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Luxury Redefined at 2718 Via Victoria in Upper Lunada Bay

Jenn Thornton October 15, 2025

2718 Via Victoria a beautifully updated Spanish modern home in Palos Verdes Estates offers sublime privacy, picturesque ocean and canyon views, and a lush backyard oasis. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Upper Lunada Bay, the 5,434-square-foot residence features seven bedrooms, six baths, and an open floor plan designed for flexible living. High-end finishes, a gourmet kitchen, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow create an ideal space for both family living and entertaining. The resort-like backyard includes a saltwater pool, spa, built-in BBQ, and outdoor shower. The home is conveniently located near top-rated schools, amenities, and the coastline.

South Bay Digs • October 3, 2025

DIGS October 1, 2025

ON THE COVER | Villa Sul Mare: Perched along a premier stretch of California coastline, this Palos Verdes Estates villa marries grand design with Pacific Ocean splendor presented by Lauren Forbes of
Lauren Forbes Group at Compass.

Illuminated modern luxury Papillon estate exterior. Grand stone facade, glass entrance, circular driveway with fountain at dusk.

Papillon in Beverly Hills: Landry Design Group’s Masterpiece of Modern Luxury and French Elegance

Jenn Thornton October 1, 2025

This Beverly Hills estate by Landry Design Group—named Best Architecture Single Residence at the 2024–2025 International Property Awards—blends modern architecture with the grandeur of a French château and the elegance of a five-star hotel. With interiors by Philip Nimmo, the home features breathtaking details from a soaring butterfly-inspired chandelier to expansive glass walls, lush gardens, and luxurious hospitality-driven spaces. The result is a masterpiece of design, where sophistication meets warmth in a residence that is both a showpiece and a sanctuary.

Villa Sul Mare at 609 Paseo del Mar: Palos Verdes Oceanfront Elegance

Constance Dunn October 1, 2025

Perched on a rare bluff-top end lot along Paseo del Mar, Villa Sul Mare in Palos Verdes Estates is a grand oceanfront sanctuary where classical elegance meets breathtaking Pacific panoramas. Spanning nearly 7,600 square feet on over half an acre, this gated estate offers sweeping decks, a wellness center, wine room, and expansive living spaces designed to capture endless sea and sky views. With unmatched privacy, refined landscaping, and a coveted location, this $11.5M residence is a timeless coastal masterpiece.

South Bay Digs • September 19, 2025

DIGS September 17, 2025

ON THE COVER | Refined Design: Award-winning contemporary architecture in Manhattan Beach’s Hill Section transforms ocean vistas into living art—within a resort-like haven presented by Christa Lyons and Matt Morris of Matt Morris Real Estate Group.

Studio VARA Reimagines Sustainable Living with Fire Country Lookout

DIGS September 17, 2025

Tucked into the hills of Healdsburg, Fire Country Lookout is a striking off-grid retreat that marries sustainability with modern design. Conceived by Studio VARA and shaped by a family’s deep connection to land and legacy, the home follows the contours of its ridge-top site, blending resilience, environmental stewardship, and timeless warmth. From solar independence to fire-ready materials, every detail reflects a thoughtful response to nature—creating not just a retreat, but a multi-generational sanctuary built to endure.

1001 1st Street: Award-Winning Contemporary Home in The Hill Section

Constance Dunn September 17, 2025

This award-winning Manhattan Beach Hill Section estate redefines luxury living, blending striking contemporary architecture with panoramic, “usable” ocean views and resort-style amenities. Designed by Laney LA and completed in 2021, the 9,479-square-foot residence offers unmatched privacy, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, a wellness suite, expansive entertainment spaces, and sustainable features like solar and energy storage. Priced at $25,000,000, it’s a rare opportunity to own one of the area’s most extraordinary modern homes.

Paul McClean & the Art of Designing the World’s Most Striking Homes

Constance Dunn September 10, 2025

From sketching houses as a boy in Dublin to designing some of Los Angeles’ most iconic modern estates, Paul McClean has become the definitive architect of the California dream. Known for his glass-and-steel masterpieces that balance water, light, and breathtaking landscapes, McClean’s journey is one of vision, persistence, and global influence. On the Titans of Trade podcast, he shares how he built a career shaping the skylines of LA—and beyond—into monuments of modern living.

South Bay Digs • September 5, 2025

DIGS September 3, 2025

ON THE COVER | East Manhattan Beauty: Contemporary coastal luxury meets the warmth of a modern farmhouse in this masterpiece of effortless indoor-outdoor living presented by Rachel Ezra of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.

1757 8th Street Brings Contemporary Coastal Elegance to Manhattan Beach Living

Jenn Thornton September 3, 2025

Discover 1757 8th Street, a rare East Manhattan Beach masterpiece blending contemporary coastal luxury with modern farmhouse warmth. Built in 2021 by Patrick Kealy, this 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath residence spans nearly 5,800 square feet of light-filled, thoughtfully designed living space. With seamless indoor-outdoor flow, a resort-style backyard, a fully finished basement, and timeless curb appeal, this $6.299M estate offers the ultimate balance of sophistication, comfort, and California lifestyle.

South Bay Digs • August 22, 2025

DIGS August 20, 2025

ON THE COVER | Raw and Refined: Meticulously detailed and designed, a distinct Manhattan Beach dwelling upends convention and expectation alike presented by Dave Fratello of Edge Real Estate Agency.

Faulkner Architects & Concept Lighting Lab | rear exterior

Beneath the Surface: Faulkner Architects Carve a Desert Home into the Nevada Landscape

DIGS August 20, 2025

Faulkner Architects and Concept Lighting Lab have reimagined desert living with a striking subterranean residence in Nevada that balances the fleeting glow of the Las Vegas Strip with the timeless geology of Red Rock Canyon. Partially submerged into the earth, the home’s concrete form blends seamlessly with its environment, using thermal mass, passive design, and net-zero strategies to withstand the desert’s extremes. Thoughtful use of light, water, and native landscaping transforms this challenging site into a meditative sanctuary that honors both the permanence of nature and the transience of the city.

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