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Riverwave by Kerimov Architects: A Bold Vision for Modern Living

Jenn Thornton May 14, 2025

Set on a forested Texas riverfront, Riverwave by Kerimov Architects is a fluid, sculptural residence that reflects the soft movement of water and the surrounding natural landscape. Designed with a humanistic yet futuristic vision, the home blends sustainability, openness, and biophilic design, honoring the site’s unique character while redefining modern residential architecture.

Edward Ogosta’s ‘Four Eyes’ Will Give You an Endorphin Rush

Jenn Thornton January 8, 2025

Four Eyes House by Edward Ogosta is a bold architectural masterpiece designed to inspire contemplation of life’s big questions through site-specific, experiential design. This modernist retreat interacts profoundly with its desert surroundings, featuring four “sleeping towers” that each frame a unique view, from sunrise to evening skies.

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

Jenn Thornton December 11, 2024

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.

XTEN Architecture: A Perfect Ten

Abigail Stone November 26, 2024

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.”

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Zach Both & Nicole Lopez Transform the Modern Yurt

Jenn Thornton November 26, 2024

The yurt—that portable, tent-like structure used by nomadic tribes—comes from ancient origins but is having a moment. In truth it’s never gone away.

The Art of Preservation: A Journey Through HAHS Sites

Jenn Thornton November 26, 2024

Explore the enduring connection between creativity and place through the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS) program. With 36 associate sites nationwide, including Russel Wright’s Dragon Rock House and Studio, HAHS celebrates the legacy of American artists by preserving their homes and studios as spaces of inspiration. These immersive environments reveal the personal and creative processes behind iconic works, bridging past and present to inspire future generations. Discover the artistry, innovation, and human stories that define these remarkable places.

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At The Waters Edge—TDO Architecture’s Forest Pond House

Jenn Thornton October 2, 2024

A kids’ space and a serene meditation spot are the contrasting functions that mark the Forest Pond House, a small, pristine case study of intentional architecture by TDO Architecture.

The Bureau: Collaboration at Its Best

Karine Monié September 18, 2024

The Bureau, a California-based design studio led by Sarah Giesenhagen, crafted an immersive 5,500-square-foot glass pavilion at Caymus-Suisun winery, showcasing their dedication to collaborating with local artists. The pavilion, located in an up-and-coming wine destination near Napa Valley, features custom-made pieces by over 30 creatives, blending art and architecture with nature.

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Studio Rick Joy’s Tubac House: Of the Heavens & Earth

Jenn Thornton September 4, 2024

Even by Studio Rick Joy’s standards, Tubac House is of uncommon stature. Located south of Tucson, roughly 25 miles from the northern Mexico border, the project exploits and explores a relationship to worlds both immediate and distant.

Vincent Van Duysen: Redefines Minimalist Design

Jenn Thornton August 21, 2024

Architect Vincent Van Duysen adds another honest intervention to his repertoire of understated designs with his tour to de force transformation of a 19th century convent into an urban hotel.

Schenkar Luxury Homes: Cutting-edge Sustainability in Scenic Guatapé

Karine Monié May 29, 2024

Built by Schenkar Luxury Homes, this stunning house in Guatapé, Colombia, showcases innovative design harmonized with the natural landscape. Founder Alex Schenkar, with almost two decades of experience, created a sustainable, erosion-resistant home cantilevered over a 55-degree cliff.

Clayton Korte: Going Underground

Jenn Thornton May 15, 2024

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, the Romans fumitories and catacombs, the Italian’s damigiana.

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