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D E S I G N D I S PAT C H The little black book of all things new and fabulous in the local community.

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ROUNDUP Explore why home libraries are becoming the most versatile rooms in the home.

LAUNCH Discover Schumacher’s new furniture collaboration with designers around the globe.

COLLECTIONS A designer muses on her decadeslong penchant for oyster plates.

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M AT E R I A L With sunny days ahead, take stock of playful fabrics prime for poolside lounging.

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TREND Marvel at the floral masterpieces of three budding creatives.

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SPOTLIGHT This season, bold and artful outdoor furnishings take center stage.

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Two apartments become one as a design team crafts a vibrant family home among Central Park’s tree line.

In North Haven, the 1843 home of a whaling captain gets a top-to-bottom reboot respectful of its roots.

A Brooklyn-based artist sculpts contemplative clay creations using the sheer force of her physical form.

Fusing high-impact drama with family-friendliness, a designer overhauls a Tribeca loft in inimitable fashion.

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ON THE COVER: Emerald tones inspired by Central Park imbue this Upper West Side apartment designed by Katie Ridder, where family dog Dash perches on

an antique chair dressed in a Pierre Frey textile. A custom Anthony Lawrence-Belfair banquette in a Kravet strié, a handwoven Brunschwig & Fils rug, drapes of Clarence House fabric and Damien Hirst’s Beautiful, Galactic, Exploding add to the colorful milieu. Page 172

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MEET THE MAKER MIKE WHITE OF SWELL STUDIO

After a decade of city life, Mike White began seeking more space for Swell Studio, his design and fabrication practice. The right place turned out to be the Hudson Valley hamlet of Saugerties, where, from his expansive new studio, the Utah native recently designed a lighting collection inspired

by his home state. Luxe caught up with White to learn more about his creative process. swellstudio.us How did a recent trip to Zion inspire your new Desert lighting collection? The natural beauty of the desert was so impactful. I was taking photos and sketching nonstop. When I got home, I immediately started playing around with ideas. What do you love about working with stone? I love how ancient it is— some stones, like Carrara marble, are millions of years old and mined out of the side of a mountain. How do you source your materials? The majority of our stone comes from quarries in Europe, but one of the beauties of being located upstate is the access to wood mills. Most of our hardwoods are from local trees that needed to come down rather than from a farm or deforestation.

RAMSA X ROCKY MOUNTAIN HARDWARE OASIS COLLECTION New York architecture firm Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) has teamed up with Rocky Mountain Hardware, an Idaho-based manufacturer of handcrafted bronze hardware, to create the Oasis Collection. Inspired by turn-of-the-century architectural movements— from Art Nouveau to Arts and Crafts and early modernism—as well as jewelry, the versatile collection includes door handles, knobs and pulls. Pairing a variety of shapes with finishes ranging from dark bronze to highly polished, Oasis is at home in a variety of settings, whether traditional, transitional or modern. “We were interested in that sweet spot where things are still in flux,” explains RAMSA architectural designer Thomas A. Day. “Where you have some of the organic qualities, but you’re also playing with the industrial character and nature of objects.” rockymountainhardware.com

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MARA HOFFMAN For the first time since launching her label in New York 21 years ago, Mara Hoffman has opened a flagship boutique in Soho, collaborating with landscape designer Kari Elwell of Mingo Designs to create a sensuous, tropical-urban oasis. The interiors, which Hoffman designed herself, are furnished with vintage pieces and diaphanous Noguchi light fixtures. With a bespoke wood frame mirror draped in palm fiber by botanical sculptor Lutfi Janania of Rosalia (shown above), the shop’s overall effect is in perfect harmony with the brand’s bold prints, bright colors and voluminous silhouettes. In partnership with Lisha Bai’s Studio Archive Project, the space also acts as a gallery for a rotating selection of art available for purchase. One of the first artists on display is New York-based ceramicist and sculptor Elisa Soliven, whose work reimagines traditional vessels in clay and embedded ceramic. “The underlying inspiration was to make the boutique feel like a walk-in antidote to the New York City experience,” explains Hoffman. “A place where you can feel the energy of the plants—an open space that allows for the clothes to speak and for people to feel welcome.” marahoffman.com

In the Meatpacking District, just around the corner from their Manhattan club, a new retail concept by Soho House has opened its doors. Soho.Home.Studio is a multifunctional space that acts as a showroom for Soho Home, an interiors brand inspired by Soho Houses around the world. Its catalogue ranges from bedroom to living and dining collections as well as textiles, lighting and a variety of homeware accessories. “People love the interiors of the Houses and kept asking for help to recreate that look in their home,” explains Aalish YorkeLong, managing director of retail at Soho Home. “The Studios allow them to do that—you can touch and see the product and receive on-hand expertise to help with the decision-making process.” The new space also hosts a Member Market where Soho House members can showcase and sell their work on a monthly rotating basis. The inaugural lineup features floral designs by Jenn Huynh’s Brooklyn-based Future Flowers and Daniel Emilio Soares’ Alimentari Flâneur, a Lower East Side purveyor of quality produce. With a timber-clad, green marble bar doubling as the checkout and an adjacent DJ booth, the studio is also designed to host events and encourage shoppers to linger. sohohome.com

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From sumptuous libraries and new entertaining essentials to cherished collections, Luxe explores the new meaning of home base and personal pursuits.

AS LIBRARIES CLIMB TO THE TOP OF CLIENTS’ WISH LISTS, DESIGNERS RESPOND WITH ARRESTING ROOMS FOR MORE THAN JUST READING. W R I T T E N BY M A I L E P I N G E L

Designers have long delighted in creating home libraries. In fact, legendary decorator Dorothy Draper even encouraged the idea among her bibliophile clientele. “Don’t hesitate to start a library, a collection of books on any subject that interests you is a joy to have!” remarked Draper. But today’s libraries serve as more than just a refuge for reading—they are spaces to gather with family and entertain guests. Ranging from studious to swank, libraries can project a

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refined spirit or a joyful energy. Whether you prefer books, magazines or reading on your favorite device, a library provides “a different environment within the home,” explains designer Michael Aiduss. “It’s about shutting the rest of the world off, collecting your thoughts and feeling a sense of relaxation.” But designer Joe Lucas warns playfully: be ready to shop as it always takes more books to fill a library than one anticipates!

