Architectural details: Nadia Palacios Lauterbach sees buildings in the context of world history
Nadia Palacios Lauterbach sees buildings in the context of world history. Article by Diane Cowen Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle When Nadia Palacios Lauterbach was a little girl, her father, a history professor told her bedtime stories about Julius Caesar and the Gallic wars. “In all of the stories, the connective thread was the structures. If he was talking about Greek democracy, I had to see the Parthenon,” said Nadia, 44 and a native of Nicaragua. “I had this idea that human life was played with a...
Redefining Luxury: Houston Based Nina Magon Studio’s bold rebrand and global expansion
Article by Alison Kartevold Photography by Nina Magon Studio Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle The Nina Magon Studio’s client list encompasses individuals and companies from Conroe to Dallas and Houston to Milan. Now Nina Magon, an internationally renowned designer in Houston celebrated for her visionary collaborations with luxury brands such as Balmain and Saks Fifth Avenue, has unveiled a complete rebranding of her namesake studio. This comprehensive transformation includes a striking new...Shop Local for Brands and Design Services in the Houston Design District
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Interior designer Katie Davis matches décor to each home’s ‘story’. Article by Diane Cowen Originally published in Memorial Lifestyle Katie Davis may not have been thinking about interior design when she watched her parents’ kitchen get remodeled and she may not have imagined who created the beautiful spaces in shelter magazines she loved to peruse. But years later, when she and her husband, Billy Davis, an attorney, got their first home, she knew exactly how to express her own sense of style....
Innovative Workspaces: How McCoy Rockford is Redefining Office Design in Houston
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, office design fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. As companies in Houston seek cutting-edge solutions to enhance their workspaces, McCoy Rockford has positioned itself as a leader in redefining office environments with innovative design strategies, high-quality products, and unparalleled industry expertise. A Legacy of Excellence in Office Design McCoy Rockford’s story is one of heritage, innovation, and dedication to customer...
In The Mix – Designer Shundra Adds Function to Homes And Offices
Article by Diane Cowen Photography by Gracie Henley Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle Shundra Harris was working as an aerospace engineer when she remodeled her own home. When friends saw how gorgeous it turned out, they asked for her help and her second career was born. She’s now the principal at Shundra Harris Interiors, handling a mix of commercial and residential projects. In February, Shundra will be inducted into the Houston Design District’s Leaders In Design program. “Since COVID, there’s been...
Legacy in Design
Dillon Kyle’s architecture is inspired by art, history and beauty. Article by Diane Cowen Photography by Chris Luker Photography Originally published in Memorial Lifestyle The craftsmanship of stately homes, majesty of great buildings and true expression in beautiful art have always been in Dillon Kyle’s life, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that architecture would be his calling. Kyle, 58 and a fifth-generation Houstonian, grew up visiting his great grandmother’s home in Courtlandt Place and his...
Curtis & Windham, classical & traditional style
Architects’ work is found all over the city, especially River Oaks. Article by Diane Cowen Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle When Bill Curtis and Russell Windham each moved to Houston in the early 1990s, the oil bust and recession of the 1980s was mostly in the rear view mirror and a large home commissioned by a wealthy Houston businessman had signaled to others that it was time to spend money again. Bill was a native of Longview and graduate of the University of Texas who had worked in San...