Designer Tracy Welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's. The Kinlers offer up a top five of production designs in reverse chronology: 5 - Blade Runner, 4 - Edward Scissorhands, 3 - The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, Her Lover, 2 - Moulin Rouge, 1- Where The Wild Thigs Are. The Kinler's also discuss options and ideas on driveways. Joe reminded the group that the newly renovated Museum of Science and History in Fort Worth (designed by Legoretta + Legoretta) is now open.
Designer Tracy discusses framing art and starting new or doing a remodel. Joe mentioned the death of anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss - influential in discussions of dualties in design.
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's. Michael offers his top five residential set designs - 1: Brady Bunch Residence, 2: Bottle in I Dream of Jeannie, 3: Dan Tanna's loft in Vegas, 4: The Petrie Residence in the Dick Van Dyke Show and 5: Melrose Place Courtyard. Lorrie and Michael advised on the need to structure your graden with evergreens. They also advised that now (the fall) is the time to plant. Their suggested Design Destination is Redenta;s in Arlington to see the newly installed raised vegetable garden beds.
Designer Tracy discusses how design solutions should have at least three reasons for being used. This applies to even decor. Tracy also issues the "one step rule" for living rooms. She and Joe reply to an e-mail question about whether a traditional house can have a modern kitchen remodel.
Designer Tracy discusses how the seasons may or may not affect the designed environment. She and Joe also discuss vernacular architecture, regionalism and modernism. They duo answer an e-mail about a covered porch without columns.
Designer Tracy discusses Austin City Limits Music Festival, the beauty of a true brick wall and answers a listeners e-mail about ways to find inexpensive items for the home.
Designer Tracy welcomes Frank Neal of Frank Neal & Associates. Frank is a structural enginer and he took tinme to answer listener e-mails concerning second story additions, expansion joints, cracking brick and cutting into foundations. One of Franks favorite local structures is the Kimbell Art Museum.
Designer Tracy discusses the difference between design and decoration (creating versus shopping). She and Joe talk about the Eames film "Powers of Ten", Fall Gallery Night in Fort Worth, Preservation is the Art of the City Exhibition at the Community Arts Center in Fort Worth, Cross Section 2009 - What Architects Do Exhibition at the new Center for Architecture in Fort Worth and the play Three Days of Rain produced by Amphibian Theatre. Links include:
Designer Tracy Welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's. The Kinlers offer up a top five of production designs in reverse chronology: 5 - Blade Runner, 4 - Edward Scissorhands, 3 - The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, Her Lover, 2 - Moulin Rouge, 1- Where The Wild Thigs Are. The Kinler's also discuss options and ideas on driveways. Joe reminded the group that the newly renovated Museum of Science and History in Fort Worth (designed by Legoretta + Legoretta) is now open.
Designer Tracy discusses framing art and starting new or doing a remodel. Joe mentioned the death of anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss - influential in discussions of dualties in design.
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's. Michael offers his top five residential set designs - 1: Brady Bunch Residence, 2: Bottle in I Dream of Jeannie, 3: Dan Tanna's loft in Vegas, 4: The Petrie Residence in the Dick Van Dyke Show and 5: Melrose Place Courtyard. Lorrie and Michael advised on the need to structure your graden with evergreens. They also advised that now (the fall) is the time to plant. Their suggested Design Destination is Redenta;s in Arlington to see the newly installed raised vegetable garden beds.
Designer Tracy discusses how design solutions should have at least three reasons for being used. This applies to even decor. Tracy also issues the "one step rule" for living rooms. She and Joe reply to an e-mail question about whether a traditional house can have a modern kitchen remodel.
Designer Tracy discusses how the seasons may or may not affect the designed environment. She and Joe also discuss vernacular architecture, regionalism and modernism. They duo answer an e-mail about a covered porch without columns.
Designer Tracy discusses Austin City Limits Music Festival, the beauty of a true brick wall and answers a listeners e-mail about ways to find inexpensive items for the home.
Designer Tracy welcomes Frank Neal of Frank Neal & Associates. Frank is a structural enginer and he took tinme to answer listener e-mails concerning second story additions, expansion joints, cracking brick and cutting into foundations. One of Franks favorite local structures is the Kimbell Art Museum.
Designer Tracy discusses the limits of the word "charming" as a design term. Joe shared titles he recently read - Glass Architecture by Paul Scheerbert and Flatland by Edwin Abbott. They discussed glass buildings, the latest "font wars" at IKEA and the merits of Stencil font.
