Patrick Sisson - Writer, Journalist, Cultural Documentarian, Music Lover

Category: Curbed

Curbed Feature July 23, 2015 “What do you want?” “Access! “When do you want it?” “Now!” There are 82 stone steps up to the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., a relatively minor bit of trivia for the majority of legislators, tourists, and visitors who traverse them every day. But for those unable to […]

Curbed Chicago Feature March 27, 2015   The maxim “less is more” has become synonymous with Mies van der Rohe’s design approach, shorthand for the power of focusing on the pertinent details and the experience within a space. But for those tasked with repairing and restoring the architectural icon’s masterpieces, the phrase could easily refer to […]