According to a Los Angeles times article dated the 19th of August, there is a new trend in high rise condos that is being started by a builder who has a condominium under construction on Wilshire Boulevard near Hollywood. It is billing itself as the first paparazzi-proof building. Named "The Carlyle", the 24-story tower, icludes "Israeli-trained VIP" security guards, private elevators that open directly into apartments, and high hedges that shield the swimming pool and yoga lawn from photographers. The pitch of the building is supposed to prevent viewing from neighbors in nearby buildings. The Carlyle is scheduled to open in 2009. Priced from $2.9 million to $20 million for one of four units on the penthouse floor. So far no named stars have been reported. But if they named who was going to live there, it would be less Paparazzi proof wouldn't it?
My opinion is that this isn't really something new, but a twist on marketing. Even if you aren't in the same class as Angelina Jolie, most people still desire as much privacy as possible. Walking into a condo or house with neighbors viewing in your main windows is usually a turn off and most will opt for the condo with distance views or a house that looks over the golf course and not directly into the neighbors masterbedroom. But it comes down to the old adage: How much are you willing to pay for it ?? What is your opinion?
Carin
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