Posts by Samantha Pires

Samantha Pires

Sam Pires is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She is also a freelance architectural designer. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from NJIT and is currently earning a Master in Architecture II from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Sam has design experience at multiple renowned architecture firms such as Gensler and Bjarke Ingels Group. She believes architecture should be more accessible to everyone and uses writing to tell unexpected stories about the built environment. You can connect with her online at @sampir.fi.
Furniture
May 28, 2021

14 Incredible Replicas of Famous Design Chairs You Can Own

If you are looking for a way to spruce up your space, an awesome chair with a great design history is the perfect way to start. To help you choose your next statement-making piece of furniture, we've picked out some of our favorite replicas of iconic chairs of design history. But aside from their historical importance, we think these are beautiful pieces you can own at a far more reasonable price than the originals.

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Architecture
May 12, 2021

Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Announces Virtual Tour Event This Year

The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy is hosting the Way Out and About Wright 2021 virtual tour from May 14–16, 2021. This online event will allow architecture lovers to explore six works of Frank Lloyd Wright without ever having to leave the comfort of their own home. Aside from the opportunity to “walk through” these historical structures, the tours will also bring you a new perspective.

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Architecture
May 11, 2021

Miami Beach’s First Underwater Sculpture Park Is 7 Miles Long and Will Open Later This Year

If you love Miami’s diverse art scene, you’re going to enjoy this latest masterplan by architecture firm OMA. ReefLine is Miami Beach’s first underwater sculpture park and is planned for an area of seven miles. Though this project will include installations by countless well-known creatives, it is much more than a tourist destination.

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TV
May 3, 2021

15 Must-See TV Shows for Architects and Architecture Lovers

Have you ever binge-watched a show while working on your latest project? This is nothing new for many architects and designers; but even if you’re not the type to watch while you work, there are certain shows that can inspire you during your downtime with incredible examples of world building and amazing architecture.

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