New York contributing editor Marc Kristal found himself overwhelmed not only by the urbanistic pleasures of Bordeaux, France- which dueled for his attention with the city's historic architectural legacy- but by what architect Olivier Brochet described as the region's special appreciation of l'art de vivre. Back home, Kristal is working with the Alliance for Downtown New York, documenting a six-month planning study of the Greenwich South district, just below the World Trade Center site.

As an Realtor with Pacific Sotheby's International Realty in San Diego, Marc Lyman excels with luxury and architecturally significant properties. Marc graduated from UCSD in 1995 with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Psychology. His studies were followed by the launch of multiple businesses, including a popular online home publication. The latter has made Marc a sought-after media personality and home expert. Marc's media and only marketing savvy has led to his listings being seen on TV and around the world. Crystal-clear timely communication, steadfast negotiation, and the highest loyalty to clients are all key elements of Marc’s approach to real estate. Marc is very familiar with and offers his expertise to both sellers and buyers in most of San Diego’s sought-after communities and at all price points. Marc can also provide referrals to carefully vetted Sotheby's International Realty agents throughout the country and around the world. www.MarcLyman.com

Marc Goodwin is an architectural photographer and Doctoral Student at Aalto University, Helsinki. Marc photographs, researches, lectures and writes on the intersection between photography and architecture, with a particular focus on atmosphere as a means of understanding that intersection. Working between Finland, Barcelona, and the United Kingdom, Marc specializes in architecture and interiors, with a focus on the variety of atmospheres the world offers at different times of day and year. Marc prefers to include the lived experience in the built environment, where possible--people, their things and stuff going on at the time of shooting. Marc believes buildings are even more beautiful when filled with life.

Marc Henrich is a San Francisco photographer and filmmaker. He uses photography as a tool for simultaneously creating a dialogue around, and a meditation upon, urban and natural landscapes. His films have been shown at festivals around the world. He has recently launched www.ecodana.com, an internet platform connecting people to sustainable projects in Southeast Asia. To see more of Marc's photography, visit Marc Henrich Projects