NYSID Atelier: Year in Review by New York School of Interior Design

ATELIER: YEAR IN REVIEW 2012

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Letter from the President

Introduction

Board Member Profile: Jill Dienst

Board of Trustees, Advisory Board

Commencement

Student Awards

Celebrations and Key Events

Public Programs

Alumni Events

Thesis/Capstone Projects by 2012 Graduates

Scholarship Recipients

Scholarship Recipient Profile: Suzy Genzler

NYSID Supporters

Albert Hadley in Memoriam

Administration

Faculty

NYSID at a Glance

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Greetings: NYSID is always evolving and striving to improve, but there is one thing that remains constant—the quality and dedication of our faculty and students. Time and again, students, faculty, alumni, and staff talk about what a close-knit community we are and how congenial and pleasant an environment NYSID is. We are tremendously proud that we’ve created a culture that is both academically challenging and socially enriching. With such a diverse student body (33 countries are represented), our students inevitably learn from one another and gain insight from their varied cultural and professional backgrounds. This 2011–2012 Atelier touches upon the highlights from the academic year and showcases outstanding thesis and capstone projects from the class of 2012. The students’ projects—designs from everything from hotels, retail stores, and spas to office spaces, museums, and hospitals—is a testament to their creativity and hard work, as well as the support they receive from the NYSID community—faculty, staff, and the larger design industry. We hope you enjoy this overview of another busy and productive year at NYSID.

Sincerely, David Sprouls, President

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ATELIER THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2012

Atelier, as this publication is known, is named after the Mario Buatta Materials Atelier, a tranquil room on the second floor of the main NYSID building. It functions as a student workspace and materials library and has become a symbol of our students’ dedication and commitment to their education. Each year, we create the Atelier as a review of the academic year and a testament to the students’ hard work. It’s one of the few opportunities we have to revel in everything that happened—the special events, the exhibitions, the awards, and, of course, the classes and the work the students produced. We are constantly amazed at how much goes on in just nine months, and this past year was no exception. We hope you enjoy this look back at the 2011–2012 academic year.

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JILL DIENST BOARD MEMBER PROFILE

Jill Dienst is owner of Dienst + Dotter Antikviteter, a shop specializing in Scandinavian antiques, paintings, and objects from the 17th to mid-20th century. Before opening the store in 2005, Dienst worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; Didier Aaron, Inc.; and Jacques Granges Design Studio, all of which helped frame her unique eye and appreciation for the finest art and antiques. She joined NYSID’s Board of Trustees in 2009 and was recently appointed chair of the College’s Committee on Institutional Advancement.

Why did you want to open your own antique store? Perhaps a mid-life crisis? In all seriousness, I was always buying for myself and a few discreet collectors and about nine years ago as my buying network grew, and more and more people were asking me to find pieces for them, I thought it might be fun to broaden a hobby and passion into a “real” business. It’s a lot of fun to hunt for a special piece with a story and then match it up with a great home. I get to be collector, researcher, and teacher for a living. All of my past experiences in the art and design world wrapped up under one roof.

Dienst + Dotter specializes in Scandinavian design. Why are you drawn to this type of work? I was blessed to be exposed to some of the finest collecting eyes and art historians in the world. However, over time, we all gravitate to what we respond to and our own collecting and designing eyes evolve. Lessons drilled into me in my early formative career was to buy, collect, and live with things you like and love—nothing more than that. I was drawn to the integrity of design, use of natural materials, and purity of form that is inherent in Scandinavian design. I want to live with these pieces and it seems that others do as well— increasingly so.

How did you get involved with the College? And what do you see for the future of NYSID? I was asked by Anne Korman and Jim Druckman, both longtime members of NYSID’s Board. They made me an offer I couldn’t refuse—no pay and a lot of work helping build the preeminent, not-for-profit design school in the country, if not the world. If the past few years are any indication of future success, I am truly honored to be a member of a board that refuses to rest on its laurels and seeks to constantly improve the education of its undergraduate and graduate students. They also work to attract top educators with real world experience and take the position that our best years are ahead of us. I wouldn’t be involved with NYSID if I also didn’t believe this. Stay tuned.

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NYSID BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ADVISORY BOARD

NYSID is fortunate to have an energetic and involved Board of Trustees, made up of interior designers, textile designers, gallery owners, financial officers, furniture and antique dealers, and entrepreneurs. “Boards are often not very involved in the day-to-day life of a school, but our Board is really loyal and invested in moving the institution forward in the growing professionalization of the field,” said NYSID Board chairman Patricia Sovern. “Whenever they can, they reach out to students and staff and many attend classes for critiques, advise students on their thesis projects, and much more.” The Board of Trustees has ultimate responsibility for the financial, administrative, and academic affairs of NYSID. The role of a trustee is a vitally important one. It is the Board that, collectively, bears fiduciary responsibility for the College and provides for its overall leadership. The Board works closely with the president and senior administration in developing the institution’s near-and long-term goals, setting major policies, and approving curricula and budgets, managing the College’s assets, and spending of the capital funds. The Advisory Board is made up of successful designers, architects, and executives from related industries. They give the College guidance on new developments in the design fields as well as help forging relationships and creating opportunities for NYSID students.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Terry Kleinberg

ADVISORY BOARD

Wolfram Koeppe

Patricia M. Sovern

Anne Korman

Stanley Abercrombie

Jack Lenor Larsen

Chairman

Ellen Kravet

Christian P. Árkay-Leliever

Michael Manes

Dennis Miller

Robin Klehr Avia

Charlotte Moss

Susan B. Nagle

Jeannie Bochette

Michele Oka Doner

Betsey Ruprecht

William N. Breger

Barbara Ostrom

David Scott

Michael Bruno

Sylvia Owen

David Sprouls NYSID President Amory Armstrong

Mario Buatta

Charles Pavarini, III

Matthew DeMarco, Esq.

