Our design partner, Christopher Kempel, AIA, was invited to write the preface to the international book Villa in Nature: Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability.  The publisher iFengSpace calls this volume a "visual feast" of the world's best residential designers. Our 33rd Street Residence is featured on the front cover and our Mandeville Canyon Residence is highlighted as well. (iFengSpace, 2011) Download Preface (1.5MB), 33rd Street excerpt (1.5MB), and Mandeville Canyon excerpt (2MB).

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The French magazine Architectecture Durable, translated "Sustainable Architecture," specializes in projects that prioritize an ecologically conscious approach to design. This month the publication highlights two of our projects, the Banyan Drive Treehouse and Mandeville Canyon Residence. (Molitor & Madux, August-October 2011) Download Full Article.

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This week, the Los Angeles Downtown News takes a look inside the recently completed Metropolitan building. This front-page article explains the owner's love affair with this 1913 historic Broadway structure and why he sought the expertise of Rocky Rockefeller for his loft project. (Guzmàn, April 2011) Read Article Online.

Italian Magazine Ville e Case has revealed a beautiful article showcasing our Mandeville Canyon Residence, whose title translates "Excellence in Modern Design." We found this fitting, as our firm slogan concludes with those four words.  (Balestrieri, September 2010) Download Full Article.

Slovakian magazine SaB, known for its international coverage of residential construction, is currently featuring the Banyan Drive Treehouse. The article's title translates, "Where Ideas are Hatched." (Štefancová, August 2010) Read Article Online or Download Full Article.

On Mondays the Los Angeles Times blog features a new home whose design is presented in the architect's own words.  This week it was our 33rd Street Residence, presented by Christopher Kempel, AIA.  (Harnagel, August 2010) Read Article Online.

Architectural Record is highlighting our Banyan Drive Treehouse at the top of its Featured Studios and Retreats list. This thorough online article includes a brilliant slideshow and a detailed "Spec Sheet" of all participating consultants and utilized products.

French Magazine Architecture Intérieure Créé just published a double-page spread titled "Satellites" highlighting our Banyan Drive Treehouse. (L.B., July-September 2010) Download Full Article.

Westside Magazine's latest issue chronicles the relationship between a client and their architect.  This inspiring story reflects how a creative family of five fulfilled their California dream home.  We are honored to have participated in such a delightful process.  (Morgan, May/June 2010) Read Full Article.

California Home + Design Magazine focuses on our "one-of-a-kind" backyard getaway this month.  In a short column titled, "What's Hot and Happening in California Design," the article describes this unique birthday gift from a husband to his wife.  (Maduell, May 2010) Download Full Article