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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Maui residents are rebuilding Lahaina for locals, not tourists: In Hawaii, we take care of one another'

Miami food
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Hawaii residents urge visitors to avoid parts of the North Shore

Residents of Oahu's North Shore urge visitors to avoid the area to aid recovery from recent storms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Online Community Development

Maui residents are rebuilding Lahaina for locals, not tourists: In Hawaii, we take care of one another'

Miami food
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Hawaii residents urge visitors to avoid parts of the North Shore

Residents of Oahu's North Shore urge visitors to avoid the area to aid recovery from recent storms.
#renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago
Renovation

Minamicho House / ROOVICE

The house was renovated and subleased to preserve its identity and history through ROOVICE's Kariage framework.
fromDesign Milk
5 days ago
Renovation

Renovation of a Historic School Creates Harmony With Nature

Renovation projects must honor historical design while integrating modern updates for current users, especially in community-centric, older structures.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Minamicho House / ROOVICE

The house was renovated and subleased to preserve its identity and history through ROOVICE's Kariage framework.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
5 days ago

Renovation of a Historic School Creates Harmony With Nature

Renovation projects must honor historical design while integrating modern updates for current users, especially in community-centric, older structures.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Faneuil Hall needs 'a shot of adrenaline,' its businesses say - and they want to be part of the plan

Business owners at Faneuil Hall seek involvement in revitalization plans as Mayor Wu aims to rejuvenate the marketplace for downtown growth.
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

V&A East Museum by O'Donnell + Tuomey to Open in East London's Cultural Quarter

The two-building complex aims to spotlight the many ways global artists, designers, and makers use creativity to shape the world, dedicated to creative opportunity and its power to bring change.
London
London food
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Church Street plan could make The Village pedestrian-friendly this summer | CBC News

Church Street in Toronto's Church-Wellesley neighbourhood may become a car-free zone this summer, enhancing pedestrian space and community activities.
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

FN House / Anonym

FN House features a bold exterior design while maintaining a humble connection to its Bangkok neighborhood through material choices.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

OMA's Metropolitan Village Advances Toward Completion in Taipei's Xinyi District

Metropolitan Village is a high-rise residential tower in Taipei, designed as a 'vertical village' to blend living and working spaces.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week 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.
Mission District
fromKqed
1 week ago

Cambrian Park Plaza, A Beloved San Jose Strip Mall, Awaits a New Future | KQED

Cambrian Park Plaza is a unique shopping area with a rich history, currently facing redevelopment.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
6 days ago

Sayuwon Park Visiting Center Gate / liveraniandrea

Sayuwon Park is a private park opened to the public, featuring designs by various architects and artists in dialogue with nature.
fromPortland Monthly
2 weeks ago

Property Watch: Historic Tabor Storefront with Modern Apartment Above

Built in 1913, the building calls back to the city's early development, much like the commercial clusters just a block or few long that are nestled in so many neighborhoods.
Portland
#affordable-housing
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Work begins on 900-home development next to Acton Town tube station

Construction has begun on 900 new homes in Acton, with half designated as affordable housing.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Work begins on 900-home development next to Acton Town tube station

Construction has begun on 900 new homes in Acton, with half designated as affordable housing.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
3 weeks ago

An Architect-Designed Midcentury in the Forest Park Neighborhood

Forest Park is a significant urban forest in Portland, with notable architecture in the surrounding neighborhood, including a midcentury house designed by Walter Hagestad.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Villiers Street set for major rethink in Charing Cross overhaul

Plans to revamp Charing Cross station include upgrading Villiers Street and refurbishing the office building above it.
LA real estate
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

The building code rule that lets Seattle turn forgotten lots into housing

Matthew Flaherty advocates for affordable, transit-friendly housing while addressing tensions between fire safety and urban density in Los Angeles.
Portland
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Oregon City Is One of the Top Places to Live in the West

Beaverton, Oregon ranks as the second best place to live in the West for 2026, highlighting its environmental commitment and quality of life.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
LA food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Wailea Village helps Maui shine with local shops and restaurants

Wailea village restaurants including Lahaina Brewing Company, Tikehau Lounge, and Koast support Maui's recovery by offering local cuisine, fresh ingredients, and community gathering spaces for residents and visitors.
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Humpday Headlines: San Mateo Safeway Gets Redevelopment Plan