“ We turned this Charlotte, North Carolina, living room into a snug library, but it’s really like a family room. Wood builtins and gold-flecked red wallpaper feel unexpected, while a hidden bar makes it a great place to have drinks with guests or simply enjoy the cozy atmosphere.” –BARRIE BENSON, BARRIE BENSON INTERIOR DESIGN

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“ Adding a little whimsy, like the velvet tête-à-tête in the middle of this Los Altos, California, library, makes the space feel fun, plus there’s a games table for the kids and a pair of wing chairs for the adults. It shifts the center of focus away from the kitchen to create a place where this family of readers can relax together.” –ANN LOWENGART, ANN LOWENGART INTERIORS

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“ Give your library a more modern vibe with a pretty paint color—try picking a shade from a book spine and add pull-out shelves to create an extra work surface. To enliven the stone fireplace in an Agoura Hills, California, library, we used a scratch-resistant semi-gloss paint.” – JOE LUCAS, LUCAS STUDIO, INC.

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“It’s all about creating an enveloping ambiance with comfortable places to sit, beautiful lighting and good acoustics to quiet any noise. Books help to create an alluring atmosphere, but don’t forget to think about a ‘wow’ factor and scale, too—like the large antique globe we used in this Greenwich, Connecticut, library—as well as displaying collections that resonate with you.”

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YSL Lexicon: An ABC of the Fashion, Life, and Inspirations of Yves Saint Laurent Edited by Martina Mondadori and Stephan Janson Its publication timed to commemorate Yves Saint Laurent’s first runway show 60 years ago, the new tome, edited by Cabana founder Martina Mondadori and designer Stephan Janson, a co-curator of the current pan-Paris exhibition, Yves Saint Laurent Aux Musées, explores the many facets of YSL’s life through a playful exploration of words. “Our book,” write Mondadori and Janson, “seeks to offer a series of evocations in the form of an alphabet, using the words he liked, those which had a particular meaning for him.” Taking on the people, places and concepts that inspired the designer are a host of high-profile contributors including Hamish Bowles on Haute Couture and Marian McEvoy on Jardin Majorelle. Illustrating the book are images from YSL’s archive, set against lavish textiles in truly iconic style. rizzoliusa.com

By Andrea Monath Schumacher “I poured through my portfolio and chose exclusive projects— it felt like the right time to show them,” says the designer of her debut book. Colorful inspiration abounds, along with Monath Schumacher’s helpful design tips: faux bois cut velvet elevates a beachy vibe, while a red front door encourages good luck and positive energy. “I want readers to be inspired to live large at home, and this book shows them where, and how, to take risks.” gibbs-smith.com

Lotusland Forward by Marc Appleton Only an opera singer could envision a garden as theatrical as the famed Lotusland in Montecito, California, and Ganna Walska’s botanical masterpiece—featuring more than 3,400 plants— has been captivating visitors for 30 years. “Hers was obsessive botanical collecting,” writes architect Marc Appleton. Featuring photographs by Lisa Romerein, Lotusland is a verdant treat for anyone enchanted by gardens. rizzoliusa.com

Portugal: The Cookbook By Leandro Carreira In chef Leandro Carreira’s new cookbook, the Londonbased chef pays homage to the culinary history of his native Portugal. Featuring some 550 recipes, Carreira shares dishes from across his homeland, including Alentejostyle gazpacho, Algarvian seafood dishes and macaroons from a 13th-century convent. Recipes also include insights into traditional cookware, like the cataplana, a metal pot that originated in North Africa and is frequently used in Portuguese cooking. phaidon.com

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Call it a revival of the highest order: When Schumacher created its Editions furniture line, the firm set out to bring back the iconoclastic approach of a bygone time. “We wanted to craft furniture with up-and-coming designers from around the globe to recreate the period around the mid-20th-century— a time when people like Charles and Ray Eames were breaking the mold with original pieces that weren’t just derivatives of old forms,” says creative director Dara Caponigro. “We were looking to curate fresh, authentic furniture that spoke to a dining experience where people want to linger.” Danish designer Charlotte Høncke took a hygge-centric approach, warming up a steel-framed chair with a cozy fabric back to create a cocoonlike atmosphere. “You feel like you’re snuggled into a nest,” says Caponigro. Høncke also devised a table marrying Scandi practicality with inspired details like a soft, curved edge apron. Salla Luhtasela and Wesley Walters, principals of the Helsinki-based firm Kaksikko, used wood to fashion pieces that combine urbanity with country house ease—a yin-yang match adaptable to many homes. Take their Mokki chair, available in a range of painted finishes, its upholstered seat and rail allow for endless customization. The duo’s reinterpretation of a farmhouse table

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The Editions collection by Schumacher includes, clockwise from top, the Mokki chair and dining table by Kaksikko, designer Charlotte Høncke’s Puffin chair and the Rocco chair by Moving Mountains, all of which sit in front of Porter Teleo’s Binary wallcovering.

packs subtle upgrades into a deceptively simple design where every detail counts. When Syrette Lew of Brooklyn-based Moving Mountains was tasked with crafting an upholstered piece, she went sexy. The designer conceived a curving dining chair with pieced panels that highlight its geometry while allowing for versatility in other spaces of the home. “It would work equally well in the living room,” says Caponigro. Her table design, meanwhile, crafted from two pieces of

solid wood, embodies the gravity-defying proportions and poetry of sculpture. What all the pieces have in common is a dedication to quality, ecologically sourced materials that are expertly crafted. There’s nothing remotely “mass” about them. “They’re not rolling off a factory floor somewhere,” Schumacher’s creative director notes. “Each piece will be numbered as an edition and made by hand in Italy.” Now that’s a revival worth waiting for. fschumacher.com

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For Keeps DESIGNER MALLY SKOK REFLECTS ON THE TREASURED COLLECTION OF OYSTER PLATES AMASSED AT HER CAPE COD HOME.

Just down the road from our house overlooking Buzzards Bay in West Falmouth, Massachusetts, is an amazing antiques barn. It was there, 25 years ago, when I found three beautiful hand-painted oyster plates. I didn’t purposefully set out to start a collection, but I fell in love with them instantly, and the rest is history. My mother taught me to love houses, and to layer them. Things don’t have to be terribly expensive to be special. If you love something, buy it and put it on a shelf—that’s sort of our family motto. I buy what appeals to me in the moment, and that’s how the process of collecting starts organically. If something is meaningful to you—if it speaks to your heart—it doesn’t matter what it is. That’s how you end up with an authentic collection. Slowly but surely, my collection has grown over the years, and I’m running out of room to display it. Soon I’ll need to build an addition onto the house just for my oyster plates! When I arrive each summer, I spend several hours wandering from room to room, gazing upon these objects imbued with so many memories. Being back on the Cape marks the beginning of lazy days and good times spent with family and friends. That is what this house, and my collection, symbolizes to me. I’ve been collecting for a quarter of a century—too many pieces to count!— but those first three plates I found in the antiques barn down the road are still my favorite. I have warned everyone in my family: They can break anything in this house, even my heart, but not my oyster plates.

