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The Evolution of Sustainable Design in California Contemporary Architecture
Sustainable design is very desirable today and the U.S. Green Building Council (USBGC), established in 1993, promotes sustainability in building design, construction, and operation. In support of su…
Micky’s Bar Design Project in West Hollywood
Micky’s Bar is an iconic bar in West Hollywood which, due to a fire, was completely reimagined in 2007 by Dean Larkin Designs. Architectural design work leads to projects that are memorable for a va…
3 Features Of Dean Larkin’s Indoor/Outdoor Residential Designs
One of the most popular trends in residential design is blurring the lines between the indoors and the outdoors. Organic architecture design concepts are also being used to allow more natural light…
Robert Wise’s Former Century City Condo
Often a project is special for sentimental reasons. One such project for Dean Larkin was this Century City Condo project. Dean relates a story about his initial interview with the condo owner, Alex…
Diving Into Light-Filled Modern Architectural Design
The way in which light is incorporated into architectural design can generate a different ambiance, create a sense of comfort, and even evoke emotion. Light is a critical component of any architectu…
9233 Swallow Drive Project
The design project for the home at 9233 Swallow Drive, in Hollywood Hills’ Bird Streets, was the second collaboration between Dean Larkin and Bradley Bayou. The project was another favorite of Dean…
What is Contemporary Architecture Design?
Contemporary Architecture Design is not a style, such as Baroque or Victorian or Ranch or even Modern, but rather a catchall description for the work being done by architects of the 21st century. Ov…
Macapa Drive’s “Flying Wing”
Macapa Drive’s “Flying Wing” House
Macapa Drive’s “Flying Wing,” as the home on 7000 Macapa Drive in Los Angeles is known, is one of the personal favorite projects for architect Dean Larkin of Dea…
Kitchen Surfacing Trends
Jamie Gold has done it again with an insightful projection of kitchen surfacing trends drawing on architects and home centers across the country. She examines trends for floors, walls, countertops…