The urban development crisis and the collapse of the planning system in Afghanistan

Kabul is now considered one of the clearest symbols of Afghanistan's urban development crisis, a crisis that has taken root not only in the city's physical landscape but also in its social, economic and environmental structures. What has brought Kabul to its current state is the confluence of several factors: the mass return of refugees,… Continue reading The urban development crisis and the collapse of the planning system in Afghanistan

Loza Maléombhos Portals of Heritage – PhotoBook Magazine

Why is heritage, and particularly African heritage, such an important aspect of creating art? Because legacy is not nostalgia; It is a living archive. African heritage in particular has been misrepresented or reduced for centuries. By weaving it into contemporary, even futuristic, frameworks, I not only reference it but expand upon it, demonstrating its sophistication,… Continue reading Loza Maléombhos Portals of Heritage – PhotoBook Magazine

Isabella Rossellini's dark wood kitchen is a masterpiece

Actress Isabella Rossellini may be synonymous with Hollywood, but she has a second legacy in Bellport, Long Island. Together with the architect Pietro Cicognani the Blue velvet star has created a wildly original farmhouse (called Mama Farm) that defies convention, and no room embodies this more than Isabella Rossellini's dark, wooden farmhouse kitchen. It seems… Continue reading Isabella Rossellini's dark wood kitchen is a masterpiece

Diane Keaton's former Beverly Hills home is listed for $25 million

Hollywood icon Diane Keaton passed away a few weeks ago, leaving behind a career spanning over five decades and legions of fans around the world. The Oscar-winning Annie Hall The star's talents extended even beyond her acting career, as her architectural skills led her to become a prolific and design-savvy home renovator and home renovator… Continue reading Diane Keaton's former Beverly Hills home is listed for $25 million

Boerne Neighborhood Meeting Reviews Scooter's Coffee Drive-through Special Use Permit for 31500 IH-10

The City of Boerne Planning Department held a neighborhood discussion on August 19, 2025 regarding a proposed drive-thru and special use permit for Scooter's Coffee for a location at 31500 IH-10 adjacent to the existing Bill Miller's restaurant. Joanne Marie Andrade, planner with the City of Boerne, opened the meeting by explaining that the special… Continue reading Boerne Neighborhood Meeting Reviews Scooter's Coffee Drive-through Special Use Permit for 31500 IH-10

The facade of 520 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan is nearing completion

Exterior work is nearing completion at 520 Fifth Avenue, an 88-story, mixed-use supertall skyscraper in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Rabina, the 1,002-foot-tall structure will span 415,000 square feet and house 100 condominiums. The project also includes 25 floors of boutique office space, ground floor retail space and an extensive… Continue reading The facade of 520 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan is nearing completion

Bigg Boss 19 October 24 Episode Highlights: Amaal has a heated exchange while Tanya tries to balance constraints with Neelam

Bigg Boss 19 October 24 Episode Highlights: In the latest episode, Bigg Boss asked the contestants to nominate two players they would like to see as captain. Among them, Mridul Tiwari and Pranit More received the most votes, with the former being chosen as this week's captain. The bitterness between Tanya and Neelam continues After… Continue reading Bigg Boss 19 October 24 Episode Highlights: Amaal has a heated exchange while Tanya tries to balance constraints with Neelam

California officials are proposing to reduce fire-resistant landscaping requirements

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – After opposition from Southern California officials, California officials are considering making their proposed fire-resistant landscaping rules more flexible. What happened: The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection proposed in a new draft Thursday to exempt more plants from proposed requirements that property owners in fire-prone areas remove all combustible material, from wooden… Continue reading California officials are proposing to reduce fire-resistant landscaping requirements