Concrete staircase anchors Purple Brand studios by Scott & Scott Architects

A staircase of raw board-formed concrete curves up the centre of this workspace for denim fashion label Purple Brand in Vancouver, Canada, designed by local studio Scott & Scott Architects. The 14,000-square-foot (1,300-square-metre) atelier occupies the two floors of a 1973 warehouse in Vancouver's

Concrete staircase anchors Purple Brand studios by Scott & Scott Architects

A staircase of raw board-formed concrete curves up the centre of this workspace for denim fashion label Purple Brand in Vancouver, Canada, designed by local studio Scott & Scott Architects. The 14,000-square-foot (1,300-square-metre) atelier occupies the two floors of a 1973 warehouse in Vancouver's

Kilroy keeps selling

L.A. REIT boss Angela Aman knows what she wants and goes after it. That was clear on her company’s latest earnings call. Kilroy Realty is shedding real estate that it believes is a drag to its portfolio and collecting hot properties — something it’s done since Aman took the corner office, replacing

31 Firepit Ideas That Will Transform Your Backyard into a Go-To Hangout

A backyard firepit provides a natural hub for outdoor entertaining. Create an inviting hangout with these firepit ideas, including stone, brick, concrete, and built-in designs.