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CONTENTS JANUARY 2016 // ISSUE NO.327

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Grounded with Grace Michael Ladisic crafts his dream domain in picturesque Peachtree Park.

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Serene Sanctuary Robert Brown cultivates a calming yet sumptuous apartment for a couple in search of a comfortable haven.

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Design at Work Four inspiring offices that deftly balance business and creativity.

Style 11

Kitchen Couture

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Lifestyles reveals its 2016 Kitchen of the Year contest winners.

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Discovery: KOLLABS An artistic duo reaches new heights—in both product and

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Shop Talk: Robuck Owners Shane Robuck and Kristen Marooney Walls discuss their passion for Italian-inspired antiques.

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Real Estate Property Report Calendar Cultural happenings around Atlanta Naomi On the evolution of the kitchen.

Dish Dispatches from the local culinary scene Etc. Marcia’s favorite room Editor’s Letter Resources + Ad Index Cover photographed by Erica George Dines

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I’VE NEVER BEEN ONE TO DRAFT NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS. My birthday is in January, so the first month of the year has always been synonymous with the need for a fresh start—and the desire to accomplish more, worry less … and generally pave the way for a year that will surpass the previous in every shape and form.

And while the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles editorial and sales teams certainly have some exciting tricks up our sleeves for 2016, the foundation for making things happen on a personal level often begins at home.

In this issue, we visit five kitchens that have fundamentally changed the landscape of the clients who inhabit them thanks to purposeful design details like floating fireplaces, built-in dog bed nooks and a coffee-maker you can program from your smart phone, down to the temperature, cream and sugar. (And for the record, yes, it tastes better than Starbucks.)

This month we also explore every last crevice of a newly built Peachtree Park abode—one nearly 17 years in the making—and witness first-hand the details that are important to custom home builders, from a 20-foot sliding iron door panel (paned-glass doggie door included) that creates a seamless indoor-outdoor connection to a barrel-vault ceiling in a master bedroom that feels equal parts sacred and symphonic.

Finally, we visit four Atlanta offices that will give you a major case of organization envy. There’s no time like the present to take the small steps will set you up for success. Cheers!

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Kitchen Couture

From new-builds with sleek fixtures and tactile materials to creative interpretations of classic style, Atlanta

Homes & Lifestyles’ 2016 Kitchen of the Year contest winners serve as not only as communal sanctuaries from everyday cacophony, but also functional necessities thanks to deft design details imagined by the area’s most esteemed design professionals. Come on in!

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Architect Scott West brings motion into a modern kitchen, infusing the space with dimensional elements and industrial style.

IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT’S COOKING IN THE KITCHEN of this new, modern home designed by Scott West, owner of West Architecture Studio; his sculptural twist—a steel vent hood in a crystalline-inspired design—draws the eye to the main cooking zone in the Old Fourth Ward home.

The blackened steel and faceted elements of the 4-by-6-foot hood echo a nearby floating fireplace, both custom pieces for the client.

“The blackened steel is part of an interesting movement that’s been developing for some time now in modern design: to make things a bit more organic and artisan-oriented, often with a slight industrial edge,” West says. The vent hood, long counter drawers and tall cabinets, meanwhile, create an abstract composition of floating elements along the kitchen’s main wall. They are anchored by a stunning Crema Ondulare marble backsplash, the kitchen’s other wow factor. West had his eye on this particular marble, which showcases 12

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CABINETRY Timberland Cabinets COUNTERTOPS Construction Resources BACKSPLASH Walker Zanger VENT HOOD and FIREPLACE Custom; designed by West Architecture Studio and fabricated by steel artisan Luke Prestridge REFRIGERATOR, DISHWASHER and WALL OVENS Bosch FAUCET Axor Citterio by Hansgrohe BARSTOOLS Cherner through Design Within Reach FLOORING Solid walnut; from Oak & Broad

movement but subdued colors, at Walker Zanger for some time before selecting it for this project. “I had been looking for an excuse to put it somewhere,” says West.

The backsplash and wide-plank walnut floors provide more organic elements. From a distance, the honed Marron Cohiba stone counters seem demure, but up close, large crystals in the deep brown countertops provide dramatic interest. A waterfall countertop wraps around more cabinet and drawer space on the island, while walnut veneer cabinets with a gray stain help the kitchen blend into the nearby dining area and the living room.

“What’s interesting to me is these kitchens that are beginning to be designed in a more minimalist way,” West says. “It’s looking less like a commercially functional space and more like a piece of art.”

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STYLE KITCHEN CONTEST WINNER

STORYBOOK STYLE

Through creativity and collaboration, Melanie Davis proves less is more, infusing a Serenbe home with European flavor and subtle touches.

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MELANIE DAVIS AND HOMEOWNER STEVE BESHARA, an artist, began redesigning the kitchen of Beshara’s Serenbe abode with this essential question: What is a kitchen in an English Cotswolds–style home supposed to look like?

“We both really enjoyed the process of researching and then refining the look we wanted,” says Davis. “In our meetings we would plaster the conference room with everything from inspiration pictures from homes in England to countertop materials and wood samples. The creative process was a lot of fun because he got it. He has great taste and wanted to create a unique setting.”

The strong European architecture of the exterior needed to be brought into the kitchen, which is sited in the center of the home. Davis is quick to point out that the project was a full collaboration between herself, Beshara, architects Edwin Rhinehart and Robert Pulliam of Rhinehart Pulliam & Co., John Bynum of John Bynum Custom Homes and Pearl Custom Cabinets.

“If you spend enough time in a space,” Davis says, “it naturally comes together as you combine the exterior and interior architecture.” To that end, reclaimed timbering, rustic oak floors, wood cabinetry with the appearance of furniture and light plaster walls tie into the architecture. The upper cabinets were limited to the wine bar and coffee station to further convey the European style of minimal upper cabinetry. An integrated plaster hood with timber detail complements the timbercased opening to the great room.

“In the end, we thought less is more,” Davis says. “Let the wood grain of the cabinets give the color and interest to the room, let the rustic oak floors and timbers give the texture, and let the subtle plaster walls give light and contrast.”

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CRISP AND COHESIVE

Architect Kenneth Lynch and a talented design team meld form, fashion and function.

MEXICAN TILE FLOOR, BLACK APPLIANCES, plain white cabinets and a paltry island were a few of the challenges architect Kenneth Lynch encountered when he was enlisted to revamp his clients’ Buckhead home.

Following a careful analysis of their needs for storage, cabinets and kitchen appliances by kitchen design expert Matthew Quinn, Lynch reworked the entire living area by moving the kitchen to the center of the space, which he rearranged to include informal dining and keeping rooms, the home office and the laundry. Even the kitchen entry point was improved to bring guests immediately to an island featuring a Calacatta Gold marble waterfall countertop. “Now the kitchen area itself is the hub of that family living area,” Lynch says.

When redesigning the kitchen and an adjacent breakfast room, he elected to play off the exterior’s gray shingles and strong white trim.

