In designing spaces for people to live in, particularly guest rooms, we strive to craft an experience that is both welcoming and restorative. We want the room to serve as…
Standing at the base of what looked like any other glass and steel tower in downtown Singapore last year, I had no idea I was about to experience something that…
Strolling through a vibrant landscape, rich with the natural world, is one of the most satisfying experiences. It’s not about placing a tree in every corner, or even a tree…
There’s this moment when you realize that modern design doesn’t have to be cold, sterile, or disconnected from life. I experienced it firsthand about three years ago when I walked…
As I consider the time spent in the exploration of playgrounds—both in urban and rural contexts—the most compelling of these spaces are those that have drawn directly from nature. It’s…
Something soothes me, and I am sure it soothes many others, about walking into a vintage room with biophilic design. For me, it is the teaming verdancy that wraps around…
Visibility is merely an effect of light. It is not what light is fundamentally about. Light is more a component of life than a mere tool of sight. Meditate on…
Nature has a way of producing perfect moments—when the light is just so, the temperature impeccable, and a feeling of calm envelops you. At such times, it seems as though…
For me, designing a biophilic living room goes beyond simply populating the room with plants. It’s about something deeper—tapping into our almost genetic proclivity to connect with the natural world.…