About the Author
Ruby Hayes
Ruby Hayes shares thoughtful ideas in design writing, blending research with real-world insight. She holds a degree in Architecture and has studied how design movements shape the way people live in their homes. She began her career as an intern at Pottery Barn while completing her degree and later worked with design firms, publishing teams, and advisory groups. Ruby enjoys documenting her experiences and turning them into stories that connect with readers.
Blog Posts
A cardboard box, a craft knife, and an afternoon can
The intricate technical drawings that specify how a structure should
Grand Central Terminal stops millions of visitors every year, long
Central Mexico is where Aztec (Mexica) architecture developed before the
In Southern California throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Googie architecture
From the early Middle Ages through the 15th century, builders
Some houses stop you mid-scroll. Clean lines, natural wood, roofs
English cottage style has stayed relevant precisely because it resists
For most of recorded history, buildings borrowed heavily from the