Design Inspiration
Explore the rich heritage of American Modernism and its timeless principles that continue to influence design today.
Truth to Materials
Celebrating the inherent beauty and properties of materials, allowing them to express their natural character.
Form Follows Function
Design that emerges from purpose, where every element serves both aesthetic and functional needs.
Organic Integration
Harmony with nature and environment, blurring the distinction between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Cantilever & Balance
Dramatic projections and balanced compositions that create dynamic spatial relationships.
Crafted Minimalism
Reduction to essential elements while maintaining warmth through craftsmanship and texture.
Human-Centered Design
Ergonomics and proportions that respond to human needs and enhance quality of life.
Featured Projects
Fallingwater Residence
Herman Miller Showroom
Eames House
Journal & Essays
The Democracy of Good Design
Exploring how American modernism sought to make high design accessible to the masses through innovation in materials and manufacturing.
Nature as Teacher: Wright's Organic Principles
How Frank Lloyd Wright's study of natural forms and structures informed his revolutionary approach to architecture and spatial design.
The Knoll Planning Unit Revolution
Florence Knoll's systematic approach to interior space planning that transformed corporate environments and created the modern office.