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16 When You’re Wright, You’re Right By Cathy Whitlock Thrown a curve, Andre Kikoski scores a big hit.
20 Living in the Clouds By Ed Marin How new technology and management styles allow design firms, large or small, to boost productivity.
24 She Comes in Colors By Catherine McHugh Ghislaine Viñas espouses a lighthearted rainbow aesthetic.
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9 CULTURECALENDAR By Ted Lambert Butterflies indoors, Storm King at 50, Chaos at the Guggenheim, Lobmeyr glass at the Cooper-Hewitt, plus critters at the cathedral.
12 BOOKS&BLOGS By Cathy Whitlock Urban (Joseph) architecture, tables by Pinto, Easton’s complete visions, superstar houses, and a world-famous, century-old flea in Paris.
14 TROVE By Michele Keith A beautiful way to root out weeds, radiating style and steam heat, new ways to hold a razor or toothbrush, and feathers give crystal a lift.
32 EATS’N’SLEEPS By Marc Cadiente Plein Sud adds je ne sais quoi to Tribeca, a leaf is the city’s newest Asian hotspot, and The Jane reawakens Village history.
34 DESIGNDISH How do you feel about celebrities who moonlight as designers? Are they good for the industry or should they leave it to the pros?
36 GALLERY With or Against: Any way you slice it, wood grain is the essence of natural beauty.
44 FRESHPICKS The most current products in NYDC showrooms.
54 STYLESPOTLIGHT Featured highlights of craft and design.
62 DEFININGPIECES Items that sum up what a showroom is all about.
72 SHOWROOMPORTRAITS Profiles of some of NYDC’s most familiar names.
76 NYDCEVENTSCALENDAR A look at a few recent celebrations.
78 SHOWROOMDIRECTORY A complete list of who’s where in 200 Lex.
80 BACKSTORY By Hashim Rahman Creative Destruction: Use the old, shape the new, save your money, and save the world.
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letter from the editor Dear Readers, New York is about to shift into high gear. With cooler breezes come a sense of anticipation, new fashions, a new cultural season, plus TV shows, Oscar-worthy movies and a social calendar that doesn’t let up until the holidays are behind us. We all need to make every minute of each day count, and the latest technology allows designers to work from anywhere and still have all the resources from the office at their fingertips. Everything from inspiration boards to press clippings can now be accessed and shared thanks to mobile devices and cloud computing. Are you prepared to join the digital revolution and declare independence from your desk? You may be after reading Ed Marin’s introduction (“Living in the clouds,” p. 16). As the foliage turns incredible reds, oranges, and golds, it's the perfect moment to talk about color. Ghislaine Viñas is all about color and her clients expect her to bring vibrant hues and energy into their lives. And Viñas never disappoints. Read Catherine McHugh’s profile and you’ll feel it too (“She Comes in Colors,” p. 24).
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Designer Andre Kikoski faced one of the biggest challenges of his career when he was asked to create a contemporary restaurant that fit within the curved walls of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic masterwork, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Kikoski not only met those high expectations, he exceeded them. The Wright, as the eatery is known, has won numerous awards and praise from both the food world and the design universe. Cathy Whitlock sat down with the designer to learn his recipe for success (“When You’re Wright, You’re Right,” p. 20). Yes, this is a busy time of year, but we do hope you get to spend a few quiet moments curled up with a copy of ARRAY. If not, maybe you can grab a few minutes to thumb through the complete digital version at arrayny.com. We’ll see you in 2011,
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Butterflies indoors, Storm King at 50, Chaos at the Guggenheim, Lobmeyr glass at the Cooper-Hewitt, plus critters at the cathedral.
Opera’s Greatest Hits Check out all the new architectural improvements at Lincoln Center while attending The Metropolitan Opera. If you aren’t heir to a banking or pharmaceutical fortune, orchestra standing-room-only tickets can be had for $20. Season highlights include Puccini’s La Bohème, Verdi’s Rigoletto, Mozart’s Così fan tutte and The Magic Flute, and Bizet’s Carmen. Begins late September. The Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, 212.362.6000, metoperafamily.org/metopera
Happy 50th, Storm King Take a one-hour drive north of the GW Bridge and you can take in The View From Here: Storm King at Fifty, 5+5: New Perspectives at Storm King Art Center. Five artists new to the place, as well as five already represented artists, will display outdoor sculptures around its acres of hills and fields. The works will remain on view for the 2010 season and, in some cases, through 2011. Storm King Art Center, Old Pleasant Hill Road, Mountainville, 845.534.3115, stormking.org Mark di Suvero (b. 1933); Beethoven’s Quartet, 2003; lent by the artist and Spacetime C.C., New York. ©Storm King Art Center. Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
High Lights at the Metropolitan Opera
Blessing of the Animals service at St. John the Divine
All Creatures Great and Small You can stand in awe of the majestic (and still under construction) gothic stonework of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine anytime, but Sunday, October 3, is something special. During the Feast of St. Francis, all manner of critters including elephants, camels, sheep, dogs, and cats line up for the Blessing of the Animals. Call for event information and tickets. Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, 212.316.7490, stjohndivine.org
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"Cobalt Blue Series" fruit bowl by Michael Powolny manufactured for J. & L. Lobmeyr; Vienna, Austria, 1924–26. Museum purchase through gift of Arthur Liu and Anonymous Donor and from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund, 2009–18–122. "Ambassador" glass wine decanter, pattern no. 240 by Oswald Haerdtl manufactured for J. & L. Lobmeyr; Vienna, Austria, 1925. Museum purchase through gift of Arthur Liu and Anonymous Donor and from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund, 2009–18–110. Photos: Andrew Garn
Glass Heroes New York-based designer Ted Muehling will serve as the tenth guest curator of CooperHewitt, National Design Museum’s permanent collection ‘Selects’ series. Muehling will curate an exhibition of works drawn from the museum’s recent acquisition of 163 rare examples of glass from J. & L. Lobmeyr of Vienna, Austria. The collection dates from 1835 to the present, spanning virtually the entire history of the influential 175-year-old firm. Ted Muehling Selects: Lobmeyr Glass from the Permanent Collection on view until January 2, 2011. 2 East 91st Street, 212.849.8400, cooperhewitt.org
Fernand Léger, Woman Holding a Vase (definitive state) (Femme tenant un vase [état définitif]), 1927. Oil on canvas, 57 5/8 x 38 3/8 inches (146.3 x 97.5 cm). Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York. ©2009 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/ADAGP, Paris
When Chaos Ruled The Guggenheim Museum pays tribute to an art movement that took shape between the World Wars in Chaos and Classicism: Art in France, Italy, and Germany 1918–1936. At this time, classicism began to permeate the contemporary art world in response to the horrors of machine-age warfare. Featured are works of Balthus, Jean Cocteau, Giorgio de Chirico, Otto Dix, Hannah Höch, Fernand Léger, Henri Matisse, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pablo Picasso, and August Sander. October 1, 2010– January 9, 2011. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, 212.423.3500, guggenheim.org
MoMA’s Jewelry Box The MoMA Design Store’s Fall/Winter collection includes new jewelry, accessories, and other pieces from a crop of cool designers. Pictured: Dahlia Pins by Vacide Erda Zimic are three-dimensional felt brooches, the Metallic Flower Necklace by Diana Schimmel is a fanciful fairytale piece spun from fabric. MoMA Design Store, 44 West 53rd Street, 212.767.1050. MoMA Design Store, Soho, 81 Spring Street, 646.613.1367, moma.org
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Lit Up At Holiday Time Even Scroog-ish humbuggers are charmed by the sparkling New York tradition that is the annual lighting of the giant tree in Rockefeller Center. Nowadays, the 30,000 multicolored lights that grace its branches are energy-saving LEDs, and the 550-pound star at the top is crafted with 25,000 Swarovski crystals. The lighting ceremony happens Tuesday, November 30. Rockefeller Center Plaza at 50th Street and Fifth Avenue, rockefellercenter.com Photo Credit: Courtesy of Tishman Speyer-Photographer Bart Barlow
Art of Furniture An innovative New Yorker is given his due at The Met in The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs. The exhibit showcases about 50 pieces by the Brooklyn-born, Cooper Unioneducated furniture designer Charles Rohlfs (1853–1936). Rohlfs’s style contains elements of Art Nouveau abstraction but also drew upon English, Germanic, Asian, and Moorish designs. In turn, his work influenced the Arts and Crafts movement. The exhibition runs from October 19, 2010–January 23, 2011. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, 212.535.7710, metmuseum.org Corner Chair, 1898-99, Oak, 28-7/8 x 19 x 19 in., Dallas Museum of Art, Promised Gift of American Decorative Art 1900 Foundation in honor of Joseph Cunningham; Rocking Chair, ca. 1899, Oak, 32 1/2 x 24 3/4 x 33 in., Huntington Library, Botanical Gardens and Art Galleries, Promised Gift of American Decorative Art 1900 Foundation in honor of Joseph Cunningham
Butterflies Are Free Again Butterflies return to town in October, flying freely in a temperature-controlled conservatory as the American Museum of Natural History presents Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter. Butterflies from the families the Papilionidae (pah-pill-ee-ON-i-dee), or swallowtails; the Pieridae (PYAIR-i-dee), commonly known as whites and sulphurs; and the Nymphalidae (nim-FAL-i-dee), which includes morphos, longwings, and others are featured. American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212.769.5100, amnh.org (Photo Credit: AMNH\D. Finnin) OCT
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Books&Blogs Timeless Elegance: The Houses of David Easton
Antiquaires: Paris Flea Market
Living Architecture: Greatest American Houses of the 20th Century
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David Easton and Annette Tapert Stewart, Tabori and Chang 240 pages, $65
Laure Verchere Assouline 220 pages, $75
Dominique Browning & Lucy Gilmour Assouline 240 pages, $75
John Loring Abrams 224 pages, $50
Take one of the most preeminent names in design and couple it with one of my favorite design writers (Annette Tapert’s Power of Style was a staple in the nineties), and you have one eagerly anticipated book. Timeless Elegance is both a tribute and examination of the work and career of David Easton, one of the rare designers who is an architect, interior decorator, furniture maker, and landscape designer. An inductee into the Interior Design Hall of Fame in 1992, he has designed collections for Henredon, Robert Abbey, Lee Jofa, Cole and Son, Guy Chaddock, and Visual Comfort. The beautifully illustrated book features his wide array of work from a 45 room Georgian-style mansion in Mexico to a modern Aspen retreat. One of my favorite chapters, “Adler Revisited,” surveys his vast work in Lake Forest, Illinois, a town filled with so many David Adler/David Easton designed homes that they could literally rename the city Adler Easton Forest. Or at least a street. Easton’s partner, James Steinmeyer, designed all of the book’s black-and-white pencil drawings and museum-quality watercolors that depict the stages of the rooms from beginning to end. Albert Hadley penned the forward. A must-have for any design and architecture collection.
For some, a trip to Paris means a stop at the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame, and for others, the flea markets of Paris are a first, if not the only, destination. It’s the thrill of the hunt, the anticipation of the unexpected… think of it as the Academy Awards of collecting and the Olympics of shopping, where stamina, luck, and knowledge meet. Whether you are a treasure seeker or bargain hunter, Antiquaires covers the history of the SaintOuen markets (the largest in Paris) from their inception in the late 19th century to present day. The second section of the book is divided into chapters that cover the various types of dealers, their addresses, and offerings. “The Classics” chapter features the more traditional dealers while “The Modern” more art noveau, art deco, and contemporary. There is a chapter on curiosities, covering unique jewelry and gems, entitled “Unusuals.” The lavish photographs are filled with enticing artifacts of every type of treasure imaginable from this living marketplace. Readers will find the guidelines, maps, and addresses beneficial too (particularly those of the bars, restaurants, and shippers)… and, no doubt, will want to book a flight immediately after reading this book.
