
Ubiquitous Urquoila
It is easy to marvel at Patricia Urquiola. She astounds designers and design lovers with the sheer breadth of her impeccably-executed designs and in her gracious approach to, and respect for, the design process.Nasir Kassamali, LuminaireAmid Milan Design Weeks constellation of talent, one star stood out, a Polaris in the design universe: Patricia Urquoila. As Art Director of Cassina, she sets the aesthetic tone for the storied brand, in addition to the countless other collaborations she pursues . . .
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the re-purpose driven life
Currently, the trendy buzzphrase in the architectural word is Green Design. This is basically defined as a philosophy of creating buildings that minimize negative environmental impact. This is accomplished by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space.When asked if we practice this concept of design, I respond If you build something classic and of quality that eschews trends and fads, it will stand the test of time. Therefore, future generations will always . . .
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two's company
What is it about twins that is so intrinsically settling (the above image notwithstanding)?Pairs hold a mystical place in our collective lexicon. Youll find twins in the mythologies of many cultures around the world. In some theyre seen as ominous, in others theyre seen as auspicious. Often seen as two halves of the same whole, twins legendarily share a bond deeper than that of the run-of-the-mill siblings. Simply put, twins represent the dualistic nature of the universe.Twins also find their pl . . .
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inspiration point
When we begin a new project, our clients often ask What can we do to communicate what we like? In the olden days of yore, wed ask for pictures ripped from magazines that illustrated things that caught their eye. Nowadays, this is typically organized through a high-tech-tear-sheet collector called Pinterest. On more than one occasion, clients have told me theyd been collecting these images for years. Once they decided to phone up an architect, theyd go through the images only to find we had desig . . .
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Travelogue: Veni, vidi, vici
We came. We saw. We cultured.In six days, we walked more than 70 miles, visited more than a dozen showrooms, sipped countless demi cups of espresso, and experienced more moments of pure inspiration than we could have ever imagined. The imprint of Salone will stay with us for many seasons to comeuntil the next WRJ field trip be it to Paris or Pocatello. En Italia, we learned that we learn best as a collective. The more eyes, the more insight. . . .
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