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Le Corbusier

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: Man of Steel, Bronze & Glass Curtain Walls

Constance Dunn October 4, 2023
Perhaps no one better understood how to positively exploit the potential of technology and engineering than van der Rohe, a founding father of Modernist architecture who was central to the Great Age of the Skyscraper during the 1950s and 1960s—a time when many city landscapes would shift from horizontal to vertical.

Saint-Pères: A Parisian Masterpiece by Designer Hugo Toro

Jenn Thornton September 20, 2023
Designer Hugo Toro has transformed an apartment in Paris’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés into a captivating blend of classical French elements and contemporary innovation. Bold colors, unique shapes, and diverse influences create a space that defies convention, showcasing Toro’s unbounded creativity and passion for pushing design boundaries.

Walter Gropius & the Enduring Legacy of the Bauhaus

Constance Dunn August 23, 2023
In the early 20th century, architect Walter Gropius aimed to harmonize art, technology, and craftsmanship—a vision that birthed the groundbreaking Bauhaus school in 1919. Gropius’s call to unite architecture, sculpture, and painting underpinned the school’s ethos. Rejecting tradition, the Bauhaus propelled design and art into a new era, embracing functional forms and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Blanc Canvas: Abraham Cota Paredes’ Natura House

Jenn Thornton July 13, 2022
That these clean-angled constructions are strenuously minimalist makes them more interesting and dynamic than one expects to find in a gated community. Robustly walled, but not walled off from the world, Abraham Cota Paredes’ Natura House is a bold rethink of privacy.
Stuart Silk Architects, Stuart Silk

Stuart Silk Mid-Century Modern with a Twist

Karine Monié October 28, 2020
It is the second project designed by Stuart Silk Architects for this couple with young children, who, for their home in Rancho Mirage (located 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs) dreamt of having open and light-filled spaces that maximized desert and mountain views.
Ray Kappe, Pacific Palisades

What Makes a Legend: Ray Kappe, Architectural Visionary

Pamela Corante-Hansen November 25, 2019
South Bay Digs was granted an exclusive interview with Kappe in 2015, who shared his thoughts on everything from environmentally friendly design to the unique challenges Southern California’s urban landscape poses to architects today.

Rothko Chapel An Intersection For Art & Spirituality

Jenn Thornton February 21, 2019
In preparation for its 50th anniversary in 2021, Rothko Chapel will undergo substantial renovations to restore the Rothko Chapel building and its grounds starting in March and continuing through December of this year.

The Enduring Style of Mid-century Modern Design

Karine Monié November 16, 2017
The Mid-century Modern design, known for clean lines and organic curves, maintains its allure in contemporary spaces. From architecture to interiors, this style embraces open layouts, sleekness, and functionality creating a lasting impact worldwide.