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LIVING WELL.
Buyers at the high end of the market are willing to spend at least 25% more on properties that put health and wellness at the forefront, and with amenities like salt caves and double filtration systems… who could blame them? Take a look at some of our favorite ways to build well-being into your next project.
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[caption] => One Step Beyond - Creating a set of steps so beautiful that they beckon use is no easy task, but the Bullitt Center in Seattle features one such “irresistible” staircase. Sculptural stairs like the two-story stunners at House39 in Manhattan encourage residents to get their steps in, while activating the architecture and elevating the experience of living in the space.
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[caption] => (Pent)house Calls - What if the doctor was always in? At NYC’s Hudson Yards, Mt. Sinai has created a one-of-a-kind members-only medical center for residents. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami have developed their own twist on this trend, offering the on-site services of South Beach Diet guru Dr. Arthur Agatston year-round.
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[caption] => Cave Dwelling - The residents at 1000 South Michigan can’t get enough of their private Himalayan salt room, designed to soothe the mind—while clearing pollens, viruses, toxins and other pollutants from the body.
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[caption] => Mind-Body Connection - Want to up your brain game? Try the amenities at 87 Park in Miami Beach, where residents are invited to attend private classes on mindfulness, relaxation and memory improvement.
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[caption] => Fresh NYC Air - Filtration comes first at 520 W. 28th St. in NYC, where buyers can experience perfectly pollutant-free air in the heart of the city. Air pollution can affect physical and mental well-being, so why not breathe a bit easier?
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[caption] => Mission-Driven Living - Thanks to the team at Delos, Muse Residences in Sunny Isle, FL has partnered with Deepak Chopra to create a sustainable community focused on healthy living. Ultra-filtered water and air, circadian light cycles and floor-to-ceiling views are just the start—Chopra even hand-selected paint colors to create harmony in every corner.
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[caption] => Fresh Eats - Craving hand-picked produce year-round? At The Pearl in Silver Spring, MD., residents are invited to access organic fruits and vegetables grown on-site at their massive 5,000-square-foot urban farm anytime.
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[caption] => Everyday Luxury - It simply wouldn’t be high-end wellness without a trip to Canyon Ranch… but what if you never had to leave? Their 16-space residential project in Lenox, Massachusetts offers customizable plans for full-time wellness coaching (and limitless spa use). Talk about living the dream.
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[caption] => Hammam Time - If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it—especially not the time-honored traditional 4-step Turkish bath. This self-care ritual is finding its way into high-end developments across the globe. Ancient and absolutely relaxing, you can find this amenity at properties like 111 Murray, the Case Iron House and One Manhattan Square.
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[caption] => Green Space - Long Island luxury residence Jackson Park offers residents access to a 1.6-acre private park and greenway for sports, relaxation and spending time with family and friends outdoors
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[caption] => Peace + Quiet - Thanks to a partnership with MNDFL meditation studio, Gramercy Square’s latest development features an app for residents to book meditation classes in a tranquil 600-square-foot sanctuary just a short walk from home.
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[caption] => Outdoor Aromatherapy - The Harbour’s five-acre property features five distinct aromatherapy trails where residents can relieve tension, clear the mind, combat stress, energize the mind and reduce the effects of depression, with the help of mint, chamomile, lavender and a blend of freshly growing herbs.
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[caption] => Serenity Now - From Massachusetts’ Berkshires all the way down South to Serenbe, GA sustainability-minded “wellness compounds” invite residents to partake in full-immersion farm-to-table living. From yoga and hiking to workshops on foraging and macrobiotic cooking, these communities use their natural surroundings as a starting point to elevate the spirit.
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