Design Narratives
A series of essays and musings on design by Tara Hunt.
Browse the latest posts:
Using Design to Battle Gentrification
Gentrification makes housing unaffordable for vulnerable populations, but architecture and interior design can advocate for alternatives that serve all.
The Complicated Legacy of Bauhaus
The Bauhaus has been influential in design, but most don't realize how the legacy is also tainted by class issues involving race and gender.
The Fascinating History of the Dodecagonal Barn in Mystic, Quebec
I dare you not to fall in love with this quirky building and its fascinating history.
Tadao Ando's Church of Light and the Fullness of the Void
The Japanese concept of emptiness is complex and full of context. We cannot apply Western ideas to the analysis of Ando’s meaningful work.
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I’ve been blogging off and on since 2003. I used to muse about social media, marketing, and technology, but now I’m obsessed with design.
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