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Roundtable Review: Seeding Innovation + Olson Kundig Studio Visit
Photos by Brick & Wonder Member Michael Biondo When our friends at Olson Kundig announced plans to open a New York studio, we were thrilled. Long admirers of their singular design language, commitment to project excellence, and reverence for craft, we knew they would make a valuable addition to Brick & Wonder and New York’s...
Brick & Wonder Profile – Jeffrey Ramirez
Jeffrey Ramirez is passionate about using graphics and brand design to create a better built environment.
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…
Brick & Wonder Profile – Laura Aviva
Laura is the Founder and Creative Director of l’aviva home, a NYC-based design studio working hand in hand with artisans around the globe to cultivate luxury home collections.
Brick & Wonder Profile — Hannah Foster
A California expat and former professional ballet dancer, Hannah Foster is the director of Sugarlift, a NYC-based art gallery and online platform built for collectors and connectors to purchase art directly from today’s best emerging artists.
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…