What constitutes a really great house? Living Architecture: Greatest American Houses of the 20th Century tackles this very question, showcasing some of the most classic, well known, and, dare I say, coveted houses of the past century. Written by former House and Garden editor-in-chief Dominique Browning and Lucy Gilmour (with a highly entertaining forward by former H&G design director Mayer Rus), the book features famed landmarks such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater and Mies Van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois. Browning commissioned seven photographers—Oberto Gill, Jason Schmidt, Victoria Sambunaris, Martyn Thompson, Raymond Meier, Robert Polidori, and François Halard—to photograph these houses as “artists looking at architecture as art.”The homes—twenty in all—represent an expression of each architect’s philosophy. Each iconic residence is far-ranging in both design and location from Richard Neutra’s Kaufman House in Palm Springs to Charles Gwathmey’s Amagansett abode. While many of these houses are well documented, the photographers give us their fresh take and vision, providing us with not only an architecture book, but a photography one as well.
John Loring, author and former design director of Tiffany and Company has penned a wonderful tribute and compilation of the extraordinary work of famed architect Joseph Urban. One of the most prolific designers and architects of the 20th century, Urban’s varied work included Art Déco buildings, sets for the Ziegfeld Follies productions, Metropolitan Opera (where he served as principal set designer), and Boston Opera, along with theaters, department stores, furniture, hotel ballrooms, and Hollywood film sets. (Some of his best work as an art director was on the 1921 film Enchanted). He excelled in a broad array of styles, ranging from Art Noveau and Déco, Symbolist, Secessionist, and Modernist, and it’s all here in a beautifully detailed 224-page book. His drawings, paintings, and renderings alone (two hundred fullcolor illustrations along with historic black-and-white shots) are worth the price of admission. Sadly, all that remains of the Viennese-born architect’s work today is Mar-ALago Bath and Tennis Club and the Paramount Theater in Palm Beach along with The New School and the base of the Hearst building in New York City. Thankfully, his life, work, and vision lives on in this beautifully designed book.
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Urban (Joseph) architecture, tables set by Pinto, David Easton’s complete visions, superstar houses, and a world-famous, century-old flea in Paris.
Alberto Pinto: Table Settings
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Alberto Pinto, Text by Dane McDowell Rizzoli, 216 pages, $60
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Internationally acclaimed designer Alberto Pinto specializes in interior architecture and design with a client list reading like a proverbial list of who’s who and reaching the four corners of the globe. A true Renaissance designer, he has excelled in all aspects of the practice, not only as a corporate and residential interior designer but furniture, tabletop (china and crystal), fabric, and leather designer as well. He has also added the title of author to his résumé, and Table Settings marks his sixth book. Clearly, this is a man who loves to entertain and has it down to a science. Known for creating the perfect environs for everything from intimate dinner parties to elaborate events, Table Settings chronicles it all right down to the tiniest detail. The book is pure inspiration as Pinto shows how to tailor the table to the occasion, adding textures, colors, and architectural details not thought of before. A variety of styles are covered, ranging from settings of Old World elegance and classic Baroque to the most minimal of contemporary table looks. And for busy people like me, who can barely cook, a book like this inspires me to make sure at least my table looks good.
There are numerous online blogs and magazines these days but how many can boast they made Time Magazine’s Design 100 and Design Week’s Hot 50 list of the most influential forces in global design? Dezeen holds the bragging rights, and with an impressive one million visitors per month. Since its inception in November of 2006, the online magazine/blog focuses on one simple mission—“to bring you the best architecture, design, and interiors projects from around the world before anyone else.” Marcus Fairs, former founding editor of Icon Magazine and author of Twenty-first Century Design and Green Design, is at the helm as editor. Dezeen features profiles and stories on architecture, design, the green movement, furniture, and the latest innovative products. A recent issue covered everything from a peak into the designs of the First Class cabins of Lufthansa airlines along with the work of Japanese, British, and Italian architects to book reviews, competitions, and events. Dezeenjobs covers the latest employment postings (a bonus these days!). Perhaps Design Week said it best—“As a medium it is unstoppable—if time-consuming. At its best, it offers a valuable and wellregulated platform for debate.” High praise indeed, and well worth it.
The Web site Better Living Through Design offers exactly what the title says, with a dazzling array of products, books, magazines, gifts, and home furnishing recommendations. Finally, a site that lives up to its name! The site began in 2005 as an online resource for all things design and was selected as one of Time Magazine’s Top 100 Design Influencers. Offerings are both utilitarian, unique, and design-worthy, and many never seen by a veteran shopper such as myself. The pets section offered a rather interesting Plexiglas bird house (Chaffinch House) that I wanted to purchase, and I don’t even own a bird. The Denhaus pet furniture (at long last a designer house for the litter box!) and Raymond stainless-steel sphere lamp were right up my alley. Everything on this site is beyond unexpected. There is also a great travel section, offering not only recommendations and images on national and international hotels and restaurants, but the latest in travel luggage, gadgetry, and organization. I even found design and art books in their book offerings section I had never heard of before. The gift section elevated the term unique to an even higher level, again with products (many from $25-$100) that were new to me.
I love it when I find a brand new blog to read, and this one comes from designer Tina Roth Eisenberg, a former Swiss who now lives in Brooklyn, New York. It’s called Swiss Miss (based on her design studio, not to be confused with the hot chocolate) and, like all blogs, started as her own personal journal and grew into a popular site that boasts a whopping 900,000 visitors. A former alum of Thinkmap, Eisenberg’s diverse design activities include teaching at Parsons School of Design, running a lecture series of monthly breakfasts called Creative Mornings, and a catchy organizational phone application called Teax Deux (aka To Do). Her clients include the Museum of Modern Art and the Food Network, and I wonder when this mother of two and wife of a kitchen designer sleeps. I particularly enjoy her blog posts on practical ways to use LinkedIn, tools to manage Twitter, and news about upcoming conferences, applications, and Web site help—it’s all in the “resources and tools” section and referrals. While many sites promote products and designs, Swiss Miss gets down to the basics of business. P.S. Designers will also enjoy the blog post “Clients From Hell”—one we can all relate to! OCT
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Beautiful new ways to root out weeds, radiate style, and steam heat simultaneously, hold a razor or toothbrush with panache, and mix feathers and crystals in heavenly fashion.
01 TRIPLE PLAY Multifunctional TaTu is part of Artecnica’s Design with Conscience Collection. Crafted by African artisans, designed by Stephen Burks, TaTu, which translates into “three,” references each piece’s three-fold modularity: the coffee table converts into a tray, bowl, and basket; the side table becomes a tray, bowl, and trash can. A stool provides seating. Of weather-resilient, galvanized steel, it’s perfect inside now and outside, once warmer temperatures return. Stool $170. Side table $440. Coffee table $550. Available in red or white. arctecnicainc.com
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CLEARLY ELEGANT A classic since 1917, the pure lines of Josef Hoffmann’s mouth-blown, muslin crystal Patrician Service harmonizes with every décor and will never go out of style. As delicate as glass can be—.7 to 1.1 mm. thickness—it is one of Hoffman’s most enduring designs. The 12piece group can be purchased for $2,465 or individually, with prices ranging from $130 for the liqueur glass to $625 for the wine decanter. neuegalerie.org
02 TOOTHSOME TREASURES Who would think “teeth” or “shaving” when shopping for inspired gifts? Luckily for the design-obsessed, Icelander Hlynur Atlason did and sculpted the Viktor toothbrush-and-razor holders to jazz up our most humdrum morning rituals. The set of three sleek shapes is available in 18k gold $55, silver $50, and black nickel $45. An artistic addition to any bathroom. kontextur.com
04 BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND Like pages ruffled by a breeze, the Front Page magazine rack from Kartell is a clever riff on an ordinary object. Made of light, shatter-resistant PMMA plastic, it comes in transparent crystal, smoke, yellow, pink and red, and matte white and black, inspired we’re told by such publications as National Geographic, La Gazzetta dello Sport and The Financial Times. 13 x 19 1/2 x 14 inches. $266. kartell.com 14
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OFF YOU GO! How difficult could it be? Hammacher Schlemmer’s Skatecycle, which won the International Design Excellent Award, and a permanent place in the Henry Ford Museum, combines a skateboard’s balanced turning, a casterboard’s nimble, undulating movements, and a snowboard’s foot control. Place your feet into the footboards, twist them inwards and outwards to move the wheels, and twist the upper body at the same time. Aluminum and composite frame. 32 x 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. $149.95. hammacherschlemmer.com
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Winner of the Innovation Award at Cologne’s International Furniture Fair, Joris Laarman’s Heat Wave electric radiator has also been exhibited at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. Turning a household necessity into a work of art, it not only looks beautiful on any wall, it radiates more heat than a conventional model thanks to its large surface area. Aluminum and polyurethane. 67 x 37 1/2 x 2 inches. $9,750. droog.com
With dazzling wit and style, Swarovski crystal raindrops “fall” from the coq-feathered, Black Nimbus hanging lamp designed by Steven Wine for And Bob's Your Uncle Couture Lighting. One of many equally plumy creations in the New Yorker’s off beat collection, it has a stiff linen interior and is also available in white. 31 x 36 inches. $9,000. abyulighting.com
08 rooting out weeds Eco-conscious gardening aficionados will love the Cobra Head Weeder made with a high percentage of recycled materials. The sharp steel blade breaks up densely packed soil while its unique shape ensures precise edging and weeding, and the tool’s curved neck makes it easy to reach stubborn roots. Made in America. Available in blue. 6 x 13 inches. $23. uncommongoods.com
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When You’re Wright, You’re Right
Thrown a curve, Andre Kikoski scores a big hit.
Imagine being a painter and asked to do a mural for the Sistine Chapel or a film director remaking a Hitchcock classic? Nerve-wracking and daunting are a few words that immediately come to mind.
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And so it was for Manhattan architect Andre Kikoski when he and his firm were asked to design the Guggenheim Museum’s new restaurant, The Wright (named after the famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, of course). After beating out stiff competition, Kikoski and his staff “got together and realized we were terrified of this. It’s an honest admission!” Once the shock and nerves wore off, the Harvard-educated architect notes, they began by “spending a fair amount of time digging around museum archives and thinking about what Frank Lloyd Wright would do if he were alive today.” Besides the fact the eatery is housed in, arguably, a masterpiece by one of the greatest architects of all time, the architecture firm of eight faced several parameters—a modest budget, a space that had to span fifteen years, and a design dynamic that needed to be simpatico with the art, architecture, and movement of the building’s iconic curves. Kikoski also felt the space should be “complementary of what Wright is but also our own in 2010.” Coinciding with the Guggenheim’s 50th anniversary, The Wright opened in Decemberof2009.the eatery has enjoyed rave reviews and international attention, particularly for its ability to honor and evoke the presence of wright in a small 1600-square-foot space , stay true to the museum’s art, but not be overwhelmed by the spiraling rotunda. Atthe centerpiece is British artist Liam Gillick’s site-specific installation commissioned by the Guggenheim and titled “The horizon produced by a factory once it had stopped producing views.” The brightly colored powder-coated aluminum wall structure is offset by the space’s muted white walls and resin floor that accomplished Kikoski’s objective that they “naturally had to stay within the color palette and keep it compatible with building.” the space also utilize s a variet y of materi als —blue leather for the custom banquette s and chairs that seat the re staurant ’s 58 diners, signature curvilinear walls of walnut are illuminated by fiber optic s , white corian tops and innovative metalwork treated with stippled metal concrete comprise the bar, and stainless-steel columns are used for the dining counters . The brave challenge paid off as Kikoski was named the 2010 James Beard Foundation Award winner for Outstanding Restaurant Design. And the accolades for the Harvard-educated architect don’t stop there—he was also a finalist for the CondéNast Traveler Innovation and Design Awards, two Lumen Awards for Lighting Excellence, and the Edwin Guth Memorial Award from the International Association of Lighting Designers. In addition, his firm has been heralded as one of “Ten Young Firms to Keep an Eye On” by Oculus, the AIA New York Chapter magazine, and a “Designer to Watch ” by New York Magazine. While The Wright has elevated Kikoski and company, the multidisciplinary architecture and design firm is involved in a variety of projects. The nineteen-story residential tower at 1280 Fifth Avenue is one of twenty-two residential buildings they have designed, and will house specially commissioned furniture in the public spaces by Ligne Roset. Seventeen high-end resorts, restaurants, and hotels and ten public and cultural projects also make up their lofty resumé. A ground-up project, Long Island City’s Z Hotel, is slated to open later this year along with a retail space in Bushwick. And if that is not enough, he is designing a lighting collection for Swarovski Crystal. When asked about his favorite Frank Lloyd Wright building, he admits he “doesn’t have a favorite Wright building”—except for, perhaps, the Guggenheim. And as Frank Lloyd Wright was a futurist, Kikoski’s projects and vision indicate he has an eye toward the future as well. And the future looks very bright.