Clodagh

Robyn Pocker

General Counsel

Birch Coffey

James Stewart Polshek

Murray B. Douglas

John Saladino

Kathleen M. Doyle

Peter Sallick

David Anthony Easton

Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill

Elaine Wingate Conway Alexander C. Cortesi Jill H. Dienst James P. Druckman

Inge Heckel

Ross J. Francis

Trustee Emeritus

Elliot Greene Alexa Hampton Jodie W. King

Arthur King Satz

Anne Eisenhower

President Emeritus

Mica Ertegun

Alexandra Stoddard

Mariette Himes Gomez

Adam D. Tihany

Michael Graves

Calvin Tsao

Hugh Hardy

Susan Wallace

Gerald A. Holbrook

Bunny Williams

Douglas Tong Hsu

Vicente Wolf

Thomas Jayne

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COMMENCEMENT On May 18, the NYSID community gathered for its 95th Commencement Exercises. NYSID faculty, staff, board members, and honored guests joined the 169 graduating students and their families to celebrate their extraordinary accomplishments.

The striking view from Jazz at Lincoln Center, which overlooks Columbus Circle and Central Park, was the perfect backdrop for the students and the powerhouses of design and style that received honorary doctorate degrees: Amy Lau, Margaret Russell, John Saladino, and Martha Stewart. Amy Lau, principal of Amy Lau Design, gave an inspiring speech that touched upon what she has learned in her 20 years as designer, curator, and businessowner—and “someone who is fortunate to begin every day engaged in the professional passion of my life.” She summed it all up nicely in “Five lessons I’ve learned”:

President David Sprouls set the tone for the event in his welcome remarks. “Anywhere you travel in the country— whether you’re in L.A. or Miami or Maine—all distances to New York City are officially measured to and from the center of Columbus Circle. Truly, all roads lead here. And from here, you can go anywhere.”

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1. Stuff happens— so remain calm and capable 2. Perseverance pays off 3. Turn disadvantages into advantages 4. Innovate, innovate, innovate 5. Never stop learning

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Well-known lifestyle guru Martha Stewart was visibly grateful to receive her honorary doctorate degree. Jill Dienst, NYSID board member and owner of Dienst + Dotter antiques gallery, introduced Stewart, saying, “From your award-winning magazine, Martha Stewart Living, to your best-selling product lines, you share the creative principles and practical ideas that have made you America’s most trusted guide to stylish living.”

Interior designer John Saladino, who has served on NYSID’s International Advisory Board for many years, also received an honorary degree. NYSID board member Anne Korman described Saladino’s notable and wide-ranging career and his “timeless work that honors your philosophy of mixing ‘old with new’ and appeals to both traditional and modern tastes.”

Margaret Russell, editor in chief of Architectural Digest, was honored for her contributions to the world of design—from her impressive career in journalism to her commitment to charitable work. Russell thanked the audience for her honorary doctorate after being introduced by NYSID board member and alumna Susan B. Nagle.

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COMMENCEMENT Each year, NYSID recognizes outstanding achievements of students and faculty with a number of special awards.

The Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award, which recognizes exceptional creative achievements of graduate students, was given to Kylie Sarley, MFA pre-professional level (left); Heather Clinger, MFA post-professional level (middle); presented by Dr. Ellen Fisher, vice president for academic affairs and dean (right). Other Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award recipients were Taruan Mabry, MPS in Sustainable Interior Environments; and Wendy Cruz-Gonzalez, MPS in Interior Lighting Design.

Sofia Juperius received the Ana Blanc Verna Award for Excellence in Interior Design, which is given to a senior in the BFA program who has demonstrated and expressed creativity throughout his or her entire course of study.

Catharine (Suzy) Genzler received the Alumni Award, which is given to an academically outstanding graduate who has also performed exceptional services to the College and its community.

Ho Youn Yi was awarded the Travel Prize. He used the award money to visit iconic historical and modern spaces in Europe and Korea over the summer to conduct an in-depth exploration of walls and what they signify spiritually, culturally, and socially across cultures and countries.

Dr. Ellen Fisher presented Terry Kleinberg with the William Breger Faculty Achievement Award. Kleinberg has been teaching at NYSID since 1991 and has served as faculty representative on the Board of Trustees since 2008.

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STUDENT AWARDS One of the best indicators that NYSID is doing its job well is the success its students enjoy. This year, NYSID students were again lauded with a number of distinguished industry awards. Projects ranged from designs for a loft apartment for Lady Gaga to lighting fixture design for an airline ticket counter. This year’s recipients are described below. GRADUATE LEVEL Wendy Cruz-Gonzalez (MPS in Interior Lighting Design) Robert Bruce Thompson Annual Student Light Fixture Design Competition Named after lighting industry veteran Robert Bruce Thompson, this competition recognizes design, innovation, and creativity in lighting fixture design. The assignment was to design a light fixture to illuminate the task area of an airline ticket counter. Cruz-Gonzalez’s project, called Shelter Light, won second prize and was praised by the judges for “providing the best quality of light among the winning entries this year” and for “its graceful form and the strong architectural gesture.”

