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RADAR
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ON DISPLAY Offering specialized international furnishings and accessories, three platforms are changing sourcing overseas.
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DESTINATION A Cape Town gallery featuring limited-edition African work goes global.
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DEBUT Frank Ponterio’s first collection with Arteriors highlights his masterful attention to detail and family’s Italian heritage.
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ROUNDTABLE Designers dish on their latest seasonal launches and collaborations.
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SCENE Our cheat sheet to all things new and fabulous in the local design community.
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MATERIAL Luxe looks at au courant colors and compositions in tile design.
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SPOTLIGHT Makers from Central and South America are producing today’s most-coveted pieces.
TREND Products inspired by the refined interiors of three recently opened restaurants.
THE LOOK
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KITCHEN + BATH Global locations influence all that is happening in kitchens and baths.
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AN AERIE TALE Seeing potential in an Aventura penthouse, a design team transforms it with a glamorous and sophisticated revamp. Written by Jennifer Blaise Kramer / Photography by Kris Tamburello
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A NEW DAWN In Sunset Key, a conch-style vacation home receives an elegant update that respects its Caribbean roots. Written by Penelope Rowlands / Photography by Mark Roskams
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CREATIVELY INCLINED Monumental in appearance, the colorful, clever sculptures of Miami artist Rafael Barrios create playful illusions of volume. Written by Jennifer Pfaff Smith / Photography by Sonya Revell
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SCULPTED SERENITY Classical Japanese design and a connection to nature drive the architecture of a Bay Harbor Islands residence. Written by Monique McIntosh / Photography by Robin Hill
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Casa Luis Barragán in Mexico City, shown right and below, inspired this issue’s Spotlight feature with its contemporary aesthetic and global influence.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME There is much to debate/discuss/enthuse about architecture and design. Yet, of this I am emphatic: Good design has to be firmly rooted to a place. There are buildings and aesthetics that we couldn’t imagine anywhere else but from where they sprout.
We lean into a host of cultural influences in this issue of Luxe, with design narratives as varied and interesting as the decorative details that are expressed at the hands of the makers. So, take a spin through our pages and ‘round-the-world reporting. Then, always, return home, for it’s the best way to measure how far you’ve come.
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Take the graphic elegance and saturated hues of contemporary Mexican architect Luis Barragán’s residence-turned-museum in Mexico City. Would this poetic home be as wondrous in Miami, in Los Angeles? I recently visited, and think not. Barragán’s spatial strategy and brilliant play of light and shadow elicit a sense of reverence and respect appropriate to its root. His masterful residence and studio were the inspiration for our Spotlight story inside.
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nternational furnishings and accessories have long been synonymous with elevated living—each piece’s highly crafted form and place of origin adding a dynamic layer. And whether it makes a grand statement as a room’s centerpiece or plays a supporting role as an accent, these global finds stand out as bold characters. Luxe explores three companies offering wares by both emerging and established artisans from around the world that were previously only available to the trade. Let the hunt begin!
Cool Factor: Before the existence of its three shops and online presence, Urban Zen was founded more than 20 years ago by Donna Karan as a philanthropic endeavor and center for change. During a trip to Bali, where she sourced and manufactured her original furnishing pieces (and continues to do so), she felt a true connection to the people and their craft. Traveling around the world since and working with artisans globally, Karan’s intention is to give back in a larger sense through health care initiatives, education and cultural preservation to the places she sources from. What you’ll find: Representing more than 45 artisans
in 20 different countries, Karan’s two shops in New York (Manhattan and Sag Harbor) and one in Los Angeles offer not only furnishings, accessories and clothing designed by the fashion guru herself and made by the artisans from countries across the world, but they also function as multidisciplinary spaces for seminars, meditation classes, events and other happenings that help to promote the philanthropic arm of Karan’s initiative. Up Next: A big proponent for helping the citizens of Haiti, Karan just collaborated with Kenneth Cole on an upcoming footwear project set to launch in July. In her words: “Urban Zen is about forming communities who want to help create change that is needed in the world.”
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ADORNO Cool Factor: The brainchild of Martin Clausen and Kristian Snorre Andersen, Adorno is an online platform that empowers independent designers from 16 cities worldwide by featuring their unique or limited-edition pieces that have been carefully selected by local curators. Revamping the traditional collectible design market often dominated by physical galleries, Adorno works as a digital gallery with a simple and transparent price structure that benefits both the buyer and the designer by connecting them directly. What you’ll find: Inspired by the agriculture and fishing co-operatives in their native Denmark, where individuals prosper working as a unit, the Adorno platform enables autonomous collaborations between curators and designers from urban communities such as São Paulo, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Beirut and Berlin. Up Next: Believing design should be experienced in real life, the company is in its final stages of implementing 3D technology and high-quality imagery to create the “second” best way customers can inspect and try pieces in their home. In their words: “We hope to contribute to a creative society that celebrates diversity between cultures by providing designers with better opportunities to realize their own dreams and visions as creators.”
The Cocktail light by Hanna Anonen (left) and Not only hollow Cabinet by Dirk vander Kooij are both available through Adorno.
The Invisible Collection offers limited-edition pieces, like the Nomad Stools by Charles Zana, shown flanking the wall, and Chair Conversation by Vincent Darre (right).
Cool Factor: For the first time, exclusive pieces made by a number of the most esteemed names in the business, like Pierre Yovanovitch, Thierry Lemaire and Caroline Sarkozy, are available for purchase, and in most cases, exclusively on Isabelle Dubern-Mallevays and Anna Zaoui’s site, The Invisible Collection. Prior to the launch of the website in 2016, these pieces remained hidden and inaccessible, and one would have to commission these designers for a project to snag one of their sought-after pieces. What you’ll find: Initiated as an outlet to share the pair’s passion for design with a broader clientele, their highly-curated model offers access to furnishings and objets of the utmost quality all made to order by highly skilled creators and architects from around the world such as Bismut & Bismut, Charles Zana and Atelier Vime. Up Next: The details are still hush-hush, but the chic duo, who are based between Paris, London and New York, will bring The Invisible Collection to life in the Big Apple with a new exhibit this November for a second stateside visit since their premiere at Art Basel Miami in 2018. In their words: “It is very exciting to meet with a designer and discover their work, understand their approach, and then select the best pieces for the site. We always look at the work with a curatorial eye.”
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Out of AFRICA SOUTHERN GUILD BRINGS DESIGN BEYOND THE BORDERS OF THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST CONTINENT.
Southern Guild recently showcased a Dokter and Misses collection, which included this limitededition Rat Trap cabinet made of hand-painted steel.
When Zizipho Poswa was growing up in the small South African town of Umtata, there were no art schools or creative role models. As a child, she made paper sculptures, doll clothes and drawings, but even after leaving her home to study art at university, becoming an internationally renowned artist seemed to be an unreachable dream. But then, after forming Imiso Ceramics with Andile Dyalvane, she met Trevyn and Julian McGowan of Southern Guild, and her horizons expanded beyond Africa. The McGowans started Southern Guild, Africa’s only gallery dedicated to limited-edition and collectible design and art, in 2008 to support design created in Trevyn’s home country. “We returned to South Africa after living in London for several years, and we noticed the extraordinary work being produced without representation,” says Trevyn. “We felt we could provide the opportunity for more people to see and understand African design.” Through Southern Guild’s Cape Town gallery and international exhibitions, they have introduced the work of modern African artists (such as Poswa and Dyalvane) to collectors around the globe, and the response has been enthusiastic. “I’m exhibiting at top international shows like Salon Art + Design in New York and Design Miami,” says Poswa, who now resides in Cape Town. “I’ve sold my pieces around the world.” According to Trevyn, collectors—including a large and growing client base in the United States—are reacting to both the caliber and the soul of the work. “Fine art and design in Africa is very forward-thinking, but largely made by hand,” she says. “The hallmark of design from this continent are pieces with a strong narrative. Many of them tell very personal stories about the maker and his or her journey and most pieces possess a sense of wit and humor, but they are usually functional as well.”
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Poswa’s work, which includes colorful vessels, is a case in point. “I reference my culture, growing up as young Xhosa girl in the rural Eastern Cape, and express my love for Africa as a continent,” she says. “I draw inspiration from our traditional masks, fabrics, textures, beadwork and clothing.” Some of her works translate the color and patterns of African textiles onto vases, bowls and plates. The art of sculptor Stanislaw Trzebinski, also represented by Southern Guild, is a personal commentary on the often-eroding relationship between people and nature. It’s a tale he knows well, as he currently lives in Cape Town but spent his childhood in the East African bush and on the ocean with his father, surfing and fishing. His bronze works (which range from figurative decorative arts to tables) often feature coral and other watery motifs, sometimes married to the human form. “I’m looking at the symbiotic relationship we humans have to the natural world that has been all but lost today, with the exceptions of a few indigenous cultures,” he says. “I want to entice the viewer to take a closer look at the work itself, but also at how we relate to the planet we call home.” Asking buyers to take a closer look at African design is precisely the goal of the McGowans, as well. “To look is to experience the warmth and the personality of Africa. There’s a sense of non-conformism and joy,” Trevyn says. And by looking, she says you might be creating the next Poswa or Trzebinski, explaining: “Our focus lies in emboldening industry heroes and shaping careers. We want to put future design leaders on a global platform and help them be all that they can.”
