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You had me with that Vladmir Kagan sofa.

The original AO I (Action Office) system that eventually begat the AO II and AO III, aka the cubicle maze, as we know it today, was originally designed to allow for a more flexible and dynamic work environment in which people could interact with each other in the collaborative spirit. The pieces were quite nicely designed, constructed out of polished aluminum and walnut, oak or rosewood. They were intended to be used in progressive open office spaces that were essentially inside out from traditional form.

Unfortunately, they were also expensive and difficult to expand upon, which resulted in the push for the second generation in the 1970s. During the redesign, Nelson and his original collaborator on AO I, Robert Probst, had great disagreement about what was an ideal work environment. Nelson wanted to keep the open office concept, while Probst pushed for enclosed private spaces. Nelson eventually abandoned his role in the project and nearly with it, his association with Herman Miller.

AO 1 pieces really are nicely built and fit well outside the office world. Most notable among them is the roll top desk. I use one in my own home on a daily basis and love the detail to functionality. So progressive was its design for the 1960s that it even has a built in outlet inside the desk under the tambour cover.

Haven't checked these comments in a while!

borjaborja — It's an unfurled Enje roller blind from Ikea.

evan richards — Thanks for the compliment! The artwork is by Aondrea Maynard; I picked it up second hand somewhere at a store in Austin.

I've been a fan for a while. Love the space and love the work.

It's a preference for me to have familiar folks take off their shoes, but I won't badger if someone doesn't. Even I get annoyed sometimes having to take mine off when I forget something inside. I'd rather take the extra few seconds to unlace though than have what makes the sticky sound on a public bathroom floor end up mashed in my rugs. There are just some things a door mat, mop and vacuum aren't going to get rid of easily.

My method of subtle suggestion is taking off my own shoes at the door in a pronounced way after retrieving someone from the gate. Most folks seem fine going along with "when in Rome." If they not, I pull the lever on the trap door — I mean...go about entertaining.

I'm just reminded that obsessing over creating something you know is good is never a bad thing, whether it's a sentence, a chair or a person's connection to their environment. It's hard not to be affected by his drive and creative momentum.

mike_d - It's a Nelson bench, which can be sourced officially from anyone who sells Herman Miller or unofficially sourced as a reproduction online.

juliehiggins - That's a Malm fireplace.

A nice mixture of styles. Love how everything works together.

The Kokoris Residence is fantastic.