BRIAN LEWIS EXPERIENCE
My experience and responsibilities on all of the projects illustrated in my portfolio, from the private Frederick Douglass Museum, to the interiors for various hospitality, retail, banking, and restaurant venues, has been consistently from initial client meeting through final construction sign-off. Overseeing various aspects of a range of projects, from initial schematics, specifications or custom design, custom furniture and lighting fixture design and selection, staff production and contract documentation, shop production inspections and installation oversight, I strive to include an atmosphere of collaboration and exploration. Bar Construction Corp/Design-Build — December 2015- Current The Beresford: 211 Central Park West, 580 Park Avenue Helpern Architects— New York, NY, July 2014-December 2015 212 Fifth Avenue, Residential Conversion, New York, NY studioLewis -- New York, NY, Principal, 2011- Current West End Ave Residence, New York, NY, 2014 Berkshire Lakeside Residence, Great Barrington, MA, 2013 East End Ave Residence, New York, NY, 2013 Andre Kikoski Architect – New York NY, Senior Associate, 2006 - 2011 The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, The Wright, and Café 3, New York, NY, 2010 1280 Fifth Avenue Condominiums at the Museum for African Art – New York, NY, 2007 - 2010 Z Hotel (120 keys), New Construction - Long Island City NY, 2007 – 2011 Rancho Valencia Resort (45 keys) Proposed Renovation – San Diego CA, 2010- 2011 Swarovski Chandelier Collection - Debut at Milan Salone 2011 Ligne Roset “Guggen” Chair Collection - Debut at Milan Salone 2011 Craig Nealy Architects – New York NY, Senior Associate, 2004 – 2006 Bloomingdales, Jones New York, Louis Vuitton, Macy’s, and various Private Residences Adams Soffes Wood Architecture & Interiors – New York NY, Associate, 2001 – 2004 Capital One Bank branches, Commercial Offices, and Private Residences Goralnick*Buchanan Design – New York NY, Associate, 1998- 2001 McKinney Architects – Austin, TX, Associate, 1995-1998 The National Museum of Editorial and Caricature Art --Washington, D.C., Independent Commission, 1994 !
Designer and Project Supervisor to convert historic Capitol Hill townhouse into a national museum honoring two centuries of editorial cartoon art, including expanded support spaces, complete façade renovation, museum-quality gallery spaces, and extensive historical interior renovations
The Frederick Douglass Home and Museum--Washington, D.C., Independent Commission, 1993 !
Designer and Project Supervisor for Douglass’ Capitol Hill Residence and Museum, including expanded support spaces, complete façade renovation, museum-quality expanded gallery spaces, and extensive historical interior renovations to Douglass’ Capital Hill Residence of 1871.
L E C T U R E S, P U B L I C A T I O N S, & A W A R D S !
James Beard Foundation, Outstanding Restaurant Design, Museum, 2010
“The Wright” at the Solomon R. Guggenheim
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American Institute of Architects, Award of Excellence, “The Wright” at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 2010
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Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Award, “The Wright” at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 2010
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Gold Key Award, Excellence in Hospitality Design, “The Wright” at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 2010
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IIDA Lecture Series, “The Power of Precedence: Working in the Guggenheim Museum” November 2010
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Contract II Advanced Design, Guest Critic, New York School of Interior Design, October 2010
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DesigNYC Exhibition, Pratt Manhattan Gallery, June 2010
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Contract II Design, Guest Critic, New York School of Interior Design, May 2010
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Contract I Design, Guest Critic, New York School of Interior Design, October 2009
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Interior Design Magazine, “Café 3” at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, September 2009
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Contract II Design, Guest Critic, New York School of Interior Design, April 2009
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Austin American-Statesman, “Bella Salon to Anchor Retail” May 2005
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Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year, “Banking on Branches” September 2003
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Capitol Hill Roll Call, “Museum to Honor Douglass” May 1994
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Washington Post, “Frederick Douglass Home and Museum” May 1994
Selected Independent Projects and Commissions – Austin, Washington D.C, and New York !
