Each holiday season, the COUPAR team finds a unique way to get in the spirit and celebrate with one another. In recent years, we’ve lunched at Spruce and indulged in curated spa gift baskets. For 2022, we switched it up and embarked on a virtual cooking adventure with the help of a company called Truffle Shuffle
Read MoreWith the success of this year's San Francisco Fall Show, COUPAR predicts antiques are back after a long hiatus. While during the eighties, nineties, and early 21st century, the one percent couldn't get enough of the rarest, most esoteric furnishings and objets d'art, the Great Recession plunged us into a gray world of visual austerity. But now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain problems, buying off the floor is an excellent solution for interior designers.
Read MoreIn 2022, COUPAR celebrated the continuous return to normalcy through various industry events. From Showroom Happy Hours to the San Francisco Fall Show, the team has enjoyed seeing familiar faces again and connecting with new ones.
Read MoreCOUPAR's client Rebecca Katz Art located in Sausalito's landmark Industrial Center Building (ICB), will participate in the Winter Open Studios. Before the massive 107,000 square feet structure was an artists' community, it was home to WWII shipbuilders.
Read MoreAs we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we acknowledge how early Spanish and Mexican occupations defined San Francisco's built landscape. The Bay Area's Mediterranean climate and abundance of adobe material adapted well to Spanish colonial architecture.
Read MoreCOUPAR is proud to be the sponsor of the Book Signing Jubilee at The San Francisco Fall Show. With publications from over twenty experts in architecture, design, and the decorative arts, it will be hard to make a selection. One of the many books we are excited to peruse is Michael S. Smith – Designing History: The Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House.
Read MoreRenowned photographer Fred Lyon passed away last week at 97. COUPAR remembers him for his photographic eye, quick wit, and kind heart. The 4th generation San Franciscan showcased the city during the golden age of photojournalism in silvered shades of black and white.
Read MorePrivate Collections, held this September 14th, is a special one-night event that provides an exclusive look at the art-filled homes of some of San Francisco’s most respected art collectors.
Read MoreSan Francisco Fall Show chair and designer Suzanne Tucker of Tucker & Marks places antiques in each of her projects. "For me, antiques give a room soul. There do not have to be many antiques, and they do not all need to be the finest examples. But the rich patina of old wood, painted finishes, or burnished metals gives a lovely juxtaposition to what is new. It can make a room more interesting, balanced, and unique," she says.
Read MoreDynamic and robust project photography is vital to successfully promoting your firm. While it can become one of the more daunting and expensive parts of the process, it is a worthwhile investment. Good photography not only showcases the design of a project, but it helps cultivate a cohesive brand presence and builds the foundation for a firm’s marketing efforts.
Read MoreThis year marks the 40th anniversary of The San Francisco Fall Show, and in celebration, the theme is Ruby Jubilee. American fashion designer Bill Blass said, "Red is the ultimate cure for sadness." After the show's two-year absence, COUPAR is elated that it returns to Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion and runs October 13-16, 2022.
Read MoreThe Institute of Classical Architecture and Art Northern California Chapter (ICAA Northern California) recently celebrated the 2020 and 2022 Julia Morgan Awards at The Green Room in the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. It was fitting that winners and peers gathered in its Beaux-Arts splendor.
Read MoreStorytelling is at the crux of marketing, especially in the design industry. Each firm possesses its unique narrative, and these narratives expand with each project they complete. There are various platforms to convey these stories, but one of the most impactful is through a company’s journal on their website.
Read MoreCongratulations to COUPAR client QuarryHouse for winning the prestigious Julia Morgan Awards in Craftmanship & Artisanship for 2022.
Read MoreAs we celebrate Earth Day, we reflect on a unique community designed with environmental respect at the forefront. In the 1960s, architect and developer Al Boeke created Sea Ranch in Sonoma County.
Read MoreTo celebrate Women's History Month this March, when we reflect on women's contributions to American history, society, and culture, COUPAR looks at the life of Edith Wharton. The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and short-story writer accurately depicted the lives of New York's upper class during the Gilded Age.
Read MoreAs firms grow and begin to work with more high-profile clients, the likelihood of a client requesting the project be under NDA increases. These projects are often impressive and provide an excellent opportunity to showcase high-caliber work. However, it can be tricky when a company cannot publicize it. There are a few workarounds to discreetly promote these projects without violating a part of the agreement.
Read MoreFebruary 1st marked the beginning of the "Year of the Water Tiger" in the Chinese Lunar New Year. The Tiger is one of the twelve animals selected by the mythic Jade Emporer, the ruler of the Heavens, to guard him.
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