The neurologist Oliver Sacks's early books, including "Awakenings" and "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat," established his reputation as unique literary voice and the avatar of a new medical outlook that considered a patient's life story and sense of self as being crucial to the treatment of a range of ailments. Yet, as Rachel Aviv reports in a rich and nuanced piece for this week's issue, Sacks privately expressed guilt about some of what he had written.
What you see is the result of a collaborative journey between three fields: education, architecture, and fabrication. The educational perspective guided us in designing a school that responds to the needs of children in a world increasingly dominated by digital technology, fostering instead a connection to nature. The architects shaped forms, spaces, and light that make every living being-children, plants, and animals-feel recognized and alive.
When someone mentions a waterfall countertop, they're not talking about flowing water or the waterfall-style faucets installed in many modern kitchens. This type of countertop is actually a bold, sleek design feature in which the surface doesn't stop at the edge, but cascades like a waterfall straight down the sides to meet the floor. This creates a seamless, sculptural look that's artsy but expensive. Although some versions may cost around $200, the price can easily exceed $1,200.