About

Architects + Artisans is a sophisticated, well-informed curator of content and images that document the development of architecture, artisanship and sustainability for the 21st century. It ‘s not just about designers – but about the people and products that make a well-designed place ring true.
It is written and edited by J. Michael Welton, whose work on architecture, art and design has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Metropolis, Dwell, Huffington Post, Artworks, Modern, Interior Design, Green Source and Inform, among others. Links to his work can be found at:
Mike strives to chronicle, in narrative as well as brief online formats, the zeitgeist associated with a particular design, whether related to social situations, economic forces, cultural shifts, or historical precedents. He is now stepping out beyond print and online publishing into a online magazine of his own – where good design and those who create it can be illuminated, demonstrated and discussed.
Architects + Artisans strives to wire itself into the coolest design trends on the planet. It seeks to link itself to, and honor the opinions of, those who wish to do the same. Ultimately, this is an online magazine dedicated to the concept of creating a community where thoughtful design for a sustainable world is not a phrase, but a way of living and working.
It has been created with the help and support of art director Ann Rudy and web navigator Tola Oguntoyinbo.

13 Responses to “About”

  1. mj 08. Jan, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    This looks really cool, Michael. Good luck!

  2. russell jones 09. Jan, 2010 at 1:06 am

    very nice

  3. Hank Selby 09. Jan, 2010 at 10:25 am

    Very nice. Please include your new reviews of the works of Palladio, Bernini, and Brunelleschi!

  4. Michael 09. Jan, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    We look forward to a tour of Bernini’s Rome, Hank.

  5. Nancy Bolts 10. Jan, 2010 at 2:50 am

    Great! I’ll be following.

  6. George Smart, Editor 10. Jan, 2010 at 10:06 am

    Triangle Modernist Houses will feature Mike’s blog starting Monday. Thanks, Mike, for bringing this needed perspective to the community!

  7. Robin Selby 14. Jan, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    Hi, Mike! I sent the link for your website and Triangle Modernist Homes site to Hank’s sisters who live in the Triangle area. Hopefully they can see in person some of these wonderful homes!!! Keep it up!!!

  8. Robin 14. Jan, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    I want a treehouse. Its been my dream since I was a child.

  9. Kennon Williams 31. Jan, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    Nice site Mike,
    Enjoyed a number of the articles. The year in the Rotunda –quite beautiful, esp. as it framed, a new , a place so familiar to me, showing its power and multifaceted character .
    Best Regards

  10. Mary Lee 19. Feb, 2010 at 10:56 am

    Great collection, Mike. It is wonderful to have such interesting articles in one site. Beautiful design, Ann.

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  12. Deli LaBarck 04. Jun, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    I’m glad I happened along to you blog. I was actually following a story from a FaceBook Fan Page and it took me here. The web needs more in the way of Design sites that put out worthwhile topics that stimulate the mind. Hats off to your style of information and the stories you choose to put live.

    Kind Regards
    Deli
    Bangkok Thailand

  13. Martin 13. Aug, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    Great site Mike. A&A is well designed and has great writing. I just applied to help out with writing. I submitted my ScentTrail articles about meeting Robert Rauschenberg, Annie Liebovitz and How Damien Hirst Changed The Art World via Talent Call. I couldn’t figure out how to add pitches too, but would be glad to send pitches if needed. I blog for Technorati and usually write about business but art and architecture is my passion. Would love to help.

    Martin
    @ScentTrail