Bay Area faces pre-spring heatwave with temperatures reaching 90s by Monday, while housing development, infrastructure issues, and regional policy debates continue across Northern California.
Design
fromDwell
1 month ago

What Live/Work Spaces Have Looked Like Through the Ages

Dual-purpose live/work housing has existed for centuries across cultures, with medieval European burgage plots and Japanese machiyas exemplifying how merchants historically integrated commerce and domestic life in single structures.
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Energy efficient former show house in Harold's Cross transformed into a family friendly space

Show houses offer design templates and quality finishes that provide value even when buyers decline the furnished package, reducing renovation uncertainty and providing move-in ready homes.
#residential-architecture
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

House in Umenoki / Hidekazu Kishi Architects

Hidekazu Kishi Architects designed a residential house for the architect's family in an established community adjacent to a long-standing community center, situated within an evolving old settlement.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Tropical Shift House / O2 Design Atelier + Choo Poo Liang Architect

A paired strata residence combines a fair-faced concrete family home with an adjacent private garden, creating a dual articulation between built form and open ground.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Hillside Residence / Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects

A 2400 sf hillside residence integrates a prominent boulder into its u-shaped design, creating a comfortable home for an active family of five on a forested slope.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

House in Umenoki / Hidekazu Kishi Architects

Hidekazu Kishi Architects designed a residential house for the architect's family in an established community adjacent to a long-standing community center, situated within an evolving old settlement.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Tropical Shift House / O2 Design Atelier + Choo Poo Liang Architect

A paired strata residence combines a fair-faced concrete family home with an adjacent private garden, creating a dual articulation between built form and open ground.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Hillside Residence / Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects

A 2400 sf hillside residence integrates a prominent boulder into its u-shaped design, creating a comfortable home for an active family of five on a forested slope.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Local Developers Snap Up Vacant Westfield Mall With Plans That Include Housing

The partnership of Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, who purchased the mall property out of receivership in November and foreclosed on a $560 million outstanding loan tied to it, have selected Presidio Bay and Prado Group to take over the property for an undisclosed sum. The Chronicle reported that the estimated winning bid amount was around $130 million.
SF real estate
#urban-development
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 years ago

Not in My Neighbor's Backyard

A Brentwood couple's luxury treehouse for their toddler sparked a dispute with their neighbor, leading to city inspection over privacy and code violation concerns.
Environment
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

Woodleigh Futures Studio / McIldowie Partners

Regenerative Futures Studio is a carbon‑sequestering, solar‑powered living ecosystem school that filters pollution, fosters wildlife, achieves near‑zero waste, and supports project‑based regenerative learning.
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Bean Buro Designs a Corporate Oasis in Hong Kong

Today's workplaces include biophilic facets to bring the outside in, but most are still relatively staid in design, with neutral palettes and traditional styling. Yet when Bean Buro was tapped to envision a new space for a global financial institution, the mangrove, a resilient coastal tree, was the surprising source of inspiration. "We consciously moved away from the typical corporate office template because our goal was to create an environment that truly nurtures well-being and spontaneous collaboration," says Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro.
Remodel
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

What future for dining sheds?: Return our streets to their real purpose for vehicles

Permanent outdoor dining sheds in curbside parking lanes create operational problems for snow removal and street cleaning while providing unfair competitive advantages to some restaurants over others.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I moved to a walkable city on an island in Canada. Despite a few drawbacks, living here feels close to perfect.

Growing up in the midsize city of Vancouver, Canada, I always dreamed of living in a big metropolis - a cultural hub where something was always going on, with endless places to explore. For a while, I did. When I started dating a Brit, I moved to his hometown of Birmingham, England, the second-largest city in the UK population-wise, with over a million residents.
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

VA promises hundreds of tiny homes on its West L.A. campus; veterans want something nicer

VA plans up to 800 tiny 8-by-8-foot homes on the West L.A. campus, which disabled veterans say are unsuitable because of size, accessibility, and safety concerns.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Meet Katella Commons: The New Social Heartbeat of Anaheim's OCVIBE - Food & Beverage Magazine

Katella Commons is a 50,000-square-foot, two-story market hall in Anaheim opening early 2027 with 21 chef-driven kitchens and six distinct bar and lounge concepts.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Large Development By West Oakland BART Breaks Ground

West Oakland redevelopment begins with 240 affordable units; San Francisco schools closed amid strike talks; arrests in child exploitation sting; Schumer warns of constitutional crisis.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I toured a Texas tiny-home village for retirees. The real sell wasn't the houses.

