Water
“Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.” — Lao Tzu Water — Design Elements
Elements
Stairs
“A staircase is not just a way of getting from one floor to another. The stair itself is a space, a part of the building…” — Christopher Alexander Stairs —…
Openings
“Windows and doors are cut into a wall. It is their emptiness that makes the windows and doors useful.” — Lao Tzu Openings — Design Elements
Texture
“The details are not the details. They make the design.” – Charles Eames Texture — Design Elements
Metal
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” – William Morris Metal — Design Elements
Earth
“Keep close to Nature’s heart…” — John Muir Earth — Design Elements
Fire
“There is no substitute for fire.” — Christopher Alexander Fire — Design Elements
Structure
“Structure is the giver of light.” — Louis Kahn Structure — Design Elements