tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post1509782332235886415..comments2024-03-27T03:54:04.570-04:00Comments on architect design™: An evening with Thomas O'BrienArchitectDesign™http://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-555265945137914232010-10-21T21:25:54.696-04:002010-10-21T21:25:54.696-04:00So Jealous!
would have loved to attend this. He...So Jealous! <br /><br />would have loved to attend this. He's my favorite designer (would die to work for aero).Gregory Piccinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053630321062451728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-90804904616928854322010-05-20T21:15:41.141-04:002010-05-20T21:15:41.141-04:00This is one of my favorite new books!
I have loved...This is one of my favorite new books!<br />I have loved Thomas O'Brien's work for years.<br />He is HIGH on my list of people I want to meet.<br />You are so lucky!Grant K. Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13871975324773841163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-89948933847772911562010-05-20T17:14:27.398-04:002010-05-20T17:14:27.398-04:00Bonjour Monsieur, what a pleasant and utterly unex...Bonjour Monsieur, what a pleasant and utterly unexpected surprise to find a male member of the blogging community commenting on my Ladurée post, merci. And (yes, I know I shouldn't start a sentence with "and") what an amazing find your blog is. Very in depth and with great subjects and photography (from what I've seen so far). Will have to read more now... Thanks for introducing yourself and I look forward to a pretty picture of your navy blue (wow!) Ladurée box ;-) Love from London xCarole Poirot https://www.blogger.com/profile/01827490098818817610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-26732984456588656032010-05-20T11:15:24.601-04:002010-05-20T11:15:24.601-04:00reading it now and am just loving it!!! (and his ...reading it now and am just loving it!!! (and his voice!)<br />xoxo<br /><br />great postLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471301027836728285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-64046618094011866402010-05-20T07:18:28.610-04:002010-05-20T07:18:28.610-04:00Thomas O'Brien is my very very favorite Americ...Thomas O'Brien is my very very favorite American designer. I find his eclectism well done and his choices of large pieces exquisite. His color palette is always so right. He has a sese of volumes and a sensiblity very 40's I wish I had gone to that lecture. He seems like a nice guy also, which is good news. Wonderful post, GREAT blog. Merci.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677486969595235084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-47606016700012197362010-05-19T22:29:15.947-04:002010-05-19T22:29:15.947-04:00Thanks much for sharing this very insightful post....Thanks much for sharing this very insightful post. I will have to pick the book up next chance i get.<br /><br />VieVerdigris Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019080116208803737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-31131040400560339532010-05-19T22:25:39.940-04:002010-05-19T22:25:39.940-04:00Stefan, I am really really jealous of you!!! His s...Stefan, I am really really jealous of you!!! His style makes me weak in the knees, everything placement is interesting and his layered collections is absurd perfection--ahhh...<br /><br />and his style happens to remind me quite a bit of one very talented young DC architectLeah Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00023187733384796513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-63069372313256068612010-05-19T08:15:09.105-04:002010-05-19T08:15:09.105-04:00Fascinating and insightful commentary of the talk....Fascinating and insightful commentary of the talk.<br />So many design issues raised here.<br />Thanks<br />RobertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-56784671326796391692010-05-19T00:55:04.180-04:002010-05-19T00:55:04.180-04:00Stefan, so glad you could attend, and just the kin...Stefan, so glad you could attend, and just the kind of informal relaxed experience for one to enjoy.<br /><br />O'Brien is supremely wise and talented.<br />Karena<br /><br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-91547681971323396822010-05-18T18:34:00.991-04:002010-05-18T18:34:00.991-04:00He has a very refreshing voice & style. How fo...He has a very refreshing voice & style. How fortunate that you were able to attend! I love how personable he was and I loved his take on marble! We've chosen to use in on every counter surface in our new house...against the better judgement of just about everyone...and I'm looking forward to "patina-ing" it up! <br /><br />As always, thanks for sharing your experience with us! Going to purchase his book ASAP...(that office is amazing and deserves a much closer look) xo J~24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-74486973790546986042010-05-18T14:15:19.161-04:002010-05-18T14:15:19.161-04:00I keep meaning to buy the book, I've now writt...I keep meaning to buy the book, I've now written it down on my list for the week. <br /><br />I've been looking for a star chart like the one in the 3rd photo ever since the first time I saw that shot.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003316530755458623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-72232588656556048742010-05-18T11:59:45.391-04:002010-05-18T11:59:45.391-04:00I'm so glad you went! I was totally wanting to...I'm so glad you went! I was totally wanting to go, but was on a bus coming back from NYC!The House That Lars Builthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522141463095997550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-24332563373740689472010-05-18T10:51:15.454-04:002010-05-18T10:51:15.454-04:00I think it comes down to a genuine talent and eye,...I think it comes down to a genuine talent and eye, Toby. You don't even notice the rooms are white! He does apply pattern and wallpaper but sparingly and where appropriate.ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-40783197400922094722010-05-18T10:48:26.805-04:002010-05-18T10:48:26.805-04:00This was a genuine treat, Stefan.
