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Most freelancers don't miss the mandatory office schedules, politics, and "The Boss". However, many freelancers are discovering things they do miss from the office: getting out of PJs once in a while, socializing, and collaboration. In addition to that, many small companies and start ups are re-thinking their office space to give their employees the social … [Read more...]
How pleased we were to read the accolades received by our friend, Deborah Pierce. Her book, The Accessible Home has achieved the #1 mark in Amazon sales for publications on design, and was recently given a fabulous review in the New York Times. Deborah Pierce highlights the fact that universal home design can be luxurious, elegant, and aesthetically … [Read more...]
It seems we are on the cusp of entering the Jetsonian or Trekie lifestyle we've imagined since we were kids. Though the incarnations may be slightly different, rising technology makes seemingly impossible things entirely possible. The newest innovations happening at Microsoft, Fujitsu, and other IT/tech companies are transforming the way we behave, and will … [Read more...]
Leslie Saul & Associates celebrated the end of a successful 20/20 Campaign with a celebration at Sacco’s Bowl Haven in Somerville. LS&A ran a campaign through the LS&A blog and Facebook page to help celebrate 20 years of sharing their vision of good design at work by asking friends and associates for $20 donations to go toward the United … [Read more...]
So what gives with all these modern home designs involving lots of concrete, steel, and minimal white and colorless decor? Is this how people really live? If you have a normal life, and/or children, the term "minimalism" might set you on edge, as you wonder how on earth you can maintain that kind of existence without destroying the design. As architects … [Read more...]
One of the things seniors, and the rest of us, fear most about retirement housing, is the idea of leaving "home". Our Homes represent our memories, and connections to family and friends. Fortunately the tides are turning. Thoughtful, affordable, senior care facility design ensures seniors have a warm and social place to go, while remaining in close proximity … [Read more...]
Chairs and couches might not be the first things that spring to mind when you think of academic design. However, since campus life involves lecturing, studying, tutoring sessions, and socializing, designing seating conducive to these activities is crucial, as the architects at Diller, Scofidio + Renfro figured out when they forgot to add seating in their … [Read more...]
Leslie Saul & Associates is thrilled and proud to announce that we are a recipient of the prestigious “Envision Design Award” awarded by the Window Fashion Vision Magazine. All winning entries were announced at the Awards Ceremony Friday, April 19th in New Orleans during the International Window Covering Expo (IWCE): VISION … [Read more...]
As architectural trends move towards sustainable solutions, a "less-is-more" mentality is becoming the norm. We've previously discussed innovative, compact workplace design on the commercial front, and it's obvious that many companies are moving toward a more shared and social environment. Now, "micro-apartments" in the residential sector are further … [Read more...]
Pulling apart walls, wires everywhere- there's no question that installing a wired home sound system used to be quite the hassle. Unfortunately, iPod docking stations, Pandora, and all of the other myriad ways we listen to movies and music now have gotten people used to low sound quality! Fortunately, music lovers who also value good design can now have the … [Read more...]
For those who love to read, libraries engender an excited reverence, which is why it's a relief to bibliophiles everywhere to know that libraries are not an endangered species. However, with the advent of modern technology and the internet, smart library design is more crucial than ever. Contemporary library design must accommodate the specific needs of … [Read more...]
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