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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...]
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...]
In honor of our 20th birthday, Leslie Saul and Associates Architecture and Interiors recently hosted a fundraiser for the United Way. Those generous enough to donate were entered in a drawing to win a personal tour with Leslie through Miami's Art Deco district or Boston's historic Back Bay and Beacon Hill neighborhoods. Boston architecture has left a … [Read more...]
Last Thursday we had the opportunity to visit with Anna Patterson, project manager at angela adams. Anna gave us a wonderful introduction to angela adams rugs. These rugs are so much more than just functional floor coverings--they're an artist's 3-dimensional interpretation of nature, expressed in unique color, pattern, and texture through … [Read more...]
While technology and innovation drive architectural designs into previously unexplored realms, architects are also influenced by historic design concepts. Well-preserved historical buildings, like the architecture found in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, demonstrate that excellent design stands the test of time. Boston's Back Bay neighborhood is … [Read more...]
Miami architecture is as varied as the city's history, people, and cultures. Each neighborhood has a distinct look and (literal) flavor. However, the historic Art Deco District is representative of a very unique period in American History. As such, the buildings reflect signature Art Deco architectural style with an American pre-War twist. The Art … [Read more...]
Technological innovation has sparked big changes for workplace design. Telecommuting grows year by year, but even businesses that have employees in the office full-time are realizing the old models don't make sense any more. Gone are the days when bulky computers and clunky phones necessitated cubicle-filled rooms of workers tethered to desks. Add to that … [Read more...]
Think of a reference library, and what comes to mind? For most people the term evokes hushed silence, dusty stacks, and above all, orderliness. One thing most of us don't associate with libraries is cutting-edge design and technology. When it comes to library design, architects must consider the flow of traffic from reference desks to the stacks, study … [Read more...]
It's no coincidence the shift in social workplace design was started by companies such as Hewlett-Packard on the West Coast, and "The Office of the Future" from Digital Equipment Corporation on the East Coast in the 70s. Tech companies recognized early that cubicles formed communication barriers, blocking the flow of creative energy. As such, HP designed … [Read more...]
Bowling alleys have a distinct ambiance and comforting familiarity for most people. The sounds of a heavy ball rolling along a slick lane and the crash of pins come to mind, but along with the auditory impression is the classic bowling alley aesthetic- clean lines, vivid colors, and unmistakable retro-1950s modern architectural design. Despite the … [Read more...]
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