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Inside Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz’s Art-Filled Modernist Home Overlooking the Pacific Ocean
Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa chairs surround a custom dining table. Artwork includes a painting by Derrick Adams (along the wall), a Nick Cave sculpture (in corner), a Jordan Casteel Painting (at rear), and an early-20th-century Baga Nimba ceremonial shoulder mask (at right). Tufted sectional sofa from Todd Merrill studio in a Kravet velvet.
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For more than a decade, Razor House, the stunning cliffside mansion by architectural designer Wallace E. Cunningham in La Jolla, California, has alternately been described as a “magnum opus,” an “architectural masterpiece,” and “America’s coolest home.” But since purchasing the modernist gem in 2019, Grammy Award–winning singer Alicia Keys and her husband, renowned music producer Kasseem Dean (a.k.a. Swizz Beatz), have preferred to call the home where they and their two sons, Egypt and Genesis, now reside “Dreamland. ” Explaining the name, Keys says the expansive, nearly 11,000-square-foot residence, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is rumored to be the inspiration for Tony Stark’s futuristic bachelor pad in the Iron Man movies, is “a place to create dreams and to be bold enough to dream your wildest dream—for us to even be here is a wildest dream.”
It took some time for that dream to become a reality. Dean set a picture of Cunningham’s singular creation as his phone’s screen saver for eight years. During that time the multilevel manse, named after the neighboring Razor Point Trail, appeared and disappeared from the market, but the producer remained hopeful. “I was low-key manifesting it,” he states. When the couple’s real estate agent, Stephen Sweeney, called with news that the house was again available, Dean was elated. “When your screen saver comes to life, it’s unbelievably crazy,” he exclaims. Still, he worried that his wife, born and bred in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, would veto a move to the West Coast.
It’s worth noting that one of Keys’s biggest and most beloved hits to date is “Empire State of Mind,” the 2009 collaboration with Jay-Z that has become the unofficial anthem of the city that never sleeps. “She’s Miss New York,” Dean, himself a Bronx native, declares. “They might as well make a sculpture of her the [new] Statue of Liberty.”
In the garage, three photographs by Kwame Brathwaite share space with (from feft) a Ferrari Enzo, A Ferrari LaFerrari, and a Ferrari SF90.
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Coincidentally, Cunningham invokes the word sculpture when asked about the famous residence. “Every wall in this house, every bit of it, is sculpture,” he states. “These beautiful S shapes, these chevrons going down the hillside, curvatures flying in space over your head. It’s more akin to sculpture than architecture.” And, he makes clear, it “is incredibly important to me. It’s dearest to my heart.” While it’s the type of spread that elicits awestruck reverence, it wasn’t until the couple spent a “date weekend” exploring the estate (at the invite of its previous owner) that Keys began to imagine her life there.
The singer says that during a morning meditation session she was rendered speechless by the sight of parasailers soaring over a nearby mountain: “In that moment, I felt like I was witnessing a beautiful metaphor, and I wanted to not ever forget how endless we are and how the unimaginable can happen. That’s what did it for me. I was taken.”
After snagging the home, the couple set about making it their own. Enter interior designer Kelly Behun, whom Dean contacted via Instagram. “I got this DM, and I was like, ‘Am I being Punk’d? Is someone playing a joke on me?’ We had never met before,” Behun recalls. Unbeknownst to her, Dean was a longtime fan of her work, regularly visiting her Instagram page for inspiration. “There are many designers who know how to put expensive things into your house, but the soul is missing,” he says. “Kelly has soul.”
A razor-thin edge defines the house’s southern façade.
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Keys and Dean on the pool terrace.
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She also has patience. Behun had to work around pandemic limitations—a majority of the collaboration happened remotely—and the power duo’s packed-to-the-minute calendars. One week alone in September saw Keys debut her new single “LALA” at the MTV Video Music Awards, host a birthday revel for her husband, and enjoy a secret soiree celebrating her new album, KEYS. In that time, Dean, recently named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2021, also presided over the latest installment of Verzuz (the popular rap battle series he co-created with Timbaland in 2020) at Madison Square Garden. As if that weren’t enough, the couple even squeezed in a twirl at the Met gala for good measure.
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A hectic schedule, however, didn’t keep Dean from being a hands-on collaborator during the nine-month-long project, says Behun. “He lives and breathes that house; he understands every square inch of it.
