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Excavating the Future
All told, the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed more than 16,000 structures. For many, the rebuilding process starts below grade, going beyond ground-up. San Francisco–based construction company FORMA has taken on one such project, marking their first commission in Los Angeles. Excavating for a full basement, FORMA installed perimeter soldier piles to serve as a...
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…
Brick & Wonder Profile – Nancy Kleppel
Nancy Kleppel takes her understanding of the architecture business and aids firms in their growth. We discussed her journey from architecture school to strategy consulting.
