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Architectural Design

George Nakashima

George Nakashima’s Intentional, Honest, Nature-Driven Design

Jenn Thornton July 25, 2019
Discover the timeless legacy of George Nakashima, the iconic woodworker whose life and craft were deeply intertwined with nature and spirituality. From his formative years in the Pacific Northwest to his transformative experiences in Japan and India, Nakashima’s work embodies honesty, intention, and a profound respect for wood as both material and muse. Today, under Mira Nakashima’s guidance, George Nakashima Woodworkers continues to honor this ethos, creating organic, handcrafted designs that resonate with purity and purpose in an increasingly commodified world.
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Olson Kundig’s Maui Beach Family Retreat

Karine Monié June 27, 2019
In this region of Maui—the second largest in the Hawaiian Islands—winds can be gentle or fierce, depending on the season. Taking this into account, the Olson Kundig team strategically positioned this 4,500-square-foot home.
Feldman Architecture, San Francisco, Santa Lucia Preserve

Feldman Architecture Designs With Minimum Impact

Karine Monié May 2, 2019
Around 150 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Lucia Preserve is an exclusive, 20,000-acre private development designed by Feldman Architecture with exceptional homes that are restricted in size to protect nature.

Culver City Contemporary Expansion

Jenn Thornton April 4, 2019
So Edward Ogosta designed one—the simple, rectangle-shaped Rear Window House. Set behind the original bungalow, the 450-square-foot expansion was thoughtfully planned to include a master suite, master bath and a library.

Rizzoli Explores Modern Architecture By The Shore

DIGS December 13, 2018
In the sumptuous new tome from Rizzoli, Houses by the Shore: At Home with the Water—River, Lake, Sea, by Oscar Riera Ojeda and Byron Hawes, there are 35, all of which the Frank Lloyd Wright way take shapes in striking architecture that draws its power—and poetry—from a natural context.
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Brutalist Architecture is the New Art Deco

Jenn Thornton December 5, 2018
Brutalism, the bold, blocky architectural style that employs the use of raw concrete in geometric formations is finding its way into more modern designs.

The Enduring Style of Mid-century Modern Design

Karine Monié November 16, 2017
The Mid-century Modern design, known for clean lines and organic curves, maintains its allure in contemporary spaces. From architecture to interiors, this style embraces open layouts, sleekness, and functionality creating a lasting impact worldwide.

Vertical Gardens: David Brenner on Growing Up Green

Joclene Davey October 20, 2016
Whether one lives in the city or near the beach, the indoor and/or outdoor vertical garden proves an excellent alternative for homes without a yard or those seeking something architecturally driven.