I thought I would share this diagram – with news of the Oakland Athletics moving to Las Vegas and subsequently the decision to demolish the Tropicana to build a new ballpark on that site. This effort comes from what we used to call the department of crazy ideas. One day Read more…
It’s been an honor to participate – at multiple levels – with the transformative project known as Aggie Square. Much has been shared about this initiative that works between UC Davis and the City of Sacramento to develop the true Anchor Institution for Sacramento. This transcends a project into refreshing Read more…
As we move from the outdoors to indoors, we start with inspiration. More from the Seattle Museum…Chihuly’s inspiration includes also the indigenous people’s work.
Our goal of an electric induction kitchen is achieved and then some. One compromise was to go with a four burner to fit existing electrical capacity for the 220V circuit. Along the way, Susan found an inexpensive – and more flexible – solution for more burners. She picked up a Read more…
The near-completed kitchen rebuild took a little longer but was worth it. The end results include bright new materials, efficient storage. The island is over 10 feet long and features a quartzite stone used for other counters and backsplash. The oversized corner legs complete the package of a comfortable working Read more…
Sunlight is the essence of color The sky sets the tone And we investigate the color of the home
Sharing a bit of personal inspiration. Roger Berry’s sculpture in the lobby “Bouquet” is the latest in a continuum of the artist’s series of dichroic mirror and stainless steel sculptures at UC Davis. This work forms the eastern terminus of the pedestrian walkway proceeding West through the UCD academic core Read more…
The history of architecture is the history of the struggle for light –Le Corbusier I find it appropriate that I am writing this note from Sun Valley, Idaho Not only is the town named after the sun, appropriately the light here is phenomenal. With clear air, light changes with the Read more…
About this year’s photograph:Susan captured this photograph of Trail Creek and Bald Mountain in Sun Valley. The Sun Valley Village is about ¼ mile to the right and our location is about ¼ mile to the left. We thought it captured a dynamic yet tranquil winter vastness of sun, light, Read more…