
The four award-winning homes by LDG could not be more different, highlighting the firm’s versatility in working with diverse architectural styles and environments. However, all the homes share an elegant sense of drama that makes them especially memorable, both in terms of spatial experiences and aesthetics.

Rottet Studio, has been honored with a prestigious NYCxDESIGN award in the accessories category for her Luminosa Screen from Rottet Collection presented by Interior Design Magazine. In addition, the screen was tagged for a SIT Furniture Design Award and was a Finalist in the Architizer A+ Product Awards.

The series is directly inspired by an iconic 1980 photograph taken by portrait photographer Ave Pildas at Venice Beach featuring architects Frederick Fisher, Robert Mangurian, Eric Owen Moss, Coy Howard, Craig Hodgetts, Thom Mayne, and Frank Gehry. Forty-five years later, the documentary reunites four of the architects for a candid conversation about a time when Venice Beach’s low rents and bohemian vibe fomented artistic creativity.

TALD is reshaping how homeowners find and hire design talent for their renovation projects. With a curated marketplace, transparent pricing, and a growing network of top-tier designers, architects, and builders, TALD is streamlining the path from inspiration to execution. Founder Emily Shapiro shares insights on scaling the platform, the future of digital sourcing, and how TALD is creating a smarter, more intuitive experience for both clients and professionals.

In a world where “good taste” and social media algorithms reign supreme, is everything starting to look the same? This thoughtful essay challenges the current absence of critique in interior design media, exploring why design escapes the kind of criticism common in art and film, and what we stand to gain—or lose—by speaking up.