Interior Design articles from May 2003

Interior Design archives from May 2003

Update: catch these events in June and July.(Calendar)
May 15, 2003... 1. The Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, launches an out-of-this-world solo show of California artist-astronomer Russell Crotty. Eastern Loop of the Veil Nebula in Cygnus, 2002, and The Leonid Meteor Shower, 2002, are among his recent works in...

DUMBO smart. (news desk).
May 15, 2003... The industrial-chic DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, has clearly become a destination for all things interiors-related. Manhattan mainstay ABC Carpet & Home even opened a Location there, joining hundreds of designers and artisans who...

A global partnership. (news desk).(Worldstudio Foundation and Adobe Systems establish mentoring program)(Brief Article)
May 15, 2003... Worldstudio Foundation, a nonprofit group encouraging social, awareness among art and design professionals and students, has teamed up with Software giant Adobe Systems to establish a mentoring program promoting tolerance. Create! Don't Hate...

Making a splash. (news desk).(American Museum of Natural History renovation)(Brief Article)
May 15, 2003... Dinosaur skeletons and the like have long been the American Museum of Natural History's stock in trade. Lately, however, the New York institution has been making waves on the architecture scene. Following the successful 2000 opening of the Rose...

Forward March. (news desk).(Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Peabody Museum of Salem and Williamstown's Clark Art Institute renovations)(Brief Article)
May 15, 2003... An unstable' economy has derailed ambitious renovations and construction plans at art institutions nationwide. (Rem Koolhaas isn't the only casualty.) Nevertheless, a few fortunate museums are still moving ahead in a big way. The Virginia...

New light on Noguchi. (news desk).(Isamu Noguchi exhibit at the Smithsonian's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery)(Brief Article)
May 15, 2003... Modern-minded designers know Isamu Noguchi best for his Lamps, followed by his sculpture. His skill in ceramics finally receives its due, thanks to an exhibition at the Smithsonian's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington, D.C. "Isamu...

Emily McLennan. (news desk).(art teacher and lighting designer dies)(Brief Article)
May 15, 2003... Born in Rochester, New York, Emily McLennan died April 1 at the age of 59. McLennan earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and went on to study at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine and Switzerland's...

20 and counting. (news bytes).(The XXe Siecle Fair for decorative arts opens.)(Brief Article)
May 15, 2003... The XXe Siecle Fair for decorative arts Paris's Carrousel du Louvre for a second run. From June 5 to 8, expect another top-notch array of 20th-century furniture and objects from such dealers as New York's Barry Friedman and Paris's Jean-Louis...

Operatic feat. (news bytes).(Hyatt Foundation awards Pritzker Architecture Prize Jorn Utzon)(Brief Article)
May 15, 2003... The Hyatt Foundation has awarded the 2003 Pritzker Architecture Prize to Danish architect Jorn Utzon. Most associated with his Sydney Opera House in Australia, the laureate is receiving a $100,000 grant and bronze medallion on May 20 in Madrid....

Mix master. (news bytes).(Smithsonian American Art Museum gives Lucelia Artist Award to Rirkrit Tiravanija)(Brief Article)
May 15, 2003... The Smithsonian American Art Museum has bestowed its third annual Lucelia Artist Award on Rirkrit Tiravanija. The mixed-media installation artist was recognized for his investigations of the relationship between audience and artwork.

The Knoll look. (news bytes).(charity fashion show by KnollTextiles Destination Foundation)(Brief Article)
May 15, 2003... On May 29, KnollTextiles and San Francisco's Destination Foundation are hosting Runway, a showcase of Knoll Textiles fashions by Todd Oldham, Karim Rashid, et al Proceeds benefit the foundation, which provides dream trips for people with...

Future fellowships. (news bytes).
May 15, 2003... New York's Van Alen Institute is accepting portfolios for the 2003 Dinkeloo Fellowship, which gives recent graduates in various design disciplines an opportunity to study at the American Academy in Rome. Entries are due June 16.

