Brininstool + Lynch: Building on Modernism

by Raul A. Barreneche

After working together in Chicago, Brad Lynch and David Brininstool established Brininstool + Lynch in 1989. Early commissions included small renovation projects, but now the firm is just as likely to take on new construction of high-rise buildings. Projects range from residences to art museums, in locations throughout North America. Although the firm's projects are diverse in type, they reflect a similar approach, resolving specific program requirements with a consistent focus on design. The architects address all work - regardless of cost or project type - through an aesthetic intent that establishes a modern clarity while maintaining a personal point of view.
In all of its projects, the firm seeks to create a richness of individual space. The architects clearly define the intended function of a place, creating a sense of anticipation through the manipulation of natural and artificial light, and the careful detailing of materials. Their work recognizes the importance of site and vernacular influences, without succumbing to them. Materials that evoke stability and comfort, as well as maintain affordability and compatibility with technology and use, strengthen every project. Ultimately the design process is guided by the idea that a work of architecture should be, above all, a place of inspiration.

Hardcover

First published September 1, 2002

About the author

Raul A. Barreneche is a New York-based design editor and writer. From 1993-2000, he worked at Architecture magazine, most recently as senior design and founding editor of House, a quarterly supplement on residential design. Currently, he is a contributing editor to Metropolitan Home and Travel + Leisure and also writes for House Beautiful, One, Dwell, Interiors, and the New York Times. He holds a professional architecture degree from Carnegie Mellon University.