Lauren Gallow is a Seattle-based design writer and editor. Formerly an in-house writer for Olson Kundig, she holds an MA in Art & Architectural History from UCSB. She is a regular contributor to Dwell, Luxe, and Interior Design and writes for Metropolis, Cultured, Architectural Digest, and Architect’s Newspaper.

Furniture Designer Max Enrich Doesn’t Use His Massive Scissor Collection for What You Think
The 80-some specialized pairs he’s sourced from secondhand markets and peers in the design world provide a well of inspiration.
Textile Designer Arati Rao Is Helping Preserve Craft Culture’s Human Touch
This miniature yarn-making tool was given to her by a weaving center she works with in India, which uses full-size versions to...
Before & After: Think Your Renovation Took Awhile? Try 14 Years
Best Practice Architecture tops off the lengthy transformation of a butter-yellow Seattle craftsman with an addition that...