A skilled machinist by trade, David Tilley began seeing archaic equipment, gears, and scrap steel sent on its way to be either down-cycled or sent to the landfill. He points to an iron rim that he has repurposed as a mixed media table. “I kept seeing these beautiful shapes go through the shop and thought, ‘that sure would make a
ATLANTA. Joe Patten lived in a movie palace. The longtime caretaker and advocate for The Fox in Atlanta made his home among the stunning Moorish architecture. The Fox is a performing arts venue located in Atlanta’s Midtown. Originally planned as a Shriner’s Temple, it was ultimately developed as a movie theater that opened in 1929. The principle architect was Olivier
Heart pine flooring is beautiful and refinishing and repairing its surface adds value to older homes. When reclaimed wood is added to new structures, the sense of place and warmth is immediate. So, in a restoration project, keep the heart pine and honor it. The next generation will thank you. Ever wonder more about the broader context to heart pine’s
Architectural firm Cogent Studios has an active portfolio of landmark projects underway in Tennessee. They designed the popular eatery and bar Clydes on Church that opened in March in downtown Nashville. We wanted to share another project of Cogent’s that caught our eye, or maybe our ear. Songbirds will be a new performance space and lounge inside the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, a
We are noticing wallpaper, both paper and fabric material, is having a resurgence, adding that custom touch of drama and texture to foyers and accent walls. We loved this look back at the 1960s vintage block-printing process filmed in England. We had to share this link!
Kathryn Nash of Chattanooga Purchases Nashville Interiors Magazine and New Website Highlight Region’s Distinctive Design-Build Homes, Fine Art Installations, and Master Craftsmen (NASHVILLE. May 9, 2016.) A Chattanooga woman who has completed more than $5 million in repurposing residential and unique historic projects will bring a new voice and energy to an established magazine, Nashville Interiors. As the new owner
