When architect and painter Leo Marmol was a student, he was an awkward and shy boy. His sixth-grade teacher, Mr. Laurie, had him give presentations to the class until he was more comfortable. His instructor not only helped young Leo gain self-confidence, he also sparked his love for learning beyond the standard curriculum. The Salk […]
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Ben Mickus has always gravitated to the art of making, even from an early age. His first job was in a lumber yard, where he learned the fundamentals of craftsmanship. He decided to study architecture and lived in Copenhagen for a year, traveling extensively throughout Denmark. It was an exciting time of exploration for Mickus […]
A career path to architecture unfolded for Elizabeth Graziolo when she was accepted into the architecture program at Cooper Union in New York City. At the time, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do, yet within a few months at the storied institution her course was set. “After my first semester everything clicked,” Graziolo […]
Born in Indonesia and raised in Singapore, Amanda Gunawan knew that she wanted to be an architect by the time she was 10 years old, and she carefully mapped out her journey from then on. Travel was a key element of her enrichment as she considered various structures while studying at the Southern California Institute […]
It was clear that Richard Parr was destined to be an architect, putting his visions to paper early on. In elementary school, the left side of his English lesson book was filled with his stories – and a low mark for his less than stellar spelling. On the right side, however, were meticulous drawings of […]
Born In Lebanon, Aline Asmar d’Amman was surrounded by the restoration and reconstruction in her homeland. The dialogue between heritage and modernity struck a chord with this creative, who had already decided to become an architect when she was a teen. “I learned to find beauty in ruins and cherish the sense of perfect imperfections,” […]
Matthias Hollwich’s time at university was seminal, marked by his natural curiosity. He often wondered what it would be like to contribute to the creation of things that people actually use. Yet it was a summer program that changed his trajectory in a way he could have never imagined. After applying for the three-week course, […]
Ron Radziner was aware of architecture early on, but one particular Frank Lloyd Wright building in his home state of California piqued his interest. The Hollyhock House was Wright’s first Los Angeles commission, completed in 1921 for his client, heiress Aline Barnsdall. Barnsdall eventually donated the house and surrounding land, which is still a public […]
Ester Bruzkus has been interested in design for as long as she can remember. When the young aesthete was 12 years old she began collecting Vogue magazine because she wanted to know what was happening in the world of fashion. She eventually explored other creative realms, and her ninth grade art teacher’s guidance was instrumental. […]
Benni Allan, founding director of EBBA, takes an investigative approach to every aspect of his practice. Born and raised in Spain, the architect was surrounded by exceptional design, but it was a visit to fellow countryman Santiago Calatrava’s City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia when he was 12 years old that made a lasting […]
Fort Standard’s Strata is a core collection for the brand, stretching its legs from case pieces to shelving and even tables. Modular by design, Strata’s storage and shelving units look to find harmony somewhere between beauty and utility, according to founder and designer Gregory Buntain. These are high-quality pieces that you’ll want to live among, with […]
Architect AIBC, MRAIC, LEED AP, and Accredited Passivhaus Designer Cedric Burgers had some help being set up for success, thanks to parents who fostered a creative culture and hard work. “In retrospect, it had a monumental influence on the young lives of us siblings,” he shares. “Dinner table discussions, often with pens and paper, where […]
