Japanese Contemporary Cuisine Meets Contemporary DesignJuly 7, 2008
To most Americans, Japanese fare consists of edamame, sushi and sashimi. The haute cuisine style called robatayaki is teaching people Japan also has a venerable tradition of grilling. Roka Akor brings... Read More
Yoga for the HomeJune 16, 2008
Ever walk into a space and have an instant negative reaction? You may feel cramped or uncomfortable, stifled or overexposed. You may end up feeling nothing at all; think of the last hotel room you visited.... Read More
The Skyline ResidenceJune 12, 2008
Perched atop a ridgeline in the Hollywood Hills, the Skyline residence is a testament to environmentally sensitive building sans the sacrifice of beauty or budget. The Skyline residence, a 5800-square-foot... Read More
Let The Sunshine In…Or Not.May 25, 2008
Tired of neighbors calling you Ugly Naked Guy? Ever feel like breaking out your circa 1990 Hammer pants and busting a move in private? With new products like woven vinyl, transparent curtain rods and... Read More
Lighting Design: Art & TechnologyMarch 20, 2008
Like an artist who paints on a flat canvas, a lighting design artisan can apply any color from a palette of millions and control the intensity and shape of each stroke on his three dimensional canvas... Read More
“Television is chewing gum for the eyes.” -Frank Lloyd WrightMarch 13, 2008
The television is a staple in most American homes; many homes feature TVs in multiple locations. Unfortunately, a large, black rectangle taking up an entire wall of the room doesn’t fit in with... Read More
Idyllic Infill: Max & Lucy Move InJanuary 25, 2008
For more than 40 years, 116 W McDowell Road sat empty, a single-family lot filled with dirt and trash. Today, the space is home to a building that its owners hope will be looked to as a shining example... Read More
From Notorious to Infamous to GlamorousDecember 13, 2007
Like any fine monument or trendy celebrity, The Clarendon Hotel in central Phoenix has found numerous ways to reinvent itself throughout the decades. From its swank status in the 1970s, to moving... Read More
Design Cents and SensibilityNovember 2, 2007
Ask anyone if good design is good for emotional health and the answer will likely be a resounding yes. Ask anyone if good emotional health is good for business and again the answer will likely be a... Read More
No More Naked WallsOctober 19, 2007
Gone are the days of your grandmother’s wallpaper–the kind with the slight yellow fading, a musty smell, and a pattern so tacky you still cringe when you think about it. Since the 1960s, most... Read More
Design with an Eye for DetailOctober 16, 2007
Upon entrance into the employee lounge of most large companies, one might see white walls, institutional seating, Formica tabletops, and fluorescent lights. Upon entrance into the employee lounge... Read More
