On April 25, 2013, with other members from Conejo Association of Professional Interior Designers (CAPID), we went on this Downtown Los Angeles Architectural Tour led by Eleanor Schrader Schapa, award-winning architectural and interior design historian and consultant. In order to not forget this wonderful day, I decided to document my experience here. Biltmore Hotel (1924) We startedContinue reading “Downtown Los Angeles Architectural Walking Tour”
Category Archives: Design
Reblog: “You Don’t Need A Drawing”
Originally posted on think | architect:
This one is inspired by real life events. It is proof that all of us need to educate the public more and more. Dear AIA are you listening? You don’t need a drawing, trust me. Actually you need a design service. Yes, the service will yield a set of drawings and…
Yingge Ceramics Museum 鶯歌陶瓷博物館
Yingge is a town in the NewTaipeiCity that has long been famous for its ceramics production. The Yingge Ceramics Museum opened in 2000. The design of building is very modern. The mainly lobby is a four-story high open space with lot of natural lighting. The museum has exhibits that tell the history of ceramics. ItContinue reading “Yingge Ceramics Museum 鶯歌陶瓷博物館”
Reblog: “Lighting 101 – Lighting Work Surfaces”
Originally posted on The Texpat Starling:
Good Task Lighting Detail (from SouthernLiving.com) Task lighting or undercabinet lighting is an important part of any modern kitchen or office. Unfortunately it’s done improperly just about as many times as it’s done right. As an example, there’s a popular pin on my Pinterest feed (that I decided not…
‘Switch Rooms’ at Shibuya Hikarie
I happened to watch ‘Tokyo Eye‘ this morning, and the restrooms at Shibuya Hikarie just blew me away. Shibuya Hikarie is a new shopping and entertainment complex. It caters to women in their 20s to 40s. The ladies’ rooms here are called ‘Switch Rooms’. According to the official Shibuya Hikarie directory guide, a switch roomContinue reading “‘Switch Rooms’ at Shibuya Hikarie”
