“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… Continue reading A Man That Changed Perceptions of Los Angeles

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… Continue reading Are We Losing Another Architectural Landmark?

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… Continue reading The Summit Inn: The Loss of An American Icon

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… Continue reading Olympic Architecture: Designing for Gold

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… Continue reading Hollyhock House: A Step Back in Time

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… Continue reading Did You Give Your Tradesman or Artisan Credit Today?

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… Continue reading Exploring Mid-Century Modern Jewels in the Valley

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… Continue reading Celebrating Palm Springs Style, Frank Sinatra’s Way

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… Continue reading Dering Hall Featured Product: Gargoyle Wood Lantern

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… Continue reading Breathtaking Luxury With An ADG Flair