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Can you build a custom home without a client in mind?
A conversation with Nick Schiffer and James Robb Buyers don’t typically associate speculative construction with exceptional design and craftsmanship, but Nick Schiffer, principal of NS Builders, and James Robb, co-founder of the surfaces company MADERA, want to change that. You may have seen their custom home, 45 White Oak, in your feed. Architect Vincent Appel’s...
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…
2. Make the first move
As you embark on your Brick & Wonder journey, these approaches will help you make the most out of your membership.
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 – 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 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.
1. Give to receive
As you embark on your Brick & Wonder journey, these approaches will help you make the most out of your membership.