Le Corbusier

In doing research for a current project a client has called out a reference to one of the fondest architect designers I studied during my long college career. As a continuous student of design I have rediscovered that many fundamental aspects of Le Corbusier's work influences many decisions made in the design process I go through daily. Although the city planning aspect of"the raven-like one."^{[2 are less than desirable his paintings, furniture, interior design and architecture are wonderful and inspiring. Few references on his work are best defined by Wikipedia and the remote Barbican Gallery of Past exhibits.}

Landscaping Project

studioLEMONADE started a landscape sculpting project this week with a BMX track and 40,000 tons of dirt that will take a 5 acre lot and create decorative wind blocks, rock gardens and a few fun kid play areas. The idea is based on creating a sustainable xeriscape for shade, less water and less driving to keep the kids at home playing on the property. More to come soon as the project develops. Please be advised as the tractor driver was only 2 years old. (Only in this economy)

Flatirons Bank Longmont Facade

Flatirons Bank is adding another branch location to the downtown Longmont Colorado area @ 522 Fourth Street next to Ziggi's Coffee shop. The building location is the historic Longmont National Bank Building that still has the air of the horse a buggy days. Going through the Longmont Historic Preservation Commission and the Longmont LDDA was a process that was a learning experience in keeping with the request to hold some heritage to the past proportions and materials while balancing a legitimate budget and Brand Character for Flatirons Bank. Between ESA and studioLEMONADE we were able to develop a simple interpretation using Storefront glass in the existing infill brick panels and awnings to shade the southern exposed facade. This addition to the facade will flood enough natural daylight into the new offices to create a great place to work. The new location will be opening the first week of April after Wyatt construction wraps up what had to be one of the fastest design to build exercises I have ever been involved with to date. Hats off to the bank and team for putting this one together under such extreme pressure.

chocolove

Highly recommend trying this treat!

History of Chocolove

Tucked away in Boulder, Colorado sits an unassuming building where a little magic takes place... Every day, decadent chocolate bars are carefully crafted using the timeless combination of chocolate and love.

Chocolove chocolate bars are available in ten distinct flavors that range from a sweet, creamy Milk Chocolate with a 33% cocoa content, up to an Extra Strong Dark with an impressively strong yet smooth 77% cocoa content. Tied to chocolate's natural counterpart, love, each bar resembles a love letter, complete with a romantic poem.

For the past ten years, Chocolove has been quietly developing a loyal consumer following in natural and organic food stores around the country, including Whole Foods and Wild Oats. In 2005, Chocolove began its expansion into gourmet and conventional grocers, such as King Soopers, Gelson’s, HEB and Bristol Farms, making this delightful treat more readily available to its ever-growing fan base.

Chocolove started as the classic entrepreneur story – a dream, a garage, extended credit card debt and loans from friends and family. With its visionary chocolatier, and a solid concept, Chocolove became, and continues to be, a pioneer in the chocolate industry.

Timothy Moley is the founder, owner and chocolatier at Chocolove. A tall and slightly eccentric man, he reminds you a little of Willy Wonka. His laid-back attitude, wry grin, and lanky physique would never lead you to believe he is a man who lives and breathes chocolate, and has been consuming two chocolate bars, every day, for the past ten years. Seriously.

It all began in a cocoa field in Indonesia… Timothy was chewing on some cocoa beans doing volunteer work for USAID, a government program that promotes agricultural and technical education in developing countries. He had been living abroad on and off for two years, visiting over 28 countries, developing his palate with spices, teas and wines. And, like most of us, he had always dreamed of being his own boss, dedicated to something he loved. The idea of a career in chocolate inspired him and an idea began to form - to create a premium chocolate bar, paired with the romance of love.

When he returned to the States, he began his chocolate education and quickly discovered a few key facts about the U.S. chocolate market: the average consumer could tell the difference between cheap chocolate and premium chocolate and they preferred premium chocolate; the available premium chocolate bar choices were limited, expensive and intimidating; no U.S. company was indicating the cocoa content on their wrappers; and flavors were boring.

Chocolove was born. The idea was simple - a selection of distinctly flavored chocolate bars made with all-natural ingredients and the classic techniques of Europe's finest chocolatiers. The package design would resemble a love letter sent from a distant land, and inside each wrapper - a classic romantic poem. The cocoa content would be clearly indicated on the front of each wrapper, the tasting notes would be simple and approachable, and the price, affordable.

Initially, bars were manufactured at a U.S. co-packer, but in late 2003, Timothy completed building his custom-designed chocolate factory in Boulder, CO, and by mid-2004, the factory was in full swing, running as smooth as melted cocoa butter. Today, Chocolove bars are made in small batches and shipped around the country, delivering a little bit of “chocolate–love” to discerning chocolate lovers everywhere.