Barbacco in San Francisco by CCS Architecture

Friday, February 5th 2010
Barbacco in San Francisco by CCS Architecture

Owners Umberto Gibin and chef Staffan Terje saw the need for a more casual option to serve the neighborhood, and when a space next door became available, they engaged CCS Architecture to develop a trattoria that would convert to an enoteca or wine bar at night. The result is Barbacco Eno Trattoria. Barbacco, with 66 seats, occupies a long, narrow room within the 1912 Hind Building. Inspired by traditional wine bars in Milan and Rome, the space is... 

Los Encinos House by GLR Arquitectos

Sunday, December 14th 2008
Los Encinos House by GLR Arquitectos

An interesting site with a difficult slope but excellent views suggested a house open to the city. The requirements of the program resulted in a very uncommon house: master bedroom integrated in the main floor, close to the garage and the kitchen and with a minimum of stairs, as well as a two bedroom apartment with an independent access but integrated to the main house, for usually long family visits. Open and fluid space, high ceilings in social... 

World-Renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck Cooks First Thanksgiving at L.A. LIVE’s Ritz-Carlton Residences

Friday, November 21st 2008

Kicking off the holiday season, Chef Wolfgang Puck hosted “the first Thanksgiving” at the most exclusive address in Los Angeles, The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE. The critically-acclaimed chef and restaurateur performed a holiday cooking demonstration before a private audience of 50 in the professional Gaggenau kitchen, featured at the model vignette of L.A. LIVE’s distinctive residences. Showcasing the five-star ambiance...