With the temperatures heating up and beach season well underway, we thought we'd take a look at a few examples of beautiful public art that makes the most of the warm weather and low tide: Jim Denevan's monumental (and fleeting) sand drawings.
Last weekend, we stopped by the recently completed Newport Beach Civic Center by architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.
Located blocks from Pacific Coast Highway, the project encompasses a new city hall, parking structure and public park, as well as an addition to the existing Central Library.
Autumn is a beautiful time of year in Northern California, and Stryker Sonoma is a favorite travel destination during the fall season. The picturesque location and beautiful architecture make for a quintessential wine country experience, while serving as a great example of sustainable architecture and timeless green design.
Building a green home, while increasingly popular in recent years, isn't a completely new concept, and the House in Regensburg by Thomas Herzog, built in 1977, still resonates today as a unique and beautiful example of thoughtful, site-responsive architecture.
As the days are getting shorter and fall is quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time of year to take advantage of the pleasant weather and head outside to enjoy the natural environment, learn more about our local resources, and, of course, explore one of Orange County’s several great (and green) nature centers, the Nix Center in the heart of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
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