Digging into the Details of the New Sonos Flagship Store

Whitney Walker, the GM of Stores, walks us through the brand's first retail space

After more than 18 months in development, Sonos has opened their first-ever retail store—and to call it that would be insulting to the head-to-toe custom-made experience that it is. The skylit space at 101 Greene Street in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood has been designed to make your first or hundredth experience listening to music through Sonos “epic,” but also comfortable and seamless. Leave past experiences at …

Architect Soo K Chan’s Understanding of Design

An exclusive video interview with the mastermind behind extraordinary buildings and structures

Across the more than 40 international projects architect Soo K Chan has touched—from public works to resorts, homes and even furniture—a clear design language has been declared that balances a pristine, organized stature with a sense of awe. Chan, the founding principal and design director of SCDA Architects—launched in Singapore back in 1995—takes a holistic approach to all ventures, touching everything from epic facades to …

Keeping Dry in ourCaste’s Bags

Heavy duty waterproof, reliable and affordable accessories from the Newport Beach outfitters

Michael Quinones and Matt Davis met almost a decade ago in Newport Beach; both as new implants. “He and a group of friends had moved from the San Bernardino area out to Orange County just as I had moved up from San Diego. We were 21 or so, and as 21-year-olds do, we spent a lot of time having late nights and causing trouble,” recalls …