Tribe.net. Local Connections PragmaticIdealist http://ArtsandCrafts.tribe.net/thread/85bc63a9-ee79-4372-a18b-d8718048e0bc 2005-10-10T12:36:15Z 2005-10-10T12:36:15Z

<div>The entry sequence to Descanso Gardens features a series of interlocking California Craftsman buildings that fit well with their naturalistic surroundings. <br/> <br/>Descanso Gardens is located in La Canada Flintridge, California. <br/> <br/>In addition to The Grand Californian Hotel at Disneyland, The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla finally establishes a real monument to California Craftsman architecture. The style of these structures is in keeping with the residential origins of California Craftsman, but the scale is almost overwhelming, especially in the case of The Grand Californian. <br/> <br/>Incidentally, a complimentary one-hour walking tour is offered daily by the concierge in Anaheim, and I highly recommend it. The Guest Relations desk in the Great Hall arranges reservations, which are required for the tour.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://ArtsandCrafts.tribe.net">Arts and Crafts Movement</a> - 0 replies </div>

PragmaticIdealist 2005-10-10T12:36:15Z PragmaticIdealist http://ArtsandCrafts.tribe.net/thread/bf92c818-af1e-4ad4-8879-ecd80bada82a 2005-10-10T12:23:36Z 2005-10-10T12:23:36Z

<div>The Target retail chain is another one of those companies that gets "it". <br/> <br/>Industrial design, which originated from the Arts and Crafts movement, has helped to define the Target brand and differentiate it from competitors for quite a while now. Enlisting famous architects and designers to create mundane, everyday items was brilliant and allowed Target to offer some exclusive merchandise at a premium to help offset the low-profit-margin it receives from selling commodities elsewhere in the store. <br/> <br/>I can seriously say I enjoy shopping there. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://ArtsandCrafts.tribe.net">Arts and Crafts Movement</a> - 0 replies </div>

PragmaticIdealist 2005-10-10T12:23:36Z PragmaticIdealist http://ArtsandCrafts.tribe.net/thread/eda0b1a6-dd8a-4bce-bd5c-c091fb3eeb97 2005-04-27T11:44:07Z 2005-04-27T11:44:07Z

<div>One of the reasons I love the Chipotle chain of restaurants is because its design and operating philosophy is obviously informed by the Arts and Crafts movement. <br/> <br/>Chipotle locates in historic districts wherever possible, and it designs each of its locations individually, but with the same humble and natural materials. <br/> <br/>Each restaurant additionally features one dominant art piece that is commissioned of Chipotle's resident artist and is comprised by the same blonde hardwood and stainless steel that fills the rest of the space.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://ArtsandCrafts.tribe.net">Arts and Crafts Movement</a> - 0 replies </div>

PragmaticIdealist 2005-04-27T11:44:07Z PragmaticIdealist http://ArtsandCrafts.tribe.net/thread/3628fae7-5822-4954-a6de-6189a3af5abe 2005-04-18T12:30:59Z 2005-04-18T12:30:49Z

<div>I spent part of my weekend at this, one of my favorite places, and took some pictures, which I shall post as soon as the film is developed. California Citrus State Historic Park is designed in the style of a city park from the 1900's. <br/> <br/>The park features Craftsman buildings, gazebos, and pergolas interspersed among expansive citrus groves covering the hillsides of Riverside, California. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://ArtsandCrafts.tribe.net">Arts and Crafts Movement</a> - 0 replies </div>

PragmaticIdealist 2005-04-18T12:30:49Z steve http://ArtsandCrafts.tribe.net/thread/2c8fb6bc-1f78-41dc-9c4c-281c2a5ca23f 2005-03-22T16:44:46Z 2004-07-01T07:14:32Z

<div>I'm only starting to learn abou A &amp; Crafts movement, but i'm temping at LACMA and reading up on Gustave Stickley and have been reading up on his work and seeing work exhibited at LACMA and am enthused to see this tribe expand and educate me about the A&amp;C movement. <br/> <br/>So bring it on.....</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://ArtsandCrafts.tribe.net">Arts and Crafts Movement</a> - 1 reply </div>

steve 2004-07-01T07:14:32Z PragmaticIdealist http://ArtsandCrafts.tribe.net/thread/abf9e039-2b4c-45d9-b5a6-6513102085cb 2004-12-07T04:52:50Z 2004-12-07T04:52:50Z

<div>Several new and very large commercial properties in southern California are embracing Craftsman architecture, and much of this new construction is quite handsome. I am very excited about the renewed interest in the style and the design philosophy, and I'll try to get a few images posted to this "tribe" soon. <br/> <br/>The Grand Californian Hotel, at Disneyland (2001) is probably most responsible for this greater popularity, and although the design of the resort does not totally adhere to Craftsman philosophy, I highly recommend The Art of the Craft Tour, which is conducted daily by the concierges on the west side of The Great Hall. The tour is complimentary to the general public, but reservations are required. <br/> <br/>Many of these other new buildings are not yet open, but are scheduled to be completed near the first of the year. Among them are the unlikely prospects of an enormous Indian casino, a strip mall, and a huge, but nicely-conceived mixed-use development in Rancho Cucamonga.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://ArtsandCrafts.tribe.net">Arts and Crafts Movement</a> - 0 replies </div>

PragmaticIdealist 2004-12-07T04:52:50Z