jungalow

Jungalow

The project aims in creating an economically modest built form for an agriculturist and his family. Abstraction of urban farming could be seen in both exterior and interior spaces. The design uses the natural light and the built form to…
ballard-residence

Ballard Residence

This was a 285 s.f. rear yard addition to an existing house, adding a family/dining room out back, and a roof deck above. It sits a half-floor below the main floor, allowing easy access to the backyard, and its new…
how-to-make-a-headboard-35-great-ideas

How to Make a Headboard: 35 Great Ideas

There are few décor pices in the bedroom that make an impact as the bed itself. It is the protagonist around which the rest of the room revolves. It sets the style, theme and at times even the color scheme…
villa-kivi

Villa Kivi

VILLA KIVI Villa Kivi is a new generation log home on a tiny island in Finnish archipelago designed for himself by Finnish designer Vertti Kivi. Polar Life Haus, a Finnish wooden house manufacturer, was quick to pick it up for…
11-houseplants-that-flourish-in-low-light

11 Houseplants That Flourish in Low Light

No natural light? No problem. If you’re an aspiring indoor gardener struggling with low lighting at home, don’t despair—you can still have a thriving plant collection. If your space doesn’t catch enough rays for more tropical foliage, you can turn…
la-finca-victoria

La Finca Victoria

The hotel is located on a hill with wonderful cross-ventilation, surrounded by luscious vegetation and the soothing symphony of the native Coqui frogs. Being on one of the highest points of the island provides us with an amazing view of…
moxy-nyc-chelsea

Moxy NYC Chelsea

Refined yet playful, hand-crafted yet modern, Moxy Chelsea reimagines the urban jungle, blending botanically-inspired design with Italian romance. It truly is The Flower District’s new secret garden. Standing 35 stories tall, our hotel features four new dining and drinking concepts…
tips-for-planting-a-succulent-garden

Tips for Planting a Succulent Garden

Succulent gardens range from large planters filled with selections such as echeveria, to an area of the yard that showcases your favorite succulent varieties. In fact, there are so many different varieties to browse, the possibilities seem endless. Their thick,…
abraham-shapiro-aia-architect

Abraham Shapiro, AIA, Architect

Abraham Shapiro, AIA, Architect :: Mid-Century Modern. Tucked into a cul-de-sac at the very top of the Encino hills, a stone’s throw to Mulholland and a three-minute drive to the Skirball Cultural Center, this masterfully designed and recently renovated architectural…