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Joshua Tree is a dreamy desert town near the southern end of California that is known for its vast landscape, stellar sunsets, and more recently, a stunning list of Airbnb options. From full-blown retreats that feature a swimming pool on acres of land to modern structures that boast some out-of-this-world architecture, the Airbnb listings in […]

Between rising water levels and global migration to cities, architects and designers need to critically reimagine the relationship between coastal landscapes and public space. Cities are facing entirely new risks and environmental conditions. Resiliency, infrastructure, and ecology are increasingly common terms, reflecting the growing demand to address the spatial and formal challenges faced by cities […]

Holiday Road Stroll across the grounds of King Gillette Ranch as the Santa Monica Mountains hideaway is illuminated during Holiday Road, which this year flips from a drive-through into a 2/3-mile walking trail. The event, which comes from the same team as Nights of the Jack, includes festive decor like a treetop canopy of icicle lights, a small Christmas […]

Thanksgiving is a day that’s all about eating and enjoying, so when there are vegans involved on the day that’s all about turkey, it’s pretty challenging. What can you serve as a vegan side dishes to turkey that will still be delicious, festive and not totally difficult to prepare and cook? Sweet potato and chickpea cakes […]

From a hidden induction cooking unit to a smart refrigerator designed with a built-in food preparation space – these kitchen products promise to transform your disastrous cooking experiments into MasterChef-worthy delicacies. They can reduce your prep time in half, make the little cooking tasks much easier, and help you with tedious and complicated techniques. They […]

The world’s first “yacht liner” is finally ready for her close-up. The gigantic 728-foot Somnio, which is something of a cross between a cruise ship and a superyacht, was unveiled to the public earlier this year without any images of the interior. On Tuesday, the first, official renders of the lavish living quarters were revealed, and, boy, it was […]

Buildings account for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, 50% of the world’s energy consumption and 40% of raw materials. While existing building stock will require large scale retrofitting to meet net-zero carbon goals, we also need a higher sustainability bar for new buildings. Following an international open call, exemplary projects were selected for a virtual […]

Though it might not get the same coverage as areas like Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, East LA has its own charm that better suits a more laid-back and quirky crowd. One of the territory’s most popular neighborhoods is without a doubt the hipster hub of Silver Lake. From bohemian-style restaurants that serve farm-fresh dishes […]

Designing a home library needn’t mean having a dedicated room. In fact, it can be easily incorporated into an existing space. A home library’s design, however, does infer that it’s grander than just book storage – more of a dominant but beautiful element amongst your living room ideas, that makes for a perfect corner in which to […]

Bulgari is expanding its hospitality footprint in the United States, as the luxury brand just announced that it will be opening a hotel in California. The hotel, which is expected to open in 2025, will be the second Bulgari Hotels and Resorts location in the U.S., after the launch of Bulgari Miami Beach, which is […]