Posh panels: systems go sumptuous with pretty patterns and soft textures. (pinups).
May 15, 2003... 1. Dia 9600-05 Terratex by Joseph Noble. circle 300 2. Rain P386 recycled polyester by Designtex. circle 301 3. Cut to the Chase 2423-401 recycled polyester by Designtex. circle 302 4. Sea Breeze P404 Eco-Intelligent polyester by Designtex....

All systems go: foward-looking panel fabrics with sparkle to spare. (pinups).
May 15, 2003... 1. Cut to the Chase 2423-102 recycled polyester by Designtex. circle 307 2. Low Frequency 5148-17 polyester-Xorel by Carnegie. circle 308 3. Glint 004 polyolefin-polyester by Maharam. circle 309 4. Loofah 5158-7 polyester-Xorel by Carnegie....

Far-east far out. (walkthrough).(David Ling Architect's new interior for Ed, a New York restaurant.)(Brief Article)
May 15, 2003... LOW-BUDGET ISN'T ALWAYS low-impact. In the current economy, restaurants just need a designer who's way cool. Take Ed, a Chinese-Japanese restaurant in New York. David Ling Architect's swishy interior cost a thrifty $40,000. "The client...

Going up a size. (walkthrough).(Kiss and Zwigard designs new showroom for Cynthia O'Connor.)
May 15, 2003... IN THE FASHION WORLD, slimming down is usually the ideal, but expansion was great news for Cynthia O'Connor. The New York showroom-office of her high-end women's apparel and accessories company was bursting at the seams when she had the luck to...

Center City fantasy. (walkthrough).(An apartment is decorated blending antiques with North African and Asian influences.)
May 15, 2003... A TALENT FOR REFINED YET ATMOSPHERIC environments--as displayed in her work at celebrated Philadelphia restaurants Striped Bass and Susanna Foo--made Marguerite Rodgers the ideal. designer for the challenge. Asked by her imaginative and well...

Sleepless in Seattle. (walkthrough).(Carl Hoffman's firm Container gives Blu, a nightclulb, a fabulous face-lift.)
May 15, 2003... UNTIL RECENTLY, 30-YEAR-OLD Carl Hoffman had only retail experience under his architectural belt. So he had to do some convincing to secure the renovation contract for Blu, a nightclub in Seattle. "Just like retail design, a club has to have...

Not all Allsteel. (walkthrough).(Allsteel's new resource center in Washington, D.C. has been created by a team of architects and designers.)
May 15, 2003... ONE COULD BE FORGIVEN for mistaking Allsteel's new resource center in Washington, D.C., for a very stylish person's loft--rather than the contract-furniture showroom that it is. In lieu of an austere reception area, visitors encounter a vast...

Make yourself at home. (walkthrough).(New condominium designed by BKSK Architects in TriBeCa uses designer Alan Tanksley to make a statement.)
May 15, 2003... WHEN GOLDMAN SACHS DEVELOPS real estate--as the firm's Whitehall. Street Real Estate Fund has been doing for more than a decade--you can be sure to find the top of the line. Consider the New York condominium that BKSK Architects just completed,...

100 percent pure Italian. (walkthrough).(Poltrona Frau uses Vignelli Associates to design their Miami showroom.)
May 15, 2003... SO LONG, DARKS. "WE'VE sold only one black piece since we opened!" says Giampiero Di Persia, CEO of Poltrona Frau in Miami. It's easy to see why. The Italian manufacturer's colorful leather-upholstered furniture really pops in the...

Mirra, Mirra. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... With executives snug and smug in their Aeron chairs, Herman Miller set its design sights on the mid-price market. Four years of research and development have yielded Mirra. Created in collaboration with Studio 7.5 Berlin, the chair performs...

Wolf-Gordon. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Dutch designer Petra Blaisse knows no boundaries. The founder of Inside Outside--a firm that interweaves architecture and landscape--and a pioneer in the realms of textile and exhibition design, Blaisse now pushes the wallpaper envelope; The...

Geiger International. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... David Allan Pesso and the Geiger Design Group collaborated on the Marin Lounge collection, which successfully recalls some of Geiger's mid-century offerings. Thanks to a gracefully arched cast-aluminum leg, the chair, bench, ottoman, credenzas,...

