Within the nationally registered historic walls of the Federal Reserve Building in Detroit’s Financial District, a net has been cast; infusing a nearly 4,400-square-foot ground level space with an intentional design aesthetic capturing the more ethereal qualities of a modern sushi restaurant’s brand. Original text by: R.J. Weick Photos courtesy EE Berger Read more in the print edition
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Outside the box
Text: R.J. Weick Box Studios, an architecture and interior design firm based in Chicago and Denver, recently completed a re-design of Fairlife LLC’s unique workplace environment in an effort to update the space to meet their client’s current operational needs. As a young company at the time of initial design, Fairlife LLC was interested in an innovative and well-designed solution…
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Element of beauty
It was only a few short years ago when the sights and sounds of bustling twentieth century summer life in Walloon Lake Village had faded to a distant memory. Time and consecutive years of declining tourism had all but muffled the vibrant melody of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad transporting eager guests from the sweltering heat to a northern…
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American hardwood
Text: R. Collins At the custom wood working studio known as Cento Anni, design, engineering, and manufacturing principles work in unison to create an efficient work process delivering elegant custom designed products. The studio often works with reclaimed hardwood items to make new products, which is mirrored in the studio itself. The Holland, Michigan facility had originally been uninhabited for…
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Decoration and in Memoriam: Volume 1, Issue 3
Design Corner Marsh grass | Urban-Diversions Design Spotlight Singularly dynamic | performance and style in boat building (featured on cover) A sensory feast | Bourbons 72 delivers an experience as lavish as its menu Design execution, redefined | the museum of curious angles and contemporary art Form Light and transparency | the artful interventions of an Indianapolis federal…
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Sustainable preservation
When walking up the path of the historic mansion at the Felt Estate Historic Home & Gardens, one can almost hear the 1920s roaring back to life thanks to a community-driven sustainable preservation and restoration initiative that began more than 15 years ago. The mansion, which was completed in 1928 on more than 750 acres of land near the Saugatuck…
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Living in history
Featured in Volume 1: Issue 2 Chicago’s Wright Plus 150 brings modern day living and historical architecture together for a unique experience in Oak Park, Illinois. Later this month, nine private residences will open their doors allowing visitors and architectural enthusiasts alike a glimpse into the rich architectural background and design history of the homes. The residential tours not only…
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Hands
While a designer’s vision can take on many forms and the work may vary substantially from one industry to the next, there is one constant that often remains: hands. Whether it is the artistic presentation of cuisine, the curve of ink on paper, or the stitch of thread in fabric, hands become the very extension—and often delivery of expression—of the design…
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Breaking Ground: Volume 1, Issue 2
Here are some highlights from the Breaking Ground issue: Design Corner Michigan Modern | Design That Shaped America 100 Essential Architecture Books | The Rae Dumke Collection Design Spotlight Reading the green | building function and aesthetics both on-and-off the fairway Modern glow | Lucid Architecture’s user-driven strategy infuses warmth into modern projects (featured on cover) Boutique soul |…
