INNER SPACES BOOK: DELTA CELEBRATION

View of the main house from the guest cottage

Paul Vincent Wiseman and The Wiseman Group were recently fêted at the Sacramento River delta farm of Leslie and Chiles Wilson. The occasion? A hometown book launch party for Inner Spaces, showcasing thirty-five years of the firm's interior design work. The Wilson abode is included in the new book.

View from the back side of the home, which faces Mt. Diablo Photo - Matthew Millman

Close-up of pool area at dusk Photo - Matthew Millman

Architected by David Morton and Kurt Melander, the Wilson compound seems absolutely at home on the property. The modern farmhouse and its out buildings sit in the middle of a large pear orchard and relate comfortably to their agricultural setting. The architects have achieved a masterful balance between historical and contemporary aesthetics: with its simple lines, tin roofs, and white plaster walls, the architecture gives a nod to the property's history as a farm labor camp during the Great Depression, all the while reflecting fresh, modern design.

The guesthouse, designed in the same vernacular as the main house Photo - Matthew Millman

Chiles Wilson (L) looks on as Paul addresses the guests Photo - Kirsten Honeyman

This event was especially meaningful to Paul Wiseman: he grew up in Walnut Grove with Chiles Wilson as his best buddy, and the bulk of those attending were dear friends and family wishing him well as the book makes its debut.

Hostess Leslie Wilson Photo - Richard Snyder

Nancy Moser (seated), a dear friend of Paul's mother and one of the first people to appreciate his design talent, with Paul, Katie Moser, and granddaughter Sarah Moser Photo - Richard Snyder

Pan van Loben Sels, friend of Paul's mother Photo - Richard Snyder

Sadie Darsie, designer at TWG and family friend, with her boyfriend, Ali Razavi Photo - Richard Snyder Paul reviews the book with party guests Laura & Rob Towne and their daughter and son-in-law Photo - Mauricio Munoz

Jan Quesenbury, friend of Paul's mother Photo - Richard Snyder

Bruce Honeyman adds a little musical interest to the gathering Photo - Mauricio Munoz

Paul greets an old friend, Chad LaBenz, who traveled from Florida to attend the gathering Photo - Mauricio Munoz

Paul with childhood friend, gardener, and artist, Daisy Mah Photo - Richard Snyder

Architect Kurt Melander, artist Tom Cordell , TWG CEO Kevin Peters, and Chase Roberson, assistant to Paul Photo - Mauricio Munoz

Chase Roberson, TWG Design Principal James Hunter, and Angus Whyte, longtime friend of Paul Photo - Mauricio Munoz

Guest Phil Benson Photo - Richard Snyder

Alex Wilson, farmer James Christie, and Chiles Wilson, Jr Photo - Mauricio Munoz

Paul with Lynn Stutz and his cousin, Cathy Wiseman Hemley Photo - Mauricio Munoz

Nicole Wiseman, Paul's cousin, and Richard N. Snyder, Paul's partner Photo - Mauricio Munoz

Richard Snyder, Janice Wiseman (Paul's sister-in-law), and Kirsten Honeyman (writer for TWG) Photo - Mauricio Munoz

Guest Stacy Benson Photo - Richard Snyder

Case and Brian Wiseman, Paul's nephews from two different siblings Photo - Richard Snyder

Hilary Wiseman, Paul's niece, and Chiles Wilson, Jr., her good friend and son of the host Photo - Richard Snyder

James Hunter, TWG Design Principal Photo - Richard Snyder

Pear orchard painting by Chinese immigrant artist, Ming, whose works are collected by the Wilsons Photo - Richard Snyder

A big thanks to the Wilsons for hosting such a delightful event!

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IN THE NEWS: SFC&G SPENDS AN AFTERNOON CHEZ WISEMAN

The Wiseman Group continues to get attention for its newly published book, Inner Spaces: Paul Vincent Wiseman & The Wiseman Group, showcasing the firm's thirty-five years of design work. In their September 2014 publication, SFC&G spends the afternoon with Paul Wiseman and his partner Richard Snyder while they entertain lunch guests at their Belvedere Island home. Paul is an excellent chef and makes a gourmet lunch prepared with high-quality ingredients from the Marin County farmers market. Guests are served on the loggia, with its world-class views over the San Francisco Bay. SFC&G does a wonderful job capturing this pleasurable experience!

Paul Wiseman collecting herbs in his garden

Preparing a tart using pears from a friend's orchard on the Sacramento River delta

Fresh wild salmon on a bed of market corn

Cheers to a lovely all'aperto meal

TWG Design Principal Brenda Mickel (L), enjoying tart on the loggia

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INNER SPACES BOOK: LUTYENS FURNITURE & LIGHTING WEIGHS IN

Candia Lutyens, granddaughter of the famous English architect and fine furniture maker, Sir Edwin Lutyens, carries on the family tradition with her company, Lutyens Furniture & Lighting. The firm is a favorite source of The Wiseman Group, and their quality furniture and lighting graces many TWG projects. TWG was proud to be mentioned in LFL's latest newsletter and looks forward to future collaborations with the firm.

