Monday, February 14, 2011

Designing for Designers


This morning I had the pleasure of working with photographer, Lisa Cueman, and client and designer, Daphne Markcrow on a scouting session at Daphne’s barn conversion.  What a treat it was to have all of that talent coming together from different disciplines.

Craig & Daphne Markcrow were amazing clients.  Craig’s business, Vermont Structural Slate, provided the resources for the beautiful stone slabs and tile we used on the job.  Daphne is the founder and lead designer of the equine –inspired handbag and luggage company, Oughton Limited.  Her understanding of detail and construction paired with a disciplined editorial eye meant that she could clearly articulate her vision. 

The resultant project is so simple and elegant.  It is a reflection of both confidence and sensitivity.  If my job is to provide a portrait of my client through the built environment, the success of this project lies in the simple sophistication that this talented couple exhibits.

Today we hung some of Lisa’s amazing photographs in the space.  Her equine portraits and abstractions were such a natural fit in the space, they looked as though the project had been designed around them.  Check out her work at her website.  

Additional snap-shots that I took at our session can be seen at Ramsay Gourd Architects.

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