Architects Archives

Inside the Mind of Grant Kirkpatrick: Architecture as a Radical Act of Beauty

Constance Dunn December 10, 2025

Architect Grant Kirkpatrick of KAA Design emphasizes the fundamental importance of beauty in architecture, arguing it is as essential to human existence as basic needs. He marries modern technology with traditional craftsmanship, ensuring every design reflects human intention. KAA Design prioritizes creating unique, sustainable homes tailored to each client’s story and environment, sourcing local materials and embracing imperfections. Kirkpatrick’s approach connects to a lineage of Southern California Modernist design and champions the human touch in an increasingly automated world.

Paul McClean & the Art of Designing the World’s Most Striking Homes

Constance Dunn September 10, 2025

From sketching houses as a boy in Dublin to designing some of Los Angeles’ most iconic modern estates, Paul McClean has become the definitive architect of the California dream. Known for his glass-and-steel masterpieces that balance water, light, and breathtaking landscapes, McClean’s journey is one of vision, persistence, and global influence. On the Titans of Trade podcast, he shares how he built a career shaping the skylines of LA—and beyond—into monuments of modern living.

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.

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.

Blurring Boundaries: A Klopf Architecture Mid-Century Modern Marvel

Jenn Thornton October 18, 2023

Perched atop a rocky hill in Sonoma, California, Klopf Architecture’s latest creation seamlessly marries the essence of mid-century modern design with a contemporary twist. With an astute eye for the indoor-outdoor connection, the architects brought the natural surroundings into the heart of the residence.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: Man of Steel, Bronze & Glass Curtain Walls

Constance Dunn October 4, 2023

Perhaps no one better understood how to positively exploit the potential of technology and engineering than van der Rohe, a founding father of Modernist architecture who was central to the Great Age of the Skyscraper during the 1950s and 1960s—a time when many city landscapes would shift from horizontal to vertical.

Walter Gropius & the Enduring Legacy of the Bauhaus

Constance Dunn August 23, 2023

In the early 20th century, architect Walter Gropius aimed to harmonize art, technology, and craftsmanship—a vision that birthed the groundbreaking Bauhaus school in 1919. Gropius’s call to unite architecture, sculpture, and painting underpinned the school’s ethos. Rejecting tradition, the Bauhaus propelled design and art into a new era, embracing functional forms and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Datonia Road, Biscayne Bay, Florida, Evan Edward, Josh Evan, Michael Edward Moirano

Elevating Tropical Modernism: Evan Edward’s Stunning Biscayne Bay House

Karine Monié July 13, 2023

This sleek tropical masterpiece in Biscayne Bay, Florida by architecture and interior design practice Evan Edward seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces, embracing the warm climate and scenic surroundings. With a focus on fluidity and functionality, the 5,000 square foot home combining midcentury tropical modernism with European art deco influences, the interior design features a harmonious blend of materials and textures.

Meera Sky Garden House, Guz Architects, Guz Wilkinson, Sentosa, Singapore

Sustainable Luxury: Guz Architects’ Award-Winning Meera Sky Garden House

Jenn Thornton July 13, 2023

Discover the Meera Sky Garden House in Singapore, a stunning tropical residence designed by award-winning architect Guz Wilkinson of Guz Architects, reflecting his commitment to sustainable practices. This private oasis on Sentosa Island seamlessly integrates nature and architecture, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors.

A Look into the Works of Lina Bo Bardi & Her Passion for Human Connection

Constance Dunn April 5, 2023

Lina Bo Bardi, an Italian-born Brazilian Modernist, designed the Bowl chair in 1951 with the aim of cradling the human body. She sought to help humans be more free-flowing and natural in the world, with a focus on connection with oneself and others.

Revolutionizing the Suburban Landscape: Gregory Phillips’ Berkshire House II

Jenn Thornton April 5, 2023

London-based studio Gregory Phillips Architects has completed a modernist residence, Berkshire House II, in a suburban English village in Berkshire, in place of a childhood home. The house achieves a balance of new and enduring, and the studio’s broader cross-project aim of creating contemporary yet timeless homes.

Studio Schicketanz Gives New Life to Local Landmark in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Karine Monié March 22, 2023

Studio Schicketanz has renovated a three-level house in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, that was originally built in 1961 as the personal residence of midcentury modernist architect Henry Hill. The 1,957 sq ft house has a 5,750 sq ft plot and was renovated to adapt to contemporary living while preserving the historic landmark.

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