The Wild White Aluminum Wave House by Mario Romano in Venice, CA.

Wave House Mario Romano

Venice, California has been undergoing a resurrection since I first moved to LA over 28 years ago. Whereas the area was an artsy enclave with its Gehry homes and modernist architecture in the 70s and 80’s, it fell into disrepair and became a relatively scummy and unsafe beach side community in the 90’s and early 2000s. However, since then it has become one of the most expensive and desirable areas in which to live. And like it or not (and several do not) Mario Romano’s $6.5 million dollar Wave House is an example of some of the city’s outrageous new homes. (more…)

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Jackson Clements Burrows Moonlight Cabin

Moonlight Cabin Jackson Clements Burrows

Jackson Clements Burrows Moonlight Cabin is a small, modest coastal retreat set upon a harsh windswept landscape. Designed to open out into the elements and embrace the ever-changing landscape, it’s a mere 60 sqm of living space, but makes great use of the space. (more…)

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Mid Century Modern Homes As Line Art Letterpress by Michael Nÿkamp

Michael Nykamp Mid century Modern Home Illustrations

Michael Nÿkamp of mkn designs in Grand Rapids, Michigan has created a series of simple, two-dimensional illustrations of mid-century modern architectural icons. (more…)

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An Outrageously Cool Outdoor Space for Le Monde Winery

le monde winery garden

Italy’s Le Monde Winery, Cantina Le Monde, hired designer Alessandro Isola to create an outdoor space for both visitors and guests that would strike a balance between public and private. Isola outdid himself with a garden surrounded by corten steel fencing, a swimming and spa pool; sunken teak seating space with timber overhang; and a built-in barbecue area and log store. (more…)

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