Monthly Archives: April 2021

Anthony Laney | Rule-Breaking Architecture for Adventurous Clients

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Anthony Laney is an architect and designer devoted to bringing out the best in creative teams and adventurous clients. He is a co-founder and partner of Laney LA, a Los Angeles-based architecture firm specializing in design-led refurbishments and highly crafted new builds. With a portfolio marked by some of LA’s best beach homes, the Laney LA studio combines thoughtful architecture and a focus on high-tech, high-touch service. In recognition of their thoughtful approach to contemporary home design, Laney LA recently received a coveted AIA LA residential architecture merit award. 

In this episode of The Fireside Chat™ podcast, Anthony reflects on what it means to be a young and emerging studio in an established field such as architecture. He shares his thoughts on working in densely populated areas like Manhattan Beach, and how he aims to erode some of that density by designing intimate outdoor rooms into the home. Anthony elaborates on the concept of creating healthy spaces that are connected to nature and offer a higher sense of peace and relaxation. He shares his passion for bringing out the best in his team and how his pursuit of a common vision for his clients and team is often his biggest source of inspiration. Finally, he considers the need for radically flexible spaces in the future to adapt for the way we live.

This episode of The Fireside Chat™ podcast is hosted by Ryan Bloom, co-founder and president of Urban Bonfire. If you enjoyed it and love great design as much as we do, please subscribe. Follow us on Instagram @UrbanBonfire or join the conversation on Linked In. To find out more, please visit www.urbanbonfire.com.

Laney LA – https://www.laney.la/ 

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John Colaneri | A Pro’s Insights Into the World of Construction and Design

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John Colaneri is a designer, developer, TV personality, children’s book author, health and fitness advocate, and principal of the design and build firm Lilyshea Development LLC, based in New Jersey.

John has been transforming homes into life-changing spaces for homeowners across the US, with his cousin Anthony Carrino, on their multiple hit HGTV shows, such as Kitchen Cousins, Cousins on Call, Cousins Undercover or America’s Most Desperate Kitchens. You also may have seen him on one of his appearances on The Rachael Ray Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. His latest endeavors are now with the Ellen DeGeneres Digital team in launching original shows. In 2019, John launched his own development company, Lilyshea Development LLC, focusing on high end residential design and custom spec homes that he is developing and designing in the New Jersey area. 

John’s journey has seen him build an extraordinary professional acumen along the way. In this episode of The Fireside Chat™ podcast, John provides insight on what he’s learned from his years working in construction and on HGTV and how he has put these learnings to use in his own firm today. He discusses the importance of authenticity and staying true to himself on television, and how this has been a guiding principle for him. He explains the importance of merging indoor and outdoor design from the very beginning of the planning phase to create cohesive spaces for his clients. He shares details about one of his most recent projects in New Jersey, featuring an Urban Bonfire kitchen, and how he integrated indoor design elements into the outdoor space. 

This episode of The Fireside Chat™ podcast is hosted by Ryan Bloom, Co-Founder and President of Urban Bonfire. If you enjoyed it and love great design as much as we do, please subscribe. Follow us on Instagram @UrbanBonfire or join the conversation on Linked In. To find out more, please visit www.urbanbonfire.com.

John Colaneri – https://www.johncolaneri.com/
The Franklin Lakes Project – https://www.johncolaneri.com/designbuild 

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McCulley Design Lab | Exploring, Researching and Finding Inspiration to Craft Engaging Spaces and Enduring Brands

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John McCulley founded McCulley Design Lab in Solana Beach in 1988 with the vision to merge the disciplines of Interiors, Architecture and Graphic Design into an integrated creative studio for progressive clients. Janet McCulley has two decades of experience in brand development, experiential retail, hospitality and commercial design projects. With a passion for immersive travel and cultural observation, Janet fuses those experiences with her academic and theoretical background in the arts to create meaningful design solutions and relevant visual narratives. Together, Janet and John lead their team of interior designers, architects, graphic designers and artists united by the same goal: bring their clients’ creative vision to life through a holistic approach to design and branding.
In this episode of The Fireside Chat™, Janet and John share their respective journeys with Ryan Bloom. They discuss how they came together and blended their specialties to present their clients with the realm of possibilities of design, architecture and experiences,, both indoors and out. They share an anecdote of how they’ve transformed their property into “Camp McCulley” during the past year, and have activated it into a beautiful outdoor room for gathering with friends and family. They explain how they gather inspiration from travel, art, nature, but also meaningful discussions with creators, innovators and thinkers. Finally, they weigh in on their business values and the unique and quirky traits that attract customers to their company.
This episode of The Fireside Chat podcast is hosted by Ryan Bloom, Co-Founder and President of Urban Bonfire. If you enjoyed it and love great design as much as we do, please subscribe. Follow us on Instagram @UrbanBonfire or join the conversation on Linked In. To find out more, please visit www.urbanbonfire.com.
McCulley Design Lab – https://mcculleydesign.com/
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