Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 34-2 i Florida Design – Digital Edition

One of my favorite aspects of putting together the Seaglass Awards section in this issue was discovering new design talent or reacquainting myself with pros we’ve featured before. For the uninitiated, the Seaglass Awards is our annual showcase recognizing designers and architects across the state in a variety of categories—all chosen by judges from outside of Florida. As we edited and finessed the portfolio starting on page 162, I couldn’t help smiling as I made my way through the winning entries. I was happy to see Moniomi Design take the top prize for use of color with a pink dream of a girl’s room, and happier still when it won again for contemporary bar for a speakeasy-like compartment that totally disappears behind an antiqued mirror. I admit that this Miami…

THINKING IT OVER Designer Monica Armani has been on reinvention mode for B&B ITALIA. The brand recently released new iterations of the Allure O’ table in bistro, coffee, and side versions with a central graphic inspired by 1960s sensibilities. Also refreshed for summer 2024, the Flair O’ chair now comes in larger sizes for enhanced comfort. “Together, these two pieces establish a dialogue starting from their bases,” says Armani. “Both sit atop a truncated pyramid with rounded edges to reconcile the concepts of elegance and charm.” bebitalia.com…

With offices in Los Angeles and Milan, architect and designer Giampiero Tagliaferri’s approach to furniture design reveals his passion for superior craftsmanship and collectibles. His contributions to Minotti’s new 2024 collection showcase a clever play of shapes, materials, and textures. Case in point: The Supermoon seating system, a modular piece that takes its aesthetic cues from the 1970s and offers a variety of components that are equally strong together or separately. Just as sophisticated is his line of Ethan side tables, which are composed of a marble top with an irregular hexagonal shape and formed by two opposing squared “Cs” that join to create a central stem. “[I loved] the whole process,” says Tagliaferri of his Minotti baptism. “[It’s been] an incredible, seamless, and beautiful experience, like working with family.”…

Up until recently, Zaha Hadid’s Elastika, a white resin sculpture suspended above the atrium of the Moore building, had been one of the Miami Design District’s best-known secrets. A site-specific installation commissioned for Design Miami/’s inaugural edition in 2005, the artwork was usually discovered by passersby who wandered into the space on their way to the neighborhood’s shops and restaurants. Now, Hadid’s spatial experiment serves as the focal point of the new Elastika restaurant, one of the many components of the rebranded The Moore, a destination from the entertainment and hospitality firm WoodHouse that also features a private members club, a hotel, various eateries, and spaces for retail, offices, exhibitions, and special events. The bold sculpture, which zigzags across the venue’s multiple levels like a stretched rubber band, offers an ideal…

JUNE 2024 10-12 NeoCon, The Mart, Chicago, IL, neocon.com 10-16 Design Miami/Basel,, Messe Basel, Switzerland, designmiami.com 19-22 Lightovation, Market Center, Dallas, TX, dallasmarketcenter.com JULY 2024 15-18 Casual Market Atlanta, AmericasMart, Atlanta, GA, casualmarketatlanta.com 17-20 Live Work Play: Why Architecture Matters, The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL, aiafla.org 28-Aug. 1 Las Vegas Market, International Market Center, Las Vegas, NV, lasvegasmarket.com AUGUST 2024 11-13 Gather: Catalyst, The National Conference of ASID, Denver, CO, asid.org 4-7 NY Now Summer Market, Javits Center, New York, NY, nynow.com SEPTEMBER 2024 5-9 Maison & Objet, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris, France, maison-objet.com 5-14 Paris Design Week, Paris, France, maison-objet.com/en/paris-design-week 10-15 Cannes Yachting Festival, Vieux Port and Port Canto, Cannes, France, cannesyachtingfestival.com 17-19 Dallas Design Week, Market Center, Dallas, TX, dallasmarketcenter.com 19 What’s New, What’s Next, Design…

THE TASTEMAKER: One of the Gulf Coast’s most esteemed designers, the dapper Dwayne Bergmann discovered his passion for interiors following a brief stint as a handbag designer. His mantra? “You have to live a full life to be creative. You cannot create from emptiness.” THE OBJECT: Finished in either bronze or brass, the Hydra pendant by Beacon Custom Lighting dazzles with its organic design and the vibrant light prism that gives the piece its ethereal glow. IN HIS WORDS: “The Hydra epitomizes the convergence of elegance and modernity that I constantly seek to infuse into my work,” says Bergmann. “The pendant’s design embodies a timeless quality that seamlessly integrates into various interior styles, whether they are contemporary, transitional, or even eclectic. It’s nothing short of captivating.” dwaynebergmann.com; beaconcustomlighting.com…

This magazine is the ideal compendium of what is new and trending in home design disciplines across the state. At Florida Design we benefit from the notion that the world beats a path to our door. “Eventually, everyone moves to Florida,” quipped this writer a few issues back, a statement that’s truer now than ever before. It’s not just the people who are coming here, but the inspiration, creativity, and ingenuity they are bringing along with them. Staying ahead of the curve allows our state-based design experts to better incorporate those ideas and concepts into finished projects across the state, many of which eventually end up on our pages. You may have heard the phrase “The eye has to travel.” Coined by the late Diana Vreeland, the statement speaks to…

