Charles Pfister: Mentor and Friend
In mid-July, IIDA NC hosted Pioneers in Design - From the Office of Charles Pfister. The event, held at the SFJAZZ Center, provided a thought-provoking discussion about the influence and vision of the legendary designer. Panelists included four designers who worked at the Pfister Partnership. I was honored to participate and was joined by Richard Brayton of Brayton Hughes, David Darling of Aidlin Darling and Jeffry Weisman of Fisher Weisman. Moderating the panel was my dear friend Stanley Ab . . .
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Inside the Basilica of San Vitale
After the visit to the Sicis Art Mosaic Factory, another must-see in Ravenna was the Basilica of San Vitale, a stunning example of early Byzantine art and architecture.The church was begun by Bishop Ecclesius in 526, when Ravenna was under the rule of theOstrogoths; it wascompleted by the 27th Bishop of Ravenna,Maximian, in 547 preceding the ByzantineExarchate of Ravenna. The architect of the church is unknown.All these mosaics are executed in the Hellenistic-Roman tradition: lively a . . .
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Mosaic Inspiration in Ravenna, Italy
In April, Michael Booth and Billy Quimby traveled toItaly to attend Salone del Mobile andto visit the Sicis Art Mosaic Factory. There to source materialsfor Four Seasons Resort Dubai, what they found was an inspiring production space full of color and wonder. The factoryis full of artisans working with precisionand detail on their projects. Using local materials and specialized craftsmanship, Sicis is a treasure trove of design inspiration. . . .
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Revisiting the Villa Feltrinelli
Built in 1892 on Lago di Garda by the Feltrinelli's, and briefly occupied by Mussolini, the Villa and its outbuildings were transformed by Robert Burns into a world class hotel. The design was completed in 2001,and BAMOoversaw everything visible by the guest, including 21 guestrooms, common areas, foyer, salon, dining room, bar, wine cellar and outdoor dining terrace. The result is one of BAMO's richest and most rewarding designs, and one of the finest small hotels in the world.In the . . .
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In Progress: Four Seasons Resort Dubai
Dubai is no shrinking violet and, when it comes to design, the city often strives to be the best, the most opulent, and even the tallest. Our first project in the city and the region is the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. Nearly four years since project kick-off, construction is in full swing.We love this phase - not only do we get to see our design come alive, we also get to show off our Construction Administration chops. Today we pull back the curtain and give you a behin . . .
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Bill Stubbs | Spring in Action
Spring has certainly been up in the air. I have had many wonderful opportunities to travel including a trip to beautiful Buenos Aires for The Leaders of Design Conference as well as events close to home including Preservation Houston's inaugural Good Brick tour. Please enjoy some snapshots from my travels this spring.The exquisite private island, Isla El Descanso Delta-Tigre, in Argentina. A constant evolution of art can be found throughout the lush gardens and beautiful home on the island, . . .
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Alan Wanzenberg leads a tour of the Philip Johnson Glass House May 29 at 3:00pm
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The Lord Baltimore Hotel in Departures
The Spring 2014 issue of Departures Magazine features a story on the renovation of the historic Lord Baltimore Hotel in downtown Baltimore, MD with the help of designer Scott Sanders whose signature American style updated this classic landmark. For extensive insight into the hotel's redesign be sure to check out our upcoming summer publication, The Insider Guide to the New Lord Baltimore Hotel and Baltimore, Too! . . .
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Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! Coming this summerComfort Zone: Creating the Eco-Elegant Interior by Trudy Dujardin, a LEED-accredited interior designer and expert on ecological design. . . .
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Out There - Allure 04/14
The fabulously successful Maria Gabriela Brito is featured in this month's issue of Allure providing tips on selecting art for your home! Find her alluring? Get more of Maria and her company, Lifestyling, in her book, Out There: Design, Art, Travel, Shopping. . . .
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My Best Advice for Graduates: Never Give Up!
I was honored to speak at the Art Institute of Houston graduation ceremony. My best piece of advice for the students, a spin on the classicNever Give Up.I decided I was going to be in Architectural Digest. I couldn't imagine how I was ever going to make that happen, at the time I was still selling vacuum cleaners door to door (a great lesson in rejection). I decided the best place to start was at the top. I was going to meet Paige Rense, then Editor-in-Chief of Architectural Digest. I wrot . . .
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"Still Life With Jack Ceglic" - The East Hampton Star
The East Hampton Star features Jack Ceglic discussing his portraits, his home in East Hampton, and his involvement in the iconic Dean & Deluca. View the full story here and be sure to get your copy of his book, Jack. . . .
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