Clockwise from top: Trapeze Blue installation by Xavier Clarisse; a look at Southern Guild’s Cape Town gallery space; and UMTHWALO 3 by Zizipho Poswa.
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Tactile elements play a starring role in Frank Ponterio’s debut collection with Arteriors. The designer conjured ink-like etchings inspired by real-life tattoos on the Flint Containers (bottom) and used handwoven rope on the Johyo Chandelier and Vendee Mirror (left). “The materials are those that people want to interact with and touch,” he says. The Salotto Cabinet (below) is the crown jewel of the collection.
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As a first-generation Italian American, interior designer Frank Ponterio spent a month every summer with his family exploring the beaches and small towns of Southern Italy, often fitting in a trip to the major metropolises of Venice or Rome. It was on these visits when he observed the attention to detail and sense of pride the Italians took in fabricating everyday features like a chimney or a handmade door handle. “Everything is beautiful and well thought-out. It’s a true Italian’s approach—whether in an artwork or how pavers on the city streets are laid. There is pride in the craft,” says the designer. Some decades later, the essence of those qualities are on display in Ponterio’s debut collection with Arteriors: a 28-piece compendium of mirrors, lamps and accessories that honors his Italian heritage with a modern perspective. His white-oak Salotto Cabinet, the crown jewel of the collection, was inspired by a pair of bronze doors at the Villa Necchi in Milan. The cabinet beckons
with front panels wrapped in vellum and punched with decorative cut-outs offering a glimpse of what’s inside. “We gave so much attention to that piece,” says Ponterio. Still, the collection isn’t all romance and history. The designer drew on his grittier, more urban upbringing in Chicago for many of the pieces, including the Joey Tray, inspired by a childhood acquaintance, who was “a little rough around the edges,” says Ponterio. “I was playing with thickcut hide and how to join the corners. The idea of brass studs came to me, and I thought about adding another accent—brass knuckles—to it. I sent it to the Arteriors team and said, ‘You’re going to think I’m crazy, but here’s what I want to do.’ It’s an urban nod to Chicago.” Blending approachability with luxury is a hallmark of Ponterio’s work. It’s also one of the qualities that attracted Arteriors to collaborate with the designer. “Many pieces are rooted in Frank’s love of entertaining, and in his philosophy that the home should be a welcoming and inviting place,” says Mark Moussa, founder and creative director of Arteriors. “At the same time, he is unwavering in his appreciation for materials of the finest quality.” For a designer who finds comfort in a moody cocktail lounge and a breezy, beachside locale, it’s apparent his collection reflects both sentiments. “There are two sides of me—the really urban guy and the guy who loves the coasts. It goes back to Italy,” says Ponterio. “I like mixing things that are rugged with those that are a bit more refined.”
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ALEXA HAMPTON Interviewed by Carrier and Company
You’ve expressed, “It’s been a no-boundaries design process with Theodore Alexander.” What’s been your favorite exploration? I loved visiting Theodore Alexander’s foundry and seeing all of their metalwork capabilities. Sometimes simply picking hardware can be a drag, but this wasn’t. They can do anything! You mentioned taking ideas from art, antiques and travel. I am an eternal “Euro wannabe.” I so wish I were European, that I married one and made three little Euros! That said, rich design traditions are everywhere, and the Far East has always held a vast influence over beautiful interiors. A touch of chinoiserie, a chow leg, red lacquer, bamboo motifs: These are all firm members of the design canon. Any Alexa fave that you are going to use over and over in projects? I am excited to play with the metal console tables immediately. I am also really psyched to have a Napoleon III slipper chair at the ready. That’s the best part of having a collection: You can selfishly make what your heart most wants!
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Interviewed by Richard Mishaan First off, the Century Collection is stunning. How do you find a balance between creative, new designs, without straying too far from the roots of your brand? Thank you, Richard! We wanted our collection to be reflective of our assembled interiors, which express dualities—a mix of simple with ornate, sheen with hand and glamour with organic earthiness. For us, having standout pieces, along with simpler forms is very much on brand. How do you divide up your roles as husband and wife once you’re ‘at work’ and how do you successfully partner your visions? While we generally share an aligned point of view, we each have our own strengths, interests and inspirations. It is our differences that actually make us stronger—we challenge each other’s choices, but ultimately focus on the shared goals to temper ego with perspective. What do people overlook when designing that can be found in your collection? Versatility. We designed pieces that can move from room-to-room or coast-to-coast. Good design travels well!
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Interviewed by Alexa Hampton Tell me about the process for your new EJ Victor collection. Are you a cocktail napkin conceptualist? Where do the ideas start? Mine start in a bottle of tequila! For me it was daunting, but then I realized I was making it more complicated than it needed to be. I started in retail and commercial space design, so I’ve been designing custom fixtures and furnishings for my entire career. I went back to all my favorite pieces I had designed for brands like Balenciaga but changed the comfort and proportions for people to enjoy in their own homes. How do you describe your collection as a whole and what influenced you? It’s simple: It’s the idea of new luxury; luxury for a new generation. It’s inspired by the French 1920s with the use of interesting materials like suede and plaster. It’s meant to feel elevated but can also be used in a casual way. What pieces are you taking home with you? Oh, good question: a pair of Holland side chairs and a Foch Chandelier!
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Interviewed by Ryan Korban Do your Colombian roots play a role in your new collection with Theodore Alexander? The fact that Colombia has produced so many creatives means that there is something inspiring us all. Colombia has rich artisans and sophisticated crafts that are both in such demand at the moment. As they say, you can take little Ricky out of Colombia, but you can’t take Colombia out of little Ricky! What were your go-to materials? I love to see texture and grain in the woods we select. I find that there are so many beautiful patterns that if accentuated can add to the richness of the design. I am lucky that Theodore Alexander’s manufacturing allowed me to work with fine wood finishes, metals and hand-painted panels—the sky was the limit. Who do you see living with your new collection? The Theodore Alexander client is already a sophisticated one. I designed this collection to have versatility, to coexist with furniture the client may already own and to translate well everywhere around the globe. Younger clients may not have some of the more classical pieces, so it’s fun to mix them in with contemporary furniture.
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Whether transforming skylines or forging closer communities, buildings shape who we are brick by brick, notes architect and scholar Germane Barnes, whose historical research and speculative design explore what he calls “the social and political agency of architecture.” A professor at University of Miami School of Architecture, Barnes has put theory into practice with urban revitalization projects in Opa-locka and Delray Beach that honor their vibrant history. “It’s exciting to see cities grow before your eyes while not taking away from past traditions,” he says about the process. With this in mind, the architect shares his favorite buildings throughout South Florida. germanebarnes.com 1111 Lincoln Road
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This Herzog and de Meuron design completely altered the way we view parking garages. We usually see them as static objects and boring necessities. But they essentially rewrote that narrative when this structure opened back in 2010. With stunning concrete architecture and spectacular city views, these mixed-use spaces can be activated in a variety of ways: as a runway, a retail space or as a restaurant.
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What inspired Don de Fleurs? M: We were traveling through Europe, celebrating our anniversary, when I stumbled upon a hat shop that displayed beautiful flowers in a hatbox. I loved the idea of gifting flowers this way instead of in the traditional vase. So I pitched the idea to my husband, and Don de Fleurs was born. Why preserved roses? S: We can offer the best of both worlds: fresh flower arrangements and long-lasting blooms that look great for a year or more with little maintenance. Inspiration behind the Acrylic de Fleurs? S: In addition to our hatboxes, we wanted something that was both chic and functional to display our preserved roses. So we came up with the acrylic box design (left), where you can enjoy our roses while using the practical drawers below for personal items. What’s new this season? S: We just launched our Memoir Photo Box collection, where we incorporate our preserved rose arrangements with your favorite photographed memories. 082 / luxesource.com
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This iconic building is the last thing you’d ever expect to find in South Florida. But Opa-locka is home to the largest collection of Moorish Revival architecture in the Americas. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the city hall (built in 1926) is a beautiful example, with pink domes and minarets straight out of The Arabian Nights. Broward County Main Library Fort Lauderdale
Downtown Fort Lauderdale has some spectacular Brutalist structures, like this one designed by Robert F. Gatje [of Marcel Breuer Associates] and opened in 1984. I love how massive and anchored it feels. These types of buildings are unfortunately falling by the wayside recently because many dislike the sheer size of them. But I think Brutalist architecture is truly unique and should be cherished. WRITTEN BY NINA KORMAN AND MONIQUE MCINTOSH
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Everything’s coming up roses for Miami-based floral design firm Don de Fleurs, founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife duo Samuel Nwokolo and Manayra Gonzalez-Nwokolo. They instantly captured attention with their whimsical hatbox packaging and lush line of preserved roses. The couple recently chatted with Luxe about the blossoming brand. dondefleurs.com
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ON VIEW THREE EXHIBITIONS OFFER A VARIETY OF COLORFUL REASONS TO STAY INDOORS THIS SUMMER.
