There is a great new resource on the internet and as an App, www.Houzz.com. It was started in 2009 by Adi Tatarko and her husband Alon Cohen when they were having difficulty communicating their desires with their architect on a major remodel of a … [Read more...]
The Isaac Bell House and Folding Walls
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Recently, I had the opportunity to tour some of the Gilded Age "cottages" in Newport, Rhode Island with a group of residential architects. The most fascinating house was the 1883, Isaac Bell House designed by the architectural firm of McKim, Mead … [Read more...]
Bold Move
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The architect Luis Barragan was a master in designing for hot humid climates. I was inspired by his use of color in repainting our stair hall last week.I love how the afternoon sun lights up the curve. … [Read more...]
Sanofi-Aventis 2012 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge
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The team of Columbia, SC based EnduringFX and Beaufort architect, Michael Frederick, AIA have been selected as one of five semi-finalists in the Sanofi-Aventis 2012 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge for their activity-based integrated data … [Read more...]
2012 Tile Trends
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Tone on tone damask designs are very popular in 2012. Atelier by Mirage has both matte and glossy finishes on the tiles.Abstract Designs based on nature are being introduced by many difference companies. The are typically done in stone with laser jet … [Read more...]
