“The thing you produce ought to be compatible with what’s there. It should live with it both in scale and some sort of human factor. The scale is human.”
Andrew M. Geller
We strive to design space which, in the end, satisfies the particular needs of the people using the space, while becoming a reflection of their lifestyle and their personality. It is important the user enjoys the room because it functions well, because it looks beautiful and because it feels comfortable. Only then is a design project successful..
Geller was taught this very early on in his career and for good reason – it is the foundation of good design. It doesn’t have to be modern to have the proper elements. When a room or building is done properly, you may not be able to express what you feel but something tells you it is right. It agrees with your senses.
We now live in a age where we can readily research what many great architects have known for years. What’s more exciting than ever is the great products that are available. Bamboo floors to recycled glass counter-tops, formaldehyde free cabinetry to solar panels… the list goes on and on. It is good to know that we can create a properly scaled living space and do it responsibly at the same time. These are tough times but at the same time – very exciting.