Lutyens chairs in a Cotswolds-inspired cottage designed by TWG Photo - Matthew Millman

Beautiful LFL lighting fixture in the same  project, showcased in Inner Spaces Photo - Matthew Millman

INNER SPACES BOOK: DIANE DORRANS SAEKS BLOGS ABOUT PAUL WISEMAN

The Style Saloniste is a well-respected online magazine authored by writer Diane Dorrans Saeks. She pens in-depth, exclusive stories about topics covering the world of style. She covers the arts, interviews creative people, informs about design, and shares her extraordinary travel experiences.

In her recent post, "Designer I Love: Paul Wiseman," Diane wrote about The Wiseman Group's soon-to-be-released book, Inner Spaces: Paul Vincent Wiseman and The Wiseman Group. Have a look at the site, and while there, enjoy the treasure trove of interesting articles to be found in the archives.

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AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS: THE WISEMAN GROUP RECEIVES A JULIA MORGAN AWARD

James Hunter, Brenda Mickel, and Paul Vincent Wiseman of The Wiseman Group are awarded by Marc Appleton All photos - Drew Altizer, unless noted otherwise

At a recent awards ceremony hosted by the Northern California Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, The Wiseman Group was given a Julia Morgan Award for their work in interior design. The awards, named for nationally renowned Bay Area architect and classicist Julia Morgan, seek to recognize and laud contemporary excellence in the classical tradition of design. Some of the Bay Area's most creative architects, designers, artisans, and craftsmen as well as local students and patrons were honored at the ceremony, which was held at the beautiful Carolands Chateau in Hillsborough. According to the ICAA's Northern California website, "it is the goal of the Chapter that through continued exposure and recognition, these awards will laud practitioners for their work and educate both laymen and professionals about the enduring excellence, appeal and importance of the classical traditions in design and those who contribute to its advancement."

West façade of the Carolands mansion Photo - A.R.Deer

The classically appointed Bordeaux Room of the Carolands

Joel Barkley of Ike Kligerman Barkley Architects and Richard N. Snyder

Ed Hardy and Paul Wiseman

Mark Ferguson of Ferguson Shamamian Architects and board member of the national ICAA with Natalie Jacobs

Paul Wiseman, Elisa Stancil, Kay Evans, Richard Snyder, and Joel Barkley

Architect Andrew Skurman and his wife, Francoise Skurman

Akira Kurihara of Andrew Skurman Architects with Eric Friedman and Mike McDonald of Ryan Associates

Tom Kim, Kevin Peters of The Wiseman Group, and Mike McDonald

John Toya of Ike Kligerman Barkley with Elisa Stancil of Stancil Studios

Brenda Mickel and Paul Ryan of Ryan Associates Construction

James Hunter and Jay Jeffers

Lynn Carey and Kay Evans

Gary Guthrie of Guthrie Group

Stephen Suzman of Suzman Landscape Design, with Tom Kligerman of Ike Kilgerman Barkley

Robert Baird of the Salt Lake City ICAA chapter, Paul Wiseman, and Joel Barkley

Martin Chapman of the Fine Arts Museums, SF, with Adrian Taylor of Hyde Park Mouldings

Elizabeth Everdell, Coby Everdell, and Kristin Haller

Pamela Babey and Brenda Mickel

Jessica Barnard and Anna Sweeney of The Wiseman Group

Daryl Davis and Julia Morgan Awards juror, Robert Davis

Shay Zak of Zak Architecture with Mary Moore

James Marzo, Ugo Sap, Elizabeth Everdell, and Coby Everdell

John Davis with Jason Powers of ZFA Structural Engineers

Greg McIntyre of Shears & Window with Suzanne Tucker, Event Chairperson

Natalie Jacobs, Mark Ferguson, and Marc Appleton

Brenda Mickel and her husband, Ned Mobley

Martin Chapman of the Fine Art Museums of San Francisco

Mark Ferguson awarding Andrew Skurman

Philippe Grandvoinet, decorative painter, and Suzanne Tucker of Tucker & Marks

Patrons John and Cynthia Gunn receiving a Julia Morgan Award for their support of ICAA

John Gunn, Andrew Skurman, Cynthia Gunn, and Peter Lyden, President of ICAA national

James Hunter, Cynthia Gunn, and Paul Wiseman

James Marzo of Marzo Design with Richard Beard of B.A.R. Architects

Cristiane Turl with Jessica Barnard of The Wiseman Group

Kathleen Taylor of The Lotus Collection with Paul Wiseman