Abetica Studios, architecture, Design, Travel

Modernism Week 2020

We spent another sunny and warm afternoon in Palm Springs, this time exploring the architectural gems of the desert for Modernism Week 2020. Our first stop on our extended journey is Palm Springs City Hall, located at 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, just down the street from the Palm Springs International Airport. Designed by legendary… Continue reading Modernism Week 2020

Abetica Studios, architecture, Design

Ray Kappe, AIA – Naples Island Remodel

I wish I knew more about this Mid-Century Modern, set along the seaside canals of Naples Island in Long Beach, California. Built in the 1940s, the home was remodeled in 1956 by renowned Long Beach architect Ray Kappe. I've always paused and admired it since I was a kid growing up in the neighborhood back… Continue reading Ray Kappe, AIA – Naples Island Remodel

Abetica Studios, architecture, Design, Landscaping

Modernist George Montierth, AIA

  Another personal waterfront favorite along the canals of Naples Island in Long Beach, California is this 1948 George Montierth-designed mid-century modernist. Surprisingly, not much is published about the locally prolific Long Beach, California architect, who not only designed a number of timeless buildings from his offices in the Ocean Center Building in downtown Long… Continue reading Modernist George Montierth, AIA

Abetica Studios, Art, Design

Meet “Blu” – our office mascot

"Blu" is the name of this beautiful handcrafted bunny rabbit, created by artist Catherine Freeman of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Blu was a housewarming gift from one of our clients when we opened our first studio offices in 2006. She's as soft as a baby bunny! Blu is made of imported mohair, wool/tapestry pads for the… Continue reading Meet “Blu” – our office mascot

Abetica Studios, Art, Design

NYC #MoMA using Material Design icons in the real world to guide visitors

While you might have only encountered Material Design in apps and the web, Google’s open-source design system has one major real-world application. Since last year, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City has been using Material Design icons to help guide visitors. more… via NYC MoMA using Material Design icons in the real… Continue reading NYC #MoMA using Material Design icons in the real world to guide visitors