ideology:
a dedication to the art of space making
SCHLUEB architecture was established during the spring of
2000,
guided by Matthew Schlueb's nearly two decades of designing homes
ranging from
traditional to modern and located between New York and Los Angeles.
Specializing
exclusively in residential design, every home is
tailored
to the unique personae
and lifestyle of each client.
"It
is my belief,
that people (especially children) exposed to the
right
types of architectural space can enhance their awareness and
cognitive skills. I base this
premise on my own practice, which was founded on research originating
from my graduate
thesis work.
Every inhabitable space is defined by a
vocabulary of textures and thresholds, saturated in both historic and
personal meaning. Making sense of that vocabulary, by
accentuating the features with significant meaning and
editing those without, increases
sensitivity to a space and ultimately refines one's palette and
perspective."
Understanding
the necessity for good design in a dwelling environment, Matthew
continuously fosters a professional association with regional and
nationally
acclaimed artists. Through close working
relationships,
he brings to life the creative dreams of his clientele, who
share
his appreciation for the arts.
"Exploring
the influences from living with artwork over time, I
have
also learned that the most substantive role for a
home's atmosphere is to echo the memories
of
the people living within it. A space that reminds of
a fond experience or ancestral roots will create a
sense of
grounding,
a familiar feeling, a place of belonging. By doing this,
architecture
becomes a shelter for emotional needs in addition to a shelter for
physical
needs; a refuge for the senses."
Matthew Schlueb, Principal
SCHLUEB architecture