The House of Binil, designed by Kannur-based architecture and design firm 3dor Concepts, is a contemporary wonder located in north Kerala, India. The house sits on the same plot of land where the owner grew up, paying homage to the past while embracing the present.
The former puppet theater located at La Cienega and Melrose Place in Los Angeles has been transformed into a 14,000 SqFt space for powerful women in business. Designed by JM|A+D and TAP Studio for the architecture, and AvroKO for the interiors, the space is designed to encourage collaboration, with spacious and airy rooms that provide the ideal environment for discussion.
Brent Comber, the founder of Brent Comber Originals, has been creating art and designs that are inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years. After realizing that there were no furnishings available that matched his designs, he started carving benches from timber recovered from old buildings in Vancouver. Eventually, Brent shifted his focus from garden making to art and design.
I always enjoy breaking the rules and looking for exceptions to those rules. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to one of those exceptions – a bird that can sleep while flying in midair! The Alpine Swift is a crafty little bird that can remain in the air for up to seven months without landing. It can eat insects, sleep, and even drink water off its wing while flying, breaking all the rules.
The corner property 501 John Street in Manhattan Beach, owned by television writer and producer of “Modern Family” Danny Zuker, is a luxurious 5,725 square-foot property, complete with an ocean-view primary suite, an open-plan kitchen, and an outdoor living area that includes a pool deck, barbecue kitchen, and dining and lounging areas.
ON THE COVER Life at the Beach: The design duo behind prize-winning studio Yabu Pushelberg dreams up a contemporary beach abode that is just their style.
ON THE COVER Jewel of the Trees: Function, fun and a spirited elegance abound in this ultra-contemporary designer house in the Tree Section of Manhattan Beach presented by Lauren Forbes of The Lauren Forbes Group at Compass.
The Bibliothèque Nationale de France, or the National Library of France, located in Paris, is a historic structure that has undergone a modern facelift. The project was carried out by Bruno Gaudin Architectes, and it took 15 years and two phases to complete the renovation of the structure. The library was initially founded during imperial times, and it has survived calamities, including two world wars, and various scattershot repairs.
Discover the pinnacle of luxury living with this custom-built estate located in Newport Coast’s exclusive Crystal Cove community. 46 Deep Sea is a resort-style design includes a 78-foot infinity pool surrounded by lush tropical foliage, a fully equipped kitchen ideal for entertaining, and a four-car garage with charging stations. The property’s energy-efficient and eco-friendly design make it a rarity in one of the most sought-after locales in Southern California.
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.
The new showroom of Par Excellence, located at 344 Bowery in Manhattan, is a unique space resulting from a collaboration between American designer Thomas Pheasant and 10 of the best craftsmen in the world. The 1,076-square-foot living room and dining room feature bespoke furniture, lighting, and architectural decor, with two sample libraries showcasing bronze textures, woodwork, metalwork, and more.
Striving to be “right” all the time may not be the best approach, and that being “less wrong” is a better option. Cognitive biases can be transferred to AI, leading to biased decision-making by algorithms and it is essential to address this issue by developing fairness-aware machine learning and explainable AI to reduce the impact of bias in AI systems.
