The whole state of Texas is a bit country, mixed in with a whole lot of city.  Austin, in particular, is also extremely progressive, especially in its architecture. Austin architecture… Continue reading Austin Architecture at Its Best

There is definitely something magical about Hollywood. Hollywood represents glamour, beauty, temptation, seduction, and of course, movie stars. The word historic has a grounding effect as though it is real,… Continue reading The Hollywood Historic Mansion Revisited

There’s no doubt that architects are influenced by many different factors, ranging from spiritual beliefs of the client and environmental conditions, to current social trends, property location, and even cultural… Continue reading Instagrammable Architecture

Philip Cortelyou Johnson was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 8th, 1906. He died on January 25th, 2005, in New Canaan, Connecticut. Johnson was educated at the Hackley School in… Continue reading Architect Philip Johnson: A True Creative

We’ll call this the “ride of honor.” The American Institute of Architects (AIA) produced a map with landmarks crediting the Black architects involved in their design and build. In light… Continue reading Los Angeles Buildings by Black Architects

Every year there is a new trend in just about every industry. Architecture is one of the most exciting sectors — because it becomes part of our past and then… Continue reading 5 Architectural Design “Trends” Here to Stay

Exciting news! Check out our feature from Luxe Magazine, highlighting a fantastic project recently completed in La Quinta, California. We’re also excited for an upcoming editor Q&A with Gerald Olesker,… Continue reading Luxe Magazine Features ADG Lighting Project in La Quinta, California

Call it anything you want, but good architectural design will never age.  Now, there is a growing market for current architects that hasn’t been conquered before, and it looks like… Continue reading Aging In Place: A New Frontier in Home Design

These ladies stand proudly on Steiner Street in beautiful urban chic San Francisco. Don’t let their name or their color display fool you — these ladies are anything but cheap.… Continue reading The Painted Ladies of San Francisco

Arieh Sharon was born on May 28, 1900, in Poland. He died at the age of 84 on July 24, 1984, in Paris, France. He studied at the German Technical… Continue reading Arieh Sharon: A Different Type of Architect