• A Rustic Modern Retreat Overlooking Lake Keowee,Stefan Gheorghe

    A Rustic Modern Retreat Overlooking Lake Keowee

    Perched on a serene hillside within The Reserve at Lake Keowee, this stunning residence by MHK Architecture and Ridgeline Design Studio, embraces natural materials, expansive glass openings, and clean-lined geometry, all harmoniously integrated into the lush lakefront landscape. The living area cen

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  • A Shelter That Disappears in the Forest,Stefan Gheorghe

    A Shelter That Disappears in the Forest

    Tucked into the forested slopes above Portugal’s Douro River, Douro Wood House from MJARC – Arquitectos Associados, lda seems less built than grown from the earth itself. Its living green roof, blanketed with native vegetation, allows the structure to vanish into the hillside. Raised lightly on

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  • The Evolution of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar,Cole Novak

    The Evolution of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar

    I moved to San Diego in 2009, about two years after the Grand Del Mar opened its doors. Back then, I was just starting my writing career while learning about this new city, exploring its beaches, discovering that tacos are a lifestyle more than just a meal, and finding that casual was the name of t

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