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ISSUE NO. 278 | VOLUME 29, NO. 6

ISLAND BLISS Designer Walter Mazzanti creates a contemporary Key West getaway that doubles as an Atlanta couple’s romantic retreat and entertaining paradise WRITTEN BY SEJAL BHIMA MEXICO MODERN For the design and decoration of a Brookhaven couple’s vacation home along the Sea of Cortez, designer Barbara Howard eschews traditional south-of-the-border style, opting instead for something soft and contemporary

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cophile transplanted to the deep South, this tastemaker marries the two sensibilities with pedigree 14 GREGOR TURK With a new line of lamps joining his other dashing decorative objects, this artist is rising the ranks of the design elite 16 SKYLAR MORGAN Carpenter is too limiting a term for this vibrant young visionary and creator of innovative home furnishings

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STROKE OF GENIUS AH&L talks with one of the South’s most acclaimed architects about the release of his ﬁrst book WRITTEN BY HEATHER J. PAPER

IN EVERY ISSUE 6 Editor’s Letter 79 Resources, Ad Index & Web Links 80 Marcia Sherrill 4

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PROFILES: MARIE-LAURE COSTE DUJOLS A veritable Fran-

STYLE NEWS: GLOBAL INFLUX A collage of worldly wares inﬁltrating our increasingly plugged-in metropolis, from $12 to $12,139 20 EUROPEAN DESIGN A survey of contemporary decorative arts opens this month at the High 24 WHAT’S MODERN NOW Local style and design bloggers voice their philosophies on living well in an ever-changing world.

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FOOD NEWS: Tons of tasty new treats in Atlanta—and some sizzling surprises 28 BISTRO NIKO An in-depth look at Sovereign’s new restaurant

CALENDAR Select gallery shows with avante-garde themes, an opportunity for swift art appraisal and three meaningful museum exhibitions

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WELCOME (on the cover) This month’s issue contains a varied mix of stories, most of which illustrate the city’s impact far beyond I-285 and Georgia’s borders. We’re kicking oΩ the summer season with our annual look at Atlantans’ homes-away-from-home. The mountains of north Georgia and North Carolina as well as the Florida panhandle have long been favored spots for second homes, but this year we’re venturing to points farther afield—Key West and Baja California. Both of these spectacular retreats feature clean, contemporary styling. Speaking of contemporary, this month kicks oΩ Modern Atlanta 10, a series of events around town that promotes modern design in the city. Check out our special section devoted to the event, complete with highlights of happenings you’ll not want to miss. Additionally, throughout this issue, you’ll find other stories with modern or international flair—two with French connections, a roundup of our favorite global finds (right here at home), two local artisans redefining furniture and decorative arts with a contemporary verve and a new exhibition at the High Museum that focuses on European design since 1985. As Atlanta’s global footprint continues to grow, it’s good to know that all of this international flavor can still be consumed with a cold, tall glass of sweet tea.

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MARIE-LAURE COSTE DUJOLS This French-born, Atlanta-based ﬂoral designer and events planner brings a European sensibility to work and life

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THE DINING ROOM OF MARIELAURE COSTE DUJOLS AND THIBAUT DEVILLARD IS BOTH RUSTIC AND CHIC. OPPOSITE: COSTE DUJOLS, AT HOME, IN A GARDEN OF HER OWN DESIGN WITH HER WEIMARANERS CHLOE AND EMMA. THE BISTRO TABLE, PEA GRAVEL PATHS AND CLIPPED BOXWOOD EVOKE THE LANDSCAPE OF THE SOUTH OF FRANCE.

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For Marie-Laure Coste Dujols, flowers are all in a day’s work. One day she can be called upon to conceptualize the design scheme for a wedding while the next has her finalizing details for a rustic kitchen garden or selecting plants for a more formal boxwood parterre. But when she’s not on site with one of her projects, Coste Dujols can be found at her bucolic Riverside compound along the city’s western edge that she shares with her husband, Thibaut Devillard. There, she and Devillard—with whom she also works—raise exotic chickens and quail. And, during summer months, they tend to their organic vegetable gardens, bursting at the seams with more than 30 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. In between working on her own projects around the house as well as those that are work-related (her atelier is located on the property), Coste Dujols is also readying a new retail venture—think Parisian-style floral shop—that’s slated to open later this summer in one of Atlanta’s hottest shopping areas. (Complete details can be found later this month at blog.atlantahomesmag.com). Meanwhile, Coste Dujols and her team continue to create the striking floral designs—both contemporary and traditional— for which her firm is known,

ﬁlling some of Buckhead’s most gracious homes and the city’s top businesses (like The Four Seasons Hotel). For Coste Dujols, it’s all in a day’s work. WHEN I GET AN UNEXPECTED DAY TO MYSELF…if I don’t have enough time to go to the mountains, I hike with the dogs along the river at Cochran’s Mill near Palmetto, where Thibaut and I got married the ﬁrst time around! MY FAVORITE MUSEUMS ARE…the Rodin Museum in Paris, the Dali Museum in Barcelona, the gardens of the Getty in Los Angeles—and many, many gardens. MY HOME REFLECTS…who I am and the way I live. I’ve brought a bit of the French countryside to a Georgia bungalow! MY FAVORITE PLACE FOR QUIET CONTEMPLATION IS…my chicken

coop and my vegetable garden. THE PERSON I LOOK UP TO MOST IS…my husband, my mother and

my good friend Hardy. MY FAVORITE WAY TO ENTERTAIN AT HOME IS…to cook for friends—

large pool parties or intimate dinners in our garden. THE ONE PLACE IN ATLANTA I ALWAYS TAKE GUESTS IS…for a

quick lunch at Star Provisions and casual dinners at JCT Kitchen. If we have time, we head to Serenbe. MY SIGNATURE COLOR IS…white, white, white and blue-gray.

STYLE (proﬁle) this page, clockwise from left Coste Dujols likens the Sebright chicken’s white feathers, outlined in chocolate brown, to a Chanel suit. Coste Dujols in her organic garden. She and her husband, Thibaut, cultivate shiitake mushrooms. The quail eggs are collected from birds kept on the property. opposite Chickens in their swanky coop. Floral designs by Coste Dujols. Returning from the garden with her two sidekicks and a basket full of organic goodies. Coste Dujols is the South’s exclusive distributor of cocoa shell mulch, which retains moisture better than other mulches. Plus, it lasts longer and smells better (yes, like chocolate). The shells come off of the beans during the roasting process.

MY FAVORI∏ES throughout the seasons and from my travels to beautiful old places.

FAVORITE TABLE LINENS:

MY PROUDEST PROFESSIONAL

Chanel and Dior, because some of my chickens wear Chanel’s suits and Dior’s coiΩe! FAVORITE DINNERWARE: Anything very old and simple FAVORITE FLOWER: Hellebores FAVORITE MUSIC: Right now I’m going through an MIG phase. I listen to a lot more French artists since I moved to Atlanta; I guess it’s nostalgia—and my husband is not happy about it! FAVORITE WINE: I really love red Burgundies for their ﬁnesse, enjoy the South African Sauvignon Blancs and I buy a lot of organic wines.

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The Four Seasons Hotel asked me for Le Jardin Francais’ services exclusively.

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MY SUNDAY ROUTINE…is to read

ABOUT ME IS…I hate anything

on the sofa, with the windows open, while my husband makes crêpes for breakfast. Then I go down to the garden to visit my chickens.

the South of France; I have to go, religiously, once a year to resource myself. And 10 years ago we discovered the unspoiled beauty of North Captiva Island, Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico. There is something magical about this place—no cars, no restaurants, no shopping, just beautiful private homes on an almost-deserted island, where nature is still very untouched and wild.

MY FAVORITE SHOPPING SPOTS

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FOR CLOTHING ARE…in Parisian

new. I love to knit, I have chickens and quail, and I grow shitake mushrooms. THE CAR I DRIVE IS…a Ford 150 pickup that everyone says is too big for me.

I GET MY BEST INSPIRATION FROM…observing nature

THE FIRST THING I SEE WHEN I WAKE UP…are my dogs and cats who sneaked on the bed during the night, then my husband—if he’s not already gone—and then the birds and trees that surround our bedroom windows.

Linen and burlap FAVORITE FASHION DESIGNERS:

FAVORITE ARTISANAL FOOD:

Saucisson—it’s like a countrystyle dry sausage—as well as sheep’s and goat cheeses FAVORITE ARTIST: I’m drawn to artwork from many diΩerent periods. I love nudes, too many to list—from Ingres and Rodin to Man Ray—but I also like the work of several small unknown artists. Locally, I think Todd Murphy’s work is brilliant. FAVORITE FURNITURE STYLE:

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STYLE ARTIST GREGOR TURK IN HIS WESTSIDE STUDIO, SURROUNDED BY THE PICTOGRAM-INSPIRED TABLEWARE THAT HE CREATED. FAR LEFT: THE DETAIL OF ONE OF HIS NEW LAMP DESIGNS.

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Everything is ILLUMINATED Gregor Turk’s sculptural line of lamps really shines Landscape and topography have always inﬂuenced Gregor Turk’s sculpture, photography and paintings, but decorative arts were never quite on the artist’s radar. Yet, just last December, the Atlanta native debuted a line of pictogram-inspired tableware called PlaceMates. The display- and dining-worthy ceramic plates and bowls bear the stamps of the now ubiquitous symbols for men and women plucked from restrooms around the world. But it’s the artist’s newest home design venture—intricate, hand-sculpted earthenware lamps that are as tactile as they are beautiful—that at once reveals a glimpse

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into Turk’s patient, multilayered approach and renders these pieces exhibition-worthy works of art. Called Tatoosh, the collection features contoured lines that pay homage to the topography of Washington’s Tatoosh Buttes mountain summit. The lamps’ layered format is simply an extension of two of Turk’s earlier works, primarily a freestanding sculptural series called Atlas that he says consists of large, book-like forms that “explore the absurdity of trying to contain the Earth in a book.” Because the artist wanted to explore alternatives to freestanding sculpture, Atlas soon

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inspired him to “bring it to the wall.” The result? A series of convex ceramic tablets called the TopoTablets, created in a similar vein. Each Tatoosh lamp boasts a hand-sculpted, of-the-earth feel; variations in shape include rectangular and round forms as well as short-and-squatty cubes. After ﬁring, glazing and wiring the pieces at his Westside studio, Turk tops them with silk drum shades in pebble or platinum hues. “The lamps have an earthy feel, but there’s a sleekness to them that makes them very adaptable,” Turk says. “They’d be just as at home in a beach house as they would in the mountains or in a contemporary setting.” Likewise, the white glaze Turk has chosen for the lamps keeps their interpretation open-ended. “It could be water currents, ﬁngerprints, wood grain or convoluted contour lines,” the artist says. “If you go much darker, you lose sight of the lines and it becomes more about the earth and strata.” Already turning heads at Mecox Gardens in Palm Beach, Florida, and 14 Feet in Healdsburg, California, the Tatoosh collection may be sourced locally through Turk’s studio. Plates and bowls start at $20. Lamps start at $500 with the majority, such as the tall ones at left, costing $900-$1,000. Gregor Turk, gregorturk.com; info@gregorturk.com.

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Inspired DESIGN Craftsman extraordinaire Skylar Morgan puts his understated spin on a new line of modern furniture

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RIGHT: SKYLAR MORGAN FULLY SUPPORTS MODERN DESIGN, SPECIFICALLY PIECES CRAFTED OF WOOD— A BELIEF THAT HAS LED TO THE CREATION OF HIS NEW COLLECTION, CALLED DOC. MANY PIECES, LIKE THIS SIT + SET COFFEE TABLE, ARE MULTIPURPOSE. “MY COFFEE TABLES CAN ALSO BE BENCHES. THEY CAN BE TV CONSOLES. YOU CAN SIT IN THE CHAIRS THREE DIFFERENT WAYS. FOR ME, THAT’S JUST GOOD DESIGN,” HE SAYS. BELOW: THE THREEDRAWER DRESSER, MADE OF WALNUT, EXEMPLIFIES MORGAN’S DEFT HAND AT GIVING NATURAL WOOD AN ENTIRELY NEW DIMENSION.

