Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Oct 6 2024 to March 16 2025 The Met’s survey of Paul…
Skylight Magic
When the Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) reopened in March 2025 after its two-year closure, the “stealth” nature of…
“A Time for Building” at the Shaker Museum
Shaker Museum, Kinderhook, New York opened May 31 2025 Shaker Design and the Art of Removal Walking through…
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…