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Living i n t h e C louds How new technology and management styles allow design firms, large or small, to boost their productivity and serve clients faster and better. Kristina O’Neal is a principal at AvroKO, the well-respected, high-profile New York City design firm that specializes in restaurant and hospitality design. Kristina and her partners are reinventing what it means to run a complex design office. AvroKO is transitioning itself into a “Results Oriented Work Environment” or ROWE, which allows its many associates to use technology to virtually commute from anywhere in the world. In other words, the old [bricks and mortar] office, where one is either “in” or “out” is replaced by a virtual workspace that exists across all time zones against a worldwide backdrop. This method allows staff to work simultaneously on multiple projects that are equally accessible to them no matter where they happen to be on any given day. In a ROWE workplace, companies aren’t as interested in micromanaging their staff members’ time at a particular desk, so long as they produce tangible results. Cloud computing is the foundation upon which this sort of virtual office is constructed. The “cloud” is the where your data files reside on the Web, rather than, say, on a computer or server in your office. All data is kept offsite— client files, pictures, projects, contacts, e-mails, quotes—and stored remotely on a Web server hosted by such companies as Microsoft, Google, and Apple. Cloud-based utilities like Google’s Picasa (for storing and filing photographs) allows Kristina’s team to access and arrange their entire image library from anywhere in the world. “One would be surprised at how much time is lost in design firms just looking for that right photo,” says O’Neal. “With Picasa, our images are all tagged for searches, and if we are in Shanghai doing last-minute changes to a presentation, we can login, grab what we need, and be ready to present in less than three minutes.” The competition for this type of service is heating up. Apple’s version of Picasa is MobileMe Gallery, part of the MobileMe suite of cloud-based services. With MobileMe, you can take your contacts, music, videos, apps, and anything else that resides on your computer or smart phone and have access to it 24/7 on any computer. iPads provide the AvroKO crew access to productivity applications while on the go. Apps like “Beat the Traffic,” which gathers traffic reports in major cities, and “Flight Track,” which provides real-time flight schedules, including delay and status updates, help them manage travel more efficiently. The team has even had occasion to use “Shazam,” the app that “hears” a song on a radio or other source, recognizes it, and stores it on your iPad or iPhone. AvroKO uses the app to design a musical backdrop and assemble playlists for the restaurants they create. At a different end of the interior design spectrum, Tobi Fairley is among the brave new breed of entrepreneurial dynamos that wrangles 26 hours out of each day with the help of technology. At 7 a.m., Tobi is on the phone, exchanging text messages, posting updates on Facebook, and reading e-mail. She hasn’t made it down to breakfast yet, but she’s managed to accomplish
as much as many people hope to do before lunch. Between client presentations, project management, vendor meetings, and being a wife and mother, she’s a prolific blogger and social media denizen. Nearly all of Tobi’s presentations are in digital format. Her color board is the only remaining analog, nonelectronic piece of her puzzle (for now). Tobi communicates with project managers in the field via SMS (Short Message Service) text messaging, or live photo and video feeds via MMS (Multimedia Message Service)—all through her iPhone. The latest iteration, the iPhone 4, allows for real-time video conferencing with another similarly equipped iPhone. Soon, video chat across all smart phone platforms will be as common as sharing documents between Apple and PC-based computers. The virtual Tobi creates more value for her company and for her customers, too, by embracing the latest technology. Is that chandelier high enough? Tobi can adjust the placement from half a state away and make sure it’s exactly the way she wants it before the electrician makes a final move. There is no waiting, no travel time, and her clients know she’s on top of every aspect of their project. On the supply side, consider a company that sells a wholesale product to interior designers and home furnishing stores. Assume they normally have 30 salespeople on the road, each lugging expensive 8x10 inch photographs of their lines that weigh over 25 pounds and need constant updating. Enter the iPad. Rather than printing, the company saves money by loading 1000 image files onto the iPad in just minutes. New products can be in front of designers within minutes of a new release, instead of days or weeks. The iPad eliminates manual price changes completely. Pricing will be part of the cloud library of information for each SKU availability and lead times will be part of the real-time information available as the device is updated automatically. This brave new world of technology and gizmos will, no doubt, have its detractors among the older guard. But piles of photos on desks that may make some feel more comfortable will seem like unnecessary clutter to the generation accustomed to multitasking and doing nearly everything online. And the limit to what this technology can do is governed only by imagination. AvroKO principals Greg Bradshaw, Adam Farmerie, Kristina O'Neal, and William Harris, have their feet on the ground but keep their computer files in a cloud.
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Tools for modern designers, reps, contractors, and clients.
1 moodboard pro Need an electronic cork board to assemble all your thoughts, images, influences, and inspirations behind your latest project? Here it is. Create a mood board to plan an event, design an interior, or visualize your next vacation. Notes and other important text can be attached to each image. $6.99 from the iTunes stores
2 ihandy carpenter Five handy tools in one program: a plumb bob, a surface level, a steel protractor, a steel ruler, and, once calibrated, an inclinometer/clinometer. $1.99 for iPhone or Android app
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3 ede sign assistant – kravet fabric Use your iPhone’s camera to match color, choose patterns, and search over 36,000 Kravet and Lee Jofa professional interior design fabrics and furnishings to help you find just the right things. It can also check Kravet’s current inventory. iPhone only. Free
4 mobileme from apple Automatically syncs e-mail, contacts, and calendar events on your Mac, PC, and iPhone. Store and share your files—even very large ones—including an image library that can be searched and edited for presentations. $99 for a one-year subscription
5 beat the traffic Live reports on traffic flows in congested cities. Receive updates on your Blackberry, iPhone, iPod, or iPad, with 3-D maps and animations, weather overlay, travel forecasts, and live images. $19.95 for a one-year subscription
6 repzio RepZio is a license-based, turn key application for wholesale, retail, and hospitality businesses. The app is a customizable iPad “point of sale” tool that increases the productivity of a traveling sales force and allows manufacturers to go green by eliminating the printing and shipping of traditional sales materials. By the close of a meeting with a client, an order can already be received at the factory. For license information, contact alex@repzio.com
7 pro connection – benjamin moore Project management app for designers and contractors using Benjamin Moore’s resources and products. Create a custom database with pictures of individual jobs, tagging colors, and products for each, plus storing reference information such as square footage and project notes. For iPhone. Free
8 flight track pro Receive updates on the most current flight info on your iPhone. Syncs with Tripit itineraries for updated flight delays, cancelations, gate changes, and weather reports, even when you’re in the air. $10 at the iTunes store
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By Catherine McHugh Portrait by Andrew French
She comes in colo rs Ghislaine Viñas Espouses a Lighthearted R ainbow Aesthetic At Ghislaine Viñas Interior Design, nothing is ever merely black and white. Instead, the company’s principal chooses the hottest reds, the coolest blues, and every color in between (along with stripes, polka dots, and the like) to formulate her signature design style.
Facing page, (Montauk House-Master Bedroom) The client loved mermaids, so this statue/lamp now presides. Kitsch? For sure, but it adds so much fun. On the back wall, photos of mermaids, of course! This page, (Bachelor Loft in Tribeca) A sulphur yellow wall creates a dramatic entry. Orange upholstery and an orange rug continue the warm tones. White furniture and walls keep the palate crisp, clean, and modern. OCT
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Born in the Netherlands, the winner of the 2007 Pantone “Color Outside the Lines” competition and the Benjamin Moore 2010 Hue Award (both in the Residential Interiors category) ascribes to a Dutch sensibility when it comes to design—even though she grew up in South Africa. “I’ve always felt that it’s in my blood. I think my sense of color just naturally comes from that because I really don’t shy away from it—I LOVE color. as a child, i would feel a rush of excitement when opening a box of crayons and by the thought of putting different colors together.” This passion, along with her childhood pursuits of attending open houses with her mother nearly every Sunday and creating Barbie-doll houses at the bottom of her closet eventually pointed her toward a career in interior design. While pursuing her degree in interior architecture from Philadelphia University, Viñas fell in love with New York City during her first visit and resolved to make it her home upon her graduation in 1990. “I even live in the same loft in Tribeca that I moved into with a bunch of roommates,” she says. “Everybody eventually left except me and then I met my husband and he moved in—and now we share it with our two little girls.” Indeed, her geographic happenstance has served as fertile ground for clients. Although she has completed both commercial and residential projects in Los Angeles, Holland, and all around the Tri-State area, Viñas has done much of her work in her Tribeca neighborhood. “I’ve been really lucky," she says. “It’s a great feeling because there are so many interesting projects happening here.” In fact, Viñas recently completed work on a large townhouse on Warren Street that she had been working on for the past three years. She has designed four residences and two offices for this client, Paige West, including the 10,000 square-foot office in the Starrett-Lehigh building in Chelsea, which put Viñas on the map about ten years after she arrived in the Big Apple. At that time, Viñas was working for a modular furniture company as a designer/sales person. “i was kind of learning th e busine ss end in a strange way—how to deal with people and how to get what i wanted without being pushy,” she explains. “I did a bit of freelance design work as well, but I felt that I was kind of losing track of my design aesthetic.” A friend introduced her to West in 1999, when the dot-com boom was in full swing and new offices were being set up all over the city. “I hadn’t really been that active in interior design up to that point, so I figured it was a long shot, but she and I hit it off and she loved my ideas.” Viñas then threw herself into creating a sophisticated office/art gallery out of what was a completely raw space with no electricity, no plumbing—not even an architect. “I was very green, but I told people that up front,” she says. “Certainly I had a background in this work, and my degree, but I hadn’t 1. Ghislaine Viñas captured near her Tribeca studio. 2. (Bachelor Loft in Tribeca-Living Room) The colors in this room were based on men's suiting—grays, charcoals, felts, and wools were used. The pops of color reference accent colors in neckties. 3. (Bachelor Loft in Tribeca-Dining Area and Kitchen Seating) Oranges, natural wood, and white are the colors. A repetition of rounded forms soften the feel of the space. 4. (Pied-à-terre in Manhattan) A strong orange back wall is echoed in the orange of the living room chairs. The only other colors in the space are white and cream.
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really gotten my feet wet in this situation before. So I pulled together a crew of people who I thought would do a good job. i think the smarte st thing to do is to accept that you can’t do everything and to figure out what you’re good at. It was hard work, but I loved the whole process.” That success prompted the designer to quit her full-time job and establish her eponymous design firm. “I figured it was now or never, but it was very tough at the beginning,” she admits. “I was just doing a lot of little jobs here and there.” Then West hired her again—this time to do a townhouse. “That was my first residential project and it got published in a design magazine, so that’s how I got rolling.” Now, ten years down the road, Viñas is quite choosy about the people she works with. The designer currently works closely with one full-time employee 1. (Montauk House-Master Bedroom) The headboard, an eBay find, was re-upholstered in blue corduroy and the frame painted white for a modern vintage vibe and a casual romantic look. 2. An installation for Interface combined sulpher yellow and turquoise, using the same raw materials used to make the carpet tiles. 3. (Montauk House-Guest Room) A study in grays, silvers, and whites. The only color is found in the custom headboard. 4. (Tribeca Leonard Street Loft) “People are sometimes surprised to learn that white is my very favorite color. I don't design without it, and I love designing all white rooms.” 5. (Tribeca Family Loft-Open Kitchen/Living Room) The space is all white with bamboo floors and a concrete floor and counter in the kitchen. The defining color was picked to match hot pink streaks in the client's hair. 6. (Montauk House-Entry) A custom linoleum rug is an introduction to the many colors to be found throughout the house. 7. (Montauk House-Guest Room) The design of the purple and orange guest room was inspired by the curtain fabric. Keeping much of the furniture white balances out the color.