Innovations Textiles. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... For more than 20 years, this company has produced wallpapers worth noting--winning seven Best of NeoCon awards along the way. More recently, Innovations Launched a line of specialty fabrics suitable for both contract and residential,...

Haworth. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... This company has definitely dusted off and spruced up, embracing cleaner lines and new materials. The Moxie furniture system is both elegant and practical. We like the visual. intrigue of the translucent dividers, plus such home-inspired...

Global. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... A fused steel, frame is at the heart of Ride's synchro-tilting mechanism, which helps the chair glide smoothly back and forth. Gearshiftlike controls make for easy adjusting. 17 West Stow Road, Marlton, NJ 08053; 856-596-3390;...

Maharam. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Panting for the next generation of Action fabrics? Your wait is over. Six new three-dimensional polyester knits endow superior performance with the casual aesthetic of fashion-forward sportswear. Thanks to a two-way stretch, they cling in all...

ShawTek. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Among the 26 patterns in the Space Matters collection, Every Which Way offers superb performance and styling suitable for offices, conference rooms, lobbies, classrooms, and shops. Available in two yarn systems, including a cradle-to-cradle...

Cortina Leathers. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... 'Issimo is a fitting name for an Italian luxury leather that aspires to be the softest, smoothest, and finest on the market. Blemish-free raw hides are aniline-dyed in a drum, so only a minimal topcoat is required for protection. Available in...

Dauphin. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Sleek styling makes Adjust special. So does its namesake adjustability. Sitters benefit from pneumatic height regulation, synchronous seat and back movement, an integral sliding seat, and a flexible backrest. Castors, too. 300 Myrtle Avenue,...

Domco Tarkett Commercial. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... The Azrock Thru Quartz vinyl-composition tile collection has just expanded 25 colors. Distinctive nondirectional flecks extend through the full thickness of each tile, making it ideal for high-traffic applications. P.O. Box 2467, Houston, TX...

ICF. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... We love the aviary grace of the Bird swivel chair. This Swedish design features a pneumatic cylinder, to adjust height, and an optional tilt mechanism. Available in beech, birch, or oak veneer with multiple upholstery options. 607 Norwich...

Pallas Textiles. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Lori Weitzner's Bryonia cubicle cloth is part of the 0de to Blossfeldt collection, inspired by German photographer, botanist, and educator Kart Blossfeldt. The lively script represents Weitzner's interpretation of pumpkin, gourd, and squash...

3Form. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... We understand why Varia is so popular with designers. The translucent resin performs well, is environmentally friendly, and looks great. It can also encapsulate any number of materials and be embossed with various textures. Introductions...

HBF. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Kevin Stark summons sensuality in the Arque lounge series. Generous proportions and copious curves extend the ultimate invitation to sit down and stay a while. P.O. Box 8, Hickory, NC 28603; 312-222-2698; hbf.com. circle 328

Versteel. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Introduced a few years ago; Chela has really taken off. And popular demand has given rise to variations. The chair is now Available with a sled base or a swivel, base with castors. Or try other versions: the stackable stool. the guest seat,...

Vecta. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... The Bauhaus-inspired Solis, which won last year's Orgatec Award for seating, has come to the U.S. market. Options include mid- and high-back versions as well as optional headrest and back and pelvic pads. 1800 South Great Southwest Parkway,...

Bentley Prince Street. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... For 20 years, the Kings Road collection of cut-pile carpets has remained a constant favorite. For 2003, fashion-inspired brights ramp up the color. If black is more your thing, check out six new ones, with tints from cocoa to ink. 14641 East...

Luna Textiles. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... The new Muse collection of upholstery and panel, fabrics takes a Light approach to luxury in an interesting combination of fibers. Subtle textures offer a fabulous hand. 2415 Third Street, Suite 280, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-252-7125;...

Lightology. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... The Extreme sconce could accent any living room or bathroom. This version combines a Murano glass shade and a chrome body. 215 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610; 312-944-1000; lightology.com. circle 334

Momentum Textiles. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Altro, Linea, and Quad, three attention-grabbing, large-scale geometrics, compose the Quad collection. Linq, a solid wool epingle, provides a fitting coordinate. 17801 Fitch Street, Irvine, CA 92614; 800-366-6839; memosamples.com. circle 332

Vitra. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Antonio Citterio's sixth task chair for Vitra may be his best yet. Oson S displays an organic shape and a first-rate ergonomic design in aluminum, polyamide, steel and polyurethane. 29 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014; 212-929-3626; vitra.com,...

