Introduction ‘Prospect-Refuge’ (1975) is a theory or sub-theory of landscape aesthetics proposed by the human geographer Jay Appleton (1919 - 2015), within his wider thesis called ‘Habitat Theory’. These theories, and those related theories of ‘Information Processing’ (1989) proposed by the husband and wife team of environmental psychologists, Rachael and Stephen Kaplan have unquestionable merit…
Classic details marry with contemporary profiles to create a space outside of an era. Timeless materials, intended to age, lend ease and authenticity to the design. Unlaquered brass, hand troweled plaster, honed Pietra Gris, and ebonized oak walk the line between grandeur and everyday living....
Raymond Arnold: Prospect & Refuge — Art Guide Australia
Eclectic and sophisticated are two words that come to mind for this Kenwood update. Starting with great bones, PRS took the homeowner’s passions to heart when designing space to display their love of craft and music. A perfect stage to host friends, family and artist’s alike....
Prospect Refuge Studio - SDCO Partners / Stitch Design Co.
No 1 in our new Landscape Expositions Series - exploring the depths of professional landscape design: 'What is landscape 1' takes the lid off one of the myst...
IntroductionLandscape aesthetics and environmental psychology jointly represent an area of academic interest to certain groups and individuals. It is an interest that has been ongoing for a number of years and although not an exclusive curiosity the key players with a vested interest are: some select and more academically focused landscape architects and designers, certain…
Prospect Refuge Studio has built a calling cardaround the concept of “Old Homes for YoungFamilies.” Sass says, “I love recognizing those placesthat we can respect and honor, but it’s also aboutkeeping people in these neighborhoods andmaking the houses work for us today.”
Alexandra Gray Bennett’s Kenwood home stitches together looks from the past and present, making it cozy for all hours of the day.
Its sexy looks haven't changed, but Jaguar has broadened the F-Type lineup with AWD and manual options
Everything in Kimberly Von Koontz's apartment is set against a backdrop of black-lacquered floors.
Prospect Refuge Studio on Instagram: "Exciting days!! The sneakiest peek of a project that will be released in the coming new year. You'll have to wait a little longer for this beauty but in the meantime, we sat down with @WSJ to discuss all things stained-glass. I'm so fascinated by the world of glass and have really enjoyed incorporating this art into our client's homes. Link in Bio... and stay tuned! #oldhomesyoungfamilies 📷 @chrismottalini 🤍 @katjagreeff"
Lucy Orta and Jorge Orta, artist partnership. Full archive of artworks, limited editions, publications, essays and interviews to download. Light-works, sculpture, 2D, photography, including: Refuge Wear, Body Architecture, OrtaWater, Recycling, Nexus and more.
The most compelling architectural projects have a palpable sense of place. This can mean honoring a building's original design, prioritizing integration in
The South Carolina-based design studio Stitch Design Co. was tasked with helping evolve the branding and identity for the Minnesota-based interior desig…
Lobby hotel design style 1930s
Ph. © ACBS Architectes & M.A.Pawlowski Photography
Negotiating a pastoral site by exploring prospect and refuge.
Prospect Refuge Studio worked quickly to bring together a client’s home—using beverages to distinguish each room
Victoria Sass of Prospect Refuge Studio removed one wall to totally change the flow of this midcentury home.
