There's something inherently pleasing about things that match – from matching pillows on a couch to matching paintings on either side of a room. These elements create a sense of cohesion, balance, and ...

In an early chapter of his interesting new book, Symmetry: A Journey Into the Patterns of Nature, Marcus du Sautoy describes a visit to the Alhambra, the great Moorish palace in Granada, Spain. He and ...

The renowned architect Guilford Bell was famous for the use of symmetry in his homes. Fireplaces in living areas were often framed by two doorways, one either side. Taken to the extreme, some of his ...

From a literary standpoint, the New Yorker is one of the most engaging publications out there. From a design standpoint, the print magazine seems to embrace the idea that less is more. It’s common for ...

Figure 1a. Equipment in Studio A of Mi Casa Multimedia, a cockpit arrangement, is almost perfectly symmetrical, and no reflective furniture is placed in the rear of the room. Last month we briefly ...