Being remote would normally be an obstacle, [but] he was so in tune with what he knew he wanted, and that’s why everything just clicked.” Erected in 2007, the cantilevered structure comprises floor-to-ceiling glass, white concrete, grand walkways, manicured courtyards, and floating staircases. Keen on making the home more family-friendly and less like a place a “superhero would live in,” Behun brought in warmth by introducing wood elements, Moroccan wool rugs, and seating upholstered in soft fabrics like shearling and cotton velvet. The palette leans heavily on colors that harmonize with the views—golden sands, caramel browns, buttery cognacs. “The interiors don’t in any way shout; they’re simple and timeless,” says Behun, later adding, “It was never going to be about trying to upstage the natural surroundings, the architecture, or the art.”
Dean and Keys’s art collection, amassed over 20 years and totaling more than 1,000 works, is as extensive as it is enviable. Years ago, the couple chose to focus on acquiring pieces by African American and African artists, ranging from Kehinde Wiley and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye to Barkley L.
Hendricks and Henry Taylor. They also possess a treasure trove of Gordon Parks images—the largest in private hands. “It really feels like he’s a grandfather to us,” says Keys of the celebrated lensman. “To be able to keep his collection together and for it to live in the home of Black artists is really very emotional for me.”
In the primary bedroom, a pair of 1940’s Sven Staaf chairs upholstered in shearling from Hostler Burrows flank an oak and stone mosaic side table with rope accents by Kelly Behun Studio from The Invisible Collection.
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According to Thelma Golden, director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, “Alicia and Kasseem see themselves not only as collectors of art but as custodians of the culture.” She continues, “Over the years, I’ve watched their collection develop as their vision has widened and expanded to create a collection that really represents the breadth and depth of the work being made by Black artists.
” Dean, a member of the board of the Brooklyn Museum, and Keys also collect to be in close community with fellow creatives. “I love that 90 percent of the art in the house is by artists who are now our friends,” Dean boasts. “We’ve broken bread with them, they’ve partied at our house, they’ve spent the night. It’s not transactional for us.”
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Tucked away in the subterranean garage and adjoining lounge (Dean’s favorite realm) are a fleet of luxury automobiles, a recording studio, and five arresting Deana Lawson photographs. It’s not uncommon to find the producer here smoking a cigar or tooling around on quad skates to classic ’70s R&B. “I don’t call it a man cave, because me and my wife share the space equally,” he notes. “We call it the grown-up floor.”
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Kasseem Dean (in a Saint Laurent shirt and trousers) and Alicia Keys (wearing a Brunello Cucinelli Dress and Bottega Veneta Shoes) poolside.
Fashion styling by Jason Bolden.
Cunningham, who has since become friends with the Dean family, says that “it’s nothing like you would imagine. When you look at a home like this, you think people are living in it stiffly—they’re not. They’re running around enjoying themselves. They are not intimidated by this place at all.”
On the main floor, Derrick Adams’s hypnotic ode to leisure, Floater 74, rests above the custom ebonized-oak table by Kelly Behun Studio in the formal dining room. Vintage Africa chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa quietly dazzle, as does Jordan Casteel’s vibrant Fallou and a multimedia drawing by Nigerian American artist Toyin Ojih Odutola. African sculptures—a vintage Baga Nimba ceremonial shoulder mask from the early 1900s is a treasured standout—also abound. “I watched her finish that piece in front of me,” Dean says, referring to one of a pair of remarkable Odutolas that has pride of place in the library/music room. “She was going to get rid of that piece, and I was like, "Toyin, I don’t think you should.
That can be really special.’ ” The room also houses Keys’s first baby grand, a gift from the record label that signed her when she was only 16. Her elder son plays it now. “When Egypt is practicing piano, he has a Basquiat behind him and the Toyin in front of him,” Keys marvels. “Without even knowing it, he gets to absorb this excellence.”
Known in the industry for their legendary house parties, Keys and Dean are consummate hosts who need no excuse to throw a bash. They’re all too eager to swing open the doors to “Dreamland” as soon as it’s safe to do so again. “When you hear a song or something we’ve produced, the foundation is to make people feel good and feel loved. That’s what our art is about,” Keys states. And “when you come into our home, that’s exactly what we want you to feel. We want you to feel loved, to feel safe, to feel relaxed. We want you to have a great meal. We want you to feel inspired.”
20 photos and videos that take you inside Alicia Keys’s palatial home in New Jersey
Alicia Keys’s talents as a performer and musician has been celebrated worldwide since the early 2000s, but this year, the music icon also released her memoir More Myself: A Journey, giving her followers a behind-the-scenes look into her life.
In addition, she also launched her seventh studio album, Alicia, which goes hand-in-hand with the book, further exploring her identity and sharing her creative process with fans. Adding to her list of noteworthy projects, the singer also hosted the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards this year, marking her second consecutive run as a host at the awards show.
