London-based studio Gregory Phillips Architects has completed a modernist residence, Berkshire House II, in a suburban English village in Berkshire, in place of a childhood home. The house achieves a balance of new and enduring, and the studio’s broader cross-project aim of creating contemporary yet timeless homes.
This breathtaking property located at 1035 Stradella Road in Bel Air, Los Angeles, is a stunning architectural gem that offers a unique blend of seclusion and convenience. Designed by Bowery Design Group with interiors by Faye Resnick, the home features natural light and sliding doors that create a seamless indoor/outdoor flow.
The vagueness doctrine in American constitutional law declares that a law is invalid if it is not clear enough. If a statute is too ambiguous, the average citizen may find it difficult to understand and, therefore, it becomes unenforceable.
This beachfront residence at 2826 The Strand in California, designed by renowned architect Louie Tomaro, is a modernist masterpiece that connects sand and sky, ocean and home. With approximately 8,000 square feet of living space and a private rooftop that offers sweeping coastal views from Malibu to Palos Verdes, this luxurious four-level home provides ample space for both entertainment and relaxation.
ON THE COVER The Cutting Edge: On the Greek island of Crete, in its splendid south, KRAK. Architects puts a conceptual subterranean house to the sword.
ON THE COVER New Adventures on the Hill: A planned contemporary residence—by award-winning KAA Design—on a special Manhattan Beach corner lot blurs indoor-outdoor boundaries with sophisticated terraced living.
The 11,000 square foot property at 1856 Dawn Meadow in Westlake Village, California, is a contemporary Zen refuge made for relaxation. Built on a 2.3-acre lot, the one-floor property features 6 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, a 90-foot wraparound Baja shelf pool and a wellness centre with a rooftop deck for $16.5m.
Casa Katana, a stunning residential design by Greece-based KRAK. Architects, is making waves in the architectural world. Situated in the mythic surrounds of Crete, the subterranean dwelling is an integration of the terrain, creating minimal visual disturbance and preserving the natural beauty of the site, defying conventional description and drawing inspiration from the timeless principles of minimalism and attention to detail.
Studio Schicketanz has renovated a three-level house in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, that was originally built in 1961 as the personal residence of midcentury modernist architect Henry Hill. The 1,957 sq ft house has a 5,750 sq ft plot and was renovated to adapt to contemporary living while preserving the historic landmark.
David Chipperfield Architects has completed the six-year refurbishment of the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, a temple of modernity and one of the last works by German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Completed in 1968, the building had been unattended for 50 years and required a present-day architect to restore it with great skill.
CLB Architects has designed a luxurious ski-in/ski-out house in Park City, Utah, where bespoke and luxury meet. The 18,000-square-foot home in The Colony at White Pine Canyon offers direct access to the slopes via ski, snowmobile or mountain bike. The design of the house knits the architecture into the site in a layered and timeless way that slowly reveals the elevated design.
The Abilene Paradox is a phenomenon in which a group of people makes a unanimous decision that goes against their individual wishes and interests. It is a failure to manage agreement and is often a result of the pressure to conform in group decision-making. Today, this paradox is all around us, especially on social media platforms where members seek conformity at all costs, choosing to join the herd and acting against their own interests.