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler to discuss landscape (and other) topics. Terracing, water plants, rain barrels and retaining walls are covered along with Lorie and Michael's top 5 reasonably priced and well designed cars.
1 - Audi TT, 2 - VW Beatle, 3 - Mini-Cooper, 4 - Honda Element, 5 - Toyota Prius.
Designer Tracy discusses "thinking outside the shipping container"! She and Joe discuss the recent rejection of shipping containers as a housing option in FortWorth. They also discuss painting topics.
Designer Tracy discusses the value of design. She also helps with the question - "Am I being gouged by my contractor (or designer)?" Joe answers a listener e-mail about the difference between wood studs and steel studs.
Designer Tracy and Joe discussed the magazine Texas Architect, small houses, converted FEMA trailers, colorful compact fluorescents and the recent show at the Kimbell Art Museum. Links:
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's. The landscape duo describe their trip to Washington DC. They also give advice on a more prosaic topic - how to lay down a gravel path. The Kinler's offer a top ten of retail spaces. Listen in to learn more.
Designer Tracy discusses "cheap" versus "inexpensive" & craft versus industrial production. She and Joe also describe a visit to a television studio. They answer a listener e-mail concerning basic building shapes.
Designer Tracy discusses Seaside, Florida and Pops in Arcadia, Oklahoma. Joe lists at least 6 uses for a round pool: 1. Water tetherball; 2. Synchronized swimming; 3. Lap pool - clockwise; 4. Lap pool - counter-clockwise; 5. Human sundial; 6. Contemplation of Pure Form.
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's to discuss swimming pools as landscape features. They also discuss a listener e-mail question.
Designer Tracy discussed the book published some years back by Mary and Russell Wright - Guide to Easier Living. Tracy and Joe discussed the difference between design in urban versus suburban settings & the difference between residential design and commercial or institutional design. A listener e-mail was answered regarding stained versus painted cabinets.
Designer Tracy and architect Joe discuss the exhibition at the Kimbell Art Museum - Art & Love in Renaissance Italy, the Texas A&M Bonfire Memorial, endangered buildings in Fort Worth and Australian architect Glenn Murcutt.
Designer Tracy welcomes Crystal Jarrett - a designer in New York - to the show. They discuss Tracy and Joe's top 5 books that one should read to begin to understand design. The books are:
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's to discuss all things green. They describe their process for evaluating property for developemnt for a plant nursery. They also describe different approaches to lawn or ground cover, planting types and more.
Designer Tracy discusses traditional versus modern approaches to design. She and Joe also discuss the Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival, Le Corbusier, trends and office spaces.
Designer Tracy welcomes Brandon Burns with FIRM817 to discuss the new art installation by Christopher Janney and Jacobs at the new City of Fort Worth Parking Garage. The project is at 1200 Houston Street - near the Fort Worth Convention Center and the Omni Hotel. The art project is a "soundscape". They discussed how sound can be controlled to improve any environemt. They also discussed the television show The Tudors and set design as inspiration.
Designer Tracy and Joe discuss neighborhood preservation. They respond to a listener e-mail regrading how to mix modern and traditional. They also discuss optical illusions. The Design Desitination is POPS Gas Station in Arcadia Oklahoma.
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's. They are a landscape architect and landscape designer that focus on function and beauty in the landscape. They discussed the status of Heritage Plaza in Fort Worth. They also described landscape strategies and details. Their web page is http://www.redentas.com
Designer Tracy discusses three interesting small hotels in Austin, cupcakes and necessity as the Mama of invention - the design of stand-up desks for children.
Designer Tracy discusses architect O'Neil Ford, mirror for light, Discovery Shelves and special finds at WestTex Steel in Fort Worth. She and Joe also describe the difference between a fabricator, a craftsman and an artist. They describe how an architect or designer can best deploy the talents of crafstpeople.
Designer Tracy welcomed Don Gatzke - Dean of the School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Arlington. Don described Vision North Texas - a regional planning organization that models growth options for the future. For additional information go to: www.visionnorthtexas.org
Don outlined ideas for designers (and anyone really) for surviving these uncertain economic times.
Don, Tracy and Joe also discussed the Kimbell Art Museum addition.
Designer Tracy welcomes real-estate agent Britta Hinze to the program. They discuss how to adjust to the current housing market when selling or buying a house. To contact Britta at www.brittarealestate.com
Designer Tracy discusses the "new old house" marketing ploy. She and Joe discuss Greek revival architecture. They also discuss a listeners question about the difference between design and decoration.
