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In the distant past, a reasonably dry cave was the favorite dwelling of the day. Mud huts were "in" for a while, followed by the split level ranch home. Since then, though, there haven't been any major developments in home design. At least until now. It may be too early to declare a full-scale revolution under way, but there are some pretty big new trends in … [Read more...]
We find the workplace fascinating here at Leslie Saul & Associates. More precisely, we find the space in which people work of great interest, so it's no wonder it's a big part of our architectural and interior design practice. The much maligned office cubicle has become a regular part of the workplace landscape. To many, it represents forced … [Read more...]
Back in the day, the vice president of a moderately sized company could count on getting at minimum a 12x15 office. These days, he (or she!) might have to be satisfied merely having four walls and a door. Office size is on the way out as a way of determining relative corporate clout. In fact, following the example of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, even … [Read more...]
The “lazy days of summer” might seem a bit of an oxymoron, as schedules remain as busy as ever. Here at LS&A, we are busy wrapping up a couple of big projects that have kept us scrambling the last few months. Our Facebook postings and Blog entries have not been as consistent as we would have liked, but fear not, we are stock piling the … [Read more...]
The biggest news in architecture this summer has been word that Barbie has joined the industry. Despite her small physical stature, the fashion doll must certainly be the highest profile architect in the business these days, as any six-year-old girl will tell you. We've been following Barbie's new professional life, including the competition to design a … [Read more...]
The Cambridge Public Library's central branch, not all that far from the Leslie Saul & Associates offices, is a prime example of how architecture reflects changing attitudes toward access to information and inclusiveness. The library is in two sections-- the original granite and brick Romanesque "castle" completed in 1888, and the beautiful glass and … [Read more...]
One of the most rewarding parts of the work we do here at Leslie Saul & Associates is working closely with clients to make their dream homes or decors come to life. We've never had to work with actual fantasies to create real homes, but that's exactly what the architects had to work with in the homes featured in fun MSNBC web slide show. All that's … [Read more...]
(Via Inhabitat) ...we love LEGOs, and this time, this architectural toy of choice has managed to create a fun and interactive way to experience the Bronx Zoo. Deemed "The Great Summer Zoofari," this new installation features a smattering of impressive LEGO statues that are situated right next to their real-life counterparts. Accompanying the arrival of … [Read more...]
There is no question of the success the U.S. Green Building Council has had with its LEED green building certification program. It not only helped make environmentally friendly building design popular, but with its standardized criteria, it also has had a lot to do with making green design viable in the first place. But some developers and architects and … [Read more...]
At Leslie Saul & Associates, we deal every day with specifications, building codes, dimensions and so forth. It's what you might call the "hard side" of architecture and interior design-- the numbers that make a beautiful, functional and comfortable space possible. We deal with the hard side in almost everything we do, include choosing and matching … [Read more...]
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