As an architect, I’m always drawn to small towns where design feels integrated into a place. Not just one landmark building, but in storefronts, sidewalks, gardens, galleries, hotels, public art, and the way the town meets its natural landscape. The towns below stand out to me because each one has a strong sense of place,…
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Best Things to Do in Golden Gate Park: A Local’s Guide
Golden Gate Park is one of the best places to explore in San Francisco. Stretching more than three miles from the Haight to the Pacific Ocean, it is even larger than Central Park and packed with gardens, museums, lakes, walking trails, and hidden corners that feel worlds away from the city. After living in San…
The Modern Grand Tour: Where I’d Travel After Architecture School
Graduation season always makes me think about the one thing architecture school can’t fully simulate: the experience of walking through a building or city and not just learning about it in history books. That’s why I keep coming back to the idea of the architect’s “Grand Tour” and the impact of travel. But what is…
Architecture and Blogging: The Surprising Similarities I Didn’t Expect
Architecture and blogging have more in common than I expected. When I first started blogging, I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it. I’ve always considered myself a creative person—but an architect first, not necessarily a writer. Architecture is a profession that requires deep creative thinking, but it is also grounded in technical knowledge, coordination,…
Dog‑Friendly Guide to Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea: 3 Nights in a Fairy‑Tale Coastal Town
Carmel-by-the-Sea is the one of the most dog-friendly towns in California, and a picture perfect destination for art and design lovers. It is a place where you can sip wine on a patio with your pup, wander through secret passageways, admire fairy tale cottages, and enjoy a stunning white sand beach where dogs are allowed…