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Brick & Wonder Profile – Lukas Dong
Lukas Dong first fell in love with filmmaking by observing architectural spaces and finding ways to bring the subtle details to life.
Roundtable + Site Tour Review: Hell Yes, or No | Saint Marks Place
Photos by Brick & Wonder Member Conor Harrigan Rising above 4th Avenue in Boerum Hill, Saint Marks Place is a striking addition to the cityscape. With a sleek terra cotta and loggia-filled facade, the residential development is a prime example of design-driven development in a city ripe with nondescript housing. Developed by Avdoo & Partners…
Roundtable Review: The Obstacle is the Way
Last week, we returned to Spring Place for our July Roundtable and a conversation on overcoming obstacles in life and business. Members discussed the obstacles weighing on their businesses and lessons learned from overcoming past challenges. What quickly became apparent was that challenges provided the widest berth to experiment, innovate, and transform not only the…
Great Collaboration: Brisbane Public Library
It started with a bike ride. Not the idea to work together, but the spark that won us the job and led to a beautiful new public library for the city of Brisbane, CA. A common acquaintance suggested that we join forces: Susi Marzuola of Siegel & Strain and my firm(Karin Payson architecture + design) have similar values…
2022 Summer Social Review
Last week, we gathered over a hundred Brick & Wonder members and guests for a sunny evening of libations and good cheer overlooking Manhattan and the Hudson River. Our largest gathering of the season provided an unparalleled opportunity to connect with a stellar network of peers. From press to designers and developers to manufacturers, a…
Site Tour Review: UAP Foundry Hudson Valley
If you’ve ever walked through a gallery and wondered where a towering Claes Oldenburg or spindly Louise Bourgeois sculpture could have possibly originated, you’re not alone. The answer? Closer than you think. Nestled just 15 minutes outside Beacon, NY sits one of the world’s preeminent fine art and design foundries. If it weren’t for the collection of…
Roundtable Review: Catalyzing Success
In this Roundtable, Members shared strategies and insights on how they’ve built upon previous success to grow their business and profile in competitive spheres.