Southern California’s Orange County carries certain connotations but these stereotypes oft-overshadow Laguna Beach’s history as a bastion of counter-culture activity. Since at least the days of prohibition, the compact coastal city has been a haven for surfers, craftspeople, and other creatives. Looking to channel this nonconformist essence in the $15 million gut-renovation of what was […]
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The path of residential mobility – where individuals move to re-optimize as their needs change, budgets increase, and families grow – has seen a variety of challenges to the traditional trajectory. Homeowners used to migrate from starter to forever home, sometimes downsizing or simplifying towards the end of their housing career. But this Oceano Drive […]
Palm Springs presents itself as the perfect place where residential architecture may dare to defy convention with steel expanses juxtaposed against natural stone, angular planes, and volumetric spaces that embrace their vistas. And it boasts a significant inventory of mid-century modern gems waiting to be appreciated by current audiences. Through careful intervention, interior designer Stephanie […]
Nestled amid the serene woodlands of Lake Arrowhead, California, the Arrowhead Double A-Frame House – also known as “Bern Double-A” – is an artful transformation of a 1970s cabin. Designed by Dan Brunn Architecture (DBA), this structure elegantly melds the nostalgia of vintage architecture with modern aesthetics, offering a unique retreat that balances luxury with […]
Set in the heart of Los Angeles’ Brentwood neighborhood, a meticulously restored mid-century home bridges the gap between its storied design lineage and contemporary aesthetics. Originally built in 1963, the Park Lane home was nearly hidden by its overgrown landscape. Spearheaded by designer and developer Jordan Bakva, the reimagining drew inspiration from the city’s celebrated […]
In a city that’s known for its bright stars’ shine, the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Feliz proves that celebrity isn’t the only local institution capturing the spotlight. Los Angeles, California, boasts an architecture as infamous as some of its residents. One such case is this Nottingham Avenue Residence originally built in 1950 by famed local […]
MUSE, a new restaurant in Santa Monica, California, inspires guests with culinary delights and artwork in a jewel-box setting. Marc Ange, of his eponymous firm, was tapped to envision the space by chef-owner Fardad Khayami as a showcase for his fresh take on French cuisine in the beach city. The epicure and the designer share […]
Nestled on a scenic hilltop in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, Sue Chan’s residence is a blend of function and serenity, offering a zen escape while maintaining a dynamic space for entertaining. Designed by OWIU Design, the Echo Park Hillhouse home is a testament to thoughtful design that draws upon the beauty of […]
The Bay Area Home, designed by the Olson Kundig architecture firm with interiors by Nicole Hollis of NICOLEHOLLIS, stands as an elevated display of modern architecture and curated interiors, carefully crafted to promote the family’s active and art-filled life. Situated in an established San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood, the house is a relaxing haven amid […]
Multidisciplinary practice 22RE transformed a vaulted 1950s factory into a contemporary workspace for a music branding agency. Located in Culver City’s Hayden Tract, a former industrial zone, Ceremony of Roses has tech startups, media firms, and galleries as neighbors. The designers, who collaborated with Never Far Studios on the project, embraced modernism as inspiration. There […]
Cover Architecture, a Los Angeles-based firm, has introduced a fresh take on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with their recent project, the Moongate ADU. Situated in a quiet neighborhood of Altadena, the 620-square-foot residence features an eye-catching sculptural facade and a creative blend of geometric forms, making it stand out as a modern addition to a […]
When the opportunity arose to design the new GYOPO office, it was an obvious choice for interior designer Grace Lee-Lim. GYOPO is a collective of diasporic Korean creatives based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to generating and sharing various programs to support their community. As a Korean-American herself, Lee-Lim felt a deep connection to the […]
The art of collecting often goes beyond the collection itself, with equal investment in maintenance, staging, and labels. For iconic furniture pieces, the display then becomes the environment surrounding those artifacts. Corinne Mathern took this exact initiative, orchestrating spaces that orbit around each cherished acquisition. The existing assemblage of distinguished designs served not as mere […]
Though it sounds exuberant, Regency Revival design distills precedents set by Georgian architecture with a refinement in detailing and the careful practice of compositional restraint. Sometimes referred to as “Modern Georgian,” it found popularity in the Pacific Northwest from the mid-to-late 1930s before trickling down into California by the early 1950s and was used almost […]
Inspired by mid-century Eichler homes, Wagoya House pays homage to the iconic architectural style while incorporating contemporary design elements. The residence, located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Westchester, began as a indistinctive, outdated ranch before undergoing a major transformation at the hands of Alloi, a young design firm founded by Marcos Santa Ana during […]
A gut renovation seldom seems easier than starting from scratch. Forced to work within the constraints of the original structure, budgeting often feels more like guesswork than an exact science. While typical to encounter unforeseen construction expenses, the case for Noe Valley was no exception, prompting interior designer practice Innen Studio to come up with […]
What was once a dated 1930s ranch in Los Angeles’ Los Feliz neighborhood has emerged as a beacon of California contemporary luxury, thanks to the visionary collaboration between Klein Agency and SITU Development. Originally dealing with a failing foundation, lime green walls, a closed-off kitchen, small windows, and cramped spaces, the transformation began with the […]
Beyond the utility of shelter, home serves as a backdrop for life while providing a safe place to collect memories, many of which are often stored in the house’s quirks and expressed through interior design. SkB Architects embraces this notion of immersion into memory with their solution for a San Francisco Residence that seamlessly stitches […]
