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There's an innovative new museum in town here in Boston, and it's shining a spotlight on the city's strong design community. If you're interested in visiting the museum, don't ask where it is- ask where it is right now. Design Museum Boston was founded three years ago by designers Sam Aquillano and Derek Cascio, who according to Architectural Record, … [Read more...]
At our Cambridge architecture and design firm, we have worked on a number of senior care projects. The field of design for seniors is extremely interesting- and challenging- because there are so many factors that must be taken into account. (Visit our portfolio on Behance to see some great examples of senior living facilities we have designed.) Good … [Read more...]
As Boston architects and interior designers, we constantly consider the ways people interact with and experience the spaces we create. Architecture and design can change everything from your mood to traffic flow, hopefully for the better. Like any art form, our works are inextricably tied to the perception of those who experience them. So what would … [Read more...]
The Boston architecture community recently lost one of its greats- Gerhard Kallmann. The architect passed away last month at the age of 97, after an impressive career that included such structures as Boston City Hall and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Kallmann, along with firm partner Michael McKinnell, designed the Boston City Hall … [Read more...]
In today's world of architecture magazines and design blogs, it seems that many structures are designed for photo shoots, rather than people. The emphasis on "starchitects," fancy renderings, and dramatically photogenic buildings combines with yet another troubling change in the industry. The ever-increasing focus on project management may result in a more … [Read more...]
The American Institute of Architects recently announced the winners for the AIA Chicago Small Project Awards, and we were blown away by the many fantastic projects. The awards recognized "buildings that offer exceptional experiences of nature and the outdoors, either by blending contemporary and vernacular design elements, showcasing unique views and … [Read more...]
We often work with bright color at our Boston architecture and interior design firm, but while we love the drama of well-chosen color, there's also a certain power in simplicity. Despite our taste for bold palettes, we absolutely love this Israeli penthouse featured on Houzz. Architect Pitsou Kedem was asked to update and redesign a penthouse … [Read more...]
Firms with a high-tech bent or shoestring budget are rethinking the traditional way visitors are welcomed. Re-posted from the Boston Globe By D.C. Denison | Globe staff July 03, 2012 Many start-ups are deciding it’s not smart business to station a friendly employee in the lobby to greet visitors. Some fledgling companies would rather … [Read more...]
Here at the Cambridge design firm of Leslie Saul & Associates, we love the many opportunities architecture provides for exploration- of color, lighting, space, and even social interaction! We discuss "space" a lot here on the blog, usually in regard to interior spaces of buildings. But what about the spaces in between buildings? Usually the … [Read more...]
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