Principle. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Be: Open scares down the popular Be workstation white retaining the trademark spanning beam and contemporary aesthetic of the original. 105 Prospect Way, Osceola, WI 54020; 715-294-1400; pfmi.com, circle 336

Bolyu Contract. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... This company's latest carpet styles are Vintage, a three-dimensional textured loop inspired by chenille bedspreads, and Vogue, a tip-sheared ribbed design. 201 Princeton Boulevard, P.O. Box 1100, Adairsville, GA 30103; 800-451 - 1250;...

Designtex Group. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Essex's Topeo, a type II vinyl, offers sophistication via texture. In silver, Topeo resembles a hammered metal. In lavender mint green, and crystal blue, the overlapping squares took more like a mosaic. For another textural take, consider...

Muraspec Walls. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... New type II vinyl, commercial wall coverings are out. Ballad is inspired by scrolling ironwork; Chancery Block marries a tailored linenlike texture with sharp geometry. 67 Pacella Park Drive, Randolph, MA 02368; 800-717-5651; muraspecna.com,...

Hon Company. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Building on the success of last year's Perpetual chair, a line of Perpetual furniture incorporates the same architectural style and lightness of scare. Work tops, tables, seating, storage, and panels are available. 200 Oak Street, Muscatine,...

Lucien Rollin Collection. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Designed in 1935, Biason has just been reissued, along with six other carpets. And its elegant geometry stilt resonates. The mohair-silk is woven in Nepal and hand-knotted in the finest tradition of Aubusson, France. 6-611 Alexander Street,...

Creation Baumann. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Sophisticated word play is usually Left to poets and cocktail-party wits. The innovative weave of Charts gives designers a similar chance to shine. Phrases, which can be customized, appear and disappear according to the angle of light....

Lees Carpets. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Giving a nod to nature, DesignScene, a 24-inch-square loop-pile carpet tile, replicates striations and geometries found in organic fibers. The dense construction and large scale lend themselves to retail. spaces, airports, and corporate...

Aarray. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... The 639 stool, brings cool to counter seating. This stackable piece has a cast-aluminum frame and polypropylene seat and back Available in either blue, red, black, ivory, orange, green, or transparent. 2840 NW Boca Raton Boulevard, Building 2C,...

Jhane Barnes Textiles. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Intersect has joined the 48/14 Digital Surface collection of upholstery. Patterns are digitally printed on polyester, using a patented high-resolution process executed in Japan. Custom designs are Available in 48 hours, a finished product in 14...

Teknion. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... For an affordable panel-based system that doesn't sacrifice function or good looks, consider Leverage. This comprehensive collection features a Universal. panel frame and modular electrical capabilities as well as options for work surface,...

Carey Lind. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... The Modern Classics, a collection of type II vinyl wall coverings, charms with organic colors and whimsical geometry. York Wallcoverings, 750 Linden Avenue, York, PA 17404; 717-846-4456; yorkwall.com. circle 347

Braytonspaces. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... The top-selling Enea chair, designed by Josep Llusca, takes up minimal space while maximizing style and comfort. Enea's latest spin-offs, a cafe stool. and table, come in a variety of heights and finishes. 250 Swathmore Avenue, High Point, NC...

Edelman leather. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Although not the most practical. choice, white leather is as popular with today's luxury lovers as it was with Elsie de Wolfe. This chic, unexpected option still says "contemporary" at first glance. 80 Pickett District Road; New Milford, CT...

Invision carpet systems. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... The straightforward grids of Skyline and Metro establish proportion and harmony in any installation. Offered in a broad range of neutrals. 818 J&J Drive, P.O. Box 1287, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-241-4585; invisioncarpet.com. circle 348

KI. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... A freestanding modular system, True Desking renders welds, bends, and screws almost invisible. A selection of desktop shapes, laminates, and edge profiles allows designers to create contemporary or conservative environments with ease. 1330...

