Home LifeStyle Exploring Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz’ $20 Million La Jolla, California Home: A Stunning 11,000 Square-Foot Mansion Inspired by Iron Man’s Cliffside Bachelor Pad, Featuring Open Layout, Pacific Ocean Views, and Custom ‘Warm’ Interiors

Exploring Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz’ $20 Million La Jolla, California Home: A Stunning 11,000 Square-Foot Mansion Inspired by Iron Man’s Cliffside Bachelor Pad, Featuring Open Layout, Pacific Ocean Views, and Custom ‘Warm’ Interiors

LifeStyle — 10/12/2024

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz took fans on a personal tour of their nearly 11,000 square-foot cliffside mansion, which they acquired for over $20 million in 2019 after manifesting the purchase for eight years.

Home sweet home: Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz gave fans a personal tour of their nearly 11,000 square-foot cliffside mansion, which they snapped up for over $20million in 2019 after eight years of 'manifesting' the purchase

Located in La Jolla, California, the property, famously known as the Razor House, was conceptualized by architectural designer Wallace E. Cunningham and is believed to have served as the inspiration for Tony Stark’s futuristic residence in Marvel’s Iron Man.

Famous: The La Jolla, California property - famously dubbed the Razor House - was born from the mind of architectural designer Wallace E. Cunningham and is said to have inspired Tony Stark's futuristic residence in Marvel's Iron Man

Renamed “Dreamland” by Alicia and Swizz, the couple collaborated with interior designer Kelly Behun to create a warm atmosphere suitable for raising their family.

Featured: Alicia and Swizz' out-of-this-world abode is the latest to be featured in Architectural Digest

Alicia shared with Architectural Digest that the mansion’s distinctive exterior has drawn attention from Iron Man fans of all ages, with Swizz acknowledging the nod to the franchise’s desire to “save the world.”

Warmth: Speaking to Architectural Digest , Alicia and her husband of 11-years have since renamed the home 'Dreamland' and, with the help of interior designer Kelly Behun, have made it a 'warm' place to raise their family

Beginning their home tour in the living area, the couple showcased the circular space offering breathtaking ocean views.

Totally gets it: Despite the attention, Swizz confessed that he 'don't blame' those involved in the franchise's creation for drawing inspiration from Razor House and aligning it with Stark's desire to 'save the world'

They aimed for a warm ambiance blending modern furnishings with cultural influences from their global travels, with Swizz emphasizing his preference for clean lines and reaching out to Behun for her soulful design approach.

Big draw: Alicia, 40, confessed to the outlet that the mansion's recognizable design has made it a draw for hardcore Iron Man fans young and old

A highlight of the mansion is the open layout downstairs, connecting the kitchen, dining area, and living room, where the family enjoys board games and casual meals. 

Clean: Giving her husband a lot of the credit for crafting the space, Alicia said that Swizz 'loves clean lines and everything feeling clean' and that he was the one to reach out to Behun on Instagram

Alicia and Swizz particularly cherish the functional dining table, which accommodates gatherings with friends and family, emphasizing its importance in their family-centric home.

'We wanted something that felt warm, something that feels like placed we've traveled around the world,' said the 43-year-old record producer in regards to the contrast between the modern furnishing and the cultures they've grown to love

For more intimate gatherings, the mansion features a formal dining room and a cozy family room, seamlessly blending art and life experiences.

Best of both worlds: One piece of furniture that has earned the most love from the couple is the cozy dining table, which Alicia says 'feels simple yet very luxurious at the same time and has a great amount of seats for entertaining friends and family'

 Alicia proudly shared their extensive collection of Gordon Parks’ photography, highlighting civil rights and African-American lives, while glass walls offer stunning views of the resort-like backyard and infinity pool overlooking the ocean.

Favorite: Alicia and Swizz's favorite 'room' in the house is the 'open layout' located downstairs, which connects the kitchen, dining area, and a sort of living room

Ascending the glass staircase, the couple showcased their favorite art pieces and “the library,” also known as “the piano room,” where Egypt practices piano on Alicia’s first-ever piano.

Balance: The room is special to the family because it provides the perfect balance of 'art and life and experience' and gives their children the opportunity to grow up with such 'dynamic' around them

 Swizz emphasized the sentimental value of the instrument and the importance of maintaining warmth throughout the mansion’s interior, despite its industrial design.

Family room: For a more intimate experience, the home also features a 'formal dining room' and what the couple refer to as 'the family room'

Their home tour offers a glimpse into their family’s dynamic and art-filled lifestyle, where warmth and functionality harmonize with architectural grandeur and breathtaking views.

Multi-use: 'We play boardgames. And sometimes we just casually eat at the [kitchen] counter. It all just depends on what is happening,' said the If I Ain't Got You songstress, trying to give viewers a taste of the family's day-to-day use of the space.

Collectors: Alicia revealed that they happen to own the 'largest collection of Gordon Parks,' who is famous for highlighting civil rights, poverty and the lives of African-Americans in the United States in his photography.

Views: Glass walls provide a jaw-dropping view of the pair's resort-like backyard from the family room, as well as the infinity pool overlooking the ocean.

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Whatever the occasion: Whether they want to 'dine outside' after enjoying some couch time or 'jumping into the pool' in the midst of playtime with the kids, the ease access allows for endless possibilities.

The library: They also took fans to a special place they call 'the library'.

Artsy: Alicia and Swizz then climbed the glass staircase to showcase some more of their favorite art pieces.

The library: They also took fans to a special place they call 'the library'.

Music: 'Egypt practices piano here,' said Alicia, which Swizz equates to 'free concerts every day'.

Special: The piano is actually Keys' 'first piano ever, so my son gets to play on my first piano when I first was signed to Columbia records.'.

Contrast: Although it's the 'Iron Man' house, Swizz stressed the importance of maintaining warmth throughout its interior to contrast with its 'industrial' or 'cold' design.

Harmony: 'But marry them both together,' he concluded