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It’s no coincidence that Skylar Morgan is at home in Atlanta. A Montana native but a modernist at heart, this talented craftsman followed his passion to a place where he could live the dream every day. “I actually researched the fastest-growing city in the South with the most young people,” he says. “And Atlanta was it.” Many a design pro in the city turns to Skylar Morgan Furniture + Design (SMFD), a studio specializing in custom furniture for commercial and residential spaces as well as high-end architectural woodworking. Working in whatever material the project calls for—be it wood, metal or even plastic—Morgan can bring to life an already-conceived design or create a one-of-a-kind custom piece. “Ninety percent of the time, it’s something that’s already designed,” he says. “But we still like to focus on as much modern or contemporary design as possible. When we

get these fun projects I love getting to the shop every day. I hate leaving at night. It’s not ‘work’ for me at all.” Still, Morgan readily admits that wood is his preferred medium. “I’ve been woodworking since I was little, probably 12 or 13 years old, with my uncle at his cabinet shop. I started to go into architecture but quickly found out that I’m very hands on; I really need to create with my hands. I tried diΩerent things but wood just stuck. Especially in modernism, because wood is the only material that can really warm up a space.” Not surprisingly, Morgan has translated his love for wood and modernism into an additional venture—a furniture collection that he calls Doc. “It’s going to be a line of 15 to 20 pieces. They’re all my creations, things that have the look and feel of my style. It’s extremely edited, all beautiful woods.” But his chosen varieties may sometimes surprise. “Walnut’s always been my favorite type of wood—and white oak. But I’ve recently started using something called No. 1 Common. It’s basically a wood that’s discarded by the mills because it has defects—like big black knots. Most people don’t want those but I go in and take all those pieces because, to me, that’s the most beautiful part, especially the graining around the knot. It’s absolutely

beautiful. And there’s the ‘green’ side of it, too; I’m taking discarded wood and using it.” Careful study goes into each piece of Doc. furniture, not only the design but the material, too. “We have to ‘read’ the piece of wood,” Morgan explains. “We have to know what it’s going to do because wood moves; it’s a living product. It’s not like steel; it’s constantly moving.” This ultimate attention to detail has a huge payoΩ, too. “With Doc.—given the woods and ﬁnishes we use—you don’t wear the piece out, you wear it in; it just gets better and better over time,” Morgan says. “We pay attention to how the piece is going to be used and how it’s going to look in 20 years; we want it to look better then than it did when we delivered it.” But one has to wonder: Why the name “Doc.?” As it turns out, it’s Morgan’s middle name; he was named after his grandfather, whom he respects as role model and a business man. Thus, it’s a daily reminder of what Morgan hopes to accomplish as a designer and woodworker. “Doc. is short and simple, just like our line,” he says, “and easy to remember. The name seems to ﬁt perfectly.” Doc. is available through SMFD and Verde Home. For more information, visit skylarmorgan.com, docbuilt.com or verdehomeinc.com.

“I SPEND A LOT OF HOURS AT THE DRAWING TABLE BUT, MANY TIMES, I DON’T EVEN DRAW A NEW PIECE [BEFORE BUILDING IT],” MORGAN SAYS. “PIECES COME TO ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT; I’LL WAKE UP AT 5 OR 6 AND RUN TO THE SHOP BECAUSE I HAVE TO MAKE THEM. THOSE ARE MY FAVORITE DAYS. AND THOSE ARE ALWAYS THE BEST PIECES—THE ONES I JUST HAVE TO BUILD. THIS ‘75’ CHAIR WAS ONE OF THEM.”

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European Design Since 1985: SHAPING THE NEW CENTURY In a new exhibit at the High, 20th- and 21st-century design gets its due

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“People often forget the extraordinary power that a wonderful design can have on their daily existence,” says R. Craig Miller, the brains behind a groundbreaking new survey show coming to the High Museum of Art this month—“European Design Since 1985: Shaping the New Century.” Some 200 iconic “everyday” objects are on view, designed by some of the most inﬂuential artists of this era. Among them are Jasper Morrison’s Plywood Chair (1988), Ron Arad’s Big Easy armchair (1989), RADI Designers’ Whippet bench (1998) and Philippe Starck’s Bedside Gun Lamp (2005). As fascinating as they are poetic, these innovative designs—running the gamut from kitchenware to electronics, candelabra to chairs—are pieces that, at once, make a strong statement and establish design as an art form with a purpose. “This exhibition includes some of the most iconic designs of the time, instantly recognizable but rarely seen

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in person outside of major American and European cities,” says Ron Labaco, the High’s curator of decorative arts and design. It’s a perfect complement to the High, which has a permanent collection that includes some of the ﬁnest 19th- and early 20th-century American decorative arts in the country. In fact, the museum will contribute additional works from this period to the show, drawing from its impressive collection of contemporary design. Hundreds of designers and thousands of objects were considered for the show, the ﬁrst comprehensive assessment of Western European industrial and decorative design of its kind. In the end, Europe’s best designers were anointed—think Ron Arad, Philippe Starck, Marc Newsom and, more recently, Jurgen Bey, Tord Boontje and Marcel Wanders. In all, the work of nearly 120 designers from 14 European countries is represented, neatly packaged into movements

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and sub-movements. The show begins with 1985, the start of a new phase in postmodernism, and ends in 2005, when the European Union began admitting Eastern European countries. Structured around two larger themes, “design as art” and “design as industry” (or postmodern and modern), the installations explore the dynamics of action and reaction that defined the relationships among art, design and craft during this 20-year period— the initial postmodernist surge, the modernist reaction and, finally, a postmodern revival. “European Design” displays objects chronologically and divides them into eight categories, beginning with Decorative Design, one of the first signs of globalization in design, and ending with NeoDecorative Design, a revival of the earlier Decorative movement. In between are aesthetic movements that include Expressive, Geometrical Minimal, Biomorphism, Neo-Pop, Conceptual Design and Neo-Dada/Surreal Design.

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Each section has its share of standouts: Tom Dixon’s Jack light from the Neo-Pop movement, Jerszy Seymour’s Pipe Dreams watering can from the Conceptual Design installation, Maarten Baas’ Your Best Kitchen Mate! knife block and Tord Boontje’s Red Veil chair from the Neo-Decorative Design section. “European Design” shows both an appreciation of contemporary design as art and an acceptance of contemporary designers as artists. The show debuted to much fanfare at the Indiana Museum of Art and will travel to the Milwaukee Art Museum following its showing at the High. “European Design Since 1985: Shaping the New Century” will be on view at the High Museum of Art from June 5 through August 29. (404) 733-4400 or FIND MORE EVENTS high.org for more information. AROUND TOWN AT

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NAKED CONFORT LOUNGE CHAIR, 2003. JOHN ANGELO BENSON (BRITISH, BORN 1971), DESIGNER AND MAKER. HAY BALES AND EXISTING PETITE CONFORT FRAME. 29-7/8 X 29-7/8 X 27-5/8 INCHES. COLLECTION OF THE INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART, THE BALLARD FUND.

High style reigns supreme at the institution’s annual fundraiser

2010 SCAD-ATLANTA SCHOLARSHIP GALA Local tastemakers toasted to the third annual SCAD-Atlanta Scholarship Gala this past April at the renowned institution’s Atlanta campus. As the university’s primary benefit of the year, the gala raised scholarship funds for promising new talents. Venerated style icon Cornelia Guest served as honorary chair for the evening. She lent select pieces from the glamorous C.Z. Guest Costume Collection to display alongside other exhibitions showcasing original artwork. Guests also enjoyed live demonstrations, fashionable performances, silent auctions, live music, cocktails and cuisine. VIP guests arrived an hour early for a private collectors’ preview reception and an exclusive opportunity to meet with Guest.

From top, left to right: Jonathan Lerner and Elizabeth Morgan Spiegel, Alison Jowers and Phebe Wahl, Bill and Prissy Swearingen, Paula Wallace and Cornelia Guest, Joseph Northington, Caryl Smith, and Timothy Tew, Ed and Suzanne Inman, John Eckel and Tamara Kimble, Jason Moattar and Matt Fleming, Mark and Cinda Boomershine, Dawne Raulet, Nancy Fallon, and Nina Cheney, Co-chair Brenda Freeman, Carl Washington, Shane Robuck, Kristin Marooney, Ian Easton.

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What’s Modern Now An inﬂuential group of Atlanta-based style and design bloggers weigh in on design today

“TODAY, MODERN REMAINS NOT A FICKLE VISUAL STYLE BUT A STEADFAST SCHOOL OF THOUGHT. MODERN EMBRACES THE POTENTIAL OF THE PRESENT CONDITION WHILE ADDRESSING ITS CHALLENGES, GRACEFULLY. MODERN EMPHASIZES MEANS OVER PRECEDENT AND CURRENT ECONOMY OVER EMBELLISHMENT. THUS, MODERN NOW IRONICALLY INCLUDES THE REUSE AND REPURPOSING OF OLD MATERIALS AND EXISTING SPACES. WHAT THE DESIGN COMMUNITY REFERS TO AS ‘ADAPTIVE REUSE’ NO LONGER EXISTS SOLELY AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL OR SOCIAL INITIATIVE; IT IS A WALLET INITIATIVE HAPPENING EVERYWHERE. FROM AN ENTREPRENEUR’S CONVERSION OF A DOWNTOWN WAREHOUSE TO A HOMEOWNER’S REPAINTING AND REUPHOLSTERING A CRAIGSLIST CHAIR, MODERN MEANS INNOVATING WITH THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE.”

“BEING MODERN MEANS BEING INNOVATIVE. IN THESE ECONOMIC TIMES, DESIGN SHOULD NOT BE WASTEFUL OR FRIVOLOUS. A MODERNIST IS INEVITABLY CONSPICUOUS AND SHOULD TRY TO AVOID TRENDY DESIGNS THAT CAN BECOME DATED QUICKLY. IN OUR INCREASINGLY CHAOTIC WORLD, DESIGN SHOULD ACHIEVE ORDER AND BALANCE, PEACE AND QUIET, ELEGANCE AND SIMPLICITY. FORMS AND MATERIALS SHOULD BE RATIONAL AND HUMANE. THIS IS WHAT ‘SUSTAINABLE DESIGN’ MEANS TO ME.” – HOLLY STREET, THINGSTHATINSPIRE.NET

“Uncluttered lines and clean, crisp colors are what I en vision wh en I th ink of modern design today. Modern is th e elimination of th e ornam entation of oth er periods in design. In addition to being tru e to its core concepts, today’s modern incorporates views of our changing world, wh ich champions recycled materials. Recycling brings a wh ole new vision as we incorporate antiqu es into our sch em es. Modern design can be distinguish ed from ‘contemporary’ or 'trendy.’ Modern design is tim eless.” – BARBARA HEATH, BLOG.THEMERCANTILEATLANTA.COM

“Modern design is ... about mixing classic pieces, new pieces and exotic pieces together. Today’s rooms reﬂect where we’ve been and where we’re going. In our increasingly connected global community, a modern room has pieces from far and near, priced high and low. Modern isn’t about the money we spend but the connections we have to the treasures we collect on our journeys.” – JANE DOUGLAS REYNOLDS AND HELEN DRAPER YOUNG, WHITEHAVENINTERIORS.BLOGSPOT.COM

– CLAIRE WATKINS, HIGHGLOSSBLUE.COM

“As economic woes and international tensions make life noticeably u ncertain, our clients are seeking simplicity and tranquility. Th e more networked we becom e, th e more we desire a smaller, more private sph ere. We are seeing more u nderstated purchases; no more “too much is not enough”attitude. – SHEILA BENSON, BLOG.FOXGLOVEANTIQUES.COM

