International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day!!
If you’ve done anything on Google within the past several hours, you’ll have noticed today’s doodle for this holiday that ranges from a general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women’s economic, political and social achievements.
We’re big fans of equality in all its forms so International Women’s Day is right up our alley, especially when you think about all the great female designer’s that have contributed to the furniture, interior design and architectural industries. Here’s just a few… Read more
Designer Spotlight: Chloethiel Woodard Smith
Chloethiel Woodard Smith (1910-1992)
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois
Notable Works: Harbour Square (SW Washington), the National Airport Metro Station, the Waterview Townhouses (Reston, VA), and “Chloethiel’s Corner” (the corner of Connecticut Avenue & L St. NW)
Chloethiel Woodard Smith was an American architect and urban planner whose career was centered in Washington, D.C. She designed many commercial, government and residential projects are the metro area and was influential in proposing a national museum to celebrate buildings and architecture. That building became the Pension Building which was renovated and continues to house the National Building Museum today. By 1967, Smith ran the largest female-run architectural firm in the United States.
Emily Ehrens, a Design Clique reader and TTR Sotheby’s International Realtor, just recently informed us that an original Cloethiel Woodard Smith home is now on the market in Bethesda, MD.
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Mid-century modern Flickr finds
This week we’ve shared a bit about what mid-century modern design is and taken a look at just some iconic mid-century modern furniture pieces. Now, here’s a little mid-century modern eye candy for ya…
1963 Geneva steel kitchen, 50s Pam
Get to know Gehry…
dance hall (ginger and fred building) in prague
Toronto born architect, Frank Gehry, is one that has redefined architecture (and the laws of physics) with his mind-blowing interpretation of structures and space. Known for his Deconstructivist style, Frank Gehry’s work was always way ahead of its time. According to greatbuildings.com: Read more
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