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and calls in freelancers when necessary. “My business has grown bigger at times, but I haven’t always liked the tradeoff,” she says. “I am at every client meeting—it’s a very personal service.” This type of personal attention has allowed Viñas to build her business almost exclusively through word-of-mouth referrals. “i know that i’m moving in the right direction because my last project is always my favorite ,” she says. “I think I’m growing as a designer and I love the path that I’m taking. I would love to get into hotel design because I think my style really lends itself to a quirky, modern kind of place." “I always have a lot of fun doing the guest rooms in the houses I do because the design is not for a specific person, so it gives me more freedom,” she continues. “I just finished a guest house in upstate New York where everything is based on a picnic. The curtains have giant red-and-white plaid patterns and there are garden gnomes and light fixtures that are filled with plastic ants. It’s funny and it looks great and modern but it’s bordering on kitsch, which I enjoy. “the things that make me happiest in life are laughing and enjoying life and i think it ’s important to put them into interiors ,” she continues. “Of course, it’s important to get a strong architectural basis down, but I throw a lot of fun into my designs. Ultimately, especially regarding the residential side of my work, i just want to create home s for people that make them smile and feel really happy and comfortable . that ’s the most gratifying thing about my work.” Viñas does have some advice for prospective clients before they hire her to color their worlds: Be bold. “ you have to be somewhat courageous to work with me because a lot of people are much more comfortable thinking in terms of beiges and browns, and i just don’t do my best work in those parameters,” sheconcludes.“Iwant to work with people who will use my talents to their full capacity. That’s really important to me.”
1. (Montauk House-Basement Rec Room) Vintage Hawaiian surf photos, blown up and wallpapered onto two perpendicular walls. Long banquette seats double as extra beds. 2. (Tribeca Family loft-Kids Bathroom) All white except for the green grass tile (an actual photograph of grass) and a green sink. 3. (Montauk House-Guest Room) Each of the five guest rooms has a very different feel, color, and decor. This room has apple green walls, a silver and green wallpapered ceiling and black accents. 4. (Tribeca Penthouse) The client loved plates and had a collection. Viñas added to it by scouring thrift stores, garage sales, and antiques shops to find a fun, eclectic mix. 5. (Mixed Greens Gallery-Office) A collaboration with Leven Betts Architects. The entire space is white except for the interior rooms. Like when biting into a bonbon—there's a surprise inside. 6. (Pied-à-terre in Manhattan) A simple palate of green, black, and white is made interesting by varying the greens—combining chartreuse and apple keeps things interesting. 7. (Montauk HouseKitchen) Powder blue walls and a bright blue table give color to this white kitchen. 8. (Bachelor Loft in Tribeca-Office and Pink Guest Room) Warm tones were used in all the public spaces and cool tones in the bachelor's private spaces. The office is fresh green. The guest room was designed with the client's sister in mind.
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Eats’N’Sleeps Anissa annissarestaurant.com 13 Barrow Street 212.741.6699
Plein Sud pleinsudnyc.com 85 West Broadway 212.204.5555
Shake Shack Theater District shakeshack.com 691 Eighth Avenue 646.435.0135
Betel betelnyc.com 51 Grove Street 212.352.0460
Like the phoenix rising from the ashes, Anissa reopened a year after a fire shut it down. The restaurant, whose name means women in Arabic, was originally opened in 2000 by Chef Anita Lo, and shortly thereafter, the chef and restaurant quickly gained acclaim. Lo’s contemporary American cuisine reflects her multicultural upbringing as a secondgeneration Chinese-American and her classic French training. The menu brings back a few favorites from the original menu, such as the misomarinated sable with crispy silken tofu in a bonito broth; pan-roasted farm chicken with sherry, white truffles, and pig’s feet; and seared foie gras with soup dumplings and jicama. New dishes include grilled squab with fava beans; and tuna hot and cold, a dish featuring tuna belly, tuna tartare, and tuna bone marrow. The restaurant, which suffered serious damage from the 2009 fire, has been completely renovated, but not much as changed—which, for those who know, is a good thing. The layout—a street level bar and slightly elevated dining room—remains the same. The dining room allows for intimate dining with cozy banquettes and uncrowded space between tables. And like the original, the palette features soft creams, yellows, and neutrals against crisp white, while newly added reds and browns add more depth and richness to Anissa.
Sometimes there seems to be no relief from a concrete jungle full of tourists, trendies, and tykes—until you step into a space that transports you to another place—a place like a French café. This is what restaurateur Frederick Lesort’s Plein Sud, located in the Smyth Tribeca Hotel, in Tribeca offers. The AvroKOdesigned French brasserie is at once rustic, modern, and industrial. The front of the restaurant is lined with wooden stools and benches above which float a partial scrap wood ceiling. The pièce de résistance is the blue marble bar with chunky barnlike cladding. Above it hang screens that are reminiscent of soil sifters used by gardeners. The main dining room is a blend of warm-weathered wood, cool blue upholstery, and crisp white walls. The subtle gardening theme is carried through with tools—such as reclaimed sap harvesting cups—showcased in a large cabinet. Executive Chef Ed Cotton crafts Plein Sud’s market-fresh and seasonal menu, which features dishes influenced by the gastronomic heritage of France, including poisson cru, raw hamachi, radish, avocado and coriander dressing; and poulet roti forestiere, rosemary-mushroomstuffed chicken, baby spinach; and duo of escargot persillade, sautéed escargot, hazelnut and escargot pomme dauphine, watercress coulis, and wild mushrooms.
The way to someone’s heart is often through their stomach and so it seems fitting that Shake Shack has made its way to the heart of New York’s Theater District. Danny Meyer’s Shake Shack was born from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park created to support the Madison Square Park Conservancy. The cart was a success and lines formed daily, so it reopened for an additional two summers before the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Madison Square Park Conservancy allowed for the creation of a permanent food kiosk in the park. Shake Shack instantly became an NYC institution. The Theater District menu features all the original favorites, plus a selection of concretes inspired by its new digs, including Great White Way (vanilla custard, marshmallow sauce, and crispy crunchies); Pretzel! The Concrete (chocolate custard, peanut butter sauce, chocolatecovered pretzels, and marshmallow sauce); and Jelly’s Last Donut (vanilla custard, Doughnut Plant Donuts, strawberry preserves, and cinnamon sugar). Shake Shack’s new home was designed by SITE Environmental Design. To minimize the restaurant’s environmental footprint, SITE introduced recycled sustainable materials, including reclaimed antique barn wood siding, fiber cement board wainscot, and handmade tables constructed from old bowling alley lanes.
The nights in big cities of Southeast Asia can be exciting, sultry, and sexy. The people are exotic, the energy is boundless, and the food is enticing and cheap. Bringing this experience and translating it to suit New York taste could only be done by Australian chef Adam Woodfield and entrepreneur Luke Fryer, who are very familiar with the Asian culture prevalent in Sydney. Named for the betel leaf used by numerous Asian cultures for its range of curative properties, West Village hotspot Betel offers modern Southeast Asian cuisine based upon the fare offered by hawker food stalls. The menu includes chicken betel leaf with smoked eggplant chili and shallot jeow; West Coast oysters with nahm jim and crunchy fried shallots; house-made scallop and cilantro dumplings with garlic chives and chili oil in a light broth; and crispy pork hock with tamarind, plum sauce, and nahm plah prik. Betel was fashioned by designer Martin Brudnizki, one of the most closely watched young talents in hospitality design now. The industrial chic environment Betel embodies was realized by taking advantage of available exposed brick and adding bleached woods. Modern light fixtures and hexagonal concrete floor tiles add to the rustic backdrop, while a dramatic 24-seat bar with bold red stools and an aged pewter top provides a focal point for the space.
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Plein Sud adds je ne sais quoi to Tribeca, a little leaf is the city’s newest Asian hotspot, and The Jane reawakens Village history.
Nuela nuelarestaurant.com 43 West 24th Street 212.929.1200
Cienfuegos cienfuegosny.com 443 East Sixth Street 212.614.6818
The Jane Hotel thejanenyc.com 113 Jane Street at the Hudson River 212.924.6700
Andaz 5th Avenue andaz5thavenue.com 485 Fifth Avenue 212.601.1234
Heating up the Flatiron District is Nuela, a South American-inspired restaurant and ceviche bar from Executive Chef/Partner Adam Schop. Both the design and the menu are influenced by the cuisine and traditions found throughout South America—Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Outfitted by fashion designer Angel Sanchez and interior designer Christopher Coleman, Nuela glows with energetic red hues and industrial accents. The interior features dark woods and clean white walls punctuated with fiery red and orange fabrics that reference the South American color palette and draw inspiration from colonial “comedores” (dining rooms) found throughout the continent. The space is divided into three separate areas—the more casual 50-seat cevicheria and bar is flanked by more formal dining rooms with long communal tables that lend a festive atmosphere. The menu includes an assortment of small plates like spicy tuna with crispy rice and creamy panca and foie gras croquetas. Over 15 seasonal ceviches like lobster with cucumber, lime, ginger, shiso and pink peppercorn, and scallop with charred pineapple, vanilla, and mint are offered. Entrees include scallops with humitas, parmesan-creamed leeks and tomato vinaigrette, and churrasco with yuca hash browns and chimichurri.
Add another name to the list of cool bars worth visiting in the East Village. The newest, Cienfuegos, is a “secret” rum bar with no storefront. Instead, partygoers enter through Carteles Sandwich Shop (past lucious Cuban sandwiches) and climb a flight of stairs before entering the lounge and being transported to a Cuba of yesteryear. One room is painted a vibrant Caribbean green with high-backed tufted banquettes, hand-painted ceramic tiles, and intricate metalwork. Another room is outfitted with a large conference table surrounded by traditional wingback chairs in creamy leather, and the pink room boasts elaborate hand-painted scrollwork details and more inviting tufted banquettes that lure partygoers to sit and chat over rum cocktails. The drink menu, created by renowned mixologist Charlotte Voisey, includes specialties such as Hotel Nacional (Appleton 12, apricot brandy, pineapple, fresh lime, champagne, and fresh mint) served in a punch bowl; and La Habana (chamomile-infused simple syrup, rose, elderflower, Mount Gay Eclipse Silver, Hendrick’s, lemon, apple juice, egg whites, and angostura). And, yes, Cienfuegos offers Cuban fare from Carteles, including shrimp in garlic and rum mojo; and the illustrious El Cubano (roasted pork, sliced ham, swiss and provolone cheeses, pickles, and garlic mustard).
The Jane Hotel, nestled on the bank of the Hudson River, is a 200-room mini-chic hotel that is rich with stories far bigger and grander than its guestrooms. The rooms are quaint— in other words, small—some without bathrooms, but size is not the point of the hotel. The point is to engulf guests in New York history. Landmarked in 2001, the six-story structure was designed in 1908 by William A. Boring, the architect behind the immigrant stations at Ellis Island, and was originally built to house sailors. Four years later, survivors of the Titanic took refuge there and held a memorial for those who perished. The lobby once served as a ballroom, theater, and rock club called the Jane Street Theater in the 1980s and ’90s. It was during this time that the hotel found its place in roll and rock history as the birthplace of the legendary rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. In 2008—the hotel’s centennial—Sean MacPherson and Eric Goode, who also own and operate The Bowery Hotel, The Park Restaurant, and The Maritime Hotel, began to restore the hotel. Today, the lobby and bar (consisting of three rooms) serves as an eclectic living room—replete with artwork, objects, and paraphernalia collected on scouting trips around the world— where guests can socialize and drink up the past.
