Last week I shared the news of our new corporate marriage and moniker. This week, I’d like to open the door and invite you into the newest of our four offices. Welcome to the Manhattan office of McALPINE. A bit of history of our Northern expansion – a little over … [read more]
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brand anew
I’ve taken a few months off writing this blog and for good reason – my digital soapbox has been undergoing major renovation! 2016 ushered into the room a well-planned merger of our two firms and a resultant renaming. Assembling was no problem – we were already tight – renaming was … [read more]
one in a hundred
According to the magazine – “Each of the tastemakers named to this year’s AD100 list has a vision: Some are daredevils, some are classicists, but all are supremely confident. From dynamic decorators recalibrating beloved traditions to enterprising architects shaking up a skyline near you, these 100 thought leaders—among them 19 … [read more]
an architect’s playground
After completing our work, we decided to enjoy the unseasonably temperate weather of the beautiful Fall day with an impromptu field trip. Coincidentally, one of the Northeast’s most famous architectural meccas was very nearby. Famous (or infamous – depending upon who you ask) Architect Philip Johnson starting building what would … [read more]
dramatic pause
My client said she didn’t quite understand why we should consider doing this. I enthusiastically replied “It would be so dramatic!” She dryly retorted “My husband and I are not very dramatic people.” I guess this was a clear case of me not knowing my audience. Unlike this client, I … [read more]
we’re bringing sexy back
Instilling emotion in a room is an idea I find particularly appealing. It means it’s possible to create something etherial and elusive by orchestrating spaces and objects. One particular emotive quality I’ve often heard applied to some of our interiors is “sexy.” As a matter of fact, A restaurant we … [read more]
Start Spreading the News
I do want to announce that my McAlpine partners and I will be speaking at various design events in New York City this Fall. The first one is happening on September 17th at the Dennis Miller showroom and will feature Ray Booth and myself on a panel discussing collaboration in … [read more]
Dorm Follows Function
Well, this one happened to be my kid. You see, my wife and I just moved our daughter into her very first dorm room at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Of course, prior to this I insisted upon drawing the floor plan of her meager chamber so we could scheme … [read more]
Chimney Effects
Take the elemental act of building a fire – necessary warmth produces unnecessary smoke. A simple pipe or hole in the roof is all that is needed to provide escape for sooty pollutants. Problem solved. Over time, however, the once-humble smokestack has evolved into a lauded architectural element. The chimney … [read more]
Pre-Writing History
I’d like to expand on that because it’s something we like to call “built-in history”. In other words, we’ll create deliberate situations in our design where it appears a house has been renovated over time or added onto. This immediately gives a spanking brand new building an artificially curated history. … [read more]
