Author: Levi

Gear, Lifestyle

BANG & OLUFSEN X BERLUTI AUDIO COLLECTION

Bang & Olufsen and Berluti inhabit two different arenas, but both are highly respected curators with a keen eye for design. The brands are combining forces for a new collection, which finds the Paris-based Berluti adding their own unique touch to several pieces in the B&O family. Included are the […]

Cars, Motorcycles

PANACHE SMAUG YAMAHA XS 360 MOTORCYCLE

Based in Lyon, France, Panache Customs is already garnering a reputation with just their second project. Building on what founder Charles Murillon and partner Ezno Benzoni learned during the design and construction of Falkor, Smaug not only continues the dragon naming convention but also takes inspiration from another unusual place — […]

Architecture, Lodging

VEGAS MODERN 001 HOUSE

The Vegas Modern 001 House marries the glitz of the Las Vegas strip with the vast landscapes of the Mohave desert, and the result is impressive. Designed by Blue Heron, the 15,000 square foot spec house sits on a 1.26-acre lot at the Dragon’s Reserve community in MacDonald Highlands. Its […]

Cars, Classic Cars

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CALLAWAY SLEDGEHAMMER

In the pantheon of ’80s supercars, absolute top speed was the number against which they were compared. The RUF CTR, Porsche 959, and Ferrari F40 were 200 MPH+ contenders, but they all paled in comparison to the Callaway SledgeHammer. With the blessing of GM, Callaway built a bespoke twin-turbocharged V8 […]

Architecture, Lodging

ANTHENEA FLOATING SUITE

After debuting in 2019, the Anthenea is about to set sail. The floating eco-pods inspired by the 1977 Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me will make their way across the globe as luxury condos. Ideal for sea-faring nomads, the marine habitats, designed by naval architect Jean-Michel Duacancelle, are made to be […]

Architecture, Lodging, Travel

NAILA HOUSE

Fusing local Oaxacan culture with modern architecture, BAAQ’ has created an idyllic beach escape. The Naila House places four volumes on the rocky coastline of Mexico’s Puerto Escondido. Each structure is situated on a concrete base, forming a cross-shaped courtyard with a swimming pool at their center. Their wood frames […]

Electric Cars, Trucks

FORD F-150 LIGHTNING ELECTRIC TRUCK

Electric vehicles have officially reached the mainstream, with the best-selling vehicle in America now available as an EV — the Ford F-150 Lightning. You don’t fix what isn’t broken, and Ford has largely left the exterior styling unchanged, with a large LED light strip wrapping a solid grille insert — […]

Architecture, Lodging

CLYDE HILL HOUSE

Sited on a lot that’s exposed on three sides, Paul Michael Davis Architects were tasked with creating a home with an abundance of privacy and natural light. In return, they designed the Clyde Hill House. The studio gently sunk the dwelling into its sloping site creating a central courtyard. Topped […]

Cars, Classic Cars

PORSCHE ALL-ELECTRIC MACAN SUV PROTOTYPE

Porsche is readying a new Macan for a 2023 launch as an electric vehicle. Currently undergoing real-world testing, the small SUV will use the 800-volt drivetrain used by the Taycan. Porsche plans for the Macan to cover nearly two million miles around the world, in addition to several million miles […]