Architectural Design As Costume
October 14, 2014
Architects dressed as the buildings they designed (via NYT)
If you’re in need of Halloween costume inspiration, look no further.
The Healing Potential of Architectural Glass
October 9, 2014
Architectural glass concept by Steven Holl (via Arch Daily)
This past summer, the City of London Planning and Transportation Committee passed a resolution to grant planning and listed building consent for a new Maggie’s Centre (a charity which provides practical, emotional and social support for individuals with cancer) at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.
Celebrate Studio Glass in Toledo
Month of Glass (image via Toledo Arts Commission)
Well, not surprisingly, the bucket list keeps growing.
Backlit Reception Feature Wall for Potawatomi Hotel and Casino
Backlit Reception Feature Wall at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino
I’m pleased to announce the completion of a new backlit reception feature wall.
Contemporary Art Glass On View Nationwide
Judith Schaechter’s “Waiting Room,” stained glass lightbox, 2014 (via Urban Glass)
Maybe it’s the crisp weather, or the colors of the changing trees – but there’s something about autumn that makes me want to get out and see art. Happily, one doesn’t need to look far to fulfill that urge; the fall pretty much always comes with an explosion of new exhibitions.
Dream House of Stacked Glass
September 25, 2014
“Dairy House” by Skene Catling de la Peña Architects (image via Stylepark)
This past week, I happened upon a gem while perusing an architecture blog. An old dairy building in Somerset, England was transformed into the stunning five-bedroom house pictured here, using stacked glass blocks and oak planks.
Visit My Kiln Cast Glass in Second Life
My work at the Marriott Library on Second Life (image via Flickr)
There’s something extremely surreal about realizing your art exists in the largest-ever 3D virtual world – despite the fact that you, technically, do not.
Another Wedding with a Colorful Glass Backdrop
My art glass wall offering style to a wedding reception at Loews Minneapolis Hotel, formerly known as Graves 601 (image via Studio 306)
Anything look familiar in this picture?
When Art Takes On a Life of its Own
A couple in front of my lobby feature wall at The Peninsula Chicago (image via Pinterest)
Having created art glass installations for hotels across the country and in various public spaces, I frequently stumble across my own work as the glass backdrop to big moments in other people’s lives.
Another Captivating Parking Structure Glass Facade
August 28, 2014
Lutz Haufchild’s Cadenza (image via LutzHaufchild.com)
Apparently I have parking structures on the brain this summer.
Glass Public Art Installation by Ivan Toth Depeña
August 26, 2014
Color Field by Ivan Toth Depeña (image via The Creators Project)
This past month, I was interested to learn about Color Field, a new permanent glass public art installation at the Federal Center RTD light rail station in Lakewood, Colorado.
Rest in Peace, Robin Williams (Actor, Comedian, Glass Collector)
Robin Williams (photo by Jay Paul via NYT)
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Robin Williams this week. A great talent, gone so early and under such tragic circumstances.