▲ “CAMPO ABIERTO”
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The Bass Museum in Miami Beach is currently a riot of color and texture thanks to “Campo Abierto,” a landmark solo exhibition by acclaimed American fiber artist Sheila Hicks, known for creating expressively sculptural and prismatic works from woven textiles. Through September 29, the museum’s upper galleries are dedicated to a selection of two- and three-dimensional projects made throughout her career. (The work depicted above is from “Migdalor,” a 2018 show held in Tel Aviv, Israel.) This includes her famed mountainous installation Escalade Beyond Chromatic Lands. First displayed at the Venice Biennale in 2017, the floor-to-ceiling textile topography will be recreated in the museum’s largest space. The show, however, functions less as a retrospective and more as “a thematic exhibition providing a new lens for Sheila’s work,” explains curator Leilani Lynch. thebass.org
▲ “IF SEATS COULD TALK” In the hands of some designers—Charles and Ray Eames, Philippe Starck—a seat can be so striking it attains the level of art. And in the hands of some creative types, works of art can be made out of seats, literally. In Miami, they’ve done that with 60 of the 3,500 chairs that once filled the Miami Marine Stadium. Facing Biscayne Bay on Virginia Key, the stadium was designed for powerboat racing and later used for concerts, political rallies, even religious services. A landmark of midcentury modern architecture, it opened in 1963 and closed in 1992. The focus of restoration efforts for the last decade, it is finally seeing progress thanks to groups like the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust and Restore Marine Stadium. The exhibition “If Seats Could Talk,” at the Art Deco Welcome Center through September 2, features a dozen chairs transformed with found objects by a dozen local artists, including Rebecca Butler (shown above), Vicki Pierre and Rush Bowles. restoremarinestadium.org
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▲ “COMING SOON: POSTERS FROM THE DWIGHT M. CLEVELAND COLLECTION.” Pity the poor movie poster. Largely ignored due to its promotional nature, it’s a true art form that must meet many mandates, the most important of which is luring audiences into a theater. Current posters are mass produced, but early examples veered into fine art, utilizing airbrushing, oil painting, and other techniques. Chicago real estate developer Dwight Cleveland began amassing movie posters 42 years ago. Traversing the globe to find them, he owned 45,000 examples from more than 50 countries at one point. Now culled to 3,000, the collection has been studied by scholars and incorporated in memorabilia shows by curators. On July 12, they’ll bask in the spotlight solo, when the Norton Museum of Art presents “Coming Soon: Posters from the Dwight M. Cleveland Collection.” Featuring 215 selections from nearly every film genre, the exhibition will examine the evolution of the art form and its role in creating and amplifying Tinseltown’s mythology. norton.org
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BLUEPRINT Sleek Bauhaus minimalism heads to Miami in Coconut Grove’s latest boutique condo project, Glasshaus. Due for completion later this year, the development offers a counterpoint to the area’s sky-high towers, emerging from a lush woodland with a fivestory jewel-box façade of glass-encased, cantilevered tiers. The streamlined design, created by international firm Varabyeu Partners, continues in the lobby with a materials palette of textured stone, wood, steel and panoramic glass. Envisioned as an intimate sanctuary, the 23 residences feature floor-to-ceiling windows, fine Italkraft cabinetry and natural stone countertops. Special care was taken with alfresco areas, where a Zen garden and rooftop pool deck soften the hard edges. glasshauscondo.com
If paradise had a resident architect, renowned visionary Addison Mizner would certainly qualify, celebrated for reinterpreting old-world romance in South Florida. His trademark Mediterranean-Revival designs of the lavish estates and playgrounds of industrial titans during the 1920s helped define the glamour of Palm Beach, which lives on today. This new tome gives detailed insight into the stunning villas, private clubs and lush streetscapes Mizner created. Respected architecture journalist Beth Dunlop illuminates Steven Brooke’s rich photography with a critical exploration of the architect’s inspirations and eclectic style. The author spoke about her research process and of Mizner’s impact on Florida’s utopian imagination. rizzoliusa.com Why another book on Mizner? Past projects were mainly biographies and weren’t able to examine the interiors in detail. We focused largely on the architecture and had access to some extraordinarily intact Mizner homes, like La Guerida, formerly the Kennedy estate. The book also pays homage to the people who kept the interior design in Mizner’s spirit.
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Designer Sandy Costello recently acquired 60-year-old West Palm Beach design favorite Mac Fabrics. Now renamed Mac Fabrics & Design Center (535 24th St.), the showroom boasts more holistic offerings, including a wallpaper gallery, a trim room and an in-house upholstery and drapery workshop for custom commissions. Known for artful prints and relaxed elegance, Italian linen brand Society Limonta launched its first stateside flagship store at Brickell City Centre in downtown Miami (701 S. Miami Ave.). Partnering with 4141 Design Group, Italian furniture company Zanotta premiered its first American monobrand outpost in Miami’s Design District (32 NE 39th St.). With vignettes rendered as the living space of an art collector, the works on display mix the brand’s classic archival pieces with new releases from their designer collaborations. 086 / luxesource.com
Most interesting find? We delved into his scrapbooks, and immediately I was struck by the fastidious level of detail and scholarship in Mizner’s work. He studied everything, from Roman archways to French Renaissance furniture. Favorite Mizner design? I’ve always loved Worth Avenue; how with a few buildings he created this sense of an ancient cityscape that evolved over time. I also love the small moments of beauty throughout his buildings, like the sweeping staircase entrance at the Gulf Stream Golf Club. What’s his lasting legacy in Florida? He really helped establish the idea that a building, and even a whole town, can have a cohesive historical narrative. This approach to design became profoundly important in Floridian architecture, primarily in places like Palm Beach, Coral Gables, Miami Springs and Opa-locka.
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⊳ GROVE + ANCHOR
Natural minimalism finds a home at this furniture studio in Fort Lauderdale. Following in his father’s footsteps, second-generation furniture designer and craftsman Robert Cortes launched the brand in 2016, focusing on custom commissions that include tables, cabinetry, shelving and angular lounge chairs. Now a go-to for local designers, Grove + Anchor is best known for streamlined silhouettes that “embrace and celebrate wood’s natural tones,” explains Cortes, who also incorporates industrial metal and sleek stonework. Though unapologetically modern, his handcrafted pieces, he says, “stay true to the fundamentals of woodworking.” groveandanchor.com
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AKINA ⊲ Designer Akina Johnson harnesses the natural alchemy of shibori for her handdyed textile line, founded in 2015. The traditional Japanese technique, showcasing seaworthy indigo and pastel pigments, easily suits the coastal vibes of her throw pillows, table linens, wall hangings and silk kimonos, available at Mecox Gardens Palm Beach and Decorators Unlimited. She also creates larger custom projects, from upholstery to drapery, at her Abacoa studio. “There is so much you can do with this style,” says Johnson. “And each print comes out truly unique.” studioakina.com 088 / luxesource.com
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Defined by sharp geometry and eternal summer hues, this Miami-based handmade cement tile company brings “traditional techniques with a modern twist,” according to founder Juan Carlos Ruiz. The designer honed his skills at Ann Sacks and trained with artisan tilemakers in Spain before opening his own firm in 2017. It now offers three collections, including the Casona line available exclusively at Ann Sacks. When devising designs, Ruiz notes, “We enjoy experimenting with formulas inspired by Miami’s natural beauty to create tiles that are fresh, calm and always positive.” architectile.com
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INSPIRATION ON DISPLAY Behind each unique and industry-leading StudioBecker project lies a passion for innovative technology, contemporary art and outside-thebox material usage. For the project shown here, the team designed a floating wine cellar display utilizing a threaded-wire suspension system that gently and securely cradles each bottle between chamfered walnut blocks. The wine display is enclosed in glass, serving as both a central art piece within the living space and properly cooled wine storage.
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WETSTYLE Frame Linea is inspired by traditional Japanese architectural elements, combining elegance with function. Handcrafted in Montreal, Canada, the collection includes wall-mount vanities, mirrored and linen cabinets—all offered in several finishes. wetstyle.com
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HARDWARE Rocky Mountain Hardware is thrilled to collaborate with Roger Thomas, EVP of design for Wynn Design & Development, for two new door and cabinetry collections: Zeppelin and Barre. All hand-cast bronze, available in 12 finishes. rockymountainhardware.com
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ROMAN REDUX Clockwise from top right: Crackle Collection in Mahogany by Kohler WasteLAB / annsacks.com. Aurelia in Rosso / bisazza.it. Salvaged Italian Tile / ilbucovita.com. Breccia Vino / artistictile.com. Delizie by Cristina Celestino / fornacebrioni.it. Gateway marble tiles in Green and Yellow / lithosmosaicoitalia.it. Swirls Charon and Hanley Tube-Line Tiles / balineum.co.uk.
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The production methods of custom lighting company Paul Ferrante are the opposite of cutting-edge, which, contrary to popular thinking, is a good thing. “The handmade, handcrafted and hand-finished products are what set Paul Ferrante apart. The company continues to use time-honored methods,” owner Tommy Raynor says. Spanning three generations and nearly 60 years, the family-owned and -operated business has decades of experience and expertise to draw from. Since business partner and founder Paul Ferrante’s passing 25 years ago, Raynor, along with over 60 employees, has taken the reins with a hands-on approach from manufacturing to product selection. Everything begins with the design, and the designs are born from a deep understanding and appreciation of what has come before. The knowledge of scale and proportion and the ability to get it right in the translation is Paul Ferrante’s signature. Additionally, the company distinguishes itself by its custom capabilities and being able to work with ideas and make them a reality.
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Paul Ferrante recently introduced an exclusive finish innovation, years in the making. This beautiful Faux Bronze lacquer finish is the result of a labor-intensive, multilayered process that provides a convincingly realistic bronze finish on our iron pieces at a fraction of the cost of working in bronze.
