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Mid-Century Modern Architecture: Refreshing the Classic Hotels
The mid-century modern movement was an American reflection of the international and Bauhaus movements, including the works of Gropius, Florence Knoll, Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. American designs of mid-century architecture were frequently employed in...
Nature Architecture: Traditions Steeped in Japanese Architecture
The line between nature and architecture is a blurred one in Japan. The country's leading architects are using this concept to create innovative and cutting edge designs. While the designs are innovative, they have their origins in a tradition, which are deeply rooted...
Are You Ready to Build the Guggenheim In Your Living Room?
Need a challenge? How about building the Guggenheim in your living room? For all of you who are fans of architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright or the Guggenheim, you day has arrived! You can hone your best architectural skills and creativity and build the Guggenheim in your...
Mid-Century Modern Homes Live on in Las Vegas
Las Vegas! When you hear the name, it evokes the image of bright lights and expansive hotels. The Vegas strip lights up the western sky and the glow can be seen for miles at night. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its...
Creative Inspirations Thrive with ADG and Dering Hall
Image courtesy of Tiffany Harris Design. Sconces and brass feet by ADG Lighting. ADG Lighting has always branded itself on being a leading creative design and manufacturing firm for custom lighting. We are fanatic about using our 20 plus years experience to bring to...
Aspen Architecture: Historic Protections and LEED Gold Certification
The ultimate challenge for an architect -- build a new home with modern design features, while meeting the exacting requirements of a historical commission and achieve a LEED Gold Certification. That is a demanding order! The architecture firm of Rowland &...
Custom Lighting Design: ADG Lighting Featured in $21 Million Home
The Newport Coast community is the site of a home which prominently features the creative lighting designs of Gerald Olesker and ADG Lighting, along with several other prominent tradesmen. The sale of the home at Avalon Vista set a record for the area at $21 million....
Podcast: How Creativity Changes Your Environment
Creating Lighting Fixtures and Furnishings That Change an Environment Join Gerald Olesker on this amazing podcast adventure with Jay and Michelle Leiberman of the Conejo Valley Advice Givers. They spend about 30 minutes together exploring the possibilities of how...
Dering Hall Feature: One-of-a-Kind Vintage & Antique Lighting
Add dimension to your design by infusing it with one-of-a-kind vintage and antique lighting. From 19th century crystal chandeliers to mid century modern table lamps, this collection features unique lighting for every space. We are so honored to be featured by Dering...
Dutch Architecture: They Didn’t Go There?!
The internet and social media are very powerful tools that can influence and shape human behavior. Social media has played a significant role in recent outbreaks of social protest and resistance. The mushrooming of Occupy protests, the Arab Spring, the mobilization of...
The Renaissance of London Architecture
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” Samuel Johnson London is not a city of monuments but a metropolis of glances and slightly hidden surfaces. Once obscured by the fog, it now fades into the drizzle or creates the backdrop for the ebbs and flows of...
USC Architecture: Welcoming a New Leader
On July 1st, USC School of Architecture will welcome a new dean, Milton Curry. Curry arrives from the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, where he is associate dean for academic affairs and strategic initiatives. Curry founded...
Architecture Podcasts: Finding the Elusive Content
Let’s talk about podcasts! Whether you are a fan or not, the fact is podcasts are a very accessible and convenient way to consume topics across a huge section of society. Whatever your interests may be, there is a podcast out there waiting for you. If you are a...
The Architectural Masterpiece of Louis Kahn
"Wanted to share the innovation and creativity of Louis Kahn. He was truly an architectural powerhouse and one of my Top 5 favorite architects of all time!" Gerald Olesker, Founder & CEO Louis Isadore Kahn was an American architect, based in Philadelphia. After...
New Architecture: Designing the Campus of the Future
“You go into malls and they float all kinds of Roman columns and fake images. It’s Disney. It’s superficial. It’s mass produced. It’s empty.” Travis Price, Award Winning Architect & Philosopher University campus architecture was all about luxury dorms and...
Historical Architecture: Detroit Makes a Statement
The city of Detroit has gone through a major economic and demographic decline in recent decades. The population of the city has fallen from a high of 1,850,000 in 1950 to 701,000 in 2013. The city's automobile industry has suffered from global competition and...