Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has created a site-specific installation at Johnson's Glass House in New Canaan, CT. For Dots Obsession—Alive, Seeking for Eternal Hope, the artist has affixed red vinyl polka dots to the walls of the residence. The installation will be on view through September 26, 2016. Read the article from Interior Design magazine here.
Perfect Earth Biennial Benefit →
Founded in 2013, Perfect Earth Project (PEP) promotes toxin-free land management around the world, raising consciousness about the dangers of synthetic, toxic, lawn and garden chemicals to humans and the environment, and educate homeowners and professionals in nature-based techniques that provide beautiful, safe results. Their Biennial Benefit is happening this Saturday, Sept.3, hosted by Isaac Mizrahi. Read more and get tickets here.
The Future of Air Conditioning →
Very informative article by Tatiana Schlossberg in the NY Times, covering basic FAQs about air conditioning and the environment. Read more here.
Congratulations to Rafe Churchill →
Architect Rafe Churchill has received a Houses Award from Fine Homebuilding magazine for Best New Home of 2016. Prutting & Company had the pleasure of working successfully with Rafe on new construction of a traditional residence in Larchmont, NY last year. Read more about their award here.
Congratulations to Deborah Berke →
Deborah Berke has had a very busy July. She is now the dean of the Yale University School of Architecture and she has just published a new book on residential design, House Rules. Read more about the new book here and check out photos of one of her Prutting-built projects here.