“We picked up the design motif,” he says. “We did not design the original house, but we carried the thought process.”

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Cabinetry by Quinn’s firm, Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio, maximize efficiency and storage and make the space feel larger.

Lynch also kept the architecture tailored to his clients. For the family’s pets, he added dog beds to the bottom level of the built-in bar cabinet (made of clear alder in a coffee stain), creating an aesthetically pleasing yet purposeful piece. Above the island, three lampshade fixtures are centered in a beadboard ceiling surrounded

by Sheetrock, echoing the dining room ceiling and adding a warm glow to soften the space. “The whole scale works together,” says Lynch.

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STYLE KITCHEN CONTEST WINNER

BRIGHT AND FRESH

Dawn Bennett gives a family kitchen a style overhaul, streamlining and brightening the space with a dose of Cape Cod character.

AT FIRST, DAWN BENNETT’S CLIENTS were resigned to live with their Tuscan-inspired kitchen, despite the fact that it clashed with their home’s Shingle-style architecture and didn’t suit their style. But after an upstairs renovation added a New England vibe to the home, the kitchen became next on their to-do list.

The young family, who summered at cottages in Kennebunkport, Maine, had been initially drawn to the exterior style of the Alpharetta home.

“It’s a pared-down, modern Cape Cod,” Bennett says. When discussing plans for the kitchen with them, she drew upon New York designer Victoria Hagan’s interiors in New England and the architectural designs of Shope Reno Wharton, based in Connecticut.

Streamlining the space required tackling layers of applied plaster and drywall damage, and the kitchen was taken down to the studs. To brighten the space, white wood and stainless steel appliances are complemented by a pale-blue hue used on the beadboard sections of the coffered ceiling, while honed granite countertops echo soapstone.

The palette was based on New England scenes of sand, water and cottages.

To create more space in the dining room, Bennett removed a wet bar that was originally placed at an odd angle. A catchall spot was also eliminated to accommodate hidden storage along the refrigerator wall. The kitchen’s work triangle remained unchanged, but Bennett replaced the bilevel island with an oversized counter at a single height, which was more functional for the family.

For a cohesive look, welded wire mesh on some of the cabinet fronts was carried over into an adjacent mudroom. The custom cabinets flank a thick cased opening into the kitchen that’s echoed in the design of the island. Clear glass pendant lights repeat the subtlety intended to provide a calm background to the daily hustle and bustle and bring a bit of Maine to the South.

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INTERIOR DESIGNER DAWN M. BENNETT, AIA SPLICE DESIGN INC. (404) 384-1142 SPLICE-DESIGN.COM

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Joel Kelly Design was established in 1998 with a firm philosophy predicated on the idea that collaborating with clients produces far greater results than simply designing for them. No matter the aesthetic, each project is finely tailored to the individual. Kelly’s formal training included education at Georgia Tech and Princeton University, as well as a stint at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Working under Michael Graves immediately following school put him in the thick of a well-known firm at an early age, giving him invaluable experience that he carries to this day. joelkelly.com

Glenda L. May, CKD From 1976 through 1989, Glenda May and her husband owned Creative Cabinet Designs, a full-service kitchen dealership company. May has seven years of experience working for Home Depot Expo Design Center, and her clients include President Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. She received her CKD accreditation in 1993 and became an independent sales representative for Mouser Custom Cabinetry in 1997, covering Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina until 2011. In 2012, May took on the role of designing and training manager for Mouser, where she designs showrooms, helps dealers with design and pricing, and conducts training sessions at the plant in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Mark Williams After receiving his Bachelor of Science from Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture, Mark Williams went on to study at the École d’Architecture, Tolbiac, in Paris.

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KITCHEN + BATH NEWS

PORCELANOSA

After four years at ADAC West, PORCELANOSA has moved to the corner of Piedmont and Peachtree Roads in Buckhead.

The showroom features high-end kitchen, tile and bath products, including cabinetry, countertops and faucetry.

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Formerly headquartered in Dunwoody, full-service design practice INSIDESIGN has relocated to Norcross. The new showroom includes vignettes showcasing cabinetry, flooring and doors. 5933-D Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross, GA 30092; (770) 673-0721; myinsidesign.com

Following a change in ownership, OLDCASTLE SURFACES INC. now boasts a new showroom and a new name: SEVEN STONE SURFACE FABRICATORS. Seven Stone fabricates natural stone, quartz and more, with a wide selection on display. 1400 W. Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; (404) 355-3108; sevenstone.com

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Hills Ave., Atlanta, GA 30305; (404) 872-0024; strathmorefloors.com

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DISCOVERY

KOLLABS:

A COLLABORATION OF ARTISTS, CITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Collaboration comes in many forms, but the artistic duo behind KOLLABS reaches new heights—in both product and process.

WRITTEN BY

Suzanna Cullen Hamilton

ANKE SCHOFIELD AND LUIS GARCIA-NEREY KNEW EACH OTHER THROUGH ART CIRCLES, but didn’t work together until 15 years ago when a gallery owner suggested a collaboration.

Incorporating a vast array of mixed media that includes oils, acrylics, paper, varnish, photos, and resin, the pair, now known as KOLLABS, creates images of animals as they relate to both humans and their forest 42

environment. The pieces are more evocative and emotive than realistic, leaving the viewer to interpret the work.

Their commitment to work together spans hundreds of miles and tens of hours every month as they travel back and forth between Schofield’s studio in Atlanta and Garcia-Nerey’s in Miami. “When we are in the studio working together, we focus on painting and creating the entire piece

together, from the conception through completion, to the last coat of resin or varnish,” says Garcia-Nerey.

While their initial inspiration was rooted in the American West, their body of work includes swans, peacocks, mallards and herons, as well as deer, bears and bison. People are occasionally portrayed in their pieces, but the focus is always on the animal. “We determine what we want to create,” says Schofield, “but we let the process evolve when we’re together, and we take turns working on each painting, thereby letting each animal speak to us in its own way.”

KOLLABS has been represented at prestigious nationally juried shows, including those at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming; the San Francisco Fine Art Fair; and the Texas Contemporary in Houston. They’re also represented in several galleries across the country, from Boston to Tulsa, New Orleans to Jackson Hole.

“The spirit of our collaboration is derived from our interaction with one another when we paint together,” says Schofield. “And our perspective of interaction shifts between the animals, humans and the environment,” adds Garcia-Nerey. The artists finish each other’s thoughts—just as they do when they paint. kollabs.co

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clockwise from left Double Deers makes a statement in a bedroom installation at Soren Christensen Gallery. KOLLABS paintings Christopher, Swan and Royal Garden.

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S H O P TA L K

SHOP TALK:

A DISCUSSION WITH ROBUCK Owners Shane Robuck and Kristen Marooney Walls discuss their passion for Italian-inspired antiques in their Galleries of Peachtree Hills showroom renowned for its European furniture, lighting and decorative arts.