“MODERN IS AN APPRECIATION OF LIGHT, AN AWARENESS OF COLOR AND TEXTURE, AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF VOLUME. IT IS HOW WE PUT THESE TOGETHER THAT DEFINES ‘MODERN.’ THIS IS AN ALWAYSMOVING TARGET, AND THE PHENOMENON THAT IS DRIVING THIS IS TECHNOLOGY. AS A CONSEQUENCE, INDIVIDUALS ARE SEEKING CALM AND SIMPLICITY. MODERN INTERIORS PROVIDE A REFUGE FROM THE ONSLAUGHT OF INFORMATION WE ARE CONSTANTLY EXPOSED TO.” – STEPHEN PARARO, BLOG.PINEAPPLEHOUSE.COM

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“Modern means color—especially rich, clear color. I think youthful designers such as Atlanta native Miles Redd are proving that gutsy color— for example, glossy peacock-blue walls in a cozy den or a sleek kitchen—can be incredibly sophisticated. Whether inspiration comes from Mad Men sets or the decorating masters of the 1960s, like Southernborn Albert Hadley, I think we are revisiting the concept that color can be quite cosmopolitan.” – COURTNEY BARNES, STYLECOURT.BLOGSPOT.COM

“MODERN MEANS LIVING IN THE NOW AND LOOKING FORWARD, BUT ALSO BEING AWARE OF WHAT THE PAST HAS GIVEN US. MODERN IS THE FREEDOM, AND THE CHUTZPAH, TO COMBINE THE BEST OF EVERYTHING THAT’S EVER BEEN THOUGHT OF—OR, PERHAPS, THE BEST THAT YOU CAN AFFORD—INTO SOMETHING THAT’S UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL. MODERN ISN’T AFRAID TO TAKE A STANCE, DECLINES TO BE NEUTRAL, BUT DOESN’T TAKE ITSELF TOO SERIOUSLY.” – BARRY LEACH, THEBLUEREMEMBEREDHILLS.BLOGSPOT.COM

“What are modern now are less-thanperfect, less-designed, more personal spaces that have evolved over time. Modern is collecting pieces that have special meaning and bringing them together in creative ways. It’s about the freedom to express your point of view without being constrained by new trends or old rules.” – ALLY KIM, FROMTHERIGHTBANK.COM

“Wh en I was a ch ild, I th ough t we’d ha ve flying cars by now. Modern hasn’t turned out as I expected. Th ese days, I define modern based on h ow my mid-20s ch ildren live in Atlanta. Th ey want to live and hang out in u n-modern areas: Decatur, High land A venu e, Ponce, som etim es Midtown and th e Westside. Th ey enjoy doing u n-modern th ings: eating and being with friends. Th ey are second-generation High land A venu e kids; wh en th ey go out, th ey see folks th ey know from th eir generation and mine. Th is sense of commu nity has been a long tim e returning to central Atlanta. Th e new urbanists ha ve figured th is out. Modern emulates th e best from old commu nities.”– TERRY KERNS, ARCHITECTURETOURIST.BLOGSPOT.COM

“Scaled-back luxury is modern now. Choose one piece to splurge on and do th e rest in moderation. It’s about getting crisp, clean, sophisticated trends for less, or even doing th em yourself. What’s old is new again and th e result is more thoughtout and careful design. Repaint, refinish, recover and, more importantly, edit and simplify. What’s modern now is to focus on what you love and realize that all th e rest is just stuff.”– BLAYNE BEACHAM,

“Modern design is about looking forward while never forgetting the past. It’s about reinterpreting traditional shapes or fabrics in a way that is fresh and unexpected yet not contrived. Nothing fades more quickly than the trends of today. Pick your style—whether it be contemporary, 1930s glamour, or even Victorian— and execute it well. Buy the best that you can aΩord, even if it means you have fewer pieces. After all, today’s ‘modern’ economic realities have forced us to rethink the way we live.”

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– JENNIFER BOLES, THEPEAKOFCHIC.COM

“AS A LAYPERSON OF DESIGN BUT AFICIONADO OF AESTHETICALLY PLEASING THINGS, I MEASURE THE SOUL OF A SPACE AND JUXTAPOSE IT AGAINST THE PERSONALITY OF ITS OWNER AND, ULTIMATELY, HOW IT MAKES ME FEEL. I ALSO TEND TO BE A FAN OF THE BACK STORY: IS A MG+BW SOFA SITUATED NEAR A $200 SIDEBOARD FROM SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKET? IS THAT REALLY YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S FARM TABLE? HOW LOVELY! TO MY UNTRAINED EYE, THE OXYMORONIC NATURE OF MODERN DESIGN PIQUES MY INTEREST. CLEAN WITH CURVY, CONTEMPORARY WITH CLASSIC—THE POSSIBILITIES SEEM ENDLESS.” – SHAMEEKA AYERS, THEBROKESOCIALITE.COM

“In my o verly enthusiastic, self-taugh t opinion, modern now is all about clean lines th rough a perfect, personalized edit. It’s ach ieving an u nexpected balance with disparate objects, for example a nu bby Florence Knoll sofa, giant Lego coffee table, cast-plaster Rococo mirror and h efty iron chandelier all arranged in front of a stacked-stone feature wall. Mr. Modernism swept in from Germany, cleaned h ouse and taugh t us that less is more... but now we want our stuff back. By applying modernist principles to any space, we can mix a hand-m e-down Victorian dining table with new Saarinen tulip chairs, ha ve our cake and eat it, too.”– BRIAN PATRICK FLYNN, DECORDEMON.COM 25

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>> PARISH INVITES SEASONED CHEFS AND BUDDING GOURMANDS ALIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN A COOKING CLASS SERIES FOCUSED ON SOUTHERN COMFORTS. CELEBRATED CHEF NICK MELVIN KICKS THINGS OFF WITH THREE MOUTH-WATERING DISHES— FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH RACKED PEPPER BUTTERMILK, BLACK-EYED PEA CAVIAR AND SMOKED HAM HOCK HUSHPUPPIES WITH PICKLED OKRA TARTAR. $40. 6/8, 6 P.M., 240 NORTH HIGHLAND AVE. NE, ATLANTA, 30307; (404) 681-4434. PARISHATL.COM

>> FUZE SATISFIES SWEET TOOTHS WITH ITS 10TH ANNUAL “CHOCOLATE! 2010” BENEFIT FOR THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION. IN ADDITION TO HUNDREDS OF CONFECTIONERY DELIGHTS, GUESTS WILL ENJOY A FULL DINNER BUFFET, SPECIALTY DRINKS, A SILENT AUCTION AND LIVE MUSIC IN THE COMPANY OF ATLANTA’S TOP BAKERS, CHEFS, VINTNERS AND CATERERS. $75 IN ADVANCE; $85 AT THE DOOR. 6/17, 6-10 P.M., 4000 SUMMIT BLVD., ATLANTA, 30319; (404) 3256973. CHOCOLATEFORCF.ORG

>> GIVE YOUR DAD THE APPLAUSE HE DESERVES THIS FATHER’S DAY BY TREATING HIM TO A DELECTABLE BRUNCH AT ROSEBUD. AFTER ALL, NOTHING SAYS “THANK YOU” LIKE BISCUITS AND GRAVY OR SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FRIED CHICKEN. 6/20, 1397 N. HIGHLAND AVE., ATLANTA, 30306; (404) 3479747. ROSEBUDATLANTA.COM

SOUTHERN SWIRL HAVING GARNERED CULT FOLLOWINGS IN NEW YORK AND L.A., PINKBERRY— KNOWN FOR ITS HEALTH-CONSCIOUS FROZEN YOGURT—IS SETTING ITS SIGHTS ON THE DEEP SOUTH. FRANCHISEE AND BLACKBERRY FARM SCION DAVID BEALL BELIEVES THAT THE SHOPS’ HIGH-MODERN DESIGN WILL WIN OVER ATLANTANS, NOT TO MENTION THEIR SIX TANGY FLAVORS, FRESH LOCAL FRUITS AND OTHER TASTY TOPPINGS. THE FIRST LOCATION, WHICH JUST OPENED ON COBB PARKWAY IN VININGS/SMYRNA, WILL BE FOLLOWED BY OTHERS IN BUCKHEAD AND HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT THIS SUMMER. 2937 COBB PKWY., SUITE 102, ATLANTA 30339. PINKBERRY.COM

SEASONAL DELIGH∏ Peppers are generally categorized into three groups: bell peppers, sweet peppers and hot peppers. And, given the sizzling temperatures of Georgia summers, it’s no surprise that we’re focused on the latter. Chili peppers derive their incendiary ﬂavor from capsaicin, a chemical defense against hungry animals, but the deterrent has failed to keep peppers from becoming a piquant mainstay in almost every culture. Whether in the form of a vegetable or spice, chili peppers are the perfect way to usher in a sultrier season. >> LUPE TAQUERIA’S JALAPEÑO ORANGE MARGARITA IGNITES THE TASTE BUDS WITH JALAPEÑO-INFUSED SAUZA CONMEMORATIVO AÑEJO TEQUILA AND COINTREAU LIQUEUR, COMPLEMENTED BY FRESH LIME JUICE AND ORANGE PURÉE. 905 JUNIPER ST. NE, ATLANTA, 30309; (678) 904-4584. URESTAURANTS.NET >> MARKET’S NEW SEASONAL MENU FEATURES JEAN-GEORGES VONGERICHTEN’S SIGNATURE COD ACCOMPANIED BY SRIRACHA CHILI SAUCE, MISO-YUZU GLAZE AND BABY BOK CHOY. 3377 PEACHTREE RD. NE, ATLANTA, 30326; (404) 523-3600. MARKETBUCKHEAD.COM >> CACAO, INMAN PARK’S LUXURY CHOCOLATE BOUTIQUE, CONCOCTS THE PERFECT MARRIAGE OF HEAT AND SWEET WITH ITS AWARD-WINNING AZTEC APHRODISIAC TRUFFLE, AN AMALGAM OF SIX DIFFERENT CHILI PEPPERS AND SPICES. 312 NORTH HIGHLAND AVE., SUITE C, ATLANTA, 30307; (404) 221-9090. CACAOATLANTA.COM

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THE SCOOP THERE’S A CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT CONCENTRICS RESTAURANTS. AFTER DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL LUCKIE MARIETTA DISTRICT EATERIES STATS, MAX’S COAL OVEN PIZZERIA, 30 TABLES AND 11 STORIES WITH THE LEGACY PROPERTY GROUP, THE MANAGEMENT OF EACH WILL MOVE IN-HOUSE, ENDING THEIR CONCENTRICS AFFILIATION. SAGE RESTAURANT GROUP, THE INTERNAL RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT FOR THE GLENN HOTEL, WILL TAKE OVER FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS FOR 30 TABLES, THE HOTEL’S SIGNATURE RESTAURANT, AS WELL AS 11 STORIES, THE ROOFTOP LOUNGE. PATRONS CAN EXPECT NEW DINING CONCEPTS TO ROLL OUT OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. WITH HOPES OF REVERSING REGULATIONS THAT PROHIBIT FOOD TRUCKS IN FULTON COUNTY, A TENACIOUS GROUP OF LOCAL RESTAURATEURS, ENTREPRENEURS AND FOODIES HAVE FORMED THE ATLANTA STREET FOOD COALITION. LIKE THEIR COUNTERPARTS IN MAJOR CITIES LIKE NEW YORK, PORTLAND, SEATTLE AND PHILADELPHIA, THESE MOBILE VENDORS HOPE TO SERVE FARE RANGING FROM GRUB TO GOURMET, ALERTING CUSTOMERS TO THEIR WHEREABOUTS VIA GPS AND TWITTER. A GROWING NUMBER OF ATLANTA BUSINESSES—INCLUDING SOUPER JENNY, THE PICKLE AND TAQUERIA DEL SOL—ARE ALREADY ON BOARD. JOIN THE MOVEMENT AT ATLANTASTREETFOOD.COM.

