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Foster Residence location:  17145 West Nanette St.,  Granada Hills , Los Angeles, California Steve Jobs grew up in a house that emulated the designs by the developer  Joseph Eichler  and it admittedly influenced his life and informed his vision. Eichler was known for his mid-cenutry modern residential homes in California designed by many Architects and some Wright apprentices. The 'Eichler Homes' were simple, clean, and single story constructions with open plans. Apple motto: "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" Related Articles: Apple's Big O Apple Modern Remote IPHONE - made in China Less is More  Apple's 5th Ave. Store Remodel NYC Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Eichler_Homes_-_Foster_Residence,_Granada_Hills.jpg http://archive.computerhistory.org/resources/text/Apple/Apple.II.1977.102637933.pdf http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/growing-up-eich-159561 http://gizmodo.com/5854889/the-house-that-first-inspired-steve-jobs htt

Interior view during the day at Beinecke Library Exterior view of the Beinecke Library Beinecke Rare Books Library  built by Architectural Firm S.O.M.  in 1963 displays an early and classic use of granite as interior and exterior wall surface. During the day the granite between the concrete structure is thin enough that natural light filters through the rock and into the interior library. Front desk at Century Park Plaza Buildings in Century City Modern day uses of back lighting thin stone veneers allow for not only vibrant surfaces but provide additional lighting to the surrounding area. The texture and veins of ancient rock are illuminated and provide different tones depending on the nature of the material and source of light. This treatment also allows for the light source to vary in color from warm to cool white or infinite range of color. Granite backlit with white light Same granite backlit with blue light Granite backlit with flat LED panel us

The Giesel Library at UCSD is named in honor of Theodore Seuss Giesel better known as Dr. Seuss for his generous contribution to the library. The unique design for the library was done by Architect William Pereira  and is significant example of brutalist architecture . It would be interesting to know if Dr. Seus influenced the design that seems to be other worldly.

Nicholson Architects completed another solid piece of furniture. This design was completed in one continuous pour and has a dramatic cantilevered table top and a stainless steel credenza. The desk is one piece of a series of furniture for Owner James Goldstein as part of an ongoing project with Nicholson Architects. Architect: Duncan Nicholson Structural Engineer: Andrew Nasser Contractor: Ostermann Construction Metal Fabricator: Breakform Design James Goldstein Office Desk To see more work by Nicholson Architects Like us on Facebook . Related Articles: Goldstein Office Goldstein Skyspace Architect Duncan Nicholson