WRITTEN BY

Suzanna Cullen Hamilton

PHOTOGRAPHED BY

David Christensen

WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND ROBUCK? SR: My

KMW: We sell what we love, so that means buyers

father was a dealer so I opened a shop on Bennett

can find interesting objects that range from 18th-

Street after college and began selling Italian an-

century mirrors to 20th-century lighting. We also

tiques. After 22 years, Robuck has grown into a large

focus on impact pieces that command a room, such

showroom at The Galleries, where we sell a wide

as center tables and credenzas.

selection of European antiques and decorative arts.

KMW: Sixteen years ago I became Shane’s business

WHERE DO YOU FIND YOUR ANTIQUES? SR: We

partner, and we’ve shared a combined vision for

shop many times each year at all of the big antique

both the business and the pieces we sell. We love

fairs in Italy, Germany and France; however, we also

the bold aesthetics of Italian antiques, though we

buy interesting objects along the way. We don’t shop

appreciate and buy pieces from across Europe.

with the intent of filling a container; we buy only

WHICH STYLES ARE BEST REPRESENTED AT

KMW: While our focus is Italian, we look for Con-

ROBUCK? SR: My favorite period is the Italian

tinental pieces that have an Italian feeling. We ap-

baroque, though we recognize the universal appre-

preciate a collected design style, and that includes

ciation for Italian neoclassical antiques. The primary

pieces from across Europe that range from the 17th

focus is on pieces dating from 1650 to 1850.

through the 20th centuries. robuck.co; 1stdibs.com

pieces that best represent our clients.

clockwise from top Owners Kristen Marooney Walls and Shane Robuck. A walnut and blue velvet upholstered armchair is trimmed in brass nailheads. A stunning polychrome Spanish Santo. An antique wood and hide replica of a sailing carrack rests atop an antique walnut center table with a reeded edge, carved panels and paw feet.

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Enjoy our extensive Bourbon Bar, Champagne, premium wines and cocktails all day, along with live music from the Joe Gransden Trio. Chairman’s Tent tickets include access to the day’s Post Party, with more live music, hors d’oeuvres, beverages and dancing until dark.

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Don’t miss the Design &Wine enthusiast’s Italy tour of a lifetime!

Join us for six days of dazzling design destinations paired with delectable wine, food, and antiques.

Tour Venice, Asolo, Murano, Mazzorbo, Verona, and Valpolicella • Design point of interests: Liugi Bevilacqua for traditional Venetian fabrics, Antolini for stone craftsmanship, a visit to a family-owned Murano Glass factory, and Antique Shopping in secret sources in private palazzos in Venice and the Veneto countryside.

• Wineries and Vineyards: Bele Casel, Bisol, Sartori, La Biancara (Maule), Barone Pizzini, and Valentina Cubi

For more info:

• 6 nights double or single occupancy: 3 night’s stay at JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa on the private island of Isola de Rose; and 3 nights at the luxurious Villa Quaranta Park Hotel in Verona • Optional 2-day weekend excursion to La Subida, in the quiet pastoral region of Fruili Venezia, one of Italy’s finest hidden Italian/Slovenian gourmet and wine destinations • And much, much more…

TOUR ORGANIZERS & GUIDES:

ADAM JAPKO Design Bloggers Conference and WineZag founder

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JEREMY PARZEN Food and wine historian, Italian translator and creator of the wine & lifestyle blog DoBianchi. com

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ANDREW THOMAS LEE

A R T S / / C U LT U R E / / D I N I N G

Effortless Elegance

Justin Anthony’s new restaurant, CAPE DUTCH, exudes carefree sophistication with light, clean-lined

interiors anchored by dark woods, modern finishes and bespoke seating. Housed in the former Woodfire Grill space, this contemporary-meets-classic style, curated by wife Kelly Wolf-Anthony, complements the menu, which is heavy on South African braai but borrows influence from cuisines across the globe. capedutchrestaurant.com

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R E A L E S TAT E

PROPERTY REPORT WRITTEN BY

Lori Johnston

HIGH-DESIGN MIDTOWN LIVING

by the NUMBERS With the construction market and its associated industries clearly booming again, just how different are the residential markets

MIAMI MEETS ATLANTA in the planned interiors for THE RELATED GROUP’s 39-story tower at

for single-family homes inside

14th and West Peachtree Street, Spring Midtown. 390 apartments are expected to be ready in

the Perimeter versus outside?

2017, above a 70,000-square-foot flagship Whole Foods Market with a microbrewery and cook-

Here’s a snapshot from Fall.

ing school. Interior designer MICHAEL HABACHY is fashioning sophisticated amenity areas with a bit of whimsy. “It’s kind of like a dream project,” he says, “working for a developer that appreciates high design and has worked with some of the top designers in the world.” Those designers include Philippe Starck and New York’s Rockwell Group.

Habachy took cues from Starck, the RH Modern collection, Christian Liaigre and Piet Boon,

Average Sale Price ITP OTP

$373,693 $255,405

for the lobby, 11th-floor pool terrace, and rooftop clubroom and deck. Related Group Chairman and CEO Jorge M. Pérez is the patron and namesake of Pérez Art Museum Miami, so you can expect an emphasis on art in the building, designed by Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart.

Average Days to Sell ITP OTP

2016: LONGER TIMETABLES EXPECTED

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Number of Active Listings 2,983 OTP 16,917 ITP

Number of Sales IN THE POST-RECESSION CONSTRUCTION MARKET, lead times

ITP

are growing. If you aren’t planning a whole-house renovation or

OTP

286 1,928

new build, you may find contractors, craftsmen and others taking

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longer and even turning down projects. Insiders chatted about

high and hot. “People are going to have to wait longer and pay

workloads, timelines and the availability of materials.

more, generally. Plant prices have gone up probably 10 to 15

BONNEAU ANSLEY III, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT,

percent, sometimes more, on trees since the recession. Lead

ANSLEY ATLANTA REAL ESTATE: “It’s been absolutely incred-

times for landscape renovations are three months to six months,

ible. We’ve got over 26 projects on the construction front. If you

typically the season or two after you initiate the design. New con-

go with a company that has a lot of projects going on like we

struction is an 18-month process. Some architects and landscape

do, we keep and use our same vendors. We don’t have to wait

architects are six months out from taking on new work.”

Original Price Versus Sale Price ITP

$491,663 ORIGINAL

$373,693 SALE

on vendors to finish up other projects. We keep our high-quality

LISA TURNER AND WALLACE BRYAN, CO-OWNERS, TRIN-

[subcontractors] working. New home construction (typically $1.5

ITY MERCANTILE & DESIGN CO. “Architects are busier, builders

OTP

million to $2 million) takes every bit of 11 or 12 months. Renova-

are busier, the countertop people are busier. Everybody’s taking

$303,168

tions can be from six to nine months.”

a little longer just because they’re doing more than one thing at a

MISSY MEANS MADDEN AND TODD YEAGER, CO-FOUND-

time. We do a lot of custom work, and furniture makers and cabi-

ERS, BELLWETHER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS: “The demand is

netmakers are all getting pushed way out, at least three months.”