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CANFIN GALLERY Isabelle Scheltjens’ portraits in glass are, simply put, beautiful. Their effect is a candied aesthetic, shimmering with light and buoyant energy. Meticulously constructed and ultimately breathtaking, they exists as a compelling commentary. Shown here. Scheltjens with Miwa. All art available at Canfin Gallery, Tarrytown New York. canfingallery.com

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“These days, outdoor living means more than the occasional weekend get-together. This is where we relax, entertain and enjoy family time.”

color palette, materials or furniture shapes. A drastic change will make the spaces seem divided, so it’s best to stick with a common theme.”

SECRET TO LONGEVITY: LLOYD LOOM “Our proprietary Lloyd Loom® wicker is a natural fiber wicker fabric with long-lasting, high-performance Durium polyester coating for outdoor durability and flexibility,” Jessie says. “The continuous weave avoids burrs and cracking and eliminates visible material ends. It won’t fade over time due to sun exposure or rain and is available in 20 custom finishes.” Not to mention, Lloyd Loom products can be completely repainted to alter the look later. “Lloyd Loom offerings are handcrafted to be heirloom pieces that are passed down for generations.”

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Top The Southport collection’s separate frame and loom panel finish options encourage design creativity. Here, it is featured in Hickory and Sea Glass for the dining area and Hickory and Ivory for the seating beyond the pool. Left This high-impact design from LDD Interiors pairs bold Lloyd Loom finishes (dining chairs in Denim and Terracotta, lounge chairs in Denim and sofa in Mink). Right New for 2022, the Solstice collection offers premium comfort in a sleek silhouette. Here, it is shown in the Ebony and French Beige finishes. Photography Top & Right Courtesy of Lloyd Flanders; Left Courtesy of LDD Interiors

Asked to share the latest favorites, Jessie points to color and creativity. “Consumers have access to an endless supply of design inspiration, and it has resulted in a love of customization, mixing and matching, and unique fabrics and finishes,” she says. “Our bolder finishes, like Peacock, Terracotta and Stillwater, are soaring in popularity.”

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OMBRE EFFECT London-based design brand Shore, known for producing rugs and mats in a kaleidoscope of hues, is expanding its range of indoor-outdoor furnishings. The Chroma Stool, seen here in Lemon Grass and Tropic Sunset, is woven from silicone cord and available in seven vibrant gradients. Though this tactile perch may be far from home, it holds its own next to an eye-catching mural by Emmy Star Brown. shorerugs.com

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LOUNGE AROUND Bauhaus-trained American architect and furniture designer Michael van Beuren may have crafted the original San Miguel Lounge Chair in 1941, but its cradling curves, sleek lines and Latin American roots continue to attract designers and collectors today. Available in a variety of wood and strapping combinations through Luteca, and currently on display at Miami’s Museum of Art and Design, this iroko wood and webbed nylon version turns up the heat alongside a dynamic mural by Rafael de Cárdenas gracing the Wynwood Building. luteca.com

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SUNNY OUTLOOK Douse your outdoor oasis with eye-popping color by way of glossy cast-resin planters and stools, available in six electric hues from home furnishings emporium Made Goods. The organic form of the oversized Abria planter, shown in Marigold, is inspired by ocean waves, while the versatile Murni stools, in Watermelon, exude mod tropical vibes when set against a Danielle Hein–designed mural. madegoods.com

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MASTER CRAFTER Ralph Pucci International’s Positano chair, showcased in front of London-based artist Will Gates’ street art, is the creation of French designer, artist and architect Patrick Naggar. The creative multi-hyphenate first joined the illustrious studio in 1995 as its inaugural furniture artist-in-residence, where he continues to produce imaginative furnishings across mediums. Naggar draws inspiration from Roman and Greek antiquities, as is evidenced by the sled legs on his resin-fiberglass chair design. The piece is first sketched, then formed from clay and cast from a mold before being finished by hand. ralphpucci.com

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The barbecue grill is the center of most outdoor cooking zones. However, companion products, like artisan pizza ovens, griddles, side burners, warming drawers and smokers, afford extra capacity and versatility.

Mix and match outdoor cooling appliances to meet your entertaining and recreational needs. Beverage centers, icemakers, wine coolers, tap dispensers and cocktail stations will help you get the party started and keep refreshments where you enjoy them most.

Adding a sink, faucet, trash chute and perhaps an outdoorrated dishwasher will make clean-up effortless. Plus, gardening enthusiasts will love the easy access to a handwashing station while preparing farm-to-table fare.

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Growing up in sunny Miami, designer Constanza Collarte walked through dozens of orange groves on her way to school each day— all part of the charm found in this once-sleepy city by the sea. Fast forward a few years, and a couple more high-rise buildings later, a booming metropolis was born. But Collarte always knew she would one day return to her roots. After spending years living in New York and abroad, a 1930s Mediterranean-style residence in Coconut Grove—complete with a breathtaking outdoor area—ultimately lured her back home again. collarte.co What an amazing oasis! We like to think of it as our secret garden. Having a lush, enclosed outdoor space has made all the difference, especially recently! We spend all our time out here, whether we are having family over for dinner or hanging by the pool with our kids. One of the home’s selling points was the Fernando Wong– designed landscaping, and while we have added a few plantings here and there, his vision has remained. Constanza Collarte, founder of Collarte Interiors, sits outside her Coconut Grove abode near Miami. The table is set with a Zojora tablecloth and glasses, Penny Morrison plates, Laguiole flatware and flowers by Parrish Designs.

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“ I love when materials are truly authentic. Much like ourselves, they should have a life and age over time.” – C O N S TA N Z A C O L L A R T E

What about the interiors? As much as we live outdoors, our kitchen is the most heavily trafficked room, and we really tried to maximize the layout when the house was redesigned. It took a lot of planning, but the space is now open and filled with light from the doors leading out to the yard. The ‘back workings’ of the room, like the fridge, bar, pantry and storage, are also in one general area to allow for flow and functionality, which is key. Talk to us about the materials. Different layers and textures in a kitchen can add a lot. We worked with an amazing millworker who wire-brushed the cabinetry for a subtle effect. Everything from the creamy countertops to the pale wood has a hint of lilac, which is a nice connecting thread. On a trip to Morocco, I fell in love with Zellige tile—its imperfections and the way light plays off the surface—so we used them for the bar backsplash.

