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Balance, Design, Technology February 16, 2012

George Nelson Inspiration in Austin

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There’s much to discover inside the oak tree-shaded Austin home in Apartment Therapy Tech’s latest tech tour, but one thing in particular got our attention: the owners’ serene, uncluttered home office. Designed around a his-and-her pair of desks created for Herman Miller by George Nelson, the space features small pops of color by way of well chosen office accessories, a flexible Mirra Chair for long nights spent on deadline, and lots of light via a tall floor-to-ceiling window. Just outside? A soothing water feature offering white noise and an extra dose of tranquility.

Read the charming story behind the Nelson finds and see more of the tour at Apartment Therapy Tech.


Photos: Chris Perez

Comments (7)

Anyone know what desk that is in the 3rd picture?

Hi Tristan. It’s the same desk by George Nelson, just shot from different angles. Check out the story behind it all here: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/a-hearth-under-an-oak-tree-house-tour-165861

these all appear to be items from Nelson’s Executive Office Group, (EOG) that dates back to the ’50′s. the last picture with the “two story L” was called Work Organizer, I seem to recall.

To clarify, Alterstudio was the architect and Abode Homes was the builder. We were told that the two desks are from two different decades, though both woods match almost perfectly. The desk you see in the first two pics was saved from the original Adam’s extract building, furnished by Knoll in the 50′s before it was demolished a couple of years ago. The second, L-shaped one was owned by a professor here at University of Texas. Patricia R White, my wife and graphic designer, looks for Herman Miller vintage items online consistently. Notice the vintage kelly green Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and ottoman, which we adore and started this fascination for us.

My husband and I both work at home and have “his and her” desks. We just have them in separate rooms. We love working together, but we can’t actually work “together” in the same space:)

Daisy
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Hi Amy, your photos are really good not to mention the design of the interior itself. I was hoping to get some ideas for one of my condos in downtown Austin, and I’m thankful that I was able to see all of these. Thanks for sharing this post!

Hi Dave,

I can’t take credit for the photos — those are by Chris Perez. You can see more of his work here: http://chrisperez.net/

Thanks for stopping by! Austin is a great town — I’m a big fan.

- Amy

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