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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.

Asani: The New Standard in Superyacht Design by Bergman Design House

Karine Monié August 6, 2025

Step aboard Asani, a nearly 164-foot superyacht designed by Bergman Design House in collaboration with Italian shipyard Benetti, where luxury, craftsmanship, and serenity converge. Priced around $35 million, this floating masterpiece features bespoke interiors, curated artwork, and a harmonious palette that celebrates both elegance and the ocean environment—redefining what it means to feel at home on the water.

Vincent Van Duysen: Redefines Minimalist Design

Jenn Thornton August 21, 2024

Architect Vincent Van Duysen adds another honest intervention to his repertoire of understated designs with his tour to de force transformation of a 19th century convent into an urban hotel.

South Bay Digs • January 12, 2024

DIGS January 10, 2024

ON THE COVER | Built around an 18th century edifice in the Cotswolds, architect Richard Found’s contextual country home is the work of a committed minimalist by the London-based practice Found Associates.

The Exterior of The Cotswolds Home by Architect Richard Found

Timeless Fusion: The Cotswolds Home by Architect Richard Found

Jenn Thornton January 10, 2024

Architect Richard Found’s contextual country home in the Cotswolds encapsulates the essence of minimalist design within an 18th-century edifice. Located in the picturesque Cotswolds, this project by Found Associates breathes new life into a derelict gamekeeper’s cottage, blending modernist architecture with the vernacular stone construction of the region.

Juliette Spencer: A Marriage of Maximalism & Minimalism

Karine Monié November 30, 2023

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.

Theresa Obermoser, Am Hof 8, Austria, Benedikt Muxel, Vienna, Phillip Jeffries

Theresa Obermoser’s Am Hof 8 Celebrates Vienna’s Legacy

Karine Monié August 9, 2023

Interior designer Theresa Obermoser has skillfully blended Vienna’s historic charm with contemporary flair to create Am Hof 8, an exclusive members club that stands as a testament to her unique vision, inviting you to explore a harmonious blend of Vienna’s rich past and forward-looking design, where every corner reveals a delightful surprise.

Child Studio’s Mayfair Residence: A Contemporary Homage to Yves Saint Laurent

Jenn Thornton May 31, 2023

London-based design practice Child Studio has transformed a Mayfair residence into a suave blend of late-stage mid-century modernism and Art Deco. The interior features a mix of collectible furniture, sculptures, and art books, while a curvaceous fireplace and a sleek glass brick partition add to the artful ambiance.

Analisse Taft-Gersten & James Gersten: From Blank Canvas to Creative Retreat

Karine Monié May 31, 2023

Entrepreneurs Analisse Taft-Gersten and James Gersten saw the pandemic as an opportunity for a fresh start. After selling their previous home, they purchased a classic property in Greenwich, Connecticut, with the intention of renovating it into their dream haven.

Revolutionizing the Suburban Landscape: Gregory Phillips’ Berkshire House II

Jenn Thornton April 5, 2023

London-based studio Gregory Phillips Architects has completed a modernist residence, Berkshire House II, in a suburban English village in Berkshire, in place of a childhood home. The house achieves a balance of new and enduring, and the studio’s broader cross-project aim of creating contemporary yet timeless homes.

Martin Kemp’s Period Piece: St. James’s Townhouse

Jenn Thornton September 7, 2022

Restored to a handsome sheen at the hand of top designer Martin Kemp, the St. James’s Townhouse marks another noteworthy turn for the touted tastemaker, whose eponymous London-based design studio Martin Kemp Design crafts sophisticated and highly private town-and-country interiors.

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