"Interior design is often reduced to 'vibe,' but at Maximizing Tiny Interiors, we treat it as a mechanical and historical system. In this conversation, architect Gideon Gelber and I break down the Design Logic of enduring materials. We discuss the lifecycle of the 'Saturated Trend' and why we look to 19th-century urban footprints—like the Central Railroad—for our 'Source of Truth.' By prioritizing Romanesque logic over fast-fashion aesthetics, we create high-performance spaces that endure technical and visual friction for decades, not seasons."