Despite moving to sunny California last year after purchasing the famous Razor House in San Diego, the singer still has a special connect with the east coast, where she spends a lot of time with her family in her sprawling estate in Englewood, New Jersey. With eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, the palatial 25,000 square foot home accommodates every luxury you can imagine. Keys once described the residence that she shares with husband Swizz Beatz, and kids Egypt and Genesis, as “a big ball of love vibes and loudness”. Take the full tour below.
Alicia's living room is a mix of neutrals and coloured accents
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Tufted couches topped with lime green cushions sit next to a wooden coffee table—often laden with books and large porcelain vases with ivory flowers—in Alicia Keys's well-lit living room.
The grey walls with white panels feature small alcoves here and there, which house quirky artworks on either side of this room's dark marble fireplace. A cream rug covers the wooden floors, giving the modern setting a cosy touch. The living room also features multiple paintings, including an illustration of Snoopy, and other photographs that brighten up the space.
The singer’s kitchen is a go-to spot for Swizz Beatz
Ivory cabinets and dark textured marble countertops characterise Keys's kitchen area. An island counter sits in the middle of the space, and sleek silver appliances gleam against rows and rows of white cupboards. Large French windows above the sink bring in lots of natural light, and also give the family a view of another wing of the estate.
The dining room’s moody palette makes it the perfect setting for photographs
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While the rest of Alicia Keys's mansion celebrates light, neutral tones, her dining room stands out with its deep shades.
Two elaborate chandeliers hang over the ornate table topped with glass, and metal framed black chairs. Flower arrangements and paintings embellish the space, while dark grey curtains complement the moody hues of the room, completing its opulent and elegant aesthetic.
Did you catch the musician’s OOTDs in her pristine bedroom?
Just like the majority of her mansion, Keys’s spacious bedroom also features soothing colours. A gilded full-length mirror with baroque elements hangs next to her ivory closets, which come with matching gold knobs—an ideal setting for OOTD snapshots. The paneling on the wall comes in shades of white and grey, both of which work well with her pristine white bedding. Large windows next to the bed, a bedside lamp, and plush carpeting allow the space to be both open and snug.
Alicia's love for art comes to life with this gigantic art gallery in her home
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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz's passion for contemporary art is widely known.
One of the most unique parts of the couple's estate is its massive gallery, which houses several renowned works of art. The duo's art collection includes a 19-foot tall wooden sculpture of Mickey Mouse by Kaws, a 25 x 8.5 foot painting by Kehinde Wiley, and several other collectibles. A mirrored wall behind their enormous Kaws piece makes the space seem even larger, and no less grand than an actual museum.
The outdoor areas of the musician’s estate are as picturesque as the inside
This celebrity couple often hosts dinner parties for friends and family, for which the breezy patio makes the ideal venue. Cemented pots, ornate lamps, and an extensive sound system make the al fresco dining area even more inviting. The red-brick exterior of the house adds warmth to the space, while white glass-panelled doors bring indoor and outdoor elements together.
Step inside Alicia Keys's special music spot
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Alicia Keys's New Jersey home also includes a dedicated space where she can work on her music.-gthumb-gwdata1200-ghdata1200-gfitdatamax.jpg)
The area houses various instruments and musical equipment, along with vibrant lamps that give it a quirky vibe. Another place where Keys hangs out frequently is her den, which comes with a TV, a comfy couch, and of course, a fireplace. Want to see more? Keep scrolling.
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Popular American singer Alicia Keys recently acquired a new home.
The performer's home is more like a beautiful scenery for a film about a beautiful and rich life.
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Alicia Keys, new owner of Razor House
Alisha Keys' new home is in California. Its initial cost was $ 30 million, but real estate prices fell sharply, and therefore the singer bought the mansion for only $ 20.8 million.
Razor House is often compared to the home of Tony Stark, a fictional character in the Marvel comics universe. In the Avengers movie series, where Stark was played by Robert Downey Jr.
, the inventor's home is often shown, and therefore movie fans immediately understood what Alisha's new home looks like. nine0004
The mansion overlooks the Torrey Pines Preserve in San Diego. The Razor House boasts a rooftop terrace, two saunas, a glass elevator, a library and panoramic windows overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Mansion has 6 bathrooms, two kitchens, home cinema, large swimming pool, underground garage and glass pool table. The total area of the house is 989.7 square meters. Also on its territory there is a separate house for guests.
Agent Josh Flag called the Razor House one of the wonders of architecture, and judging by the photo, he was absolutely right. We invite you to enjoy the photos of the luxurious mansion, which you can see in our photo gallery. Enjoy watching! nine0004
Earlier, we wrote that the house that previously belonged to Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt has reappeared on the real estate market. Despite the fact that the former family nest of the star couple is put up for more money than Alicia Keys' mansion, it cannot boast such a modern setting.