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What’s your entertaining ethos? It’s all about indoor-outdoor living. We do a lot of entertaining alfresco—we even had my sister’s wedding out here! I’m a big collector, and I like to pick up little trinkets when I’m traveling, like salt cellars or textiles, to use on the table. The key to entertaining, for me, is continuously mixing and matching pieces. I must admit, we have a lot of the same people over, so I keep it fresh by using pieces in different ways, but the idea is to make it look effortless and easy. Tell us about the table. The exterior really informs my choices. Everything is green and lush outside, so it’s nice to throw this floral pink tablecloth down to play off the bright camelia flowers in bloom. My grandmother’s delicate embroidered napkins and bright glasses add a sweet note, but the Penny Morrison plates are really the highlight. I lived in London for a while and became quite obsessed with all those charming British prints and patterns! The kitchen features cabinetry and millwork by Hector and Hector, Sub-Zero refrigeration and a Wolf range. Dornbracht faucets are paired with Amerisink basins, while tiles from clé decorate the bar backsplash.

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In Paul T. Liistro’s Westport, Connecticut, garden—which he has designed, installed and tended to over the past three decades—a metal gazebo provides an immersive late afternoon perch to enjoy the bucolic setting. “I like to sit and watch the sun go down between the trees,” he says. “The whole complexion of the garden changes.”

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FAMILY AFFAIR “Chartreuse is my absolute favorite color,” effuses designer Samantha Liistro. A frequent staple across her interiors and personal wardrobe, it’s also the color of chamaecyparis trees that ring the Westport, Connecticut, garden, that her father, Paul T. Liistro, has lovingly cultivated over the past 35 years. A healthcare executive, sailor and self-taught landscape designer, Paul has poured his insatiable curiosity for the natural

world into this most resplendent of gardens. “When we purchased the property, I felt like Huckleberry Finn when he says he’s giving up on civilization and heading into the territory,” says Paul. Upon surveying the land—a virgin expanse of grass, forest and stream—he began sketching, and, like a tree taking root, the plot has since revealed itself in chapters. An all-pink rose garden (replete with a plumbed stone wall and dryad fountain) was inspired by the Elizabeth Park Conservancy in Hartford, snow-white Magnolia trees nod to Boston’s Commonwealth Avenue and a tidy pea gravel pavilion dotted with ornamental fountains and a table for two perpetuates a treasured memory. “I lived in Paris, near the

Luxembourg Gardens, while studying abroad at Parsons,” shares Samantha. When Paul came to visit at the end of the term, she knew just where to take him. “We were so inspired by all the lovely pools and places to sit. On the flight home, he took out his notebook and we began to sketch our own version.” Samantha fondly dubs the setting her “favorite place in the world,” and credits her father’s handiwork for much of her own approach to color and pattern. Recently, Paul and his wife Brenda hired their daughter to design a new first-floor addition housing a sumptuous primary bedroom suite. There, through an enormous picture window, Samantha has framed her father’s garden like a painting. samanthaliistro.com

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CARVING A PATH Upon visiting his clients’ Woodside, California, property—a former equestrian farm with the beaten down dirt to prove it—landscape architect James Lord’s mission became clear. First, nurse the land back to health. Second, establish a thriving meadow. Along the way, a dreamy patchwork of soft rush, little bluestem and silver grass began to materialize. To enjoy the bounty, Lord, alongside partners Roderick Wyllie and Geoff di Girolamo, envisioned a series of crushed gravel footpaths undulating through the meadow like a soft breeze. Beyond providing the clients with their own parklike setting for daily strolls, the exuberant plant life has prompted the husband to embrace time-lapse photography, documenting such ephemera as the unfurling of cactus flowers. This luxuriant slowing, Lord believes, is imperative to mental health. “We blab on about the benefits of biophilia, but it’s all true! The alpha waves are going crazy when you’re out in nature,” he says. “This garden is curated with a spirit of delight and discovery, but there’s great calmness to it, too. It’s a world of its own.” sdisf.com

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Highlights of the garden include meandering meadow paths (top), water features evocative of the property’s agricultural roots—like a trough-inspired reflecting pool (left)—and draught-tolerant cactuses and succulents (above).

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“We were trying to create a bit of magic within the landscape—to invite imagination and play,” shares landscape architect Ed Hollander of this Southampton, New York, property. Inspired by the clients’ vibrant brood of young children, Hollander and residential studio director Melissa Reavis drew plans for a multi-faceted, experiential garden where sculptures seemingly dart amongst allées of pleached linden trees, a pollinator meadow teaming with joe-pye weed draws butterflies, and a life-sized chessboard offers entertainment, function and a focal point. A custom creation of sandstone and granite squares (in collaboration with the home’s interior designer Kelly Behun), the board easily morphs into a stylish party pavilion—the perfect springboard for a Gatsby-esque stroll through the fantasia beyond. “Everything is meant to be uncovered along a walk through this garden,” says Reavis. “Each time you turn a corner, a surprise is revealed.” hollanderdesign.com

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OUTDOOR LIVING For the past few years, more than perhaps any other time in history, the definition of outdoor living has been repeatedly edited and reimagined. The possibilities abound, the ideas grow further outside the box and style evolves to encompass the demands of the exterior environment. The results are spaces as elegant and enjoyable as those on the interior, but firmly planted in the realm of nature’s splendor. Guests are surrounded by breathtaking vistas as they sip and savor, children experience the beauty of wildlife in between math problems and acts of relaxation are made better by the warmth of the sun or sparkle of the stars. Read on to explore the fresh concepts and inventive thinking design pros are bringing to the open air.

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OU T D O O R L IVIN G | GREATER NEW YORK “One should extend the same care and thought to the selection of outdoor furnishings as one does to those indoors.”

OF MATERIAL IMPORTANCE Nature’s elements can be harsh, and furniture is an investment. At Barlow Tyrie, this means research and a focus on durability are paramount. “No one wants to be constantly cleaning their outdoor furnishings,” Hessler says. “This is especially true with second or third homes. Therefore, you must choose pieces based on the durability needed in your location. An oceanfront home creates many more maintenance issues than a lakeside retreat. We work with design professionals to make choices that ideally suit the client’s residence.” One of the materials they’ve found most preferable is teak. “We have sourced sustainable, plantation-grown teakwood for decades,” Hessler shares. “Well-made teak furnishings require no maintenance besides an annual cleanup.”

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Owing to modern technologies and innovations, the outdoors can now be made hospitable in any climate. Thus, alfresco living has become an essential part of home. But what role exactly do these spaces play? How do they differ from those indoors? According to Charles Hessler, “these areas are for casual entertaining, private family time and relaxation.” As the executive vice president of Barlow Tyrie, an outdoor furnishings manufacturer that recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, he would know. The company began in a converted horse stable, down a London alleyway, in 1920. Barlow Tyrie has since grown alongside the evolution of indoor-outdoor living, and today, it has an impressive portfolio of projects, design awards and rave reviews. “We believe in offering a superior product that is made to last,” Hessler says. “We are, and always have been, committed to quality materials and workmanship.”