Unlike most other high-end lighting and furniture manufacturers, Paul Ferrante introduces new products almost monthly, and has over 1,000 handmade examples of custom lighting and furniture in the product line.
1. The interior of the Melrose Place showroom. 2. The flagship location on Melrose Place. 3. Raynor (right) at the factory in Los Angeles.
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The architectural duo at Humbert & Poyet brought new life to a hidden gem in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, dreaming up a sophisticated ambience for the brasserie, Beefbar (shown). Shuttered during World War II, the notable building was later rediscovered and awarded a historic monument status in 1985. Art Nouveau meets Art Deco in this fanciful French restaurant that is truly très chic!
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5. Euclid by Alison Rose in Verde Aurora, Cipollino, Breccia Capraia, and Nero Marbles / Price upon request / artistictile.com
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4. Baxter Chair in Forest Green / $568 / highfashionhome.com
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History was on Linehouse's side when the restaurateurs at Maximal Concepts tapped the studio to design their latest Hong Kong dining experience. Named after John Anthony, the first Chinese man to become a British citizen, this contemporary dim sum spot pays homage to the historical relationship between the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Touches of eastern and western design mingle in this colorful canteen.
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1. Lou Lou Wall with Chiado by Tilton Fenwick for Duralee Shade / $1,521 / urbanelectric.com 2. Izi Loop Tieback in 9400 / Price upon request / houles.com 3. Bleu Fonce / Price upon request / porterteleo.com
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High Point Market Style Spotters share the latest trends in home fashion Canvassing the world’s largest home fashion and design show, a remarkable group of design leaders uncovered key global trends and innovative products sure to define style in the home in the coming months. With diverse, exciting and unique curations, our Style Spotters provide the inside track on the shapes, colors and textures soon to capture the hearts of home enthusiasts around the world. High Point Market is open to the trade only. Join us for Fall Market, October 19-23, 2019. Registration will open mid-July; register online at highpointmarket.org
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“Dramatic and style-defining bases stole the show this High Point Market as showcased here with the perfectly proportioned, rounded shape of the Mr. Brown London Misty Dining table. But tables weren’t the only pieces featuring this trend, as shown here with the Aria Chair from the debut collection of Rawan Isaac.”
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NATURAL CONSIDERATIONS “The most prominent trend I saw at High Point Market was the interpretation of nature, not only in color (green), but also in product construction and application. Amidst all the efficiency that technology provides, now more than ever, there’s a deep need for humans to reconnect to nature.” Selamat, Poppy Armoire
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“Strong geometric forms reminiscent of the Postmodern movements of the ‘70s and ‘80s are back in a major way— and more glamorous than ever! Carrier and Company for Century Furniture, Bradley Furniture and Ryan Korban for EJ Victor all explored perfect squares, circles and racetrack forms to channel these Memphis-style vibes with mixed metals and wood tones. Sleek and sexy for sure!”
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Modern MOVEMENT INFLUENCED BY CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, FURNISHINGS CAPTURE THE LIMELIGHT IN A LUIS BARRAGÁN-INSPIRED MISE-EN-SCÈNE. WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH HUEBSCH PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILL AND SUSAN BRINSON
POSTURA PERFECTO Taking cues from Pierre Jeanneret’s Chandigarh chair, the Mexican-made Rhône Chair’s curved shape blends comfort and style. The double-caned seat and back add a traditional lean to its modernist and angular form, fitting with the Alfonso Marina aesthetic of casual elegance. alfonsomarina.com
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SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Argentinian industrial designer Cristiรกn Mohaded believes in the simplicity of geometry and materials to bring furnishings to life. His Ombrelle pedestal tables offer a dynamic and purposeful perspective on modern-day living. rochebobois.com
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RED HOT Partners Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman purchased an 18th-century home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and were so inspired by the vibrant culture and craftsmanship of the country that they decided to plant their business roots there as well. Influenced by a classical Chinese motif, Fisher carved the hand-cast architectural bronze base of the Cloud Box Tea Table in his highly expressive style. fisherweisman.com
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STEELY EYED Sleek, clean lines are taken to the next level in Rodrigo Ohtake’s Pouso Lounge Chair. The Brazilian designer’s supremely minimalist aesthetic drove him to create a chair that would touch the ground at the tiniest of points. Frankly, it’s cutting edge. espasso.com
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STROKES OF GENIUS Born and raised in Caracรกs, Venezuela, Reinaldo Sanguino produces oneof-a-kind, vibrantly painted ceramic works in his adopted home of New York City. His eye-catching, petite pieces blur the line between furniture and art. thefutureperfect.com Styling Credits: Fabric, courtesy Fabricut. Flooring, courtesy Duchateau. Wallpaper, courtesy York Wallcoverings.
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Vipp worked with the homeowners of this South African contemporary farmhouse to create a sleek, minimalist modular kitchen space that allows the dramatic savanna landscape to be part of the living experience.
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HIGH-END DESIGNS PUSH THE ENVELOPE WHEN IT COMES TO MODULAR KITCHEN STYLES. Modular kitchens aren’t a new concept. They were first introduced in Europe as an efficient, low-cost alternative for homes being built in a post-World War I era but have reemerged quite differently today. While these early spaces were mostly standardized or fitted, today, modular kitchens, which are made up of specific modules or components that work together, have evolved to be stylish, practical and a welcome option in a world of too many choices. Several contemporary kitchen companies offer modular plans that have a set style or aesthetic 138 / luxesource.com
but can also be customized to create a design that is very much original. Piero Lissoni, the art director for Boffi, agrees the future of the kitchen is modular, and that these spaces should include “simple elements, where areas of work and life come together.” For the latest Combine series, Lissoni dreamed up a selection of functional monoblocs in varying sizes that can be used with worktops and extractable tables to fabricate a kitchen that is still personalized for its user. Vipp, a Danish family-run kitchen company that recently opened its first U.S. outpost, understands that design is a very personal endeavor. The firm's hope is that once a modular kitchen is installed, it can act as furniture that can be packed up and brought from home to home or passed on through generations, an idea they coined as the ‘heirloom kitchen.’ While Vipp offers four sleek module units including two islands, a wall component and a taller storage piece, it sticks to one color when it comes to finishes: black. “We found that endless colors and configurations feel
unnecessarily overwhelming,” says Sofie Egelund, Vipp’s concept director whose great-grandfather founded the brand in 1939. The Vipp ethos of less is more allows for the kitchen to work harmoniously with the rest of the home’s high design. Modular offerings are also a hit with interior designers. Paris-based Sarah Lavoine says, “The kitchen is very technical and relying on a company whose expertise is focused on this area allows me to be more creative in other rooms.” With so many sophisticated materials and configurations, Lavoine is surprised by how custom these modular kitchens can be but without the time-consuming installation and planning that usually follows. New York designer Alberto Villalobos understands there is no need to sacrifice style or aesthetics with the number of luxury options out there. “I utilize every tool available to me and modular kitchens have proven they are the practical and polished choice in many circumstances,” he says.
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In this South African abode, a whitewashed backdrop sets off Vipp’s black powdercoated steel wall modules and kitchen island. A dramatic lighting installation by VIBIA hangs from the ceiling. vipp.com
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English LESSON TURKISH Delights Australian design duo Tim and Sylvia Hill know a thing or two about beach days, so they decided to create the ideal accessory for long, summer days at the sea with the Dreamtime towel. Inspired by the incredibly soft Turkish peshtemal, the towel’s high-quality cotton is sourced from Turkey's southern region of Buldan and will only get better with each wash. It’s lightweight, absorbent and transitions easily from the beach to home use. maydestore.com
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Handmade by master craftsmen in the idyllic English countryside town of Dorset, each William Holland bathtub uses pure, sustainably sourced copper and takes around 120 hours to complete. The Verdigris Bateau design gets its vibrant hue and patinaed character through natural environmental oxidation. It’s shown here with Modulate Wallpaper from the Anthology 05 Collection by The Style Library. williamholland.com
ITALIAN Influence Snaidero USA has been bringing made-in-Italy modern kitchens to America for years, and while styles come and go, the tenants of Italian craftsmanship and complete customization remain true. Elegante is the latest kitchen from Snaidero USA and is shown here in Rosewood, a favorite finish of the midcentury modern aesthetic that works seamlessly in a contemporary setting. Four other wooden cabinetry finishes are also available. snaiderousa.com
SOUTHERN ACCENT Fame Cohen travels the globe in search of the highest quality stone for her slab and tile business, Fame Luxury Stone, and when it comes to color and veining, South American quarries are producing some of the most interesting specimens. fameluxurystone.com 140 / LUXESOURCE.COM
AMAZONITE Tiffany-blue quartzite
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CRYSTAL AZUL CALCITE A translucent precious stone
HERMES QUARTZITE A new quartzite color on the market
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A custom Jee-O bathtub sits atop a cool gray Carrara marble floor that extends up the wall. The bespoke side tables are from Phillips & Wood.