ORIGINAL

$255,405 SALE

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C A L E N DA R

AROUND ATLANTA

THE NEW YEAR USHERS IN ANTIQUES SHOWS, ARTIST MARKET PREVIEWS AND SNEAK PEEKS INTO THE DESIGN WORLD. ROUNDING OUT THE MONTH ARE FRESH GALLERY EXHIBITIONS AND BOOK SIGNINGS. WRITTEN BY Lindsey Wohlfrom LAUNCH DAY. The exclusive showcase begins with a product introduction breakfast, and the day continues with

clockwise from top A Grand Affair. Jewelry and a painting from Spotlight on Art. ADAC’s Product Launch Day. Elliot Erwitt at Jackson Fine Art.

self-guided product tours throughout a multitude of ADAC’s 60-plus showrooms. The event is free to the public, but registration is required. 1/14. adacatlanta.com/events Celebrate the New Year at HUFF

HARRINGTON FINE ART’s A Grand Affair, an annual gallery exhibition featuring original works priced at $1,000

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such as Lesley Powell, Dawne Raulet

available for purchase. Artists Market,

and Ashton Shaw Despot, the show

2/1–2/6. spotlightonart.com

gives art lovers the chance to expand

SANDLER HUDSON GALLERY

or begin their art collections. The exhibit

welcomes contemporary artist Rocío

debuts on January 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Rodríguez for Small Works, a solo

Through 2/6. huffharrington.com

exhibition running through January 9.

JACKSON FINE ART celebrates

Featuring works on paper and small

women in photography with its upcom-

paintings, the show explores the nature

ing exhibition of works by Elliott Erwitt

The Cathedral of St. Philip kicks off its

Neiman Marcus and Trinity School

of items that may be represented in

and Gail Albert Halaban. Exploring key

45th annual CATHEDRAL ANTIQUES

team up to ring in the 35th anniversary

differing perspectives and the various

pieces in both Erwitt and Halaban’s

SHOW, a weeklong festival celebrating

of SPOTLIGHT ON ART. Continuing

ways forms can be presented within a

careers, the exhibition showcases

antiques and the decorative arts. The

tradition, the Lenox Square store hosts a

spatial format. Rodríguez’s works have

their intimate focus on the human

show features more than two dozen

curated collection of works previewing

been showcased in museums and gal-

experience, which often resulted in

hand-selected antiques vendors, a tour

Trinity School’s annual Spotlight on Art

leries across the United States, includ-

humorous and voyeuristic works. The

of homes, a flower festival and book

Artists Market, a six-day event in Febru-

ing the High Museum of Art and Marfa

gallery will also host Erwitt on January

signings by notables like Julia Reed and

ary featuring more than 350 artists. The

Contemporary. sandlerhudson.com

14 for an artist talk marking the show’s

Suzanne Rheinstein. All proceeds from

special collection—showcasing the work

Join industry tastemakers for a sneak

close and a signing of his latest book,

the 2016 show will benefit Literacy Ac-

of 30 handpicked artists—is on display

peek of the latest in luxury home

Regarding Women. Through 1/23.

tion. 1/31–2/7. cathedralantiques.org

in the main level of Neiman Marcus

furnishings at ADAC’s PRODUCT

jacksonfineart.com

AMY DIXON, PERENNIALS. 11 X 8; MIXED MEDIA. CHARLIE HANAVICH, FRANK SINATRA. ELLIOTT ERWITT, PARIS, FRANCE, 1952; COURTESY OF EDWYNN HOUK GALLERY AND JACKSON FINE ART.

or less. Showcasing paintings by artists through January 26. All items are

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AROUND TOWN WITH

ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY ROBERTSON

Naomi Von Habersham

BY NOW, YOU LIKELY KNOW that I’m a traditionalist at heart. Cutting-edge design and state-of-the-art technology often leave me cold and, quite frankly, confused. But the one room in my house where I have long welcomed newfangled technology is the kitchen, where we’ve come a long way since the days of pot-bellied stoves and iceboxes.

Take oven technology, for example, which has improved greatly over the years. If you’re as old as I, you might remember the days before microwave ovens were widely available, when popcorn was popped in a covered pan on top of the stove. (Yes, it’s true!) Microwaves changed the way we cooked, allowing us to heat soup or cook a chicken in mere minutes. And then, there’s the convection oven, which, like its microwave counterpart, reduces cooking time considerably, meaning people have more free time to, say, post selfies to Instagram. Although I heartily approve of both innovations, I admit that I just can’t part with my fifty-year-old GE electric oven. It’s a gem of an oven, despite its dated facade.

And the bells and whistles that now adorn our kitchens!

There are gas-fired pizza-ovens, cup and plate warmers, and built-in steamers. Wine now gets its own refrigerator, while many faucets come equipped with touch-technology, which lets you turn it on and off with barely a tap of the wrist.

Even ice has gotten tricked-out, with some icemakers spitting out ice in the shape of a little top hat. Do drinks taste that much better with top-hat-shaped ice? Not necessarily, but it does add flair to an ordinary glass of water.

But no matter how much cooking technology improves, there is one old-fashioned item that remains a stalwart in many kitchens. I’m not the only one who swears by a wellseasoned, cast-iron skillet by Lodge, the kind our mothers and grandmothers were devoted to. Often touted as the secret ingredient to great fried chicken, this skillet can’t get any better than it already is. I guess what they say is true: The more things change, the more they stay the same.

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Soup’s On! 3 Savory Sips

The restaurateur behind 10 Degrees South, Yebo and Ponce City Market’s Biltong Bar offers a global interpretation of South African braai at his new restaurant, Cape Dutch.

WRITTEN BY

Banish cold-weather blues with

F&B’s hearty white bean soup, one of the French-inspired bistro’s staple menu items. Drizzled with white truffle oil and topped with crispy bacon and fresh-baked

Claire Ruhlin

golden croutons, the comfort dish is bursting with indulgent flavor. Enjoy as a lunchtime pick-me-up at F&B’s comfortable bar or as a dinnertime hors d’oeuvre. $8; fandbatl.com

TELL US ABOUT BRAAI. A braai is very much a social aspect in South Africa. It’s basically a cookout. I wanted to make wood-grilled

Among its mouthwatering lobster rolls and daily oyster selection,

steaks, vegetables and seafood—kind of the centerpiece of what we

W.H. STILES FISH CAMP—Anne

are—and create that braai atmosphere in a dining room setting. The

Quatrano’s counter-service Ponce

food is modern and inspired by wine country, infusing international

City Market concept—has also

influences with a South African twist.

perfected its thick, creamy chowder.

WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THAT? We’d spent a day in

The dish requires a few extra minutes of preparation time, but

Cape Town in Cape wine country, and we were grilling steaks in this

With a nod to Cape Dutch architecture, Justin Anthony’s newest restaurant radiates clean-lined sophistication.

the wait pays off: Laden with clams,

big wood-fire grill. I wanted to re-create that day. There’s an archi-

cauliflower, a blend of Cajun spices

tectural reference in “Cape Dutch,” but the Cape Dutch people were

and, of course, heavy cream, the

also farmers and were some of the original settlers of South Africa.

rich soup is executive chef Daniel

So there’s a play on both architecture and food.

Chance’s warming answer to a

THERE’S ALSO A SOPHISTICATED WINE LIST. South African wine

wintry day. $15; starprovisions.com/

fish-camp

country is one of the oldest in the world, and the wines coming out of it now are really good. The wine list is predominantly South African,

SOUPER JENNY may be moving

but it’s global as well, with some California, French and Italian wines.

its flagship Buckhead location to the

HOW DID YOU INFUSE THE SPACE, FORMERLY WOODFIRE

Atlanta History Center in Spring of

GRILL, WITH CAPE DUTCH STYLE? My wife, [designer] Kelly [Wolf-

2016, but the time is now to soak up

now are modern Cape Dutch. It’s clean lines with some gable set-

dine-in or to-go, at one of SOUPER

tings, whites and dark woods. It’s light and airy yet sophisticated.

JENNY’s four Atlanta cafés, where

HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM YOUR OTHER RESTAURANTS?

favorites like “My Dad’s Turkey

We want Cape Dutch to focus on more of a variety of international in-

Chili,” a filling blend of beans and

fluences. That’s where Philippe [Haddad] is going to come in: He’s a Belgian chef, and he brings his own Belgian and French techniques

turkey, or the more seasonal “Fall Root Veggie” (topped with maple cream) prove the ultimate source

to combine with South African. It’s been great to have 10 Degrees

of wintertime warmth. From $4;

South be that nucleus and to feed off of that because South Africa

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has so much to offer. capedutchrestaurant.com

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lection of fresh hot soups, available

CAPE DUTCH BY ANDREW THOMAS LEE; F&B BY SARA HANNA

owner Jenny Levison’s rotating se-

Anthony], did a great job. A lot of homes being built in Atlanta right

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“Nature made it perfectly—it’s our job not to mess it up.” Chef Todd Dae Kulper, Doraku

“When I see a unique ingredient, I think of ways to accentuate the flavor and texture while not masking its essence. This is the true

Atlantans are assuredly

philosophy of Japanese

sushi lovers, and Doraku

cuisine.”

Sushi in Buckhead Atlanta is where true aficionados go for both the familiar and the extraordinary. Here you’ll find uncommon species such as Golden-eye Snapper and Yellowback Sea Breams one day, and Opaleyes and Cutlass Fish the next. From the “Connoisseurs” menu, find natto, yamaimo and ankimo, hands-down favorites of the chef.

Doraku primarily serves up sushi (although perfect for steak lovers, vegetarians and hardcore foodies) and is also an izakaya—a casual place to enjoy Japanese tapassized dishes along with a wide range of cocktails and sakes (Aoki Sake, Doraku’s own brand is coming soon).

The beautiful space is casual and fun, with a world-class beverage program and

Doraku’s Seoul-born Chef

convivial spirit. Chef Kulper

Todd Dae Kulper grew up

adds, “That’s why diners

on an Iowa dairy farm where

choose us. We want them to

he began a deep respect for

join our family.”

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Room with a View

Builder Michael Ladisic teamed up with architect Linda MacArthur and interior designer Sherry Hart to

build his personal dream home, a sprawling, light-filled Peachtree Park manse. The butler’s pantry, designed by Matthew Quinn of Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio, boasts deep pomegranate cabinets, a rich counterpoint to envious views of the lush backyard and pool. Pewter pieces are from The Gables Antiques.

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GROUNDED WITH GRACE WRITTEN BY Jeanne PHOTOGRAPHED BY Erica

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PRODUCED BY Elizabeth KITCHEN STYLED BY Eleanor

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MICHAEL LADISIC CRAFTED HIS DREAM DOMAIN IN PICTURESQUE PEACHTREE PARK, WEAVING TWO DECADES OF BUILDING EXPERIENCE INTO A PERSONAL MASTERPIECE FOR HIS WIFE AND FOUR DAUGHTERS.

An arched wooden wall anchors the formal living room, where custom upholstered seating from The Charles Stewart Company adds sit-and-stay appeal and an Andrea Costa painting provides pops of color.

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The façade of this Peachtree Park abode belies its 9,000-squarefoot size. The architectural aesthetic favors a contemporary coastal style, using natural elements like limestone, painted brick and iron.

Limestone surrounds

from Materials Marketing. Stone from Stone Center. opposite A pair of iron-and-glass doors

by RG Ironworks fashion a grand entrance into the foyer, where an industrial pendant from Circa Lighting hangs above an entry table.

GROWING UP IN A PENNSYLVANIA COAL MINING TOWN with 700 people, Michael Ladisic never imagined himself building breathtaking homes in a city boasting half a million residents. After moving to Atlanta, where he practiced as an attorney and small-business owner, Ladisic renovated his family’s former home in Peachtree Park as a weekend hobby. Soon after, neighbors and friends started knocking on his door. By 1998, Ladisic was bursting at the beams with requests. He decided to build his former pastime into a full-time career and started Ladisic Fine Homes.

As a premier builder in Atlanta, Ladisic has cultivated some of the finest homes and renovations in the area. So when he finally caught his white whale—a large vacant lot in Peachtree Park that he’s had his eye on for 17 years—he became his own client and teamed up with architect Linda MacArthur, interior designer Sherry Hart and kitchen and bath design expert Matthew Quinn for the personal project of a lifetime. Here, Ladisic opens up about building his dream abode from the ground up.

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Working with Matthew Quinn of Design Galleria, Ladisic chose Calacatta Ondulato marble for the countertops and built a custom hood with brass accents.

Cabinets, Downsview Kitchens and Fine Cus-

tom Cabinetry. Sconces and pendant lights, Currey and Co. Stools, McAlpine Home at Holland & Co. Copper pot, The Gables Antiques.

Copper strainer and cutting board, Foxglove Antiques. Jar, The Stalls.

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Quinn designed the butler’s pantry to overlook the pool.

He selected the pomegranate color to contrast with the cabinets in the kitchen. opposite The family room’s 20-foot iron

doors (which boast a paned dog door), bring in streams of natural light and open onto the patio. Plush Lee Industries sofas offer guests cozy seating.

Painting through Huff Harrington Fine Art.

AH&L: WE LOVE HOW YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE “LIFERS” AT PEACHTREE PARK. Michael Ladisic: We have lived here for 27 years

and love our terrific neighbors. Everyone is friendly and neighborly.

And like us, many people have lived in multiple houses in the community—this is our fourth home in the neighborhood.

BUT YOU’VE ALWAYS HAD YOUR EYE ON ONE PARTICULAR PROPERTY. We tried to buy this single lot from the owner for more than

a decade. And 17 years later, it was ours. We knew it was the one because it was nestled on a larger, flatter lot, making it ideal to 64

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build a home that used the entire footprint for a sprawling, lightfilled house.

