aurea
Vol. I
Raye • The Homeland Residence • Será • Church of the Epiphany
Published • 04/07/2026
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Raye
Cleveland, Ohio
architect
SCB Architects
developer
The Max Collaborative
interior architecture
Asimou George
A Dynamic Interaction with Light
RAYE marks a milestone in the revitalization of Shaker Heights, introducing a landmark residential experience that engages both urban context and daily life. Two bridging structures connect the 15- and 18-story towers, offering over 220 thoughtfully designed apartments.
Each residence frames expansive views—either downtown Cleveland or the nearby golf course—while providing the rare benefit of accessible outdoor space, with over an acre of landscaped public grounds at the doorstep. RAYE is a study in proportion, connection, and atmosphere, where architecture shapes both perspective and experience.
Where architecture frames life…
…views, and quiet connection.
elevated | connection | horizon
craft
The Homeland Residence
Rocky River, Ohio
stone specialist
Granite Works
Where Stone meets Presence
The Homeland Residence in Rocky River, Ohio, is a study in materiality and atmosphere—where natural stone, warm tones, and intentional design combine to create intimate yet elevated spaces. Granite Works supplied the expertly crafted surfaces, including Amalfi Quartz countertops and oven backsplash, alongside a dark, leathered stone island that brings depth and contrast.
The kitchen is designed for both ritual and gathering, with designer finishes that balance warmth and sophistication. The adjoining half bath, creates a serene, reflective environment—transforming everyday moments into quiet experiences of craft and presence.
“A dark pause in a sea of light…”
intentional | grounded | mine
escape
Será at Sandy Ridge
Wardensville, West Virginia
architect
DVN Development
timber specialist
Cambium
A Shelter in the Language of the Forest
Será at Sandy Ridge is a contemporary retreat designed as an architectural response to pace—where form, landscape, and atmosphere align to restore balance. Set within the forested hills of Wardensville, the project dissolves the boundary between shelter and setting, allowing light, canopy, and terrain to define the experience from within. Each villa is composed with restraint—expansive glazing, natural materials, and deliberate openings create spaces that feel both grounded and open, private yet connected.
Outdoor elements, from plunge pools to panoramic wellness spaces, extend living beyond the walls, reinforcing a seamless relationship with the landscape. More than a collection of cabins, Será is a study in intentional living—where architecture quiets distraction and reconnects the occupant to place.
Filtered light, warm wood, quiet ritual…
…and a kind of stillness that makes you notice where you are.
canopy | texture | restraint
sacred
Church of the Epiphany
Miami, Florida
architect
Hilario Candela
A Sanctuary of Light & Devotion
Church of the Epiphany is conceived as a spiritual and architectural anchor—where sacred ritual and subtropical atmosphere converge. Rooted in tradition yet responsive to place, the church uses light, proportion, and material to shape a quiet, contemplative experience within the vibrancy of Miami.
Filtered daylight, warm surfaces, and open spatial rhythms guide movement and stillness alike, creating an environment that feels both grounded and transcendent. The architecture operates with clarity and restraint, allowing light and devotion to take precedence.
More than a place of worship, it is a study in presence—where space, light, and ritual align to elevate the everyday act of gathering.
