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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”
on view photos: campo abierto, noam preisman; coming soon, courtesy dwight m. cleveland collection; if seats could talk, courtesy anzhelika productions.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 142 / LUXESOURCE.COM
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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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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.
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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.
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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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esigner Meg Braff is all about the South Florida lifestyle. She has a passion for color, a thing for palm trees and a weakness for rattan and bamboo. So she was the obvious choice for a Manhattan family relocating to Vero Beach and looking to give their new home a sunny, cheerful vibe. “They wanted it to really feel like they were living in Florida,” Braff says. “I love the look of Florida. I find the architecture interesting and the landscape is so lush and green.” Situated on a barrier island, with its backyard facing an inlet off the Indian River, the clients’ house proved an ideal setting for Braff’s tropical touch. The two-story Bermuda Colonial-style structure boasts pecky cypress-beamed ceilings, elegant millwork and floor-to-ceiling windows. But before the designer could work her colorful magic, she had to team up with general contractor Darwyn A. Jones to eliminate dark-wood accents and reorganize spaces on
the first floor, which included creating a dining room from an existing guest room. To enhance the home’s indooroutdoor connection, the team enclosed the loggia with a screen system and, in the new dining space, installed French doors that open to the garden. “There’s a small fountain outside with frogs and lily pads—it’s very tranquil,” Jones says. Now the owners can see out to the water, Braff explains. “We expanded the view, opened the space and created a little more interest,” she says. The changes resulted in an airy backdrop for a profusion of color and pattern. Inspired by the property’s surroundings, Braff employed a palette of vibrant tones: sky blue, leafy green and garden hues like lemon, coral and pistachio. None of the rooms is the same, yet the designer was careful to ensure the kaleidoscopic combination is never chaotic. “There’s a pretty consistent color saturation,” she explains. “A thread of color takes you from room to room.”
Billy Baldwin Studio sofas in a Hill Brown textile and Century Furniture ottomans clad in a Bob Collins & Sons fabric surround a Mastercraft coffee table in a Vero Beach living area by designer Meg Braff. Behind the clients’ repainted armchairs are Christopher Spitzmiller lamps and a Niermann Weeks console. The rug is custom.
Braff hung a vintage plaster pendant over Selamat’s Taylor dining table and Lucia chairs in the breakfast area. Benjamin Moore’s White Dove covers the walls, and the brand’s Decorator’s White coats the ceiling.
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A vintage chandelier hovers above Hickory Chair’s Ingold dining table and Century Furniture’s Crossback chairs, upholstered in Quadrille’s Zeze Leopard print. A Chelsea House tole palm tree is set against Nobilis wallpaper. Draperies are Clarence House’s Las Palmas fabric. The credenza and mirror are vintage, and the lamps are by Bungalow 5.
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The scheme begins subtly in spaces like the family room. Refreshing blue and green appear on the sofas and armchairs, yet Braff kept the walls cream and windows drapery-free to focus attention on the water view. The same idea continues in the dining room, where white furnishings pair with a warm wood-toned wallcovering and iron palm trees stand sentry near blue palm-print draperies. “It’s a double palm-tree moment,” the designer muses. When contemplating patterns she’d use throughout the house, Braff looked to exuberant prints of fronds and florals that evoke a midcentury Palm Beach vibe. “The fabrics and colors take me right back to my mother,” the wife says. “Meg ignites classic styles from the 1950s and beyond and freshens them up.” The designer deliberately emphasized pattern in spaces that lack a water view and required more interest or charm—such as the green and turquoise banana leaf-clad stairwell. The dynamic
wallpaper print flows to the upstairs landing, which Braff turned into a media-game room for the daughter. “There’s energy going on there,” the wife says. “It makes you feel happy to be here.” Amid the pattern play, Braff incorporated woven accents through seating, lighting and rugs as a unifying component. “I like elements that give a room more of an organic quality and make everything come together, like jute, wicker, rattan or bamboo,” she says. “It’s chic and can take the edge off all the formality.” Just as the home’s lively interior design embraces the clients’ newly adopted environs, the project’s combination of tropical prints, sunny hues and natural textures reflects Braff’s penchant for the area. “This house represents a lot of my favorite colors,” she says. “My color sensibility really works in Florida. I find it very uplifting to be here.”
