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1525 San Vicente: A Luxury Residence with a Private Golf Course View

Constance Dunn February 22, 2023

Molori Design transformed this grand property located at 1525 San Vicente in Santa Monica, into a luxurious modern resort. The residence sits on over 1.6 flat acres and overlooks the prestigious Riviera Country Club golf course. The 22,640-square-foot home has 7 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and boasts an indoor basketball court, professional spa, karaoke room, and plush screening room.

413 9th Street in Manhattan Beach is a Walk Street Wonder

Constance Dunn February 22, 2023

413 9th Street is a large coastal home in Manhattan Beach that was recently renovated by Waterleaf Interiors. The home has a user-friendly, 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom floorplan that spans three levels and is approximately 3,800 square feet. The renovation project preserved many of the original features of the home, such as the vintage molding and richly grained wood floors.

South Bay Digs • February 10, 2023

DIGS February 8, 2023

ON THE COVER A roomy coastal home with a coveted address on a rare stretch of the North Hermosa Strand makes for an ideal Beach Cities retreat presented by Bryn Stroyke of Stroyke Properties Group.

The Architect’s Own Home: Oshir Asaban Creates a Personal Haven in Tel Aviv

Karine Monié February 8, 2023

Architect Oshir Asaban designed his own personal penthouse in Tel Aviv, Israel, taking advantage of the chance to showcase his creative abilities without having to adapt to a client’s specific needs. The architect custom designed several midcentury-style features with a contemporary twist and incorporated neutral tones with black accents, brass details, and colorful artworks and textiles.

How a Napkin Sketch Became a Masterpiece by PlaidFox

Karine Monié February 8, 2023

Interior designer and creative director of PlaidFox, Ben Leavitt, took nearly two years to complete and was design this 8,000-square-foot home located outside of downtown Vancouver drawing inspiration from cities such as Montreal and Vancouver, as well as Scandinavian design.

Get Lost in the Magic of the Art Pavilion at Saya Park, South Korea

Jenn Thornton February 8, 2023

The Saya Park Art Pavilion in South Korea is a collaboration between Portuguese Pritzker Prize winner, Álvaro Siza, and Carlos Castanheira. The 14,000 sq ft pavilion was designed with nature as the primary focus and its rough board-formed concrete helps it blend in with the environment.

McClean Design & Their Latest Masterpiece, Laurel 1

Jenn Thornton February 8, 2023

Among McClean Design’s recent showpieces is the Beverly Hills abode Laurel 1, a slick expression of its overarching aesthetic, with a strong posture and sublime custom spaces, all wrapped up in a must-be-LA edifice.

11870 Ellice Street: In Pursuit of Perfection

Karine Monié February 8, 2023

11870 Ellice is a large single-family home in Malibu that boasts 16,614 square feet of living space, six bedrooms, and ten bathrooms. The home is influenced by ancient civilizations and incorporates feng shui, with the name “Kaizen” meaning “the pursuit of perfection” in Japanese.

From Axioms to Aphorisms: How to Break Free from Conventional Wisdom

Warren Dow February 8, 2023

I’m all about embracing the absurdity in ideas and taking a fresh approach in life and business. Forget about universal truths and axioms, let’s dive into aphorisms born from experience instead. Well, I’ve got one for you: You can actually make more money by not focusing solely on it.

Discover the Ultimate Beach Getaway with 3129 The Strand

Constance Dunn February 8, 2023

3129 the Strand, a 3,884 square foot oceanfront home in the exclusive Shakespeare Beach Tract boasts a unique coastal elegance with convenient access to both downtown Hermosa and Manhattan Beach, featuring expanded ocean and beach views on all three levels.

South Bay Digs • January 27, 2023

DIGS January 25, 2023

ON THE COVER Evolving Architecture: In Northern California, this harmonious project was transformed to fit the needs of a growing family by Feldman Architecture.

LaRue Architects U-shaped Home in Lake Austin

Karine Monié January 25, 2023

LaRue Architects designed a house that takes advantage of the stunning panorama of the Lake Austin in a U-shaped layout to preserve the existing vegetation between two huge heritage oak trees and the views are framed perfectly.

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