Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
tahoe residence
we try to design experientially.
as we design, we tend to walk through the structure and imagine how the materials, the space, the light quality... how it would all feel as you inhabit the space. our main mode of design expression, however, is always visual, utilizing only one of our senses.
at the tahoe residence, we were able to put in a system of glass doors that can open the entire wall. to sell this idea to the client, it is all about the view... the unencumbered all important VIEW. so at the site yesterday, i decided to throw open the doors to get a photo of the view. i expected to be overcome with another sensation, that of cold, with the weather rushing through the 130 square foot opening in the wall. i was pleasantly surprised that the overwhelming sense was instead aural. it was just about noon, and the lake was quite choppy. the sound of the waves was the overwhelming sense that filled the space.
i tried to capture the roar on video (below), but i think i will have to do it again, opening the doors so that you get the contrast of the silence to sound.
as we design, we tend to walk through the structure and imagine how the materials, the space, the light quality... how it would all feel as you inhabit the space. our main mode of design expression, however, is always visual, utilizing only one of our senses.
at the tahoe residence, we were able to put in a system of glass doors that can open the entire wall. to sell this idea to the client, it is all about the view... the unencumbered all important VIEW. so at the site yesterday, i decided to throw open the doors to get a photo of the view. i expected to be overcome with another sensation, that of cold, with the weather rushing through the 130 square foot opening in the wall. i was pleasantly surprised that the overwhelming sense was instead aural. it was just about noon, and the lake was quite choppy. the sound of the waves was the overwhelming sense that filled the space.
i tried to capture the roar on video (below), but i think i will have to do it again, opening the doors so that you get the contrast of the silence to sound.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
the architect's newspaper
jones | haydu is honored to be featured in the most recent edition of the architect's newspaper for their story on the burgeoning cafe scene.
here is the excerpt on us:
Photo by Matthew Millman
Coffee Bar
San Francisco
Jones | Haydu
In a neighborhood of industrial warehouses already in turnaround, Coffee Bar shows how you can put a corner loading dock to good use. The split-level space in San Francisco’s Media Gulch features a warm-hued swath of Douglas fir that first forms the bar, then travels up the wall and forms a shelf, then continues across the room to create the upper-level railing and seating area, where patrons can peer over their laptops to see who’s just come in. “It’s one long ribbon that ties everything together,” said Hulett Jones of Jones | Haydu. “We were intent on seeing how we could unify the space and create a communal feeling, while sticking to a strict budget.” The largish, 1,700-square-foot cafe has been very popular in the community, and the owners have embarked on a new venture—offering sommelier-led wine tastings. And for the connoisseur, there are gourmet dinners created by “nomadic kitchens,” including one of Ryan Farr’s first whole-pig fests.
for the full article click here
here is the excerpt on us:
Photo by Matthew Millman
Coffee Bar
San Francisco
Jones | Haydu
In a neighborhood of industrial warehouses already in turnaround, Coffee Bar shows how you can put a corner loading dock to good use. The split-level space in San Francisco’s Media Gulch features a warm-hued swath of Douglas fir that first forms the bar, then travels up the wall and forms a shelf, then continues across the room to create the upper-level railing and seating area, where patrons can peer over their laptops to see who’s just come in. “It’s one long ribbon that ties everything together,” said Hulett Jones of Jones | Haydu. “We were intent on seeing how we could unify the space and create a communal feeling, while sticking to a strict budget.” The largish, 1,700-square-foot cafe has been very popular in the community, and the owners have embarked on a new venture—offering sommelier-led wine tastings. And for the connoisseur, there are gourmet dinners created by “nomadic kitchens,” including one of Ryan Farr’s first whole-pig fests.
for the full article click here
Monday, March 29, 2010
bayview residence addition and remodel
a sketch model walkthrough of a recently completed addition and remodel in the bayview neighborhood.
the addition is the tower at rear (seen at the beginning of the video)
we hope to photograph this project next week... more photos and news on this one soon.
the addition is the tower at rear (seen at the beginning of the video)
we hope to photograph this project next week... more photos and news on this one soon.
hayes valley residence
here's a quick sketch model walkthrough of a project recently completed.
photos of the finished residence will be up on our website soon.
photos of the finished residence will be up on our website soon.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
John Lee "Mike" Mahoney : A Life in Pictures
In Memoriam ... October 4, 1938 - February 25, 2010
A photomontage of my dearly departed Uncle Mike which was played at his memorial service at the Celebration of Life Church in Irving, Texas on Saturday March 13, 2010.
Uncle Mike, I love you and I will miss you.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
R.I.P. raimund abraham (1933-2010)
the world lost a great architect and educator
http://www.sciarc.edu/news.php?id=1677
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