We’re excited to feature a new project submitted through our Submit Your Work section, a custom residence in Pocahontas, South Carolina, designed by DK Studio. This home blends contemporary architecture with a strong connection to nature, using clean lines, warm materials, and a thoughtful layout th

We’re now nearly three quarters of the way through 2025, and with fall in full swing, there are many ways to be out and about in San Diego this weekend. Those looking for some festival fun can check out the free Pacific Beachfest, the second annual SDTJ International Jazz Festival and weekend-long O

For over two decades, the San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS) has worked collaboratively with San Diego Magazine to recognize physicians who are held in the highest regard by their peers. Votes and nominations are open to all physicians in San Diego. For this year’s election, polling was open f

The dream is a piano duet. Picture it: a person with a limb difference and a humanoid robot sitting side-by-side; both utilizing the same type of revolutionary bionic hands to play; each moving their fingers individually; striking keys in rhythm with dexterity, speed, and intention. Maybe Mozart’s d

Architect João Tiago Aguiar designed the V House as a bold composition of stone volumes that unfold around a central courtyard. Located in Portigaul, the house reads as a continuous monolith—walls, roof, and floors all wrapped in the same pale stone—yet inside, light, greenery, and water shape an en

October is here, and San Diego is coming alive with spirits and festivities. The month kicks off with lively Oktoberfest events, including large celebrations in La Mesa and Ocean Beach. Once you’ve had your beer and bratwurst fix, check out the second annual San Diego Tijuana Jazz Fest or the San Di

Cool things are afoot—and sometimes they’re happening in what can appear to be otherwise boring places. Pulling into the office park in Rancho Bernardo where bionics company. Psyonic recently upgraded to a larger space, I was admittedly underwhelmed. Office parks, after all, scream dull utilitariani

On Chile’s Canela coast, architect Benjamín Goñi designed a home oriented to rare northern views of the Pacific. The house structure is defined by four low wooden volumes for private areas, two parallel concrete walls, and a central living space that opens fully to the horizon. The clad exterior in

Founded by Shamine Linton in 2006, Sharia’s Closet provides free, emergency clothing to those experiencing financial hardship or crisis. The idea first began after Linton first immigrated to the US. Along with her family, she began taking clothes, food, and household items back to Jamaica twice a ye

After losing their son Emilio to acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2000, Richard and Diane Nares chose to honor his memory by creating an organization to help families in similar situations find support. In 2003, the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) was founded as a way to help low-income underserved fam

From the street, Stealth by APOLLO Architects & Associates reads as a solid stone block, its slate-gray facade giving nothing away. The design prioritizes privacy, yet once inside, the home reveals itself as a light-filled sanctuary shaped by Japanese sensibilities. Minimalist lines, natural materia

To celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter hosted a long weekend of fundraising events to benefit the San Diego Music Foundation. Parrotheads and parakeets enjoyed tropical cocktails, performances from local artists, and bid on exciting prizes in a travel-themed s

Located in the Krkonoše National Park, the Horní Malá Úpa Mountain Chalet by OK PLAN ARCHITECTS blends contemporary comfort with the vernacular character of the Czech highlands. Clad in charred wood and topped with an anthracite metal roof, the gabled structure draws from traditional Krkonoše forms

Fall in San Diego means crisp evenings, festive décor, and of course, pumpkin patches. Whether you’re looking for a full farm experience with hayrides and corn mazes or just a quick spot to pick the perfect pumpkin and snap a few photos, San Diego County has plenty of options for families. Here are

Fall is here and the smell of beer is in the air. While flights to Munich are a bit pricey and will set you back 12 hours, San Diego’s Oktoberfest celebrations offer a much cheaper alternative—minus the jetlag. If you needed an excuse to drink beer, listen to live music, and dig your lederhosen and

Fall has officially arrived and while some may be mourning the end of summer, the city is ensuring you have plenty of ways to get out and about and enjoy the new season. The menu for this weekend includes a pair of eco-friendly festivals at the second annual Wasted event and the inaugural San Diego

Overlooking a wooded lake in Michigan, Sodon Lake House from Disbrown Iannuzzi is designed for light, openness, and family living. Inside, large windows and white interiors create an uplifting atmosphere that feels both modern and serene. The renovation enhanced both aesthetics and performance. Unin

Armstrong Cottage is an off-grid, net zero retreat in Peterborough, Canada, designed by Peter Braithwaite Studio for a Toronto family. Built on an island with difficult access, the project required barges, floating docks, and winter ice crossings to transport materials and machinery. The house is ma

Chapelle MI is a contemporary extension to a historic stone chapel in Mortagne-sur-Sèvre. The project from Atelier Ose respects the original heritage while introducing a modern timber structure that adapts to the sloping terrain. Built on pilotis, the new volumes appear suspended, reducing their imp

In Asturias, a modern residence by Jovino Martínez Sierra Arquitectos frames expansive views of the Cantabrian Sea and the surrounding meadows. Large windows and clean white volumes open the house to the landscape, giving it a strong connection to its natural setting. High ceilings and an exposed co