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Walter Hood & Mark Robbins
In this episode of the Working Together podcast our host, Drew Lang, was joined by Walter Hood, the landscape architect known for his cultural and civic work, and Mark Robbins, an architect and leading voice in government, academia and professional institutions. After meeting at the American Academy in Rome their long friendship has shaped their...
Brick & Wonder Profile – Taylor Baker
Taylor Baker is the Creative Director at Cortina Valley, a family-owned hospitality development in the Catskills, close to the popular ski destination, Hunter Mountain. Hailing from a fine arts background, Taylor leads the creative vision for the development, set to open its doors in late 2020. We caught up with Taylor to learn more. Tell us what…
Brick & Wonder Profile – Emma Gardner
Emma Gardner is a prolific textile and ceramic tile designer. Over eighteen years, her business has evolved from a distribution model to one based on close collaborations with designers and creatives across industry verticals. We caught up with Emma to hear her story. Tell us what you do. My primary work is the design of rugs and cement…
Roundtable Review: The Sustainable Building Imperative
Members discussed notable sustainability initiatives they have taken and struggles they’ve experienced when designing and building sustainably.
Brick & Wonder Profile – Gaia Nodari
Gaia Nodari hails from Bergamo, a town outside Milan in Northern Italy, close to the border with Switzerland. Her aesthetic derives influence from the clean lines of contemporary Milanese furniture, and from the warm materiality and wabi-sabi philosophy of Japan. We sat down with Gaia to hear her story. Tell us a little about who you…
Site Visit Review – 70 Pine St
Our February tour took us to 70 Pine St. Completed in 1932, the building is an interior landmarked Art Deco treasure, and is now home two restaurants Crown Shy and Saga.
Brick & Wonder Profile: Nannette Brown
With transitions from journalist and news anchor, to designer, luxury stationer and media entrepreneur, Nannette Brown’s career resists straightforward labeling. Nevertheless, her connected, intuitive design sensibility resonates throughout her work. We caught up with Nannette to hear her story. There’s a lot to cover, but perhaps start by telling us a little about who you…