Manuel Canovas’ Malfa wallpaper animates the stairwell leading to the media-game room. Fabricut’s Monteroy linen in Glacier is on the draperies and the Lee Industries sectional and armchairs. A Made Goods pedestal table sits near the custom linen-wrapped coffee table. Shades are by Horizons Window Fashions. The pendant is by Currey & Co.
A Carvers’ Guild mirror is perched above a Noir console table and vintage lamps in the media-game room. Braff repainted a vintage table and paired it with Bungalow 5 Loop chairs topped with Brunschwig & Fils’ Les Touches textile.
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Opposite: RH pieces, including seating upholstered in a Perennials textile, rest on a custom Magdalena York Collection rug in the screened porch. The pillows are made of a Peter Fasano fabric from John Rosselli & Associates. Below: A Bob Collins & Sons textile appears on the draperies and pillows in the master bedroom, painted Benjamin Moore’s Lime Ricky. Quadrille fabrics dress the Bunny Williams Home bed and Sherrill Furniture armchair. The nightstand is by Hickory Chair, and the curule stools are vintage.
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“THERE’S A PRETTY CONSISTENT COLOR SATURATION. A THREAD OF COLOR TAKES YOU FROM ROOM TO ROOM.” –MEG BRAFF
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A console from Mecox adds a woven texture to a Palm Beach living area by designer Mally Skok. Oly Studio’s Ray and Torin tables, next to Mr. Brown London chairs, join a Kravet sofa and Arteriors’ Otelia table atop a Fibreworks rug. Lee Jofa’s Stitchwork fabric covers Julian Chichester’s Avellino bench.
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any designers would be overwhelmed at the thought of outfitting a home in just a few short months. But when designer Mally Skok was tasked with creating a tranquil Palm Beach vacation property with a modern, global vibe, she was able to quickly begin implementing her concept. “I’m continually looking, exploring and watching what other designers and artists are doing,” she says. “When it comes time to do a project, I usually have an immediate idea in my mind of furniture placement and the end vision.” Owning a primary residence in Boston, the clients wanted an uncomplicated retreat where their friends, adult children and grandchildren could gather. The single-level abode by Dailey Janssen Architects in the north end of Palm Beach had been the first property they toured when house hunting. They found themselves instantly attracted to its bright spaces and open floor plan, which conjured a carefree air of being on perpetual holiday. “What I love about the house is the sort of casual-living, Malibu vibe,” the wife says. “You walk in the front door, and the first thing you see is the outside and the pool. It instantly feels relaxing.” The Turkish stone flooring contributes to the mood, as do the soaring beamed ceilings and simple white and gray kitchen.
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Serena & Lily’s Balboa counter stools are tucked under the kitchen island’s Calacatta marble countertop. Vaughan’s Fenton lanterns hang above, and Wolf appliances outfit the space.
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While the layout of the newly constructed dwelling appealed to the owners, the interior paint colors and light fixtures did not. Skok updated both and then set about curating a diverse selection of artwork, fabrics and rugs, incorporating not just her own creations but also those of her industry friends, to produce a layered, lived-in look. “There’s so much talent out there, and I love back-andforth collaboration and integrating other designers’ work into my projects,” she says. “Personally, I think it’s boring to only use your own fabrics.” Born and raised in South Africa, Skok lived in London for several years and brings an international sensibility to her projects through her use of eclectic fabrics and daring combination of bold patterns and rich textures. Elements
of a Skok design are easy to identify, as in this residence: In the foyer is a settee she upholstered in a graphic Zuluinspired material. Opposite is a dramatic braided raffia mirror, and on a nearby wall are painted ceramic plates by an emerging South African artist she discovered. Just past the foyer are the living and dining areas, where Skok kept the furnishings neutral to employ her trademark mix. Pillows in graphic red and blue prints top the creamcolored sofa. Striking abstract art enlivens the dining area. And a trio of South African basket lids decorate a hallway leading to the master bedroom, where a tufted yellow bed and tropical window treatments add a youthful note. Down the hall, an explosion of unexpected patterns of Skok’s own design infuses the wife’s office with whimsy.
In the dining area, a Made Goods table is surrounded by Serena & Lily chairs. Skok covered the pillow on the bench in her Ikat Crazy fabric in the Multi colorway. The large artwork is by Alfred Ortega, and the smaller piece is by Patricia Fraser.
