architecture

A look at design and styles of architecture throughout the years

The Art of Iron at Pouenat

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Pouenat
Established in 1880 as a ferronnier, Pouenat has continued to stay relevant and thrive by embracing their heritage while collaborating with some of the most recognized designers working in Europe today. Almost exactly a year ago at their Maison et Objet booth, I was struck by the successful mix of old and new, celebrating the great tradition of French craftsmanship with old world savoir faire and innovative new design.…
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The English Country House

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
The English Country House
While trends in architecture and decor come and go, the appeal of the English country house is one that perennially remains. And for those who have been lost without their weekly dose of Downton Abbey, this season’s addition to Vendome’s Country House series will obligingly bridge the gap.…
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Mark Maresca in Charleston

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Mark Maresca
Much of the appeal of Charleston is the living history of its architecture and how its occupants give the art and tradition of the past a relevance in the present and hopefully for the future. Architect Mark Maresca and his beautiful Battery house are a perfect example.…
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Amelia Handegan in Charleston

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
amelia handegan
Creative collaboration is at the heart of Urban Electric Co.‘s design philosophy. Over the last ten years, working with several long-time designer clients on custom pieces has led to product collaborations for the line. One such designer is Amelia Handegan in Charleston.…
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Celebrating in Charleston

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Charleston
For the past few days, I have been honored to be participating in a press trip to Charleston, South Carolina, helping Urban Electric celebrate their tenth anniversary. Their beautiful fixtures are more than merely lights. A product of people and place, they fulfill a vision that celebrates the art of craft, the beauty of the handmade and the importance of community.…
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High Point Picks | Jacques Garcia Collection for Baker

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Jacques Garcia for Baker Furniture
One of the most talked about events at High Point this fall market was the unveiling of the new Jacques Garcia Collection for Baker. In a large and luxuriously designed space, the substantial new collection was received with enthusiastic response. Jacques Garcia CollectionFor almost 30 years, the celebrated French designer has been creating both residential and commercial projects at the most prestigious addresses.…
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Classical Invention | The Architecture of John B. Murray

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
John Murray
We really have the author’s mother to thank for John Murray‘s elegant new volume Classical Invention | The Architecture of John B. Murray. If she had not suggested he take a summer design program at Carnegie Mellon, he might have finished his pre-med studies instead of continuing on to architecture school.…
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Jamie Drake for House Beautiful at Designer Visions

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Jamie Drake for House Beautiful
In the Designer Visions apartment designed by Jamie Drake for House Beautiful, it’s not surprising that color plays a major role. And no where is this more evident, or dramatic, than on the walls. As seen in the living and media rooms, Jamie worked with Jonathan Kutzin of America Painting to create beautiful bespoke treatments that add depth and rich texture to the rooms.…
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T Magazine Luxury Issue

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
T Magazine Luxury Issue
Deborah Needleman always seems to say just what I have been thinking but haven’t quite gotten around to articulating. In her editor letter for this weekend’s T Magazine Luxury Issue, she writes, “To do ‘simple’ right isn’t as easy as it looks — whether it’s the design of a building, a dress or even a life.…
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Jamie Drake Designer Visions 2013 for House Beautiful

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Jamie Drake
With a shared love of color, Jamie Drake and House Beautiful are a perfect pairing for Hearst’s Designer Visions showhouse. Taking inspiration from the 1920’s period of the building, Jamie embraced the deco era, imaging the apartment for the fictional granddaughter of Josephine Baker, the chanteuse who embodied the spirit of the jazz age.…
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