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Madrid food
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

A Los Cabos Home Raises the Roof(s)

Casa en Palmilla integrates shade into its design with L-shaped roofs, enhancing comfort and aesthetics in sunny Los Cabos.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Creston House / Mork-Ulnes Architects

Mork-Ulnes Architects restored a Roger Lee-designed home, preserving its mid-century essence while modernizing it for contemporary living.
Madrid food
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

A Los Cabos Home Raises the Roof(s)

Casa en Palmilla integrates shade into its design with L-shaped roofs, enhancing comfort and aesthetics in sunny Los Cabos.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Creston House / Mork-Ulnes Architects

Mork-Ulnes Architects restored a Roger Lee-designed home, preserving its mid-century essence while modernizing it for contemporary living.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

A determined buyer successfully navigated the CalHFA Dream program to secure a home with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
fromVulture
2 days ago

Beaches Did Make Me Sad, But Not the Way It Wants To

Eight years ago, when producers tried to seduce the Chardonnay drinkers of the tristate area with a Broadway-musical adaptation of a beloved Garry Marshall movie, the results were a study in deadly theater.
Writing
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses

Protesters oppose a housing development on Enderby Golf Course, emphasizing the need to preserve green spaces and affordable housing.
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Why The Traditional 'R' Rule For Eating Oysters Doesn't Really Apply Anymore - Tasting Table

The old oyster rule refers to the toxic red tides common in ocean waters during warmer months - which also happens to be oyster spawning season.
SF food
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

This Solar-powered Houseboat Is Florida's Most Wish-listed Airbnb-and It Has 'Breathtaking,' 360-degree Ocean Views

Travelers in Florida are increasingly interested in unique vacation rentals like solar-powered floating homes instead of traditional cottages.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The housing trend reinventing the California suburbs

Megan Keithly's experience reflects a growing trend where new homeowners prioritize living near working farms, engaging in activities like making homemade diaper cream from local ingredients.
Agriculture
Mission District
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Escalates Pressure on Half Moon Bay to Approve Farmworker Housing | KQED

Half Moon Bay faces pressure to approve a delayed affordable housing project for farmworkers after a mass shooting incident.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

Mayor Mamdani proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar pieds-a-terre owned by non-residents to raise revenue for New York City.
London food
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

The Hamptons, But Make It British: An Ode to West Wittering in Sussex

West Wittering beach in West Sussex offers a mix of family-friendly activities, bird-watching, and watersports, making it a versatile coastal destination.
Paris food
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

I've Lived on the French Riviera for Nearly 20 Years-This Is the Most Charming Town to Visit

Villefranche-sur-Mer offers a serene escape from Nice, combining stunning scenery with a rich cinematic history.
#california
OMG science
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

An extreme marine heat wave simmers off California's coast right now

California is experiencing unprecedented heat waves and ocean temperatures, impacting marine life and breaking historical records.
California
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
OMG science
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

An extreme marine heat wave simmers off California's coast right now

California is experiencing unprecedented heat waves and ocean temperatures, impacting marine life and breaking historical records.
California
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
4 days ago

Rare endangered shark spotted in Barcelona port raises questions for beach season

A juvenile blue shark was spotted in Barcelona's Port Olimpic, highlighting unusual marine patterns and the species' critically endangered status.
fromElite Traveler
4 days ago

Meet Zero: The Renewable Superyacht With a World-First Power System

Zero eliminates diesel engines entirely, replacing them with an all-electric power and propulsion system with a DC grid at its core, and photovoltaic-thermal panels that capture the light and heat of solar energy.
Alternative transportation
Portland food
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

I've Traveled California for 20+ Years and This Is My Favorite Beach Town-With Laid-back Charm and 17 Miles of Coastline

Pismo Beach offers a unique blend of relaxation and activities, making it an ideal getaway on California's Central Coast.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

California court curbs Coastal Commission on building permits

California Supreme Court ruled against the Coastal Commission's denial of building permits, reinforcing local authority in housing development decisions.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
18 hours ago

These Miami Homeowners Assembled a Dream Design Team for Their Modernist Home

The home's design emphasizes Miami Beach's essence, featuring an upside-down layout for views and contemporary interpretations of Art Deco.
#virginia-beach
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Boston real estate

Real Estate Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA: Prices Rise

Virginia Beach's housing market is competitive, with rising prices and limited inventory favoring sellers.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Boston real estate

Real Estate Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA: Prices Rise

Virginia Beach's housing market is tight, with shrinking inventory and rising prices, contrasting sharply with national trends.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA: Prices Rise

Virginia Beach's housing market is competitive, with rising prices and limited inventory favoring sellers.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA: Prices Rise

Virginia Beach's housing market is tight, with shrinking inventory and rising prices, contrasting sharply with national trends.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How the post-war homebuilders built the modern playbook

The modern American homebuilding industry is rooted in post-WWII innovations that transformed construction into a systematic, efficient process.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Sunset Dunes One Year Out: They Built It, and People Came - Streetsblog San Francisco

Sunset Dunes park celebrates its one-year anniversary with over 1.7 million visitors, boosting local businesses and enhancing community engagement.
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

