CONTRIBUTORS

JOE FLETCHER

“Back to Nature” (p. 66) “Barn Again” (p. 90) Joe Fletcher was a fine art photographer in his native England before coming to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he has focused on creating images of architecture and interiors. His work across the globe has appeared in Dwell as well as in Wallpaper* and other international design publications. Quoting architect Louis Kahn, Fletcher says, “Thesun never knew how beautiful it was, until it struck the side of a building,” and he aims to record the simple beauty of modernist building forms in the best light.

DAVID DUNCAN LIVINGSTON

“Past Present” (p. 82) Makeover (p. 99) A native of the Bay Area, David Duncan Livingston has been photographing for interior designers, architects, magazines and books for many years, using both natural light and strobe lighting in the process of creating compelling images. He was the sole photographer for more than five interior design books, including San Francisco Style.

ADAM ROUSE

“History Channel” (p. 56) Adam Rouse is an architecture and design photographer based in San Francisco. A trained architect, he brings a unique focus to the visual exploration of each assignment. His images have appeared in Artravel, Dwell, Wallpaper, Architectural Record, Architect, Interior Design, Residential Design and San Francisco magazines and in successful AIA and IIDA Design Award submissions.

DAVID WEINSTEIN

Rear Window (p. 114) David Weinstein is a longtime El Cerrito author and journalist whose books include It Came from Berkeley: How Berkeley Changed the World and Signature Architects of the San Francisco Bay Area. He was a reporter and editor for many years at the West County Times and Contra Costa Times. He also wrote a popular series of profilesof Bay Area architects for the San Francisco Chronicle. Today he is features editor for CA Modern. He’s also the leader of El Cerrito Trail Trekkers and Friends of the Cerrito Theater.

LISA BOQUIREN

Gallery (p. 31) SPACES Gallery editor Lisa Boquiren is a Marin-based design and architecture writer who also consults on brand strategy for creative businesses. She has served on committees for the American Institute of Architects and has overseen rebranding initiatives at EHDD Architects and the San Francisco Design Center.

LAURA MAUK

“Back to Nature” (p. 66) A design, architecture and art writer and editor for nearly 15 years, Laura Mauk worked as an on-staffeditor at Condé Nast’s Architectural Digest. While Mauk is currently based on the East Coast, she grew up and lived most of her life in various northern and southern California locations, inspiring a writing focus that often explores modernist and progressive aesthetics and the way the built environment interacts with nature. Mauk’s work has appeared in numerous publications, including Dwell, S.F. Chronicle, Wallpaper*, Interiors, Luxe, Silicon Valley Magazine and Paper.

MATTHEW MILLMAN

“Nested Living” (p. 74) For the past 20 years, Matthew Millman has been photographing architecture and interior design in the western United States. His work has appeared in a wide range of publications, including TheNew York Times, Dwell, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Vogue and more. Millman has also photographed many design books, including West Coast Modern.

ANH-MINH LE

“Nested Living” (p. 74); Voices (p. 53) Anh-Minh Le has written for the San Francisco Chronicle, C Magazine,California Home + Design, Cottages & Gardens and Interiors California, among other publications. She also served as the founding editor-in-chief of Modern Luxury Silicon Valley and co-founded the independent lifestyle magazine Anthology. Beyond her aesthetic interest in interiors, she enjoys exploring the narrative of a home. Anh-Minh’s background in design writing is proving especially useful as she and her husband initiate long-procrastinated renovations.