Posted by Leonard Steinberg on December 23rd, 2013 I am visiting my hometown, Cape Town, South Africa, which has been designated the World Design Capital for 2014. Cape Town is a melting pot of design influences from Europe, Africa and the Far East, in a city known for it hugely diverse cultural mix. These influences… [Read More]
NEW YORK NEEDS AN ARCHITECTURAL STYLE COUNCIL
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on November 23rd, 2013 An article in today’s New York Times laments the tone of much of the new buildings being constructed around the City that in many ways are reminiscent of Dubai. While change is inevitable, and evolution certain, retaining the 100% character of certain neighborhoods may be arrogant……everything has to… [Read More]
DEMATERIALIZATION: WATCHING DESIGN EVOLUTION
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on April 1st, 2012 In the past 10 years we have seen a radical acceleration of evolution in the way we live as human beings: politicians (as always) keep trying to fight this fact, but we can physically witness evolution in our daily lives. Here are some items that I have… [Read More]