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French CONNECTION Bistro Niko brings a slice of Paris to Buckhead

THE BRAINTRUST BEHIND THIS EATERY INCLUDES GENERAL MANAGER SAM THEN, CHEF I. PANO KARATASSOS, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FOR BUCKHEAD LIFE GROUP NIKO KARATASSOS AND EXECUTIVE CHEF GARY DONLICK. ABOVE LEFT: THE MAGNIFICENT ENTRANCE. ABOVE RIGHT: THIS TWIST ON PAILLARD FEATURES A THINLY POUNDED CHICKEN BREAST, SAUTÉED À LA PLANCHA WITH ENDIVE, ASPARAGUS, TOMATOES AND CHICKEN JUS.

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Only something magnificent could serve as the anchor of Buckhead’s tony Sovereign building. The tallest mixed-use skyscraper in Atlanta, it’s also an architectural masterpiece and one of the few pieces of commercial real estate in the city that can claim more than 90 percent of its space leased. And only the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group—one of the most respected ﬁne dining establishments in the country—could pull oΩ an authentic, French-inspired bistro in such a manner that it serves no less than 300 guests each night. This is Pano I. Karatassos, after all, the man who in 2001 ﬂew in massive white marble columns from Greece for the opening of Kyma, a restaurant paying homage to his family’s Greek heritage. It’s hard to imagine that it’s been nearly 10 years since the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group has debuted a new concept in Atlanta. But, as Bistro Niko proves, good things come to those who wait. The menu—described as “regional, comfort French cuisine”—is the product of a food development mission

by Karatassos, his sons Pano and Niko (the bistro’s namesake) and Executive Chef Gary Donlick to immerse themselves in French culture and whet their appetites for modern Parisian fare. The dining tour, which included Gallic greats such as Chez Georges, Aux Lyonnais and L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, is chronicled in framed black-and-white photographs in the hallway leading to the restaurant’s bathrooms. But it was Bill Johnson, of The Johnson Studio, who brought Karatassos’ vision of vintage bistro ambience to life. The sense of drama begins at the entrance, where a wrought-iron light fixture, inspired by the enclosed entrances of Paris metros, beckons. A short walk through the entry reveals a glimpse into Bistro Niko’s open, glassed-in kitchen, complete with a hanging rack for charcuterie and a raw seafood display. In the main dining room, romantic details rule. Lowslung booths and banquettes are upholstered in crimson red leather with nailhead trim, white subway tiles dress up walls and load-bearing columns while blonde, unfinished floors add rustic flair. The most dynamic element: a ceiling installation featuring more than 130 individual lights

LEFT AND BOTTOM: THE JOHNSON STUDIO ADDED HISTORICAL AUTHENTICITY WITH DESIGN DETAILS THAT INCLUDE VENETIAN MIRRORS, VINTAGE SCONCES AND BLONDE, UNFINISHED FLOORS WHILE A UNIQUE LIGHT INSTALLATION ON THE CEILING ADDS A CERTAIN ROMANTIC AIR. LOW-SLUNG BOOTHS ARE WRAPPED IN RED LEATHER AND LINED WITH NAILHEAD TRIM. BELOW: THON A LA NICOISE— SEARED TUNA NICOISE—IS ACCOMPANIED BY FINGERLING POTATOES, GREEN BEANS, TOMATOES, BOILED EGG AND OLIVE TAPENADE.

encased in floral globes crafted by local artist Martin Dawe, surrounded by dozens of architectural plaster swirls. Bistro Niko excels in finding a harmonious balance between bistro classics and modern sensibilities. Here, traditional French dishes are meant to be shared, from charcuterie plates with cured meats, pates and terrines to flavorful “tarte” pizzas and a rillettes de porc spread. Other contemporary takes include Kobe beef cheeks in place of a tougher cut in the beef bourguignon. Plus, there’s an emphasis on local and regional ingredients, like the white Gulf shrimp in the crevettes en pâte de brique and Georgia Mountain trout in the truite amandine. That sense of balance is also evident in the design, which includes both the high—think Venetian and trumeau mirrors, antique light fixtures and architectural detailing on the grand ceiling—and the low, like the ceramic rooster holding court over the bar and colorful vintage posters in the dining room. The centerpiece of the restaurant is the kidney-shaped zinc bar, home to an extensive collection of craft beers, wines and cordials. The product of a specific design challenge—the 50-story Sovereign building has unique architectural quirks that influenced the layout of this airy, ground-floor space—it’s the perfect spot to unwind over cocktails. But the ultimate joie de vivre is experienced from the red awningcovered sidewalk tables, overlooking the hustle and bustle of Peachtree Road while sipping champagne and savoring oysters on the half-shell. C’est magnifique! Bistro Niko, 3344 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta 30326. (404) 261-6456

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tinuing this month at The Signature Shop & Gallery, presents functional vessels in the tradition of Southern pottery making; among the featured artists are Ben Owen, GeoΩ Pickett, Mark Hewitt, Josh Copus, Kim Ellington and Matt Long. Through 6/12. Meanwhile, the gallery’s ﬁrst summer show, “Studio Ceramics 2010,” will shift focus to contemporary studio artists who also eschew sculptural forms in favor of functional pieces. Artists Kelly King, Lauren Gallaspy, Andy Nasisse, Joe Pintz, Wayne Branum are among those featured, as are ceramics by up-and-comers Kaye Thomas and Chase Folsom. 6/18-7/24. (404) 2374426; thesignatureshop.com

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and Pam Longobardi are on display this month at Sandler Hudson Gallery. Belingheri, who hails from the San Francisco Bay area, explores the repetition of form through his newest mixed-media works and oil paintings, depicting a visually pleasing and complex layering of elliptical shapes. Keeping one simple shape as an anchor has allowed this artist to play with color and texture extensively; sanding gives them a unique texture and wax rubbing gives the oils on each canvas a velvety ﬁnish. Longobardi, known for combining discarded objects into new three-dimensional compositions, displays her imaginative works in the project room and on the gallery roof. The exhibit coincides with the release of the artist’s newest book, Drifters: Plastics, Pollution and Personhood. Through 7/3. (404) 8173300; sandlerhudson.com

Artists series, Thomas Deans Fine Art welcomes well-known Atlanta painter Cathryn Miles, who will discuss the development of her latest body of work—a collection of semi-abstract aerial landscapes in oils. The rudimentary shapes are well placed on their visual planes and delineated brilliantly by color; thus, they oΩer a convincing portrayal of crop patterns and natural land formations, even in their rigid detail. Following her lecture, Miles’ works will remain on display at the gallery through the end of the month. 6/21, 6-8 p.m. (404) 352-3778; thomasdeans.com Debuting at Pryor Fine

Art, Kansas City artist Lisa Lala presents “The List Wall Project,” an intricate display of dreams, goals and reminders discarded by people from across the globe. Rooted in the belief that if one writes down a task he will see it to fruition, the project resonates because of its universal message of motivation, destiny and accomplishment for those who have completed their tasks—and a few who didn’t. Lala’s colorful and textural paintings on glass and canvas will also complement the collection. The gallery is currently accepting inspiration lists from Atlantans, who may deliver them to the gallery via

e-mail, mail or in a drop-oΩ box at its Bennett Street location. 6/25-7/25. (404) 3528775; pryorﬁneart.com Figurative works on can-

vas by Californian Kathy Jones join the exemplary collection at Lagerquist Gallery, invoking this artist’s love for bold color, shadows and unusual perspectives. The works take an unconventional look at the human ﬁgure and its surrounding environment, depicting sometimes baΩling situations. Extended hours at the gallery make this show even more worth the visit on its opening night, which occurs in conjunction with the Atlanta Gallery Association’s First Thursday Art Walk. 6/3-6/19. (404) 2618273; lagerquistgallery.net To coincide with the First

Thursday Art Walk, Anne Irwin Fine Art will host a special “Art Road Show,” encouraging guests to bring their favorite 20th-century art works to the gallery for assessment by certified appraiser Vernon Abrams at just $10 per piece. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Shepherd Center Spinal Clinic. 6/3, 6-8 p.m. Midmonth at the gallery, “Invitational 2010” will welcome new paintings by six select artists—Cassandra Barney, Lisa Gloria, Emily McPhie, Roseta Santiago, Stuart Shils and Adele Sypesteyn. 6/12-6/30. (404) 352-1855; anneirwinfineart.com

MUSEUMS Continuing at the Atlanta

History Center, “Voices Across the Color Line: The Atlanta Student Movement” revisits the ﬁght for justice and civil rights waged by students of the Atlanta University Center Schools during the 1960s. As a result of this movement, African American students in Atlanta successfully changed Jim Crow laws and triggered one of the most signiﬁcant initiatives for social transformation in the South. Photographs, documents, videos and interviews with Atlanta school leaders and other contemporaries of the day reveal this monumental movement in vivid detail. Through 9/25. (404) 814-4000; atlantahistorycenter.com In a dazzling exhibition at

Emory’s Michael C. Carlos Museum, “When Gold Blossoms” presents an extensive collection of South Indian gold jewelry—rings, anklets, earrings, forehead pendants, jeweled crowns and even a gilded throne—highlighting 2,000 years of the ﬁne craftsmanship of adornment. The 150 pieces, many of

which were gifts to the gods or used as embellishments for brides, reveal the deeper meaning behind the art of accessorizing—one that was necessary for maintaining an accepted position in traditional Indian society. Photographs of jewelry-making in the 19th and 20th centuries accompany the exhibit. Through 7/11. (404) 727-4282; carlos.emory.edu Two internationally lauded

Atlanta artists join forces at the Museum of Design Atlanta for a mesmerizing new show. Contemporary ﬁber artist Jon Eric Riis, who’s exhibited his handwoven tapestries throughout Europe and Asia, has works in a number of esteemed private and public collections. Richard E. Mafong, a professor emeritus of Art and Design at Georgia State University, has worked across the globe as an artist and product designer; his metal objects have been commissioned for numerous corporate and institutional installations. MODA invites viewers to meet the artists at this exclusive reception, at which dinner will be served. 6/5, 6-9 p.m. (404) 979-6455; museumofdesign.org

JON ERIC RIIS, MUSEUM OF DESIGN ATLANTA

A vintage scene from the Westside Urban Market

1922-1924 Additions are made to the White Provision plant, resulting in the building’s current footprint 1925 A city map is drawn up, including Sunset Heights subdivision—an African-American neighborhood on the Westside—and Blandtown; residents work at nearby King Plow and White Provision, as well as the Murray Company, Exposition Mills and Atlantic Steel

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Western and Atlantic Railway Lines are chartered, making Atlanta and the Westside an industrial hub 1864 Sherman’s troops march up the present-day Marietta Street corridor 1881 Miller Union Stockyards are founded by Capt. John Miller 1902 King Plow Company opens on the site of what now is the King Plow Arts Center; operates until 1986 1906 First listing of White Provision Company, founded by William H. White, appears in Atlanta city directory

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1935 Swift & Company, the nation’s largest meatpacking company, purchases the White Provision building and adds a storefront facing Howell Mill Road

LONG BEFORE IT BECAME A STYLISH MECCA FOR ALL THINGS HOME, THE WESTSIDE PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE CITY’S HISTORY. THIS TIMELINE TELLS THE STORY 1908 Southeastern Meat Company, used primarily as a butcher shop until the 1980s, is built as part of the Miller Union Stockyards 1910 Small building is constructed at the Miller Union Stockyards to house White Provision Company, the South’s ﬁrst modern meatpacking facility The United Butchers Abattoir building, Atlanta’s second meatpacking plant, is established across the railroad tracks from White Provision

1917

1948

Developer L.E. Heiman and son, L.M. Heiman, open Star Provision Company in the former United Butchers Abattoir building, creating a new façade; the structure cost $200,000, what a small bungalow in the area goes for today

1960s and 1970s Westside falls into decline 1963 Beazley Corporation purchases the White Provision building and its 8.3 acres of land for $250,000 and uses it as warehouse

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LIFE

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The Star Provision building is purchased by Stoval Lawn Mower Sales and Repair Early 1980s Owners of the White Provision building try to sell it for $400,000 to pay estate taxes; no bidders until 1991 1990 Plans begin to transform a historic factory on West Marietta Street into the King Plow Arts Center, lauded for its reuse and for becoming an arts community and center for the visual, performing and commercial arts 1991 Bill Smith purchases the White Provision building for $950,000 and turns half of the space into live/work lofts; residents and tenants include musicians and designers such as Nicholas Storck Design Studios Early 1990s The movie “Kalifornia,” starring Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis, is ﬁlmed on the Westside

1998 Tucker Mott redevelops the former Star Provision building and neighboring structures into the Westside Urban Market, a mecca for home furnishings, food and fashion 1998 Richard Martin and George Rohrig purchase Southeastern Meat property, fueling development of the Midtown West District 2004 Weaver & Woodberry Company and Tucker Mott begin assembling properties at 14th Street and Howell Mill, creating a new White Provision development with residences, boutiques, design showrooms, art galleries and restaurants The ﬁrst phase of The Brickworks opens in Midtown West; the name is derived from the Palmer Brick Company, which manufactured bricks there at turn of the century

A historic photograph of the factory at King Plow— now the King Plow Arts Center—long before its awardwinning transformation that served as a catalyst for the Westside’s revitalization.

