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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.

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.

Neri&Hu Architects: Making Memory

Jenn Thornton April 3, 2024

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, the structure was built for three siblings, with a memorial garden in tribute to their late mother.

Framing Nature with TEN Studio

Jenn Thornton February 7, 2024

A patch of land on Avala Mountain in rural Serbia sets the stage for a gridded, steel-frame structure by TEN Studio.

The Witkoff Group Unveils The Park Santa Monica: A Seven-Story Oasis of Luxury

Abigail Stone January 10, 2024

Beyond a mere residence, The Park Santa Monica is a dynamic seven-story building, designed by Koning Eizenberg Architecture for The Witkoff Group, redefines luxury living by seamlessly blending beauty, wellness, and community. With 249 thoughtfully crafted apartments featuring top-tier amenities, from white oak flooring to solar panels, The Park Santa Monica sets itself apart.

SkB Architects Designs Three Pacific Northwest Tasting Rooms With European Flair

Karine Monié April 19, 2023

Seattle-based studio SkB Architects has designed three tasting rooms in Woodinville, Washington that showcase a blend of French and Italian countryside styles, while incorporating elements of the Pacific Northwest’s natural beauty. Bayernmoor Cellars, Tsillan Cellars and Rocky Pond offer tastings, outdoor patios, group gathering spaces, and party areas in addition to stunning views.

Worrell Yeung’s Lake House: A Study in Poetic Pragmatism

Jenn Thornton February 23, 2023

The Lake House on the banks of Candlewood Lake in Connecticut is a testament to the precision and simplicity of Worrell Yeung, a New York City-based architecture office. With its stacked volumes, strong lines, and piled roof planes, the home’s design expertly balances modernity with a deep respect for its surroundings.

The Architect’s Own Home: Oshir Asaban Creates a Personal Haven in Tel Aviv

Karine Monié February 8, 2023

Architect Oshir Asaban designed his own personal penthouse in Tel Aviv, Israel, taking advantage of the chance to showcase his creative abilities without having to adapt to a client’s specific needs. The architect custom designed several midcentury-style features with a contemporary twist and incorporated neutral tones with black accents, brass details, and colorful artworks and textiles.

How a Napkin Sketch Became a Masterpiece by PlaidFox

Karine Monié February 8, 2023

Interior designer and creative director of PlaidFox, Ben Leavitt, took nearly two years to complete and was design this 8,000-square-foot home located outside of downtown Vancouver drawing inspiration from cities such as Montreal and Vancouver, as well as Scandinavian design.

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