Author: Levi

Architecture, Travel

LAHAO STONE HOUSES

Once described as the most beautiful town in China, the ancient village of Fenghuang is built on a mountain and dotted with stone houses. As part of the China Foundation For Poverty Alleviation’s Bona Villa project, United Practice Architects is reviving 12 properties in the north area. The studio has […]

Gear, Lifestyle

The “Tolkien” Leather Journal

Inspired by the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, the late English academic and author of the “Lord of the Rings” And “The Hobbit”, this leather journal will ignite your creative genius each time you open it up. There’s something magical that happens when you can touch and feel the journal as […]

Architecture, Bars

PEBBLE BAR

For over a century, Hurley’s hosted a range of cultural icons including late-night TV hosts, novelists, and Saturday Night Live cast members. The saloon shut its doors in 2000, but thanks to celebrity investors like Pete Davidson, Justin Theroux, and Nicholas Braun, Pebble Bar aims to revive the former watering […]

Cars, Trucks

FORD F-150 RAPTOR-R BAJA TRUCK CONCEPT

Ash Thorp has released the latest installment in his Make Haste Corp series of vehicle concepts with the new Ford Raptor made over as a Bronco R-inspired Baja-spec pre-runner. Thorp’s render replaces the Raptor’s chassis with a tube frame and integrated roll cage and composite bodywork. Aggressive fender flares make […]

Architecture, Homes, Real Estate

FLEA’S LA HILLTOP COMPOUND

After purchasing in 2018, Michael Balzary, better known as Flea, is putting his hilltop compound back on the market. The six-acre property sits in the hills above Los Angeles and features an original Richard Neutra design. Built for his secretary in 1953, the mid-century home is filled with the legendary […]

Cars, Classic Cars

JERRY SEINFELD’S 2004 PORSCHE CARRERA GT

Collectors love a car with history, and this 2004 Carrera GT has it. Bought new by actor, comedian, and well-known Porsche fanatic Jerry Seinfeld in 2005, it remained in his collection until 2011. Currently being auctioned by its second owner, the Carrera GT was a result of a stalled Le […]

Cars, Motorcycles

TRIUMPH X BREITLING WATCH & MOTORCYCLE

Two icons with deep roots — Breitling and Triumph — have joined to create a watch and motorcycle that celebrate the pair’s history of speed. In the ’60s, Triumph was building some of the fastest two-wheeled machines on the planet and rapidly gaining popularity as the urban transportation medium of […]

Architecture, Homes, Travel

PORT DE LA SELVA HOUSE

Port de la Selva is a coastal town in northern Spain, characterized by rocky shorelines made of volcanic matter. Maria Castello Arquitectura designed a residence to complement the environment. The home consists of dual concrete volumes embedded into a hillside. The two square forms extend toward the sea, cantilevering over […]

Cars, Trucks

2023 FORD RANGER RAPTOR TRUCK

The next Ford Ranger Raptor has broken cover with a boost in performance that makes it worthy of the Raptor name. Under the hood is Ford’s familiar twin-turbo Ecoboost V6, making 392 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque, with an anti-lag system that keeps the turbos spooled up while off […]