Elevated Magazines - Premium Lifestyle Content

Light moving across a textured stone wall. A sculptural façade that shifts in tone throughout the day. Interiors layered with materials that feel warm, tactile, and quietly dramatic. Today, architecture is increasingly defined not only by form, but by the atmosphere materials create within a space. As design continues to embrace cleaner lines and more restrained palettes, surfaces are taking on a more expressive role. Walls are no longer treated as simple backdrops, but as de

Experiential Design. In the digital age of virtual connections, it is vital to engage consumers emotionally with a genuine connection. Gacek Design Group, leading and award-winning interior design firm, centers their design philosophy around this concept. They call it Experiential Design – an exclusive strategy to deliver an interior design that highlights the following key components: -Provides an experience that tells a story and has impact; -Creates a welcoming environment

The Owners wanted to create a Lake Tahoe Estate on 3 adjoining parcels totaling over 3 acres in size. A Master Plan defined the best location of new uses and structures as well as the location of a new private driveway, meandering to the lake shore, over 40 feet below. Coverage challenges existed due to the steep topography, many large rock outcroppings and different land classes. The Main House captures a 180º view of Lake Tahoe and appears to grow from the bouldery Eastern

For decades, ultra-luxury residential design has been defined by scale. Bigger homes, larger entertaining spaces and increasingly elaborate amenities became the markers of prestige. Today, however, a new generation of ultra-high-net-worth homeowners is seeking something different: privacy, flexibility, wellbeing and meaningful spaces designed around family life. Nowhere is this shift more visible than in the Caribbean. Long celebrated as a destination for exceptional holidays

Tucked in the mountains of the Santa Lucia Preserve, a land trust between Carmel and Big Sur, the owners of this 28-acre property envisioned a retreat for family and friends. Seasoned travelers with a deep affection for the Tuscan countryside, they were drawn to its sun-soaked villas, stone craftsmanship, and enduring sense of place. Alongside our team, they set out to reinterpret these timeless sensibilities through a modern lens, all while grounding and shaping the home in

Sonoma Forge WaterBridge exposed showers redefine the outdoor shower as an architectural centerpiece rather than a simple utility fixture. As luxury homes increasingly embrace seamless indoor-outdoor living, resort-inspired wellness spaces, and immersive connections to nature, these iconic exposed shower systems have become defining elements in some of the world’s most distinctive residential and hospitality environments. Found beside infinity pools, tucked into tropical gard

Sonoma Cast Stone bath sinks embody a new era of luxury bath design—one where sculptural form, material authenticity, and architectural restraint converge to create spaces that feel both deeply personal and timeless. As contemporary interiors continue shifting toward tactile minimalism, wellness-centered living, and bespoke craftsmanship, concrete has emerged as one of the defining materials of the modern luxury home. Sonoma Cast Stone transforms that material into sophistica

Located on the fifth and sixth floors of The St. Regis San Francisco, the new spa is designed to provide a tranquil retreat that captures the refined sophistication and nuance of the renowned hospitality brand while responding to its urban context. Circular motifs are integrated throughout the space, drawing inspiration from the architecture of the neighboring San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and complementing the aesthetic of the adjacent pool, while standing as a distinct

The Mountain Retreat residence presented a unique architectural opportunity given the remote and private site, overlooking a serene lake and rugged hills beyond. The layout of the home in the landscape resulted from the intent to create a series of private family spaces each with a unique visual connection to the surrounding site, while providing privacy for those spaces from the site access and adjacent interior spaces. To ensure privacy, the program elements are arranged in

West Canal Yards was formerly a vital hub in Seattle’s fishing industry, comprised of two buildings: a long-running fish processing facility including a 30,000-square-foot freezer. These hard-working structures now form the foundation of this adaptive reuse project along Seattle’s Ship Canal. With its robust volumes, ample parking, and nearly 1,000 feet of wharf frontage, the site presented a rare opportunity to reactivate a maritime-industrial edge of the city. The design s

The homeowners desired a contemporary residence with a thoughtfully designed entrance that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor areas facing north towards the waterfalls of the country club. Unlike many local architect-designed homes, which typically position north-facing residences as far north as feasible to create south-facing outdoor areas and pools shielded from street view by high retaining walls and gates, the homeowners envisioned a contrasting approach. They aime