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For Thomas Furse-Roberts and Graeme Martinow, the directors of architecture and interior design firm Boundary Space, their design ethos for this London master bathroom was be bold or go home. Drawing inspiration from fashion, history and pop culture, Furse-Roberts says, “We were influenced by the ’70s because it has this glamorous connotation but was also a very futuristic time period, so we wanted to channel Blondie and Pan Am here.” The homeowner is in the film industry and the designers were charged with creating a room that not only represents their client’s personality but also the surrounding Notting Hill area, which is known for a strong sense of color and creativity. Mission accomplished. boundaryspace.com
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Inspired by the graceful frolic of sunlight sparkling on gentle ocean waves, Alon’s crystal strands invite exploration of notions of balance, harmony, and playfulness.
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WITH WANDERLUST ON THE MIND, CREATIVES ARE FLOCKING TO FAR-REACHING DESTINATIONS IN SEARCH OF ART, ARTISANS AND ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS. WRITTEN BY MARY ORE PRODUCED BY JENNIFER CONDON
Much like in the 19th century, when the Arts and Crafts movement espoused a return to the handmade in response to rampant industrialization, today’s visionary talents are turning away from technology and celebrating a return to the authentic. Bringing a modernist zeal to stone, straw, clay and textiles, creatives around the globe are reviving traditional crafts from an entirely new point of view. A desire for connection—to the materials, the process and to the region’s history—is at the heart of this new wave, which favors individuality and the sustained focus on genuine inspiration. Architects, too, are taking cues from their country’s past to build anew or overhaul the old, all the while creating work that’s startling fresh. There’s plenty of luxury, too, in the richness of the resources, the attention to details and the elegance and originality of the vision. Read on as we tour an array of design destinations where authenticity and modernism meet.
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The walls of Galeriá OMR in Mexico City feature chalk drawings and textiles by Yann Gerstberger, which were part of his solo show “Ice News & Freeway Fetishes.”
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PORTUGAL Minimalist architectural silhouettes, exposed wood construction and high-end whiteon-white interiors give a bohemian-chic vibe to the Sublime Comporta. As the go-to boutique resort for this under-the-radar vacation destination, the Sublime Comporta recently reopened after a complete renovation that included redecorating the rooms in the traditions of the region, adding one of the largest “bio” pools in Europe and building nine poolside suites on stilts. With both a beachy and woodland Zen feel—stretches of unspoiled white sandy coastline lay to the west and forests of umbrella pines and cork trees to the east—its stunning locale is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. It’s also a glamorous and restful basecamp for excursions to nearby villages to discover the indigenous handicrafts for which the region is known. sublimecomporta.pt
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Portugal holds a special place in fabric atelier Pierre Frey’s heart—so much so that the brand developed a panoramic wallcovering called Lisboa (above) that echoes the traditional Portuguese azulejos found on the palaces of Lisbon and Porto. Here, Frey shares his favorite architectural spaces. pierrefrey.com
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Famous for its azulejo-tiled buildings and artisanal ceramics, Portugal is brimming with talented potters who are drawing on the country’s ceramicist heritage while mixing in their own perspectives. As part of their home decor collection, David Pimentel and Arren Williams of Casa Cubista craft bold and bright ceramics (left) from their studio on the Algarve Coast. Farther north in Alcabideche, Anna Westerlund, of Swedish-Portuguese descent, brings both her legacies to the pottery (right) she creates at her sun-washed atelier. casacubista.com, annawesterlund.com
Oriente Station by Santiago Calatrava: It was in Lisbon that I first discovered this architect and I love everything he creates. He has works in London and France and was the creative mind behind lower Manhattan’s Oculus. His buildings are filled with energy, while being very dynamic and powerful. Promontorio Headquarters: The impressive interior staircase in this architecture firm’s office is made of concrete, which normally feels heavy, but the curves are graceful and light and entice you to find out where it leads. Prado: As a culinary institution, of course the food is great, but the architecture is simple and precise. The high, white walls and ceiling are filled with long tendrils of hanging plants making it a refreshing atmosphere to dine.
PHOTOS: A-LIST AERIE, NELSON GARRIDO. AZURE THING, COURTESY PIERRE FREY. CLAY DAY, COURTESY CASA CUBISTA AND ANNA WESTERLUND.
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PHOTOS: ART CORE, COURTESY OMR, MEXICO CITY. PHOTOS BY ENRIQUE MACÍAS © 2019. CASA CALIENTE, COURTESY NIMA LOCAL HOUSE HOTEL. WORLDLY POSSESSIONS, COURTESY LUTECA AND EWE STUDIO.
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POSSESSIONS For exciting new design, look no further than Luteca or Ewe—both channel modern principles through artisanal techniques. Luteca offers original and classic designs, such as the Line chair (above), designed by Michael van Beuren, a Bauhaus-trained American who moved to the city in the 1930s. At the design collective Ewe, natural materials are transformed into sculptural collectibles. For the Copal coffee table (below), stonemasons eschewed machinery, opting instead to sculpt Tikal marble into six half spheres entirely by hand. luteca.com, ewe-studio.com
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One of the stars of the Mexican art scene is Galeriá OMR, in the Roma district (site of the Oscar-winning film), which is celebrated for discovering and cultivating some of the country’s most innovative talents, including Jose Dávila, Pia Camil, Gabriel Rico and Yann Gerstberger, a French artist who moved to the city seven years ago. Gluing hand-dyed mop thread and industrial fabric scraps onto vinyl, Gerstberger draws on myriad influences—Nigerian folk art, Surrealism, graffiti—to create vibrant works that pay homage to Mexico’s rich textile heritage. galeriaomr.com
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Lush tropical foliage and classical architectural elements mix to create an exotic sensibility in the courtyard of the Nima Local House Hotel, built in the late 19th century when the city was known as “little Paris.” One of a handful of house-hotels cropping up in the neighborhood, the Nima feels more like a grand home with a central living room warmed by a marble fireplace and four well-appointed guest rooms. Although each has its own look inspired by people once connected to the property, they all feature a contemporary sensibility and the latest amenities. nimalocalhousehotel.com
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Brazil’s lively design scene lured back Brunno Jahara, a native who had decamped to Italy to study and work in architecture. Founding his own studio in Rio de Janeiro upon his return, he’s become known for his playful decor made with materials that range from textiles to recycled plastic. Not one to shy away from color, he went with natural hues for a line of woven straw lamps—part of a collaboration with Brazilian fashion designer Carioca Ana Voss— that mixes down-to-earth chic with tropical flair. brunnojahara.com
Overlooking the Copacabana Beach, the Emiliano Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, designed by the local firm Studio Arthur Casas along with Florida-based Oppenheim Architecture, stands out along the line of seafront hotels. Each beachfront room has white folding panels with cut-oval patterns (right) that can be opened for full exposure to the views or closed for privacy while allowing breeze and light to filter through; similar to the light, the façade is ever shifting. Inside, sleek furnishings make this hotel a stellar example of modern glamor in a city long associated with great design. emiliano.com.br
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With her second collection for the high-end furniture brand Artefacto, architect Patricia Anastassiadis of Anastassiadis Arquitetos showcases her gifts for sumptuous minimalism in pieces like the Banco Vivika (bottom) and spaces such as the lobby bar of the new Palacio Tangara hotel in São Paulo (left). Here she shares insight into what makes her native Brazil so special. anastassiadis.com.br, artefacto.com How do you define the region’s design? Brazilian modernist design is celebrated worldwide, and it was created mostly by
immigrants and their descendants. What truly marks this region’s design is diversity—we live in a cultural melting pot where countless references coexist. What exemplifies that look? Amazing woodwork, marvelous ceramics (with pieces from Marajó Island, for instance) and unique materials (such as the golden grass found at Jalapão) that create beautiful accessories. Did growing up in Brazil influence your approach? My architecture practice is based in São Paulo, a city with a rich and interesting international scene, and my work is marked by this diversity. Also, I’ve always been interested in classical art and architecture, which gives us a deeper understanding of the world. When we understand traditional design, we’re able to create original work of our own. Tell us about the new collaboration with Artefacto. We are always looking to develop timeless pieces with a holistic appeal. And despite their strong visual appeal, they’re not necessarily related to trends. I believe a good design piece ruptures its timeline without losing its aesthetic or functional relevance.
PHOTOS: PATTERN PLAYA, ESTUDIO EUKA, COURTESY HOTEL EMILIANO. WICKER WORK, COURTESY BRUNNO JAHARA. BAR SITU, COURTESY ETKER COLLECTION. DESIGN DOYENNE PORTRAIT, COURTESY NASTASSIADIS ARQUITETOS. BENCH, COURTESY ARTEFACTO.
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Converted from a 19th-century convent and hospital, the lavish new Jaffa Hotel has opened in Tel Aviv. The high-end remodel, which has put this ancient port city on the design cognoscenti’s must-see list, preserved a historic chapel and wall of a 13th-century crusaders’ fortress while sinking a pool—where nuns once tended their orange groves—peacefully below street level. Deck furnishings by B&B Italia reflect how gracefully modern luxury can engage with history in one of the world’s oldest cities. thejaffahotel.com
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The Design Museum Holon, enveloped in sinuous steel bands in shades of red, is a fitting site for the celebration of Israeli decorative arts. Its iconic façade, the vision of architect Ron Arad, is singular, as is the museum’s mission: As the country’s sole design museum, it is devoted to educating visitors through events and exhibitions about international design and contemporary culture. But it’s the evolving permanent collection, which encompasses Israeli design from the 1930s to the present, that offers new perspectives on the country’s aesthetic legacy and puts into context the energy invigorating a new crop of Israeli designers today. dmh.org.il
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A short walk from the Jaffa hotel is Saga, a wellcurated decorative arts store. Here, a selection of home goods represents the work of some 100 Israeli design studios from established names to emerging talents, including masks by Studio Umasqu (above) and a colored concrete coffee table by Magenta Workshop (below). The store is also just a stone’s throw from the popular Jaffa Flea Market, a conglomeration of stalls where visitors can barter for nearly anything under the sun. However, for design lovers, Saga’s pouredconcrete showroom, inch-for-inch, offers a more disciplined shopping approach with a great thrill of discovery. sagatlv.com
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What distinguishes a genuine expert and artisan? Some say passion; while others point to years of apprenticeship and research, or a portfolio of proven expertise. Often, the most ardent and prolific creators possess a combination of it all. In Mark of the Maker, the idea of authenticity is explored through the work and words of the design industry’s foremost craftsmen and curators. On the following pages, these luminaries share the techniques, technology and tenets of approach that define their process, and how it all comes together for a matchless result.
