• Stacked Simplicity: House São Pedro Embraces Structure and Landscape

    Stacked Simplicity: House São Pedro Embraces Structure and Landscape,Stefan Gheorghe

    House São Pedro in Porto Feliz, Brazil, stands out for its clean geometry and clever use of the site’s slope. FGMF stacked two distinct volumes: a glassy, open-plan base for social areas and a wooden-clad upper block with the bedrooms. This layout isn’t just formal, it works. The cantilever above sh

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  • A Minimalist Cabin Built for Wind, Light, and View

    A Minimalist Cabin Built for Wind, Light, and View,Stefan Gheorghe

    Casa RWO by Gonzalo Rufin Arquitectos is a steel-and-wood cabin built along a ridge in Pupuya, Chile. Its long, horizontal form sits on exposed timber ribs that double as structure and shading. The design uses a raised walkway to connect private and shared spaces, each with separate access.The plan

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  • Massive, tennis-anchored sports complex in play for Chula Vista Bayfront

    Massive, tennis-anchored sports complex in play for Chula Vista Bayfront,Jennifer Van Grove

    A development group that previously explored building a Major League Soccer stadium on the Chula Vista Bayfront is back, albeit absent one partner, with a remastered proposal that is equally ambitious and may be more plausible.The project, named Pangaea, is anchored by a large tennis complex and com

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  • California asking prices dip as homes for sale jump 50%

    California asking prices dip as homes for sale jump 50%,Jonathan Lansner

    How much will California home sellers cut their prices as competition grows?My trusty spreadsheet analyzed Realtor.com statistics on the number of existing houses and condos on the market and their asking prices. The average results for the three months ending in May were compared with two years ear

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  • A Minimalist Retreat from Salvaged Materials

    A Minimalist Retreat from Salvaged Materials,Stefan Gheorghe

    Tucked deep into the Czech countryside, this 68 m² cabin atelier by Jan Tyrpekl redefines sustainable architecture through reuse and simplicity. Constructed almost entirely from recycled materials—larch decking, spruce cladding, borrowed windows and light fixtures—the cabin reflects a deeply persona

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  • Modern Retreat with a View: Sonoma Ridge House Blends Architecture and Landscape

    Modern Retreat with a View: Sonoma Ridge House Blends Architecture and Landscape,Stefan Gheorghe

    Set into the slopes of California’s Sonoma Hills, the Sonoma Ridge House by Holder Parlette redefines indoor-outdoor living through a bold architectural response to topography and climate. The design carefully navigates the terrain, allowing the house to step gently down the ridge, preserving mature

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  • Guide to San Diego Comic-Con 2025

    Guide to San Diego Comic-Con 2025,Cole Novak

    Get ready to geek out—San Diego Comic-Con 2025 returns to the San Diego Convention Center from Thursday, July 24, through Sunday, July 27. This massive pop-culture celebration draws fans from around the world for panels, celebrity appearances, exclusive merch, cosplay, and major announcements from t

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  • Looking for a roommate or housemate? Speed ‘dating’ event could help you find a match

    Looking for a roommate or housemate? Speed ‘dating’ event could help you find a match,Roxana Popescu

    A roommate can bring on the best of times. Or the worst of times.She can be the person you pile onto the couch with and binge every season of “Grey’s Anatomy.” Or the person who steals your Anthropologie gift card and lets her sick cat into your room so it can pee on your beloved vintage grey coat.

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  • Where’s the best city for renters in Southern California?

    Where’s the best city for renters in Southern California?,Jonathan Lansner

    Irvine is Southern California’s top spot for renters and San Bernardino the worst, according to a national ranking of places to be a tenant.My trusty spreadsheet reviewed a recent rentability scorecard from WalletHub, which graded 182 large U.S. cities – including 20 in Southern California – on thei

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  • A Glass Nest Among Trees

    A Glass Nest Among Trees,Stefan Gheorghe

    Perched gently atop timber stilts in the Austrian countryside, the Zen House by Jan Tyrpekl is a minimalist retreat that feels both weightless and deeply grounded in nature. Elevated four meters above the orchard floor, the 30 m² glass micro-home was designed for reflection, calm, and connection wit

