Álvaro Siza

Perhaps one of the most admired architects, Álvaro Siza has been inspiring modern design since his humble beginnings, building small home projects in his birth town, Matosinhos in Portugal during the 1950’s. Now, with over half a century of projects in his midst, Siza’s range of architectural interests remains especially broad, from residences to churches, schools, shopping centers, libraries, museums, and occasionally furniture.

His design for the The Iberê Camargo Foundation’s, a monumental project, has been heralded as, arguably, his most outstanding work to date.

S.F.’s Mission District Goes Large

Proving Good Design is no longer just for the rich, the City by the Bay is bracing for a massive influx of affordable housing, located right in the middle of San Francisco’s famous Mission District. Arquitectonica, an award-winning architectural firm based in Miami, is going cross-country to create Trinity Place, an enormous, six building, 1,900-unit residential complex that will be the largest apartment development in San Francisco since the years after World War II. One third of those units will either be priced below the going market rates or rent-controlled. – bringing the sublime experience of living in a home designed by a top architect to the masses.….

For Ultimate Luxury – Go Underground

Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve

African safari vacation usually means a stay in a colonial, plantation-style hotel, or perhaps in a resort set in the treetops. Now, the Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is taking luxury South African accommodation where it has never gone before – underground. Located on a private game reserve featuring 3 more “traditional” accommodation options, the Earth Lodge has been described as the most environmentally sensitive lodge in Africa. The totally-unique design of this 13-suite hotel is actually sculpted into the side of a hill, making it almost invisible on the surface. However, amazing delights await the visitor beneath the ground.

Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve