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…
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…
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…
Frustration and 3D Process
Cast glass recursive form, completed yesterday. 3DS Max and Vray. Absolutely frustrating experience. Let me explain why. Seven…
Concrete block as sculpture
Going through my archive of architectural detail photography – this one is of an iconic house in Los…
RIP Robert Krier
RIP Robert Krier, you were a fantastic inspiration and made me see the pattern language of urban spaces…