Alexandra Loew

50 Shades of Black

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Project Details

Location: Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, CA
Square Footage: 10,200
Scope of Work: Design and Visualization of the architecture, Interior Architecture & Design, Decoration

Architect of Record: Clare Walton A&E
Builder: Jim Morrison Construction
Whole House System: HenryBuilt

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“But when I fell in love with black, it contained all color. It wasn’t a negation of color. It was an acceptance. Because black encompasses all colors. Black is the most aristocratic color of all … You can be quiet, and it contains the whole thing.”

Louise Nevelson

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Project Details

Mood and Precedent Images:
Alberto Burri ( 1915-1955)
Louise Nevelson (1899-1988)
Pierre Soulages (b 1919)

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