Designing for Local Knowledge“In the cherry blossom’s shade there’s no such thing as a stranger. ” ―Kobayashi IssaMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020
Preserving inspired interior design and our habitatAs a mechanical engineer trained in renewable energy and sustainability challenges, I’ve worked with hospital units, research…Jan 30, 2020Jan 30, 2020
The camaraderie between Isamu Noguchi and Saburo HasegawaFootstep 1958 by Isamu Noguchi, courtesy of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden MuseumDec 20, 2019Dec 20, 2019
Our Design Fellows fly off to NYC and Chicago!“There is an apprenticeship system in jazz. You teach the young ones. So even if the musicians weren’t personally that likable, they felt…Jul 2, 2019Jul 2, 2019
A strong, well-crafted 21st century table in conversation with mid-century Good Design“Eager to shape postwar consumer culture, MoMA championed its own brand of Good Design founded on the modernist precepts of functionalism…May 8, 2019May 8, 2019
TRANSFORMATION IN LOS ALTOS: A BACKSTORYCalifornia Homes is a regional magazine renowned internationally for features on design and architecture. We’re delighted with the cover…Apr 26, 2019Apr 26, 2019
Participatory Design, 21st Century VersionNatural, biological growth and decay as design.Apr 17, 2019Apr 17, 2019
Joie de Vivre: Paris Déco OffThe baby sister to Maison et Objet, Paris Déco Off celebrated its tenth anniversary. It’s free (as in free champagne) and libre (as in…Apr 11, 2019Apr 11, 2019
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: MAGNOLIA DOGPATCH, AS REDESIGNED BY ROYIt being December, Panafold went down the street for San Francisco food and local craft beer at Magnolia Dogpatch. We exchanged some…Feb 22, 2019Feb 22, 2019