Bretford. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Liquid Workspace, a fully integrated system, comprises organically designed Free workstations, groovy privacy screens, and Morpheus power and data systems. Together, they're a compelling alternative to panel-based options. 11000 Seymour Avenue,...

KnollTextiles. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Hardworking Ricochet suits task seating, acoustical panels, and wrapped walls equally well. The basket-weave construction, in recycled polyester, is cross-dyed for color complexity. Neutrals embrace both warm and cool tones; brights combine...

Harden contract.
May 15, 2003... Part of the extensive Puma collection by William Sklaroff, this sofa displays signature flared armrests with the arrested energy of the puma itself. Other standouts are solid-cherry occasional tables and ergonomically passive executive seating,...

Spinneybeck. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... We love leather underfoot, and Emanuela Frattini Magnusson's new floor tiles are among our favorites. The thick vegetable-tanned top is backed in recycled leather with a water-based adhesive. Squares, rectangles, diamonds, and hexagons come in...

Armstrong. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... The Infusions line introduces drama and definition to canopy ceilings. At 2 feet wide and either 5 or 6 feet long, floating canopies can be used individually or in tandem. Looks range from moires to translucents and corrugated metal. P.O. Box...

Monterey. (neocon).
May 15, 2003... Tailoring and texture define this company's trio of cost-conscious offerings. The most graphic of the bunch is Overview, which features a multilevel loop checkerboard pattern in nylon. Available in 49 standard colors. 3030 South Susan Street,...

NeoCon[R] World's Trade Fair 2003.(Calendar)
May 15, 2003... June 16-18, 2003 The Merchandise Mart * Chicago, III. USA Featuring: * Building Show[R] * Office Expo by OFDA * TechnoCon[TM] * NEWHospitality * Fine Design Residential Home Furnishings Show[TM] * GREENlife[TM]...

The future looks ... bright. (work place).(Eco-id Architects and Design Consultancy make over Accenture's Singapore offices.)
May 15, 2003... IN THE WORD-ASSOCIATION game, management consulting is more likely to get you staid, impersonal, or corporate than colorful and energetic. But Accenture's Singapore office breaks the rules. Eco-id Architects and Design Consultancy, a local firm...

Palmy days ahead. (work place).(Sidnam Petrone Gartner Architects redesigns New York offices of Palm Pictures )
May 15, 2003... NOT YOUR TYPICAL MEDIA tycoon, Chris Blackwell wears flip-flops to work. According to Meg Friedman, CFO of his Palm Pictures multimedia company, "His office is wherever he's got a phone and a fax." That's usually near water. But when he's at...

Office party. (work place).(redesign of Huntsman Architectural Group's new office)
May 15, 2003... OFFICE PROJECTS HAVE EARNED Huntsman Architectural Group much of its professional reputation. (Prime examples include Genentech in San Francisco and Reed Smith Crosby Heafey, a law firm in Oakland, California.) Huntsman is also known, however,...

Design's best friend. (work place).(Brentwood, Tennessee offices of Doane Pet Care Co. redesigned by VOA Associates)
May 15, 2003... SIT. STAY. GOOD BOY! PET OWNERS DOLING OUT commands and praise--plus the accompanying treat--may never have heard of the Doane Pet Care Company, the largest U.S. maker of private-label dog and cat food. The company's size is due in part to a...

Ahead of the curve. (work place).(Monterrey, Mexico office of ProcuraDigital redesigned by Odriozola Arquitectos )
May 15, 2003... AT THE VERY OUTSET OF THE design process for the office of ProcuraDigital in Monterrey, Mexico, Matias Odriozola simply drew three curving lines to form a rounded triangle. Over subsequent weeks, Odriozola Arquitectos refined that original...

... And a smile. (work place).(Coca-Cola Enterprises' Tampa, Florida office redesigned by ASD)
May 15, 2003... HOW DO YOU BRAND AN OFFICE for a company with the most recognizable product name on earth? For Coca-Cola Enterprises, the soft drink's largest bottler worldwide, ASD abstracted logos and accentuated the bubbly side of life. "One of their big...