2009

The ﬁrst of 94 units in the White Provision Residences opens

Westside becomes home to more than 50 shops and 25 restaurants Nine art galleries in the Westside Arts District participate in art walks on the third Saturday of every month Midtown West comprises 16 buildings on 17 acres, boasting 40 stores, restaurants, art galleries and businesses

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HELLO,

I’M MA

MA introduces this year’s DESIGN IS HUMAN, celebrating the start of a decade of powerful ideas, the future in contemporary design, and Modern Atlanta brand of bold urbanism. It’s hard to believe but DESIGN IS HUMAN (DIH) turns four this year. We would like to believe our movement remains somewhat underground, although we are constantly reminded of MA’s growth and mainstream acceptance. Over the last couple of years we have carved out a rich and diverse platform that reﬂects our values and advocacy for a more organic yet bolder contemporary language that represents Atlanta’s future and being in sync with the rest of the world. MA has come a long way considering our humble beginnings when thirteen like-minded individuals met at a café imagining a very different Atlanta than the one we currently engage. Today the prospects are much brighter and MA continues to lead thanks in part to our like-minded network of creative professionals and passionate sponsors. On that note, we have put together an amazing program that launches the new decade with a BIG bang. This year’s DESIGN IS HUMAN translates into an astounding YES, literally, and there is a lot to say yes to. First, Denmark and Scandinavia are all over the map in Atlanta during DIH week. The Copenhagen-based and award-winning practice Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) tells us why YES IS MORE. Danish design duo CLAYDIES showcases their latest objects. Normann Copenhagen wants to open our eyes too and will join us in promoting new attitudes in Danish and Scandinavian design. For the second straight year DESIGN IS HUMAN and Atlanta’s HIGH Museum collaborate on a full day worth of elevated and fun activities guaranteed to inspire. John Portman and Associates, a powerful force in Atlanta architecture and known for its global contribution in architecture that uplifts the human condition, will engage visitors with a special talk at the HIGH. And this year’s Modern Atlanta Home Tour is in full swing, ready to leave you with more ideas for living better and fostering a more sustainable environment. AIA-YAF Atlanta launches 10UP, a ﬁrst-of-kind temporary inhabitable installation that erects in record time and intended for public enjoyment and to promote bold contemporary design.

A must do, participating Atlanta top design showrooms are open and willing, able, and ready to assist your every design need and help connect the dots to the kinds of products and services that inspires Design Is Human each year. For a list of participating showrooms see the calendar section of this handout, the DIH publication, and check online at MA’s website. Social responsibility is an important topic we take very seriously and will not escape MA’s radar in June. BeDo founder Marc Mathieu pays us a visit and discusses how companies can do more good and the important role of BeDo in navigating businesses to the other side of prosperity. Third in the MA-ology series, this year we celebrate French creativity in MA-ology PARIS, a very cool fundraiser for CARE, the Atlantabased international relief organization’s whose work empowers women and children in need. On the runway, MA-ology PARIS pays homage to France’s oldest fashion house of couture, LANVIN. Paper-Cut-Project’s intricate wigs installation will adorn mannequins dressed in Paris fashion. Also on exhibit are iconic and new designs from Roche Bobois. French art will include acclaimed Parisian street artists Supakitch & Koralie performing large and live. Antwerp-based Finnish fashion illustrator Jarno Kettunen returns again to capture the magic backstage with his action drawings which will be on-sale after the event. Ticket details are available at the MA website. Join us and lets break last year’s attendance records and give what extra you can to a worthy cause that positively impacts those in need. However you decide to experience DESIGN IS HUMAN, we hope you will enjoy this insert and all the creative diversity being offered, returning home with much more than you came. Enjoy life!

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MODERN HOME TOUR Please check the MA website for details and ticket information. Home addresses will be provided to MA Home Tour ticket holders. www.modernatlanta.org

Lustron House Architect: Carl Strandlund, Lustron Corporation (1949) Remodel Architect: William Carpenter, Lightroom Remodel Contractor: Stanford Construction

Harris/Carroll Residence Architect: TaC Studios Builder: Pinnacle Custom Builders, Inc.

Roxboro House Designer: Magdalena Bach Contractor: Healthy Homes/ Tomco Homes

Spring Creek Architect: Johnna Barrett

Siverson Residence Designer: Tamara Bickley

Doud/Connor Residence Architect: Robert Greene (Apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright)

Bencich Residence Architect: John Bencich, Square Feet Studio Designer: Vivian Bencich, Square Feet Studio

Bryan/Keller Residence Designer: Lee Bryan, Joe Keller, Jeremy Jones, Eva Kovalcik, Lee Bryan Interior Design, Inc, in conjunction with Mark Wilcox, Cre8 Contractor: Scott Wilcox, 2x8 Construction Florian/Hart Residence Architect: Brian Bell, David Yocum, bldgs Contractor: The Jackson Company

Shotgun XXI Architect: Dima Zaitsev Studio Engineer: James E. Onderka, Structural Design & Consulting

Villa Futura Designer: Ralph Skalleberg Architect: Gil Montoya Contractor: Grant Forstoff Misty Ridge Manor Architect: Benjamin Hirsch Wollaert Residence Architect: Joseph Dreher Interior Designer: Joel Kelly

Liotta Residence Architect: Dencity Contractor: Cablik Enterprises

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Top: Shotgun XXI/ Dima Zaitsev Studio. Middle: Florian-Hart/ bldgs. Bottom: Harris-Carroll/ TaC Studios

Liotta/ Dencity

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YES IS MORE Bjarke Ingels Group Talk & Book Signing

Atlanta is in for a rare treat as BIG Associate Partner Kai-Uwe Bergmann says “Yes Is More,” in a powerful talk about how contemporary life changes and evolves, Pragmatic Utopianism, and the trailblazing practice of BIG, an award-winning Copenhagen based group of architects, designers, builders and thinkers operating within the fields of architecture, urbanism, research and development. The office is currently involved in a large number of projects throughout Scandinavia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Bjarke Ingels started his own office in 2005, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), after having co-founded PLOT Architects in 2001. In 2004 Ingels was awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale for the Stavanger Concert House, and the following year he received the Forum AID Award for the VM Houses. Ingels has also presented at TED and more recently appeared in ICON magazine. His latest completed project, The Mountain, has already received numerous awards including the designation as the World’s Best Housing project at the World Architecture Festival and again with the MIPIM Residential Development Award.

Kai-Uwe Bergmann AIA, RIBA, MAA, LEED Associate Partner at BIG Kai-Uwe brings his expertise in business development and in project management to proposals around the globe, including work in Scandinavia, the Middle East and Asia. He is a leader in developing BIG’s presence in Asia, where his current ongoing project includes Central Asia’s ﬁrst Carbon Neutral Master Plan Zira Island.

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Alongside his architectural duties, Kai-Uwe Bergmann has been active as a Visiting Professor at Inha University in Incheon, South Korea and the University of Washington. In addition to teaching, Kai-Uwe has spent the past decade studying glass art and creating his own cast glass pieces. This will be BIG’s ﬁrst time coming to Atlanta and could be considered a Georgia homecoming for Bergmann who spent 11 years of his life in LaGrange. Excerpt from YES IS MORE, full text with images can be read in the MA10 Design Is Human publication. Bjarke Ingels Group YES IS MORE 5 June 2010 Free Admission Hill Auditorium, High Museum of Art 1210 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, Georgia

PRAGMATIC UTOPIANISM: Historically the ﬁeld of architecture has been dominated by two opposing extremes. On one side the avant-garde of wild ideas, often so detached from reality that they fail to become something other than eccentric curiosities. On the other side there are well organized corporate consultants that build predictable and boring boxes of high standard. Architecture seems entrenched between two equally unfertile fronts: either naively utopian or petrifyingly pragmatic. Rather than choosing one over the other, BIG operates in the fertile overlap between the two opposites; a pragmatic utopian architecture that takes on the creation of socially, economically and environmentally perfect places as a practical objective.

Yes Is More (TASCHEN) book-signing is the ﬁrst in the United States and follows Bergmann’s presentation at Atlanta High Museum of Art. Yes Is More is also available at MA Guerrilla Store at White Provision on Howell Mill Road. Want more BIG? visit www.modern-atlanta.org

Above: Expo2010 Danish Pavilion, Shanghai, China. Left: Yes Is More book cover.

YES IS MORE is the first monograph of its kind devoted exclusively to the trailblazing practice of BIG, a Copenhagen-based group of architects, designers and thinkers operating within the fields of architecture, urbanism, research and development. BIG has repeatedly attracted public attention and triggered political debate with projects such as a three-kilometer-long wall of social housing wrapped around a park of soccer fields in Copenhagen, the proposal to consolidate all of Denmark’s harbor activities in a starshaped super-harbor along the bridge between Denmark and Germany, and recently proposing to move Denmark s national symbol, the Little Mermaid, to China for six months as part of the Danish Pavilion for the Shanghai World Expo in 2010 - and getting to do just that!

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DANISH DESIGN “Remove material where it is not needed. Keep things simple, functional and craft them carefully.” -Hans J.Wegner, Danish furniture designer Denmark is widely known in the world for its design and architecture. Good, minimalistic and functional design is cherished, maybe more than in other places. Some would say that it is caused by the cold, sometimes unfriendly climate, especially during long, dark winters. Danes love to be outside, but for many months they spend a large amount of time indoors. That is why they create cozy interior environments. For a foreigner in Denmark it is obvious that there is a great deal of attention paid to design and aesthetics in many aspects of daily life. Public spaces, ofﬁce buildings and private homes are carefully designed with simplicity, functionality and elegance. In many homes there is a famous PH lamp over Poul Kjaerholm’s dining table, Piet Hein’s candlestick, Arne Jacobsen’s silverware and the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain dinner set on the table. The door handles are Jacobsen’s and so is the ﬁxture in the kitchen and bath. Danes love good design; they enjoy it and strive to own it. According to various statistics Danes are the happiest people in the world. In order to achieve it in the cold and dark months they celebrate something which is not easy to translate into any other language – HYGGE – it is a state of coziness; to create it one needs friends, but also all those classy design objects which lift the atmosphere and give beauty. Design is the visible expression of values and attitudes of this nation. Top: Flora by Louise Campbell Below: Danish Interior

Excerpt from Danish Design, full text with images can be read in the 2010 Design Is Human publication. Magdalena Bach is a Danish architect and MA Associate Director of Architecture & Design, specializing in Danish, Scandinavian, and European design. www.mbacharchitect.com

Words by Magdalena Bach

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CLAYDIES

Karen Kjældgård-Larsen and Tine Broksø work together as Claydies. Situated in Copenhagen, Denmark, the pair creates conceptual ceramics and design. Claydies will be exhibiting objects from its collection and performing a catwalk show of their creations. Claydies products can also be found at Normann Copenhagen. Awards include: 2008 Best of Year Award Merit Winner – American Interior Design Magazine for Grass (pictured), FFF – Fun Fearless Females, The Design-award at the Cosmopolitan Award Show, Boligmagasinets Design Awards for winner of the category Best Arts and Craftsmen, Form, Decorate Life – Frankfurt International Fair for Grass, and 2005 Most Beautiful Booth at The Crafts Fair at Copenhagen’s Frueplads. Claydies unique objects will be on exhibit from 1-4 June at White Provision District and on special display along with Claydies performing a fun catwalk wearing Primadonna on Saturday evening, 5 June, at Atlanta High Museum of Art. Check the MA website for exact times, address, and for more details. Claydies objects are also available for purchase at MA Guerrilla Store located in White Provision District.

