Monday, March 30, 2009

OCHRE, NYC, xo


The new W Hotel in Hoboken NJ is nearly complete (featuring wallpaper custom designed for each room in the hotel by Backyard Design), with absolutely stunning views toward Manhattan. Soho appears to be a stone's throw away across the Hudson (currently gleaming as the sun is setting).

Marianne Lovink (www.mariannelovink.com) is installing her Winter Garden sculptures in the three penthouse suites (after which, a well deserved dinner and cocktails will be in order).

This trip to NYC + NJ has of course required a visit to the wonderfully curated store OCHRE, at 462 Broome St. in Soho, where finds include beautiful little handmade spoons and forks with black bakelite handles and handmade Moroccan glasses in delicate tones of ultra light green and cerulean. Naturally, we bought several of each.

Monday, March 23, 2009

North Annex House



The renovation of this quaint little house in the north Annex will begin this spring. The renovation must create places to store beloved books and artifacts, to read, cook, and enjoy the preternaturally preserved farmhouse light. The material palette being considered: honey coloured wood floors and cabinets - perhaps iroko or teak - creamy white walls, soapstone and slate surfaces. Enameled French lamps in various colours will be essential for reading amongst moroccan blankets and cushions.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Munich Reinsurance_Bay Street Office 4




Furniture selection for the CEO's office includes the USM Haller system for two credenzas, colorful Lotus chairs, Florence Knoll oval table in natural white oak, the MDF Italia desk with back-painted glass, and three gorgeous Tom Dixon Beat lamps with beaten golden interiors.  The carpet is to be a silvery grey with a silk sheen.  One wall will have a custom millwork closet in white gloss lacquer, for coats, storage and a mini-bar.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Munich Reinsurance_Bay Street Office 3




The BassamFellows teak circular table and Piiroinen Nurmesniemi armchair would pair perfectly for the CEO's meeting area.

Cabbagetown House, In Progress



The Cabbagetown House design is developing, with the detailing of the new addition, deck, and side elevation cut-outs. The palette of materials includes cedar, black brick, zinc and douglas fir.

Sketchbook 5