Christopher Farr Cloth linen window treatments energize the master bedroom. Ferrick Mason pillows join others in Christopher Farr Cloth fabric on the Serena & Lily bed, upholstered in Romo material. A Seemakrish textile covers the Dunes and Duchess bench, and a Lulu DK pillow brightens the Lee Industries armchair.
Throughout the home, the designer emphasized an informal Palm Beach vibe by sourcing accessories from Antique Row shops and other local vintage stores. A framed Japanese print discovered nearby hangs in the guest bedroom, and perched on the living area’s fireplace mantel is a growing flock of porcelain parrots—cheeky findings Skok calls her “wink to Palm Beach.” Yet the essence of the locale is best captured in the home’s outdoor gathering spots. The U-shaped structure wraps around the pool, yielding a private backyard as well as an extra-deep loggia. That space—a key attraction for the couple, as the wife loves spending time outside—allowed Skok to form an exterior dining spot and a living area, outfitted with a large sectional. Continuing the strategy from inside, she kept the furnishings white and introduced color through pillows clad in wildly printed fabrics. Despite the home’s lived-in feel, Skok completed the job swiftly and effortlessly by heeding her own design advice: “ ‘Enjoy yourself’ is what I tell clients. There is a lot of serendipity in each project, and sometimes you just have to follow that instead of the rules. Decorate, and then get on with your life.”
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Below, right: A mosaic pattern made of New Ravenna tile adds interest to the serene master bathroom, where a vintage Lucite table from Iconic Snob rests near the freestanding tub. Below, left: The wife’s office shows off Skok’s Brimfield wallpaper in Delft Blue from Monica James; her Emmie fabric in the Multi colorway appears on the valance and antique armchair. Bungalow 5’s Tansu console table, holding vintage lamps acquired in London, and Claudette desk counter Serena & Lily’s Sunwashed Riviera chair on a Fibreworks rug.
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Peter Dunham Textiles’ Jaali linen wraps a Serena & Lily headboard in a guest room, which features Bungalow 5’s Twig lamp and Benjamin nightstand. Draperies made of a Bramalta material brush against Serena & Lily’s Pismo rattan side table. Pottery Barn linens and a Ferrick Mason pillow are on the bed.
“I’M CONTINUALLY LOOKING, EXPLORING AND WATCHING WHAT OTHER DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS ARE DOING.” –MALLY SKOK
Opposite: Janus et Cie chairs bookend the pool, which is finished with Pebble Technology’s Tropical Breeze. Visual Comfort & Co. sconces are affixed to the columns in the loggia. Below: Roomy enough for a large gathering, the loggia welcomes guests with a Janus et Cie sectional, armchairs, side tables and ottomans. The tables in the center are by Made Goods, and the collection of pillows includes a Schumacher textile. South African baskets decorate the wall.
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Unnatural Beauty NATURE MEETS THE UNCANNY IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE CREATIONS OF A DELRAY BEACH FIBER SCULPTOR. WRITTEN BY COLLEEN MCTIERNAN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY GESI SCHILLING
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The Delray Beach studio of fiber artist Amy Gross is filled with materials she uses to meticulously fashion her nature-inspired creations: yarn, beads, feathers and other colorful finds.
