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.

Renovations Stripped Away This Athens Flat’s Character. An Architect Brought It Back, and Then Some
Thanasis Ikonomou restored the 75-year-old apartment while adding fresh touches like custom cabinetry.
Why Architect Rachel Shillander Toted a Mirrored Orb Around Topanga Canyon
Some just-for-fun photo shoots ended up shifting her perspective on the power of light.
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.