26 Best Beaches in the U.S. for Sand, Surf, and Scenic Escapes-From Hawaiian Shores to the Atlantic Coast

The U.S. offers diverse beaches catering to various preferences and activities throughout the year.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
Miami food
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 days ago

7 Resorts Where You Can Help Baby Turtles Reach the Sea

Eco-luxury hotels are enhancing sea turtle conservation through nesting zones, incubation centers, and guest participation in protective initiatives.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Coastal Flooding in 2050 With Climate Scientist James Renwick

Coastal flooding due to climate change could increase by two feet in the next century without immediate radical action to reduce emissions.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
4 weeks ago

French Riviera city of Nice begins its annual beach makeover

Nice's Promenade des Anglais undergoes annual beach nourishment to combat erosion and maintain its pebble beach for summer tourism.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Beach cleanups can save the lives of marine animals. This calculator tells you exactly how many

If you enter the amounts of different types of plastic that you clean up into the Wildlife Impact Calculator, it will tell you how many animal lives would have been at risk, had those items made their way into the ocean and been ingested.
Environment
Retirement
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

9 Best Coastal Towns in the U.S. for Retirees

Coastal retirement destinations offer health benefits, varied lifestyles, and options across multiple price ranges, with Florida and Georgia providing accessible communities featuring outdoor activities, cultural amenities, and quality healthcare.
Design
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

Seashells Are Back in Style - But Not the Way You Remember

Shell mosaics are re-emerging in design as architectural elements, moving beyond their quaint origins to create atmospheric spaces.
Environment
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Locals fought against Calif. hillside work for years - and lost

The Ventura Hills Nature Preserve, spanning 1,645 acres, permanently protects the city's northern hillsides after decades of conflict between residents, developers, and conservation groups.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The 'Oyster Capital Of The East Coast' Isn't The State You Might Expect - Tasting Table

East Coast oysters are known and loved over the world for the clean minerality and distinctive salinity, which is reflective of the cold Atlantic waters where they come from. Although Maine and Maryland get a lot of credit, oysters are present along the continent's entire eastern coast, as far north as Canada's Prince Edward Island all the way down to South Florida.
Silicon Valley food
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Transforming a Concrete Shell into a Wooden Interior Shaped by the Sea

A Mediterranean harbor house renovation transforms a raw concrete shell into a material-driven interior that echoes maritime atmosphere through spatial organization, natural materials, and carefully controlled views of the surrounding landscape.
#coastal-architecture
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago
Design

Coastal House / Splinter Society

Large family coastal house uses natural, honest materials and refined robust design to withstand coastal weather while providing light-filled, open living spaces.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago
Renovation

This Santa Cruz Cottage Will Eventually Fall Into the Sea-But One Family Bought It Anyway

A Santa Cruz coastal cottage overlooking Monterey Bay was renovated into a boatlike retreat for a family of six, preserving its authentic character while adapting to its precarious bluffside location.
Design
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

This Beachside Home Is Built Around Restraint and Craftsmanship

A 1950s La Jolla beachside home was recalibrated within regulatory constraints, creating a reauthored interior through disciplined restraint and subtle nautical references that honor its coastal context.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Coastal Dwelling / Abon Studio

Coastal Dwelling is a 680 m² residence designed by Abon Studio on a narrow Hermanus coastline site, responding to geological and oceanic context with mountain and ocean views.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

10 Most Affordable Coastal Destinations to Live in Around the U.S.

Several affordable beach towns exist across the U.S. where housing costs remain significantly below national averages, offering viable coastal living alternatives to expensive destinations like Nantucket and Malibu.
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This City Was Just Named the Best Place to Live in Florida for Its Beaches, Nearly Year-round Sunshine, and Culture

St. Petersburg, Florida offers 361 days of sunshine annually, extensive waterfront access, diverse recreational amenities, and cultural attractions, making it an ideal relocation destination for those prioritizing outdoor lifestyle and tax benefits.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
31 years ago

AT HOME : Charming Coastal Area Packs Them In : Corona del Mar: Despite small lots and high home prices, community of older beach homes is one of the most desirable in Southland.

Corona del Mar's real estate market commands premium prices, with homes in the mid-$700,000s and higher, reflecting Southern California's expensive coastal housing market despite small lot sizes and close proximity to neighbors.
Boston food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I moved from NYC to a seasonal beach town in Maryland. Here are 6 of the most surprising things about living here full-time.