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t first glance, Amy Gross’ work looks like a tangle of moss, leaves and other forest finds. But a closer inspection reveals acrylic yarn masquerading as moss, printed fabric posing as leaves and beads pretending to be spores. Fashioning this uncanny resemblance is exactly Gross’ aim. “It’s a discovery you can make only once,” says the Delray Beach artist. “I like that initial, ‘Oh, that isn’t real’ kind of surprise.” Gross’ foray into fiber art came after 23 years of working in surface design. As the industry shifted from hand-painted to digital techniques, she began to miss crafting with her hands, so she started designing jewelry inspired by the lush South Florida outdoors—a change of scenery from her native New York. “Things do grow in New York, but eventually everything takes a break,” she explains. “In Florida, it never stops.” Her necklaces featured images of trinkets sourced during walks around her home, like dragonfly wings and croton leaves, printed onto fabric. Jewelry-making, however, also proved too constraining for Gross’ creative spirit, which led her to embrace fiber art. Consisting of freestanding sculptures as well as wall installations, Gross’ portfolio reflects her fascination with scientific occurrences like symbiosis, metamorphosis and parasitic relationships. “My work is the outer world sieved through my inner life,” she says. “I like to slow down time by creating objects frozen in the middle of a transformation.” A concept sketched by hand or made with Photoshop is the initial step in her creative process. Then she employs her jewelry-making method: scanning images of nature findings onto her computer, manipulating the results and printing them on fabric she sews onto Styrofoam. The truly painstaking work begins as Gross morphs these everyday items into naturalistic forms. To create a beehive, for instance, the artist spends days carefully cutting paper into small strips. She scores and delicately folds them, then glues the ends together until she’s produced enough hexagons to mimic a honeycomb. Last come the bees, each made of materials such as beads, wire and paper. This year, the nonprofit organization South Arts named Gross the recipient of its Florida fellowship and the second-prize finalist among nine artists chosen to represent their respective southern states. She will exhibit her work in September in Arizona and recently showed at Culture Lab in West Palm Beach, where she routinely added to her installation so it appeared to evolve, giving the artificial creation a sense of life. “There’s a partnership of what you can find in the real world and what you can imagine—and how you can have them meet,” Gross says.
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POINT of VIEW OVERLOOKING THE INTRACOASTAL, A PALM BEACH RESIDENCE LETS LUSH SCENERY INFORM ITS ISLAND COLONIAL DESIGN. WRITTEN BY SHAWN GAUTHIER PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICKOLAS SARGENT
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hen architect Thomas M. Kirchhoff designs a home, he likes to establish a sense of drama early on by driving attention to a stunning sight. Whether oriented toward a window and the verdant landscape beyond or centered on a sparkling chandelier at the end of a corridor, a deliberate view invites a visitor into a dwelling to pause and be captivated. Some call it feng shui; Kirchhoff calls it smart. “Creating that immediate view grounds the space and sets the tone for a welcoming atmosphere,” he says. An entrancing panorama of the Intracoastal Waterway arrests the gaze of those entering Kirchhoff’s recent project, an Island Colonial-style residence in an exclusive Palm Beach enclave. Designed for Philadelphia areabased clients relocating from a nearby condominium, the seasonal home boasts 135 feet of lake frontage to the west, offering the roughly half-acre lot a wide water view
accentuated by crisp blue skies and majestic sunsets. “This property is magnificent,” Kirchhoff says. “Experiencing its full beauty from inside, throughout the entire space, became the priority.” The clients shared the architect’s vision and introduced a personal perspective to the concept. During a trip to Capri, Italy, the couple was left awestruck by the entry foyer and staircase at their hotel, the J.K. Place Capri—a four-star luxury stay known for its exquisite Mediterraneaninfluenced design. With a black and white tile floor and a large table artfully styled with objets and treasures, the foyer welcomes guests like an old friend, greeting them with a pristine view of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The couple asked Kirchoff to emulate this experience in their home. The architect partnered with general contractor Dave Chesser, designers Judith K. Kling and Wendy Wolcott and landscape designer Fernando Wong, and the team went about marrying the clients’ vision with their second request:
In the foyer of a Palm Beach home by architect Thomas M. Kirchhoff, Vaughan’s Lincoln Globe lantern illuminates the flooring of Bianco Dolomite tile and Midnight Belgium Bluestone. Near the staircase by JM Custom Woodworking, J.K. Kling Associates designed the bench in material by Claremont Furnishing Fabrics Company. Christopher Spitzmiller lamps accent the Niermann Weeks credenza and mirror.
Kirchhoff devised a coffered ceiling for the living room, which supports a Charles Edwards chandelier above a Stark rug. French doors by Zeluck, painted Benjamin Moore’s Super White, allow the view of the Intracoastal Waterway to take center stage.
