A celebration of the best in world-class architecture and architects. From the most architectural homes, architectural landmarks and architectural design to case studies from all around world to profiles about and with the incredible people that build and design them.
Carmel-by-the-Sea—120 miles south of San Francisco—charms residents and visitors with small streets lined with restaurants and art galleries, as well as its beautiful beach.
In the middle of last century, Ernest Hahn saw the future and it was shopping centers. The doors opened on his first project in 1965, and from then on, Ernest Hahn rode a cresting wave, designing shopping malls and retail centers in 18 states.
First-class amenities, elegant and expansive grounds and unparalleled privacy equal an elevated view of Malibu living, with a French twist.
With an eye-catching exterior of pale taupe clapboard and speckled brick, the house sports a traditional facade, though abundant midnight-blue trim hints at its modern pedigree.
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.
Just north of Santa Barbara, this concrete and glass house features minimalist architecture and warm interior design.
“Our client’s dream was to find a waterfront property with perfect exposure that would allow them to build a garden that could accommodate their woodland treasures,” says Stuart Silk, principal at Stuart Silk Architects.
Throw in stunning views of the fabled Pacific Coast, and a space created to take advantage of quintessential Southern California indoor-outdoor living designed by an award-winning architect, and this description of a dream becomes reality: This is 234 Monte Grigio.
8408 Hillside Avenue is a timeless masterpiece and a rare opportunity to own one of the most architecturally significant properties in LA.
Set in Summerland, Santa Barbara, GARDE House occupies the second level of the retail outlet GARDE shop, where visiting Angelenos can shop till they drop, then recover with a short-term stay at the fully furnished one-bedroom right above it.
Overlooking a quintessential cove high above the Pacific, the five-bedroom, four-bath, 3,714-square-foot home owns protected whitewater ocean vistas of Catalina and all along the coastline.