Farnaz Hamedanchian (MPS in Interior Lighting Design) IES NYC Student Lighting Competition “Fraction & Refraction,” 3rd Place The IES NYC Student Lighting Competition recognizes a threedimensional study on the way light plays with textures, flows through materials, and creates layers of contrast. Hamedanchian’s design was concerned with what one can do with light as an art form. “I created a simple, organic feel and peaceful composition of natural elements using refracted light to make artful shadows on the wall behind them.”

Nitya Krishnan (MFA-2) NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Design Competition The NEWH Sustainable Design Competition provides students with the opportunity to showcase their design skills, utilizing sustainable design products and practices. Krishnan created an elaborate design for the Kranina Eco Resort, located in Thekkady in the Indian state of Kerala. “The theme behind the resort is to build a spiritual connection and bond between the resort’s guests and their surroundings. Since we experience the world through our five senses, the resort has been consciously designed to create harmony among the senses while traversing through a unique experience to attain serenity and pleasure.”

Roger Tien (MFA-1) Delta Innovative Design Awards, Contract Magazine Contract magazine and Delta’s Innovative Design Awards recognize outstanding conceptual design incorporating Delta faucet products in three targeted categories—healthcare, hospitality, and public facilities. Tien designed a men’s restroom. The design for this facility, located in a contemporary-looking Turkish restaurant, blends modernism with traditional elements, and is inspired by the many Turkish decorative styles. “The inspiration for this project focuses on this layering of cultures, and on the intricate patterns found in Islamic art and architecture.” 10

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STUDENT AWARDS

UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL Zeina Barakat (BFA) Decorators Club - Jacqueline Beymer Scholarship Named after the former Decorators Club president, the Jacqueline Beymer Scholarship is awarded to a New York City design student who has participated in a juried competition held at the New York Design Center. Barakat created an extravagant loft apartment for pop icon Lady Gaga. “All the rooms were designed with elaborate details and complemented with high-end finishes and materials. Each room contains a specific reference to Gaga’s edgy, elegant style.”

Ho Youn Yi (BFA) IFDA Rising Stars Award Awarded by the International Furnishings and Design Association in recognition of rising stars in the interior design arena and three starlets from New York City’s leading design schools. Yi designed the flagship office for a fictional company called Metaclick in lower Manhattan. The design was inspired by homeostasis—the property of a system, either open or closed, that regulates its internal environment and tends to maintain a stable, constant condition.

Aylem Merino (BFA) Save-A-Sample, 2nd Place Awarded in recognition of outstanding participation in the hand drawing competition organized by Save-A-Sample, a nonprofit organization that creates a second life for unused brochures, fabrics, and finish cards and donates them to local design schools. Merino created original drawings for an art gallery within a loft. “Cubic forms transform space; visual and spatial experiences merge into one, and bold colors celebrate the arts and the pleasures of life.”

ASID Education Legacy Fund Scholarship Awarded to outstanding students pursuing a course of study in the field of interior design from the five CIDA-recognized programs in the New York metropolitan area.

Hanna Muniz (BFA) Tamar Plawes (BFA) Cheryl Sadlowski (BFA)

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CELEBRATIONS AND KEY EVENTS One of the keys to creating an enriching academic environment is to provide opportunities to come together both inside and outside the classroom. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to honor an individual, mark an important milestone, learn from experts, or just have some fun, the College hosted a number of special events throughout the year that brought together all facets of the design community. GRADUATE CENTER RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY On October 18, 2011, we celebrated the opening of Phase II of NYSIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LEED-Platinum Graduate Center at 401 Park Avenue South, which added another 20,000 square feet of much-needed room for classes, exhibitions, studios, and workspaces. This second-floor layout and design closely resembles that of the third floor (which opened in 2010).

Alumnus and board member David Scott and NYSID chairman Patricia Sovern were joined by more than 100 alumni, graduate students, and supporters, as well as representatives from Gensler, the firm that designed the Graduate Center.

The project team came to join in on the celebration. From left to right are Andy Hathaway, principal, Steven Winter Associates; Saemi Lee, associate, Gensler; Jonathan Rose, Jonathan Rose Companies; Yvonne Pho, project manager, Jonathan Rose Companies; Kate Sherwood, associate, Gensler; Michelle Moulton, engineer, Turner Construction; and John Griffin, project executive, Turner Construction. 12

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KICKOFF PARTY FOR THE NYSID SPRING BENEFIT In March, NYSID threw a kickoff party for the 2012 spring benefit at Dienst + Dotter Antikviteter, a Manhattan store that specializes in Scandinavian antiques, paintings, and objects from the 17th to the mid-20th century. The party, sponsored by NYSID trustee Jill Dienst, was a way to announce the College’s spring benefit, which honored Jack Lenor Larsen and Thomas Woltz.

Jill Dienst and Martha Stewart at the kickoff party.

