Driven by a love for homes with rich histories, Matthew Trettel and Ryan Hanson, two entrepreneurs with a keen eye for aesthetics and storytelling, have undertaken an extraordinary project in Minneapolis. The couple has restored the historic Pillsbury Castle, a Tudor Revival mansion once owned by Alfred F. Pillsbury, saving it from the fate that befell many of the city’s grand old homes.
Building upon the success of their first collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Abner Henry is at it again with a phase two. This latest iteration, The Met Façade Collection, pays homage to the museum’s breathtaking architectural façade.
As we look to the future of home design, it’s clear that we’re entering an era of personalization. Homes are becoming less about following trends and designing to sell, and more about creating spaces that reflect the personalities, experiences, and values of their inhabitants.
This week on Disruptive Design, Ashley Wainscott, founder of Simply Home, a Texas-based building and renovation company, delves into the industry-wide transformations she is witnessing, her experience as a woman in the historically male-dominated home-building industry, and building the foundation of a successful firm.
In a fusion of Italian craftsmanship and contemporary design, MC+ Studio founders Mattia Biagi and Cardenio Petrucci have partnered with luxury rug maker Illulian. The collaboration has produced the Orbis rug, a piece that blends MC+’s multidisciplinary approach with Illulian’s 50-year heritage. Both companies discuss their creative process, inspirations and the challenges of marrying tradition with modern aesthetics.
PKA is challenging industry norms through its approach to diversity and cultivating collaborative design processes in their ever-expanding firm. Their innovative methods extend from their hiring practices to their design philosophy, setting them apart in the competitive world of residential architecture.
In a world often disconnected from nature and overwhelmed by mass production, Ward’s work and message remind us of the value of craftsmanship, history, personal expression, and our innate connection to the natural world.
By showcasing the unique experiences, struggles, and joys of the LGBTQ community, the exhibition promotes empathy, understanding, and acceptance among a broader audience.
Nestled along the stunning coastal cliffs of Northern California’s Tomales Bay region lies Lodge at Marconi, a reimagined historic retreat that seamlessly blends mid-century modern design with the rugged natural beauty of its surroundings.
Nestled into the sandstone ledge of a Los Angeles hillside, the Sheats-Goldstein residence blurs the lines between building, furniture and natural surroundings. Its bold triangular forms, sculpted from poured-in-place concrete, appear to grow organically from the landscape, maximizing city and hillside views through walls of glass.
Designer and Cookbook Author Nathan Turner has always worn his California roots on his sleeve in his relaxed yet refined designs. Now, he is debuting his first fabric collection, The California Collection, inspired by his childhood spent in Northern California, namely his beloved family ranch in the foothills of Sierra Nevada.