LIVING WELL | Property Spotlight of the Week
a curated collection of notable homes and opportunities
August 23
Some homes transcend luxury. They embody history, artistry and the visionary work of the architects who shaped them. This week, we turn our attention to properties designed by some of the most celebrated names in architecture.
Each home tells a story: Lucien Lagrange’s Beaux-Arts grandeur rising over Chicago’s Goudy Park, Mickey Muennig’s organic designs flowing with the rugged terrain of Big Sur, Donald Wexler’s steel-and-glass modernism in Palm Springs and Frank Lloyd Wright’s enduring legacy in Michigan. Collectively, they remind us that a home can be both a personal retreat and a piece of living history.
If one of these architectural masterpieces speaks to you, we would be honored to help you carry its legacy forward as your own.
65 E Goethe Street, Unit 3W, Chicago, Illinois
3 bed 3.1 bath
$3,495,000
Listed by Julie Harron with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty
Designed by renowned international architect Lucien Lagrange, 65 E Goethe is a masterclass in French-inspired Beaux-Arts sophistication. The boutique eight-story building, home to only eleven residences and four two-story maisonettes featuring private entrances to Goudy Park, epitomizes exclusivity along Chicago’s Gold Coast.
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Inside Unit 3W, 4,390 square feet of light-filled living space unfolds with three bedrooms, four baths, multiple balconies and a home theater designed for entertaining in style. Timeless finish selections and large windows overlooking Goudy Park anchor the home in understated elegance. With two heated garage spaces, refined details at every turn and a coveted Gold Coast address, this residence is an invitation to live at the pinnacle of luxury in one of Chicago’s most architecturally significant neighborhoods.
46304 Pfeiffer Road, Big Sur, California
4 bed 4 bath
$5,500,000
Listed by Truszkowski Freedman with Sotheby’s International Realty
Set against the dramatic backdrop of California’s central coast, this extraordinary residence was designed by Mickey Muennig, often called the “father of organic architecture in Big Sur.” Muennig’s work is characterized by homes that harmonize with their natural surroundings, and this property is no exception.
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Casa Luna is a one-of-a-kind architectural treasure by Big Sur legend Mickey Muennig, the visionary behind the famed Post Ranch Inn. Inspired by the villages of Greece, Muennig shaped this three-level residence to mirror the curves of the moon and the rhythms of nature. Set on over five private acres within a gated community near Pfeiffer Beach, the home is surrounded by fruit trees, gardens and lush coastal landscaping. Flowing organically down the hillside, each tier and room opens to expansive patios with breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains. Sculptural walls, arched forms and a dramatic central staircase define the interiors, showcasing Muennig’s signature fusion of earth, light and motion. Designed with passive solar principles, Casa Luna lives in harmony with its environment; capturing sun by day and moonlight by night. Recently restored with reverence for its original vision, this residence is more than a home; it is a living work of art, offering a rare opportunity to experience Big Sur through the lens of one of its greatest architectural minds.
2399 City View Drive, Palm Springs, California
4 bed 4.1 bath
$6,595,000
Listed by Marc Sanders with Compass
Few architects capture the spirit of Palm Springs like Donald Wexler, whose pioneering use of steel-and-glass defined the city’s modernist identity. Wexler was asked to come out of retirement in 2010 to Design one last home and with the help of architect Lance O'Donnell.
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Originally conceived in 2011 and only just completed, this residence is destined to be an important chapter in Palm Springs’ architectural history. Set within the premier gated community of Desert Palisades, the home combines timeless modernist design with cutting-edge technology: Lutron/Crestron systems, solar power with battery backup and high-efficiency climate control. Inside, four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a media room and thoughtfully appointed finishes reflect an elevated approach to both form and function. With sweeping desert views and a pedigree rooted in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated architectural legacies, this residence is truly where architecture becomes art.
11090 Hawthorne Drive, Galesburg, Michigan
3 bed 2 bath
$2,100,000
Listed by Fred Taber with Jaqua Realtors
Perhaps no name is more synonymous with American architecture than Frank Lloyd Wright. This Michigan home is part of Wright’s vision for “Usonian” living: functional, affordable and deeply connected to nature. Hallmarks of his design philosophy are everywhere: horizontal lines, natural materials, and thoughtful integration into the landscape.
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Designed in 1953 by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Eppstein Residence is a defining example of his Usonian style. Restored with care to preserve the original footprint while adding modern conveniences, the home reflects Wright’s intent to merge architecture with its natural surroundings. Large windows and open living spaces create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, offering views of meadows and rolling hills within The Acres, Wright’s Galesburg Country Homes community. With its integration of nature, simplicity of form and enduring design, the Eppstein Residence is both a livable home and a significant piece of American architectural history.
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