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Among the Pines: Olson Kundig 

A stunning residential showpiece designed by Tom Kundig FAIA, RIBA from Olson Kundig architecture firm and with fellow architect Greg Faulkner in the mountain town of Truckee, California. This project draws its inspiration from the location’s Ponderosa pines and uses light to create a unique experience.

An Unparalleled Experience of Grandeur at 1200 Bel Air Road

1200 Bel Air is an impressive 12-bedroom, 17-bathroom property located in Los Angeles. Built by developer Joseph Englanoff, is listed for $139 million, and is an ode to luxury and sophistication, the perfect location to experience the grandeur of Los Angeles.

The Looming Decline of Western Intelligence: A.I. at the Helm

The advanced artificial intelligence (A.I.) software developed by OpenAI, called ChatGPT, a for-profit company, valued at over $29 billion, has taken the world by storm. I explore the potential dangers of this A.I., such as its learning from existing digital noise pollution and the fear of it replacing humans in the near future.

904 Highview Avenue: a Beacon on the Hill

904 Highview Avenue aka Sharon’s California House II in Manhattan Beach, which won a Residential Architect Design Award in 2000, was recently remodeled to bring it up to date. The home is a perfect example of Gerald Horn’s design talent, and its privacy and freedom provide an amazing sanctuary.

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Rebecca Bender is a survivor and expert in human trafficking who has reached over 115,000 law enforcement, national security, medical, and legal professionals. Her goal is to help survivors and equip those on the front lines with the knowledge they need to be able to identify and help victims.

Journey to Point Dume: 28980 Cliffside Drive

28980 Cliffside Drive is a 1.1-acre property with a 6-bedroom and 5-bathroom retreat situated on a rare oceanview lot in Malibu, California. The home features unique Moroccan, Bali, Thai, and Spanish style and design elements, with a pool, wood gazebo, balconies, terraces, and other outdoor features, as well as a sun-drenched living room, sunken gathering area, and several bedrooms.

South Bay Digs • December 16, 2022

ON THE COVER In an Oaxaca, Mexico beach town, a sublime work of minimalist architecture by Ludwig Godefroy explores the relationship between the solid and the void.

Westside Digs • December 16, 2022

ON THE COVER A luxurious architectural home, designed by renowned architect Ken Ungar, tucked in amongst the traditional offerings of Santa Monica’s coveted North of Montana neighborhood, offers the unique flexibility of spaces designed to accommodate the myriad changing needs of a growing family presented by Charles Pence of Pence Hathorn Silver.

Yana Schafer’s East Coast Midcentury

Built in 1974 by locally renowned architect Lawrence Stern, the 6,000-square-foot Malyev Schafer-redesigned house was designer Yana Schafer’s perfect home that she shares with her husband David and their three children.

A Glamorous Private Oasis by KES Studio

Covering 2,498 square feet inside , the by KES Studio-designed penthouse also comprises a 4,267-square-foot terrace that offers 360-degree views of Los Angeles with a large dining/kitchen area and poolside lounge. 

Ludwig Godefroy’s Concrete Jungle: Casa TO

This cleverly abstracted concrete oasis by architect Ludwig Godefroy is a bold reinterpretation of an ancient Oaxacan temple, fusing tradition and modernity with seclusion and exposure for something not as much built as sculpted.

319 14th Street a Modern Marvel in Santa Monica

319 14th Street a luxurious architectural home, designed by renowned architect Ken Ungar, tucked in amongst the traditional offerings of Santa Monica’s coveted North of Montana neighborhood, offers the unique flexibility of spaces designed to accommodate the myriad changing needs of a growing family