Glass Goblets by Michael Schunke Michael Schunke creates one-of-a-kind, hand-blown goblets known to collectors around the world. Shunke’s popularity grew because of these goblets, which are his touchstone pieces. He creates each one in his Vetro Vero studio in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in a process that...
Some artists move from studio to spreadsheet as naturally as an intake of breath. They put their apron on a hook, settle at a desk and toss out a few follow-up calls, or tackle a list of scheduled tasks such as updating their website or...
[caption id="attachment_16007" align="alignleft" width="300"] The Amangiri Suite includes a lap pool, terrace and outdoor desert lounge with sky and desert views.[/caption] If you’ve longed for the thrill of crossing a high-chasm via ferrata, it’s not necessary to go to the Alps, where the term was coined....
Clark | Richardson Architects is a hot, young firm that’s designed a diverse range of projects, from commercial to residential, winning numerous awards and top ratings for sustainability. But if the principals had their druthers, they’d be designing houses full time. [caption id="attachment_15985" align="alignleft" width="200"] The...
It seems that Olive Rush [1873–1966], a pioneering artist long hidden in the shadows of American art history, may have contributed to her own obscurity by accidentally branding herself as a mild Quaker spinster, rather than the worldly, independent, adventurous spirit she was. After having...
Leaded glass windows. Quartz countertops. Pocket doors. Professional appliances. Handcrafted tiles. Energy-efficient lighting. A walk through a home designed by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design often reveals a blend of old and new so seamless and carefully integrated, the eye might not even notice the juxtaposition. [caption...
Walk into J.E. Cauthen & Sons, one of the charming historic storefronts on Main Street in Fredericksburg, Texas, and it feels as if you’ve entered an old English study. Modeled after the historic gun rooms of London, the building was constructed in the 1870s and...
The arts, with their unique fusion of emotion, imagination and thought, are a form of communication; works often speak for themselves. But one of the many things I appreciate about editing WA&A each issue, is discovering the stories behind the artwork. In each issue, the symbolism, intention,...
Erik Nelson, co-owner of Bozeman, Montana’s Thinktank Design Group, a collaborative architectural firm, faced the challenge of creating a home that sat between a busy road and a blue-ribbon fly-fishing river. What he came up with was the Geode House. Located on the Gallatin River, the...
Holly Tornheim lives a life surrounded by the natural world, which she translates into the language of wood. She began with utilitarian carpentry and from there turned her attention to building custom doors. Gradually, first by creating furniture, she found her voice in her own...