The Journal
Notes on architecture, landscape, and place.
Essays and dispatches from the people shaping Rosebend.
Architecture7 min
Why Courtyards Matter
The oldest idea in Mediterranean architecture may be the most modern idea for California living.
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Design6 min
The Architecture of Shade
Arcades, loggias, pergolas, and trees: designing a neighborhood for the long California summer.
California8 min
California Through a Mediterranean Lens
Landscape5 min
Planting a Neighborhood Inside an Olive Grove
Community6 min
A Village Square for California
Imagining The Plaza: fountains, cafés, markets, and the art of lingering.
Homes5 min
Materials That Age Well
Life at Rosebend4 min