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Window Coverings Right Now How they are influencing design: According to the Bandalux team, designers, architects and window treatment distributors incorporate its shading systems to enhance different elements of design, such as paint, color, furniture and lighting. The latest inventive solution: Bandalux’s B-Box Zip dual system offers more blackout with a modern look. It can achieve complete darkness even in the middle of the day, but with a sheer-looking fabric that creates a lighter aesthetic effect.
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Authenticity. This one word encompasses the legacy Bandalux leaves with every creation and client. A trade-only resource for designers, architects and dealers, this manufacturer of window coverings lives up to its mantra with handmade, hand-sewn and hand-assembled products. Each piece is designed in Europe and crafted in the United States. “We relentlessly review details to consistently raise the bar,” says Emiliano García, who runs the company alongside son Eduardo García. “We blend the most cutting-edge technology with handcraftsmanship in every stage of the process.” While the Bandalux creators put effort, energy and passion into each blind and shade, the company’s ongoing investment into R&D has enabled its unparalleled assurance of durability. “Technology like three-dimensional printing and intelligent inventory management allow us to deliver our products faster than ever, without a single compromise in quality,” Eduardo says. “It’s all about bringing long-term value to our customers through an easy and enjoyable process.”
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With Regard For The Future Committed to sustainability, Bandalux constantly assesses its ability to be more efficient. “We relentlessly seek innovative solutions that align with our vision and push the limits in how our products are made,” Emiliano says. “For instance, the fabric for our blinds and shades is made with recycled materials, formed of plastic bottles collected from the bottom of the ocean.”
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Suzanne Guasch believes furniture should be “smart.” Alongside her team at Casa Guasch by Suzanne, which includes her mother, Lina Perez-Abreu, she pursues a vision of multifunctional, sustainable, space-saving furnishings. “I’m focused on materials that deal best with Florida’s environment, as well as an idea of inventive use,” she says. “Our chair and wall beds exemplify my design approach, which is to employ technology and creativity in making furnishings that check every box, from feeling luxurious and suiting any aesthetic to serving an array of practical needs.” Inspired by her travels through countries like Portugal and Italy, Guasch enjoys incorporating organic shapes and textures into her pieces. She also uses materials like fast-drying upholstery filling and Sunbrella water-repellent textiles, ensuring durability for outdoor designs. So what’s up next on Guasch’s list? “We’re currently undergoing renovations at the showroom,” she shares. “It will allow us to expand our offerings into flooring and wall finishes.”
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Guasch is the specifying designer and distributor for Modulounge in Florida and the Caribbean. Originally created by industrial designers Dominic Larin and Alain Bourdages, this award-winning conceptual design took three years to develop. “It won Agence PID’s 2017 Grands Prix du Design in the Residential Furniture category, and it truly is perfect for home or hospitality needs,” Guasch says. Modulounge has been used in the creation of alfresco dining spaces, spa tents, car ports, gyms (complete with showers), pool coverings and more.
1. It’s not a Murphy bed, it’s a Guasch wall bed system. Its unparalleled construction includes high-pressure laminates, Italian-designed safety features and a collection of base options. 2. The modular system configures to any space, with a retractable Sunbrella canopy that is 100-percent water-repellent and includes several accessories. 3. The Kabbano collection’s modular and organic form is accompanied by Sunbrella textiles and fast-drying foam.
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A Chance To Get Creative These days, artificial turf is made for so much more than the golf course. Martìnez shares a few of EasyGrass’ most impressive installations. + D og parks are a niche specialty of ours. Using Envirofill to keep the grass odor-free, we created separate areas for small and large dogs at Margaret Pace Park, Ocean Reef Club and a park in Key Biscayne. or The Harbour condominiums in Miami, +F we created a lush wall of foliage to act as the background for the entrance sign. Matching, artfully arranged panels embellish an adjacent parking garage. t Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, +A we created NASA’s logo, in its full colors, as part of the lawn. + Most of the landmark hotels in Miami have used our in-house designers when remodeling their grounds. The list includes The St. Regis Bal Harbour, Soho Beach House, Sagamore, W Miami, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Fontainebleau, Eden Roc, Turnberry Resort & Spa and The Villa Casa Casuarina.
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At first glance, artificial turf seems straightforward. But for Manny Modroño, Raùl A. Martìnez and their team at EasyGrass, this segment of residential design is anything but simple. “While every project is based on manufactured materials, the end result always features degrees of handcrafting,” Modroño shares. “For example, a vertical wall installation might involve creating singular foliage patterns by blending the client’s preferred vegetation components by hand.” Although bound by certain technical, mechanical and physical specifications—which they perfect with careful attention to detail—EasyGrass’ designers are highly creative. By mixing and combining textures, colors and patterns, they are able to achieve whatever unique look the client desires. That vision is determined in interviews and discussions, and it evolves along with the project. “We work directly with the client throughout each step,” Martìnez says. “We are always in pursuit of total satisfaction and customization.”
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1. After completing the initial installation in 2010, EasyGrass recently returned to the former Versace Mansion to refresh the landscape. 2. This Vero Beach home takes green to a whole other level. It was completed just in time for the summer season. 3. EasyGrass’ in-house designers were paramount in perfecting this funky, inventive look.
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An Italian Design Trifecta Scavolini: This brand has spent more than 50 years pulling models, ideas and trends from authentic Italian homes, where style and performance become one. Known for its kitchens, Scavolini now also designs bathroom and living space layouts. Visser: The closet is the resting space for many of a person’s greatest luxuries— beautiful clothing, jewelry, legendary handbags. This idea guides Visser’s every design. Barausse: A Barausse door can be invisible, sliding, fireproof or sound-insulating, but it’s always aesthetically pleasing. The motto here? Technology meets beauty meets quality craftsmanship.
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The search for the ideal designer kitchen is over. At least in Miami, where Eurocucina has brought together three of the industry’s most revered brands. Located in Aventura, this Scavolini showroom also features Visser, a luxury closet manufacturer, and Barausse, maker of high-performance doors. It’s a one-stop shop with every resource needed to build the world’s most innovative and beautiful kitchen, and options for the bathroom and living spaces are on display as well. With 30 distinctive Scavolini kitchen lines and 10 different bathroom models, Eurocucina showcases top-quality material options, from lacquer and glass, to melamine, wood, veneer and laminates in an array of colors and finishes. And while the staff are no strangers to collaborating closely with local interior designers, architects and builders, they also offer their own services. From space planning to installation, Eurocucina’s on-site architects and designers can transform vision into reality, with layouts suited to every style.
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1. This kitchen, outfitted in Scavolini’s Carattere line, features matte, lacquered-wood countertops and glass doors. 2. Glossy lacquer, leather and glass doors form this stunning Scavolini Exclusiva kitchen. 3. Scavolini’s LiberaMente line pairs wood veneer, glass and a stained lacquer in this open, organic-feeling space. All photography by Daniel Adrian
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An Ironies pendant from Jerry Pair hovers over a Randolph & Hein table and Vicente Wolf chairs in the family room of an Aventura penthouse by interior designer Fanny Haim. A custom built-in of chiseled stone and cerused wood artfully displays part of the clients’ collection of pre-Columbian artifacts.
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ransforming an uninteresting space into something wonderful is a liberating moment for any designer. Repeating that experience four times with the same client has to be especially gratifying. Interior designer Fanny Haim would know. She had already altered a trio of homes for Alfredo and Andrea Frohlich when they tapped her talent for their newest abode: a penthouse on the 32nd floor of an Aventura condominium. On paper, the two-story dwelling, overlooking the ocean and the city’s waterways, seemed perfect. In person, though, the complicated floor plan proved less than ideal by impeding smooth circulation. Barely a few steps past the front door, guests were confronted with a developergrade kitchen and a drywall-heavy staircase. Columns were obstacles instead of embellishments, and a utility closet devoured even more real estate. “The residence had tremendous potential, but it was not easy to see,” Haim recalls. Her vision: Open up the space by integrating columns into architectural elements, relocating the kitchen and reconstructing the staircase. The Frohlichs were
captivated. “What seemed evident to me became magical to them,” the interior designer says. “We went for understated luxury with a high degree of glamour and sophistication.” Helmed by general contractors Santiago Tenorio and Alvaro J. Yanguas, the intensive remodel involved gutting most of the first floor. Ceilings were raised to encourage brightness and facilitate views. A brand-new kitchen and breakfast nook were coaxed from a former bedroom and bathroom, and a pair of columns disappeared into a structure devised to house a fireplace and storage. Perhaps the most challenging feat was fashioning the grand entrance the home deserved. With its striking chandelier, the new dining area and adjacent floating staircase of marble, glass, wood and bronze would now form the dazzling first impression from the front door. The bold architectural statement “sets the story of glamour,” Haim explains. However, modifying the structure of a condo is a painstaking process, as is crafting a new stairwell, Tenorio notes. His team fabricated solid bronze transition pieces for every step and brought in X-ray scanners to pinpoint exactly where to drill into the walls.
