Architecture
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The reimagining of Beverly Hills’ Temple Emanuel is the perfect intersection of hallowed and forward thinking.
Editor’s Letter—December 2011
The things that unite our city can be found in all corners.
Northern Exposure Art + Architecture
by MAYER RUS Contemporary Art Gallery 604-681-2700 / contemporaryartgallery.ca A show of 1960s work by...
Northern Exposure
A curated guide to what’s up in Vancouver: hotels, bars, art, architecture and shopping.
Love Shack
Just a little old place in Los Feliz for a designing couple to transform into a home.
Meet the Archers
A trio of Los Angeles designers that defies categorization and eschews trends duly rises from under the radar.
Culture(d)—August 2011
Brothers Grimm tales, verklempt over Vermeer and L.A.'s upcoming FYF-dom.
Bay Watch Art + Architecture
by MAYER RUS San Francisco Museum of Modern Art / sfmoma.org The museum’s big expansion—designed...
High and Mighty
The new bridge over the river Colorado wasn’t designed as a work of art, but necessity became the mother to grandeur.
Starship Enterprise
Windowless, wrapped in a skin of panels and holding the collection of world’s richest man Carlos Slim Helú, Soumaya Museum brings a new kind of attraction to Mexico City.
Culture(d)—May 2011
In the realm of art and ideas: an exploration of beauty, classic films in L.A.'s classic theaters...and the dark visions of Tim Burton.
Editor’s Note
Our May issue hones in on the arts of architecture and design—two always seen but not always appreciated applications of practical magic.
Culture(d)—April 2011
In the realm of art and ideas: the annual L.A. Antiques Show, the magic of Harry Houdini...and a celebration of Alvin Ailey.
Culture(d)—March 2011
In the realm of arts and ideas—from Hedi Slimane’s design of a decade to Michael McClure’s signature growls and whispers.
Culture(d)—February 2011
In the realm of arts and ideas—from a rapper’s delight to Variations of Jane Fonda to John Waters’ vaudeville for a new generation.
The New New York
With recent developments in everything from architecture to hotels to retail, there’s still no place like Gotham.
Culture(d)—January 2011
In the realm of arts and ideas, from seminal photography tomes to art shows for the generations.
Social Engineering
One idiosyncratic getaway takes mechanics to new heights in its aim to be a home where bonding with your loved ones and your surroundings is paramount.
Intrepid Traveler London Calling, Again
London’s design scene flourishes anew in endless hotels, restaurants, galleries and shops, from the toniest stretches of Mayfair to the recently fashionable Shoreditch.
Everyday Radical
Fritz Haeg will change the way we see the world, starting with the lawn and gardens right outside our windows.
Tastemakers Frederick + Laurie Samitaur-Smith
Can real-estate development be a path to progressive social action? Frederick and Laurie Samitaur-Smith believe so and are proving it in Culver City.
Seoul Mate
Pierre Koenig’s modern-architecture masterpiece Case Study House No. 21 exhibits global balance with an owner who showcases Eastern art through a series of visiting installations.
All That Glitters
Robert Stone sets his sights on the stories buildings tell, the personal and cultural iconography they manifest—and even the feelings they evoke.
Surf’s Up
Photographer Dewey Nicks’ seaside Santa Barbara home is a handsome, modern mix for a handsome, modern family.
Welcome to L.A.
Designers Patrick Kinmonth and Antonio Monfreda translate Missoni’s classic undulating fashion lines to its new Beverly Hills space.
Beyond Modern
Whimsy is not typically associated with serious contemporary architecture and art. But for Pae White and Tom Marble, the quality of playfulness is essential.
Tastemakers 2009 Michael Maltzan
From his offices in Silver Lake, Maltzan has developed one of the most groundbreaking architectural practices in the nation—an achievement that led to his being named a finalist for the 2009 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award.
Tastemakers 2009 Sharon Johnston & Mark Lee
Without a trademark style, architects Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee challenge the lone-draftsman romantic ideal. “Our common thread is that we try to have as much complexity in a project as possible while maintaining its coherence and directness." A winning formula indeed.
21st-Century Altruism
A look at the Las Vegas lives of Jenna and Michael Morton—the N9NE Group, tackling local causes and the magnificent house they built overlooking Red Rock Canyon.
The Style List—February 2009
Intérieurs home and garden shop in WeHo, Sally Sohn baubles, French design firm Baccarat, Don Freeman's portrait of Ted Muehling, the new Andaz West Hollywood on Sunset and more.
Elements of Style
The Brentwood home of Nancy Heller and Fred Specktor is a kaleidoscope of aesthetic tastes and personal passions.
Cliffhanger: Lautner’s Garcia House
See photos of the refurbished Garcia House, one of John Lautner's midcentury gifts to L.A. in addition to his landmark projects like the Chemosphere and the Elrod houses.
What’s Frank Up To?
Editor in Chief Annie Gilbar talks intimately with Gehry about his recent architecture, daily routine and plans for future work.
