Over the weekend, we were delighted to participate in the creation of a Gingerbread Village, to be donated to a children's hospital for the holidays. What better way to celebrate than with a sweet and colorful ensemble of creative designs, complete with canals (the construction took place in Venice, CA) and an Apple Store?
This past week, December 15th to be exact, marked the 104th birthday of a favorite architect, Oscar Niemeyer.
Read MoreIf you're in the area, now is a great time to learn about the development of art and architecture in Southern California- Pacific Standard Time is a result of the collaborative efforts of regional cultural and arts institutions and galleries, along with the Getty, and includes dozens of exhibits focused on art in Los Angeles.
Chances are, we'll never use this building system for a number of reasons, some quite obvious and others less so... Still, it's inspiring to see these innovations in material applications and technology, especially when they incorporate simple everyday products in interesting ways.
Read MoreTake a look at this wonderful mirrored time-lapse of the Chicago skyline, courtesy of Vimeo.
