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We need to preface this post with an apology to all our readers who are Red Sox fans. It does seem a bit cruel to write about a restaurant called Home Plate this week. However, Red Sox fans are a resilient bunch and we Bostonians still have the Pats! We had a great time working on the design of the Home Plate, Bay Street Grill in Taunton, MA. The … [Read more...]
Washington, DC is humming with the positive energy of 100s of college students participating in the 2011 Solar Decathlon. Leslie was fortunate to be in DC for a CREW convention and took some great photos of the energy efficient homes being built on the National Mall's West Potomac Park. The homes will be displayed through October 2nd - so hop the Acela and … [Read more...]
What does the Jesuit Church in Vienna and a small Boston apartment designed by Leslie Saul & Associates have in common? Trompe l'oeil ... of course! Trompe l'oeil is French for “to deceive the eye”. This paining technique uses very realistic imagery to create an optical illusion that the image appear in three dimensions. The painting technique … [Read more...]
Our mission is to make the world a better place in which to live, work, learn and pray. No where is this mission more important than when we tackle the design of a senior center. Residents deserve a space that fosters happiness, creativity and life-long learning. Kitchens are the heart of the home and the same can be said for dining areas in senior … [Read more...]
The cost of building new classrooms and schools shouldn't prohibit students in the developing world from accessing a quality education, but new construction, even using inexpensive materials like cinder block, can run up a five-digit bill in construction costs. Now, Hug It Forward, a nonprofit in Guatemala, has figured out how to build new schools on a … [Read more...]
It may be an overused cliché - but let's face the kitchen really is the heart of the home. Whether it is traditional or contemporary, a well designed and crafted kitchen is a space where you can happily entertain friends or simply enjoy on your own while you sip your morning coffee. The dining room can be equally important since it is a spot where we can … [Read more...]
Going green is not only associated with building here at Leslie Saul & Associates. We love to "eat green" as well by frequenting our local farmers' markets. Boston and Cambridge host a variety of markets so you can keep yourself loaded up with fresh vegetables and fruits through out the week. These markets are not limited to produce - artisanal … [Read more...]
In honor of the little ones that have joined the LS&A family and friends: We were totally taken by the sweet smocking details and funky prints at Little Bird, Little Bird, the newest venture from Bird Textiles. The Australia-based company hand prints their charming patterns using water-based dyes, resulting in vivid, detailed designs. Boldly colored … [Read more...]
Taking advantage of the beautiful warm September day, Leslie participated in the 18th Annual Diversified Project Management Golf Tournament at the Hopkinton Country Club on Monday, September 12th. This golf tournament is a fund raiser for National Multiple Sclerosis Society and a great opportunity to meet new people. … [Read more...]
As we approach the ten year anniversary of the tragedy of September 11th the dedication of the September 11th memorial at the site of New York’s World Trade Center has been getting a great deal of attention. However, we would like to focus on a wonderful memorial that is right here in Boston. Boston College has created a memorial … [Read more...]
There is something romantic about the notion of baring your material possessions down to the most essential and distilling your life down to basic necessities. The small house movement is based upon this notion that we just don't need all the stuff or space. Known as wee houses, tiny houses or micro houses these diminutive dwellings are appealing to people … [Read more...]
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