Brooklyn-based design firm Workstead isn't big on color. Founders Stefanie Brechbuehler and Robert Highsmith, both graduates of the architecture program at Rhode Island School of Design, don't rely on bright paint color to give their work its beauty. ("Too easy, no integrity.") Rather, their designs spring from "the poetic (but still very regimented) use of materials," according to Dwell. So for a client's kitchen redesign, they decided to use brass as their color.
The small kitchen comes to life with stunning, mostly subtle uses of brass, found in the drawer pulls, switch plates, around the knobs of the gas range, and most visibly, in the oversize range hood (a custom Workstead item). You'll also find it highlighted in the overhead light fixtures. Paired with a custom black walnut countertop, the handiwork of local Brooklyn craftsman Markus Barten-schlager, the kitchen radiates a chic warmth.
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At first, I was going to post that this is a nice example of the use of brass... but... sorry, this sounds a wee bit arrogant to me, and has really gotten to me --
" Founders Stefanie Brechbuehler and Robert Highsmith, both graduates of the architecture program at Rhode Island School of Design, don't rely on bright paint color to give their work its beauty. ("Too easy, no integrity.") Rather, their designs spring from "the poetic (but still very regimented) use of materials," according to Dwell. So for a client's kitchen redesign, they decided to use brass as their color."
There is nothing "easy" about using colour successfully, just like there is nothing "easy" about using materials in a poetic and graceful way, so that they do not appear forced or artificially coordinated.
Sorry, but that quote makes me seethe, and makes me critical of the artificial and non-functional ways they have used materials in this kitchen. For example, hanging the wood off the side of the island, and introducing brass elements to stovetop is precious and self-conscious. It's not subtle, elegant, or poetic -- it's in-your-face and clumsy. Not to say it is not a very nicely designed kitchen, but it doesn't merit putting on airs...
When architects learn to use and respect all materials and elements then I begin to see them as mature designers, and maybe even artists. But not until then.
Um- brass is a color. It's called Brass.
oh- and by the way, I'd love to comment more about the cool wood.
it's really neat live edge got me.
I like the brass (I blame Emily Henderson) but really the only part of the kitchen I like is the counter tops, especially the overhang. But I imagine it cost more than I pay in rent for a year! Custom this, custom that...blah.
Love the mix of textures and shapes! And such a refreshing viewpoint on color.
Very nice. Definetly works with food, it's an appealing hunger color!
I really, really like this kitchen. Very unusual and beautiful. Thoughtful. I love the chrome mixed with the wood and white.
I would never, ever want to share a drink with the source of the quote. Christ, what BS.