Al Gore

The Ultimate Car Collector's Crash Pad, Yours for a Cool $35 Million

Filed under: Estates, Luxury Cars & Autos, Architecture & Design

For a cool $35 million you can get the ultimate car collector's crash pad in Montecito, California, a modernist masterpiece designed to house a world-class collection of 35 cars – that's $1 million per car – in a stunning automotive art gallery. Walls and pillars lined in walnut give way to massive plate glass windows fronting on a sweeping terrace so that the car collection is integrated into life of the house. Of course you also get 15,000-square-feet of living space into the bargain. Designed by architect Steve Hermann and dubbed the Glass Pavilion in homage to the late Philip Johnson, it's set within a 3.5 acre estate of oak groves near to where Al Gore recently spent nearly $9 million on a Mediterranean-style mansion. Other famous neighbors include Oprah WInfrey, Steve Martin, Jeff Bridges and John Cleese. Massive structural steel beams allow for acres of glass that appear to be floating above the rolling lawns. The kitchens and baths are fitted out by famous names such as Varena, Poliform and Antonio Lupi. In each category the "best and most exciting products from around the world" were sourced to make the entire house, which took six years to compete, utterly flawless.

Gallery: Car Collector's Glass Pavilion

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Al Gore Buys A Montecito Mansion

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Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

Former Vice President Al Gore and his wife, Tipper, have joined the rich and famous who call Montecito home. The LA Times reports that "Incovenient Truth" author spent $8.875 million for an oceanview home on 1.5 acres. The property includes a swimming pool, spa and fountains. Like many other homes in the area this one is a Mediterranean-style home. It has six fireplaces and five bedrooms.

A variety of celebrities live in the area which is located in California's Santa Barbara county. Many celebrities including Oprah Winfrey and Rob Lowe own Montecito homes. It boasts some of California's most expensive real estate. The Gores also own a large mansion in the Belle Meade area of Nashville, Tennessee.

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Wecansolveit.org, Charity of the Day!

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Charity, Green, Charity of the Day

Wecansolveit.org (WE) is an environmental organization that was founded by former Vice President Al Gore. WE's ultimate goal is to halt global warming. Their work includes changing government policies and urging corporations to use clean energy solutions as well as educating people in the US and around the world that the climate crisis is both urgent and solvable. WE teaches that clean energy solutions will not only save the environment but also help rebuild the economy. I always picture the polar bear as a sort of mascot for global warming, and recent efforts from WE have the polar bear joining the list of endangered species, an action that will help guarantee that protective measures are taken on it's behalf. Learn more about this important organization, the climate crisis deserves all of our immediate attention and joining or supporting WE is one of the most effective ways to add your voice to the cause.

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Al Gore Wins A Watch For Being An Icon

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches, Celebrity Shopping

The cause of global warming has been good to Al Gore. The latest honor for the former vice president turned environmental rock star is being named as the first "Brand Icon of the Year" by Global Brand Forum 2007 and Corum Timepieces. To celebrate the achievement Gore was given a Corum Romvlvs watch at the 2007 Global Brand Forum, held Aug. 6 and 7 in Singapore.

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Tipper Gore's Art Collection

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Tipper Gore, the wife of former vice president Al Gore, is about to make her mark on the art world. She has just reached a deal with Mitchell Gold Bob Williams to sell some of her personal photographs to their retail stores. Many of the photographs are images taken during her travels around the world and include close up portraits of figures, like Nelson Mandela, and historic events, such as the handshake between Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat on the White House lawn. The full collection includes more than 30 photographs. Each will be displayed in a gallery frame and will come with a certificate of authenticity and will be signed by Tipper Gore. The pieces are expected to sell for between $1,500 and $2,000.