WHAT INSPIRED THE STYLE OF THE HOME? I’ve always admired the architecture of Rosemary and Alys Beach on the Florida coast, so architect Linda MacArthur helped me collect my scattered ideas into a cohesive design. The home’s coastal influences can be seen with the Texas limestone façade and large windows that connect the entire home with the light-filled yard. I wanted the house to be dramatic and inspire people to think outside the box—when every-

one wants big baseboards, go super small and thick.

THE EXTERIOR IS COMPOSED OF A MIX OF NATURAL ELEMENTS.

I tried to balance simplicity with enough details to make the home interesting. The front façade combines Texas limestone from Stone Center of Georgia, oversized brick that we painted and large leaded windows from Hardeman Fine Art Glass. But the front iron doors from RG Ironworks really set a big, dramatic tone for guests as they enter the house.

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below and opposite As frequent entertainers, the family wanted plenty of seating, especially during the holidays.

The Charles Stewart Company chairs and Kravet head-of-thetable seats are covered in an indoor/outdoor fabric, a saving grace

for party fouls. Crystal chandeliers from Circa Lighting add rays of elegance. right Contemporary pendants from Currey and Co. through Design Lighting Group illuminate the bar’s pecky cypress façade.

Hardware, Matthew Quinn Collection.

FEATURES AND TEXTURES. I love the home’s great sight lines—from the

cased openings through the dining room to the beautiful curved foyer and staircase that make a beautiful entry statement. In the sitting room, the couch is anchored behind a large arched cutout that was originally intended to be wine cellar. (We determined it was odd since we’re not crazy wine connoisseurs.) Interior designer Sherry Hart advised that we add grass cloth for texture and paint all the ceilings pale gray to warm up things. In the master bedroom, we did a dramatic 18-foot barrel-vault ceiling lined with 2-inch boards in an antique-patina finish by Larry Hoyt.

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The 18-foot barrel-vault ceiling in the master bedroom is more dimensional thanks to antique-ďŹ nished wooden boards. Judy Long, a decorator friend of Lisa and Michael, devised the solution for arched door shutters for privacy and to protect from harsh lighting.

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“WE KNEW IT WAS THE ONE BECAUSE IT WAS NESTLED ON A LARGER, FLATTER LOT, MAKING IT IDEAL TO BUILD A HOME THAT USED THE ENTIRE FOOTPRINT FOR A SPRAWLING, LIGHT-FILLED HOUSE.” —MICHAEL LADISIC

Pillows by Lacefield cover the custom porch swing–meets– day bed that’s perfect for afternoon catnaps.

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opposite and below Large marble sheets from Renaissance Tile and Bath line the master bathroom floors in a herringbone pattern. Instead of using traditional bullnose

pieces to edge the tiles, Ladisic used Schluter strips in metal for a modern feel. right White Glassos covers the counters and some walls. Hardware, Matthew Quinn Collection.

room of the house, and the family room’s 20-foot iron doors open into the courtyard to act as an extension of the room. My wife loves to garden, so we teamed up with landscape architect Graham Pittman to design a cozy space—even though it’s surrounded by tall walls.

YOU AND YOUR WIFE, LISA, HAVE FOUR DAUGHTERS—HOW HAVE THEY INFLUENCED THE HOME? The house was built to accommodate large

groups of friends, while there is room for Lisa and I to get away if we need some peace when the girls come home from college. I’ve also always had grandiose dreams of having at least one wedding in the backyard. The terrace off the master bedroom lends itself to a grand entrance for the bride onto the lawn. Thankfully, the girls are on board with this idea.

See Resources, Back of Book.

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left Underscoring the relationship between indoors and out, a lush courtyard designed by landscape architect Graham Pittman boasts a ďŹ replace and water feature. right Michael

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and Lisa Ladisic relax with daughters Clara, Annie, Margaret, and Rachel. The pool house includes one guest room and a glass garage door that opens to the backyard.

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SERENE SANCTUARY ROBERT BROWN CULTIVATES A CALMING YET SUMPTUOUS APARTMENT FOR A WORLDLY COUPLE IN SEARCH OF A COMFORTABLE HAVEN. WRITTEN BY

Jennifer Boles PHOTOGRAPHED BY

Emily Followill

Although it was work that first brought two European transplants to Atlanta, it was their desire for relaxation that prompted their move to Buckhead’s Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta, where the couple purchased an apartment on the 39th floor. Impressed by the building’s Robert Brown–designed model unit, they enlisted the Atlanta designer to create a restful home that reflected their streamlined tastes.

“It was all about keeping it über simple,” explains Brown, who kept decorative flourishes to a minimum. Settling on a color palette of “tons of white with a little black and gray,” Brown created a serene backdrop of pristine white walls and ceilings and pale wood floors. Likewise, only neutral, solid-colored fabrics were chosen, with texture, 74

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Interior designer Robert Brown set the living room’s relaxing tone by painting walls and ceiling in Benjamin Moore’s soothing White Dove. A set of four Baker, Knapp and Tubbs swivel chairs and an upholstered ottoman (covered in fabric by DeLany & Long) add sculptural presence around the fireplace, as does the small metallic drinks table by Baker.

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A long corridor leading to the living room serves as an art gallery with 12 niches, each displaying a work from the homeowners’ extensive collection.

To create a sense of intimacy, Brown broke up the pattern of the oak ooring by having it laid both vertically and horizontally.

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Brown divided the shapely living room into three distinct areas, including two for seating and a section for dining. Because the wife likes the legs of furniture to show, he chose skirtless dining chairs by Barbara Barry for Henredon.

“PEOPLE LIKE FOCUSING ON THE VIEW, SO AS A DESIGNER, YOU’RE OFTEN ORIENTING FURNITURE AROUND IT.” —ROBERT BROWN

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left “Balance and repetition was key to this space,” explains Brown, who outfitted the sitting area with dark woods and neutral fabrics. The designer devised the pair of custom cocktail tables, which are bracketed by matching Verellen sofas. Throw pillows are covered in a gray tweed by Lauren Hwang New York.

not pattern, their only form of embellishment. Notably absent are draperies, which the wife eschewed in favor of recessed mechanical blinds. Even furniture was selected for what it lacked—namely, prominent hardware and conspicuous wood grain.

For all of the home’s minimalism, however, Brown maximized its comfort with furnishings that soften the interiors’ clean lines. Throughout the apartment, an array of comfortable seating encourages 78

restful moments, while expansive rugs add warmth and coziness to their contemporary environment. Even the home’s art, a mix of black-and-white photography and monochromatic paintings, proves relaxing.

“Sometimes, art can be too interesting,” notes Brown. “Because we wanted to create a calming mood in the home, we chose art that was not too complicated or intense.”

