Posted in Design Projects, tagged kitchen, minimalism, modern, Point Richmond, remodel, Richmond, small space on October 27, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Here are some BEFORE shots of my Pt Richmond project
And few new AFTER snapshots
Posted in Design Projects, tagged appleply, closet design, glass tile, LED lighting, lighting design, minimalism, simplicity, sugatsune drawer pulls on October 25, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Built by Ron Tostenson & Company
Posted in Found Objects, tagged black and white, color, curves, minimalism, trim, windows on March 19, 2012| 3 Comments »
I saw this house on a visit to Comanche, Texas a couple of years ago. I like the curved roof and the entry porch with the door and window with pointed head trim. I like the proportions of the attic vent. Most of all I like the tasteful paint job. Siding, trim, and windows, and foundation are all painted white and there is one accent of black trim. I am curious about the person who lives in this house in small town central Texas. Clearly an artist exercising great restraint and minimalism.
Posted in Found Objects, tagged Chicago, drawing, historical styles, less is more, Mies Van Der Rohe, minimalism, utilitarian on January 30, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Federal Center, Chicago, Mies van der Rohe (Photographed by me at the MoMA, NY)
I worked on a studio project once with a German exchange student whos drawings looked a lot like this. He was very smart and I liked him, but he was not an overachiever or a workaholic. He kept things simple in part because it was easier that way. On the other hand you’d probably say that Mies showed remarkable restraint and that to achieve minimalism he spent long hours honing things down to the barest essence, making all the parts speak together in unison with no part left unconsidered. Less is More.
I took this photo of the same building (to left) a few years ago. Minimalist buildings make a nice backdrop for the colorful Calder sculpture.
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