Top left: Blueclay bowl set. Top right: Claydies with cups and saucer set, True Feelings. Above right: Primadonna wig vase. Left: Grass Vase.

Words by Modern Atlanta

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1 JUNE 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

MA10 Design is Human MA Launch Party & Modern Design Exhibition WHITE PROVISION DISTRICT

2 JUNE 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Poggenpohl Showroom Event POGGENPOHL, TERMINUS 100, SUITE 125, 3280 PEACHTREE ST., ATLANTA, GA

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

SCIC Showroom Event SCIC ATLANTA, 855 PEACHTREE ST. ATLANTA, GA

3 JUNE 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Environment Furniture Showroom Event ENVIRONMENT IS LOCATED AT WHITE PROVISION, 1170 HOWELL MILL ROAD, ATLANTA, GA

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Room & Board Showroom Event ROOM & BOARD IS LOCATED AT WHITE PROVISION, 1170 HOWELL MILL ROAD, ATLANTA, GA SPACE AND SEATING ARE LIMITED.

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exhibition of models and renderings from the southeast’s best architecture studios, experimental work from our academic institutions including Georgia Tech and Portfolio Center, and new this year, a Danish design exhibit from Claydies and Normann Copenhagen, and more products for the home from emerging talent and established international brands we all love.

$10 at the door, or free attendance with Home Tour ticket purchase ($35 for 2-day pass).

Don’t miss a multimedia presentation of Poggenpohl’s new kitchen design collaboration that was unveiled at Eurocucina 2010 in Milan this past April, presented by Ted Chappell, president of Poggenpohl U.S., Inc. The space creating concept was developed in collaboration with the renowned Hamburg, Germany architect and designer Hadi Teherani, one of the

world’s most sought-after German architects. The new kitchen from Poggenpohl is distinguished by an all-embracing solution in which room architecture and the kitchen merge into one.

inspired colors in melamine or lacquer cabinetry have never before been seen in a kitchen. Poggenpohl’s expert kitchen design team will be on hand to answer any questions.

SCIC’s stylish owner’s Anthon Muller and Joseph Adam’s invite you for an evening of sophistication and innovative design. Meet SCIC’s lead designer, direct from Parma, Italy, who will be discussing trends in European kitchen and bathrooms with a presentation featuring a look at the newest products shown at Eurocucina 2010, the world’s largest exhibition of kitchen & bathroom

design. Learn more about SCIC S.p.A’s roadmap for their awardwinning kitchens and exciting new bathroom line.

A Talk on Sustainability in Design Environment Furniture is built around a basic idea: Nature Is The Best Designer We Know. The materials used in Environment’s collections are either reclaimed, recycled or repurposed wood and canvas, providing true diversity in both appearance and texture. Environment deﬁnes the meaning of - organic contemporary. At Envi-

ronment Furniture, environmental stewardship is their responsibility and privilege. Join Environment for a discussion on how to create beauty by respecting the planet.

An evening with Eames Demetrios Demetrios is the grandson of Charles and Ray Eames, the design team whose classic chairs, photographs and ﬁlms epitomize the boundless creativity of the midcentury modern period. Demetrios is active in preserving the Eames legacy, as principal of the Eames Ofﬁce, a clearinghouse of resources

for researching, shopping and exploring the work of these legendary creative people. Demetrios was instrumental in creating the interactive version of the Eames’ groundbreaking ﬁlm Powers of Ten.

Celebrate this special evening with Modern Atlanta and help kickoff the “Design Is Human” week and the 2010 Modern Atlanta Home Tour! This is the preview party and your opportunity to connect with like-minded attendees passionate about contemporary living at its ﬁnest. The excitement includes an

In addition, the latest Mineral-Inspired cabinetry colors and ﬁnishes and new shelving system will be highlighted. Poggenpohl’s mineral-

Tickets can be purchased online or at one of MA’s Atlanta ticket outlets. Visit www.modern-atlanta.org for ticket information and details.

4 JUNE 7:00 PM

MA FILMS: Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio HILL AUDITORIUM, THE HIGH MUSEUM

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Architect Studio Crawl & Happy Hour MULTIPLE LOCATIONS (SEE MA WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION)

6:30 PM– 7:30 PM

MA TALKS: BeDo on Social Responsibility in the Business Sphere HILL AUDITORIUM, THE HIGH MUSEUM

8:30 PM – 11:00 PM

MA-ology Paris & Fundraiser for CARE – A Celebration of French Design and Creativity WHITE PROVISION DISTRICT

5 JUNE

MA Home Tour

10:00 AM– 4:00 PM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Hale County, AL is home to some of the most destitute and impoverished communities in the United States of America. It is also home to Samuel Mockbee and Auburn University’s Rural Studio, the most proliﬁc and inspirational design-build outreach programs ever established. Citizen Architect is a documentary ﬁlm chronicling the late Sam Mockbee, artist, architect, teacher, community Thinking about building a contemporary home? What about remodeling an existing structure? Have questions about how to build modern in a historical district? Visit one of Atlanta’s best modern architect’s in their studio, see their work, and talk about design during this one-of-akind opportunity!

Calendar of Ev ents

organizer and caregiver to povertystricken Hale County residents. Mockbee’s work was featured in the Whitney Museum of Art 2002 Biennial, and Mockbee posthumously received the 2004 Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects, their highest honor. Directed by Sam Wainwright Douglas. www.citizenarchitectﬁlm.com

June 1 – 6, 2009

BeDo started from a belief that there is good in all human beings, but our society, culture and world make it difﬁcult for us to tap into our innate nature. Pushed by a growing pressure for change, which was dictated by environmental, economic and societal challenges, a group of (reasonably unreasonable) people gathered and created BeDo.

BeDo’s founder Marc Mathieu, the former head of Global Brand Marketing at Coca-Cola, is leading the development of a new enterprise at the intersection of human and business interests.

MA-ology “PARIS” celebrates The City of Light and its creative might in the disciplines of design, fashion, and art. The event will feature iconic and new designs from Roche Bobois, France’s oldest fashion house of Lanvin and its 2010 Spring/ Summer runway show, illustrator Jarno Kettunen captures the excitement backstage, Paper-Cut-Project’s wig installation, and French street

artists Koralie and Supakitch. Original artwork by Koralie & Supakitch, and Jarno Kettunen will be for sale at the event to beneﬁt CARE.

2010 Modern Atlanta Home Tour delights fans of contemporary architecture, design, and urban culture. The tour is an excellent source for relevant information and serves as your window to the latest trends in residential design and interiors, ﬁne living, deﬁning personal space, and more. Visit www.modern-atlanta. org for photos of all the tour homes.

ﬁrsthand -the power of brands to change people’s behaviors. Marc Mathieu will engage attendees in a presentation followed by an interactive panel discussion.

After working for many years with large, international corporations and global brands, such as Coca-Cola, Marc realized - and experienced

Tickets are $25 at the door with proceeds going to support CARE’s important work to empower women across the globe. Tickets can be purchased online or at one of MA’s Atlanta ticket outlets. The MA Home Tour is self-guided. A two-day pass is $35. Tickets can be purchased online or at one of MA’s Atlanta ticket outlets. Visit www.modern-atlanta.org for ticket information and details.

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5 JUNE 10:00 AM– 9:00 PM

MA10 Design is Human A Celebration of Design at The High

MA has partnered with The High Museum to celebrate the opening of their “European Design since 1985: Shaping the New Century” exhibition and the MA10 “Design Is Human” week.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Hailed “a tour de force” by The Wall Street Journal, this exhibition Drawing in redeﬁnes Modernism and Postthe Piazza modernism, which have both not only shaped European design but have also had a profound impact RENZO PIANO PIAZZA, worldwide. The exhibition includes THE HIGH MUSEUM furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork and more, created by some of the most inﬂuential artists of our time.

Art lovers and kids of all ages are invited to use their imagination during a free “draw” on the modern Renzo Piano Piazza. Pads and pencils will be provided and ﬁnished “masterpieces” will be displayed on the MA exhibit wall. Bring a blanket, put pencil to paper, and let your creative juices ﬂow!

Past & Present: European Design Since 1985 Western Europe continues to be the epicenter of contemporary design today. Mr. Miller’s lecture will offer an overview of the major movements, designers, and seminal objects that have helped to deﬁne this quarter century. This program is free and seating is limited. Tickets are available through the Woodruff Arts

Center Box Ofﬁce at 404-733-5000. Please note: tickets are limited to 2 per person. Tickets to the Museum are sold separately.

2:00 PM

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Established in 1953, John Portman & Associates has been providing inMA TALKS: novative architectural and engineerJohn Portman ing services for over 50 years. Over & Associates time, their philosophy toward design has remained unchanged. This strong RICH AUDITORIUM, THE HIGH MUSEUM belief in how design should evolve has sustained them and provided the world with signiﬁcant and memorable projects.

Sr. Vice President, Walter E. Miller, AIA will present “PORTMAN: Then and Now” which covers the ﬁrm’s history, design philosophy and the evolution of their work, beginning here in Atlanta and leading up to current projects around the world.

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

will sign copies of the Taschenpublished book “Yes Is More”. “Yes is More” is the ﬁrst monograph of its kind devoted exclusively to the trailblazing practice of BIG.

Grand Opening: European Design Since 1985: Shaping the New Century THE HIGH MUSEUM

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

MA TALKS: R. Craig Miller HILL AUDITORIUM, THE HIGH MUSEUM

Kai-Uwe Bergmann, Associate Partner of Copenhagen-based BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), will give a powerful MA TALKS: presentation that closely examines BIG “Yes is More” the trailblazing work of BIG and how “Pragmatic Utopianism” is achieved RICH AUDITORIUM, THE HIGH MUSEUM in architecture, urbanism, & research and development. This is the ﬁrst “Yes is More” presentation for BIG in the United States. Following his presentation, Kai-Uwe

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R. Craig Miller is the Senior Curator of Design Arts and Director of Design Initiatives at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Kai-Uwe brings his expertise in business development and in project management to proposals around the globe and is a leader in developing BIG’s presence in Asia,

Chair Building Workshop THE HIGH MUSEUM

Visit the High website for details and workshop location.

where his current project includes Central Asia’s ﬁrst Carbon Neutral Master Plan, Zira Island.

