Dream House: Architect Frank Wynkoop’s Iconic Carmel, CA “Butterfly House” (27 Photos)
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In 1951, visionary architect, Frank Wynkoop, designed and built an iconic oceanfront home in Carmel which is recognized worldwide as The Butterfly House. Featured in Architectural Digests AD100, A Century of Style, ADs, Most Beautiful Rooms in the World, & Thames and Hudson’s 50 Most Iconic Architectural Masterworks in America. This winged icon, having gone through a massive renovation and restoration by acclaimed designer Jamie Bush, has been celebrated as a landmark architectural treasure, living art, & a near perfect example of mid-century architecture.
The Butterfly House is just one of five true oceanfront properties in Carmel and one of the largest, incorporating its own beach and cove. A warm and inviting home with pool, hot tub, fire features, & extraordinary living space. Set amidst an ever-changing display of marine life, The Butterfly’s unique and special connection to nature and its beautiful surroundings brings joy, perspective, & happiness to all who experience it.
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