Napkin Sketch Contest

I learned about this napkin sketch contest and I had to give it a shot ( http://archrecord.construction.com/features/cocktail_napkin_sketch_contest/ ).  The only criteria is that it had to be drawn on a 5"x5" white cocktail napkin, drawn in pen, and be architectural in nature.  

My 4 submissions consist of (1) an original commercial building concept, (2) an original barn-style residential design, (3) the Los Angeles skyline, and (4) Frank Gehry's Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.  This was a fun little project! 

Cronin Wine Room Seating - FINISHED!

The wine room seating I designed is complete!  You might recall from a previous post, I was hired to design a seating installation for a client's wine making room.  The inspiration is wine barrels, from the slats and the warm nutty color to the burgundy seat back reminiscent of a bold cabernet.  There is trunk-style storage throughout the seating bench and there are small cupboard in the curved ends.  It is trimmed with galvanized steel strips to pay homage to the bands that hold barrels together.  Special thanks to Federico Alonso of Peninsula Home Collection (upholstery), Steve Wimsatt of SWIM Cabinets (cabinet) and Reg of American Quality Refinishers (stain).  Here are some photos: