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Montalba Architects LR2 Residence Where High-end Design Meets Mass Appeal

Dramatically dark, yet unambiguously modern building is not the type of architecture one necessarily expects to find in Pasadena. But the LR2 House, a remarkable 4,200-square-foot dwelling by Santa Monica practice Montalba Architects, is the very definition of unexpected.
  • December 11, 2024
  • Jenn Thornton

XTEN Architecture: A Perfect Ten

In Los Angeles, good word of mouth plays an important role in the decision to hire an architect or an interior designer. Certainly, that was the case when it came to sussing out the perfect design-build firm, XTEN Architecture, to create this home in West Hollywood's coveted "Bird Streets."
  • November 26, 2024
  • Abigail Stone

2225 Chelsea Road: Indoors + Outdoors in Harmony

Discover an exquisite 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence at 2225 Chelsea Road in Palos Verdes Estates, crafted with both elegance and functionality by second-generation builder Doug...
  • November 13, 2024
  • Constance Dunn

An Elevated Vision: 401 N Dianthus Street

Discover the epitome of coastal modern farmhouse style blended with sophisticated city chic at 401 N Dianthus Street in Manhattan Beach. This 6,300-square-foot masterpiece,...
  • October 2, 2024
  • Jenn Thornton

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Clayton Korte: Going Underground

Wine, from its earliest days, required the storage of its age, with solutions both inelegant and sophisticated. The Egyptians had mud-bricked and limestone cellars,...
  • May 15, 2024
  • Jenn Thornton

Northern Exposure: The Rock by Gort Scott

Fixed to a rocky crag above Alta Lake in the Canadian mountain resort of Whistler, a truly exceptional private house surveys the mountainous landscape...
  • April 17, 2024
  • Jenn Thornton

Neri&Hu Architects: Making Memory

A contemporary take on traditional Chinese courtyard house by Neri&Hu, a typology based on Confucian ideals where different generations live under the same roof,...
  • April 3, 2024
  • Jenn Thornton

Framing Nature with TEN Studio

A patch of land on Avala Mountain in rural Serbia sets the stage for a gridded, steel-frame structure by TEN Studio.
  • February 7, 2024
  • Jenn Thornton
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South Bay Digs • December 13, 2024

ON THE COVER | Montalba Architects LR2 Residence where high-end design meets mass appeal. Dramatically dark, yet unambiguously modern building is not the type of architecture one necessarily expects to find in Pasadena. But the LR2 House, a remarkable 4,200-square-foot dwelling by Santa Monica practice Montalba Architects, is the very definition of unexpected.

South Bay Digs • November 29, 2024

ON THE COVER | Perched in the hills, this stunning home by XTEN Architecture marries beauty, functionality, and sustainability, creating an unparalleled indoor-outdoor connection. Designed for California natives with a vision, the residence boasts breathtaking city views, 55-foot sliding glass doors, and a cantilevered primary suite. Thoughtful details, from textured stone to warm interiors by Chimera, harmonize with the natural landscape, while innovative features like a central courtyard flood the home with light. With precision and artistry, XTEN transforms hillside living into a masterpiece of modern design.

South Bay Digs • November 15, 2024

ON THE COVER | Indoors + Outdoors in Harmony: A stunning Palos Verdes Estates dwelling, in one of the most coveted spots in Lunada Bay, combines a tasteful, well-crafted interior with a fresh-air designer spaces presented by Devin Jensen of Jensen Realty.

South Bay Digs • November 1, 2024

ON THE COVER | A Lot to Love: An elite location on the Strand with a gratis residential twist marks a rare real estate opportunity in Manhattan Beach presented by Bryn Stroyke and Robb Stroyke of Bayside | Stroyke Properties Group.

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Landscape Designer John Sharp’s Garden Paradises

Los Angeles-based landscape designer John Sharp transforms historic homes and modern properties into stunning outdoor retreats tailored to each unique environment. Known for his innovative, sensory-driven approach, Sharp collaborates with celebrity clients like Hilary Duff and Zoey Deutch, crafting water-conscious and sustainable landscapes that blend beauty, wellness, and play.
  • November 13, 2024
  • Karine Monié
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