When I arrived at Liberty Tiny Village on a warmer than usual day in November, I thought I knew exactly what to expect. The resort-style, 55-and-older tiny home community in Aubrey, Texas, markets itself as an upscale community for retirees or soon-to-be retirees ready to shed decades of belongings in exchange for a smaller, freer way of living. But that's only part of the story. That afternoon, I sat with two neighbors, widows Debbie Giamalva a retired intensive care nurse, and Sherry Miller, a retired English teacher.
Wellness
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A radical new plan could create a new public plaza in London's West End

The road between Piccadilly Circus and St James's Park could be transformed into a massive public plaza and vehicles could be banned from Regent Street St James's, Waterloo Place and the south side of Piccadilly Circus. If the proposals are enacted, the pedestrianisation of certain roads would lead to more than 35,000 square metres of new public space, equivalent to more than five football pitches, created in the West End.
UK politics
fromEater LA
1 month ago

Culver City's Historic Helms Design District Revives With 2 Hot New Restaurants and an Ikea

Hayama by Watami, a collaboration between Bar Hayama and Japan-based restaurant group Watami, will open in a space diagonal from Pasta Sisters. At the restaurant, chef Frank "Toshi" Sugiura will work with his daughter Ichigo Sugiura to serve a menu of izakaya and sushi staples, including yakitori, bento boxes, and Japanese-style curry.
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Westwood High-Rise to Get a New Face

When complete in December 1999, the 22-story building will have floor-to-ceiling windows of silver blue-gray glass in place of its concrete facade and aggregate panels. The structure will feature an upturned metal canopy on the penthouse floor that will be visible from much of the Westside when the building is illuminated.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Home of the Day: A multi-level contemporary in Mar Vista

This contemporary residence offers a clean look with wire-brushed wood floors, LED lighting and a modern kitchen with a tiled backsplash and custom cabinetry. A glass-enclosed staircase leads up three floors to a private rooftop deck plumbed for a gas barbecue and a spa.
Boston real estate
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Update: Portland Design Commission Unanimously Accepts Revised Master Plan for the Lloyd Center Mall

A mind numbing amount of thought has gone into this on the part of the PPD, our bureaus, and the applicant. The transformation of the area from a less than penetrable megablock to an area with permeability represents significant urban planning progress, with potential for thousands of new housing units in the redeveloped space.
Portland
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

layered courtyard landscape reinvigorates community life in shenzhen housing development

Instead of functioning as decorative greenery, the courtyard organizes circulation, gathering spaces, and planting into a three-dimensional landscape where residents can move, pause, and interact. The site presented several typical urban challenges. Tall buildings restricted sunlight and views, while circulation routes occupied much of the available ground area, making open space feel narrow and shaded.
Renovation
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

See inside Hue House, the new four-story Asian cultural hub in midtown

You'd be excused for not noticing Hue House while walking down a midtown Manhattan street. After all, as ambitious as the idea behind this new four-story cultural club showcasing Asian culture may be, the building itself is fairly nondescript, tucked into 56 East 41st Street near Madison Avenue. Step inside, though, and it becomes immediately clear just how much thought has gone into the project.
New York City
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Oakland must do more to make waterfront attractive

Restore Jack London Square by improving parking, security, family-friendly programming, and active management while supporting local businesses and reopening popular restaurants.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Planning Commission backs industrial project in Oakley despite fears over data centers

The Oakley Planning Commission approved the Bridgehead Industrial project, requiring a conditional use permit for any data centers while allowing diverse industrial uses on 164 acres.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Beloved Hawaii coffee shop closes after nearly 40 years

Since opening in October 1987, Coffee Gallery has been part of Haleiwa's history and daily life. Over the decades, we welcomed locals and visitors from around the world, and saw multiple generations return through our doors. What began as a coffee shop became a place for connection, memories, and community,
Food & drink
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