Guests included NYSID’s spring benefit honorees: textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen (with hat) and landscape designer Thomas Woltz; they are joined here by Jill Dienst and NYSID chairman Patricia Sovern (in purple).

Left to right: Shubert Foundation president and Sotheby’s chairman Michael Sovern, jewelry designer Janet Greene, interior designer Mario Buatta (seated), NYSID chairman Patricia Sovern, and NYSID board member Elliot Greene.

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NYSID SPRING BENEFIT On April 18, NYSID hosted its annual spring benefit dinner at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan to honor textile pioneer Jack Lenor Larsen and noted landscape designer Thomas Woltz, with proceeds going to NYSID’s Annual Fund. More than 175 guests attended and were treated to lively acceptance speeches from both Larsen and Woltz; table decorations incorporated Larsen textiles. Louis Oliver Gropp, (far left) former editor of House Beautiful and former NYSID trustee, introduced Jack Lenor Larsen. NYSID chairman Patricia Sovern and president David Sprouls presented Larsen with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

In memory of his father, Whitney Armstrong presented landscape architect Thomas Woltz with the College’s first Thomas N. Armstrong III Award in Landscape Design. Thomas Armstrong–who was a longtime NYSID trustee as well the former director of the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts–died in 2011. 14

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Guests included Geoffrey Bradfield, Roric Tobin, and Mario Buatta. Buatta was one of the benefit’s cochairs, along with Ellie Cullman, Philip Gorrivan, Amy Lau, Stephanie Odegard, Campion Platt, and Barbara Slifka.

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NYSID SPRING BENEFIT From left to right: Bunty Armstrong, wife of the late Thomas Armstrong III, a longtime NYSID trustee; and Amory Armstrong, the Armstrongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, both served as honorary chairs for the benefit. They are joined by Susan Watts, and Janet York.

Guests at the spring benefit.

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CHAIRMAN’S SPRING LUNCHEON On March 21, NYSID chairman Patricia Sovern hosted a special luncheon for fellow patrons of the arts and design. The event took place in NYSID’s Gallery, where more than 40 guests viewed the exhibition “Theatrical By Design: A Century of The Shubert Organization’s Theater Interiors.”

Guests included Duane Hampton, writer, educator, lecturer, and widow of noted decorator Mark Hampton, shown here with NYSID chairman Patricia Sovern.

Patricia Sovern was also joined by Cynthia Hazen Polsky, artist, art collector, and art patron.

Reagan Fletcher, curator of the exhibition and longtime archivist of the Shubert Archive, gave a special presentation on the restoration of the Shubert theaters.

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GREEN DESIGN AWARDS For the fourth consecutive year, NYSID hosted the Green Design Awards to recognize organizations and individuals in the New York City area that are at the forefront of sustainability and green design.

This year the award for Interior Products was presented to Lutron Electronics, Inc. Cathy Lambe and Glenn Buchholz were on hand to accept the honor.

In conjunction with the awards ceremony, Dr. Jack Elliott, professor of ecological design at Cornell University, spoke about eco feminismâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the fusion of feminist and ecological thinking that was founded on the belief that the social constructs that lead to the domination and oppression of women also lead to the abuse of the natural environment.

From left to right: Robin Klehr Avia and Mark Thaler from Gensler; Dr. Ellen Fisher, NYSID vice president for academic affairs and dean; and Ethan Lu, director of graduate studies and the area coordinator for the MPS in Sustainable Interior Environments program at NYSID. Gensler received the award for Design of Interior Spaces.

Russell Unger (left), from the NYC Green Codes Task Force, received the Advocacy/Community Award, which recognizes leading grassroots organizations, nonprofits, private foundations, individual advocates/educators, and other community entities that promote and practice sustainability. Mark Boekenheide (right), representing The Related Companies, received the award for Development/Real Estate, which recognizes extraordinary green builders, construction managers, and facilities managers/operators. ATELIER 2012

PUBLIC PROGRAMS Public programs are central to the cultural life of NYSID. Each year, the College presents a variety of lectures and exhibitions that are not only learning tools for students but also a way to engage the public and add historical and cultural value to the fields of interior design and its related disciplines.

EXHIBITIONS In the fall there were two major exhibitions. The first celebrated the photographic pursuits of NYSID alumna Kitty Chou, entitled “The Accidental Photographer: Line, Color, Perspective, Photographs by Kitty Chou,” which was on view at the NYSID Gallery from September 15 to October 14. Chou is currently practicing interior design in her native Hong Kong, but she considers photography one of her primary mediums of expression.

The second fall exhibition celebrated the 20th anniversary of the landmark exhibition, “Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was,” mounted by the Montreal Museum of Decorative Arts in 1991. It was the first scholarly assessment of an area of design that has subsequently become a popular market and collecting favorite. The NYSID exhibition, which was organized in collaboration with the Stewart Program for Modern Design, contained a variety of images from the original “What Modern Was” exhibition, as well as photographs of interiors and iconic architectural landmarks of the period and a selection of mid-century modern furniture borrowed from private collectors that was similar to what was shown originally.

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EXHIBITIONS

In the spring, the NYSID community was treated to “Theatrical By Design: A Century of The Shubert Organization’s Theater Interiors,” which brought together a selection of archival photographs and design documents displaying the sumptuous interiors of 17 Broadway theaters owned and operated by the Shubert Organization. The exhibition focused on the historic restorations of the Barrymore, Belasco, Longacre, Shubert, and Winter Garden theaters and was curated by Reagan Fletcher, longtime archivist of the Shubert Archive.

