The Why of Shaker Panels: Stile and Rail Panel Construction
Stile-and-rail panel construction is actually an ancient tradition, providing stability to keep the panel in plane as it…
The Reason That Architects Think Paul Rudolph Was a Hero Is That: He Was a Hero.
I am dismayed by Michael Kimmelman’s critical review (NYT) of Paul Rudolph’s retrospective. His article seems surprisingly harsh…
The Beauty of “Dalgyun”: Korean Lathe and Plaster Technique
This images are examples of traditional Korean lathe and plaster wall techniques. Called “dalgyun” in Korean, this conventional…
Remembering Simon Verity
The paper today noted the passing of Simon Verity, a dear friend and extraordinary artist whose presence will…
An Image and a Lesson
This is one of the guest bathrooms in an apartment I just finished on Central Park. When I…
What It Means to Be a Designer: You Work within a Context
“Real innovation in design, or any other field, happens in context. That context is usually some form of…
Rammed earth: Raw versus Stabilized
Rammed earth construction presents a fascinating intersection of ancient building practices and modern environmental considerations. Here’s a comparison…
Rammed Earth Construction in Paris
While all eyes are on Paris this week during the Olympics, Régis Roudil has accomplished an amazing feat…
Blue Dream and the Legacy of Modernism in the Hamptons
My friend Peter just gave me the new book “Blue Dream and the Legacy of Modernism” by Paul…
CPW Apartment
Sustainability meets sophisticated design in our latest project on Central Park West. 🌿🏙️ We incorporated state-of-the-art HVAC enhancements…