THE CREATOR Based in Beirut, designer Eva Szumilas describes her work as a mix of “poetry and functionality, with powerful aesthetics and an eye for comfort.” Of Polish and Lebanese descent, Szumilas’ designs are often fueled by influences from those countries and have been showcased in prestigious exhibitions all over the world. THE INSPIRATION “The Sensu bookcase for StudioTwentySeven was inspired by Japanese folding fans, which are an integral part of Japanese culture and revered as symbols of respect and good wishes.” says Szumilas. “They are also associated with elegance, grace, and refinement.” THE DETAILS Made of Anigre wood or travertine, the Sensu bookcase’s most eye-catching feature is the sunburst pattern on its doors. “It’s a fun motif that plays with light,” says Szumilas. “Like a shy individual peeking from…

Textures are such an integral component of interior design work. What’s your approach when it comes to them? I am intrigued by plays of textures and I prefer layered textures over color. I love the depth of several textures working and playing together to create a space. It’s an elevated aesthetic that I find both interesting and calming. What are your favorite textures to work with? I love natural materials the most. That would include jute, seagrass, hyacinth, sisal, grass cloth, caning, bamboo, and various types of woods. Nothing beats natural. Are there any drawbacks to natural textures? It’s not a drawback per se, and it depends on the project, but natural is not always an option for outdoors. When planning alfresco spaces, I look for products that are suitable…

THE FACT THAT A NEWLY RENOVATED HOME in Boca Grande is a place that visiting friends and family are eager to return to comes as no surprise. The small town on Gasparilla Island off the southwest coast of Florida is known for its friendly, welcoming lifestyle, and the Montana couple who purchased the 6,267-square-foot, four-bedroom, waterfront house considered the move a homecoming of sorts as the wife grew up in Florida. As much as the homeowners were enchanted by the barrier island location, they didn’t want a stereotypical beach house. Instead, they hoped for an airy space reflective of their new environment, with a nod to the warm, natural elements they loved when they lived in the West. And they wanted interiors where their adult children and growing number of…

Contemporary Dining Room NAR DESIGN STUDIO Heart of Stone “The dining room takes center stage as the heart of this residence in Surfside, which draws inspiration from the captivating cenotes in Yucatan,” says designer Roberto Racy. “The focal point of the room is the natural stone wall, which exudes organic beauty. These massive pieces, which each weigh 1,500 pounds, inspire wonder and fascination. Their raw, natural beauty starkly contrasts with the opulence of the Sahara Noir marble-top dining table.” nardesignstudio.com Use of Millwork NAR DESIGN STUDIO Wood Wonderment “The main goal of this Surfside project was to put together elements of nature, contemporary luxury, and a refreshing spa-like atmosphere into an inviting residence,” says designer Roberto Racy. “To help us achieve that, we incorporated meticulously crafted bespoke millwork elements in…

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MICHAEL DELAO Michael Gray Interiors michaelgrayinteriors.com When approaching the interior design of a grand 22,000-square-foot estate in Delray Beach from architect Stuart Brenner, designer Michael DeLao opted to go over the top. “Every detail in the home was custom designed,” says the tastemaker, president of Michael Gray Interiors, who collaborated with Brenner and his team on the exterior and interior architecture. “The aesthetic is classic and timeless, and the interiors embody a fresh modern take on Parisian Art Deco style.” Did it work? Absolutely. “The clients, who are very private, now love to entertain friends, family, and business associates at the spectacular compound,” adds DeLao. “We delivered the wow factor they were seeking.” SKYE ANDERSON & RAIN HOUSER Urbaine Atelier  urbaineatelier.com “We have done beach projects in Mexico, but never…

The day David Kamp and Michael Rubin walked into the Palm Beach apartment that would eventually become their home, their impressions couldn’t have been more disparate. The space hadn’t been updated since its construction in 1975, and its 1,960 square feet featured low ceilings, oversized acrylic chandeliers, black-and-silver flocked wallpaper, and two bedrooms with exterior views that left the living spaces dark and cramped. “My first impression was that it was a tunnel,” says Kamp, a landscape architect and principal of Dirtworks in New York City. “It was confining. My heart sank.” But Rubin, an architect with his own firm in Manhattan who recently passed away, saw nothing but possibilities. He assured Kamp on that March day in 2016 that this was the place for them. Having owned a Chelsea…

DAVID MANN In 1995, David Mann established his independent architectural practice as founding principal of MR Architecture + Décor. Since then, the firm has focused on creating exquisitely crafted architecture and interiors for internationally acclaimed luxury retailers such as Dior, Lanvin, J. Mendel, and Pierre Hardy. The company also serves real estate developers, hospitality and commercial clients, and private residences. DAN FINK Based in New York City, Dan Fink founded his interior design studio in 2010 with offices in New York and San Francisco. In both design and philosophy, Fink is interested in the harmonizing of dualities—the creative and academic; tradition and innovation; the natural and the man-made. Fink’s award-winning interiors have been published in publications such as Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, and The Wall Street Journal. ROBERT RUFINO Robert…

To celebrate its South Florida opening, Häcker Kitchens joined Florida Design for a cocktail reception and panel at the company’s new showroom in Doral. FD Editor-in-Chief Luis R. Rigual served as moderator of the chat, which featured designers Alena Capra and Rida Sahibzada speaking about kitchen design trends, new innovations, cabinetry and millwork, next generation technology and more. Before and after the panel, attendees enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as they perused the space and the various Häcker collections on display.…