Saturday was Cinco De Mayo, a holiday that many Americans celebrate, but don't really know the significance of the day. Cinco De Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. According to Houzz, "The French intervention in Mexico lasted only six years — from 1861 to 1867 — but the influence of the French on... [Read more...]
Adam Levine’s Hollywood Home Featured in Architectural Digest
We were pleasantly surprised to see Adam Levine's, the Maroon 5 front man and a judge on the hit NBC show The Voice, affinity for mid-century modern. His 1940s Hollywood Hills home, which was featured in Architectural Digest, is a mix between vintage and contemporary style pieces. In the home a Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg portrait shares the space with a 1960s... [Read more...]
The race to the top in design just got a little bit crazy. It seems Obayashi Corp, the developer behind Tokyo's Sky Tree, announced their plans to build an elevator to space. No it is not April 1st, and yes we are serious. Or at least Obayashi Corp is serious. The space elevator will be an estimated 22,370-mile high with a completion date set for 2050. Welcome... [Read more...]