Rising above the Public Library and Bryant Park, The Andaz 5th Avenue is a hotel that pays homage to the city. The first full New York City hotel by designer Tony Chi, a muted palette and exposed pipe ceilings channel industrial New York and the calm of pre-dawn midtown; open spaces, open kitchens, and residential style furniture add a home-like feeling to the space; factory sash windows are reminiscent of pre-war apartments and factories, and provide unrestricted panoramic views. Natural materials such as black- and white-washed poplar and rich grey basalt provide a counterpoint to the sheen of white lacquer finishes and marquis lighting. In playful contrast, a striking 14-foot vermillion painting by Carlos Capelán and a Nick Hornby sculpture represent the dynamic energy of Manhattan. Of the 184 rooms, 36 are suites, six of which have terraces overlooking the library. Guestrooms have 12-foot ceilings and double-glazed windows. Black-washed poplar shutters enclose the oversized bathrooms that are lined in polished travertine marble. A 38-seat restaurant on the ground floor offers a menu with ingredients sourced from local farms and notable purveyors such as Katz’s Delicatessen, Sullivan Street Bakery, and the Pickle Guys, bringing you a total New York experience.
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How do you feel about celebrities who moonlight as designers? Are they good for the industry or should they leave it to the pros?
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Glenn Lawson A very successful pairing many years ago was Todd Oldham with La-Z-Boy. The huge difference is that he is a fashion designer with a wonderful, quirky sensibility—perfect to elevate La-Z-Boy from the Man Cave staple to something modern and fun.
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Sandra Espinet I’m not being an elitist design snob, but let’s be real. Venus Williams and Beyoncé are hiring people to execute their “branded” concepts. None of them are true designers. They are celebrities with great taste. And there is a difference. Samples of Venus Williams' VStarr's commercial and residential design.
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Vanessa De Leon I wish all celebrities success in their goals, but designing your own space is different from making it into a career. Each step of my education played a huge role in my success today.
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Additional photography by Andrew French
W ith or Against : Anyway you slice it, wood grain is the essence of natural beauty.
Salvaged Satinwood Pedestal available at Tucker Robbins, 212.355.3383 Hand Scraped Saw Trace Oak available at Restoration Timber, 877.980.WOOD
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French Transition Night Table available at Colombo USA, Inc., 212.683.3771 Lamp Table available at Hickory Chair Pearson, 212.725.3776
Soleil De Minuit Double Dresser available at Grange, 212.685.9494
Sideboard by A.S.Morris available at Couture Showrooms, 212-689-0730 Harper Cabinet available at Henerdon, 212.679.5828
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Estrella available at Brueton, 212.838.1630
Totem Nightstand available at Ted Boerner, 212.675.5665
Custom Omni Dining Table available at Century Designer Showroom, 212.479.0107
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Normandie Desk from The Bill Sofield Collection available at Baker Knapp & Tubbs, 212.779.8810
George Bullock Pedestal Table available at Baker Knapp & Tubbs, 212.779.8810
Wharf Table Lamp by Currey & Company Lighting available at Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., 212.545.0032
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Detail of Gold Grain Table by David Rockwell available at Dennis Miller Associates, 212.684.0070
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Clockwise from top left Plentitude shown in teak inlaid with brass available at Odegard, Inc., 212.545.0069 Rikyu Collection Media Cabinet in white oak, straw finish by Condé House available at Ted Boerner, 212.675.5665 Marone VC marble top available at Saladino Furniture. Inc., 212.684.3720 Rikyu Collection Armchair in walnut, dark brown finish by Condé House available at Ted Boerner, 212.675.5665
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Smooth Curves With its handsome profile, the Paquebot Chair from the André Arbus Collection at Baker is a study in curves and symmetry. It features a low-slung upholstered seat and graceful, swooping arms. Brass accents cap the arms as well as the feet of both the chair and its matching ottoman. Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com
Suspend Disbelief The truly innovative and striking Target Bookshelf at Atelier Interior Design is made in Italy. The shelves are composed of small crosses that appear to be suspended independently within the frame, yet provide structure that supports the books that in turn form the connective tissue between them. Atelier Interior Design, Suite 202, 212.696.0211, atelier-nyc.com OCT
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Tuft Enough With a playful touch, Oscar de la Renta’s Tufted Slipper Chair for Century Furniture brings an element of surprise to a room. Shown here in red ultra leather, the deep button tufting gives it serious edge, while the dimensions keep it fun and unexpected. Century Furniture Showroom, Suite 200, 212.479.0107, centuryfurniture.com
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Urban Chic The Parioli Bed designed by Luigi Gentile for Couture Showrooms is shown here in Makassar ebony, and available in myriad exotic woods and custom options. Self contained and compact, it’s perfectly suited for New York (or other city) living. Couture Showrooms, Suite 715, 212.689.0730, coutureshowrooms.com Seasoned Inside and Out Home & Garden - Salt & Pepper, Maxwell’s fourth book in Maxwell’s series of performance fabrics, can withstand years of normal exposure to sun, rain, and chlorine. Chaise is a plush velvet, Pattern Belvedere is a soft brushed-cotton look in bright, saturated colors, and Expose is a chic new faux leather. Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, Suite 414, 212.779.4540, maxwellfabrics.com
Pick Up the Pieces At Restoration Timber you can create your own custom wood mosaic from reclaimed end grain oak and walnut tiles as small as 1/2 inch to use in flooring, wall paneling, or table design. With custom finishing and wood choices, the possibilities are nearly endless. Restoration Timber, Suite 436, 877.980.WOOD, restorationtimber.com
Floored by Art In her Artist-Inspired Collection, Stephanie Odegard literally takes colors off a page or canvas and translates them into art for the floor. Her interpretation of the work of Belgian painter Narcisse Tordoir was inspired by the graphic artistry of bold geometry and the daring contrast in black and white. Odegard, Inc., Suite 1205/1206, phone 212.545.0069, odegardinc.com
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Feel the Pull This sculptural Cabinet Knob, from the Brut Collection designed by Ted Boerner, is crafted in Idaho by Rocky Mountain Hardware. Made from recycled, art-grade bronze, it's shown here in a silicon bronze rust finish. The piece has an organic feel as well as a comfortable sophistication. Offered in a range of shapes. Ted Boerner Showroom. Ted Boerner, Suite 515, 212.675.5665, tedboerner.com
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Golden Vessel Tucker Robbins’s Porcelain Mortar (shown in gold gloss) is also a stool and side table. During harvest, the Kalinga of the Philippines would invert the mortar and pound grain in the bowl on the underside. After the harvest, they used it for seating. This traditional Filipino form is now reinterpreted by the exceptional porcelain artisans of Peru. Tucker Robbins, Suite 504, 212.355.3383, tuckerrobbins.com
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Oval and Out Two tiers of glass supported by tubular stainless-steel legs form the Goggles Table designed for Brueton by Stanley Jay Friedman. Made with oval glass, the Oval Goggles Table displays their ability to customize their own products. Brueton, Suite 1502, 212.838.1630, brueton.com
Complexity Made Simple The Large Pendant Light by David Gulassa at Profiles achieves simplicity of form through the unique combination of its materials. Layers of metal and glass crisscross, both enveloping and supporting the light at the center of it all. In steel or nickel finish. Profiles, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com
Modern Lady Lorae, designed by Douglas Levine, is a fully customizable lounge seating and chair collection. Levine describes it as “a sleek, sexy woman, with striking curves.� The collection has a vintage modern feel, and the unique side arm curve is the perfect height for a comfortable pose. The Bright Chair Company, Suite 1511, 212.726.9030, brightchair.com
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Strapped in for Travel In the living room or at the foot of the bed, have fun with Eric Brand’s versatile new Luggage Strap Coffee Table at Dennis Miller. Wood, stainless steel, leather and glass combine to create a unique piece that travels throughout the home and conjures memories of faraway places. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com
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A Different Sideboard Handcrafted in France from solid French cherry wood, Grange’s Saphir Sideboard is a new addition to the Exception de Grange Collection, which uses highly creative and sometimes avant-garde finishes. Shown in prestige blue, this piece takes a traditional style with a charming distressed look and gives it a contemporary twist with bold color and texture. Grange, Suite 201, 212.685.9494, grange.fr
Stack and Leaf Alone or in a pair, the Silver Leaf Stacking Tables, part of the From Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon Collection, offer a brilliant accent to a seating arrangement. Elegantly elemental, the clean architectural designs are softened by the luster of the silver leaf finish. Henredon Interior Design Showroom, Suite 1601, 212.679.5828, henredon.com
Call for a Butlers Butlers tables work in living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, or as a bar. Pearson’s Butlers Tray Table features a removable top with a shagreen bottom and gilded sides. The handles are polished brass and the base of the tray is felted for use. The base features gilded legs and polished brass feet and stretcher. Hickory Chair Pearson, Suite 616, 212.725.3776, hickorychairpearson.com
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Get the Drift? This charming Driftwood Chandelier from Currey & Company Lighting is made out of natural driftwood worn smooth by time and by the sea. Each found piece is selected then fit into place by hand, making every chandelier one of a kind. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, 212.545.0032, minka.com
Model Marriage John Saladino’s Barquito Sconce marries the sleekness of his original Saladino Wall Sconce with the more industrial Trilogy Lamp design to create an ample yet unobtrusive light. Shown here in SFI platinum (plated) finish. Saladino Furniture, Inc., Suite 1600, 212.684.3720, saladinostyle.com
Calling All Curios The 19th-century English-style Half-Round Curio Cabinet from Colombo, USA always reflects its surrounding well. It features ebony trim, interior lightning, and a mirrored back panel reflects each item inside the cabinet beautifully. The cabinet is handcrafted in olive ash wood burl with glass shelves, one drawer, and two doors. Colombo USA, Inc., Suite 809, 212.683.3771, colombomobili.com
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1. Finish With Chocolate This Modern Table Lamp by George Kovacs at Metropolitan Lighting has smooth curves of chrome, finished in a rich chocolate color paired with a brown linen shade. 2. Get the Door The Chandler Door Cabinet from Henredon’s Artway Collection exudes an Oriental spirit and features a crème parchment finish spiced with decorative metal corner brackets and a faux dark bronze metal base. OCT
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3. Metal or Mellow Living Color is a two-pattern collection exclusive to Maxwell. Pattern Mellow is a fine cotton and linen blend, and Pattern Metallica has an edgier look with a subtle metallic surface glaze. 4. Smoking in the Club Inspired by smoking club chairs of the 1940s, this sleek Club Chair from Pearson features a tight tapering back, tub shape, curving square arms, and a generous boxed seat cushion. 5. 13-Step Program The Nara Chest from the Bill Sofield Collection at Baker undergoes a 13-step finishing process. Gold leaf is rubbed to randomly expose the brick lacquer underneath. The final step is a hand-applied chevron pattern. 6. Shout or Whisper A wide range of exterior and interior finish choices for the Plateau Nightstand 4-Drawer at Dennis Miller Associates can transform it from a classically understated whisper to a look-at-me shout. 56
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7. Right There in Black and White A contemporary take on a vintage-looking piece with traditional lines, the Two-Door Chest from Grange’s Exception de Grange Collection has a daring finish of black and white stripes. 8. Scraped By The warm, varied tone and grain pattern of chestnut is only available today through reclaimed wood like Hand Scraped Chestnut Flooring from Restoration Timber. 9. Festooned With Bronze Colombo’s 18th-century Breakfront displays an austere charm, which is softened by neoclassical festoon inlays and gold-plated bronze mountings. Available in plume walnut or plume mahogany.
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10. Simply American The classically modern America Sofa, designed for Brueton by Stanley Jay Friedman, has a unique simplicity at its core. Available by itself or with lamps and/or tablets. 11. Concave Exploration (facing page) Oscar de la Renta’s Greek Key Drawer Chest by Century Furniture features concave drawer fronts with figured primavera veneer and polished nickel hardware and trim. The drawer pull and feet are reminiscent of a Greek key motif.
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12. Kumbuck Too The Japanese Coffee Table from Tucker Robbins celebrates the grain of a salvaged kumbuk log from Sri Lanka. Shown with hand-carved poufs and natural pedestals. 13. Drops of Fire Like hot drops of molten glass, Philip Nimmo’s Mattonella Fire Screen at Profiles glows with the warmth of hand-blown colored glass and forged iron. 14. Digging Scallops The pleasing curved arms and back and elegant skirt define John Saladino’s Scallop Chair. The scale makes it suitable for dining or occasional use.