As much as the clients’ sensibilities guided the design process, so too did the apartment’s architecture, especially its myriad windows, which offer views of the downtown skyline. “It’s a different mindset doing high-rise homes,” admits Brown, a veteran of skyscraper decorating. “People like focusing on the view, so as a designer, you’re often orienting furniture around it.”

It’s these easy-to-enjoy city views, coupled with the designer’s clean, purposeful decor, that give this apartment the feeling of a luxury hotel, one that fosters the kind of peace and tranquility homeowners welcome at the end of a busy day. As Brown says of the home, “The color palette, functionality, and cleanness—it’s very European,” which suits this worldly couple to a T. See Resources, Back of Book.

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clockwise from left Brown chose this streamlined Baker cabinet because, “It doesn’t speak too much.” Hanging above are two black-andwhite paintings, both from Townhouse by Robert Brown. Skyline views are easily accessible in the master bathroom, especially when soaking in the curvy Victoria + Albert tub; both the stone flooring and vanity countertops are by Marmi Natural Stone.

In the master bedroom, softness prevails thanks to a statuesque headboard custom-designed by Brown, and the Stark rug. Baker’s metal and leather chair adds visual interest.

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CLEAN EDIT WRITTEN BY

The Editors PHOTOGRAPHED BY

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IT’S BEEN LITTLE MORE THAN A YEAR since interior designer Melanie Turner moved her business to the Galleries of Peachtree Hills, but her 10-person staff has grown quickly, and they’re maximizing the potential of every crevice of the 1,235-square-foot space. “It’s fresh, clean and elegant,” says Turner of the light-filled Buckhead office, which employs long linen drapery dividers to designate desk areas for each designer and an all-white color scheme to allow features like dark floors and iron-clad windows and doors to create a sense of drama.

Turner’s signature glamour is perhaps most fully on display in the designer’s own office, where a custom wallcovering designed by Turner and Penshaw Hill enlivens a room already ripe with statement, including a brass giraffe from England and overscale painting by Todd Murphy. It’s the office’s rear designer resource room, however, where much of the magic happens thanks to a devoted design team always on the go and sourcing the perfect combinations.

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“Our office is light, fresh and happy,” says interior designer Melanie Turner.

Design at Work The center of the Melanie Turner Interiors office is divided into work areas by linen drapery; the light fabrics create high contrast with the dark stain on the flooring.

Flanking the Saarinen table are Maria ottomans from Bradley; the mirror is Carver’s Guild, and the moss mound is Elegant Earth. Winnie, the goldendoodle of Turner’s daughter, Cydney, is a fixture at the office; she often keeps Turner’s Maltipoos, Scooter and Daisy, company.

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CASUAL CHIC WRITTEN BY

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WHEN ARCHITECT BILL INGRAM began looking for office space in Atlanta nearly three years ago to serve his local clients, he was pleased to discover that ADAC would be opening up a portion of its highly coveted real estate to launch a limited number of Design Studios. One of those clients was Danielle Rollins, and the two got along so well, they debuted their joint business venture, Rollins Ingram, in 2014, and moved to ADAC earlier this spring.

A windowless but open box with high ceilings and exposed painted concrete overhead, the layout prompted Rollins to paint the walls in Ralph Lauren Reservoir Blue, which not only allows the narrow space room to breathe, but also furnishings like the Saarinen table and glossy white desks to shine. The pair accentuated that crisp color contrast with sumptuous texture, in the form of sisal floors, a rattan globe pendant, and Thibaut grasscloth, while framed renderings of Ingram’s recent projects and an abstract by William McLure round out the casual-chic space.

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“The office is an equal mix of fashionable and functional,” says Danielle Rollins. “It’s our version of industrial meets the beach.”

Design at Work This shared ADAC Design Studios space accommodates roomy workspaces for two as well as a client meeting area and storage wall for fabric swatches.

Both intuitively drawn to the water, Rollins and Ingram employed the rich nautical hue, Ralph Lauren Reservoir Blue, to be equal parts soothing and energizing—“our version of industrial meets the beach,” says Rollins.

Ingram concurs: “This office reflects our combined causal signature aesthetic using crisp blue and white, natural rattan, raffia and chrome,” he says. “All of this works together to give off a breezy summer vibe year-round—important for a windowless space!”

A fully stocked bar completes the gracious feel.

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DESIGN DUO WRITTEN BY

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PROMPTED BY THE QUICK GROWTH of their respective companies—and a desire to leave room for expansion—textile designer and artist Clay McLaurin and interior designer James Wheeler opted to reimagine the look of a traditional design studio, putting a fresh spin on shared office space in an open but cohesive, light-filled Old Fourth Ward space.

Longtime friends, McLaurin and Wheeler’s challenge was designing the space to accommodate both business and creativity. Their main objective: to create a client-facing design office with distinct areas for conducting formal meetings, as well as an artist studio where product can be designed for sale to the trade. To accomplish this, a pass-through wall was reconstructed by enclosing it on one side and adding cabinetry on the other to house a designer resource library. Ceiling-mounted Belgian linen panels act like doors, which can be closed for privacy, while whitewashed surfaces allow the pair’s artistry to shine.

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“Our goal was to create an environment that was both beautiful and approachable while maintaining a sense of restraint,” says interior designer James Wheeler.

Design at Work Clay McLaurin and James Wheeler’s shared Studioplex space is not only a brilliant interpretation of the designer and artist’s personal aesthetic, it’s also an expert exercise in mixing vintage and found objects with custom and modern pieces.

In Wheeler’s office, top left, an antique fireplace surround made in an old factory in Athens, Georgia, adds architectural interest. On the other side, a pair of 19th-century French doors opens to reveal a designer resource library.

The pair commissioned the large, custom work table from North Carolina artisans; the whitewashed table functions as both a conference table and work surface.

You might find McLaurin dreaming up his next watercolor or unrolling fresh textile collections for Clay McLaurin Studio; his upholstered poufs, in Maze and Hollyhock, anchor the rear wall.

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NEW HOME WRITTEN BY

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CREATING A SPACE THAT would reflect his personal style—and display an aesthetic that would relate to today’s buyers—proved of great importance when it came time for Bonneau Ansley, III to design offices for Ansley Atlanta Real Estate’s clients and its 25-member staff. Ansley, founder and president, and Hil Harper, vice president, enlisted Atlanta interior designer Kay Douglass of South of Market to create a minimalist yet welcoming “home away from home” inside this Keith Summerour-designed building, located on a future section of the BeltLine.

Douglass updated the 6,000-square-foot office in a sleek, inviting style with elements such as shiplap walls in the entry. A neutral backdrop of white and grey accentuates original elements like iron windows and an industrial-style ceiling. Removing walls and adding interior windows creates functional space, like individual offices, waiting areas and a multi-functional hub dubbed the “plug and play room.” “It’s a happy place for agents to work and collaborate,” she says.

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“Bonneau and his team are innovative, forward-thinking, young and vibrant—as is the space,” says designer Kay Douglass.

