Mitchell Street Preservation Society: Jordan Anthony
The rich and storied architecture of Milwaukee is just one of the factors that make the city so unique, as it lays the foundation for the city’s soul, revealing its past and shaping its future. Frank Lloyd Wright believed “The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of … Read more
The Poetics of Space: Ashley Morgan
A little less than a year ago, Ashley Morgan’s shared home was featured in the Home Again post, “Subject to Change.” Ashley’s own study and exploration of the nature and dynamics of change couldn’t be more fitting given her continuous experience with it (better fodder for her art). One of her latest transitions is a … Read more
White Light: Jess Albrecht
It’s easy to mistake Jess’s downtown Milwaukee apartment for one in New York City or even Paris. The high ceilings, wood floors and large and plentiful windows with skyline views give off an air of grandeur reminiscent of another time. She allows the integrity of the apartment to shine through by seamlessly blending clean contemporary design with … Read more
In Style: Bjorn Nasett
Bjorn Nasett wasn’t exactly born and raised in a thriving cultural metropolis swarming with artists, designers, musicians or performers, yet from an early age (and well before the internet), he was fascinated and inspired by fashion, interior design and art. He credits his mom for cluing him into design–design born out of necessity. “My mom … Read more
A Midcentury Dream: Ashley & Kevin
When Ashley Brooks started buying vintage furniture “out of necessity at first, it was cheaper than anything else,” she didn’t realize that years later she would have amassed an impressive collection of midcentury pieces and the most perfect home to display them in. Ashley and Kevin’s home in Fox Point feels more like Venice Beach, … Read more
