I'm currently in Chicago celebrating the 50th birthday of a good friend of mine. In fact, there are four of us here and we all know each other from our time together from the University of Texas … [Read more...]
Cabin Detail – Steel and Walnut Bench
In any project, there are a handful of design moments that help establish the personality of that entire project. For the cabin project that I have been working on for the past 2+ years, one of those … [Read more...]
Interior Steel Wall Panels
There is a detail we have in our cabin project that I am anxious to see built. Within the two-story stairwell along the main wall, we are cladding the surface with 16 gauge steel plating.I get all … [Read more...]
Natural Light – Clean Aesthetics
One of the very best ways to determine good architecture is the evaluation of how natural light is handled throughout the space it illuminates. I like to think that I have some sensitivities regarding … [Read more...]
Considering white marble counter tops?
There are few things that are as stunning to me as a white marble countertop ... I love them and appreciate the character and history they have as a material. Whenever the subject of white marble … [Read more...]
An Interior Designer’s Bag
As part of an ongoing photo essay of sorts, I have been showing the working contents of various design and construction related professionals. So far we have seen the bag contents from an architect, … [Read more...]