Culture Design Entrepreneurship Data Destinations Interiors Compass Quarterly The Luxury Issue The Luxury Issue The finer things in life. Features Entrepreneurship A high-end real estate brokerage waxing lyrical about luxury 14 is nothing new. Our hope for this edition was to, instead, use its Perfect Attendants pages to toss around some ideas, talk to our agent community, On the frontlines of the new luxury, these innovators are refining the and draft our own definition. customer relationship with technology What elements of the good life are distinctly modern? Who and the indispensable human touch. do we revere in the luxury space? How does a company create a memorable client experience? Data For some of us, we found, luxury is beauty — tangible, 22 refined, impeccably crafted. Something worthy of passing Redeeming Features down for generations. For others, luxury is innovation — speed, We asked our 800+ Compass agents, spread across eight cities precision, responsiveness. Service at a click. and 22 offices: What are the hottest Both concepts are imbued in our company, which is built amenities of 2016 and beyond? around sophisticated design and equally sophisticated technology. We add to that powerful combination the Culture unparalleled guidance of our agents from coast to coast. 33 So whether you’re living large in a New York City high-rise, Master Class retreating to a Colorado ranch, or weekending at a Hamptons Hailing from the world’s most exclusive farmhouse, we hope you carve out some time to find those industries and privy to their hallowed traditions, Compass agents bring a meaningful indulgences. Being alone in the park with a commitment to excellence to real favorite novel or being surrounded by friends on a sunset sail. estate. Meet a few members of our nationwide network. Sunday drives, beachfront picnics, spontaneous adventures to a new time zone and terrain. Design Summer is the season when longer days make room for simple pleasures and the occasional splurge is even sweeter. 40 Garden Estate In the tradition of New Jersey’s most imaginative properties, one manor inspires the season’s ease with a houseful of modern indulgences. Knowledge 51 Speaking Volumes A book, a nice nook, and a little solitude — sign us up. Read on for a warm-weather reading list, curated by our most prolific authors and readers. Leadership 63 Time is the Last Luxury Compass President Leonard Steinberg lives by these five little words, whether on or off the clock, advising clients in Manhattan or taking five in Capri. Hamptons : On the Market Breathtaking landscapes, unprecedented amenities, and striking design converge in the Hamptons. 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Founder & Executive Senior Art Directors Senior Marketing & Contributors Printer Compass is a licensed real Chairman J e ff L a i Creative Producer Caroline Campion, Symmetry ithoraphers estate broker and abides by Set on 2+ acres with tennis court and backing reserve, Equal ousing Opportunity Ori Allon Paul lachou Kyle ansonWalsh Jeremiah Chiu, Colin New York this stunning, 9,000-sqft± traditional is truly best in class. Clark, Shaun Courtney, laws. All material presented Founder & CEO Designers Creative Producers Matt elphenich, onna Paper herein is intended for 20 & 22 West Hills Court | Southampton | 7 Bed | 6.5 Bath | $5,500,000 Robert Reff kin Irina Anisimova Haley Marks Dotan, Alyssa iacobbe, rinted with vegetable- informational purposes only. 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Hannah McWilliams 90 ifth Avenue, rd loor Social Media & Creative New York, NY 10011 Production Intern 212.913.9058 On 2.3-acre oceanfront with unobstructed views of Wainscott Pond, this retreat offers Chelsea Mullen compass.com 3,500 square feet of living space, high ceilings, and large windows that enhance the vistas. 120 Beach Lane | Wainscott | 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $21,500,000 THE PETRIE TEAM 516.885.9365 Famed architect Stanford White The Hamptons and This exquisite three-acre estate, perched high atop the Montauk bluffs, designed the first cottages in an North Fork boast more delivers sweeping ocean views from every room. exclusive association that would than 60 premium wineries @compass @compassinc /compass /compassreel medium.com/compass-uarterly 406 Old Montauk Highway | Montauk | 6 Bed | 8.5 Bath | $29,500,000 eventually form Montauk. and vineyards. THE PETRIE TEAM 516.885.9365 Compass Quarterly Resident Expert HAM Cruise the East End’s most scenic routes Summer’s Secrets from oast to oast “The optimal way to experience the diverse Hamptons landscape is peering out your windshield or a couple of rolleddown windows,” Luxuriate in verdant describes Hamptons roker Evan ulman. “With so many picturesue pathways to Prospect Park choose from, here are a few freuent n Europe, communities congregrate at town suares in Brooklyn, in my classic car.” our parks are our gathering centers. On Saturdays, fl ock to the Greenmarket at Gr Am P. First, stock up on Long sland sweet For the homes Whenever m in East Hampton, corn while its in season. Then step up to the Waffl es & Dinges truck for make it a point to head down Mill Hill Lane. banana-and-Nutella-topped Liège waffl es, and head for the benches This uaint village road is lined with 300year of serene Bailey Fountain near the iconic archway. Later, make your way old sycamore trees and charming, cedar south through the park for a Brooklyn Lager from the Le Frak Center shingled homes on manicured lots.” patio bar. rooklyn eal Estate Salesperson oe yan For the beachfront: Extending along Southamptons peninsula, Meadow Lane off ers breathtaking, open glimpses of bay and ocean.” For the fi elds: Hedges Lane is one of my favorite detours in Sagaponack. The verdant crops and distant ocean views contrasted against old farmhouses and freestanding barns BK remind me of a bygone era.” For the views The iconic, 77yearold Ferry Road bridge connects Sag Harbor and North Haven and boasts dramatic panoramas of the bay and cove on either side, always causing me to marvel. t doesnt hurt that my favorite home store, the impeccable Monc , happens to be on the way Stock your kitchen with the Capitas best supplies Looking forward to al fresco gatherings Stop by the istricts culinary purveyors for gourmet essentials, as DC curated by ealtor Senior Vice resident enn Smira.