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When we think of the terms smart or innovative architecture, we usually consider things like energy efficiency or universal design. However, these days, scientists are creating new technologies that go beyond basic structural form and function. A while back, we posted a blog about Organic Designs, which discussed a bacteria that can be used to seal cracks … [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...]
In honor of our 20th birthday, Leslie Saul and Associates Architecture and Interiors recently hosted a fundraiser for the United Way. We are happy and grateful to have so many contributions made in our honor. Thank you for helping us raise over $5,000 for United Way! We wanted to take a moment to congratulate our winners … [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...]
We recently explored nature-inspired design, focusing on products and finishes that either emulate or are composed of wood, stone, plant life, and more. But what if natural design went deeper, exploring the design possibilities of microorganisms? Right now there are actually two different products making waves in the design world, both of which take … [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...]
Happy Valentine's Day, friends! In the true hearts-and-flowers spirit of the occasion, let's take a look at a famous chair to set any design lover's heart racing- the Verner Panton Heart Cone Chair. This iconic chair comes in a wide range of colors, but we're partial to bright red, which matches the heart shape perfectly. Designed in 1959, this chair … [Read more...]
Since one of our specialties is creating senior living facilities, universal design principles have long been at the forefront of our creative process. The concept of universal design was borne out of a desire to create inclusive spaces. This design philosophy differs from mere handicap accessibility because it is holistic, aiming to make spaces welcoming to … [Read more...]
Remember the 8-bit era of video gaming - back when Nintendo's Super Mario Bros was all the rage? Try playing an original 8-bit game today and it's hard not to focus on how rudimentary those pixelated graphics are! But while we may not relish that low-res look when it comes to our personal electronics, pixels are all the rage in the interior design world … [Read more...]
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