Time for a change. (work place).(Datumzero Architecture redesigns J. Walter Thompson's New York office)
May 15, 2003... GUILLERMO GARITA IS A LITTLE obsessed by flexibility. He's been known to design corridors that double as conference rooms, lounge chairs that disappear into walls, and rooms defined by sliding panels rather than fixed partitions. "We like to...

Advertising age. (work place).(New York office of AgencySacks designed and furnished by MR Architecture and Decor)
May 15, 2003... DON'T EXPECT TO FIND basketball hoops or giant beanbags at the New York office of AgencySacks. "We're not one of those brash, young ad agencies," jokes Andrew Sacks, the agency's rather young president. When Sacks recently moved his 25...

It speaks volumes. (work place).(The offices of Jossey-Bass are designed using the concept of a book.)
May 15, 2003... NEAR PEI COBB FREED & Partners's San Francisco Public Library, in the city's burgeoning mid-Market area, is a different kind of literary endeavor. It's the office of publisher Jossey-Bass, a subsidiary of John Wiley & Sons. To make employees...

The firm's firm. (work place).(Shubin and Donaldson Architects renovates Los Angeles bank building for The Firm and Pony.)
May 15, 2003... WHEN ADRIEN BRODY GOT up to accept his Oscar for best actor in a Leading role, whom did the Pianist star thank? No, not his mom. The Firm. A talent-management company so hot that its phone number is unlisted, the Firm is said to represent the...

Sound thinking. (work place).(Beckson Design Associates designs new facilities for Eleven Sound.)
May 15, 2003... THE SOUL OF ANY SOUND studio is its recording capabilities, When Eleven Sound, which produces commercial, soundtracks for clients such as Nissan and Gatorade, acquired a 5,000-square-foot space in Santa Monica, California, two State-of-the-art...

Raise a glass: here's to Bernard Pictet, glasswork's reigning innovator. (cross lines).(Interview)
May 15, 2003... OFTEN DISMISSED AS FRAGILE OR BRITTLE, GLASS IS actually capable of great strength and versatility, At least in the hands of Paris-based Bernard Pictet. Ateliers Bernard Pictet has achieved recognition for novel techniques--usually associated...

Diplomacy by design: explore the International Chancery Center in Washington, D.C.--no passport required. (matters of design).
May 15, 2003... "EMBASSY ROW" STILL MEANS MASSACHUSETTS Avenue in Washington, D.C. So what does that make the International. Chancery Center, a hilly A7 acres exploding with a diverse group of new diplomatic buildings? Perhaps Disneyland for...

Skate logic: at Simparch's Free Basin, skateboarders and art appreciators are enjoying the ride. (centerfold).
May 15, 2003... IT'S A QUINTESSENTIALLY AMERICAN STORY. A swimming pool--that embodiment of the good life--is built and enjoyed, then eventually abandoned due to Lack of interest or income. Empty and neglected, the symbol of bourgeois leisure is transformed...

Do not disturb ... creativity in progress. (letter from the editor).
May 15, 2003... Professional life and personal life are no longer campaigning against each other, at least as far as the designers in this issue are concerned. Every work space we're featuring is an installation-size demonstration of how remote the cube-ville...

Ready for takeoff: to transform an abandoned Copenhagen seaplane hangar into a lofty headquarters, Cell Network turned to Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter.
May 15, 2003... "Renovation should tell the story of a historic building's past life." Dorte Mandrup-Poulsen, principal of Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter, expressed that philosophy through one of the firm's recent projects: the transformation of a 1921 seaplane...

Those were the days: for a blast from the past, tune in to TV Land's New York offices by HLW International.
May 15, 2003... Reality TV may have rocketed to the top of the Nielsen ratings lately. When it comes to staying power, though, all bets are on the nostalgia shows. One of the biggest names in the biz is TV Land, an MTV Networks division that promotes and...

Economy of means: within tight limits--both financial and architectural--Clive Wilkinson Architects built a dynamic, environmentally responsible work community in a Los Angeles warehouse.
May 15, 2003... What makes warehouse such great office spaces? Just ask Clive Wilkinson, president of his namesake architecture firm. "Due to their size and open plan, warehouses inherently lend themselves to office conversions. That's especially true in...