V Owen Bush introduced Michael Yarinsky from Office of Tangible Space, who discussed their human-centric design philosophy focused on emotional resonance, avoiding trends, and creating meaningful spaces as exemplified in projects like the Brooklyn Museum Cafe and "soft brutalism" residential design. Michael Yarinsky also highlighted their work renovating historic structures, their furniture design practice, the establishment of Design Advocates, their balanced approach to technology, future aspirations in hospitality and public institutions, and a challenging project involving a demolished historic house. This episode is brought to you by Scan2Plan — the measure of excellence for architects and engineers. From adaptive reuse to MEPF modeling, Scan2Plan delivers high-fidelity BIM and CAD documentation grounded in LiDAR precision and project-ready accuracy. Whether you're preserving heritage, coordinating across disciplines, or modeling for a net-zero future, their tailored workflows and rapid delivery help you focus on what matters most: design. Certainty lies in good data. Scan2Plan gives you both.

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Office of Tangible Space is an interdisciplinary design studio founded by Michael Yarinsky and Kelley Perumbeti, with offices in Brooklyn and San Francisco. Their work spans architecture, interiors, furniture, and curation, ranging from intimate objects to urban-scale projects. Grounded in a human-centric ethos, the studio emphasizes warmth, materiality, and playfulness to craft spaces that foster connection and evoke a sense of belonging. Notable projects include the Brooklyn Museum Café, ScienceIO’s headquarters, and the Whitney Museum shop. Beyond design, they engage in community-driven initiatives like Cooler Gallery and Design Advocates, reflecting their commitment to cultural and communal integration.

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