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The Speed of Change

As we come upon a year of working from home, I’ve been reflecting on what was happening just before that pivotal day of March 17.  That’s the date that I...

Happy New Year from STA!

The New Year is typically a time where we take a moment to look back on the year, to thank everyone we’ve worked with, to reflect on our accomplishments and...

Hip hop’s architectural roots and what you may not know about hip hop

Famous developer Robert Moses created the catalyst for which hip-hop formed and parallels how the Berlin Wall provoked protests and revolution in Germany. His plan for the Cross Bronx Expressway...

Design Predictions for the COVID Era

Recently I had the honor of participating in a lively discussion with a group of wonderful colleagues, gathered together by my friends Viveca Bissonette and Jeff Hollander of Hollander Design...

Designing Interior Spaces that Draw us Together in a Post-Pandemic World

Recently I was honored to participate in a fascinating panel discussion entitled “Designing Spaces that Draw us Together in a Post-Pandemic World”, hosted by the Boston Architectural College as part...

REDISCOVERING HOME

I’ve set out to write this piece several times, but have started and stopped – I wanted to be in the right mindset when I write what I hope will...

The STA Living Lab

The Contract Forum is an annual conference bringing together design industry leaders from across the country for in-depth discussions and knowledge sharing. At the last Contract Magazine Forum, I was...

The Powerful Impact of “Small” Moves

As designers, it’s easy to get caught up in the complexity of a large project – there are so many factors, decisions, so many pieces to the puzzle of design. ...

On the Profession and Professionalism of Interior Design

As an Interior Designer, I am often finding the need to explain or defend what I do. I either get introduced as an architect, or when I tell someone I...

When a Building Makes Me Cry

Last July, we visited Barcelona, and our trip was nicknamed “GaudiFest”.  Visiting Barcelona is all about Gaudi.  Delight, whimsy, color, inventiveness, structural wonder, innovation and overall brilliance permeate the city.  ...