Studio Livingston

Frame Within a Frame

David — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:57:01 +0000

Our eyes are in constant motion; zooming in, zooming out, panning about. In static images our glance moves over the subject pausing with interest and passing with indifference. Great paintings often have mini scenes within the whole that our brain reflects upon.

Here are examples of framed views inside larger compositions. In web applications these cropped views, or mini moments can be used as a rollover application that expands to a broader view or in a flash based application that creates a dissolve effectively giving movement to the composition.

Here are the same image pairs before being cropped.

Joyce Hewins of SVI Interior Design created the San Francisco home.

Ridgeline/Roofline, a modern Sun Valley cabin

David — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:57:12 +0000

Mario Aiello, a principal with the Dahlin Group, created this contemporary mountain home playing with simple vernacular forms that give way to lofty spaces. A restrained palette of materials and hidden details inside give a fresh urban feeling while keeping a good neighbor exterior.

The New Menlo

David — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:13:48 +0000

David Crouch hit the ground running over the past few years creating inviting custom homes around Menlo Park, California. Here, his most recent project shows David’s Australian Federalist inspired home with tasteful detailing and excellent craftsmanship throughout.

Skurman, Fisher & Weisman

David — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:15:56 +0000

Andrew Skurman carefully proportioned this pre-war town home with his repertory of classic details. By adding elegant arches to the home, a peaceful repetition quietly defines the space.

Jeffry Weisman and Andrew Fisher, of Fisher Weisman, brought in a calming palette and a wonderful modern mix of furnishings.

A Perch on Eastern Hills

David — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:19:31 +0000

Given a quirky site with great views, Robert Nebolon Architect drew inspiration from the Case Studies Homes in designing this modern perch in Montclair. Layering the spaces to grab views and connect to the outdoors, Robert also sought to bring the snap of daylight into the spaces.

San Francisco Garden Moments

David — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:23:33 +0000

Hidden from the cities great views and behind classic facades are stunning garden moments pressed into compact footprints. Here are two examples shot for the contractor Dijeau Poage Construction. Katharine Webster created an updated fire circle and Topher Delaney created a cubist courtyard. Deft use of Photoshop helped both of these projects by removing surrounding buildings.

Californian Ranch

David — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:52:22 +0000

A dying breed in the age of mega homes, this Saratoga property still has the scale and intimacy of a Californian ranch from the forties. Interior designer Karyn DeBoer made tasteful additions to the home and gardens of a property once owned by Sandy Walker, and possibly with an unconfirmed pedigree back to Julia Morgan.

Brownstone Furniture, Fresh Tradition

David — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:40:00 +0000

A mid-size furniture company embracing today’s global market realities, Brownstone Furniture commission’s fresh design and they work with a range of quality manufacturing partners. They then layer on stylish marketing and provide timely distribution fulfillment. This classic furniture firm is on steady 20% growth year over year.

Working in today’s compressed product to market cycle, the photography is crucial to the marketing efforts. Like the product, the photography needs to be fresh, of quality and timely. Here are some examples from a shoot at the Las Vegas World Market on the last day of the show.

Good Morning Marin

David — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:28:55 +0000

Marin’s Sutton Suzuki Architects are know for their contemporary homes mixing site, space and texture in their engaging homes. Here on a challenging down slope lot, they worked wonders in this fresh family home with an elaborate program.

Sonoma Arts

David — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:33:17 +0000

When Sotheby’s Erick Larson got the listing for this one-of-a-kind 40-acre retreat upon Sonoma Mountain he wanted a unique marketing program. The marketing presentation became a portfolio of individual photographs with vellum slip-sheeting between.

Over a day we created over twenty photographs that showed the grandeur of place along with visionary singular spaces. In post production we tighten up the photography to give the clean architectural feel you see here that belies ten years of wear.