Category Archives: Patterns

Faces of Japan

Posted on November 13, 2015 by

Have you ever looked at a house and felt it was looking back? Did the windows, doors and threshold resemble a friendly face? Now that I’m attuned to our subconscious bias for faces, I’m on constant lookout for buildings that … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Patterns, People-centric Design | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Architecture that Calls to Us

Posted on September 20, 2015 by

I was heading to the beach the other day when I saw this barn at a nearby local orchard, and I knew I’d have to stop by. The barn seemed to have wide eyes that met my gaze and called … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Patterns | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Allure of Repeated Patterns

Posted on September 2, 2015 by

The main draw of the new Broad Museum slated to open in Los Angeles on September 22 is the eye-catching pattern on the building’s skin. Humans are captivated by repeating patterns: dots, diamonds, circles, cross hatches, ovals, stripes, spirals, scallops, … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Design, Patterns | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment