KJ Fields

1 month ago | retrofithomemagazine.com | KJ Fields

Visual harmony, clean lines and connections to nature are traditional Japanese design elements that greatly influenced Modernist architecture. In Durham, N.C., homeowners of a 1955 split-level brick home hold deep respect for Japanese simplicity. Owner Seth Rumsey travels to Japan frequently for work and grew increasingly fond of certain design elements he saw there. “I find efficiency of space and geometric decoration very beautiful and calming,” Rumsey explains.

2 months ago | pressreleasepoint.com | KJ Fields

Submitted by Portland State ... on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 00:18 Small moments, unnoticed by most, can change a life. This concept is a common theme in playwright Sara Jean Accuardi’s (’06) work. Her latest award-winning play, “The Storyteller,” is no exception. The play’s premise came to Accuardi as she walked along the Portland waterfront near decrepit houseboats in the heart of the beautiful city.

2 months ago | pdx.edu | KJ Fields

Small moments, unnoticed by most, can change a life. This concept is a common theme in playwright Sara Jean Accuardi’s (’06) work. Her latest award-winning play, “The Storyteller,” is no exception. The play’s premise came to Accuardi as she walked along the Portland waterfront near decrepit houseboats in the heart of the beautiful city. “I saw two different societies – together but totally separate – and I like giving a voice to things most people overlook,” Accuardi says.

Jan 5, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch |Robert Nieminen |KJ Fields

Longboard Architectural Products, a provider of premium extruded aluminum building products, proudly announces a significant expansion to its architectural battens, the Link & Lock series. This release includes new dimensions, the introduction of a Heavy Duty (HD) iteration, and an array of new mounting hardware options. In a stride toward architectural versatility, Longboard Architectural Products expands and enhances its renowned Link & Lock architectural batten series.

Jan 5, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch |Robert Nieminen |KJ Fields

Marvin, a manufacturer of windows and doors, welcomes Val Johnson as senior vice president of human resources. Johnson joins the company’s senior leadership team and will guide the development of Marvin’s evolving human resources function. “Marvin is first and foremost a people-centered organization,” says Paul Marvin, chief executive officer.