LABhaus and Quality Crafted Homes is happy to be featured in the latest issue of the popular Hampton’s weekly, Dan’s Papers, as part of the ‘New Kids on the Block’ section, profiling the newest and best lifestyle offerings on the East End.   The article said of Quality Crafted Homes and LABhaus:

“QCH has been building custom modular homes in the Hamptons for 20 years, gracing properties from Remsenburg to Montauk and everywhere in between. Barry Altman and Steve Graboski are presenting a new line of sustainable Modern Classic Homes that premiered this summer. “The Hamptons Collection” can be seen at their Southampton-based offices. Already known for their beautiful traditional and contemporary styles, this forward thinking company has reacted to customers’ desires to go Modern. One of the country’s most notable modern architecture firms, LABhaus, has designed three proprietary designs in approximately 3,000 sq. ft., 5,000 sq. ft. and 6,000 sq. ft. models that can be customized to buyers’ desires and needs. Using an eco-friendly approach, with sustainable materials and quick turnaround times, the dramatic yet simple structures illustrate the design direction for homes in the 21st century. Quality Crafted Homes has built 1,500 sq. ft. ranches to 10,000 sq. ft. mansions. Several of the new Modern Villas are being offered on waterfront sites, exclusively represented by Marcia Altman, broker with Brown Harris Stevens. Inquiries can be directed to Marcia at 631-288-5004. Your only limitations are your imagination and budget!”

The full article can be found online, here.

LABhaus is proud to preview its new line of premium villas designed exclusively for the Hamptons.  Developed in partnership with Quality Crafted Homes of Long Island, one of the nation’s premier builders of advanced custom homes, the Hamptons Villas offer cutting edge luxury with unprecedented efficient and environmentally sensitivity.   Each is designed to take full advantage of the unique natural beauty of greater Suffolk County and offers the finest in materials and systems. Sited on some of the finest land available in the Hampton, each villa is permit-ready and fully customizable according to the wishes of the purchaser.  Inquiries regarding available properties may be made directly to Marcia Altman of Brown Harris Stevens at 631-288-5004.  Inquiries regarding building  opportunities in the Hamptons may be made to Quality Crafted Homes of Long Island directly at 631.726.9300.

The first LABhaus Hamptons Villa offering is sited on a stunning 2.3 acre waterfront parcel on exclusive Brushy Neck Lane in Westhampton (view listing).   The sprawling  six bedroom estate will feature spectacular sunset views over beloved Brushy Neck Creek, with all living areas, the master bedroom, and the largest guest suite offering direct access to the pool and creek beyond.  Highlights include:

-6,185 (3,192 down, 2,993 up)
-Six bedrooms + Office
-Six and one-half baths
-Main floor master featuring substantial sitting room, spa bath, and private east-facing terrace as well as direct pool access.
-Formal living room with 21′ ceilings featuring massive 16′ folding glass doors on both the east and west walls to allow for total integration with the environment
-Formal dining room designed to seat up to 16 comfortably
-Grand open main stair case with private stair case for family use
-Spectacular sun-drenched kitchen with island seating for 8 opening onto the double-height family room
-Full caterer’s kitchen with separate entrance and discrete access to dining room and main kitchen
-Exclusive Gaggenau appliances in both kitchens
-Main floor quarters with separate entrance and access to household service spaces
-Massive second floor game room and office with water-view loggia
-Secondary master suite on second floor with private water-view loggia
-Three additional ensuite bedrooms on second floor
-Exceptional designer finishes throughout

Labhaus is proud to preview its new Ios line of lifestyle homes.    The Ios line is intended to offer optimal flexibility in style in a simple turn-key package.  The Ios line includes three distinct designs which can be used as stand-alone vacation homes, manageable guest cottages or be combined in series to create diverse landscape-centric communities.

The Ios.1 offers 382 sq ft of living area in a generous single-room space with ample storage and the beautiful Ios spa-bath.  The Ios.1 is intended for use as a stand-alone guest cabin or can be connected to other Ios units to allow for a private bedroom addition.  The Ios.2 offers 608 sq ft of living area in a two-room layout.  The generous living area offers a full-featured kitchen and dining area, and the private bedroom opens onto a private terrace.   The Ios.3 offers 828 sq ft of living area in a three-room layout.  The enlarged living area is complemented by a full-size private bedroom and a third flexible space for use as either an additional sleeping area or work space.

The Ios will be launched first on the East Coast and shortly thereafter on the West Coast.  Costs for completed units with luxury finishes are expected to be highly competitive with custom construction.  Ios units will also available for custom design under the LABhaus hospitality program.

The full Ios line has an expected on-sale date of February 1st, 2010.

Luxury without the guilt: The eco-villa series offers grandly scaled sustainable luxury starting at an affordable $269,900

Previewed with the eV46 model three months ago, LABhaus has officially launched the ecoVilla line with two additional entrants.  Starting at just $269,900 turn-key, ecoVilla’s are designed for glamorous luxury that’s as easy on the pocket-book as it is on mother earth.
ecoVilla homes are designed first and foremost with the environment in mind.  Not only do ecoVillas qualify as Energy Star homes and offer substantial LEED points, ecoVilla homes make the most of their immediate environments with vast expanses of glass and direct garden access from all major living areas.  The ecoVilla serves as a unique embodyment of the LABhaus philosophy and we look forward to making more announcements about this exciting line in the near future.

ecoVilla models currently offered range in size from 1996 sq ft to 4551 sq ft  with from 3-5 bedrooms.  Prices range from $269,900 to $599,900 turn-key through LABhaus builder-partners plus the price of land.  Please check out the entire ecoVilla line by visiting our models page.