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On Site: An Interview with Paul Tebben and...
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November 13, 2013. On Site: An Interview with Paul Tebben and Vladimir Radutny of SIDE architecture. Display an openness to learn new building methods, and their presence on site during a project is a distinguishable quality that sets their practice apart. Their vision to create thoughtful and meaningful projects for each client’s needs result in architecture that builds homes and community centers, not houses and public spaces. Matthew Keeshin: What inspired you both to open a studio? That was a unique ...
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WENDELL CASTLE @ SOFA 2013
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October 28, 2013. WENDELL CASTLE @ SOFA 2013. Wendell Castle, Triad Chair, Barry Friedman Ltd. After EXPO Chicago, the city’s Navy Pier is busy again with the return of the Sculpture Objects Functional Art Design fair, better known as SOFA. Marking its 20th anniversary, the fair is presenting several special exhibitions from various galleries and institutions, including new work by designer and craftsman Wendell Castle presented by Barry Friedman Ltd. Designed by Artur Kim.
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Nothing to Hide Here: 20th Century Carpets at...
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June 04, 2014. Nothing to Hide Here: 20th Century Carpets at Wright. When Wright auctions a new collection, it’s no surprise when the lots consist of cocktail shakers, architectural artifacts, or Italian glassware. For their upcoming auction, Wright continues to explore the treasures of the 20. From India to Sweden, selections from the auction are featured below. Barbro Nilsson, Important Falurutan flatweave carpet. Chinese, rare carpet. Indian, Animal carpet. Marianne Richter, Granen flatweave carpet.
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The Return of EXPO CHICAGO
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October 01, 2013. The Return of EXPO CHICAGO. TEXT AND IMAGES BY MATTHEW KEESHIN. Ldquo;You didn’t mention the parrots,” a gallery owner said to me, in reference to a studio afterparty the previous night. I thought I did,” I replied. That was the sign of the weekend ending for me at Wright Auction’s afterparty for EXPO CHICAGO. So here are a few illustrated moments from the wacky, beautiful, and hilarious week that was EXPO CHICAGO. Installation by Studio Gang with seating units by Snarkitecture.
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Pause and Effect: A Recap of A Better World by...
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October 27, 2013. Pause and Effect: A Recap of A Better World by Design 2013. You may recall our coverage of A Better World by Design 2012. This year, Siri Olson was there covering the annual event for DRA. Siri is a senior at Brown University concentrating in Architectural Studies and learning all she can about historical preservation and adaptive reuse. Of The Third Teacher. Was the first to speak about combating the “monospaces” of classrooms that exist today. Rethinking and redesignin...Spoke of her ...
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August 17, 2013. Day Job / Night Job: An Interview with Cameron Brand. Designers like Plural’s Jeremiah Chiu and Chris Kalis. Have exemplified the intersection between design and music; the latest designer to do so is Cameron Brand. While not working at multimedia design studio. Brand, along with Chiu, Kalis, Harry Brenner, and Scott McGaughey, is part of Chicago electronic group. The interview was conducted by Andrew Hertzberg, a first time contributor to DRA. Hertzberg. August 15, 2013. We spoke to Sex...
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Engineering the Past, Building the Future: An...
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August 15, 2013. Engineering the Past, Building the Future: An Interview with Mark Sexton. Why is an architecture firm that so precisely adapts to the needs of the future. So interested in the past? Ldquo;Unlike today’s solo-oriented ‘starchitects,’ Krueck and Sexton form a true partnership, relying heavily on their complementary talents. Krueck conceptualizes. Sexton questions. Krueck refines.”. DRA: When did you know you wanted to be an architect? Were you at all versed in Mies van der Rohe? Going to s...
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Living Modern: An Interview with Dan Tolson
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October 07, 2013. Living Modern: An Interview with Dan Tolson. Since opening in 1992, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA). DRA: Growing up, what inspired you and ultimately led you to work with 20th century decorative art and design? Serge Mouille, Trépied table, lamps, designed 1953 and executed before 1964. DRA: Have those early influences translated to what you do at LAMA? Serge Mouille, Rare custom Pipe Link wall appliques, designed and executed 1960. Century, and London at the end of the 19. DRA: The...
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Back to the Futura
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August 19, 2013. Back to the Futura. Archives are commonly thought of as old and dusty vaults, but the Chicago Design Archive. An online compendium of Chicago design, embraces its past to curate the present and future generations of Chicago icons. Each year, the Archive celebrates contemporary graphic design in Chicago by adding new works to their collection. Their Archive. Competition, sponsored by the Society of Typographic Arts (STA). And Container Corporation’s. And Renata Graw and Jeremiah Chiu of.
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Exploring Industrial Evolution: A Recap of the...
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May 01, 2014. Exploring Industrial Evolution: A Recap of the IDSA Conference. Designers, industry insiders, and professors flocked to the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) Midwest District Design Conference. The weekend saw many highlights. Here were the top three:. 1) Anijo Mathew, a professor from the Institute of Design at the Illinois Institute of Technology. 2) Bryce Rutter, founder of Metaphase. 3) John Edson, President of the design company LUNAR. Designed by Artur Kim.
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