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Gregory Ain, American Pioneer

Gregory Ain’s interest in affordable housing, prefabrication, and racial and gender equality make him an important figure to learn from today

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Our New Flames

New projects demonstrate how designers in California respond to increased fire risks

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Sand, Sea, Sky, and Architecture

Foster + Partners quietly moves into Los Angeles market with new beachfront office

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More Than Just Reds

Studio Other Spaces’ kaleidoscopic wine tasting pavilion debuts in Sonoma County

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Breezin’ Through

Santa Monica City Council green-lights mixed-use oceanfront complex designed by Frank Gehry

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“Getting Stuff Done”

Daily digest: L.A. fast food joints with minimal makeovers, New York City launches environmental justice report and database, and more

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A Fur-ever Home

Doghouse design by Frank Lloyd Wright finds forever home at Marin County Civic Center

Sunny Shelter

The Mal Paso Residence opens itself up to the drama of the Northern California coastline

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Back In Action

Hearst Castle reopens with new tour focused on its architect, Julia Morgan

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Can’t Miss ‘Em

Six artists and designers debut monumental installations at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2022

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First Steps

The Belardi Family Pavilion at the City of Hope medical complex puts a new master plan on the right track

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Breath of Fresh Air

ZGF debuts a net-zero powerhouse for the California Air Resources Board in Riverside

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Cougar Town

To avoid housing mandates, this California town wants to be declared a mountain lion sanctuary

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Transit Town and Gown

Moore Ruble Yudell will design a mixed-use University Village in Redlands, California

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California Classic

The Cultural Landscape Foundation’s newest Pioneers oral history delves into the career of Pamela Burton

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Divide And Conquer

California ends single-family-only zoning in bid to bolster housing

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On The Up And Up

After a fire, the Ojai Valley School was given a second chance at life

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Ranch Renewal

Renovation of California’s Sea Ranch Lodge will be completed this Fall

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