Designer Tracy described the importance of subtlety in design. She also gave a tip on what to decide first in a remodel. She and Joe discussed sacred spaces, places of worship and timeless design.
Designer Tracy describes strategies for adding color to an interior without painting the walls. She also spoke about the importance of making ones own holiday. Tracy and Joe discussed the characteristics and virtues of mid-century modern.
Designer Tracy discusses the advantages of re-thinking the image of home. Also - she and Joe discuss whether, in these difficult economic times, is it better to renovate or build new?
Designer Tracy discusses the limits of the word "charming" as a design term. Joe shared titles he recently read - Glass Architecture by Paul Scheerbert and Flatland by Edwin Abbott. They discussed glass buildings, the latest "font wars" at IKEA and the merits of Stencil font.
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler to discuss landscape (and other) topics. Terracing, water plants, rain barrels and retaining walls are covered along with Lorie and Michael's top 5 reasonably priced and well designed cars.
1 - Audi TT, 2 - VW Beatle, 3 - Mini-Cooper, 4 - Honda Element, 5 - Toyota Prius.
Designer Tracy discusses "thinking outside the shipping container"! She and Joe discuss the recent rejection of shipping containers as a housing option in FortWorth. They also discuss painting topics.
Designer Tracy discusses the value of design. She also helps with the question - "Am I being gouged by my contractor (or designer)?" Joe answers a listener e-mail about the difference between wood studs and steel studs.
Designer Tracy and Joe discussed the magazine Texas Architect, small houses, converted FEMA trailers, colorful compact fluorescents and the recent show at the Kimbell Art Museum. Links:
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's. The landscape duo describe their trip to Washington DC. They also give advice on a more prosaic topic - how to lay down a gravel path. The Kinler's offer a top ten of retail spaces. Listen in to learn more.
Designer Tracy discusses "cheap" versus "inexpensive" & craft versus industrial production. She and Joe also describe a visit to a television studio. They answer a listener e-mail concerning basic building shapes.
Designer Tracy discusses Seaside, Florida and Pops in Arcadia, Oklahoma. Joe lists at least 6 uses for a round pool: 1. Water tetherball; 2. Synchronized swimming; 3. Lap pool - clockwise; 4. Lap pool - counter-clockwise; 5. Human sundial; 6. Contemplation of Pure Form.
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's to discuss swimming pools as landscape features. They also discuss a listener e-mail question.
Designer Tracy discussed the book published some years back by Mary and Russell Wright - Guide to Easier Living. Tracy and Joe discussed the difference between design in urban versus suburban settings & the difference between residential design and commercial or institutional design. A listener e-mail was answered regarding stained versus painted cabinets.
Designer Tracy and architect Joe discuss the exhibition at the Kimbell Art Museum - Art & Love in Renaissance Italy, the Texas A&M Bonfire Memorial, endangered buildings in Fort Worth and Australian architect Glenn Murcutt.
Designer Tracy welcomes Crystal Jarrett - a designer in New York - to the show. They discuss Tracy and Joe's top 5 books that one should read to begin to understand design. The books are:
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's to discuss all things green. They describe their process for evaluating property for developemnt for a plant nursery. They also describe different approaches to lawn or ground cover, planting types and more.
Designer Tracy discusses traditional versus modern approaches to design. She and Joe also discuss the Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival, Le Corbusier, trends and office spaces.
Designer Tracy welcomes Brandon Burns with FIRM817 to discuss the new art installation by Christopher Janney and Jacobs at the new City of Fort Worth Parking Garage. The project is at 1200 Houston Street - near the Fort Worth Convention Center and the Omni Hotel. The art project is a "soundscape". They discussed how sound can be controlled to improve any environemt. They also discussed the television show The Tudors and set design as inspiration.
Designer Tracy and Joe discuss neighborhood preservation. They respond to a listener e-mail regrading how to mix modern and traditional. They also discuss optical illusions. The Design Desitination is POPS Gas Station in Arcadia Oklahoma.
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's. They are a landscape architect and landscape designer that focus on function and beauty in the landscape. They discussed the status of Heritage Plaza in Fort Worth. They also described landscape strategies and details. Their web page is http://www.redentas.com
Designer Tracy discusses three interesting small hotels in Austin, cupcakes and necessity as the Mama of invention - the design of stand-up desks for children.
Designer Tracy discusses architect O'Neil Ford, mirror for light, Discovery Shelves and special finds at WestTex Steel in Fort Worth. She and Joe also describe the difference between a fabricator, a craftsman and an artist. They describe how an architect or designer can best deploy the talents of crafstpeople.
