Stretching from highway 54 to the border, Chula Vista is the heavyweight of San Diego’s South Bay—a sprawling city of 275,000 with one foot in the past and the other stepping forward. On the west side, you’ll find old-school charm: a historic downtown, cozy neighborhoods, midcentury homes, a breezy

Tucked into the woods of Suizhou, China, The Treehouse, Mask in the Forest by Moguang Studio is a 190 m² retreat raised above ground to protect ancient trees and enhance forest views. Built in 2023, the structure features charred cedar cladding and geometric forms that respond to the site’s irregula

Located in Khao Yai, Thailand, BAAN O+O sits on sloped terrain without altering the landform. The Junsekino Architect and Design elevated the structure, minimizing earthwork and using a compact footprint to reduce impact. This elevated design reinterprets the traditional “tai thun” space beneath Tha

Anyone who’s walked down the old-timey main drag in Julian knows the Cuyamaca Mountain town still feels a lot like it must have in the late 1800s. The area struck gold—literally—in 1869, and became an official town in 1870. But it wasn’t until a few years later that the quaint city 60 miles northeas

Investors own more than half of all the houses in seven California counties.That’s one eye-catching nugget from my trusty spreadsheet’s review of data on investor activity across the nation from BatchData, a small data tracker that digs deeper into property records than many traditional real estate

Set into the steep slopes of Mexico City’s Lomas de Vista Hermosa, the LAI House by BROISSIN is a 923 m² residence that flows with the land. Anchored into the terrain with a cascading, multi-level layout, the home unfolds across five levels, two above and three below street level, revealing shifting

Tucked into the foothills of the Aravalli Range, the Container House project by RSDA transforms humble shipping containers into two inviting, light-filled homes named Champa and Chameli.Champa is formed from five 20-foot containers in a U-shaped layout, while Chameli uses two 40-foot containers arra

Villa M, designed by Triptyque Architecture with interiors by Philippe Starck, stands as a powerful example of how architecture can integrate nature into the urban fabric.Located in Paris’s Montparnasse district, this bold structure uses greenery not as decoration, but as a fundamental building mate

The development team proposing a massive, tennis-anchored sports complex on the Chula Vista Bayfront has secured an important contract with the Port of San Diego, giving the group a relatively short window of time to sign a professional athlete to be the face of the project.The seven-member Board of

Whether you’re a San Diego resident or a summertime visitor to America’s Finest City, this weekend offers a lineup of events that prove SD is the place to be. San Diego Pride brings a plethora of activities, including the free Pride Parade and the two-day festival at Marston Point in Balboa Park. Up

No badge? No problem. Comic-Con might be the main event, but San Diego is bursting with offsite experiences anyone can get into. Whether you want to meet your favorite comic artist, dance the night away, pretend you’re in the Whoniverse, or simply grab a selfie in a life-size Barbie box, here are 12

No badge? No problem. Comic-Con might be the main event, but San Diego is bursting with offsite experiences anyone can get into. Whether you want to meet your favorite comic artist, dance the night away, pretend you’re in the Whoniverse, or simply grab a selfie in a life-size Barbie box, here are 12

In San Diego, sunshine isn’t just a weather pattern; it’s our religion. We chase it, bask in it, and occasionally pine for it when June gloom overstays its welcome. As a longevity doctor who’s spent years preaching healthy habits, I’ve learned that worshiping Earth’s nearest star comes at a cost (he

Set deep in the Austrian forest of Fontanella, the Bregenzerwald Vacation Home by Architektur-SCHWEIGHOFER replaces a 1960s container house with a carefully considered timber structure. Instead of demolishing everything, the architects reused the existing foundations, adapting the footprint to house

Tucked at the edge of the Teton Village forest in Wyoming, the Caju House is a bold yet restrained response to the rugged landscape. Named after the Brazilian fruit caju, whose rich orange skin inspired the home’s weathered steel exterior, this residence was designed for a Miami-based family seeking

Located in the quiet village of Pähl, Germany, the House in Mitterfischen by Florian Nagler Architekten is a study in purposeful simplicity and precise material pairing. Built in 2020, this 255 m² residence focuses on clarity—both in spatial organization and construction logic.From an architect’s po

I’d been living in my Allied Gardens home for almost five years and had given up on ever finding a furniture arrangement that made any sense.My 1,100-square-foot house is identical in layout to many in the neighborhood. Much of Allied Gardens was developed in the 1950s as tract housing. “Built with

Designed by TRAWA Arquitectos, Tiny Auro in Puerto Varas is a striking example of space-conscious architecture set in an extraordinary location between Lake Llanquihue and the Calbuco volcano. Wrapped in black cladding and capped with a steep gabled roof, the cabin’s compact form blends with its for

Located in the upscale community of Santa Ponça, Mallorca, the Twelve Villa blends Mediterranean character with contemporary clarity by Jaime Salva. Surrounded by lush vegetation and designed for both locals and international residents, the house sits on a generous 1,000 m² plot.From the beginning,

Located in Hagenberg, Austria, House Mesh is a compact 205 m² residence designed by Caramel Architekten with a striking corrugated aluminum facade and folded green roof. The bold, reflective exterior sets a futuristic tone while offering thermal regulation and ventilation thanks to its layered const