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Traditionally, houses shield themselves from the outside world – acoustically, climatically and in most cases also visually. The Swiss company Vitrocsa – a pioneer in the field of so-called minimal windows – creates the opposite and allows modern buildings to merge as completely as possible with their surroundings.

Slowly but surely it’s getting to be summer. People like to be outside more – and maybe the first picnic is already on the cards. But how do you plan the perfect picnic? luxurydefined, the online magazine of Christie’s International Real Estate, reveals its 5 top tips on how to make your picnic a success.

In its latest article Luxury Defined, the online magazine of Christie’s International Real Estate, lets you discover what makes L.A. a desirable destination for homebuyers and tour a collection of luxury properties available in its booming real estate market.