Set Design for “Dre.diohead” for Taye Diggs’ and Andrew Palermo’s Dre.Dance Company, New York, 2010
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Set Design for Laura Poe’s touring multi-media production of “Mothers of Invention” New York, 2009
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The Frederick Douglass Home and Museum, Washington D.C.
Brian Lewis brian@studioLewis.com
RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY PROJECTS
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, The Wright Restaurant New York, NY Operator: Restaurant Associates Construction gross area: 1,600 SF The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Café 3 New York, NY Operator: Restaurant Associates Construction gross area: 1,000 SF James Beard Foundation, Private Dining Room New York, NY Client: James Beard Foundation Construction gross area: 300 SF Rancho Valencia Resort (Renovation) Rancho Santa Fe, CA Client: Relais & Chateaux Construction gross area: 60,000 SF Smashburger Restaurants Long Island and New York, NY Client: Irwin Kruger 20 Locations averaging 2,000 SF Zio Restaurant- (Renovation) New York, NY Client: DBRB Construction gross area: 5,000 SF Aloft Hotels (Project- New Construction) New York, NY Client: Adellco LLC/ Starwood Hotels Construction gross area: 100,000 SF Borgata Bistro and Wine Bar Atlantic City, NJ Client: Borgata/ MGM Mirage Construction gross area: 2,500 SF Pizzeria Libretto Toronto, Canada Client: Pizzeria Libretto Construction gross area: 4,700 SF Rancho Valencia Resort (Renovation) Rancho Santa Fe, CA Client: Relais Chateaux Construction gross area: 60,000 SF
L’Auberge Del Mar Resort and Restaurant San Diego, CA Client: Destination Hotels & Resorts Construction gross area: 7,500 SF Paloma Hotel Austin, TX and additional locations Client: Jay Vickers Construction gross area: 25,000 SF Pierre Hotel (Competition Runner-up) New York, NY Client: Taj Hotel Group Construction gross area: 100,000 SF Al Capone’s Ristorante Austin, TX Client: Al Capone’s Ristorante Construction gross area: 4,000 SF David Gentry Gallery Austin, TX Client: David Gentry Construction gross area: 1,700 SF P*ONG Dessert Bar & Restaurant New York, NY Client: Pichet Ong Construction gross area: 1,400 SF Second Home Restaurant & Bar Denver, CO Client: J.W. Marriott/ Sage Hospitality Construction gross area: 5,000 SF Z Hotel (New Construction) Long Island City, NY Client: Henry Zilberman Construction gross area: 75,000 SF Club Velvet Austin, TX Client: Club Velvet/ Noah Productions Construction gross area: 3,000 SF
RETAIL & CULTURAL PROJECTS
James Beard Foundation Townhouse New York, NY Client: James Beard Foundation Construction gross area: 6,000 SF
Bloomingdales New York Flagship 2nd and 4th Floor Shoe salons Client: Bloomingdale’s/ Federated Department Stores Construction gross area: 4,500 SF
Family Shelter New York, NY Client: Enterprise Community Partners/ DesigNYC Construction gross area: 500 SF
Louis Vuitton Stores in Bal Harbour and Japan Client: LVMH Construction gross area: 1,200 SF
The Guggenheim Museum – Kiosk New York, NY Client: SRGM/ Restaurant Associates Construction gross area: 75 SF
Anne Klein New York Madison Ave Flagship Client: Jones, New York Construction gross area: 2,000 SF
The Guggenheim Museum – The Wright New York, NY Client: SRGM/ Restaurant Associates Construction gross area: 1,600 SF
Jones New York Bloomingdale’s shop-in-shop, New York Client: Jones New York Construction gross area: 400 SF
