Slip into the moment: You’re strolling through Surf Sports Park in the fall outfit you’ve been dying to wear, maybe even snagging some handmade jewelry with rare natural gemstones from Timka Jewelry while sipping locally made hard kombucha and snacking on Michelin-starred must-try meals from San Die

OWIU Design’s renovation of Ray Kappe’s 1973 Glass Ridge House preserves the architect’s modernist clarity while infusing it with Japanese ryokan-inspired warmth. Located in La Cañada Flintridge, the home now integrates flowing water features, traditional tatami flooring, and artisan-crafted details

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer Homeowners are cashing in on years of home equity gains, even as mortgage rates remain elevated. The trend sent cash-out home refinancing activity to a nearly three-year high in the April-June quarter, according to data from home loan data tracker ICE Mortgage Techn

The Midway Rising project anticipated to replace San Diego’s sports arena site could uplift the region’s local economy with a yearly boost equivalent to that of Comic-Con, according to a newly released economic impact report. Wednesday, the team behind the project released the analysis, which was pr

This weekend’s slate of events includes enchanting concerts, championship sports tournaments, and lots and lots of lemons. Live music fans can catch the mesmerizing spectacle of Auraforms (Friday), the culinary-minded concerto of Tasting Notes (Thursday), and the spellbinding sounds of Cynthia Erivo

When the sky catches fire with oranges, yellows, and deep purples, there’s no better place to end your day than the deck behind Dean and Monica Meredith’s Del Mar home. As the sun dips into the sea, with a green flash if you’re lucky, you can cast your gaze from the Del Mar Fairgrounds to the edge o

A mansion in the Coronado Cays that has yet to find a buyer after nearly two years will be part of an auction in Hong Kong. The newly built mansion at 3 The Point had previously made The San Diego Union-Tribune’s list of luxury homes sitting on the market the longest. It went on sale in November 202

ArchLAB Studio designed the Triangle House to fit a sharply angled plot at the edge of a forest, shaping the plan and pointed form directly from the site’s geometry. The ground floor includes a study, open-plan living and dining area, kitchen, and a covered terrace connecting seamlessly to the garde

Completed in 2025 by ArchLAB, the Green Terrace House is a masterclass in precision, proportion, and integration with its forested hillside site. The design’s most striking gesture is the cantilever, projecting the main living volume over the driveway and resting on two angled concrete supports. Thi

The Wall House is defined by an 80-meter wall running the full length of the property from the entrance to the navigable canal. This element serves as the main structure, organizing the layout and unifying the design. One side contains technical and service areas, while the other side has the living

The value of land in San Diego County continues to tick up, despite economic and real estate pressures. San Diego County’s assessed value of all taxable property — including residential, commercial and industrial land — is now $806 billion, the Assessor’s Office recently said. That is an increase of

Xin Bao, the San Diego Zoo’s four-year-old female panda bear, is tearing at bamboo culms, the hollow stalks that make up the plant, swallowing and going back for more while the splintered detritus collects on her fuzzy belly. In the enclosure next door, Yun Chuan, the five-year-old male, lies in rep

Located in the countryside of Joanópolis, Brazil, The Moenda House by Felipe Rodrigues sits on a 20,000 m² plot overlooking the Mantiqueira Mountains. Built in 2017, the home consists of two interconnected volumes, one for the owners and another for guests. The design prioritizes connection to the l

Little Italy’s newest apartment complex in two years already has less expensive rent than its neighbors, but apartments are smaller and farther from the action. The Ancora building’s 120 studios, which average 479 square feet, are around $2,700 a month, said real estate tracker CoStar, about $100 le

On a narrow uphill-sloping lot in Vancouver, Scott Posno Design created a three-level home that blends Scandinavian cabin influences with modern urban design. Built for two industrial designers, the house uses its compact footprint efficiently, stepping up the slope in a form shaped by city zoning r

“Yessss, I’m a Ludacris fan,” crows 41-year-old downtown resident Kay Thomas, breaking into dance moves to punctuate her point, her cassette-tape earrings swinging. She’s answering the question I ask everyone I meet milling around the perimeter of the Embarcadero’s Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in the h

InForm’s Brighton East 2 in Victoria, Australia, is defined by a dramatic double‑height entry and a clean, modern form. A central spine organizes the layout, with open living, kitchen, and dining spaces on one side, and private functions including a garage, cellar, and gym on the other. Reclaimed wh

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage has fallen to its lowest level in four months, welcome news for prospective homebuyers who have been held back by stubbornly high home financing costs. Related Articles Trump defends the US economy with charts after job re

Originally designed in the 1950s by architect Howard R. Barr, FAIA, this Highland Park home in Austin, Texas, has been thoughtfully expanded and renovated by Clayton Korte. The transformation respects the home’s mid-century modern roots, maintaining the original brick, wood siding, and carefully pro

Designed by Scott Posno Design with interiors by &Daughters, The Farm is a 30-hectare countryside retreat in Southwestern Ontario, created for a family seeking a stronger connection to the land. Drawing inspiration from the traditional longhouse, the main residence stretches 48 meters, clad in charc