Above A durable, powder-coated finish on tubular aluminum frames combines with teakwood accents to create Aura. The collection includes selections for dining, lounging and deep seating. Top Apex might just be the largest extending table for alfresco dining. Made of plantation-sourced, top-grade teakwood, it seats 14.

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NEW + NEXT •W hat outdoor design trend have you noticed lately? Our clients are choosing to work more with marbles, travertines and porcelain, which is a transition from the more traditional pavers and bricks. These materials provide clean lines and a luxurious, contemporary look and feel that our architects soften with lush landscapes. •W hat is your most popular client request right now? Pools! In the past year, pools have been No. 1 followed by fire pits and outdoor kitchens.

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•H ow are you responding to the increased demand for sustainability in outdoor spaces? We always try to work with what is already there. That includes the existing landscape, which minimizes the amount of hardscape space and maximizes green spaces, lawn and plants. We also leave existing plants and trees that are native to the property and we are dedicated to sourcing local materials.

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Outdoor spaces hold an incredible amount of potential. With that in mind and with so many options available today, it’s more important than ever to consult with a skilled landscape expert. By turning to Scenic Landscaping, homeowners receive the vision and expertise of three companies in one— for greenery, outdoor architecture and pools. The savvy teams at Scenic Landscaping, Tapestry and Tranquility handle not only the design, but also the installation and construction, while difficult and time-consuming tasks like permitting, land preparation and maintenance are taken off the homeowner’s plate. “With our team of licensed architects, landscape installation, private nursery and aftercare programs for everything we build, clients get to enjoy a close collaboration every step of the way,” says owner Mitch Knapp. “We are going on 47 years in business and are proud that the majority of our work comes from referrals from happy customers.”

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SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARY While it may not be the first material that comes to mind when you think of luxury, aluminum is gaining popularity as a structural element used outdoors. “Years ago, it was all about aesthetics,” Kaminski says. “While aesthetics remain important today, functionality has helped consumers to maximize their investments.” Here are a few benefits to using aluminum:

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Homeowners today don’t only want outdoor living areas that are beautiful. They also want their exterior investments to last for years to come. Greg Kaminski, president of Selt Systems Inc., says that’s why more and more of his clients are seeking out this future-forward material: aluminum. The weather-resistant product doesn’t rust, stain or rot, which means the pergola structures Selt creates require minimal annual maintenance and retain their value. The advanced pergola systems also feature integrated water drainage gutters and fully motorized roofs that can either be opened during sunny summer days or closed during rainy or snowy seasons. “You have the freedom to entertain and dine as you please—no matter the elements,” Kaminski says. What’s more, the electronic roofs can even be controlled with an app. “Our pergolas are a great example of a smart product,” he says.

• I t’s durable: Aluminum is corrosionresistant, meaning it won’t wear and tear when exposed to extreme elements. • I t’s sustainable: Considered the most environmentally friendly of all the metals, aluminum can be recycled over and over again. • I t’s low maintenance: Aluminum requires practically no upkeep compared to other materials like vinyl or wood. • It’s affordable: Aluminum not only outlasts other materials, but also tends to be a more economical choice.

Top Homeowners have the option of painting Selt Systems’ construction and roofing in any RAL color. Far left The “Refleksol” side panel system allows outdoor spaces to be open to the lush landscape or enclosed for maximum comfort. Left Roofing made from rotating slats lets homeowners enjoy the warmth of the sun or relax in a cool, shaded environment.

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OU T D O O R L IVIN G | GREATER NEW YORK “Since 1935, Walters has been a trusted source for the A&D community in New York and across the country.”

OUTDOOR INSIGHTS •W hat elements bring true luxury to outdoor spaces? Warm and inviting outdoor fabrics with vibrant bursts of color define the well-appointed outdoor space. With that in mind, Walters has updated our Giati fabrics with rich, new textiles in handsome natural and lush garden shades.

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Elevated outdoor living is an integral part of today’s “at home” lifestyles. With more than 80 years of experience, 25 exceptional brands, a vast selection of materials and a full slate of custom products and services, Walters is a must for nature lovers with a passion for outstanding design. “With our own factories and our unique product history, Walters is celebrated for having custom know-how,” says Kevin Woodard, vice president of sales and marketing. “From subtle changes to our standard residential products to our bespoke work for hotels and hospitality venues around the world, we get the job done for designers and architects. And given the range of products and fabric options that we offer, our products and collections move easily from indoors to out. If the goal is a harmonious and inviting outdoor space that is as comfortable as your living room, Walters is the perfect design partner.”

• Talk about your collaborative approach with clients. This comes into play a lot with our custom capabilities, which allow us to modify our standard collections to fit a particular client’s visions or work from concept drawings to produce something new and unique. •H ow are you responding to the increased demand for sustainability? One of our most important initiatives is our Recover Program that creates new coverings for existing cushions that are still in great condition. We are also looking at technology that creates luxury fabrics from recycled plastic bottles.

Top The Flex collection from Manutti, a master of luxury furnishings, inspires and delights. Far left Designed by Clodagh for Walters, More Comfort is a brand-new indoor-outdoor collection that exudes the same holistic wellness sensibilities seen in Clodagh’s iconic spas. Left Ethimo’s Eivissa pavilions, designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba, breathe life into a new way of living outdoors. Walters is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Ethimo.

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t’s not often that you get to move into a brand-new residence while keeping your current address intact. But that’s exactly what this New York City family of four did when they zipped two separate apartments into one expansive flat—right within the same prewar building they’d been living in for the past 12 years. Their transition to a lower floor did more than give them room to roam: it nestled their living quarters at eye level with the lush tree line of Central Park. “They’re on the perfect floor now,” shares their longtime designer Katie Ridder, who outfitted their previous home upstairs and whom they confidently enlisted to reimagine their new digs. “You’re in the canopy, as opposed to sitting above it, looking down,” she notes. “You’re living within that greenery.” This verdant panorama kick-started the prismatic palette that would guide the yearand-a-half long renovation, a project in collaboration with architect Kay Leong, general contractor Joseph Galea and Katie Ridder Inc. team members Hillary Paulen, Catherine Owen and Danielle Kelling. Brought down to the studs, the troupe laced the layout back together, crafting a rainbow enfilade that proceeds from the primary gathering rooms fronting Central Park West and carves an L-shape towards the back of the unit. Ensconced there, intimate spaces like the wife’s office and children’s bedrooms best enjoy the privacy and quiet. “The most important thing when joining two separate apartments is to make them flow as one,” notes Leong, citing the herculean efforts that went into overhauling the floor plan to achieve an organic hierarchy of spaces. Aiding that flow is Ridder’s artful progression of hues. “We enjoy Katie’s sense of color,” says the husband. “Our first apartment wasn’t our forever home, but this one is much more likely to be—so we really encouraged Katie and her

