Los Angeles-based designer Jamie Bush is a leader in his field because of his unique ability to bridge the gap between architecture and interior design. He was able to create a complete holistic vision for each project, seamlessly blurring the line between architecture and decoration. Jamie Bush comes from a large and creative family. One was a long island dairy farmer, the other a painter, designer and manhattan-based photographer. He was fascinated by the juxtaposition of primitive and refined, and called it organic modernism.

Yinji：Your works are so wonderful, can you introduce us to the design concept?
Jamie Bush：I am trained as a modernist however I believe in a ‘warm modernism’ which consists of utilizing natural materials and organic forms in modern spaces. These irregular textures and patterns found in nature enliven otherwise cold spaces and add depth and dimension. From there I look to integrate the architecture and interior design into one holistic idea and a unified design approach.img alt="Exclusive Interview With American Design Jamie Bush"

Yinji：Could you describe your design thinking procedure after receiving a commission and how do you settle on an idea to start the design?
amie Bush：Every project is different and we look at the three factors which help us to start determining the overall design direction – 1. The place – what is the architecture and the location of the project. We are working on jobs all over the world so the architectural styles and locates vary greatly and we are highly influenced by a ‘sense of place’. 2. The budget – this always becomes a factor in our design process. We maybe working on a 20,000 s.f. home with a tight budget which push us in a certain direction OR a small jewel box of a home with no budget where the sky is the limit. 3. The Client – every client is different so we aspire to customize the design of a home based on the likes and dislikes of a client. Are they a busy single professional who wants a lot of detail and polish or a busy family who is looking for a durable home with rustic finishes. We like to really listen to our clients and realize a place that speaks to their individuality and tastes.

Yinji：Do new ideas spark towards today’s residences after designing so many buildings worldwide?
Jamie Bush：Yes we are always continuously inspired by new ideas. Travel, art and nature are my biggest inspirations but I’m never running out of new ideas. I believe that each new project poses new opportunities and problems to solve so many times they naturally create situations which require thinking ‘out of the box’. I always find this a good problem because it forces you to be creative and most times the final design is something we never imagined at the beginning of the project.

Yinji：What do you think is the best way to learn architecture?
Jamie Bush：Going to architecture school was in my opinion the best way to truly immerse yourself in the full discipline of architecture. My schooling was a 5 year program and I still feel to truly be well versed in the profession it’s a never ending learning process. Reading and researching, building and experimenting and seeing great works of architecture is something that I try to do in my daily practice. Those of us who are not able to go to school for design still have the ability to read about the history of architecture and visit regional types of buildings wherever they are and hopefully great works open to the public.

Yinji：You devoted to architecture design for years, so what makes you excited in this field?
Jamie Bush：I was so fortunate to grow up in a creative family of artists and designers which I feel paved the way for me to be able to devote my professional life to architecture and design. Everyone in my family made things – designing shoes, creating painting and sculpture, making furniture or photographs – to me it just seemed like what you do. And we were not rich but everyone in my family made their homes interesting and chic, sometimes on a shoestring budget but always clever and creative.
This profession allows me the freedom to create and realize an idea or a vision which I find a rare thing indeed. To be paid to design a piece of furniture, a room or an entire building of your own creation is a truly rewarding life.