Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 29-4 i Florida Design – Digital Edition

Artistic energy thrives in Miami at the onset of December as artists, collectors and gallery owners, the chic and the artistically enlightened descend upon the international fair, Art Basel Miami Beach at the nexus of North and South America. Now in its 17th year, this extravaganza enjoys a popularity that extends beyond the mere buying and selling of art with events across Miami. Distinguished as the premier art show of the Americas, Art Basel Miami Beach — which runs concurrently with Design Miami/ — hits the heart of the “Magic City” as a celebratory force compelling the international elite of art, fashion and business to stage elaborate parties and a myriad of events from tours through private collections to impromptu street performances. And then there are the crossover events featuring…

More than 100 artists are the focus of the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show as the finest glass, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, furniture and more are on exhibit at the Palm Beach County Convention Center from February 14-16, 2020. In a world where art enlivens space, artisans and craftsmen draw inspiration from the beauty and mystery of nature to create visually stimulating objets d’art. Dynamically poised as conceptual forms for sculptural visions — some functional, some purely decorative — these fine pieces strike a balance between art and craftsmanship. palmbeachfinecraft.com…

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE repeat business to show satisfaction, so when interior designer Alene Workman was called upon by a high-profile celebrity client, with whom she had worked on three prior projects, she knew their working relationship stood on solid ground. “This family (husband, wife and two kids) are often on the move, traveling from location to location, so it was very important from the start that their personal estate become a true home that completely fits their private lifestyle,” the designer says. The 10,000-square-foot dwelling, with its guesthouse and separate, commercial-size gym, was initially a spec home on five acres constructed by builder Rick Bell in the upscale residential community of Southwest Ranches. Workman and her interior design team, including Lisa Scott and Christian Alexander, came onboard to customize its…

Friedman Benda has made a fan of Sandra Velasco-Diaz, the Miami-based principal of EOLO Architecture + Interiors who was first introduced to the New York gallery through Design Miami/. This year she was “mesmerized” by Najla El Zein’s dominating, enigmatic Fragmented Pillars, fashioned from plaster sand. Born in Beirut, the artist studied product design and interior architecture in Paris, and her work is now part of the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Dallas Museum of Art. Fragmented Pillars is a perfect distillation of her interest in space and sensuality. Design Miami/has long benefited from its fortunate setting, adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center, which hosts Art Basel Mami Beach. But the furniture fair’s 15th edition showed that its success is about far…

On a clear day amid the tropical breezes, one can almost hear the soft whispers of the silent, mysterious sculptures that stand tall within the dense, jungle-like vegetation of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. Designed by world-renowned botanist Sir Peter Smithers, the Gardens hide nine monumental sculptures, eight in brick and one in granite. Intended as surprises, embrace the discovery of Norton’s monoliths … listen closely and imagine the secrets of art as one with nature. ansg.org…

From an endless selection of style and an explosion of color, choose strikingly bold hues, clean lines and unique fabrics to add verve to a contemporary scheme or complement a traditional palette. Bernhardt’s premiere Designer in Residence program was the talk of the town at this season’s High Point Furniture Market. Beyond imagination, interior designer Nick Olsen, the first featured designer, brought his vision to life with the bold use of color and his cutting-edge take on Bernhardt’s design legacy. Setting the bar high for next season’s A-list interior designer, Olsen pairs Schumacher’s wildly vivd motifs with Bernhardt’s elegant pieces to create scenarios that are nothing less than captivating and fearless. Simply stated, it’s just the answer when looking for that extra panache to spice up any space. Reflecting a…

IF ONCE WAS GOOD, then twice is great … as was the case when homeowner Julie Bossidy commissioned interior designer Tori Legge to style her new seasonal home in the Floridian National Golf Club of Palm City. With their tried-and-true relationship having developed following the successful design of her client’s home in Connecticut, Legge was eager to take on this project. “We worked really well together. The owner was heavily involved with all the decisions,” the designer says. Drenched with stunning landscaping, views of the St. Lucie River and a wealth of dynamic furnishings, this 6,000-square-foot house is white through and through. With such a clean palette, Mother Nature becomes the backdrop. The traditional Floridian is delineated with a metal roof and large square columns commissioned to grant a stately…