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team’s creativity.” Ridder’s own residences are notoriously vivid, with luscious details like mulberry walls and lilac floor tiles. Here, the designer gladly embraced her clients’ directive with the added assurance that the luminous canvas could handle such saturation. “You can always use more color in a sunny apartment, because it will absorb the light,” she explains. The home’s vibrant disposition is perhaps on boldest display in the formal dining room, where pistachio millwork frames wallpaper panels replete with monkeys, parrots and palm fronds. Ridder and her clients combed the racks at de Gournay together and fell for the tropical pattern’s unexpectedness. Adding another layer of exoticism to the space is a vintage, icy-white glass chandelier with leaf-like motifs—a favorite category of lighting for the designer. “I love Venetian chandeliers,” Ridder says. “They’re whimsical and have a lot of liveliness to them, but they’re clean at the same time.” A secret garden feel continues into the adjacent living room, with its lattice-patterned carpet and buxom corner sofa in grass green fabric, which was inspired by the influential 19th century painter, city planner, designer and architect, Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Ridder visited Potsdam, Germany, several years back, touring many historical houses of his design and developing an affinity for the graceful, round-back furnishings he’d often use to fill corners. Schinkel’s signature silhouettes have practical raison d’être on the infamously cramped island of Manhattan: “Corner sofas make a great use of real estate,” notes Ridder. Yet what’s truly impactful about this home isn’t just what’s there, but what isn’t. Given the rich tapestry that shifts from chartreuse to emerald to russet just beyond the windows, “we didn’t want to crowd the rooms with furniture,” says Ridder. “There’s a lot of space to breathe and move around.” The final effect has the sweeping, room-to-twirl feel of a picnic in the rolling grasses of Central Park.

In the entry of this Manhattan apartment, designer Katie Ridder chose Pierre Frey’s Djembe wallpaper to create a calming envelope with a hint of intrigue. Atop the fruitwood console by Carl Malmsten is Thomas O’Brien’s Elena table lamp. Above hangs a vintage rattan mirror in the manner of Consuelo Crespi.

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A John McLaughlin artwork echoes the Scalamandré tape on the sofa and equally graphic Sean Scully watercolors at right. Burgundy table lamps by Christopher Spitzmiller tie to the custom zebrawood coffee table by New Old World Woodcraft and to Penny Morrison’s Inca Vertical Stripe on the armchair. A handwoven area rug by Brunschwig & Fils anchors the room.

Above: De Gournay’s exuberant Amazonia wallpaper provides an element of surprise in the dining room, where an Alexander Cohane Danish sideboard and an octagonal mirror, scored at RT Facts in Connecticut, add to the eclectic mix. Opposite: Daniel Scuderi chairs upholstered in Dualoy Leather horsehair ring a Keith Fritz Fine Furniture dining table illuminated by a vintage Murano glass chandelier from John Rosselli & Associates. Millwork painted Pantone’s Watercress keeps the mood playful.

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Left: Ridder’s team imbued the powder bathroom with vintage charm, selecting Scalamandré’s Flora Sanbergica wallpaper and a rattan mirror by Franco Albini for Bonacina. Sconces by The Urban Electric Company hang above a Waterworks crystal leg washstand with unlacquered brass hardware. Opposite: In the wife’s office, walls painted Farrow & Ball’s Cinder Rose cast a welcoming tone. “Not everyone loves mauve, but I think it’s a fun, different color,” Ridder says. A Room & Board sofa in a Pierre Frey fabric provides a cozy nook illuminated by Vaughan sconces and a Robert Abbey chandelier. The artwork is by Marina Adams.

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Above: Sheathing the primary bathroom in Carrara marble strikes a timeless chord while Ann Sacks floor tile, cabinetry painted Benjamin Moore’s Buckland Blue and engineered milk glass counters keep the tone current. The roman shade is Cowtan & Tout’s Sackville fabric and the sconces are Visual Comfort. Left: Dix Blue by Farrow & Ball blankets the primary bedroom walls in a restful mood, complemented by Roman shades of a floral Nilofer Azurite fabric. Josef Albers artworks hang on the walls and a vintage chandelier by Helena Tynell for Venfield sparkles overhead.

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Once home to a whaling captain, a stately Greek Revival in North Haven is made shipshape for generations to come. W R I T T E N BY M A I L E P I N G E L P H O T O G R A P H Y BY A D R I A N G A U T

Architecture: Val Florio, Val Florio Architect Interior Design: Maureen McDermott, Winter McDermott Design Home Builder: Alex Forden, Forden & Co. Builders Landscape Architecture: Stacy Paetzel, Marshall Paetzel Landscape Architecture

estoring a historic home on Sag Harbor Bay would be feather enough in any cap. But for designer Maureen McDermott, the most rewarding moment came not when finding the perfect sconce or even during install, but upon a recent visit. “There was a playpen in the kitchen, food out on the counters and a dog barking,” she says. “It’s so nice that there’s life in this house again.” Excepting a brief stint as a hotel, the 1843 Greek Revival—built by a whaling captain for his wife and seven children—had always sheltered families. But recent years had seen its rooms empty and its gardens, which once produced prized vegetables, fallow. “It was frozen in time,” recalls architect Val Florio. And it remained so until the arrival of its new owners, a young family who wanted, to the delight of their design team, to preserve as much as possible. “They loved the quirks and the history,” notes general contractor Alex Forden. “We remodeled with a modern twist,” adds Florio. “We brought it back to the standards of the 1800s—this is such a good example of restoration work that’s true to the period with authentic details—but added things like glass-and-steel doors for an interplay of old and new.” Together, the team carved a proper foyer out of the former dining room, expanded the floor plan with a gracious addition (which houses new formal dining quarters) and reconfigured the sequence of rooms on the second floor for better flow. They also excavated the basement and, for additional guest accommodations, renovated an existing carriage house. Along the way, the home slowly revealed itself. “We found a boy’s vest from the turn of the last century, old pewter items, horseshoes, bottles and postcards from the 1920s,” adds Forden. “If you like history, this house tells a wonderful narrative. You can get lost in the romanticism of it.” McDermott felt similarly about the building’s timeworn charm, fondly embracing its original pine floors, brickwork, classical trim, fireplaces,

