So you thought we’re all about modernism, eh?
Although we enjoy working in the modern vernacular, we enjoy designing homes that look traditional as well. In fact the way we look at it, the ‘traditional’ home shown on these pages is a modern building; it’s just proportioned and detailed using familiar or ’traditional’ materials and finishes.
Modernism is really about opening up the floor plan, creating flexible spaces that can adapt to whatever may be coming down the pike and editing out the fluff. Although this is not for everyone, we’re seeing more and more clients opting to get rid of a lot of stuff they’ve had hanging around for God knows how many years and ‘start over again’. This includes tasseled pillows, billowing drapes and skirted sofas. This is encouraging. I’ve heard it said that the world is getting over built. A professor of mine at school suggested the world, in fact is more likely under demolished than overbuilt. When we look into our lives, the things we own, the things we absolutely can’t live without, it’s amazing how little of it we actually use. Like over stuffed basements, attics and kitchen cabinets, it’s probably better to get rid of a lot of stuff rather than create more space for more of it. Modernism is about editing out decoration for it’s own sake. It’s not about hard cold surfaces and sterile environments for blank faced runway models. When I think about great design I think about racing sail boats, Grand Prix Race cars, the lowly pencil, paperclip and common tools. There’s nothing that can be either added or subtracted to make it better. Does anybody think a sail boat looks better with flower pots on it or curtains? I hope not. Check out this house . Look at the open plan the visibility between and among rooms. Think about what you might see if you’re sitting on the sofa or at the dining room table. It’s comfortable, flexible and modern. It just LOOKS traditional. Many thanks to
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