Thomas O'Bri...This was a genuine treat, Stefan.<br />Thomas O'Brien is the best of the breed when it comes<br />to designers with a modernist cast of mind. The apparent simplicity is deceptive, because however serene, the end product is the result of layers of elements combined with great authority. Nothing cold<br />or austere about those white rooms, is there?Toby Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887066048372484464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-23472732090141611722010-05-18T10:09:07.137-04:002010-05-18T10:09:07.137-04:00Yes, thats one point I wanted to make that I forgo...Yes, thats one point I wanted to make that I forgot! The photography of his work all looks lived in - voyeuristic photography at its best. It really brings life to the interiors -and really -isn't that what interiors are all about: living? Dogs, cats, objects and all!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-35655593766766453832010-05-18T10:07:17.688-04:002010-05-18T10:07:17.688-04:00I haven't seen his book. Sounds great. I like ...I haven't seen his book. Sounds great. I like the photo of the apt. It looks lived in, Ball and cat, etc. Most photo's look so staged. Thanks for sharing . yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-25480852554845007242010-05-18T09:57:31.609-04:002010-05-18T09:57:31.609-04:00oops, somehow put my O'Brien comment on the st...oops, somehow put my O'Brien comment on the stove hood post. Silly Dilettante.<br /><br />But also forgot to mention how really wonderful that living room is. I've admired it ever since it's first incarnation.The Down East Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950254669198151850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-78097080339285951862010-05-18T09:28:13.215-04:002010-05-18T09:28:13.215-04:00Perfect, thoughtful re-cap, Stefan. Having heard ...Perfect, thoughtful re-cap, Stefan. Having heard Mr. O'Brien's presentation in Chicago, it was a treat to re-live it through your eyes and ears. You honed in on things I didn't and it sounds like the presentations were indeed different. I subscribe to his marble philosophy and because he didn't discuss it here, it was great to get the info as part of your re-cap. I loved your honest and astute insight! Nicely done...Marijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995005729922220681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-14466355200851251732010-05-18T09:04:15.355-04:002010-05-18T09:04:15.355-04:00Hey Stefan. Thanks for this great round-up of the ...Hey Stefan. Thanks for this great round-up of the lecture. Being over here in the UK, I couldn't attend, but you have loved to. Off to purchase the book right away! Hope UK Amazon stocks it...Fingers crossed. Great post, as per.Will @ Bright.Bazaarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191133144305121535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-86905847528545798522010-05-18T07:09:56.865-04:002010-05-18T07:09:56.865-04:00I REALLY wanted attend, but other things prevailed...I REALLY wanted attend, but other things prevailed.<br /><br />Thomas O'Brien is one of my favorites for many of the reasons you outlined.<br /><br />I am so appreciative of your recap and each and every one of these details and your insights, thanks Stefan!Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-60538527008535633972010-05-18T06:42:53.631-04:002010-05-18T06:42:53.631-04:00Have it. Love it. I particularly enjoy that none o...Have it. Love it. I particularly enjoy that none of the rooms have that contrived look. The all have an authenticity that is difficult to also make appealling. I totally agree aboute using marble and nice things. I broke a Baccarat wine glass at my last dinner party but at least I knew what it felt like to use it.Kerry Steele- Design du Mondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066816712379181399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-65913312854973438882010-05-18T06:36:54.711-04:002010-05-18T06:36:54.711-04:00How wonderful! I am always so thrilled when thing...How wonderful! I am always so thrilled when things like this present themselves and then people like you can go and share with us. I must get this book today!<br />I love his work, and that he spoke of light which is so important!<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.com