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“Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space.” – Mies van der Rohe Born out of our increasing reliance on cars, the design of parking garages dominates the last century. Simon Henley’s book “The Architecture of Parking” argues there’s something unexpected to be found within these overlooked structures, cataloging the most striking and [...]
Attention non-profits! The 1% is a fantastic program I learned of through San Diego based S.K.I.N. Design Studio. The 1%, a program of San Francisco’s Public Architecture, connects nonprofits with architecture and design firms willing to give their time pro bono. The program recognizes that nonprofits need and deserve facilities and work environments that are [...]
Above: Sculptor Matt Devine’s so creative “Hollywood Holiday” mid-century modern gingerbread house In December 2009, it was my pleasure to assist with the production of the 2009 Gingerbread Collective, hosted by Arclinea San Diego, a showroom featuring a beautiful collection of modern Italian kitchen designs. This charitable gingerbread house competition brought together over a dozen [...]
Design offers an opportunity to promote sustainability not only through materials chosen but also by understanding and creatively catering to the psychology of the audience. In this way, a designer can create a space that is uniquely functional and engaging — a place that is talked about, sought after, and therefore valuable — over a [...]