Design at Work “Residential design is about capturing the individual’s personality and translating that into the design of the space,” says Douglass, who employed principals of residential design to create an office with an air of whimsy.

In the “plug and play” room, above and right, yellow chairs from Dot & Bo, custom multicolored stools and round CB2 tables are playful pieces that eschew any illusions of a cubicle-like space.

Overscale lighting and upholstered panels from Douglass’s South of Market complete the look.

In a conference room, left, lighting from R. Hughes, leather barrel chairs and Café Journeaux stools from South of Market up the style quotient.

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LIFE

OUT & ABOUT

VISIONARIES OF DESIGN

The Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) hosted members and lifestyle-industry authorities alike for its inaugural VISIONARIES OF DESIGN AWARDS. The event kicked off at the Piedmont Driving Club with a luncheon and panel discussion, and the celebrations continued into the evening with an elegant dinner at the home of Ginny and Guy Millner. Acclaimed tastemakers Charlotte Moss, Frances Schultz, Carolyne Roehm, Keith Langham, Newell Turner and Alex Hitz were honored with awards during the event, and all proceeds beneďŹ ted the SHS Learning Gardens and Urban Farms. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIM LINK

Top Award recipients Frances Schultz, Carolyne Roehm, Keith Langham, Newell Turner, Charlotte Moss and Alex Hitz; Kathy Spetz, Bill Ingram, Quincy Hammond, Joseph Ward. Middle Gina Christman, Elizabeth Morgan Spiegel; Carolyne Roehm, Guy and Ginny Millner; Caroline Leake, Georgia Schley Ritchie, Laura Smith Spearman. Bottom Boyd Leake, Anne Sheehan, Cynthia Widner Wall, James Wall; Ginger Dixon Molloy, Mary Wayne Dixon, Gail Taulman, Lane Courts.

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Under contract. Move-in ready home on spectacular estate lot in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Buckhead. Unique 1-2± acre min. Open floorplan designed for entertaining & in excellent condition! Best private schools. Dramatic 2-story art gallery, sunroom, large screened patio with walk-out pool site. Rare flat corner lot. Jodi Halpert; 404-513-5151. $1.2M.

Gorgeous home in Windward. Landscaped with a focus on easy maintenance, the private wooded backyard is an entertaining dream. Stone fireplace with curved seating, hot tub, bar, patio dining, bubbling water feature, winding flagstone paths. Recently renovated master bath & kitchen.

Finished terrace level with pool table area, wine cellar, workout room, home office space and a home theater. Lynda Hester; 770-480-5161. $725,000.

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1092 MCLYNN AVE | ATLANTA, GA 30306 Breathtaking renovated bungalow in sought-after Morningside location, 4BR/4.5BA. Foyer opens to living room with double-sided fireplace, banquet-sized dining room, gourmet kitchen with professional appliances and master with lovely en suite. High end finishes throughout, large deck overlooks level fenced private backyard.

Agent Name: Irene Clary; Price: $999,900.

268 GROOMS RD | FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30215 Antebellum home on 20 private acres featuring grand entry, expansive family room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen, 2 islands, banquet dining and office/library. Master suite on main with sitting room has dual fireplace thru to luxury bath, private covered porch, upstairs bonus room with fireplace.

Terrace level with in-law suite, gym, theater with fireplace and an in-ground pool. Must see! Agent Name: Kay Fulp; Price: $1,198,600.

608 HEXHAM COURT | SUWANEE, GA 39924

1601 HUNTINGDON TRAIL | SANDY SPRINGS, GA Rustic modern lakefront home in Northridge Forest. Walls of windows showcase views of the private lake. Open floor plan with a chef’s kitchen featuring Viking appliances & expansive deck ideal for entertaining. Luxurious owner’s suite with private deck, 4 bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs. Terrace level features guest suite/office, large living area, outdoor shower & patio.

Agent Name: Jenny Martin; Price: $1,099,000.

Pristine home in Edinburgh Bear’s Best gated golf community. Soaring foyer, gourmet kitchen with island views and keeping room with dual fireplace.

Exquisite master suite, amazing terrace level with entertainment room, full bath, storage and a fenced backyard on a gorgeous corner lot. You can live this rewarding lifestyle with state-of-the-art amenities and 24-hour gate attendant. Agent Name: Ericka Mitchell; Price: $489,900.

293 PARK HAVEN LANE | TYRONE, GA 30290 Gorgeous John Wieland resale! Open floor plan, guest suite on main, true gourmet kitchen with wine cooler and huge island all open to family room & dining room. Master suite complete w/ fireplace and high-end bath. Upstairs features loft/retreat area. Terrace level with HVAC & sheet rock ready for you to put the finishing touches. Agent Name: Kay Fulp; Price: $553,500.

2207 CHURCH RD | SMYRNA, GA 30080 This is a gem! Gorgeous Craftsman-style home with open foyer, a chefinspired kitchen with huge island and top notch appliances overloooking keeping room with fireplace & built-ins. Massive family room, second fireplace and more built-ins. Master retreat with private screened porch.

Finished terrace level, covered patio, deck and second screened porch off family room! Agent Name: Kim Pritchard; Price: $489,900.

(678) 320-4900 | WWW.DREAMHOMES.COM *Each Firm is Independently Owned and Operated.

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Cartier, Inc. cartier.us ..........................................................................back cover Cathedral Antiques Show cathedralantiques.org ........................................ 51

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marcia’s favorite rooms

THE KITCHEN

IF THE HOME IS THE SOUL of Atlanta families, then its beating heart must surely be the kitchen.

Yes, for years, our kitchens were designed to be separate from the rest of the house, but we would inevitably gather there. And, when you get right down to it, it doesn’t matter if your kitchen hasn’t been remodeled since linoleum was on trend—or if it has been featured in the pages of this very magazine; the kitchen is how we Atlantans convey our sense of community.

With 48 first cousins, my family never had to endure the indignity of a childrenonly dining table. Why, we children were almost given free reign in the kitchen!

Don’t get me wrong—we realized we were in the way, as aunts screamed while the mashed potatoes and red-eye gravy went flying.

But that’s where our mamas camped out, and we didn’t care if we had to sit quietly

under the counter—the kitchen kept us all together.

My mother built her personal dream house with a spacious kitchen that boasted two love seats and a secretary just for her cookbooks, which, admittedly, she could have pulled from more (her cooking left a lot to be desired).

But we didn’t care that her Yankee-fied mind couldn’t understand the beauty of canned Frenchfried onions or the fact that that ambrosia salad requires mayonnaise, marshmallows and whipped cream. Our Mama chose to be in the kitchen anyway, concocting something wretched and vaguely Norwegian, and despite the smells, we wanted to be near. As the years passed and her cooking specialties became Hamburger Helper and Chicken à la King, it still didn’t matter; we were happiest with Mama in her beloved kitchen.

Painted diamond floors and a heart-pine butcher block-topped island anchor this light and bright Buckhead kitchen updated by K2 Construction and Beth Ervin.

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