Medical lab does first-rate research in second-rate facilities Los Angeles Times The campus spans more than 30 acres, a sprawling maze of old wooden bungalows and newer concrete-and-steel buildings. Cars are parked at all angles around the odd enclave of labs and research spaces scattered between patches of grass and trees. and more »

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L Conceal bookshelf: Umbra's new twist on a classic Los Angeles Times When mounted on a right angle, as shown at the top of the post, the books appear to float; multiple shelves can be combined to create a staircase effect. In its upside-down V shape, at right, Carr said, "the books appear to be bending the shelf. …

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Daniel Monti design: A behind-the-screens look Los Angeles Times To prevent the resulting 3000 steel cut-outs from going to waste, Monti devised an equally stunning indoor feature: a decorative guardrail for the staircase. The gunmetal-gray circles were welded together in random fashion to form a thin wall. …

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Proliferation of 'mansions' may have helped Temple City avoid greater damage Los Angeles Times Moreover, many mansion owners are Chinese immigrants with a faith in feng shui — the ancient Chinese practice of balancing energies in a given place. Often, they build their mansions without trees near the front of the house to allow more energy to … and more »

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Pro Portfolio: Nichols Canyon home connects to views Los Angeles Times Materials include exposed structural steel and steel cladding, smooth stucco, gray maple floors, slate, granite and wenge cabinetry. In the kitchen: Downsview cabinets, glass mosaic tiles, counters made of wenge wood and black honed granite, …

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Photographer Jill Greenberg's Hollywood Hills escape Los Angeles Times Those soft curves are repeated inside — on the staircase and walls, in custom-carved Corian counters for the kitchen and bar area, and in the ceiling. Recesses in the ceiling not only add height and volume in the kitchen and living room but also hide … and more »

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Friday's TV highlights Los Angeles Times Tanked: A request for a feng shui tank has Brett exploring the way to inner peace, causing the rest of the crew to become outwardly annoyed in this new episode (9 pm Animal Planet). Rat Busters NYC: Jimmy and Michael are called after rats have infested … and more »

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Friday's Highlights: 'Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again' on HBO Los Angeles Times (blog) Tanked: A request for a feng shui tank has Brett exploring the way to inner peace, causing the rest of the crew to become outwardly annoyed in this new episode (9 pm Animal Planet). Rat Busters NYC: Jimmy and Michael are called after rats have infested … and more »

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The garage doors are clad in bonderized steel, a type of treated steel that’s matte gray … The kitchen cabinets are bamboo and the countertops are marble. The marble sinks were custom fabricated. The photo was taken from the dining area …

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