Looking Forward: Sustainable Materials

We're exploring four emerging building materials that offer exciting potential for sustainable design: hemp-lime for carbon-negative insulation, cork for natural fire-resistant cladding, atmospheric water generation panels for off-grid water supply, and phase change insulation for thermal energy storage. Each material aligns with our commitment to resilient, regenerative low-impact architecture.

This week, we spoke with Ema Peter, a globally recognized photographer we've had the pleasure of working with on numerous photoshoots. Her images have been published in Architectural Digest, Objekt International, Dwell, Wired, The New York Times and in 2021, she was named the Top Architectural Photography Studio in the World by Architizer. Ema holds a Master’s degree in art and applied photography from the national academy of theatre and film arts in Sofia, Bulgaria.

This week, we spoke with Alessio De Francesca, the CEO and Founder of CoorItalia, about the creation, development, and refinement of his practice. CoorItalia is a highly respected supplier of both Architectural Elements and Windows and Doors, alongside Elementi, which crafts custom Italian-made furnishings and interior applications.

For this installment of our CRAFT series, we spoke with Kyle Minor, founder of Kyle Minor Design. Our team recently toured their SF workshop, learning about their processes, design ethos, and taking a closer look at some impressive recent work. Read the full interview below – and as Kyle says – “Build custom, Build once.”

Our CRAFT series highlights the varied work of the artists, makers, curators, and craftspeople that inspire and elevate our projects.

Our CRAFT series highlights the varied work of the artists, makers, curators, and craftspeople that inspire and elevate our projects.

To kick off our craft series, we spoke with Brit Kleinman, Founder and Design Director at AVO. Learn more about Brit’s process, her views on materiality, and the beautiful hand-painted work she custom created for our Twin Peaks project in the following conversation.