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15. Move Me Again The Plura Sofa at Atelier gives you options, thanks to arm sections that fold, plus a seat and back that swivel for sitting, lounging, or sleeping in total comfort. 16. Hide Me The Monti Sofa by Luigi Gentile at Couture Showrooms is upholstered entirely in black long hair hide with walnut details. Crafted locally, it can be customized to your needs. 17. Thin Skinned The Floral Credenza by Stephanie Odegard is first hand carved in teak wood and then covered in a tight skin in your choice of fine silver, copper, brass, or white metal. 18. Touchy Feely Ted Boerner says his new hardware collections for Rocky Mountain Hardware, including their Shift Cabinet Knob “celebrate touch, feeling, and an immediate sense of human scale.”
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Baker Knapp & Tubbs As its name suggests, the Irish Chinese Chippendale Cabinet from Baker combines multiple elements in mahogany for a distinct look. A pediment adorned with scrolls, swags, and ribbon ties sits above glazed doors flanked by carved uprights, while a pierced frieze with a central scallop shell sits below. Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com
Colombo USA, Inc. Colombo’s Round Biedermeier Dining Table is hand made in yew and cherry wood. The top is designed with floral inlays on an ebony background and an ebony band surrounding its outside contour, depicting its influence from the neoclassical period. The pedestal is decorated with lion’s feet. Colombo USA, Inc., Suite 809, 212.683.3771, colombomobili.com OCT
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The idea for doing a damask collection came to Stephanie during a visit to a textile museum in Madrid. Niagara IV (in Onyx) was inspired by early Islamic silks, many of Spanish and Italian origin, some attributed to Iran, some to Byzantium. Odegard rugs are contemporary works of art in the great tradition of collecting textiles. Odegard, Inc., Suite 1205/1206, 212.545.0069, odegardinc.com
The Moonlight drapery collection is woven to an extra wide 122 inches; Pattern Flash is a shimmery texture woven with fine yarns to allow an easy drape; and Flicker is the coordinating 3-inch, tone-on-tone stripe. The color palette twinkles with metallic gray, gold, and bronze, and shines with bright orange, fire red, and teal blue. Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, Suite 414, 212.779.4540, maxwellfabrics.com
Brueton The Tee Console, designed for Brueton by J. Wade Beam, is characterized by the sculptural interplay of cylindrical forms. The simplicity of the pedestal base flows into the cantilevered arms, which are sliced to reveal the depth of the glass or stone top and sides. Brueton, Suite 1502, 212.838.1630, brueton.com
ATELIER The soft line of the backrest of the Coast Sofa communicates a sense of comfort that seems both informal and majestic—like the time-softened curve of a shoreline or seaside hills. The shape, along with soft cushioning oozes comfort. A dormeuse with the same line matches this sofa. Atelier Interior Design, Suite 202, 212.696.0211, atelier-nyc.com
SALADINO John Saladino’s style is evident down to the last Toss Pillow. His use of exquisite materials and deftly applied trims help him to pull a scheme together and soften the overall look, not to mention provide added comfort. Saladino Furniture, Inc., Suite 1600, 212.684.3720, saladinostyle.com Restoration Timber Using Hand-Scraped Reclaimed White Oak and Walnut Flooring, you can recreate flooring from 200 years ago with the same wood that was available at the time. The product’s classic beauty, however, is equally at home in a modern loft apartment as an antique farmhouse. You can also design your own custom inlay pattern and finish. Restoration Timber, Suite 436, 877.980.WOOD, restorationtimber.com
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PROFILES The Barramundi Dining Table by William Yeoward is made from chestnut wood with polished nickel ring details at the base. The designer says, “I rather love ship’s furniture from the 1930s, and as I come from a shipping family, I was able to delve into a previous Yeoward archive and remodel a vintage style.” Profiles, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com century furniture The Pagoda Bar Cabinet from Oscar de la Renta Home by Century Furniture is a beautiful example of how Century’s skilled artisans and finishers can create one-of-a-kind pieces. The combination of the Tangerine top with gold leaf and the Cream base makes this piece a standout. Century Furniture Showroom, Suite 200, 212.479.0107, centuryfurniture.com
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Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. With clean satin steel lines and a white linen shade, this Contemporary Counter Weight Pendant by George Kovacs has a frosted acrylic diffuser and is adjustable in height, making it a functional choice for many areas. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, 212.545.0032, minka.com
THE BRIGHT CHAIR COMPANY Hampton, a well-tailored new occasional chair by Stan Gottlieb for The Bright Chair Company, has a distinctive curved leg. Customize the seat depth, back height or configuration, and leg detail to your needs. Bright uses only water-based adhesives and catalytic finishes with no VOCs, and all of their suppliers are Smart Wood Certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. The Bright Chair Company, Suite 1511, 212.726.9030, brightchair.com
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The Lattice Chair by John Saladino is a variation on a theme. The beauty and softness of rift oak cut and classical grid pattern form a cradle for the upholstered lounge chair. Shown in the barest of finishes (limed with clear sealer) and glimmer-glass-crisp glazed linen in vanilla. Saladino Furniture, Inc., Suite 1600, 212.684.3720, saladinostyle.com
Baker Knapp & Tubbs One of Baker’s most celebrated chairs, the Oval X-Back Dining Chair from the Barbara Barry Collection, has an emphasized oval back and a generous seat resting on tapered, flaring legs. Available in all Baker standard and premium finishes including java (shown). Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com
HICKORY CHAIR PEARSON This sofa embodies everything that Pearson is known for—classic styling, comfort, and quality. The premium hardwood frame, eight-way hand-tied springs, and luxurious cushioning create the core. Pearson stocks over ten different seat and back cushion constructions, ranging from billowy soft down to hypoallergenic fillers. Customize Pearson’s design to your height, length, or sectional needs. Hickory Chair Pearson, Suite 616, 212.725.3776, hickorychairpearson.com
Ted Boerner San Francisco-based furniture designer Ted Boerner has created five new cabinet hardware collections that include chunky handles and asymmetrical knobs and pulls (like this Tab Cabinet Pull). The collections are produced with sand- and investment-casting techniques that employ a high level of handwork and give each piece a unique feel. Ted Boerner, Suite 515, 212.675.5665, tedboerner.com
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Couture Showrooms The Giulia Tufted Sofa, designed by Luigi Gentile, is upholstered with snowball tufting, a technique rarely seen today due to the large amount of skill and craftsmanship required. Chairs, love seats, ottomans, and benches are also available, and all of them can be crafted to order in Couture’s local workroom. Couture Showrooms, Suite 715, 212.689.0730, coutureshowrooms.com
Dennis Miller Associates The unique blend of materials in the Ulu Table from Jiun Ho’s Africa Collection makes a bold, vibrant statement. The table base, inspired by the baobab trees of Botswana, is cast in bronze and the top is available in both lacquer or standard wood finishes. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com
HENREDON The Lady’s Desk from the Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon Collection is both light and feminine. Refinement is found in the details—ivory paint finish, felt-lined top drawers, and nickel pulls and sabots. Also available in other Barbara Barry Brushwork finishes: black, moon shadow, dovetail grey, boxwood, and pebble. Henredon Interior Design Showroom, Suite 1601, 212.679.5828, henredon.com
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GRANGE The Victoria Sleigh Bed is named for Queen Victoria, and is featured in the Louis-Philippe Collection, which mixes the essence of Louis-Philippe styling with Restoration period elements. This regal sleigh bed is composed of refined curves and broad scrolls artfully hand carved from blonde French cherry wood. Grange, Suite 201, 212.685.9494, grange.fr
TUCKER ROBBINS Tucker Robbins’s Japanese Organic Dining Table showcases nature. Created at their New York City studio from salvaged, organic-edge hardwoods, the beauty of wood is evident in each unique piece. It is grouped here with a C Bench, a Waterfall Sideboard, and Teardrop Lamps in rattan. Tucker Robbins, Suite 504, 212.355.3383, tuckerrobbins.com
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APROPOS Suite 102
ATELIER INTERIOR DESIGN Suite 202
BAKER KNAPP & TUBBS Suite 300
BENJAMIN MOORE & CO. Suite 714
Apropos is a fourth-generation showroom to the design trade. Serving the design community for over 25 years with uncompromised service and product offerings, Apropos strives to be a leader for self and for future generations. Apropos, Suite 102, phone 212.684.6987, fax 212.689.3684, apropos-furniture.com
Atelier offers an exceptional selection of residential and contract furniture, lighting, accessories, and artwork. The contemporary designs offered are advanced in quality, comfort, functionality, and aesthetics. Atelier's mission is to provide a plethora of lifestyle alternatives in contemporary living and provide highly personalized service and inspiration. Atelier Interior Design, Suite 202, phone 212.696.0211, fax 212.696.0299, atelier-nyc.com
Founded in 1902, Knapp & Tubbs was Chicago’s first wholesale decorative furniture showroom. Today, Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Inc., remains one of the largest wholesale distributors in the industry, representing some of the world’s finest manufacturers with 17 showrooms in major U.S. design districts and one in Paris. Pictured: Drink table from the Jacques Garcia Collection, featuring optional shelves with mirror glass inlays. Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 300, phone 212.779.8810, fax 212.689.2827, bakerfurniture.com
Benjamin Moore has opened the doors of its new designer showroom for the New York City design community. This to-the-trade showroom brings the company’s color design tools and color consulting directly to the New York City market. The goal is to be at the heart of the design community—to provide convenience, accessibility, service, and inspiration when it comes to color selection. Benjamin Moore & Co., Suite 714, phone 212.684.2001, fax 212.684.2115, benjaminmoore.com
BRUETON Suite 1502
CASA Suite 707
CENTURY FURNITURE SHOWROOM Suite 200
CLIFF YOUNG, LTD. Suite 505
Brueton, a U.S. manufacturer based in New York, manufactures a full line of contemporary furniture including sofas, tables, chairs, case goods, and accessories catering to residential and commercial clients. In addition, Brueton offers vast custom capabilities, including fabricating the simplest to the most complicated stainless-steel products and architectural metals for architects and designers. Brueton, Suite 1502, phone 212.838.1630, fax 212.838.1652, brueton.com
Casa combines new ideas, new designs, and new concepts for the architecture of furnishing. A passion for design is the source of their inspiration. Casa was founded in 1969 as a workshop for upholstered furniture, and expert production, now based in a 30,000square-meter facility in Ankara, remains at the core of the company. Casa, Suite 707, phone 646.214.0848, fax 646.214.0849, casanyc.com
Since 1947, Century Furniture has provided finely crafted furniture of impeccable quality. Now a third generation family-owned company, Century is located in Hickory, North Carolina, with over nine hundred associates. Each employee owns a stake in the company and their commitment and dedication can be seen in every piece of furniture. Pictured: Buttoned Wing Chair from Oscar de la Renta Home. Century Furniture Showroom, Suite 200, phone 212.479.0107, fax 212.479.0112, centuryfurniture.com
In 40 years of creating contemporary furniture, Cliff Young, Ltd., always brings a classic approach to design— clean lines and perfect proportion combined with luxurious materials and exquisite details. A favorite for family rooms and sunny living rooms, the Bon Bon Ottoman will catch instant attention and provide a stylish focus. Easy, comfortable, and versatile, it enlivens any room. Cliff Young, Ltd., Suite 505, phone 212.683.8808, fax 212.683.9286, cliffyoungltd.com
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COLOMBO USA, INC. Suite 809
CÔTÉ FRANCE Suite 1201
COUTURE SHOWROOMS Suite 715
DENNIS MILLER ASSOCIATES Suite 1210
Family-run since the 19th century, Colombo’s tradition of handcrafting pieces has made the company the face of classical furniture. This Louis XV-style Dining Table displayed here is made of palisander, walnut, and briarwood, and designed with bronze mountings and gold leaf carvings. Each Colombo piece is manufactured with devotion to quality and exceptional attention to detail. Colombo USA, Inc., Suite 809, phone 212.683.3771, fax 212.684.0559, colombomobili.com