5 JUNE 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

MA FILMS: VISUAL ACOUSTICS RICH AUDITORIUM, THE HIGH MUSEUM

8:00 PM

Evening in the Piazza RENZO PIANO PIAZZA THE HIGH MUSEUM

6 JUNE

MA Home Tour

10:00 AM– 4:00 PM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

26 MAY – 6 JUNE

MA Guerrilla Store WHITE PROVISION, 1170 HOWELL MILL ROAD, ATLANTA, GA WHITE PROVISION DISTRICT

Calendar of Ev ents

Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, VISUAL ACOUSTICS celebrates the life and career of Julius Shulman, the world’s greatest architectural photographer, whose images brought modern architecture to the American mainstream. Shulman, who passed away in 2009, captured the work of nearly every modern and progressive architect since the 1930’s including Frank Lloyd Wright,

Richard Neutra, John Lautner and Frank Gehry. (1 hour, 23 min.)

The climax for the day’s festivities. MA and The High invite you to hang with us in the open air piazza designed by acclaimed Italian architect Renzo Piano. Enjoy an evening of design, inspiration, and fun. Activities includes design exhibits from Atlanta top showrooms, Denmark’s Claydies and Normann Copenhagen. Play the familiar game of musical-chairs we all grew up

with but with a very contemporary twist. Special appearances by Antwerp-based Finnish fashion illustrator Jarno Kettunen and Milan painter Marco Grassi expected.

The MA Home Tour is self-guided. A two-day pass is $35. Tickets can be purchased online or at one of MA’s Atlanta ticket outlets. Visit www.modern-atlanta.org for ticket information and details.

Our MA pop-up “Guerrilla” Store is fun and one more special way you connect and grow with MA. “We’ve always had this idea of punctuating the MA experience in exclusive partnerships with our various exhibitors, extending our attendees the opportunity to take home a little piece of MA”, says MA founder, Bernard McCoy. In true MA fashion, you can help support MA and enjoy

the kinds of unique and beautiful objects that inspire what we do best, bringing people together and showcasing design excellence from around the world. Most of what’s on offer at “Guerrilla” are inspired by Design Is Human Week and only available in small runs.. Some of our contributors include a MA-edition kitchen apron with mitts by London-based JAMILY; ceramics

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There is a cost to attend this event. Please visit www.high.org for updated event details and price.

by Danish design duo CLAYDIES, Norman Copenhagen, MA-ology PARIS “action-drawings” by illustrator Jarno Kettunen, artwork from French duo Supakitch & Koralie, and select items from the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center retail store. MA dedicates approximately 30% of all its activity to further the careers of young designers.

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10UP! This year there will be a fascinating display at MA10 Design is Human week of events, a unique opportunity to experience art like you never have before. For the very ﬁrst time in Atlanta, the 10UP Challenge competition and display is going to be held. This involves creating a temporary, built and inhabitable installation in a mere 10x10 space. The objective of this installation is to heighten the purpose and exposure of architecture, in order to construct a more educated and encouraging public. Envision visiting an art gallery with blank walls and boring spaces. Contrary to traditional venues, this space would invoke distinctive thinking towards the space one is in, as well as the art around it, bringing the synergies between art and architecture together. This would be an exceptional occasion for architecture and design lovers to engage with and within the artwork itself. The architecture exhibit will be placed in the shopping plaza within White Provisions adjacent to the proposed MA (Modern Atlanta) Pop-Up Store on Howell Mill Road. It would be a lively monument, reacting with the courtyard and the space around it. Art lovers and drive by shoppers are encouraged to appreciate, enter and feel this structure. “An architectural installation is like an inhabitable sculpture that is meant to be experienced” says John Moores, Chair of YAF Atlanta and architect at The Johnson Studio. The Young Architects Forum (YAF) and partnered to bring this challenge to advocate architecture and encourage artistic endeavors throughout Atlanta. With a depressed economy, the ﬁelds of real estate and architecture have been hard hit. For this reason, YAF, which is a part of the American Institute of Architects, wants to raise awareness of the profession and bring forth creative thinking. This event would not only give young artists an opportunity to showcase their work, but also for other professionals to get involved in order to collaborate efforts, exchange ideas, and encourage each other.

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THE BEST OF ALABAMA Kiva Dunes It’s true in golf and in choosing the perfect golf and beach resort. There are many great golf courses and beautiful beaches throughout the world, but rarely are they found in the same vacation community. Kiva Dunes, located on the magnificent Alabama Gulf Coast, offers owners and guests one of these rare resort communities. Imagine a morning round on one of Golf Digest’s top 70 resort courses and an afternoon on a secluded beach with over a half mile of pristine, silky white Gulf Coast sand. The developers of Kiva Dunes had a vision to create a luxurious beach and golf resort that would evolve into a uniquely inviting beachside community rather than follow the conventional path of planting a “cookie cutter” resort on over 300 acres of coastal land that grows more precious every day. They have maintained this vision for 13 years and their patience has been rewarded. The architecture throughout the community varies from modern, to classic southern, to West Indies; and every home and condominium offers the amenities and atmosphere that is sure to soothe and relax. The first phase of Kiva Village, which blends perfectly into Kiva Dune’s architectural landscape is completed, and units are available for purchase – there will never been a better opportunity to buy. Whether it’s a view of the Gulf,

the pristine dunes, Mobile Bay or the golf course, Kiva Dunes offers you that perfect resort environment or “sweet spot” to reflect, unwind and entertain.

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THE BEST OF ALABAMA Russell Lands On Lake Martin Where will the day take you? Hidden among Alabama’s shady pines, Russell Lands On Lake Martin is as rich in heritage as it is in natural beauty. For three generations, the Russell family has carefully preserved this land, and today, we invite you to share in a place unlike any other. More than 44,000 acres of crystal, blue water provide the perfect backdrop for a day of play — whether boating, fishing or enjoying a round of golf. And the 80-plus mile long Russell Forest Trail System meanders through parts of the nearly 25,000 acre forest, surrounded by more than 200 miles of pristine shoreline, offering a scenic tour of the colors and sounds of nature with hiking, biking and horse riding. The new town center, the new Russell Crossroads is the ideal spot to share a good meal and good conversation with family and friends. Reminiscent of a 1920s-style village, Crossroads features cobblestone streets, handcrafted lamp posts and some of the finest dining along the lake. Enjoy fresh produce, hand baked pastries and a generous wine selection at Catherine’s Market. Take in dinner at SpringHouse Restaurant, featuring the culinary delights of Executive Chef Chris Hastings. Or simply relax with that special someone with a picnic on Heaven Hill. New neighborhoods offer enviable lake front home sites, lake homes, and maintenance-free town homes. So schedule your VIP Discovery Weekend today to find your place at the lake and to tour our newly decorated homes. Your own trail awaits – just a two-hour drive from Atlanta. 48

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HAVENS THE BEST OF NORTH CAROLINA Old Edwards Inn and Spa Just Over Two Hours North of Atlanta Condé Nast Traveler Readers Give First Ever Perfect Score to the Spa at Old Edwards in Highlands, Making it the Top Spa in North America For the first time in the 20-year history of the Condé Nast Traveler Annual Readers Choice Survey, one spa received a perfect score in all three areas rated: treatments, staff and facilities. The Spa at Old Edwards Inn in Highlands, NC has been named the #1 Hotel Spa in North America. Following a $50 million renovation of Old Edwards Inn and Spa that was completed in 2007, The Spa underwent further renovations in 2010. A spacious solarium with a fountain and fireplace allows guests to experience the outdoor feeling while relaxing in a serene indoor environment. Nestled among welcoming architectural elements of wood and stone, The Spa at Old Edwards Inn uses native herbs and botanicals for its full menu of treatments, including signature Carolina Cocoons like the Sweet Mountain Meadow. Each treatment is performed by a world-class spa technician in a private treatment room—or in the quiet of one of six Spa Suites. The Spa at Old Edwards Inn includes sumptuously appointed men’s and ladies’ locker rooms, rainfall showers, whirlpools, steam rooms, ladies’ sauna, solarium, 12-head Swiss shower, outdoor massage cabanas, nap-reflection room, spa terraces, full-service salon, additional luxury spa suites and the Spa Café. The full-service, state-of-the-art fitness center offers personal training, wellness classes and a full schedule of recreational activities.

New Solarium at The Spa at Old Edwards Allows for Serene Contemplation

Gracing the property between the Fitness Center and The Lodge is the crowning jewel of Old Edwards Inn and Spa—the outdoor heated mineral pool and cave-enclosed whirlpool. Guests relax in luxury while enjoying service from the poolside bistro, featuring a delicious selection of wraps, panini, chips, fruit, beverages and a full bar.

Visit www.oldedwardsinn.com to learn more and schedule your visit.

THE BEST OF SOUTH CAROLINA The Sanctuary at Hampton Lake Vacation Ownership on Your Terms All within ‘America’s Best Community’ Hampton Lake, a 900-acre recreational community midway between Hilton Head Island and historic Savannah, GA, is introducing a new opportunity for second home and vacation home buyers. The national award-winning community recently launched The Sanctuary at Hampton Lake, a lakefront Private Residence Club that offers the amenities of a vacation destination and the advantages of second home ownership without the hassle of upkeep and maintenance. The Sanctuary will be comprised of 25 residences of 3,100+ sq. ft each. The design includes three bedrooms plus convertible study, four full baths, a spacious lanai and two-car garage supplied with bicycles and a golf cart. “The Private Residence Club concept is completely flexible,” said Rob Barber, President of The Sanctuary at Hampton Lake. “Owners hold a deed plus have a minimum of six weeks priority usage and unlimited short notice visits based on availability. They can use it how they want and when they want, plus their families, friends and business associates can use it as well.” Residents will have access to a comprehensive concierge program as well as full membership privileges to Hampton Lake’s amenities, located just a footbridge walk away, and Private Pete Dye Golf membership at the adjacent Hampton Hall community. The amenity complex, named ‘Best in America’ by the National Association of Home Builders, includes a spa and

fitness center, two pools, private beach, lakefront restaurant and Har-Tru tennis courts in addition to miles of greenway biking/hiking trails. Hampton Lake President, Gerrit Albert, says he expects The Sanctuary to be especially popular among buyers in the Atlanta area due to its ideal location just 20 minutes from the beaches of Hilton Head Island and an equally short distance from the historic city of Savannah.

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What is the dawn of summer if not a call to visit the place that lets us reflect, reboot and recharge our over-stimulated modern lives? Along a distant stretch of the Florida Keys, interior designer WALTER MAZZANTI gave a spirited Atlanta couple just that sort of retreat, harmonizing sleek modern furnishings and punchy colors upon a soothing, neutral backdrop. And, thanks to a lanai and a wrap of sliding glass doors, he was able to bring the outdoors into their modern oasis, as well. Nearly 2,000 miles away, on the opposite coast, BARBARA HOWARD created a home for Atlanta clients at the tip of the Baja California peninsula that captures the essence of modern Mexico, mixing furnishings from Atlanta with textiles and accent pieces from local artist markets. From the start of each warm, balmy day to the close of each cool, starry night, these couples have—with the help of their favorite designers—discovered the true meaning of getting away from it all. Finally, with his recently released tome, architect BOBBY MCALPINE teaches us a novel way to look at our homes and ourselves. Select projects from this famed architect’s two firms exemplify the influences of architectural styles from all over the world, married seamlessly with the art of modern living today. 51

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P U R E S T Y L E “I like clean walls, so the furniture can speak for itself,” says Mazzanti. In the living room, a fun combination of pieces speaks volumes, including a classic Eames recliner, Mies van der Rohe leather bench as well as a Minotti sofa and glass coffee table. Minimal accessories, such as the R & Y Augousti mirror, keep the look clean and contemporary. The rug is a silk-andwool blend from The Rug Company. opposite To add some pizazz, he ﬁnished the staircase in a brilliant orange lacquer.

T A I L O R E D F O R T H E T R O P I C S The dining area features an elliptical table and chairs upholstered in fabric from Donghia. To take some edge off of the contemporary design, vintage vessels accessorize the table. opposite Lounge chairs from Kolo Collection flank the infinity pool that’s tiled in blue Bisazza glass. Perfectly manicured grass covers the entire backyard because “the owners specifically did not want concrete,” says Mazzanti. “They wanted their feet in the grass as they relaxed out there.”