Moving to a Maryland beach town full-time brings seasonal business closures but also exceptional dining deals and community opportunities during the offseason.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Floating House / CTA | Creative Architects

Vietnam's increased flooding led architects to develop a Floating Prefab House model enabling residents to remain on ancestral lands during natural disasters.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Swimming spots that could become designated dips

The government said the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464. An official bathing spot on the Thames in London would mark a "vast transformation" in water quality in the river which was declared biologically dead in the 1950s due to pollution, officials said. Water minister Emma Hardy said rivers and beaches were "at the heart of so many communities, where people come together, families make memories and swimmers of all ages feel the benefits of being outdoors safely".
UK news
fromLos Angeles Times
23 years ago

She'll be waking up in Malibu now

Charlize Theron, who stars as a Florida serial killer in the upcoming independent film 'Monster' and then will star opposite Geoffrey Rush in an HBO Films project about the late actor Peter Sellers, has purchased a beachfront Malibu home. The actress paid close to $3.4 million, according to a real estate mailer and area residents.
SF real estate
#california-coastal-act
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
21 years ago

Sharp looks, and views to the sea

At 94, photographer Julius Shulman documents Hill House, a Pacific Palisades residence designed by Johnston and Lee that surpasses the iconic 1959 Case Study House No. 22 he previously photographed.
#real-estate-development
East Bay real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Long-delayed seaside home project in San Clemente gets back on track

A long-stalled 248-acre seaside residential development in San Clemente resumes construction after a new developer acquires the property for over $200 million, planning 309 single-family homes on previously disputed coastal land.
Real estate
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

The Reef Waterfront Living / KCAP + DCA Architects

The Reef at King's Dock transforms Singapore's southern waterfront into a human-scale urban village that balances maritime heritage with contemporary residential living while maintaining landscape connectivity.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Sea levels may be up to 4.9 feet HIGHER than we thought

Sea levels could be up to 4.9 feet higher than previously estimated, putting 132 million more people at risk of flooding due to reliance on inaccurate geoid models in coastal threat assessments.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

15 Best U.S. Beach Towns to Live in Year-round, According to Real Estate Experts

Some U.S. beach towns are especially suited for year-round living due to weather, airport access, amenities, and community, making them top coastal residential destinations.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

California Bill Aims to Modernize Coastal Development Rules in Urban Transit-Rich Cities - Streetsblog California

California lawmakers are advancing a bill that could reframe how housing, transportation, and infrastructure projects are approved in urbanized coastal communities, seeking to balance environmental protections with the state's urgent housing and climate goals. Assembly Bill 1740 (AB 1740) - introduced by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-West Hollywood/Santa Monica) - would allow qualifying cities to bypass individual California Coastal Commission approvals for certain housing and transportation projects if they meet specific urban, multimodal criteria.
California
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 years ago

An upscale enclave close to landings and sea

Ladera Heights is an affluent, predominantly African American community near LAX and Marina del Rey known for large homes, ocean views, and the nickname 'black Beverly Hills.'
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. beaches could be managed by the federal government

The National Park Service is studying designating Los Angeles County beaches as a park unit to protect coastal ecosystems along the Will Rogers–Torrance shoreline.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California's iconic Highway 1 is fighting a losing battle against climate change. Can it survive?

California marked a milestone this month with the return of an uninterrupted Highway 1 through the perilous, yet spectacular cliffs of Big Sur. The famed coastal road was closed for more than three years after two major landslides buried the two-lane highway, and it took unprecedented engineering might and precarious debris removal to once again connect northern Big Sur with its southern neighbors.
California
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

From the Shore Residence / MAJ - Mise a Jour

Text description provided by the architects. On the banks of the river in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Montreal, Mise à Jour Studio undertook thecomprehensive transformation of a heritage home. Formerly divided between a residence and a medical office occupying nearly half of the ground floor, the intervention opens up the spaces and enhances visual connections to the river, while bringing new light into the heart of the house.
Renovation
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Human-made materials make up as much as half of UK beaches, study finds

Human-made materials such as brick, concrete, glass and industrial waste can constitute up to half of coarse sediments on some British urban beaches.
#luxury-real-estate
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago
LA real estate

Escape Reality for $8.25M : Movie Producer Combined History and Hollywood to Create a Nautical Wonderland, Now on the Market

LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

A beachfront Spanish Revival in Redondo Beach

A Spanish Revival beachfront home in Redondo Beach is listed for $14.25 million, featuring 100 feet of beach frontage, an infinity pool, and luxury amenities across 7,028 square feet.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago

Escape Reality for $8.25M : Movie Producer Combined History and Hollywood to Create a Nautical Wonderland, Now on the Market

The Griffith Estate, a multimillion-dollar oceanfront mansion with nautical features including a lighthouse, cave, and saltwater pool, is listed for $8.25 million among 46 homes over one million dollars on this Orange County coast section.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

Coasting through time in Long Beach

A 1919 Spanish-style home in Long Beach's historic Bluff Park area, owned by restaurant publicist Frank Groff, is listed for $2.5 million as he expands his business to San Diego.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Architecture adds an upgrade to affordable housing in Santa Monica

Community Corp. of Santa Monica develops affordable housing that respects neighborhood character while incorporating sustainable design and community amenities like the Boys' & Girls' Club.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: El Segundo

In a widely cited (and likely apocryphal) exchange the bewildered conductor cried, 'But there's nothing here!' Alighting the stopped train, one of the Standard Oil men is said to have replied: 'No, but there will be.' Nothing is precisely what they were looking for. They needed a blank space along the coast on which to build a refinery to complement the company's existing facility nearly 400 miles to the north in Richmond.
LA real estate
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Catalina Island

Santa Catalina Island has been inhabited for over 7,000 years, evolving from a Gabrielino settlement to a Spanish-named territory and eventually a Southern California resort destination.
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