Visit Côté France for quality, style, and originality. Côté France’s French workroom proudly boasts generations of one family continuing a tradition of fine handcraftsmanship. In addition to classic designs in authentic finishes, Côté France brings tradition into the 21st century, with vibrant colors and unique painted designs. Côté France also introduced a modern collection that includes Deco seating, recalling the glorious days of the ocean liner. Côté France, Suite 1201, phone 212.684.0707, fax 212.684.8940, cotefrance.com
Couture Showrooms is now on the 7th floor. In addition to carrying the wellknown Vladimir Kagan Couture line, they have now expanded their offerings to encompass other prestigious names such as A.S. Morris, Spectrum West, Ron Seff, Axis Mundi, and Custom Designs by Luigi Gentile. Fabric and leather lines are available for your selection from their local workroom. Couture Showrooms, Suite 715, phone 212.689.0730, fax 212.689.1830, coutureshowrooms.com
Since 1983, Dennis Miller Associates has offered innovative furniture and lighting collections designed by architects, interior designers, and artisans. Its showroom provides a continually evolving showcase of contemporary and 20th-century classic design excellence. Its popularity with top designers speaks for itself. Come see the recent additions to Dennis Miller Fabrics, Lighting, and Rug collections. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, phone 212.684.0070, fax 212.684.0776, dennismiller.com
FLOURISHES Suite 414
GRANGE Suite 201
HENREDON INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOM, Suite 1601
Hickory Chair-Pearson Suite 616
After 57 years, Maxwell’s reputation is rock solid. Now they have a new face and a fresh look as a younger generation of the Maxwell family sets the pace. They have unique insight and awareness into emerging new design trends, while presenting modern classic fabrics that add distinction, value, and vitality to projects. Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, Suite 414, phone 212.779.4540, fax 212.779.4542, maxwellfabrics.com
Grange, introduced in the United States in 1982, has a commitment to the techniques of master artisans. Each piece is handcrafted using 19th-century methods and materials and 21st-century green practices. Grange uses waterbased paints and varnishes to reduce emissions and good-sense forestry practices that honor the 60- to-80-year rotation. Since 1904, the factory has been based in the foothills of Lyon, France. Grange, Suite 201, phone 212.685.9494, fax 212.213.5132, grange.fr
The mission of the Henredon Interior Design Showroom is to service the design trade at the highest possible level, while offering a fashion-forward shopping experience. The showroom represents Henredon Furniture, Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon, Laneventure, Maitland-Smith, and LaBarge. Founded in Morganton, North Carolina, in 1945, Henredon now offers hundreds of beautiful wood and upholstery designs for every room. Henredon Interior Design, Suite 1601, phone 212.679.5828, fax 212.679.6509, henredon.com
What began in 1941 as a small upholstery company founded by Clyde Pearson, Pearson has grown into a diversified manufacturer with over five hundred proprietary upholstery styles, one thousand unique fabrics and leathers, and a unique collection of specialty occasional furniture. All Pearson upholstery is made to the customer’s order. Hickory Chair Pearson, Suite 616, phone 212.725.3776, fax 212.725.3763, hickorychairpearson.com
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KRAVET FABRICS & FURNITURE, INC. Suite 401
LOUIS J. SOLOMON, INC. Suite 911
MCGUIRE FURNITURE COMPANY Suite 101
METROPOLITAN LIGHTING FIXTURE CO., Suite 512
Kravet’s showroom strives to create a unique shopping experience for every designer in order to be the primary resource in the decorative fabrics and furnishings industry. Their goal is to create a comfortable workspace and resource center for designers that serves as an extension of their own design studios. Product selections are presented in an environment that is both functional and stimulating. Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc., Suite 401, phone 212.725.0340, fax 212.684.7350, kravet.com
Custom hand-finished furniture is worth waiting for, but sometimes one simply can’t wait. Louis J. Solomon, Inc., is proud to announce its new Quick Ship Program. Many of its best-selling items with its most popular finishes are now in stock. These items are offered at attractive prices with immediate delivery. Come in and see some examples of their new prefinished items. Louis J. Solomon, Inc., Suite 911, phone 212.545.9200, fax 212.545.9438, louisjsolomon.com
The name McGuire is synonymous with style and elegance. For almost 60 years, McGuire Furniture Company of San Francisco has built a reputation for design and quality as gracious and lasting as the furniture it makes. McGuire consistently pairs classic and modern materials with innovative designs to provide a repertoire of furniture that has withstood, and will continue to withstand, the test of time. McGuire Furniture Company, Suite 101, phone 212.689.1565, fax 212.689.1578, kohlerinteriors.com
Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. has been illuminating fine interiors since 1939. Now part of the Minka Group, the Metropolitan showroom represents lighting from all Minka companies, including George Kovacs, as well as products from other quality lighting manufacturers. Its large showroom offers one of the most comprehensive selections of designer-oriented lighting in the industry. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, phone 212.545.0032, fax 212.545.0031, minka.com
ODEGARD, INC. Suite 1205/1206
ORREFORS KOSTA BODA Suite 602
PALECEK Suite 511
PORCELANOSA Suite 609
Odegard is a leader in bold design and color innovation in the production of high-end, hand-knotted carpets. It has recently added the multi-line Stephanie Odegard Collection featuring furniture, lighting, antiques, and decorative accessories from across the globe. In all her products, Stephanie Odegard requires strict adherence to social responsibility, raising standards of living for thousands of craftspeople in developing countries. Odegard, Inc., Suite 1205/1206, phone 212.545.0069, fax 212.545.0298, odegardinc.com
Orrefors designer Martti Rytkonen likes to give his clear crystal designs a narrative theme. Even in experiments with form and execution, his collections are always designed in true “Orrefors spirit.” In his Fashion series, he recreates the grid pattern of the city’s streets and avenues, while the subtle optics and finely rendered cuts suggest something of the pace and pulse of the exciting Manhattan scene. Orrefors Kosta Boda, Suite 602, phone 212.684.5455, fax 212.684.5665, orreforskostaboda.com
Since 1975, Palecek has built a reputation for creating distinctive handcrafted designs from the finest sustainable, natural materials. Founder Allan Palecek has developed an extensive global network of talented artisans, who together have created award-winning products that have made Palecek synonymous with a lifestyle encompassing beauty, innovation, and an appreciation for quality. Express yourself with Palecek. Palecek, Suite 511, phone 212.287.0063, fax 212.287.0066, palecek.com
Porcelanosa, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of tile, kitchen, and bath products, has become the industry standard by providing what every client wants: designs of beauty and quality; technologically superior products; and dependable service. Porcelanosa, Suite 609, phone 212.252.7370, fax 212.252.8790, porcelanosa-usa.com
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RESTORATION TIMBER Suite 436
S.A. BAXTER ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE, Suite 716
SALADINO FURNITURE, INC. Suite 1600
Serving the design profession since 1980. Profiles’ workrooms in the USA and Europe create pieces of uncommon beauty and imagination for both residential and contract customers, offering a full spectrum of furniture in a variety of woods, metals, and finishes, as well as finely tailored upholstery—all to the designer’s specifications. Profiles, Suite 1211, phone 212.689.6903, fax 212.685.1807, profilesny.com
Restoration Timber offers a wide spectrum of materials, including reclaimed wood flooring, wainscoting, beams, siding, and stock for furniture and cabinetry. Naturally weathered by a century or more of use, Restoration Timber provides wood rich in history, unparalleled in beauty, and solid with age. Environmentally responsible reclaimed wood adds warmth, depth, and character to almost any installation. Restoration Timber, Suite 436, phone 877.980.WOOD, fax 212.679.5408, restorationtimber.com
S.A. Baxter designs and manufactures timeless custom and semi-custom architectural hardware for high-end residential homes and buildings. It offers the most extensive palette of patterns, metals, and finishes in the industry and utilizes advanced CAD/CAM modeling to quickly produce prototype pieces for your approval. Its rapid in-house manufacturing process enables S.A. Baxter to deliver its products faster than anyone in the business. S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware, Suite 716, phone 800.407.4295, fax 212.252.1031, sabaxter.com
Established in 1986 by renowned designer John F. Saladino, the Saladino Furniture collection currently has over 75 original designs of upholstery, case goods, and lighting. The line is available exclusively through its New York showroom among select antiques and accessories. A 75-page catalog may be purchased via the Web at saladinostyle.com. Saladino Furniture, Inc., Suite 1600, phone 212.684.3720 x31, fax 212.684.3257, saladinostyle.com
THE BRIGHT CHAIR COMPANY Suite 1511
TED BOERNER Suite 515
TK COLLECTIONS Suite 410
TUCKER ROBBINS Suite 504
The Bright Chair Company, known as a leading upholstered seating manufacturer located in Middletown, New York, is pleased to introduce you to Eno, a unique couture-upholstered conference room swivel chair. With custom sizes available, Eno can fit into any environment, whether residential, corporate, or hospitality. Each chair is made to order within standard lead times. The Bright Chair Company, Suite 1511, phone 212.726.9030, fax 212.726.9029, brightchair.com
Ted Boerner, Inc., New York offers a diverse and captivating variety of home furnishings and artwork. The showroom includes collections from the following renowned designers and artists: Ted Boerner, Lesley Anton, Tracy Kendall, Christopher Farr, Michael Shemchuk, and Rick Chapman. Ted Boerner, Inc., Suite 515, phone 212.675.5665, fax 212.675.5654 tedboerner.com
For over two decades. TK Collections has been the sole importer of the classic French handcrafted rattan café chairs and stools along with the French sidewalk café tables. In addition, its new collection also includes decorative wrought-iron table bases, coffee tables, and cast-bronze lighting made in France. TK Collections, Suite 410, phone 212.213.2470, fax 212.213.2464, tkcollections.com
For the past 20 years, Tucker Robbins has been working with traditional artisans from all over the world to create his Modern Primitive Collection. His passion for storytelling can be seen in every unique piece created—echoing the story of its creation. Pictured here are: Natural Bed, Bangle Chair, Chinese Barrel Stool, and Snaka Waka Posts. Tucker Robbins, Suite 504, phone 212.355.3383, fax 212.355.3116, tuckerrobbins.com
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NYDCEvents Calendar E lle Decor A -L ist Celebration
S i xth Annual F irst LO O K
The NYDC joined with Elle Decor in the McGuire showroom on June 10 to celebrate the inaugural A-List, listed in the magazine’s June issue. A-listers and industry luminaries gathered in the McGuire showroom to toast the accomplished designers. The list is a salute to the 25 best and brightest, from the long established to the rising stars. Photo credit: Patrick McMullan and Patrick Butler
The New York Design Center presented the Sixth Annual first LOOK™ on July 14. Over 25 contract showrooms provided a first look at their newest products. In attendance were 1000 of the A+D industry’s top principals, architects, and designers. In addition to the new product introductions, attendees were given a chance to win one of four iPads and MoMA memberships for two.
Left to right: A-Lister Victoria Hagan with Margaret Russell and event designer Bronson Van Wyck; designers Kristen McGinnis, A-Lister Madeline Stuart; A-Lister Bunny Williams; Brad Ford and Jayne Michaels; A-Lister Steven Gambrel; A-Lister Thomas O’Brien; A-Lister Vicente Wolf; A-Lister Suzanne Kasler; one to watch Marie Turner with Margaret Russell; Margaret Russell and A-Lister Steven Volpe; John Hart, Barbara Blasky, Andrew Romar, Emily Johnson, Kendra Frisbie, Jason Phillips, and Rita Silver of McGuire; Margaret Russell and A-Lister Michael Smith; A-Lister Charlotte Moss; A-Lister Robert Stilin; Margaret Russell receives a kiss from A-Lister Miles Redd; A-Lister Eric Cohler; an exterior shot of the McGuire entrance decorated for the event. 76
Left to right: New product on display in the Pringle Ward showroom; Helene Oberman, Interior Design Magazine, smiles with designer Ghislaine Viñas; Michael Stark, STV Architects, Sherri Gorman, Michelle Syner and Norm Jansa of HBF, and Joe Nacci, Tobron, gather around the HBF textile introductions; a new chair in Keilhauer Primason Symchik; Arlene Hirst and Jim Druckman enjoy the event; the new DIRTT showroom welcomes guests; Jim Lackay, Jesse Davis, Jim Lyons, and Rich Parisi, all of ArcCom Fabrics.