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  • M House in Portugal Embraces Light, Landscape, and Concrete Precision

    M House in Portugal Embraces Light, Landscape, and Concrete Precision,Stefan Gheorghe

    Located in Portugal, M House by Silverline Architects is a striking example of contemporary residential architecture that balances concrete strength with a strong connection to its surroundings. The home features a bold, floating concrete upper volume that shades the open-plan living space below, wh

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  • 16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 9–13

    16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 9–13,Cole Novak

    With summer in full swing and a high 70s in the forecast for this weekend, there is no better time to be outside, especially with the return of marquee events like the Over The Line World Championships, Beethoven by the Bay and the University of San Diego Wine Classic. Outdoor activities also includ

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  • A Curved Concrete Refuge Blending with the Landscape

    A Curved Concrete Refuge Blending with the Landscape,Stefan Gheorghe

    Casa Olivos by Gonzalo Bardach Arquitectura, located on a golf course slope in Pilar, Argentina, offers a stunning architectural response to its natural setting. The most striking feature is its curved concrete roof, seamlessly merging into a green terrace, blurring the boundary between architecture

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  • Where to Eat Near Downtown During Comic-Con 2025

    Where to Eat Near Downtown During Comic-Con 2025,Cole Novak

    Over 17 years of eating through the city, I’ve kept a list of the dishes and drinks and places that floored me—the ones I yammer on about to strangers. For Comic-Con, I thought I’d share nearly 50 of my favorites within striking distance of the comic core: Gaslamp, Barrio Logan, Little Italy, Missio

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  • 50 of the Best Restaurants Near Downtown San Diego

    50 of the Best Restaurants Near Downtown San Diego,Cole Novak

    Over 18 years of eating through the city as a food writer—a profession that feels like it needs an “ahem” attached to it—I’ve kept a list of the dishes and drinks and places that floored me. The ones I yammer on about to strangers, or share with people I love who don’t owe me money. For Comic-Con, I

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  • The Best Restaurants Near Downtown San Diego

    The Best Restaurants Near Downtown San Diego,Cole Novak

    Over 18 years of eating through the city as a food writer—a profession that feels like it needs an “ahem” attached to it—I’ve kept a list of the dishes and drinks and places that floored me. The ones I yammer on about to strangers, or share with people I love who don’t owe me money. For Comic-Con, I

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  • Winning Essay: Becoming Here

    Winning Essay: Becoming Here,Cole Novak

    As I boarded the orange line trolley on a Monday, my eyes snapped to the empty seat next to the conductor’s cabin. The usual occupant wasn’t there. For six months, he had been a fixture in the first car, his presence as reliable as the trolley’s 6:26 a.m. departure. Then, he vanished.The quiet rhyth

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  • Native Star Boutique Arrives With All Indigenous-Made Products

    Native Star Boutique Arrives With All Indigenous-Made Products,Cole Novak

    “Our ties are so strong to the land because of who we are as Native people,” says Ruth-Ann Thorn, a self-proclaimed “original local” from Vista and a tribal member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians. “Sooner or later, the ancestors call you back to start doing your role within this long legacy of

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  • A Del Mar mansion just slashed its asking price by $15.5 million

    A Del Mar mansion just slashed its asking price by $15.5 million,Phillip Molnar

    A sluggish luxury market has led to a Del Mar mansion price drop its asking price by $15.5 million.The newly built mansion at 2920 Camino Del Mar went on sale in November for $75 million but recently had its price changed to $59.5 million.A multi-million dollar haircut isn’t unheard of for a final s

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  • The Local’s Guide to Visiting Hillcrest, CA

    The Local’s Guide to Visiting Hillcrest, CA,Cole Novak

    Hello Hilcrest, you fabulous forest of fun. Nestled between Mission Hills, Balboa Park, and North Park, Hillcrest holds it down as SD’s glitteriest ’hood and the anchor of our Pride festivals and proud LGBTQ history.But it wasn’t always this way. Originally marketed in the late 1800s by George Hill

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