This fall’s High Point Market had some serious spark, not only with what’s trending now, but also what’s on the horizon for 2020. Bernhardt Interiors takes the idea of “beauty in art” to the pursuit of furniture making with its “Flora Credenza.” Inspired by that artistic passion, an oversized ginkgo leaf pattern in an antique silver finish graces the hand-carved case clad in German silver. This creatively eclectic collection features fine craftsmanship, unique materials, distinctly modern styling, and an effortless sophistication. See more signature looks and emerging trends as we offer a glimpse of High Point Market standouts in Florida Design Naples Edition, coming in March 2020, or visit floridadesign.com.…

Miami plays host anually to more than 20 international art fairs, 1,200 galleries and thousands of artists as curators, connoisseurs and enthusiasts mix, mingle and feast one’s eyes on an incredible array of contemporary art during Miami Art Week. While Art Basel Miami Beach and Design Miami/take the lead, satellite fairs including Red Dot, Spectrum, Pulse Miami Beach, Context, Scope and Art Miami hold their own with vibrant and engaging exhibitions. Champagne flows and elbows rub at gala openings, museum exhibits and after parties, where music, art and fashion pair with fabulous food and tropical breezes to set the stage as Miami once again becomes the epicenter of the international art world for one amazing week.…

Unique treasures, rare and unusual art, antiques and jewelry from around the word speak for themselves as top-tier exhibitors present their finest pieces at The Palm Beach Show hosted at the County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., from Feb. 13-18, 2020. Punctuated by a vivacious enthusiasm, this red-letter rendezvous celebrates with an all-new look as many of the world’s most distinguished dealers gather over Presidents’ Day Weekend. palmbeachshow.com…

Thirty-seven years ago, when Richard Perrone first visited pristine Useppa Island, he never dreamed he would one day build a saltwater compound on the lush tropical isle for his family. Accessible only by boat, ferry and by air, Useppa is situated about three miles south of Boca Grande within the Gasparilla Sound in Charlotte Harbor. Inspired by the Florida Cracker-style stilt fishing camps that were common in the 1800s, this 3,500-square-foot retreat they built in 2019 evokes a calm sense of place when the Sarasota resident with his wife, Michelle, and their clan arrive at Fish Camp. Building on an island that bans cars (there are no roads, only bikes and golf carts allowed) necessitated building materials be barged in and Perrone had to convince workmen to come to the…

“The homeowners like traditional rooflines and an industrial flair,” architect Phil Kean says. “They chose an Alabama limestone with a split-face finish called Vetter Stone for the facade.” SET AMID A tree-lined street in one of Winter Park’s most scenic neighborhoods, this magnificent home emits a distinct contemporary vibe spiked with industrial flair. Conveniently within easy walking distance of the area’s posh Park Avenue District — a destination renowned for its exclusive shops, restaurants and vibrant cultural scene — this new dwelling features three levels including a fully finished basement, all accessible by elevator. “I have worked with the owners for almost 20 years and have worked on multiple projects, both residential and commercial,” interior designer Grant Gribble says. “They moved from a 1920s Mediterranean-style home filled with antiques and…

SET WITHIN A serene equestrian enclave in Ocala, a new home for Bob and Sue Martin does more than simply reflect the bucolic views of the rolling hills, it serves as the perfect backdrop for the entertaining this Michigan couple enjoys while they are in town. This is the second Florida residence interior designers Nancy Short and Saidia Kane have completed for the couple. The span of nearly a decade between the two projects ushered in a refreshed stylistic direction for the couple on this 11,107-square-foot home. “The first house was quite traditional,” Kane says. “This one, though not extremely modern, is more contemporary by far, which was great fun for us.” The Martins asked the design duo and lead architect Tim Miller to provide them with a home that…