Integral Design
In· te· gral
adj.
1. Essential or necessary for completeness; constituent:
2. Possessing everything essential; entire.
Integral Design is a permeable practice that embraces a multi-disciplinary approach to both the design and building processes. Together, they embody the Integral perspective as a whole. From the genesis of a mission statement, it is a celebration of the collaborative mindset. Through this wide lens, the transition from the concept to the tangible becomes seamless on all levels. An integral approach to design transcends the traditional, modern, and post-modern frameworks, yet includes the enduring truths in each. It is an unfolding organic aesthetic that allows the emergence of a new consciousness.
Architecture and Psychology
Both Kevin Hackett and Dr. JJ Kelly have recently given a series of lectures entitled 'Building Consciousness'. The lectures are an in-depth exploration into the merging disciplines of Architecture and Psychology, both in the professional and academic realms. The series is also a thorough investigation into the 20th century evolution of both professions. They have demonstrated that the paths of these formed and formless traditions have been inextricably bound through time. They postulate that through an intentional cross-pollination of these endeavors, a new integrative paradigm can emerge. Here at Siol, we have begun to implement such concepts into the design process. Their work have been presented both at the Berkeley Therapy Institute and at the Siol Salon in San Francisco.
Johnny Grey
Síol also acts as the West Coast design team for Johnny Grey Studios International. Both Kevin Hackett and Jessica Weigley have worked intimately with Johnny Grey Studios for the past several years. With headquarters in London, UK, Johnny Grey is one of the most unique and influential kitchen designers in the world. He has been heralded as both "The World's Best Kitchen Designer" by Metropolitan Home magazine and "The Kitchen Designer’s Designer" by the British publication, Home and Gardens. Johnny, a graduate of the Architectural Association in London, is also an accomplished writer, having published five books on design, including 'The Art of Kitchen Design', which has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide. Kevin has been on the board of directors for Johnny Grey Studios since 2008. Please visit www.JohnnyGrey.com for more details.
Siol will be presenting at the international integral theory conference held during the summer of 2010. For more information on integral theory please visit: www.integralinstitute.org
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