D esigning the Future Student Competition
American M odern with T homas O ’Brien
On May 13, the NYDC partnered with 1st dibs and ASID for the inaugural Designing the Future student design competition. Seven teams of seven ASID New York students had one hour to create a space using the same pieces of furniture selected from NYDC showrooms and 1st dibs vendors. All seven teams’ creations were original and inspiring. Team six won first place, recognized for their innovative use of accessories.
Editors, designers, and friends gathered in the Hickory Chair Pearson showroom to welcome designer Thomas O’Brien on June 10. O’Brien previewed his new furniture line—The Library Collection for Hickory Chair. O’Brien also signed copies of his first book, American Modern.
Left to right: The winning design; the winning team Jeein Choi, NYSID, Gail Davis, NYSID, Annie Fair, Parsons, Miriam Fitzmorris, NYSID, Susan Hart, NYSID, Loretta Bricchi Lee, NYU, and Justin Odle, NYSID, with competition judges Jim Druckman, designer Jamie Drake, designer Charlotte Moss, and Michael Bruno of 1st dibs.
Steve Nuber and Mark Stager of Hickory Chair Pearson pose with Thomas O’Brien (center); American Modern on display.
A rteriors Home
Runway to Room
The New York Design Center welcomed Arteriors Home to the 5 floor on June 23. The new showroom offers unique accessories, furniture, and lighting with timeless appeal and a nod to latest trends. The company’s first designerbranded collection is available in the showroom, designed by Laura Kirar. Her collection includes accent and lighting products inspired by nature.
On June 14, the Grange showroom boasted innovative vignettes by three design teams that took inspiration from fashion trends and brought them to life with Grange pieces. Harry Daniell, Armando Lugo, and Lisa Frantz and Lydia Marks, of Marks & Frantz Design and Decoration, unveiled their creations, as guests also took advantage of media partner Derek Loves Shopping and a boutique that raised $6000 for Housing Works that evening.
Clockwise from top left: Laura Kirar’s Collection lines the entrance of the showroom; Laura Kirar and Arteriors Home owner Mark Moussa; editors Michelle Adams and Ellie Somerville, Lonny Magazine, Erin Swift, Elle Decor, and Kelley Carter, Real Simple.
Clockwise from top left: Mannequins on display in the Grange showroom; Angela Jett, Veranda, poses with Heather Ryan of Grange, while browsing through the boutique; Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York; the vignette created by Lisa Frantz and Lydia Marks, of Marks & Frantz Design and Decoration.
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ShowroomDirectory A Complete List of Who’s Where In 200 Lex SHOWR OOM
Access To Design
S uite
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S H OW RO O M
Italian Masterpieces Design, Inc.
S uite
P H O NE
604
212.684.0484 212.684.0485
FA X
Antique Rugs, Jerry Livian Collection 1014
212.683.2666
212.683.2668
Kasthall USA, Inc.
611
212.421.0220
212.421.0230
Apropos
102
212.684.6987
212.689.3684
Keilhauer Primason Symchik, Inc.
1101
212.679.0300
212.679.5996
Aqua Creations
427
212.219.9922
212.219.4042
Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc.
401
212.725.0340
212.684.7350
Arc|Com Fabrics
1411
212.751.1590
212.751.2434
Krug, Inc.
1415
212.686.7600
212.686.7686
Architex
1320
212.213.6972
212.213.8033
LaCOUR, Inc.
1012
212.213.6600
212.213.9550
Arteriors Home
510
646.797.3620
646.786.4818
Laserow Antiques
408
212.988.9194 212.545.9200
212.545.9438 212.251.0299
Atelier Interior Design
202
212.696.0211
212.696.0299
Louis J. Solomon, Inc.
911
Atlas Carpet Mills, Inc.
1314
212.779.4300
212.779.7905
Luna Textiles
1410
Auffray & Co., Inc.
710
212.889.4646
212.889.4739
Mannington Commercial Carpets
430
212.251.0290
Baker Knapp & Tubbs
300
212.779.8810
212.689.2827
Maxon Furniture, Inc.
1307
212.684.7788
212.686.9781
Barton-Sharpe, Ltd.
914
646.935.1500 646.935.1555
McGuire Furniture Company
101
212.689.1565
212.689.1578
Benjamin Moore & Co.
714
212.684.2001
Metro Design Group, LLC
212.679.3305
212.679.3356
Bograd Kids, Inc.
433
212.726.0006 212.726.0061
Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co.
512
212.545.0032
212.545.0031
Boyce Products, Ltd.
1318
212.683.3100
212.683.5005
M. Topalian, Inc., Antique Carpets
802
212.684.0735
212.725.2185
The Bright Chair Company
1511
212.726.9030
212.726.9029
Napier + Joseph + McNamara, Ltd.
1509
212.683.7272
Brueton
1502
212.838.1630
212.838.1652
Odegard, Inc.
1205/1206 212.545.0069
212.545.0298
Calger Lighting
434
212.689.9511
212.779.0721
Orrefors Kosta Boda
602
212.684.5455
212.684.5665
casa
707
646.214.0848
646.214.0849
Palecek
511
212.287.0063
212.287.0066
Century Furniture Showroom
200
212.479.0107
212.479.0112
Paoli/ Whitehall
1110
212.683.2232
212.683.1297
Cliff Young, Ltd.
505
212.683.8808 212.683.9286
Peter Lawrence
906
212.213.8911
212.213.8728
Colebrook Bosson Saunders
1111
212.401.6150
212.614.2378
Porcelanosa USA
609
212.252.7370
212.252.8790
Colombo USA
809
212.683.3771
212.684.0559
Pringle-Ward Associates
1106
212.689.0300
212.689.7143
Cosmopolitan Entertainment Systems
1601
212.679.5828
212.679.6509
Profiles
1211
212.689.6903
212.685.1807
Côté France
1201
212.684.0707
212.684.8940
Reliable Delivery Associates (RDA)
212.213.1691
212.213.9843
David Edward/Blueridge Carpet
1416
212.689.2056
212.689.2206
Renaissance Carpets & Tapestries, Inc.
1006
212.696.0080
212.696.4248
DECCA Contract
1414
Restoration Timber
436
877.980.WOOD
212.679.5408
Dennis Miller Associates
1210
212.684.0070 212.684.0776
Riservato & Co.
1307
212.252.9804
212.252.9845
Roubini Rugs and Furniture
701/706
212.696.4648
212.696.2475
212.684.2115
DesignLush
415
212.532.5450
DIFFA DIRTT Environmental Solutions
1016 1516
212.727.3100 212.727.2574 212.204.9026
S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware
716
800.407.4295
212.252.1031
Saladino Furniture, Inc.
1600
212.684.3720
212.684.3257
Disegno by James DiPersia
606
212. 679.3927
212.679.2763
Sanford Hall Carpets
400
212.684.4217
212.545.8376
Elijah Slocum
804
212.689.0451
212.689.4189
Smart
1115
212.696.9762
212.683.1297
Flourishes
414
Gans Bros.
212.532.5360
212.683.7011
212.779.4540
212.779.4542
Smith & Watson
801
212.686.6444
212.686.6606
212.532.7990
212.481.7051
Studio Dekor Lighting
1015
212.995.8328
212.867.1960
Gibson Interior Products
1310
212.685.1077
212.685.1078
Sun Decor Fabrics
417A
212.213.2703
212.231.2708
Giorgetti USA
506
212.889.3261
212.889.3294
Ted Boerner
515
212.675.5665
212.675.5654 212.679.4924
Giorgio USA, Inc.
605
212.684.7191
212.725.2683
texstyle/jamie stern
423
212.679.3935
Girard-Emilia Custom Woodcarvers
905
212.679.4665
212.447.5780
Thompson Contract
1111
631.589.7337
212.614.2378
Global Views
613
212.725.8439
212.679.4927
TK Collections
410
212.213.2470
212.213.2464
Gordon International
1401
212.532.0075
212.779.0147
Tucker Robbins
504
212.355.3383
212.355.3116
Grange
201
212.685.9494
212.213.5132
The Café by Design
Hamilton Furniture
601
212.213.2487
212.213.2723
The Levine Calvano Furniture Group, Inc.
1406
212.686.7600
HBF/HBF Textiles
1501
212.686.3142
212.471.3040
Victor’s Sample Room
906
212.213.8911
212.213.8728
Henredon
1601
212.679.5828
212.679.6509
Vladimir Kagan Couture
715
212.689.0730
212.689.1830
Hickory Chair-Pearson
616
212.725.3776
212.725.3763
Weinberg Modern
407
646.291.2059
Hightower Group
1316
212.725.3509
206-260-3287
Wood & Hogan, Inc.
812
212.532.7440
In House Kitchen Bath Home
100
212.686.2016
212.686.2059
Wood Mode, Inc.
815
212.679.3535
212.725.3847
Indiana Furniture
1305
212.686.8500 812.482.9035
New York Design Center
426
212.679.9500
212.447.1669
IFDA
417B
212.686.6020 212.686.6258
212.213.5159 212.686.7686
212.532.4640
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BACKSTORY Creative Destruction
By Hashim Rahman
Use the Old , Shape the N ew, S ave Your M oney, and S ave the World .
Clockwise from top left: Duck Duck, a bar in Bushwick, designed by hOmE; installation view of Corin Hewitt: Seed Stage, 2008 (October 3, 2008 to January 4, 2009) at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY. Photography by Sheldan C. Collins; Manhattan Inn, piano bar in Greenpoint, designed by hOmE.
Imagine a street, about as wide as your average city street, and run it from New York to Los Angeles. Now, fill it four feet tall with a mixture of drywall, flooring, used-but-still-good theater seats, alcove bathtubs, mahogany doors, antique mirrors, perfectly functional ceiling fans, and any other debris that comes from the demolition of a house or building. According to a presentation by Justin Green, founder of Build It Green! NYC, this is how much construction and design waste is created each year in the United States. Much of it can be saved and used again, and that’s what inspired Mr. Green to open Build It Green! NYC in 2005. Its mission was to help keep perfectly useful building material out of landfills and, at the same time, help New Yorkers save money. Build It Green! has fulfilled these objectives, and more. Through use of its 18,000-square-foot warehouse in Astoria, Build It Green! captures and diverts over 400 tons of waste from landfills each year. It also saves consumers approximately $1 million each year. Interior doors valued new at $100, which would otherwise be junked, can be purchased for $30 to $60, and a $250 standard-brand toilet will go for $50. However, Build It Green! has become much more than an eco-minded place to save money. Harvey Jaswal, a Build It Green! staff member, characterized the warehouse as “a virtual goldmine for anyone with an active imagination.” He
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said that “there are items that we carry that one simply would have a hard time finding anywhere else, like oak pieces from old brandy barrels, which have been converted into bars, coffee tables, and even wine racks.” This creative opportunity has encouraged certain designers to make regular use of the warehouse. For instance, Evan and Oliver Haslegrave of hOmE, a Brooklyn-based design and construction company, frequently shop at the warehouse to design unique bar interiors and “modern rustic” furniture items. Nightwood, a Brooklyn-based home décor outfit that specializes in “reincarnated” furniture, also combs the warehouse for old items that can inspire new looks. In addition to designers, artists also forage Build It Green! for creative fuel. The mixtures of pieces from all over the city, including quirky fetches from movie and theater sets, provide inspiration to installation artists, sculptors, and other creative types. Build It Green! even had an artist-in-residence, Corin Hewitt, who used its warehouse and wood shop to build Seed Stage, a first floor Whitney Museum exhibit themed on perpetual change and transformation. Mr. Green’s vision has created a place where New Yorkers are finding not just utility in salvaged material, but also beauty.
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