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A Ferrell Mittman sofa and armchairs, all holding pillows made of Fortuny fabric, gather around Formations coffee tables in the living room. Beneath the Niermann Weeks mirror, the fireplace combines the hearth’s Midnight Belgium Bluestone tiles with the surround’s Rosal CD limestone, both from Marble Crafters in Trainer, Pennsylvania.
an airy, family-friendly space equally beautiful, comfortable and functional. They wanted specific areas for entertaining and for relaxing—nothing overly pretentious. Hearing this, Kirchhoff pitched the Island Colonial style. “A Mediterranean house was too heavy; Georgian overly formal,” he says. “Island Colonial allowed us to incorporate their casual lifestyle alongside a sophisticated design, all while capturing that light, airy feel.” To create dual, functional spaces, the architect designed a structure composed of two parts. The primary two-story massing to the east features the entry flanked by two symmetrical wings and contains the living room, dining room and library downstairs, with the bedrooms upstairs. To the south, an adjoining single-story structure running east to west hosts the kitchen, family room, butler’s pantry and exercise room. This arrangement allowed Kirchhoff to separate the formal and informal spaces, prioritizing the direct water view for the former while orienting the latter in proximity to the pool. “The layout allows everyone to have their own space while still being together,” Kling says. “Placing the library on one end and the family room on the opposite makes it easy to find a private moment.” Inside, the team channeled J.K. Place Capri from the get-go: The foyer’s oversize black and white polished marble tiles punctuate the space’s grandeur, only to be outdone by the breathtaking vista through the living room’s French doors. A refined color palette of soft,
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creamy neutrals envelops the home in serenity, allowing the clients’ notable art collection to shine. Throughout, a combination of nubby, tweedy fabrics and abundant grass cloth—both in wallpaper and rugs—warms the area with natural textures gritty enough for daily use and traffic. Wood planks and intricate molding adorn many of the ceilings as well. “We consider the ceiling design of each room carefully,” Kirchhoff says. “Traditionally inspired ceilings are defined by the scale and function of each room.” A western exposure and water view does present a challenge: the glare of the setting sun. In response, the architect designed integrated solar shades in the loggias, while Wong peppered the landscape with carefully selected Canary Island date palms, Medjool date palms, Cuban Laurel trees and Green Island ficus hedges.
Circling the property, palms of varying heights enhance privacy while shrouding the home in an oasis-like escape. “In our office, we often say the architecture is the picture and the landscape is the frame,” Wong says. “Here, we designed a civilized jungle, both relaxed and elegant, to mirror the home’s spectacular aesthetic.” In the front of the residence, on the east end, an intimate courtyard features a sitting area surrounded in greenery. Neighboring the driveway instead of the water, it may seem a perplexing use of space at first glance. However, Kirchhoff never designs without intention. “The courtyard shields the sight of the driveway and provides the exercise room and butler’s pantry with a lush vista bringing light and beauty into those spaces,” he says. In Kirchhoff’s Palm Beach masterpiece, every room comes with a view.
Kirchhoff & Associates Architects created height in the kitchen by designing a vaulted tongue-andgroove ceiling with exposed rafters. Bolier barstools, upholstered in a Christopher Farr Cloth textile, complement the island by Leeds Custom Design, which also constructed the cabinetry, painted Benjamin Moore’s White Dove. Vaughan pendants hang above.
A Charles Edwards pendant casts a glow in the butler’s pantry, where knobs by Top Knobs and RH pulls accent cabinetry by Leeds Custom Design. Patterson Flynn Martin rugs top the flooring’s honed limestone from Marble Crafters. The sink is by Rohl.
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The loggia is crowned by a limed cypress ceiling and grounded by white Dominican coral flooring from Palm Beach Cast Stone. Associated Interior Designer Service covered the pillows and cushions on the Bielecky Brothers furnishings in Quadrille fabrics. Genie House wall sconces and a Charles Edwards pendant provide lighting.
“THE ISLAND COLONIAL STYLE ALLOWED US TO INCORPORATE THE CLIENTS’ CASUAL LIFESTYLE ALONGSIDE A SOPHISTICATED HOME DESIGN.” –THOMAS M. KIRCHHOFF
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Above: A Regina Andrew pendant makes a statement in the master bathroom, which is wrapped in a Phillip Jeffries wallcovering. Waterworks sconces punctuate a mirror above a countertop made of polished Calacatta statuary marble from Marble Crafters. Opposite: Associated Interior Designer Service constructed a guest room’s draperies using a Blithfield fabric that also appears on the headboard and skirt of the Oly bed, which is dressed in Matouk linens. A Stephen Gerould lamp, resting on one of the Century nightstands, pops against the Phillip Jeffries grass-cloth wallpaper.
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