George Clooney is such good friends
with Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber that when the couple
suggested they build luxury vacation homes next door to each other in
Los Cabos, Mexico, the Ocean's Eleven actor said sure.
Now they're letting the world into their twin oases with a breathtaking spread in the November issue of Architectural Digest.
Though the dreamy ocean-front properties appear similar on the outside, inside they have different touches.
White light: The courtyard in Cindy Crawford's
house in Los Cabos, Mexico, which is next door to friend George
Clooney's, looks like heaven in the November issue of Architectural
Digest
Room to breathe: George's courtyard which is full of wicker lanterns that hang from a very high ceiling
At first it was thought that creating one gigantic house to accommodate all of them would be a good idea. But then it was thought making two stand alone structures would be a better decision.
'Our lives go back and forth,' Cindy, 47, says. 'We'll have cocktails at our place and dinner at George's, or vice-versa.'
Amigos: Rande Gerber is pictured left on the
cover of Architectural Digest with wife Cindy, and right with friend
George while on the building site in Mexico
The properties are enormous with high ceilings and breathtaking views of the Sea Of Cortez.
Light
pours in from every angle as some of the rooms, like the courtyards,
barely have any ceilings at all, and the living rooms have doors that
open so wide that an outdoor feeling is created.
Wood, stucco and cement are some of the primary materials used to create the mansions.
Beige, white and dark brown are the main colors used.
Come over for a dip, George? Cindy and Randy's swimming pool which has a fantastic view of the Sea of Cortez
The compound is called Casamigos - House of Friends - which is also the
name of the tequila brand that Rande and George, who have been friends for over 20 years, launched recently.
Everything was done in tandem, from the designing of the properties to the actual hammering of nails.
George, 52, had no problema with his friend taking the lead on the massive project because they share similar taste.
'Rande has this amazing eye for
houses and style,' George tells the publication.
Still,
the actor was present at regular meetings concerning the homes and he
traveled to the site every few weeks to offer his opinion.
'I wanted something that would blend in,' he notes, 'something
indigenous that would feel in harmony with the setting.'
Will he take his new girl to Mexico soon? The actor is reportedly dating Croatian model Monika Jakisic (right) these days
He could fit all 13 Oceans in here: The Oscar
winner's living room has doors that open up to an outdoor living area
complete with a pool and palm trees
The houses, designed by the firm of Ricard Legorreta, one of Mexico's
finest architects, have many similarities but have been decorated
differently.
Each structure is entered through a lengthy hallway that flows into
a jaw-dropping double-height central courtyard.
That space connects to a series
of sitting areas which include dining spaces, an open kitchen, and a
bar.
George's bar is especially large
because he often has friends over to take in a sports match on his
wide-screen TV, per the magazine.
The outdoor living space is luscious.
Each home has long pools and ample seating areas. There are also
outdoor dining spaces at each property.
George is in good company for having appeared in the design bible.
His
friend Brad Pitt graced the cover in January 2009 to promote his New
Orleans eco-housing project while Jennifer Aniston (no doubt wanting to
out-do her ex-husband) showed off her stunning LA retreat, which has
since been sold, in the March 2010 issue.
A retreat for romance: The Gravity actor took Stacy Keibler to Cabo in March 2012
Dos casas: An exterior view of the two homes which both boast several balconies and large patio areas
When George was dating Stacy Keibler earlier this year, he had her visit the villa.
They were often seen lounging by the pool in bathing suits and sombreros.
His
Italian girlfriend of two years Elisabetta Canalis also went South Of
the Border with the Syriana actor, often pictured in a bikini by his
side.
On Wednesday, the same
day photos of his villa were released, it was reported that the
Hollywood vet was dating Croatian model Monika Jakisic, 33.
They
have had an off and on relationship since 2004, according to UsWeekly,
and rekindled that spark on September 25 when he had the beauty over to
his LA house.
That means the box office phenomenon, whose film Gravity opens Friday, may not be alone next time he jets to his beach retreat.
His friends have also done Architectural Digest:
Jennifer Aniston showing off her LA home in 2010 (left) and her ex Brad
Pitt promoting his NOLA project in 2009 (right)
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