F5: Bryan Young on the Dominican Republic, Alexander Girard Artwork + More

Originally from Los Angeles, Bryan Young noticed buildings even when he was young, and one by Louis Kahn left a lasting impression. As a teenager, he surfed Black’s Beach in San Diego, California, where you could see the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. “It is still one of the clearest and mos

Urby Is Rethinking Apartment Living Through Design and Community

For most young professionals, the prospect of renting a decently sized apartment in the center of a major U.S. metropolis like New York, Denver, or Miami can seem impossible. The cost of living in highly desirable urban centers has far outpaced overall salary increases. Urby is seeking to rectify th

This Sculptural Dubai Home Turns Arches and Light Into Everyday Luxury

At first glance, The White Arcade feels almost weightless. Bathed in natural light and wrapped in a palette of warm whites, creamy stone, pale oak, and soft brass, the renovated Dubai villa could easily read as austere. Instead, thanks to a thoughtful interplay of sculptural architecture, tactile ma

A Beautiful Charleston Home and Chantilly Cake: Friday Finds

This summer has been busy and I’m struggling to keep up with my blog schedule, but so far I’m managing. But I’m going to get even busier in the not-too-distant future. My daughter Bridget is pregnant again (baby number five!!) and needs a larger home. You might remember her first house, a charming b