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Ice Rink Downtown Sunnyvale

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.

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Modern Blend – Seal Beach Residence

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

Seal Beach Residence – Landscape Design

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

Khan Saab

March 19, 2026

The former Shor restaurant space will enter a new chapter with the opening of the Khan Saab. The new concept is ultimately an extension of the highly acclaimed Michelin-recognized Khan Saab brand from Fullerton, renowned for its elevated approach to

SB9 Residential Unit

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.

Khan Walla

January 8, 2026

The Khan Walla will be a new tea house in Orange County, California, offering a variety of South Asian teas and food bites. A former restaurant space in a retail center will be transformed into a colorful venue with exposed

Repurposing Vacant Offices into Housing in Westwood

December 1, 2025

Located at the intersections of Kinross Avenue and Westwood Boulevard in the heart of Westwood village, adjacent to the UCLA campus, the mixed-use two-story 50’s building occupies an imposing corner site. The design proposal is to transform the approx. 6,000