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doors and hardware. While utilitarian spaces like the kitchen and bathrooms did need modernizing, the designer kept to a historic look with Shakerstyle millwork and natural stone countertops. She also eschewed recessed lighting throughout the residence, opting instead for pendant fixtures and table lamps to create “moments of light that make the house feel special,” she notes. “They wanted a lived-in feel, but not heavy antiques,” continues McDermott. “We took a wabi-sabi approach with imperfections and aged patinas—but with crisp aspects too, so it doesn’t feel gloomy.” Case in point: Rooms were given fresh, neutral palettes to balance the pedimented front porch and 20-foot columns’ monumental nature with a contemporary spirit. “There’s a strength in quiet colors,” McDermott says. “This felt like an old American house, but with more sophisticated bones,” she adds, sharing that she referenced the subdued schemes of several favorite European designers—Axel Vervoordt, Oliver Gustav, Rose Uniacke—for inspiration. But while colors lean cool, the designer’s attention to texture infuses a cosseting warmth. Raw materials, like unfinished woods and linen textiles, provide an organic throughline, joined by handmade lighting fixtures and pottery vessels. A fine example is the primary bedroom, where a woven paper pendant by Naomi Paul illuminates the peaceful retreat which overlooks the harbor. Its newly reconfigured bathroom incorporates the existing pine floors and fireplace, with the addition of “marble, brass and plaster elements to create a classic space,” McDermott explains. Beyond the main house lies an Olympic-size lap pool, a pool house designed by Florio and a lush landscape (“the icing on the cake,” notes the architect) by Stacy Paetzel. Designed with mindfulness of the adjacent wetlands, the grounds were fittingly embellished with classic plantings of clipped hedges and hydrangeas. Now, not only does a vegetable garden flourish anew, but a plaque reading “restored and rebuilt in 2021 with love and respect for the whalers of Sag Harbor” documents the home’s history—and a collective gratitude for what the old captain envisioned.

“We wanted to create focal points to welcome guests,” says designer Maureen McDermott of the home’s redefined foyer. “The vent is original and the clients didn’t want to block it with a piece of furniture.” Above, offering a contemporary counterpoint, alabaster sconces by Allied Maker flank a 1940s Italian mirror from Galerie Half.

Above: The dayroom, as the owners call it, is a place “to relax and read,” says McDermott. Surrounding the custom coffee table are armchairs from Studio Oliver Gustav, a Dmitriy & Co sofa upholstered in a Holland & Sherry performance cotton and woven chairs from Danish Design Store. The pendant light is from deVol and the rug is by Armadillo. Opposite: A built-in shelving unit creates a pretty hub to display vintage ceramics. The wooden console that backs the sofa was found on 1stdibs. Benjamin Moore’s Sea Salt defines the restored trimwork against the home’s plaster walls.

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Above: The kitchen’s custom millwork by Ciuffo Cabinetry was painted Farrow & Ball’s Purbeck Stone and equipped with Armac Martin hardware. A glazed entrance from Manhattan Steel Door Company separates the pantry. For the interior space, McDermott chose Benjamin Moore’s City Shadow and sconces from The Urban Electric Company. Opposite: The kitchen offers an informal dining area, where the designer paired a Serge Mouille chandelier via Design Within Reach with the clients’ own table and chairs. The brick wall, pine floors and ceiling beams are all original to the home. “These were important features to keep,” McDermott explains.

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Above: “The dining room is an addition but feels like it’s been part of the house from the beginning,” says McDermott. Chandeliers from Allied Maker illuminate a custom walnut table topped with candlesticks from Roman and Williams Guild and caned chairs from Monc XIII. Framing harbor views are drapes of Fox Linton twill. Opposite: The intimate living room off the foyer is another cozy space in which to gather, with Paolo Buffa wing chairs surrounding a coffee table from Black Creek Mercantile & Trading Co. A Jamb sconce hangs above the mantle.

“We took a wabi-sabi approach with imperfections and aged patinas—but with crisp aspects too, so it doesn’t feel gloomy.” –MAUREEN MCDERMOTT

Above: “The goal was to keep this room quiet,” says McDermott of the primary bedroom, which is anchored by a custom headboard of Jim Thompson fabric. The caned bench and desk chair, which joins a Dmitriy & Co desk, are vintage. The bedside lamp is Kassandra Thatcher Studio through Spartan Shop and the rug is from Tibetano. Opposite: A former sitting room is now the primary bathroom, anchored by a Waterworks tub and fittings. The plaster sconce in the niche is by Porta Romana. For the Roman shades, McDermott chose a white Rogers & Goffigon linen.

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OUT OF BODY Exploring ancient earth shaping traditions, a New York artist sculpts dazzling modern artifacts. W R I T T E N BY C H R I S T I N E D E O R I O | P H O T O G R A P H Y BY E VA N S U N G

o the casual observer, sculptor Brie Ruais might seem to work alone—whether on her isolated property in Nevada, where she builds ephemeral creations atop the raw landscape, or in her Brooklyn studio, where those desert visions inspire permanent sculptures that seem to emanate from the walls. But the artist considers her approach to be a collaborative one—between her body and equally sized masses of clay. “I’ve always had this relationship to what a material could impart,” she says. “That receptivity has allowed me to develop a practice that’s very open to clay’s capacities and personality.” It’s also what has led Ruais to work not just with her fingers, whose dexterity often exerts too much control over her material, but with her entire body, which the artist uses to push, scrape and kick softened clay in a series of choreographed motions she refers to as scores. “The hands are such an extension of the mind; they’re making what it wants to see,” she explains. “But when it’s my whole body expressing something, it opens up a subconscious level of knowing. The body holds memories in ways the mind isn’t aware of.” Ruais’ works, in turn, record their experience of being made. Footprints show where the artist crouched as she pushed channels of clay away with her palms and knuckles, while expressionistic swaths of color—often inspired by sky- and landscapes—reveal her gestural glazing techniques. Ragged voids show where she has torn open or scraped out the centers of her compositions. “Because I’m working on the ground,” Ruais says, “the pieces become topographical maps of movement and gesture; they’re evidence of events in the same way that, after a rodeo, you have these traces on the ground of what has taken place.” When these maps are fired and mounted on a wall—shifting suddenly “from this raw, base place of the ground we tread upon to this privileged space where we put things that have value,” Ruais says—they undergo a transformation that surprises even their creator. “They turn into something else once they’re on the wall,” she notes. “They leave my body and become these independent forms.” With no frame to contain it, the clay radiates an energy that fills the room, challenging the static nature of sculpture—and the notion of a moment frozen in time.

Brie Ruais (opposite) in her Brownsville, Brooklyn, studio among fragments and finished works from her latest series (below), which showed at Albertz Benda this winter. The artist is also represented by Night Gallery in Los Angeles.