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Like the refreshing summer winds blowing east over the Gulf of Mexico, interior designer Walter Mazzanti ushered a fun breeze of change into an Atlanta couple’s Key West residence. In a radical departure from the homeowners’ customary traditional style, Mazzanti envisioned no dark jewel tones or fussy furniture for this new 6,400-square-foot space. The couple was so impressed with his initial concept boards that they put their faith in him—wholeheartedly. So much so, in fact, that they didn’t set foot into their contemporary abode until every mirror was hung and accessory in place. “What was so untraditional, but great, was that they didn’t see any of it,” recalls Mazzanti. “Of course, I was ordering everything on their approval but it was all sent straight to storage in Miami. Then, along with the movers, I moved in every square inch of the home, right down to their clothes.” The design inspiration stemmed from the couple’s spirited nature. “They love to entertain and they love to travel,” says the designer, “so my thought was to not make anything too serious. I wanted to make it their ‘fun’ house.” And the entire home is just that. Cool, subtle colors are punctuated with electric pops of bright orange and acid green. A custom staircase gives the illusion of a ﬂoating sculpture while, in the living room, textured wall paneling is eΩectively lit to create the feeling of waves in motion. Even a treasured seashell col-

lection is imbedded into the home’s custom-mixed terrazzo flooring. Meanwhile, a streamlined approach—in floor plan, product and placement—further enhances the breezy feeling. A single, spacious room seamlessly blends the living and dining areas as well as the kitchen. The latter is a sleek Poliform space that features rosewood cabinetry—the first of its kind in the United States—with only a sink, stovetop and oven visible. Other appliances, like the dishwasher, are intentionally housed in an adjacent space so as not to disturb dinner parties with the clutter of cleanup. Further creating a sense of flow are 10-foot Tre Piu glass doors throughout the home that slide wide open, blurring the boundaries between indoors and out. The lush back yard is equally appealing for entertaining, given its magnificent infinity pool tiled in blue Bisazza glass and an airy lanai equipped with a full kitchen. And the front also has its own special charm; the approach to the main door takes guests, literally, through the middle of a stunning koi pond. As much as the couple enjoys hosting social soirees, they also appreciate private moments. For that reason, the house was built 40 inches above street level while the lanai—strategically fitted with a wall of shutters—shields a distant street view. “The beauty of this house,” explains Mazzanti, “is that it can function as either an entertaining spot or secluded getaway.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK. 57

MADE IN THE SHADE clockwise from top left In the lanai, Mazzanti set out to create a look in opposition to the interior space. “I wanted it more traditional to produce a warmer feel,” he says. Although 90 percent of the furniture was newly purchased from Logan Gardens, different ﬁnishes were used on the pieces to make them look like they had been collected over time. Paying homage to the couple’s travels to Africa, strips of bamboo were used to cover the ceiling, mimicking those found in safari camps. The pristine waters of Key West’s historic Casa Marina district are visible from the home. A koi pond strategically ﬁlls the space that was created when the home was built 40 inches above street level. Landscape architect Craig Reynolds placed concrete “lily pads” throughout the pond for visitors to navigate their way to the front door. Adjacent to the pool, Mazzanti cools his heels at a copper shower and foot wash that was installed over a bed of polished river rocks.

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S L E E K & C H I C Adjacent to the main kitchen, this secondary butler’s pantry, outfitted with Poliform cabinetry, features four wine coolers to accommodate the owners’ extensive wine collection. Designed by Mazzanti, the main kitchen—also a Poliform design—features white lacquer and Italian rosewood panels. Lighting and electrical outlets were built in beneath the cabinets so that the stainless steel backsplash remains uninterrupted. L E A F Y A M I B I T I O N “Before construction on the house began, there was not a stitch of greenery on the lot,” says Mazzanti. Today, it’s a lush oasis of lily pads, palm trees and other exotic foliage. Playing off of the rest of the home’s color scheme, he chose a pair of Italian orange foam chairs to flank the front entrance. The bright hue is echoed in the powder room’s CaeserStone vanity. The small space also features an artful floor-toceiling tile motif.

M A S T E R F U L & M O D E R N Mazzanti created a luxurious master bath with varying shades of Spanish blue glass tile. A stunning soapstone countertop was fabricated in Atlanta and then shipped to Key West. The “fussy” antique mirror, as Mazzanti describes it, was needed to foil the vanity’s super-sleek lines. opposite The master bedroom makes up one entire wing of the U-shaped home. The custom silk-and-linen headboard stands six feet high, with the bed dressed in linens from Bungalow Classic and ﬂanked by side tables from Belvedere. Behind the headboard, a wall was purposely built just shy of the ceiling to continue the home’s open and airy ambience; the master bath is just beyond.

REFLECTIVE QUALITIES Atlanta interior designer Barbara Howard stands poolside at a Brookhaven coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vacation home that she designed in the hills above San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, overlooking the ocean.

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LET THE SUN SHINE IN The combination living/dining area seamlessly opens up to the outdoors via disappearing sliding doors. The living room upholstery is from Bungalow Classic and is covered in fabrics by Glant, available through Jerry Pair & Associates. The pair of rattan chairs is by McGuire. Howard had the dining roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s custom table base made by an artisan in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The dining room chairs are by Hickory Chair and the chandeliers are by Bobo Intriguing Objects.

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When it came to furnishing an Atlanta couple’s vacation home, located near where the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez meet in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, designer Barbara Howard had the colors of the nearby sandy shores on her mind. “The clients didn’t have a preconceived idea of exactly what they wanted,” says Howard. “They asked for something diΩerent than what they have in Atlanta—a design scheme that was simple, easy to take care of and easy on the eyes.” Once a palette of soft ivories, creams and beiges was established—a Howard hallmark— the designer and her clients made half a dozen trips to the house over the course of construction, which took about a year. The home is in Querencia, a private golf community that features top-notch dining, spa and fitness facilities, as well as jaw-dropping views of the ocean. Plus, it’s just a few blocks away from an assortment of five-star resorts, including the storied One & Only Palmilla (a long-time favorite hangout for Hollywood cognoscenti). But when it came to furnishing the house, Howard called upon a mélange of Atlanta shops and showrooms to help her get the job done. And while most of the pieces in the house were sourced in Atlanta—before being shipped to San Diego, 65

clockwise from top left The guest suite, or casita, features oversize bedside tables that also serve as desks, ideal for visitors who are staying for extended lengths of time and need a place to work. The custom bed linens are from Belle Chambre. Poolside, the ďŹ re pit is a favorite gathering spot for the homeowners and their guests on cool nights. A dining room tableau features a cornucopia of tropical fruits and gleaming glassware. The powder room includes a custom iron vanity reminiscent of an altar.

clockwise from top left The foyer is a soaring space that Howard accentuated with a set of mirrors designed in collaboration with Atlanta framer Myott. The lantern is from the Paul+Raulet showroom at ADAC. The loggia off the master bedroom is perfect for curling up with a good book, enjoying the ocean view or relaxing after a quick swim. A covered cabana connects the main house with the casita. An open gate offers a glimpse into the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central courtyard. A guest room features soft aqua accents, including bedside lamps from Ainsworth-Noah & Associates. In the foyer, blackand-white photography adorns a stone-and-wood console by Michael Taylor Designs.

AWASH IN COOL WHITES, CREAMS AND IVORIES, THIS VACATION HOME IS ABOUT GETTING AWAY FROM THE TRAPPINGS OF EVERYDAY LIFE

QUIET OASIS The master suite features an oversize custom upholstered headboard that’s ﬂanked by black-and-white photography. The duvet was created from a whiteon-cream Oaxacan textile, and the carved bench was found during a shopping trip to San Miguel de Allende. The carpet is from Mendel Tencer.

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making their way across the border and snaking their way down the Baja California peninsula to their final destination—the home still retains a sense of place. “The clients wanted to include Mexican influences, of course, but they didn’t want that look to be overbearing,” says Howard. “This project was about capturing the essence of Mexico in an understated way. Even with so much having been bought in Atlanta, you get a real sense of place through the art and other special pieces.” Shopping excursions to San Miguel de Allende, the popular arts community located in Mexico’s mountainous bajío region, unearthed an array of one-of-kind designs handcrafted by local artisans and craftsmen. Custom pieces, such as the dining room table that was commissioned, and textiles from Oaxaca are just a few of the locally-sourced items that made their way into the design scheme. As the home started to take shape, the vision for the homeowners’ lifestyle here coalesced. “There is a real blur between indoors and out,” says Howard. “The sliding doors in the living room can be opened to where they simply vanish, almost doubling the living space.” To further eliminate the demarcation between inside and out, Howard specified travertine flooring for both. The result is a seamless transition, especially on cool starry nights when guests mingle from the kitchen and living areas to the fire pit and pool. Such versatility in a house is especially important to the homeowners, a couple of empty nesters who enjoy it just as much when it’s just the two of them as they do when their children and families visit. “We wanted to capture a laidback way of living while paying attention to the smallest of details and without sacrificing quality,” says Howard. “In the end, this home is about getting away from it all.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK. 69

“WHAT WE CRAVE IN THIS LIFE IS AN OUTER BEAUTY THAT REFLECTS THE GORGEOUS WORLD INSIDE US. I AM SPEAKING ABOUT THE HOUSE WITHIN US. WHAT IF THE HOUSE INSIDE YOU BECAME THE HOUSE YOU LIVED IN?” – BOBBY MCALPINE, FROM THE INTRODUCTION TO THE HOME WITHIN US

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The first clue as to Bobby McAlpine’s destiny came when, at the tender age of 5, he drew his first sketch of a house onto the back of a Whitman’s candy box. Ultimately, those first scrawls led to architectural and interior design firms that bear his name— McAlpine Tankersley Architecture and McAlpine Booth & Ferrier Interiors. The point of diΩerence, for each, perhaps lies in the fact that a lot of heart goes into each McAlpine project. It’s important, he says, that the exterior world match one’s interior desires. “Our authentic selves lie within us. Successful people walk their truths out loud, so they do not become estranged from what they’ve found to be real. The heart craves evidence of itself and a larger recognizable containment is good for all. It expands your heart’s territory and makes you easier to find.” In McAlpine’s just-released tome, The Home Within Us: Romantic Homes, Evocative Rooms (Rizzoli, 2010; $55), readers are invited to explore that kind of authenticity, what it is that makes a house a home. Twenty-five projects represent the work of his two firms, varying in style from a Mediterranean Revival residence with industrial windows and Old World stone columns to a beach house influenced by South Africa’s Cape Dutch architecture. And, McAlpine says, there could have been many more. “I chose 40 or more projects that represented a good cross-section, that provided good examples of the thoughts and theories I wished to speak to,” he explains, “but only 25 would fit between the covers. There are many more waiting in the wings.” Throughout the book, readers can see for themselves how McAlpine draws inspiration from architecture of the past—Palladio, Lutyens, the classic French farmhouse, the cozy English cottage and more—to create houses that marry historical precedent with gracious modern living, spaces that radiate comfort and warmth. What’s more, the hand-picked projects beautifully showcase the firms’ talent for juxtaposing unexpected forms and materials—the hallmark of their work. The book’s moniker is appropriate, says the author, because “as artists, all of us really long to put into the world what is not already there. At a young age, some of us build playhouses [in which] to store and rescue our treasures, to brew and steep until the moment presents itself to make all this discovery and consideration manifest in work that alters our exterior lives into recognition. The Home Within Us touches on the importance and meaning of building. That our exterior and interior lives look as much alike as they can so that we may swim freely between the two.” So what is the home within Bobby McAlpine? “My own home is re-imagined and reinvented regularly through building, renovating and redecorating—to keep it current, always, with where I am myself inside. ‘House’ is my play and I am in tireless attendance to it. If you want to know ‘how’s Bobby?’ just look at the house I’m in. It is always me.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK. 71

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