A volunteer-led initiative to restore an iconic theatre is a labor of love. By R. Collins Vaudeville-style in Detroit is hard to imagine if not witnessed first-hand. Vaudeville was the birth of a brand new strain of theatre life as well as an era that sparked many notable and often tumultuous careers. Judy Garland took to the stage with the…
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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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Custom-built sound
Text: R. Collins Photography: David DeHaan/Furry Mic Media Grand Rapids, Michigan can be a relatively quiet city. Usually, it is equal parts work, play, and windy weather; but on the morning of Saturday, May 20 the uncharacteristic chorus of gusty engine growls introduced Grand Rapids to a unique collection of high-end, performance, and exotic cars fit for Las Vegas. Outside the…
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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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Art of furniture
A designer’s passion and work in the furniture industry continues to take form. Dale H. Campbell, award-winning furniture designer and industry veteran, has a saying when it comes to the original lounge chair and ottoman designed through a partnership with Kindel Furniture Company in 2015: “Designed in Michigan, made in Michigan, enjoyed everywhere.” In 2015 Campbell and Kindel, which is…
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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 |…