Notables from the interior design, restoration, and theater worlds turned out for the exhibition opening on March 7. Philip Smith, chairman of the Shubert Organization (seated), is joined by NYSID chairman Patricia Sovern and Michael Sovern, president, The Shubert Foundation and chairman of Sotheby’s.

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THESIS EXHIBITIONS NYSID student work took center stage with two thesis exhibitions this year. The projects, hypothetical designs based on the adaptive reuse of existing buildings, allowed students to explore all phases of a professional project, including concept development, presentation drawings, models, and materials boards. The BFA Fall Thesis Projects exhibition (January 26, 2011â&#x20AC;&#x201C;February 24, 2012) was installed at the NYSID Gallery; it displayed work from students who had completed their thesis projects in December 2011.

Beginning in the spring, the BFA Spring Thesis Projects exhibition showed off more than 18 undergraduate thesis projects at the NYSID Gallery, while 40 MFA and MPS graduate students displayed their work in the MFA & MPS Spring Thesis and Capstone Projects exhibition at the Graduate Center. Both shows were on view May 17â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 5.

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LECTURES

In the fall 2011, Simon Seligman spoke on “Custodians, Collectors and Tastemakers: The Cavendish Women at Chatsworth,” bringing a fresh perspective on the great house and collections to be found at Chatsworth—the stately home in Derbyshire, England, that has been home to generations of the Cavendish family. Seligman looked at the evolution of the family and their estate through the eyes of the Cavendish women.

In another partnership with the Museum of Arts and Design, in November, designers Vladimir Kagan and Jack Lenor Larsen; Evan Snyderman, cofounder of the gallery R 20th Century; and Anna Hoffman, design history columnist for Apartment Therapy, discussed the comeback of the modernism movement in a panel entitled “The Return of Modernism.”

In partnership with the Museum of Arts and Design, NYSID presented Stanley Abercrombie’s lecture in November entitled “The Case Study Houses”— the inexpensive and efficient model homes that were built for the U.S. residential housing boom after World War II. Abercrombie was editor in chief of Interior Design magazine for 14 years and is the author of numerous books and articles on architecture and design. He has twice given the NYSID commencement address and was honored by the College with an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts.

The spring 2011 season was kicked off with a lecture by Mitchell Owens, special projects editor of Architectural Digest. He spoke about the memorable scenic and costume designs created by Cecil Beaton. Beaton is best known as a fashion and portrait photographer, but he also had a successful career as a stage and costume designer for Broadway, ballet, and opera. ATELIER 2012

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In April, architectural historian and NYSID faculty member Barry Lewis gave a talk about how Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan played a brief role in the early 20th century as New York City’s boulevard of music halls. Lewis is perhaps best known for the video walks he cohosted with David Hartman on WNET Channel 13.

Also in April, NYSID and Museum of the City of New York teamed up to present “Young Interior Designers Making their Mark,” at the South Street Seaport Museum. Up-andcoming interior designers spoke about their latest projects and their approaches to design, including Brooke Lichtenstein and Yiannos Vrousgos of Input Creative Studio; Britton Smith; Julie Torres Moskovitz of Fabrica718; Lyndsay Caleo and Fitzhugh Karol of the Brooklyn Home Company; Stefan Steil of MR Architecture + Décor; and Marie Aiello of the Marie Aiello Design Studio. Aiello's Dexter room for Metropolitan Home’s Showtime House is shown here.

NYSID STUDENTS LEND A HAND For the fourth consecutive year, NYSID students were invited to participate in Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS’ (DIFFA) Dining By Design annual fundraising event that brings together celebrated individuals from the worlds of fashion, interior design, art, and architecture to create extraordinary dining environments.

The NYSID team, (from left to right) was led by faculty advisor Rene Estacio and consisted of students Nick Domitrovich, Catharine (Suzy) Genzler, Elizabeth Battin, and Tim Hwang. Clodagh Design, one of the world’s leading design studios, mentored the team.

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This year's dining experience, FLOAT, used everyday materials such as thread, paper clips, and wire to create an atmosphere of illusion and altered perspective. The primary graphic element in the installation was created by using over a mile and a half of white rope contrasted against a black background.

ALUMNI EVENTS It’s easy for everyone to get busy with their new lives after graduation, but NYSID makes a point of hosting a few fun and interesting gatherings for its alumni each year. It’s a chance for people to reconnect, relax, and learn something valuable about the industry. Two important alumni events— one in the fall and one in the spring—were held this past year.

On October 13, NYSID hosted an alumni gathering at the New York Design Center. The event kicked off with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the showroom of DIRRT Environmental Solutions, an innovative company that offers sustainable interior wall systems with made-on-demand components that can be configured and reconfigured in seemingly limitless ways. Here Brooke Lichtenstein and Michael Harold, both 2010 graduates of NYSID, catch up before an alumni panel discussion.

