There isn’t a doubt San Luis Obispo is a romantic little town with a lot to offer. A brilliant article written by Gerald Olesker for Living Lavishly Magazine describes what it took to capture that local magic for the newly built Hotel Cerro. Gerald is known in the...
In honor of Black History Month, we would like to pay homage to the black architects who laid down the foundation for those who would succeed them. Every footstep that has been walked by these predecessors have paved a path for other black architects to take part in...
Stanford White was an American architect who had a brilliant career in the late 19th century. Although White didn’t have any formal training to be an architect, he was Henry Hobson Richardson’s principal assistant, who at that time was known as the world’s greatest...
Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura is not a household name here in the states, but in his homeland of Portugal, he is revered as a genius in his chosen field of architecture. In fact, he was awarded the esteemed Pritzker Prize back in 2011. The Pritzker Prize...
A brand new digital magazine that’s all about the hospitality industry entitled Retail & Food Best Practices has just gone to print, and it has proved to be a big hit! Retail & Food Best Practices will feature a new column written by Gerald Olesker, founder...
Look at your community surroundings, such as the city you live in, the neighborhood you selected, and your house. These decisions all seem so simple to the average person, but the significance is monumental. All these decisions have social and cultural forces at play...