Perched atop a steep, triangular site in Bel Air, Cape Town’s renowned architectural firm, SAOTA, in collaboration with US architect developer David Maman and Belgian interior designer Dieter Vander Velpen, has crafted an extraordinary residence that commands attention. With its breathtaking canyon views stretching from Century City to the vast expanse of the ocean, the […] More
Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Modernist architecture was a decisive break from the past, casting aside historical precedents and traditions. Rooted in the ideals of the Modernist movement—predicated on innovation, functionality, and the rejection of superfluous ornamentation—this architectural style celebrates simplicity, clean lines, and an intrinsic connection to the surrounding environment. […] More
Cape Town-based architects SAOTA have recently completed works on Bellgave, a stunning private residence in Los Angeles. In the design of Bellgave, the architects drew on the modernist precedent established by the Stahl House and other groundbreaking Los Angeles Case Study Houses, reiterating and advancing some of their ground-breaking innovations that shaped the distinctive indoor-outdoor […] More
Despite its hectic tempo and huge size, living in Los Angeles will give you an opportunity to feel this southern city’s both relaxed and exciting atmosphere. It is right here that you can find a slow-paced rhythm of living which isn’t typical for big cities and surround yourself with an array of positive and friendly […] More
Fettle, the LA and London based design studio has designed The Draycott, a European-inspired brasserie with a Californian twist situated in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. The flagship restaurant, by acclaimed restaurateurs Matt and Marisa Hermer, evokes a sense of nostalgia of a grand European brasserie balanced with the flair of its Californian location. Take a […] More
H.Lorenzo continues its L.A. based retail expansion with the launch of their all-new menswear boutique at 8700 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood. The new concept will be H.Lorenzo’s fourth location in L.A. The first boutique opened in 1984 and carried a contemporary womenswear offering including couture designers from around the world. H.Lorenzo Mens on Sunset Blvd […] More
Discover the “Hide Out” house in Los Angeles, living and working space of renowned Taiwanese artist James Jean re-designed by Dan Brunn Architecture practice. The actual house was originally designed by legendary architect Frank Gehry in the seventies, however the new owner has adjusted the space to contemporary living as well his own work and […] More
The lines shaping the head-turning design of Sheats/Goldstein Residence are momentarily recognizable no matter the context, film, video ad or a fashion editorial. This monument of residential design is work of Architect John Lautner, shaped for a location in Los Angles in 1963 it is today in the ownership of James Goldstein, a designer and fashion […] More
For the city of Los Angeles as well as Broad and Diller Scofidio + Renfro architecture The Broad Museum and Gallery is one of the few pivotal new projects. The showstopping lobby housing now its signature escalator was actually made out of sculptural concrete, designed to contrast the exterior of this landmark building. The building […] More
A house designed by famed architecture duo Buff & Hensman today acquired by its new owner Derek Mattison was brought to old shine by architect Pamela Shamshiri from the studio Commune. Pamela and her team of creatives from Commune Design studio have restored the original appearance of the house. In addition they have beautifully designed the surrounding […] More
Burberry has celebrated the opening of their latest store (Burberry Beverly Hills) with a showstopping event held in Los Angeles. The London In Los Angeles event organized by Burberry at the iconic Griffith Observatory had more than 700 guests, with the most powerful people in the fashion industry attending. RELATED: Find more Fashion Retail interiors in […] More
In charge of the design of the newly opened Blind Dragon was John Sofio from the award winning design firm Built Inc, Mr Sofio and his team have created the interior of the new LA nightspot. Built Inc. has teamed up on the project with the H.Wood Group while working on this eye-catching karaoke lounge […] More