Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 26-1 i Florida Design – Digital Edition

Client success stories have been commonplace in our company for more than 25 years. For me, this is the most gratifying part of our business. For example, as a result of their ad in Florida Design, Foglia Custom Homes sold a $2 million home on Florida’s Hutchinson Island. And another advertiser, artist and sculptor Alexander Krivosheiw, has been awarded a most prestigious and monumental project with the International Olympic Committee. Recently, interior designer Louis Shuster acquired a design job from a Brazilian couple on an estimated $5 million estate after the homeowner’s wife saw one of the designer’s homes featured in Florida Design. We hope you enjoy this issue as we invite readers to take a look at some of the most spectacular design and architecture.…

MAISON&OBJET greets the Americas in Miami Beach, Fla., from May 10-13, 2016. Positioned as a gateway, the “Magic City” benefits from a strategic location in the region and a dynamic global reach in the fields of fashion, art and design for the home. In preparation for its second annual event, the show’s festivities begin with the announcement of the M&O Americas Designer of the Year: New York-based architect and designer Rafael de Cárdenas. The major players in design and decor will bring together a selection of 300 brands that represent an upscale spirit. MAISON&OBJET’s refined concept fuses together the sublime energies of Paris with the eclectic verve that is the Americas. www.maison-objet.com Styled in brass, The “Esmeralda” chandelier from Visionnaire features half-truncated horns and “Adventures in the Sea” shades. 786/577-4370…

From classic to contemporary, color and contour tap into the language of design as expressive forms and materials shape the styles at High Point each April and then again in October. Notice the importance of detail as stunning gold tones, vibrant bold hues and an emphasis on simplicity with decorative details exude elegance. With the latest trends in furniture, lighting, accessories and textiles, High Point has its finger on the pulse of global design as manufacturers gather to reveal a wealth of ideas, inspiration and impressions. For more information, call 800/874-6492. With two front feet slightly higher than the rear, Natuzzi Italia’s “Viaggio” armchair combines a wooden frame with subtle and linear metal arms. 855/363-3171 Shaped with a feminine touch, the curved lines and uniquely detailed upholstery make the “Bolero”…

Glamorous home interiors greet the new year with Koket’s sensuous curves, lavish fabrics, opulent accents and the gleaming luxury of gold. Empowering statement pieces fill Koket’s long list of trendsetters in its Guilty Pleasures collection. And topping the list this season is the stunning “Gia” chandelier of polished brass calla lilies, the “Intuition” dining table that evokes the mysterious and devine feminine instinct, and the iconic “Chandra” barstool with its exquisite satin upholstery and polished gold frame. For additional information, call 703/369-3324.…

WHEN JANE AND MIKE MINAROVIC CAME ACROSS THE WORK of Minnesota architect Charles Stinson in a magazine, they had a feeling about it. The fact that the Texas couple originally hailed from Minnesota was pure coincidence. They wanted a home that was family friendly and honored their needs and interests, while still being warm and timeless. Very active and connected to the community, the Minarovic family hosts many social gatherings and charity events so it was pretty clear to Stinson and interior designer Kim Streeter how to tackle this project. The homeowners were very welcoming and the team spent a lot of time getting to know each other and the site before breaking ground on what was to become a harmonious success. Located next to a peaceful lake in The…

IT’S HARD TO PLEASE SOMEONE WHOSE previous home won the NAHB “Best in American Living Award,” but when Jeffrey and Adrienne Krieger found themselves in need of a change from their beloved home in Pinecrest, Fla., they set their sights on the beach. The couple, now empty nesters, wanted something fresh, airy and modern. When they found their dream location in the Continuum on South Beach, they decided to stretch out a bit, settling on the purchase of two adjacent units to be transformed into one large open space that flows around its magnificent views. White sofas from Cisco Brothers pair with slipcovered lounge chairs to form a social grouping in the living area. An antique Indonesian screen from Michael Dawkins Home breaks up the window space, while bleached-wood accents…

Interior designer Ivette Arango cannot remember a time when she was not interested in interior design. “I have always felt a connection to spaces that were thoughtfully and creatively done,” she says. After leaving Cuba as a young girl, her family settled in Miami, Fla., where she later started Ivette Arango Interior Design, a company that creates luxury, high-end interiors throughout the United States and some internationally. “There was a time when the industry suffered due to an economic downturn that rendered the Miami Design District ‘a paradise lost’,” she says. “But today, we have again become an epicenter of art and innovation in design — I find it thrilling to be a part of the current evolution.” 305/576-6243; www.ivettearango.com IVETTE ARANGO IMAGEMAKER: One Designer Of Luxury Interiors Pairs A…

Whether near or far, it’s easier for designers and architects to shape and style a residence when they can see a home on a daily basis, getting to know its owners and surroundings, and interpreting its needs with a native familiarity. South Florida interior designer Alene Workman packed her bags and headed north to Minnesota to create a contemporary plan for an 8,700-square-foot home on a 14,000-acre lake in a charming historic community. The designer teamed with Peterssen/Keller Architects and builder Steven Streeter to oversee the project from initial knockdown to the finished home. Working closely with the owners, the resulting style is clearly contemporary coupled with organic warmth. In turn, celebrated architect Charles Stinson traveled from Minnesota to The Woodlands, Texas, to design a family friendly, lakeside home. Starting…

catching the eye of the modern-day traveler, Louis Vuitton reinvents itself with its extensive line of “Objets Nomades” — a collection of foldable furniture and travel accessories that pays homage to the House’s storied past while adding a defiantly contemporary spirit. Continuing the tradition of offering inspiring and surprising designs to clients all over the world, Louis Vuitton has collaborated with some of the most creative designers working today including Patricia Urquiola, Raw Edges, the Campana Brothers and the famed Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. Set center stage at Louis Vuitton’s exhibition space on the third floor of its fashion house in the Miami Design District, Wanders’ turquoise version of his new “Lounge Chair” honored Miami’s architectural heritage. For information, call 305/573-1366 or visit www.us.louisvuitton.com.…

All eyes will be on the 55th edition of the Salone del Mobile. Milano as designers and connoisseurs alike gather at the Milan Fairgrounds, Rho, from April 12-17, 2016. This premier design event serves as prelude to what’s best and what’s next in contemporary design as more than 1,300 exhibitors capture the imagination with a diverse selection of displays from well over 160 countries. Florida Design offers a sneak peek at a smattering of some of the freshest designs from this year’s show. For more information about the show, visit www.salonemilano.it.…

IDP ITALIA’S lifestyle brand, Brianform, presents a unique collection of exquisite furnishings crafted exclusively in Italy and designed with careful attention to detail and finishes. Since 1984, the company has been creating the perfect balance between traditional and modern, luxury and durability, and style and comfort, with worldwide distribution in established and emerging markets. Brianform’s secret to success is in its innovative and elegant designs tailored to complement a client’s personality and lifestyle. For more information, please call 201/962-9162 or visit www.brianform.it.…

O ne of the hottest design talents in the industry has arrived in America. The celebrated Brazilian furnishings brand, Artefacto, introduces the preeminent wonder boy of Brazilian design, Jader Almeida, to the U.S. market with a 3,000-square-foot “shop in shop” — a space within Artefacto Home in Aventura dedicated to featuring iconic pieces from the design star’s trademark collection. Almeida utilizes a neutral color palette with raw and natural tones, as well as unique materials that stress the synchronization between a timeless design concept and excellence of fabrication. His work includes curvaceous seating inspired by the ’60s, minimalistic lighting fixtures in splendid metallic finishes, and unusual stools of cork and marble. This is the first time the pieces will be showcased as one cohesive collection within the United States, and…