Norm Architects… is one of the world’s most dynamic and innovative practices with a multidisciplinary approach to creativity, spanning residential and commercial interiors, industrial design, book publishing, and furniture design. The winner of over 90 awards, the Copenhagen-based firm specializes in minimalist interiors that embrace holistic design concepts, choosing to champion natural materials like stone,...

Finnish designer… and architect Alvar Aalto famously said that “form must have a content, and that content must be linked with nature.” This sentiment rings true when admiring this striking new project by Copenhagen-based studio Norm Architects, known as the Kent Avenue penthouse, which overlooks the East River and the Manhattan skyline from the Brooklyn...

According to… Greek mythology, Folegandros, part of the Cyclades Islands, is named after a son of King Minos, the legendary ruler of Crete. Little is known about the island’s ancient history, but following Roman rule, it became a highly contested area due to its exceptional beauty and hilly terrain that provided natural defense for settlements....

Based in… the San Francisco Bay Area, Swatt + Partners is an award-winning architectural practice with a reputation for creating imaginative one-of-a-kind custom homes that synch with the topography of the landscape and encourage a strong inside/outside connection.  Kojima means ‘small island’ in Japanese, and the Kojima House located in Kentfield, California is certainly an...

Tucked away… in the San Fernando Valley, Encino is an upscale neighborhood with a charming and cozy atmosphere. Distinguished by grand mansions set amidst manicured grounds, this tranquil neighborhood has become a sought-after haven for celebrities; so much so that the likes of LeBron James, Megan Fox, Selena Gomez, and Zendaya have all been captivated...