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Wow Factor Glamour meets function in a young family’s imaginative Tribeca loft. W R I T T E N BY K E L LY V E N C I L L S A N C H E Z P H O T O G R A P H Y BY A DA M K A N E M AC C H I A S T Y L I N G BY K ATJ A G R E E F F

Interior Design: Rajni Alex, Rajni Alex Design Home Builder: Richard Dobrzanski, RDM Renovation

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hen it comes to putting together an interior, no detail is too inconsequential where Rajni Alex is concerned. The designer doesn’t just subscribe to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s “God is in the details” dictum, she fiercely embraces it. Consider the prewar loft she recently renovated in Tribeca. Her clients, a couple with a young son, initially wanted to paint, redo the main bathroom and bring some definition to the space. During her walk-through, Alex took note of the existing layout and abundant light and promptly suggested “kicking things up a notch” with a complete renovation. “The apartment had immense potential,” she recalls. “It was just a matter of carving it out in a way that made sense for their lifestyle.” In a home that’s sophisticated yet perfectly suited to a busy family with a toddler, Alex has judiciously sprinkled one-of-a-kind moments like the moody elevator vestibule, the sculptural brass-based table near the entrance and the handcarved floating console in the dining room. But the apartment never feels precious, and no space is off-limits. Pointing to the curvy ottoman in the foyer, Alex says, “That’s performance velvet, so even if their child climbs on it with sticky fingers, you can just dab it clean with a wet paper towel. My kids are older now, but I remember that stage. Performance fabrics have come a long way.” But before she could attend to decorative details, Alex knew she first had to bring order to the interiors. This meant designing steel-andbrass screens to help define the foyer, replacing an ill-conceived wood accent wall in the living room with a formal fireplace and transforming the main bathroom into a serene oasis. Meanwhile, the existing open concept kitchen inspired her to go for bold. “I told the clients, ‘Let’s have fun with it.’ No disrespect to white kitchens—I’ve had one for a long time,” Alex adds, “but if you’re going to have an open space, make it a showstopper.” In turn, the original island was

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shifted to give the adjacent dining area some breathing room, while a combination of ebony cabinetry and Calacatta marble infused the space with high-contrast punch. General contractor Richard Dobrzanski proved to be an invaluable collaborator. In addition to fabricating the kitchen’s burnished-brass hood, he crafted the apartment’s myriad fluted wood details and brought symmetry to the existing columns in the main rooms. He also worked closely with Alex to get the stain just right on the floors. “It might seem like the smallest detail, but it took us a month to land on the right color,” she explains. “Richard is a rare breed. He respects me and my attention to detail, and I respect him for delivering what my team and I strive for—perfection.” Aided by designers Jessica Gallardo and Ashley Tortorella, Alex deployed the apartment’s singular elements with restraint. “A lot of thought goes into selecting pieces,” she says. “It’s like composing an outfit: You can wear the most beautiful dress, earrings and necklace, but they shouldn’t compete with one other. It’s the same with putting a room together. You want to be mindful of using lovely things and placing them so they’re not all trying to claim your attention at once.” In an open-plan layout, giving individual pieces their due can be tricky, but Alex made sure to size up the furniture and lighting from every angle. “We needed each space to have its own purpose without creating walls,” she explains. “But we wanted to be sure the details were beautiful from every vantage point.” In contrast to the home’s mostly neutral palette, Alex injected a vibrant dose of color into the powder room, which features a hand-painted green wallpaper accented with gold veining, a Cipollino marble vanity and jewelry-like lighting. “People walk in and they’re like, ‘Wow, wow, wow,’ until they’ve exhausted all their wows,” Alex notes. But even in its most glamorous moments, the designer never forgot that this is, at heart, a family home. “We always think of longevity,” she says. “What’s now the playroom can become a media room just by changing the styling. You can do something luxurious and chic that’s usable and functional at the same time.”

Rajni Alex designed blackened-steel dividers to bring definition to the foyer of a loft she recently renovated in Tribeca. Featuring a sculptural polished-brass base, a table from Elan Atelier joins stools by Kelly Wearstler covered in a Holly Hunt fabric, while a frosted-glass light from Apparatus hangs above. The custom cowhide rug is by Kyle Bunting.

Above: Alex arranged the expansive living room into separate seating areas. In one, a new fireplace surround and an antique mirror from Mirror Home are set against a fluted wall treatment crafted by RDM Renovation. A Rogers & Goffigon fabric covers lounge chairs by Vanguard Furniture. Opposite: Coffee tables from Theodore Alexander with an onyx finish and a carpet from The Rug Company inspired by Calacatta marble add an organic note. The CR Laine sofa is upholstered in a mohair-silk blend by Holly Hunt.

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Above: Alex transformed the kitchen into a dramatic space with Calacatta marble, ebony oak cabinetry and a custom metal hood. “I didn’t want it to be too shiny,” she says. “It had to catch your eye, but without competing with the light fixture in the dining area.” The corners of the island echo fluted details elsewhere. A Jim Thompson fabric covers the Interlude Home counter stools. Opposite: Chairs by Michael Trent Coates surround a table from Bradley USA in the dining area, where a photo by Petros Koublis is displayed above a hand-carved floating console by Simon Johns. The chandelier is by Lindsey Adelman Studio. “Our clients have very modern taste, so we kept this area simple with a couple of pieces that add a touch of edginess,” explains Alex.

Left: Contrasting with the home’s low-key palette, the powder room shimmers with green, thanks to a hand-painted wallpaper by Porter Teleo and a floating vanity of Cipollino marble. “The wallpaper and that marble were made for each other,” says Alex. Antique brass talons accent the mirror by Barry Dixon for Arteriors. The hand-blown chandelier is by Hammerton Studio. Opposite: To play with contrast in the office, Alex painted the trim a dark hue and chose an ebony rug bound in leather, as well as a wallcovering from Drop It Modern. The brass shelving unit from Vanguard Furniture continues the theme, as does the husband’s existing desk, which she refreshed with a coat of lacquer and a new glass top.

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Above: In what was once the main bedroom’s office, the team moved walls to create a dressing area and closet. A bouclé fabric from EJ Victor covers the Kelly Wearstler ottoman. The sconce is from Visual Comfort and the photograph beyond is by Lisa Eryn of TheseFineWalls. Opposite: Alex kept the mood serene in the main bedroom with a hand-gilded wallpaper from Fromental, whose motif is inspired by Chinese mountain landscapes and scholars’ rocks. “There’s no art over the bed because that would be a crime against the wallpaper,” Alex quips. The Vanguard Furniture bed features a tufted headboard in a performance velvet by Shelli Breidenbach.

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