This book by Lucien Herve conveys the poetry and serenity of the medieval abbey’s architecture and ambiance in an inspired way that is in harmony with its subject. A considerable achievement as the abbey is a place of exceptional… MORE +
So many decisions about a new or replacement ceiling fan! What is the right fan size, color, style, number of blades, should the fan have a light or no light – how do you make the best choices? Should… MORE +
I am lucky to be working together with Luke Stevens. His terrific skills and great attitude help me to explore new design concepts. I find Luke’s background fascinating. Working all over the world, he nurtured his appreciation of the way things… MORE +
This year’s show was the biggest and best yet! I love seeing the companies, both big and small, that fall under the dwell umbrella – modern, creative, quality, human- and eco-conscious. On the design front, I appreciated the creative… MORE +
“What is it all for?” is a question that John Pawson asks in one of his interviews. I use it, as I imagine he does, to select ideas that make some meaningful contribution to…what? What is the purpose of the… MORE +
Wood is a timeless and expressive material that works just as well in contemporary minimalist designs as it did in the elaborate cabinetry of past ages. I have come across some truly remarkable practitioners of the woodworking art, design, manufacturing… MORE +
Less and More THE DESIGN ETHOS OF DIETER RAMS exhibition at SFMOMA from August 27, 2011 – February 20, 2012 http://www.sfmoma.org/exhib_events/exhibitions/434#ixzz1bvTFPxJH San Francisco Museum of Modern Art I have been a fan of Dieter Rams for a while now… MORE +
My ceiling is only 8 feet – do I need a ceiling hugger fan? This is a very common question that people ask when shopping for a ceiling fan. The answer may surprise you – most ceiling fans are designed… MORE +
“Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful.” This is an ideal that I aspire to in my designs and I look for in other designers, architects and artists. Recently I attended an exhibition of John Pawson’s work… MORE +
Sometimes you walk around a show and find only a few booths of interest – for me it was the opposite here; almost every booth was truly of interest to me and only a very few were not. All of… MORE +
Where can you see all of the latest European furniture designs at one time? Just like a strong cup of espresso, the heady brew of Salone is always stimulating and maybe just a bit overwhelming at times. Not only are… MORE +
“Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman” is a fascinating look at both the work of photographer Julius Shulman and Julius Shulman the man, produced and directed by Eric Bricker. Design-focused people are all familiar with Mr. Shulman’s iconic photograph… MORE +
We have found a source for well designed products for your life and your home – Kafti Designs. The company is the creation of two sisters, Monika Brauntsch and Sonia Słaboń. They have designed many of the items and have… MORE +
We spend much of our time in our homes – they represent our “caves”, our safe places, where we settle in, our “nest”. Imagine that you are seeing your home for the first time – what does it convey to… MORE +