The second Swatch Pavilion for the World Expo in Lisbon Portugal was the open air cousin of the temporary structure for Atlanta. The Expo celebrated 500 years of Portuguese maritime history, and the pavilion mixed Swatch fashion and technology with water themed exhibits. The structure was almost entirely recycled and exhibits reused. […]
A temporary structure that changed color, content, and mood on a daily basis, the original Swatch Pavilion pulsed with the beat of the Olympics. The changing plastic skin of the building was inspired by the iconic Swatch jellyfish watch. Graphic projections were done with standard issue Kodak slde projectors fitted with color gels. Exhibits showcased […]
New classrooms and administration facility for an existing private school located on a living marsh on San Francisco Bay. The classrooms are designed to enhance indoor/outdoor teaching and foster the Montessori principle of self-directed activity. High ceilings, an abundance of daylight, rainchains, and natural materials further reinforce the ‘Montessori’ way. […]
Textainer is an international company that leases shipping containers. We were asked to expand and update the reception and elevator lobby at their corporate headquarters located at 650 California Street in San Francisco. Our inspiration was the texture of a standard corrugated metal shipping container. The reception area has a 3 dimensional design of dark […]
Tucked into a low valley, next to a creek, our clients purchased this Mill Valley property for the level lot, and potential for indoor outdoor living. The existing house was large enough for the family of four, but the look and feel were dated, and an interior that was dominated by a massive, faux finished […]
“Give us an urban oasis, something minimal and modern but warm with a seamless flow from inside to out..” was the mandate from our clients for this San Francisco home remodel. […]
Two opposing roofs define public and private zones in this Marin County home for a filmmaker and painter couple and their 2 small children. We were inspired by architect Glenn Murcutt’s notion that a well designed home has both ‘prospect’ and ‘refuge’. The house is sited in a densely wooded area, drinks in Southern light […]