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August 13, 2026
A former restaurant space in Santa Monica has been transformed into an engaging installation for the new Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen. The colorful artwork takes inspiration from the street graphics and graffiti of the South Asian subcontinent, where abundant signage and bold imagery dominate urban streets.
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November 30, 2025
June 18, 2026
The globally recognized Union Square public open space in downtown San Francisco will once again host the annual ice skating event, which opens in early November.
April 30, 2026
An exciting new design by Akarstudios for a temporary ice skating rink at Cityline Downtown Sunnyvale has been unveiled, promising a vibrant addition to the community.
April 23, 2026
The client wanted to update the look and layout of his 1950s house in Seal Beach, Southern California. The home sits on a corner lot across from a large green space. Because the house had several poorly planned additions in
April 9, 2026
The aim of the front lawn is to harmonize the house's clean lines with the immediate surroundings. The proposed landscape design creates a multitude of social and relaxation areas with pockets of hardscape and walkable surfaces. Drought-tolerant planting will be
March 12, 2026
The proposed residential unit is for a quaint neighborhood in the coastal town of Seal Beach, Southern California. Strict planning constraints required working with the triangular site and the underlying footprint of a three-car garage that had to be maintained.