ON THE COVER Resort Style Living: A resort-style home near downtown Manhattan Beach—1215 Fisher Avenue, in a coveted location with expansive Strand ocean views presented by Kerry Dawson and John Chuka of NW Real Estate Brokers.
Just over 4,000 square feet, the four-bedroom home has a plum location—about 500 feet from the sand and a five-minute walk to downtown—and abundant views.
Located on an 18-acre site of rural agricultural property in Trout Lake, Washington, a few steps from White Salmon River, this nearly 6,600-square-foot retreat was designed for two artists.
After working as an architect for many years, in 1994, the Texas-born artist launched Alison Berger Glassworks in Los Angeles, where she is still based today. Using age-old glass blowing techniques, she creates timeless light fixtures, objects, furnishings and large-scale sculptures.
Jonas Salk, the brilliant mind behind the polio vaccine, founded the Salk Institute—a biomedical research facility designed by architect Louis Kahn. The institute’s monumental design combines classical, modern, and metaphysical influences, fostering a contemplative environment for scientists to ponder profound questions.
