Method acting aspects), and Sanford Meisner (the behavioral aspects). The approach was first developed when they worked together at the Group Theatre in New York. All three subsequently claimed to be the rightful heirs of Stanislavski's approach. "The Method" is an elaboration of the "system" of acting developed by the Russian theatre practitioner Konstantin Stanislavski. In the first three decades of the 20th century, Stanislavski organized his training, preparation, and rehearsal techniques into a coherent, systematic methodology. The "system" brought together and built on: (1) the director-centred, unified aesthetic and disciplined, ensemble approach of the Meiningen company; (2) the actor-centred realism of
Konstantin Grcic furniture for SCP, one of London's largest design stores. He credits his time in London for helping develop his individual style, describing "... his experiences in England as stirring his creative potential." Grcic founded his studio, "Konstantin Grcic Industrial Design" (KGID), in 1991 in Munich, Germany. Working with a staff of five, he creates "... pieces that have been described as both revolutionary and intelligent." According to the New York Times, he has a "... rigorous focus on logic, utility and simplicity". With an emphasis on usability, Grcic is known for having a spartan approach to design, relying on geometric