The panel discussion, which took place in the Levine Calvano showroom, was moderated by alumni board president Valerie Mead. Alumni panelists (seated, left to right) Allison Russell Davis ’05, Arlene Angard ’08, Sarah Muchow ’10, Charles Pavarini III ’81, and Jennifer Graham ’85, all responded to the question, “What would you recommend doing to adapt to the current economic situation?” Comments ranged from “Being competitive in the marketplace” and “You have to do a little bit more than you used to” to “You also need to draw on a broader range of skills” and “Keep yourself relevant and show passion.” ATELIER 2012

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On May 9, alumni and the Class of 2012 gathered at the showroom of Anthony Lawrence-Belfair, creators of custom furniture and drapery in Chelsea, to congratulate recent graduates and officially welcome them as members of the Alumni Association. Members of the Class of 2012 celebrated together, including (from left to right), Roger Tien, Jun Hong, Emma Lazarus, Kimberly Bevan (and friend), Brett Helsham, and Jaclyn Costanzo.

Valerie Mead, NYSID alumni council president (far left), spoke at the event, welcoming the new graduates and introducing the new alumni president, Allison Russell Davis â&#x20AC;&#x2122;05 (far right). Here Mead and Davis are joined by Lana Lawrence, vice president of Anthony Lawrence-Belfair, and Ethel Rompilla, NYSID alumna and faculty member.

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THESIS/CAPSTONE PROJECTS BY 2012 GRADUATES

In the pages that follow are descriptions of a body of work as diverse as NYSID students themselves. Many projects take their inspiration from a particular building or neighborhood in one of the New York City’s five boroughs, while others look beyond New York or even the United States for the raw material upon which to base a project. Whatever their inspirations, these projects represent the culmination of a student’s design study at NYSID. Each of the works here was presented to a jury of faculty and industry professionals and was a student’s final step toward graduating from NYSID with a BFA, MFA, or MPS degree.

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MFA-1 THESIS PROJECTS The professional-level Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA-1) is a three-year program designed to provide an advanced interior design degree to students who hold a baccalaureate degree in a field unrelated to design. The program is focused on the ability to formulate, propose, and work out design solutions in a safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing way.

Ashley Ainsworth Hogs Head Winery + Food Complex Project Type: Hospitality The Hogs Head Winery + Food Complex aims to redefine the way young people in New York experience wine and food. The space offers unusual drinking and dining settings and allows visitors to witness all stages of the wine-making process. aainsworth07@yahoo.com

Kimberly Bevan East Bridge Tennis Club Project Type: Sports and Recreation East Bridge Tennis Club is a private club on Manhattanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Upper East Side for people who enjoy tennis and socializing. East Bridge captures the spirit and tradition of tennis in a highly welcoming atmosphere, a rare thing to find in a club that combines both social and athletic activities. kimberly.bevan@gmail.com kimberlybevandesign.com

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Tyler Bracken Kinetic Project Type: Sports and Recreation Kinetic, a luxury boutique fitness complex makes fitness as engaging as bar hopping. It aims to entice affluent young New Yorkers to incorporate physical activity into their schedules by reinventing the impersonal environment of the typical gym. Kinetic offers a variety of high-energy group fitness classes, and a juice bar and lounge with a DJ. There is also a play center where adults can learn and interact with each other. Kinetic hopes to provide New Yorkers with a healthy alternative for mingling while fulfilling the social high they crave on a Saturday night. tyler.bracken@gmail.com

Jaclyn Costanzo The Brooklyn Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute Project Type: Education The Brooklyn Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute is an afterschool facility whose mission is to promote healthy development, self-expression, and socialization in children ages 8 to 13. The facility is organized around a light-filled grove oriented toward the Manhattan skyline. The BCI is a space to be inspired and a place where kids can just be kids. jaclyn.costanzo@gmail.com

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Nick Domitrovich Nuorentaa Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Membership Spa & Hotel Project Type: Hospitality The philosophy behind Nuorentaa is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harmful for one to move forward without stopping to reflect. Designed to be calming, disciplined, and inspirational, the facility helps members focus, transforming them into healthier and more fulfilled individuals. Through relaxation and meditation, members achieve balance in their daily lives. nick.domitrovich@gmail.com

Miriam K. Fitzmorris The India Street Brewery Project Type: Hospitality The India Street Brewery is an all-in-one microbrewery, beer garden, and brewing school located on the East River in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. The restaurant and brewery sit side by side, allowing guests to observe the entire brewing process while sampling the house beer. miriam.fitzmorris@gmail.com

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Brett Helsham The Red Hook Yacht Club Project Type: Hospitality and Recreation The Red Hook Yacht Club in Brooklyn provides a specialized urban sailing environment where young and old can nurture a passion for sailing. Inspired by 17thand 18th-century European galleons, the clubs décor and layout presents various elements found in vessels of this type. Brett.Helsham@gmail.com

Jun Hong Studio 304 Project Type: Mixed Use Studio 304 is an American fashion brand that provides mid-price to high-end casual wear for women. Located in the SoHo section of Manhattan, the space includes design studios, office and retail space, and a fashion showroom. The design of the space— through its use of layers and slashing diagonal lines—reflects the brand and the concept behind it. junhong328@gmail.com

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Mariem Horchani JetBlue Premium Class Airport Lounge Project Type: Hospitality The premium-class airport lounge is the new frontier in luxury air travel. As the first interaction with the passenger, the lounge can shape the “luxury experience.” Airlines, many of which have recently upgraded their premiumclass aircraft cabins, are now looking to the “ground” as the place to make an impact and enhance their brand. Say goodbye to the old model, the glorified hospital waiting room. Say hello to luxurious amenities, high design, and fun. This is what JetBlue is about. horchanimariem@yahoo.com