Watts Housing Project Will Be Renovated

Los Angeles Housing Authority announced a multimillion-dollar renovation of Nickerson Gardens, the largest public housing project west of the Mississippi, restructuring it into village-like compounds with tenant involvement and employment opportunities.
Remodel
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

Urban Infill Project for Social Housing / MAKER architecten

Intervene into complex urban fabric using targeted, 'acupunctural' infill to revitalize neighborhoods while preserving inhabitants' histories and material traces.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Notorious dead mall in Westminster is on track for redevelopment

In recent weeks, videos have circulated on social media showing rampant paint tagging and destruction inside the structure that was a cultural touchstone in the Orange County city of Westminster for decades after it opened in 1974. In its heyday, the mall was a gathering spot when there were few other places to hang out. It was where kids found the latest fashions and where "mall rats" roamed in packs after school.
Real estate
Remodel
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

7Hills Yard - Hillstation Brand Center / ConCom Studio

7hills Yard-Hillstation Brand Center integrates offices, exhibitions, and social functions as an experimental hub providing new public services for rural industry users.
Real estate
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Hundreds of apartments proposed for former Weylu's site

Saugus now qualifies for Safe Harbor, potentially allowing the Zoning Board of Appeals to block or scale back a proposed 300-unit 40B development at the former Weylu's site.
Remodel
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

HOIKIENG19 House / Hinzstudio

Da Nang house designed as an open, flexible tropical townhouse prioritizing light, ventilation, and family connection for a young family on a narrow urban plot.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

The Lloyd Center's Hangout Era, in Photos

Lloyd Center mall transforms from retail destination to mixed-use neighborhood through demolition and redevelopment, replacing corporate chains with indie shops and cultural venues.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
32 years ago

COLUMN ONE : New Lives for Aging Beauties? : Elegant buildings that once housed landmark department stores often face uncertain fates. Despite efforts to preserve their soul, some end up as office complexes or forlorn hulks.

Bullocks Wilshire, a 1929 Art Deco landmark, faces uncertain future as retail consolidations leave grand department stores abandoned across the nation, though preservation efforts seek new uses for these architectural treasures.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
25 years ago

Double the Space in Hancock Park

Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith purchased an adjacent property in Hancock Park for $1.3 million to reunite land that was part of one estate until the 1950s.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Where to Eat, Drink, and Shop on Clinton and Division

SE Division has transformed from a residential neighborhood into a culinary and commercial destination over 20 years, anchored by iconic restaurants like Pok Pok while maintaining its core residential character.
#luxury-real-estate
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Home of the Day: Quiet West Hollywood contemporary pumps up the volume

A recently remodeled 1941 West Hollywood home features an eight-zone Elan entertainment system with distributed audio, smartphone control, and high-end speakers throughout, priced at $1.395 million.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Home of the Day: Quiet West Hollywood contemporary pumps up the volume

A recently remodeled 1941 West Hollywood home features an eight-zone Elan entertainment system with distributed audio, smartphone control, and high-end speakers throughout, priced at $1.395 million.
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.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I didn't want my family's old house in Japan to sit empty - so I turned it into a cafe

I grew up visiting this house. It originally belonged to my grandfather's older sister, and whenever I traveled down from Iwate, the northern prefecture in Japan where I grew up, this was where the family gathered. Later, I worked as a rehabilitation consultant at hospitals in Osaka and Yokohama. I moved, but this place was always in the back of my mind.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

In a Park Apartment / L Architects

Jovian Lim + 20 More SpecsLess Specs Jovian Lim Text description provided by the architects. In a Park is a renovation of an original three-bedroom apartment located in the northeast region of Singapore, designed for a horticulturist client. See allShow less About this office Published on February 09, 2026Cite: "In a Park Apartment / L Architects" 09 Feb 2026. ArchDaily. Accessed . ISSN 0719-8884
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago

Work Starts on Model Homes

Indian Hills Ridge is a development of CoastFed Properties, formerly the Mayer Group. Construction has begun on four models at Indian Hills Ridge, a 66-acre project east of Yosemite Avenue and north of Flannagan Drive in northeast Simi Valley.
Renovation
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