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Dering Hall Feature: Traditional Transitional Chandeliers
Have you seen our feature this week in Dering Hall? Their inspirational piece in Shop the Style section on Dering Hall features our Spanish Chandelier.
Downtown Los Angeles: A Tower Rises at Broadway and 4th
A long anticipated tower will begin its rise into the skyline of Los Angeles. The project will add a creative and unique imprint on downtown. The project will rise 34 stories and will contain 450 residential units, along with 7,000 square feet of retail space on the...
Expanding the Art of Architecture
"What is architecture anyway? Is it the vast collection of the various buildings which have been built to please the varying taste of the various lords of mankind? I think not." "No, I know that architecture is life; or at least it is life itself taking form and...
Dering Hall Feature: Adding a Touch of Style In The Entryway
Have you seen our feature this week in Dering Hall? Their inspirational piece on 11 Different Entryway Looks includes our Saturn's Ring of Life Pendant. Our work has been viewed millions of times online and featured in...
A Man That Changed Perceptions of Los Angeles
"Now I know subjective opinions can vary, but personally I reckon LA as the noisiest, the smelliest, the most uncomfortable and most uncivilized major city in the United States. In short, a stinking sewer ..." Journalist Adam Raphael for The Guardian in 1968 There you...
Are We Losing Another Architectural Landmark?
Could the famous Thomas Mann house by midcentury great J.R. Davidson be the next tragic teardown in Los Angeles? The Thomas Mann house is located on a large corner lot on San Remo Drive in Pacific Palisades, just north of the Riviera Country Club and about three miles...
The Summit Inn: The Loss of An American Icon
If you have ever travelled the high desert on I-15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, you have seen the Summit Inn. The Summit Inn was an iconic bit of Americana in the middle of the California desert, a landmark along the historic Route 66. The Blue Cut fire exploded...
Olympic Architecture: Designing for Gold
Olympic architecture as a competitive sport? Can you imagine architects competing for silver, gold and bronze medals in a global athletic event? There was a time that it was a competitive event. It was extremely important to the overall culture of the Olympics....
Hollyhock House: A Step Back in Time
Los Angeles is a premier destination for architecture. In any row of buildings or homes, it is a rarity to see two designed exactly alike. This unusual variety in design can be attributed perhaps to the climate, beautiful people, surreal blue skies and a laissez-faire...
Did You Give Your Tradesman or Artisan Credit Today?
Several lighting fixtures designed and manufactured by ADG Lighting were featured in this Architectural Digest video tour of Kourtney Kardashian's home (designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard), which contains unauthorized use of our work product. As you'll see, credit to...
Exploring Mid-Century Modern Jewels in the Valley
We absolutely love the inspiration of mid-century modern architecture. Being in Southern California, we are in the perfect location to enjoy the best examples of the period. Throughout the Southern California/Palm Springs/Las Vegas regions, we are surrounded by...
Celebrating Palm Springs Style, Frank Sinatra’s Way
I Did It My Way Just after World War II, Frank Sinatra first visited Palm Springs. He was captivated by the simplicity and beauty of the desert retreat. It was an attractive opportunity for Sinatra because of the beauty, the hometown feel of the community and the...
Dering Hall Featured Product: Gargoyle Wood Lantern
Our creative partnership with Dering Hall is both unique and exciting. The Dering Hall platform is a premier resource site dedicated to offering luxurious and timely design elements. It is the perfect partnership for ADG Lighting. We are able to offer our creative,...
Breathtaking Luxury With An ADG Flair
Specializing in Luxurious Living Luxurious homes and discerning clients have been our specialty for over 20 years. We have developed the unique skills and understanding of our high value clients to be able to translate their vision to into reality. This week, we would...
California Drought Influencing Architectural Design
Mother Nature's Influences Much of our design inspiration comes from what surrounds us. The forces of nature are no different. They have influenced and inspired design for centuries. Every aspect of our of our architecture reflects the environment we live in. What...
Dering Hall: Partnership with a Creative Purpose
Exploring the Possibilities Isn't life about relationships? We seek out relationships in life to provide many things. They provide us love, friendship and balance. Our relationships give us voice, provide balance and encourage possibilities. It is said that people are...