The family room’s Flexform sectional and lounge chairs partner with Henge R-tables and the Coffee Bean table by McCollin Bryan for Holly Hunt. Haim hung Faustino Aizkorbe works from Urban Art against raffia Élitis wallpaper from Jeffrey Michaels. A woven Surya rug covers the herringbone flooring from Stone & Equipment; Casamance sheers from Ed’it frame the windows.
In the living area, Liaigre armchairs, J. Robert Scott’s leather Tête á Tête and a Fendi Casa sofa topped with steel blue pillows gather around a coffee table from the owners’ collection. Haim sourced the chrome side table from Urban Art; the gold side table is by John Lyle Design.
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A custom rug rests atop the living area’s gray Perlato marble flooring from Stone & Equipment. Haim designed sheer ripple-fold draperies to complement the space’s raffia Donghia wallpaper.
Creating the home’s color palette was considerably easier. Haim, inspired by Andrea’s chic fashion sense, channeled her wardrobe and focused on varying tones of taupe with touches of blue and gray suggested by the surroundings. A smoky hue pervades the master bedroom, while steel blue accents appear on sheers and pillows in the living area. In the monochromatic gray dining space, the matte and glossy finishes of lacquered eucalyptus walls, Perlato marble floors and sleek leather chairs engage in what the interior designer calls a “silent dialogue.” The serene scheme draws attention to the views and to the couple’s art collection, which includes a vibrant Fernando Botero painting over the buffet and a variety of sculptures, large and small, by the artist. “Art integration in my projects is crucial,” says Haim, who trained to be an artist while in Colombia before turning to interior design in the U.S. “Collectors look to me to help finish and curate a space, and it’s a delight for me to tap into that layer.”
From the dining area, the staircase leads to the home’s second level, where Haim continued the textural discourse in the elegant master bedroom by cladding walls in linen upholstery, lacquer and silver hemp. Down the hall, the family room is an informal gathering space containing a cozy oversize sectional and a bookcase she created especially to display the owners’ collection of pre-Columbian artifacts. A television drops down from the ceiling to not disturb views beyond the vast connecting terrace. The open area, equipped with a motorized awning to provide shade over barbecue and dining zones, is a key entertaining spot, allowing the couple to host as many as 80 guests for gatherings. Warm, bright and modern, the Frohlichs’ fourth venture with Haim shows how much can be achieved with a little imagination and trust. “There’s a sense of passion in reaching the project’s happy ending,” Haim says. “This was more than a renovation; it was a transformation.”
Immediately visible to those entering the residence are the newly created floating staircase and the dining area, with its striking Jean de Merry chandelier and Fernando Botero artwork. Natasha Baradaran chairs surround the custom high-gloss Hellman-Chang table from David Sutherland. Haim designed the floating buffet.
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Siberia marble from Stone & Equipment on the walls and floor was the interior designer’s single material choice “to create a light and reflective space” in the windowless master bathroom. BainUltra’s Essencia oval tub rests below a Dornbracht spout. Robern’s Uplift medicine cabinet perches above the vanity made of white quartz, polished stainless steel and white glass.
“THE RESIDENCE HAD TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL, BUT IT WAS NOT EASY TO SEE. WHAT SEEMED EVIDENT TO ME BECAME MAGICAL TO THE CLIENTS.” –FANNY HAIM
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The master bedroom is enveloped by a Weitzner wallpaper, a high-gloss lacquer wall and, behind Rubelli Casa’s Dogaressa bed from Donghia, a Schumacher linen. The sconce and pendant are by Collura. Sahco Roman shades and a Tai Ping rug complete the look.
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Designer Joe Nahem commissioned a perforated ceramic screen by Scott Daniel to help define a foyer in this Sunset Key vacation home. A Hays Blinckmann oil on canvas hangs above a Plexi-Craft acrylic console table holding a lamp from Mostly Modern. The designer clad some walls in pecky cypress, painted others Benjamin Moore’s Wedgewood Gray and affixed Secto Design sconces.
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t’s just a seven-minute ferry ride from Key West to Sunset Key, a speck of an island with limitless views across the azure-tinted Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. But this 27-acre residential enclave feels a world apart: There are no cars or businesses, leaving bicycles as the primary mode of transport, and only 50 or so homes. “Once you’re there, it seems as if there’s nothing else in the world,” says designer Joe Nahem, who worked on one of the island’s original homes for a Manhattan couple. Built in the late 1990s, the house is in the conch style—a traditional look for Key West, with characteristic wood siding, a tin roof and generous porches. Nahem, who has completed five other projects for the owners, set out to modernize the design, injecting elegance and practicality while respecting the area’s Caribbean vibe. “We agreed to sync it with the conch style and Key West architecture but not translate it literally for interior furnishings,” he explains. A primary feature Nahem intended to update was a longstanding problem: the home’s seemingly invisible front entry, which was disguised among two sets of white
French-style doors that lined a porch. In their place, he installed a clearly defined front door—glass framed in dark wood, with sidelights—next to a matching paned fixed panel. The result is “more of an entrance look,” describes residential designer Guillermo Orozco, who collaborated on the project with general contractor Raf Dornford. In 2007, Orozco had renovated the house, a task that included creating an 8-foot-wide back porch. This time his team returned to expand that porch as an outdoor living and dining area, and to enlarge a wraparound porch on one side of the home. “It became more of a private space,” the residential designer says. Because the front door swung directly into the vaulted, double-height living area, Nahem devised a foyer. He commissioned a perforated ceramic screen that separates the entryway from the larger living space and allows light to filter through, gently welcoming the outside in. The designer also replaced a living area wall with a pivoting panel that neatly stacks to one side, exposing the panoramic ocean vista and changing the atmosphere dramatically. “It opened up the whole living area to the outdoors and created a seamless transition between the inside and the outside,” he says.
Adding coziness to the high-ceilinged living area, Nahem designed swivel barrel chairs in Clarence House outdoor velvet around Wildspirit’s Stoll90 table. Zubek Interiors fabricated draperies using Pollack’s Line Dance textile in Nickel. A Tibetano rug grounds the space, and Lou Blass Designs’ Angular Momentum chandelier hangs above.
In a final flourish, Nahem placed planks of pecky cypress on some of the walls. “It’s a beautiful wood,” he says. “It has a lot of depth to it.” Formerly dark and seldom used, the revamped space “has been transformed,” the wife says. “Now everyone wants to spend time there. You can sit inside and feel like you’re outside.” Amid the renovated backdrop, Nahem amped up the home’s palette with bright hues to complement the vibrant tropical setting. “The clients really like color,” he says. Importantly, they also prefer an abode that requires minimal maintenance—not surprising for a vacation home. “Everything is indoor-outdoor, including the fabrics and the surfaces,” the wife says. Sunny tones appear on fun but eminently practical pieces such as the living area’s turquoise swivel armchairs and the seafoam-tiled master bathroom. An acrylic console table makes a statement in front of the entry screen, and a futuristic-looking white
Corian table with a laminate wood inset anchors the dining area. “It’s Windex-able—no scratching or stains,” the designer says. Throughout the residence, Nahem incorporated art that is reflective of island life. He commissioned a pair of neonbright paintings of tropical fish and flowers to hang side by side in the master bedroom. And on a wall in the living area, he displayed a set of the couple’s beloved works created by Key West and Haitian artists. The pieces also reference the property’s own luxuriant grounds, where landscape designer Patrick Tierney added cheery focal points like Queen Emma crinum lilies, hibiscus and blood lilies. “My gardens are all about color,” he says. “I made the garden pop.” These adventurous clients heartily approve, inside and out. “We love the beauty of our house and garden,” the wife says. It’s exactly how anyone should feel on tranquil Sunset Key.
Residential designer Guillermo Orozco added 6 feet to the back porch. “The new porch is 14-feet wide to provide ample space for outdoor living and dining areas,” he says. “The structure follows the style of the house with two gable end roofs.” Lounge chairs from Brown Jordan’s Still collection beckon in the pool area.
Nahem designed the living area’s sectional sofa, which sits between Holtkoetter lamps from YLighting. Ward Bennett’s Sled chairs for Brickel Associates face Evan Lewis’ Talea tables for The Bright Group. Another Hays Blinckmann artwork is displayed on the ceramic screen.
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Left: Aside from sourcing the backless Crate & Barrel barstool, the designer left the kitchen untouched, including the flooring that flows throughout the home. Opposite: Nahem worked with Associated Fabrication to design a Corian and wood laminate dining table, which he paired with McGuire walnut chairs. B. Lucy Stevens’ The Day My Car Broke Down, from Lucky Street Gallery, hangs above the John Eric Byers bar cabinet from Bespoke Global.
