Media Category: 2019.0812

Restored building seen from front.

The artworks of James Turrell are favorites of Ms. Rottet for their minimalism and creations of space using only light. Photo: “Amba 1983” via jamesturrell.com

James Turrell demonstrates the use of projected light to create the illusion of walls or barriers. Photo: “Wedgeworks” via jamesturrell.com

Experiencing Lyda lounge brought to mind the fine tailoring in vintage Rolls Royce Limousines, this one from 1937 shown with West of England Cloth. Photo: boddice.co.uk

When the Pfister lounge debuted in 1971, it became an instant classic, joining designs by van der Rohe and others as the original crossover products. Photo: Courtesy of Knoll

Charles Pfister employed dimensions in his lounge collection with enduring relevance, offering references for Lyda lounge. Photo: Courtesy of Knoll

Architect Mies van der Rohe reportedly said he built the Farnsworth House of “almost nothing.” It is a prime example of minimalist expression. Photo: Victor Grigas

The streamlined architecture of the Farnsworth House figured into the sleek look of Lyda lounge designed by Lauren Rottet. Photo: Victor Grigas

The curving glass façade of Mies-designed Cullinan Hall allowed alluring street views of the museum’s exhibits on display inside. The Brown Pavilion positions in front of this façade. Photo: Courtesy of MFAH.org

A view of the free-span exhibition space on Brown Pavilion’s second floor at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, reviewed as one of van der Rohe’s most stunning spaces. Photo: Courtesy of MFAH.org

The Brown Pavilion addition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, dedicated in 1974 and an inspiration for Ms. Rottet’s design vision. Photo: Courtesy of MFAH.org