Rajvi Jhaveri Cricket Club of New York Project Type: Hospitality The Cricket Club of New York, located at the southern end of Roosevelt Island in the middle of the East River, is a private club catering to people interested in the game of cricket. The club allows members not only to watch the game but also offers them the chance to play it as well. The design concept is derived from the elements of cricket itself. These elements are used for seamless transitions between the spaces and to evoke feelings of the game. jhaveri.rajvi@gmail.com

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Marybeth Poston Harlem Mile Academy Project Type: Education Harlem Mile Academy is a public boarding school for teenagers from from grades 9 to 12 in Harlem. The school prepares its students for the future in a secure yet casual atmosphere while also introducing ways to live healthy and educationally rich lives. Harlem Mile Academy removes at-risk adolescents from negative influences within their community while still allowing them to remain in that community. mare946@gmail.com

Kylie Sarley The Sutherland Project Type: Hospitality The Sutherland is a boutique hotel on Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour; besides guest suites it features a bar, restaurant, spa, and a pool overlooking the harbor. Inspired by the locationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, the concept behind the hotel is that each area is designed as an industrial island, allowing guests to unwind while enjoying the relaxed Australian lifestyle. kyliesarley@yahoo.com

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Shih Chi Tien Fisker Showroom & Experience Center Project Type: Retail Fisker is a revolutionary new hybrid electric car manufacturer based in California. Karma is their first model and the very first ecology-minded, luxury sports sedan in the world. With its fresh approach to the market, the Fisker Showroom & Experience Center is designed to increase the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visibility to the public, showcase their eco-technology, and attract new customers. murmurtien@hotmail.com

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MFA-2 THESIS PROJECTS The post-professional Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA-2) is a two-year, terminal degree program that provides practicing professionals in interior design, architecture, environmental design, and closely related fields with the opportunity for advanced creative and academic scholarship in interior design. Students graduate with a deep understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the design of the built environment, the ability to articulate and resolve advanced problems in design, and are prepared to become leaders of the profession.

Elizabeth Battin Workshop Project Type: Civic The mission of Workshop is to create a place that links products and people through celebrating and teaching the importance of craft. Workshop is a place where communities support local entrepreneurship, confront materials, learn do-it-yourself techniques, appreciate the tangible, and embrace a â&#x20AC;&#x153;back-to-basicsâ&#x20AC;? style of life. elizmill@gmail.com www.elizbattin.com

Gozde Caliskan 3Domed Turkish Cultural Center Project Type: Cultural The goal of this project is to introduce Turkish art and culture to New Yorkers. This building is a new type of cultural center containing a Turkish bath, a shop, a hookah house, a pide house, a carpet and tapestry exhibition, and a Turkish restaurant. g_caliskan@hotmail.com

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MFA-2 THESIS PROJECTS

Heather Clinger Shed 13 Resort Project Type: Hospitality and Recreation Shed 13 Resort is a new ski resort model that incorporates venues for balanced year-round use; activities include winter sports, summer music events, and hiking. The resort aesthetic takes its cues from the ruggedness of the site, visually connecting visitors to the mountain. It is compact, with stylish guest rooms that appeal to the social and economic values of 16- to 32-year-old members of Generation Y. hclinger84@gmail.com

Sapnu George The Peer Hotel Project Type: Hospitality The Peer Hotel is set in the visually and intellectually engaging environment of New York City. Undertones of emotional phenomena like darkness, chaos, and conflict in their physical form demonstrate that discomfort is an inevitable part of life, and hedonism a necessary evil. sapnugeorge@gmail.com issuu.com/sapnu/docs/sapn u_portfolio

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Debbie Jane Go National Library of the Philippines Project type: Civic The design of this building is based on the geography of the Philippines, a country that is divided into three main island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The building is divided into three areas—a general reference building, a communal building, and a rare books building— connected by a screen covering the building’s facade and a large exterior staircase along the back of the building—symbolizing faith. Debbie-jane@live.com www.debbiejanego.com

Cheolho Kim Applied Arts Collective Project Type: Cultural This proposed incubator facility is for creative disciplines such as architecture, photography, and product, graphic and interior design. It creates a nurturing environment for people who work in the applied arts industry by offering low-cost workspaces, subsidized spaces, and promotion services. cheolho37@gmail.com

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Shweta Lia Mathew Beyond the Bars Project Type: Civic Conventional correctional facilities serve as prison boxes, where the deprivation of liberty as penalty for breaking the law is paramount. Beyond the Bars challenges the fundamental premise of imprisonment, proposing a sort of architectural intervention that rethinks retribution. Architecture in this context resituates itself as a psychological tool that influences the different spheres of human behavior, urging a shift in attitude from an instrument of punishment to a space of reform. liamatt@gmail.com

Andrea Jean Werwinski The Well: Alternative Healthcare Retreat Center Project Type: Healthcare This alternative healthcare retreat centerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;located in the West Village of New York Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;provides a healing, educational, and meditative escape for busy city dwellers. The traditional ideas of private and public areas are reanalyzed and boundaries are redefined. ajwerwinski@gmail.com www.andreajeanwerwinski.com

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MPS IN SUSTAINABLE INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS The Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Interior Environments (MPS-S) is a one-year post-professional program focused on specialized knowledge, thinking, and skills structured to prepare design professionals to assume leadership roles in developing and maintaining sustainable interior spaces that will impact the world in a positive way. Intended for those working in the design or architecture professions, the program provides students with a thorough grounding in the best practices in environmentally informed designs for the interior. Upon completion of the program, students are in a position to sit for LEED AP certification—a highly sought-after credential.