The Guggenheim Museum – Café 3 New York, NY Client: SRGM/ Restaurant Associates Construction gross area: 1,000 SF
Chloe
The Buddy Holly Museum Lubbock, Texas Client: City of Lubbock Construction gross area: 4,500 SF
David Gentry Gallery Austin, Texas Client: David Gentry Construction gross area: 1,700 SF
Bulgari
The Frederick Douglass Museum Washington, D.C. Client: National Association for Homecare Construction gross area: 8,000 SF
New York, St. Thomas VI, Phoenix Client: Bvlgari SpA Construction gross areas: 1,200 SF avg Zegna Agnona Showroom New York, NY Client: Ermenegildo Zegna Construction gross area: 2,200 SF The Paris Health Club New York, NY Client: Westbrook Partners Construction gross area: 20,000 SF
Los Angeles, CA Client: Chloe Construction gross area: 1,400 SF
The National Museum of Caricature Art Washington, D.C. Client: Cartoon & Caricature Art Association Construction gross area: 6,000 SF Set Design for “Dre.diohead” New York, and various tour cities Client: Taye Diggs and Andrew Palermo/ Dre. Dance Company
Bella Salon & Spa Client: Joshua Martin Construction gross area: 4,500 SF Austin, Texas
Set Design for “Mary” New York Fringe Festival Client: David Simpatico
Dolce&Gabbana New York flagship store Client: Dolce & Gabbana Construction gross area: 5,000 SF
Set Design for “Your Name Here” New York, NY Client: Laura Poe/ Chishama Theater
R E S I D E N T I AL P R O J E C T S
Collector’s Residence, One Madison Park New York, NY Client: Mr. Emin Hitay Construction gross area: 1,300 SF 212 Fifth Avenue Condominiums New York, NY Client: Madison Equities Construction gross area: 155,000 SF The Scherer Residence New York, NY Client: Mr. & Mrs. Josh Scherer Construction gross area: 2,000 SF 1280 Fifth Ave Condominiums/ The Museum for African Art Client: Brickman Real Estate Construction gross area: 164, 000 SF The Smith Residence Westlake Hills, Texas Client: Mr. & Mrs. Pat Smith Construction gross area: 1,400 SF The Lyons Residence Austin, Texas Client: Mr. Dan Lyons Construction gross area: 2,000 SF The Astor Apartments/ 235 West 75th St New York, NY Client: Westbrook Partners Construction gross area: 180,000 SF The Paris Apartments/ 752 West End Ave New York, NY Client: Westbrook Partners Construction gross area: 120,000 SF Lex Lofts Apartments/ 90 Lexington Ave New York, NY Client: Westbrook Partners Construction gross area: 120,000 SF The Wimbledon Apartments New York, NY Client: Adellco Construction gross area: 100,000 SF 59 John Street Lofts/ Model Apartments New York, NY Client: Broadway Management Construction gross area: 1,800 SF
Berkshire Lakeside Residence Great Barrington, MA Construction gross area: 7,200 SF The Weidman Residence New York, NY Client: Mr. & Mrs. Peter Weidman Construction gross area: 1,800 SF Irving Place Townhouse New York, NY Client: Mr. Paolo Zampolli Construction gross area: 10,000 SF Oceanfront Estate Bridgehampton, New York Client: Mr. Bill Ackman Construction gross area: 10,000 SF 15 W 72nd St Residence New York, NY Client: Ms. Valerie Garten Construction gross area: 1,700 SF 73 Worth Street Loft New York, NY Client: Mr. & Mrs. Peter Blanton Construction gross area: 1,700 SF Lake Bantam Residence Lake Bantam, Connecticut Client: Withheld Construction gross area: 1,100 SF Wharton Residence Washington, D.C. Client: Mr. & Mrs. David Wharton Construction gross area: 800 SF Lakeside Pavilion Dripping Springs, Texas Client: Mrs. Melinda Ballard Construction gross area: 600 SF The Balconi-Lamica Residence Bee Creek, Texas Client: Mr. & Mrs. Balconi-Lamica Construction gross area: 2,000 SF