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Opposite: Off the living area, the team replaced two pairs of French doors with a set of folding Luxbaum doors that open to the back porch. “This creates a seamless transition from the inside out,” Orozco says. Nahem surrounded the clients’ dining table with side and armchairs from Dedon’s AIIR line and paired lounge chairs from Brown Jordan’s Still collection with the owners’ sofa and ottomans. Below: Before the home’s renovation, “there was not a clear sense of entry,” Orozco says. “All the doors were double French doors.” To create a distinct front entrance, the team installed a Luxbaum door and, to its left, a fixed window of the same proportions. Urban Archaeology’s Bulkhead sconce offers light above the existing ipe Brazilian hardwood flooring.
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CREATIVELY INCLINED MIAMI SCULPTOR RAFAEL BARRIOS PRODUCES PLAYFUL WORKS THAT TRICK THE EYE. WRITTEN BY JENNIFER PFAFF SMITH / PHOTOGRAPHY BY SONYA REVELL
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listening in the sun, a towering sculpture of four rectangular forms reaches toward the sky. Its gravitydefying presence is daunting and mysterious, but then a side view reveals the clever secret: The structure is narrow, just 2‑3 inches wide, and slightly concave to appear more three-dimensional than it actually is. “What you see is with your mind and not with your eyes,” artist Rafael Barrios says of his work. “Your eyes are just extraordinary lenses.” For nearly five decades Barrios has been making sculptures, mobiles and furnishings meant to spark humorous moments of discovery. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and raised in Venezuela, Canada and the United States, he studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design University, subsequently pursuing his career in New York and then moving to Miami in the 1990s. His foray into unconventional sculptural furniture began in 1975 when he crafted a slanted table that caught the eye of collectors and critics internationally. He went on to devise distorted chairs and become known for works like the Rock Table, a tall, leaning piece featuring a trio of suspended rocks seemingly countering the tilt. “I wanted my work to move you even though you knew what these objects were,” Barrios says. “They were deforming or transforming the way you look at them. I found them fun and playful, therefore didactical.” In 1982, the artist initiated his acclaimed series of monumental thin sculptures. His idea: “I could work with concaves to find the right angles so it’s almost flat, but your mind will dictate it is a volume,” he explains. “It worked wonderfully. It even tricked me.” Barrios begins a sculpture by sketching a concept on paper, rotating it to observe it from every position. He then fashions a model in foam board or cardboard before fabricating the piece. His creations—some indoor, some outdoor—are rendered in wood, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, polycarbonate, glass, and resin. During the process, Barrios shines a light around each piece to mimic the sun’s trajectory, observing how shadows respond to the angles and generate dimension. To intensify the effect, he combines epoxy paints so his works have a pearlescent sheen and shift color in different lighting—violet blue, opal magenta, red and green golds. At age 71, Barrios has also designed rugs, is exploring prisms and is working on more utilitarian objects, such as trays, each with its own surprise. “I want to reach that extraordinary sensation of discovery,” he says. “It’s what keeps me alive— inventing, creating and producing for life.”
In his work, artist Rafael Barrios plays with angles as a way to surprise and delight viewers. “Humor has always been an important part of my life,” he says. “Even my serious pieces make you smile because they trick you into seeing what is not there.”
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ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN / JAYA KADER, KZ ARCHITECTURE HOME BUILDER / CARLOS ORTIZ, PRODESA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / DEENA BELL-LLEWELLYN, BELL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC.
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SCULPTED SERENITY INSPIRED BY JAPANESE GARDENS, A BAY HARBOR ISLANDS ABODE STRIKES A MEDITATIVE BALANCE WITH NATURE. WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN HILL
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To create a residence that embraces indoor-outdoor living, architect Jaya Kader utilized several sliding glass walls, such as in this great room inspired by Japanese garden pavilions. The main seating area mixes a Knoll sofa from Luminaire, an Addison House bench and chairs, a kilim from a Moroccan market and artwork by Craig Alan.
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rom the meticulous clip of a bonsai tree to the perfect placement of rocks in a river, traditional Japanese gardens are defined by carefully crafted moments of nature. Architect Jaya Kader was commissioned with capturing this same sensibility for a couple’s new home in Bay Harbor Islands. As active travelers and architecture aficionados, the clients have an avid interest in classical Japanese design and its seamless connection between built and natural environments. Situated along Biscayne Bay, the selected lot is limited in size at 75 feet wide—a challenge Kader saw as an opportunity to produce an inventive layout for the structure. “The clients were mostly interested in creating something special and not necessarily building it to the max,” says the architect, who worked with general contractor Carlos Ortiz. “So making these kinds of magical moments became possible.” Just as Japanese stroll gardens feature paths that reveal a series of new perspectives, the home’s footprint similarly weaves between a sequence of indoor and outdoor spaces. The property begins with bridges that traverse soothing reflective pools throughout. In the front-entrance courtyard, Kader added to the sense of calm with a massive living wall conceived as a kind of outdoor art installation. Using a mix of fern and philodendron varieties, landscape architect Deena Bell-Llewellyn kept the design “very simple, with monochromatic texture,” she says. “We did not want to create too much color or chaos, so it is very soothing to the eye.”
“Natural light is one of the most important materials of my palette,� Kader says of her approach to designing homes. The voluminous stairwell’s glass balustrades intensify sunlight, while trumpet-shaped pendants by Omer Arbel enhance the effect among walls of Cortina Dolomite limestone from Coverings Etc.
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In the dining area, the homeowners’ collection of high-impact artwork takes center stage, supported by contemporary monochromatic pieces like the Roche Bobois console. Addison House pendants hover above a dining table and chairs by the brand.
Near the Borano stained mahogany front door, the sun room is softened by a kilim from Morocco beneath a Roche Bobois sofa, tables and lamp. The flooring’s honed shell reef stone from Stone & Equipment flows to the metal staircase, which has walnut treads. Artwork by Andres Ferrandis hangs nearby.
Inside the house, the space contracts around the entry vestibule. “The air-conditioned area narrows in the center to make room for these beautiful outside spaces,” Kader says about the entry courtyard and backyard terrace. The transition indoors and outdoors remains fluid, with ceiling accents of rich ash wood and flooring of shell reef stone adding “a lot of warmth and a grounded feeling,” the architect says. “I like to use natural materials because they tend to age, so you feel the home lives and time has lapsed.” The interior design reveals a similar spirit, reflecting “the more organic feel of the architecture,” Kader notes. She worked closely with the homeowners to place their furnishings, which favor minimalist, low-profile silhouettes, echoing the elegant simplicity of traditional Japanese designs. Many materials also remain subdued—such as the dark wood of the dining table and kitchen cabinetry—as measured doses of pattern and saturated color pay tribute to the home’s subtropical environs. A striped sectional and woven rugs in earthy shades like orange and gold accentuate the entrance, while jolts of vermilion and citrus enliven the great room’s built-in bookcase and accessories.
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A guest bedroom offers a serene retreat with a subdued palette thanks to the Addison House nightstands and bed, dressed in crisp Pratesi linens. The soft blue Roche Bobois rug and lamps refer to the reflecting pools around the property and the waterway at its edge.
The homeowners’ extensive art collection was also “intricately woven into the puzzle of the project,” Kader says. Thus, she strategically cut openings into dividing walls to reveal and frame selected works. To fill the double-height vestibule, Kader collaborated with artist Andres Ferrandis on a massive layered collage that plays against the architecture’s geometric contours, especially the dramatic cantilevered staircase. Sunlight entering floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors that Kader employed throughout enhances the home’s fine details and underscores a relationship with its surroundings. “When you’re circulating around the house, you’re always aware of the outdoors,” she says. This proves particularly true in the dining and great rooms, where glass dividers pivot to control the flow of air and light. The latter space, which reinterprets a traditional Japanese pavilion, features an extended roofline and sliding walls that open completely to the adjacent pool
area, designed as a complementary reflecting element. “There is a theme of water running through the house from front to back,” Kader says. Outside, the overall landscaping offers a modern take on Zen rock gardens. “We created a lot of dry, decorative, river rock stone gardens with a few accent plants,” Bell-Llewellyn says, “so we ended up with a minimalist appearance in shades of green from juniper and bamboo.” Though evoking a specific Japanese style, the foliage also remains responsive to Miami’s coastal environs. “Heavy wind and salt spray off the bay blow directly onto the site,” the landscape architect notes. “Everything we selected had to be salt-tolerant and sturdy.” This deference to nature reinforces the home’s essential role as “a series of open spaces that speak highly about indoor-outdoor living,” Kader says. “From the street all the way to the dock, we’ve carved out space from the inside to give back to the outdoors.”
Kader retains the home’s streamlined millwork and materials in the master bathroom with floating cabinetry by JD Benchmade and modern Grohe faucets. The dual vanity sinks and bathtub are by Duravit.
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The abode’s layout yields as much space as possible to the outdoors, like the generous entrance imagined as “a series of gardens you go through as you’re walking toward the home,” Kader explains. A minimalist hardscape path crosses over a reflective pool, then leads to a jolt of greenery from the inner courtyard’s living wall by landscape architect Deena Bell-Llewellyn.
Kader continues her modern exploration of Japanese gardens in the pool area, where honed shell reef stone from Stone & Equipment meets wood flooring from JD Benchmade. Tiered beds echo minimalist rock gardens, with decorative gravel and ornamental plants trimmed to resemble bonsai trees.
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