Christa Cathers, Yun-Chi Jong, and Nitya Krishnan The Front Porch Project Type: Hospitality (Restaurant) Located in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood, the Front Porch is a modern American restaurant focused on promoting healthful eating habits. The restaurant offers seasonally inspired culinary offerings and locally sourced ingredients with the hope of changing often harmful current eating habits. The restaurant’s culinary nutritionist and chef work hand-in-hand to create sustainable, tasty, and nutritious meals. The establishment’s motto is: “One meal at a time!” Cathers: withininteriorarchitecture@ gmail.com Jong: eunischi@gmail.com Krishnan: nityakay@gmail.com

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Jessica Joanlanne, Francesca Mayer Martinelli, and Laura Rothfuss Novara Project Type: Commercial With the opening of its first New York City office, Novara, a private bicycle brand owned by REI sporting goods, plans to rebrand itself toward a more urban-based clientele. The cutting-edge design and sustainable elements create a space that fosters collaboration and productivity. Joanlanne: jjoanlanne@gmail.com Martinelli: francesca_mayer @hotmail.com Rothfuss: rothle89@gmail.com

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Taruan R. Mabry, Chetsi Shah, and Rachel Woldman O’Right Green Haus Project Type: Retail O’Right Green Haus is a Taiwan-based sustainable hair and skin care company opening its first international boutique. The boutique is designed to provide an all-inone experience, consisting of a bistro and bar, a manicure spa, a modest salon space, and a large retail display of sustainable hair, skin, and cosmetic products—all designed to offer customers a holistic pampering experience. Through ecoconscious design strategies and a nod to New York’s infrastructure, O’Right Green Haus aspires to be the first LEED Gold salon in New York City. Mabry: t.r.mabry@gmail.com Shah: chetsishah5@gmail.com Woldman: rachel.lynne.woldman @gmail.com

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MPS IN INTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN CAPSTONE PROJECTS The Master of Professional Studies in Interior Lighting Design (MPS-L) is a one-year, post-professional degree providing rigorous professional education in the area of natural and artificial illumination for the interior environment. The program includes lighting design studio courses that integrate acquired knowledge and research, while exploring residential, commercial, and institutional environments. Graduates are prepared to sit for the certification exam given by the NCQLP (National Council on Qualifications for Lighting Professionals).

Wendy Cruz-Gonzalez Matrix and Stevens Project Type: Commercial Merging theory and practice, Matrix New World Engineering partnered with the Stevens Institute of Technology to reinforce its own brand vision and leadership. Through the integration of building system solutions, this new space takes cues from its employees and visitors as it showcases the ecological contributions of every season. wendycg@live.com www.wendycg.com

Farnez Hamedanchian Salvatore Ferragamo Store Project Type: Retail The concept for this project was balance and aesthetically pleasing lighting. It was inspired by architectural lighting designer Richard Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discipline of making the distinction between three basic functions: ambient luminescence, focal glow, and play of brilliants. The main concentration of the design was on custom fixtures, relating them to Ferragamoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand and history to create a special look with maximum sustainability in terms of fixtures, lamps, controls, and materials. hamedanchianf@aol.com

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MPS IN INTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN CAPSTONE PROJECTS

Liat Raz Salvatore Ferragamo Store Project Type: Retail This lighting concept proposes a gradual shift in warmth, lighting techniques, and ambience as customers venture deeper into the store. The dramatic lighting at the front references Ferragamoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history as a shoe designer to Hollywood stars, and incorporates theatrical, high-visibility fixtures. The central area that follows is a bit warmer and softer in appearance, with less drama and fewer exposed fixtures. A culmination of the store journey, the innermost, private shopping area, is the warmest with relaxing, subdued lighting. liata55@hotmail.com

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BFA IN INTERIOR DESIGN THESIS PROJECTS The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design provides students with the professional-level preparation to become practicing interior designers. The program combines a comprehensive interior design curriculum and a broad-based education in the liberal arts. The emphasis is on creativity, effective verbal and graphic communications skills, technical proficiency, and sustainability.

Aysenur Akgul Luxury Yacht “Perla” 197' (60m) Project Type: Hospitality PERLA 197' is a one-of-a-kind yacht that provides three and a half decks, including a sun deck. The goal was to create a “home on the sea” that would meet a client’s specific needs, and guarantee an experience of unsurpassed luxury and comfort. Alluring Tahitian black pearls were the inspiration for the design concept. aysenurakgul89@gmail.com

Lisa Cunningham Davis The Human Rights Center Project Type: Civic Located in Toronto’s historic Distillery District, the Human Rights Center encourages visitors to embark on a journey of the human condition when it is deprived of basic civil liberties. Through exploratory reflection, individuals are encouraged to find their collective voice against violations of basic global human rights. lisa.cunn@gmail.com

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