Friday, September 28, 2012

MA

Michael and Alexandra Misczynski understand completely and viscerally what the Japanese call "Ma". The unseen energy surrounding objects, or rather the intrinsic importance of having open space in a house, as it is the void that is after all the beginning of everything.

Their new book Interiors/Atelier AM by Rizzoli is so nuanced and quietly eloquent. This quote from the book completely sums it up succinctly:

" A central tenet of their practice is the belief that architecture drives interior design, and that a house will never sing, regardless of the treasures it contains, if the architecture is compromised."

Well said and bravo!



















4 comments:

  1. Just found your portfolio through House & Home and I am amazed. You are so incredibly talented and all the spaces are stunning. You and Steven Gambrel are my design heroes!

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  2. Thank you Lori! What a incredible compliment!

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  3. What a pleasure to happen on your blog! (via Pinterest)

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  4. Happened here as well from Pinterest-l0vely. These photos are breathtaking...thanks!

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