ON THE COVER | Hill Section Hideaway: Inside a secluded Manhattan Beach villa, ideally positioned near Downtown and the beach presented by Jen Caskey of the
Jen Caskey Group at Compass.
ON THE COVER | Riverwave by Kerimov Architects: A Bold Vision for Modern Living – Kerimov Architects’ Riverwave, a residential project in Texas, exemplifies the firm’s organic and fluid design philosophy, harmonizing with its riverside setting. Inspired by water and nature, the award-winning design features a dynamic, transparent façade, a sculptural roofline, and a central courtyard with existing pine trees, seamlessly blending the built environment with the natural world while prioritizing sustainability and a sense of open privacy.
Feldman Architecture designed Guzhai, a biophilic multigenerational home in Los Altos Hills, overcoming language barriers with drawings and models. The design emphasizes connection to nature, passive cooling, restrained materials, and adaptable spaces for family gatherings.
ON THE COVER | Spanish Revival: Beautifully updated, a Spanish modern home is Palos Verdes Estates perfection, with sublime privacy, picturesque ocean and canyon views and a lush backyard oasis presented by Tina Kaminsky Phillips
of Kaminsky Real Estate Group.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
ON THE COVER | Domestic Bliss: An ideal Manhattan Beach location, elevated design and ample space define this delightful Tree Section lifestyle destination presented by Jenny Morant and Tyler Morant of Jenny Morant Group at Compass.
ON THE COVER | Sweeping ocean views and thoughtful domesticity unite in a hyper-sophisticated new Hermosa Beach residence presented by Mark Leddy of
Schneider Properties at Compass.
ON THE COVER | House of Fortune: East meets West in a Palos Verdes Estates showpiece combining harmonious Feng Shui style and numerous lifestyle and entertaining spaces with lush, magnanimous grounds presented by Bryn Stroyke of Bayside | Stroyke Properties Group, and Jackie Donell of The Donell Culligan Group @ Bayside.
