12
May
by Clockwork
Spaces magazine has selected a clockwork designed residence in Briarcliff for it’s 2009 Annual Resource guide on newstands now! The home has been recognized for it’s family friendly, passive sustainable design. The home features budget sensitve energy conservation and maximization of natural light. The open design and quality of natural light has made the home a preferred location for the masters at RushWade2 for several advertising campaigns. check them out at http://www.rw2studios.com/
25
Mar
by Clockwork
Event Name:
“Design Loves Discussion”
Jenn Isom was a panelist with a group of distinguished design leaders from Hallmark, UMKC and UCM this evening at the Arts Incubator.
The conversation was about who and what inspires the most influential women of Kansas City’s design community. For a recap feel free to chat with Jenn.
20
Mar
by Clockwork
Water for Life
Water is a necessity. Water is essential to all living things…yet, one in eight people in the world don’t have access to safe water, millions of women and children must still spend several hours a day, collecting water from distant, often polluted sources, and 2.5 billion people live without a toilet.
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) has marked March 22 as World Water Day, annually observed as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Each year, a theme is determined. 2009 marks “Shared Water – Shared Opportunities “, focusing on trans-boundary water and the idea that managing water across borders could promote trust and understanding, leading to a more peaceful and secure world, enabling sustainable economic growth.
As part of this international effort, right here in Kansas City, Water Partners International puts forth energy daily to raise grant funds and implement programs that assist with bringing clean, drinkable water and proper sanitation to over 8 developing countries. Water Partners strive to unite and collaborate with entities in these countries, that understand and are part of each local culture- honoring their knowledge of the land and people- to create projects that serve to benefit these communities and integrate technology, health and hygiene education, and instill a sense of duty and pride in the people of each community.
For more information about Water Partners and upcoming events, go to… http://www.water.org/
For more information about World Water Day, go to www.unwater.org/worldwaterday
16
Feb
by Clockwork
Clockwork has been selected to create an exhilirating environment to complement the hibachi cooking style. The restaurant will feature a lounge bar, an intimate sushi dining room and the largest collection of hibachi tables in the city. Stay tuned for grand opening details.
13
Jan
by Clockwork
Imagine complete black. No color, no light…though your eyes are wide open. No guide but a stick and a voice in the dark.
Curiosity took us to a traveling exhibition hosted by Union Station, entitled Dialog in the Dark. Visitors are given a walking stick and led to a room where the light levels are gradually diminished to the point of utter darkness. A voice guides each visitor through a series of galleries designed to replicate real world environments. The voice…from a person who themselves are visually impaired.
Without sight, all other senses are heightened when surrounded with sounds, smells, objects, textures, even subtle changes in climate, as one moves through and experiences each environment. Visitors are challenged to function in each scenario, while being given clues from their guide who explains ‘we don’t see with our eyes’.
As a designer, it is difficult to imagine navigating through this world without the ability to see with our eyes. An awareness of spatial relationships and changes in texture of finish now seem of greater importance. Subtle changes that are often unnoticed by a person with sight become critical means of providing sensory clues to aid in understanding, and moving through one’s environment.
An incredible challenge never to be forgotten… an entirely new sense has been awakened.
For more information, visit http://www.dialog.unionstation.org/