Designer Tracy welcomed Don Gatzke - Dean of the School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Arlington. Don described Vision North Texas - a regional planning organization that models growth options for the future. For additional information go to: www.visionnorthtexas.org
Don outlined ideas for designers (and anyone really) for surviving these uncertain economic times.
Don, Tracy and Joe also discussed the Kimbell Art Museum addition.
Designer Tracy welcomes real-estate agent Britta Hinze to the program. They discuss how to adjust to the current housing market when selling or buying a house. To contact Britta at www.brittarealestate.com
Designer Tracy discusses the "new old house" marketing ploy. She and Joe discuss Greek revival architecture. They also discuss a listeners question about the difference between design and decoration.
Designer Tracy described the importance of subtlety in design. She also gave a tip on what to decide first in a remodel. She and Joe discussed sacred spaces, places of worship and timeless design.
Designer Tracy describes strategies for adding color to an interior without painting the walls. She also spoke about the importance of making ones own holiday. Tracy and Joe discussed the characteristics and virtues of mid-century modern.
Designer Tracy discusses the advantages of re-thinking the image of home. Also - she and Joe discuss whether, in these difficult economic times, is it better to renovate or build new?
Designer Tracy discusses the value of design. She also helps with the question - "Am I being gouged by my contractor (or designer)?" Joe answers a listener e-mail about the difference between wood studs and steel studs.
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's. The landscape duo describe their trip to Washington DC. They also give advice on a more prosaic topic - how to lay down a gravel path. The Kinler's offer a top ten of retail spaces. Listen in to learn more.
Designer Tracy discusses "cheap" versus "inexpensive" & craft versus industrial production. She and Joe also describe a visit to a television studio. They answer a listener e-mail concerning basic building shapes.
Designer Tracy discusses using modest materials to good effect. She and Joe also describe design ideas in recent films.
Designer Tracy also answers a listener e-mail about kitchen counter-tops. She also opines about outlet, switch and switchplate outlet covers.
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's to discuss swimming pools as landscape features. They also discuss a listener e-mail question.
Designer Tracy discussed the book published some years back by Mary and Russell Wright - Guide to Easier Living. Tracy and Joe discussed the difference between design in urban versus suburban settings & the difference between residential design and commercial or institutional design. A listener e-mail was answered regarding stained versus painted cabinets.
Designer Tracy welcomes Lorie and Michael Kinler from Redenta's to discuss all things green. They describe their process for evaluating property for developemnt for a plant nursery. They also describe different approaches to lawn or ground cover, planting types and more.
Designer Tracy discusses traditional versus modern approaches to design. She and Joe also discuss the Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival, Le Corbusier, trends and office spaces.
Designer Tracy welcomes Brandon Burns with FIRM817 to discuss the new art installation by Christopher Janney and Jacobs at the new City of Fort Worth Parking Garage. The project is at 1200 Houston Street - near the Fort Worth Convention Center and the Omni Hotel. The art project is a "soundscape". They discussed how sound can be controlled to improve any environemt. They also discussed the television show The Tudors and set design as inspiration.
Designer Tracy and Joe discuss neighborhood preservation. They respond to a listener e-mail regrading how to mix modern and traditional. They also discuss optical illusions. The Design Desitination is POPS Gas Station in Arcadia Oklahoma.
Designer Tracy and architect Joe still talking design.
Designer Tracy and architect Joe discuss garden design, public art, wedding design and funeral service design. How's that for variety?
Designer Tracy discusses three interesting small hotels in Austin, cupcakes and necessity as the Mama of invention - the design of stand-up desks for children.
Designer Tracy discusses architect O'Neil Ford, mirror for light, Discovery Shelves and special finds at WestTex Steel in Fort Worth. She and Joe also describe the difference between a fabricator, a craftsman and an artist. They describe how an architect or designer can best deploy the talents of crafstpeople.
Designer Tracy discusses the "new old house" marketing ploy. She and Joe discuss Greek revival architecture. They also discuss a listeners question about the difference between design and decoration.
Designer Tracy welcomes architect Darin Norman from Townsite (www.townsiteco.com)
Designer Tracy described the importance of subtlety in design. She also gave a tip on what to decide first in a remodel. She and Joe discussed sacred spaces, places of worship and timeless design.
Designer Tracy discusses a simple approach to the holidays. She and Joe describe the basic tools needed to keep a house maintained.
