ON THE COVER | Discover why architect Grant Kirkpatrick of KAA Design Group believes beauty is essential to human existence—and how craftsmanship remains vital in an age dominated by machines. From Modernist homes built to last generations to globally inspired residences rooted deeply in place, Kirkpatrick’s commitment to intention, nature, and the irreplaceable human touch in architecture.
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Inside the Mind of Grant Kirkpatrick: Architecture as a Radical Act of Beauty
Architect Grant Kirkpatrick of KAA Design emphasizes the fundamental importance of beauty in architecture, arguing it is as essential to human existence as basic needs. He marries modern...
South Bay Digs • November 28, 2025
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2736 Paseo Del Mar: A Resort-Style Estate Overlooking the Pacific
Located on Paseo Del Mar in Palos Verdes Estates, this coastal estate offers refined design, outdoor living, and Pacific Ocean views. The 7,659 sq ft shingle-style residence features six bedrooms,...
South Bay Digs • November 14, 2025
ON THE COVER | Hill Section Hideaway: Inside a secluded Manhattan Beach villa, ideally positioned near Downtown and the beach presented by Jen Caskey of the Jen Caskey Group at Compass.
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1000 Highview Avenue: European-Inspired Villa With Ocean Views in Manhattan Beach
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South Bay Digs • October 31, 2025
ON THE COVER | Riverwave by Kerimov Architects: A Bold Vision for Modern Living - Kerimov Architects' Riverwave, a residential project in Texas, exemplifies the firm's organic and fluid design...
Riverwave by Kerimov Architects: A Bold Vision for Modern Living
Kerimov Architects' Riverwave, a residential project in Texas, exemplifies the firm's organic and fluid design philosophy, harmonizing with its riverside setting. Inspired by water and nature, the...
Feldman Architecture’s Guzhai: Where Architecture Transcends Words
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South Bay Digs • October 17, 2025
ON THE COVER | Spanish Revival: Beautifully updated, a Spanish modern home is Palos Verdes Estates perfection, with sublime privacy, picturesque ocean and canyon views and a lush backyard oasis...
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South Bay Digs • October 3, 2025
ON THE COVER | Villa Sul Mare: Perched along a premier stretch of California coastline, this Palos Verdes Estates villa marries grand design with Pacific Ocean splendor presented by Lauren Forbes...
Papillon in Beverly Hills: Landry Design Group’s Masterpiece of Modern Luxury and French Elegance
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South Bay Digs • September 19, 2025
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1001 1st Street: Award-Winning Contemporary Home in The Hill Section
This award-winning Manhattan Beach Hill Section estate redefines luxury living, blending striking contemporary architecture with panoramic, “usable” ocean views and resort-style amenities....
Paul McClean & the Art of Designing the World’s Most Striking Homes
From sketching houses as a boy in Dublin to designing some of Los Angeles’ most iconic modern estates, Paul McClean has become the definitive architect of the California dream. Known for his...
South Bay Digs • September 5, 2025
ON THE COVER | East Manhattan Beauty: Contemporary coastal luxury meets the warmth of a modern farmhouse in this masterpiece of effortless indoor-outdoor living presented by Rachel Ezra of Vista...
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