Westside Digs • April 21, 2023
DIGS
April 19, 2023
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 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.
The interior design team Ana Popovic and Mark van Meurs of Modern Beach Interiors, together with Abramson Architects, have designed an ultra-contemporary designer house in the Tree Section of Manhattan Beach located at 1145 Pine Avenue, spans 3,000 square feet of living space and has a custom music and recreation room created by the homeowner designers.
Yabu Pushelberg, the award-winning international design studio founded by George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, have created their East Hamptons home in the fashionable hamlet of Amagansett, Long Island, New York. The house is located on sand dunes and is designed with clean lines, sharp corners, and wood-slat glass walls that offer a view of the watery and windswept panorama beyond.
ON THE COVER Strandtastic: A four-level beachfront residence by Louie Tomaro melds fine design and fun amenities—including an inspired rooftop getaway—along an exclusive segment of the North Hermosa Strand presented by Tad Thormodsgaard of Palm Realty Boutique.
With 1,000 projects already under its belt, Ash Staging is renowned for delivering quick design solutions that combine style and functionality. For their newest project, they decided to create a showroom that perfectly reflects their approach.
Lina Bo Bardi, an Italian-born Brazilian Modernist, designed the Bowl chair in 1951 with the aim of cradling the human body. She sought to help humans be more free-flowing and natural in the world, with a focus on connection with oneself and others.