The House That Faced the Flames
When the fires swept through LA last summer, entire neighborhoods were reduced to ash in hours. Homes that had stood for decades vanished overnight. But… one home on a windy hillside stood almost untouched. Not because it was lucky, but because it was designed to fight back. Architect Greg Chasen’s thoughtful design choices turned this […]
Designing a New House
Essential Checklists So you have finally made the important decision to design and build your own house? Here are a few basic steps to ensure that things go as smoothly as possible: The size of the lot to determine the available space for habitable and outdoor areas. The location of the lot, including whether […]
The Revolution of Kitchen Design
The Woman Who Changed it All The story of kitchens begins with fire, the first technology that transformed how humans lived, cooked, and gathered. Fire was not only about food but also about reshaping community and survival. By the 12th to 14th centuries, chimneys became widespread in Europe. Cooking and heating could now move […]
Future Architect on Board
About Experiences and Lessons Have you ever felt empowered after reaching a significant milestone in your life? That energy and empowerment sparked in me a desire to go out and explore new things and places. The end of one chapter marked the beginning of new and exciting adventures for me, though I hadn’t realized […]
My Story
A Stroll Down Memory Lane At 26, just out of architecture school, I left Peru for the San Francisco Bay Area. Back then, my idea of the city was shaped by a handful of random references: the Golden Gate Bridge, its steep streets, and Mario Botta’s SFMOMA. After a series of unexpected events, my visit […]