Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Care to join host Sara Gore for a fresh batch of home tours? In this brand new episode of Open House, the boundaries between architecture and storytelling blur as we explore five extraordinary residences across the country, each with its own distinct character, history, and aesthetic philosophy.
We begin in the heart of the West Village, where a former 19th-century firehouse has been reimagined into a 7,000-square-foot expression of industrial elegance. Its 1864 brick façade gives way to a dramatic interior of soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and catwalks bathed in natural light from an oversized skylight above. This home is a study in adaptive reuse, offering curated spaces that include a bespoke kitchen, a private speakeasy, and interconnected lounges and dining areas that embrace both openness and intimacy.
From downtown drama, we move uptown to cinematic nostalgia at 169 East 71st Street. On a quiet tree-lined street in the Upper East Side, this 1910 townhouse—known famously as the exterior of Holly Golightly’s apartment in Breakfast at Tiffany’s—has been restored with meticulous care. Now a private 4-bedroom residence, it spans 4,465 square feet and blends historic charm with modern refinement. Inside, silver-leaf coffered ceilings, antique chandeliers, and herringbone oak floors evoke the romantic elegance of a bygone era. The home features a chef’s kitchen with imported Italian tile, a serene backyard, and a Tuscan-style wine cellar. On the upper floor, a primary suite spans the entire level, complete with a fireplace, private terrace, and marble-clad bath.
Next, we travel to Detroit for a rare look inside one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s lesser-known but deeply significant works: the Dorothy G. Turkel House. Originally commissioned in 1955 and later rescued from disrepair, the home has been lovingly restored by florists Dale Morgan & Norman Silk. Built in Wright’s Usonian Automatic style, the residence prioritizes structural simplicity, open floor plans, and seamless harmony with nature. From the rhythmic geometry of its 24-inch square windows to its red concrete floors and integrated built-ins, every feature is deliberate and enduring. The house moves with Wright’s signature sense of spatial choreography, which includes compression and release guiding visitors from intimate entryways into soaring central rooms. Moreover, a newly completed sculpture terrace extends this vision outdoors, creating a seamless relationship between house and landscape.
Back on the West Coast, Khristianne Uy (aka Chef K), personal chef to the Kardashian-Jenner family, invites us into her North Hollywood retreat. Moody, layered, and unapologetically personal, her single-story home blends mid-century modern elements with contemporary flair. A dark, monochromatic palette sets the tone throughout, balanced by warm wood finishes, chrome details, and custom lime-washed walls. Her kitchen, the heart of the home, is where art meets appetite—especially as she crafts her signature sliders. Each room in this luxurious abode tells a fun story, from a glam suite with aviator chairs to a thoughtfully curated Supreme-themed closet, all grounded by deep reverence for her roots, family, and faith.
Finally, we return to New York, this time in Soho, where architect Thomas Leeser of the firm LEESER Architecture offers a tour of a 1450-square-foot penthouse unlike any other. With no interior doors and materials ranging from reclaimed wood to polished stone, this residence is a meditation on contrast, fluidity, and spatial freedom. A 30-foot-high skylight connects the interior to the sky, while carefully placed terraces and transparent railings ensure unobstructed views throughout. Simultaneously bold and refined, the loft embodies flexibility, with furniture (designed by Andrianna Shamaris) that can be shifted easily whenever the need arises, zones dissolve into one another, and architectural forms serve as both functional pieces and sculptural art.
From a firehouse-turned-showpiece to a Wright-designed masterwork, each residence featured in this week's Open House episode offers a unique lens into what it means to live not just in a space, but with it. Which of these homes sparked your imagination? Let us know in the comments below.
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Care to join host Sara Gore for a fresh batch of home tours? In this brand new episode of Open House, the boundaries between architecture and storytelling blur as we explore five extraordinary residences across the country, each with its own distinct character, history, and aesthetic philosophy.
We begin in the heart of the West Village, where a former 19th-century firehouse has been reimagined into a 7,000-square-foot expression of industrial elegance. Its 1864 brick façade gives way to a dramatic interior of soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and catwalks bathed in natural light from an oversized skylight above. This home is a study in adaptive reuse, offering curated spaces that include a bespoke kitchen, a private speakeasy, and interconnected lounges and dining areas that embrace both openness and intimacy.
From downtown drama, we move uptown to cinematic nostalgia at 169 East 71st Street. On a quiet tree-lined street in the Upper East Side, this 1910 townhouse—known famously as the exterior of Holly Golightly’s apartment in Breakfast at Tiffany’s—has been restored with meticulous care. Now a private 4-bedroom residence, it spans 4,465 square feet and blends historic charm with modern refinement. Inside, silver-leaf coffered ceilings, antique chandeliers, and herringbone oak floors evoke the romantic elegance of a bygone era. The home features a chef’s kitchen with imported Italian tile, a serene backyard, and a Tuscan-style wine cellar. On the upper floor, a primary suite spans the entire level, complete with a fireplace, private terrace, and marble-clad bath.
Next, we travel to Detroit for a rare look inside one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s lesser-known but deeply significant works: the Dorothy G. Turkel House. Originally commissioned in 1955 and later rescued from disrepair, the home has been lovingly restored by florists Dale Morgan & Norman Silk. Built in Wright’s Usonian Automatic style, the residence prioritizes structural simplicity, open floor plans, and seamless harmony with nature. From the rhythmic geometry of its 24-inch square windows to its red concrete floors and integrated built-ins, every feature is deliberate and enduring. The house moves with Wright’s signature sense of spatial choreography, which includes compression and release guiding visitors from intimate entryways into soaring central rooms. Moreover, a newly completed sculpture terrace extends this vision outdoors, creating a seamless relationship between house and landscape.
Back on the West Coast, Khristianne Uy (aka Chef K), personal chef to the Kardashian-Jenner family, invites us into her North Hollywood retreat. Moody, layered, and unapologetically personal, her single-story home blends mid-century modern elements with contemporary flair. A dark, monochromatic palette sets the tone throughout, balanced by warm wood finishes, chrome details, and custom lime-washed walls. Her kitchen, the heart of the home, is where art meets appetite—especially as she crafts her signature sliders. Each room in this luxurious abode tells a fun story, from a glam suite with aviator chairs to a thoughtfully curated Supreme-themed closet, all grounded by deep reverence for her roots, family, and faith.
Finally, we return to New York, this time in Soho, where architect Thomas Leeser of the firm LEESER Architecture offers a tour of a 1450-square-foot penthouse unlike any other. With no interior doors and materials ranging from reclaimed wood to polished stone, this residence is a meditation on contrast, fluidity, and spatial freedom. A 30-foot-high skylight connects the interior to the sky, while carefully placed terraces and transparent railings ensure unobstructed views throughout. Simultaneously bold and refined, the loft embodies flexibility, with furniture (designed by Andrianna Shamaris) that can be shifted easily whenever the need arises, zones dissolve into one another, and architectural forms serve as both functional pieces and sculptural art.
From a firehouse-turned-showpiece to a Wright-designed masterwork, each residence featured in this week's Open House episode offers a unique lens into what it means to live not just in a space, but with it. Which of these homes sparked your imagination? Let us know in the comments below.
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