In this exquisite monograph, designer and antiques dealer Richard Shapiro demonstrates the alchemy required to create a home that seems cultivated over many generations. Shapiro has mastered the art of crafting refined, cultivated spaces that transport their inhabitants to distant lands and past epochs. Designers and homeowners who wish to endow their homes with authentic European charm and character will be inspired by Shapiro’s gift for conjuring Old World savoir faire. The book focuses on Shapiro’s two magnificent, much-imitated homes, which provide a broad array of examples related to living graciously with antiques, replicating the aura of antiquity, and the complex challenge of marrying centuries-old building materials with new construction. Shapiro shares ideas from his work as a designer as well as lessons learned from years of collecting and selling antiques and fine art. As a manufacturer of furnishings with a distinctly European sensibility, he also brings to bear a thorough knowledge of production processes and finishing techniques based on Old World archetypes. With breathtaking new photography, the book functions as a master class, filled with illustrations and takeaways for readers, offering practical ideas and creative inspirations for channeling the glories of the past to enrich the present.

Past Perfect: Richard Shapiro Houses and Gardens

Arts & Photography

Rus, Mayer

Shapiro, Richard

History & Criticism

Rizzoli

An intimate look at this highly acclaimed and popular L.A.-based contemporary designer and artist, who marries old-world techniques with a modern twist, and is best known for his exquisite craftsmanship and detailed creations in bronze, porcelain, and crystal. David Wiseman is one of the leading American designers of his generation. Produced in collaboration with the artist, this monograph offers an in-depth look at his work, through Wiseman's extensive archives, documents, and illustrations. The book features sketches and photographs of his unique sculptural objects and environmental installations that reveal a true portrait of the artist at work. The book also shows readers many of his immersive creations that are in private homes and are rarely photographed. Wiseman's goal is creating work that brings nature indoors, ranging from small objects and sculptures to expansive installations. His signature Radial Branch chandelier, made of bronze and sculptured porcelain, is cast from fallen tree limbs he acquired on hiking trails in Los Angeles. His distinct patterns and motifs reveal his deeply rooted love of the natural world--which is evident in designs ranging from faceted-blown-Bohemian-glass crystal tumblers and porcelain vases to rugs, dining room tables, stools, and benches.

David Wiseman

Weber, Susan

Wiseman, David

Individual Artists

Rizzoli Electa

Product Description 
The first book on the work of Steven Volpe, a designer acclaimed for his grand-scale, bespoke interiors and his impeccable craftsmanship that blurs the line between art and furnishings.\nSteven Volpe combines a minimalist approach with a classical sensibility and a connoisseur’s appreciation for authenticity. Adept at mixing pieces from different periods—eighteenth-century pieces combine with midcentury furniture and contemporary art, for example—Volpe brings a richness to his modern interiors.\nVolpe was one of the first to champion loft living, moving into a 75-year-old converted warehouse, but he brings his classical training into the modern spaces he favors. “I learned what was appropriate and proper, and now I, too, can break those rules,” he says. One of the ways Volpe breaks the rules is by melding art with decor in his interiors, endearing him to a sophisticated, artistic clientele.\nThis volume showcases ten recent projects, exploring work in a range of spaces, from New York City penthouses and modernist California homes to a traditional London townhouse. Each project displays Volpe’s refined sensibility and understated luxury, showing how he creates thought-provoking environments that quietly stimulate all the senses.\nWith stunning photography and in-depth essays by Volpe and 
Architectural Digest writer Mayer Rus, this handsome volume offers inspiration and ideas to designers, art lovers, collectors, and homeowners. 
 Review 
"Like the historical and artisan pieces expertly assembled within them, Steven Volpe’s interiors tell a great story. Though often quiet in terms of color and pattern, the spaces are never sterile—rather, Volpe develops intrigue through a masterful assemblage of texture and objects. As Mayer Rus writes in the tome’s opening essay, “His spaces evoke and reward sincerity and curiosity. They become elixirs, at once calmative and stimulating, teasing beauty and order from the chaos of everyday existence.” It’s a level of simplicity that can only be achieved, ironically, when done with great complexity, as evidenced by the architect’s stories of painstaking—and downright engrossing—restorations shared within the nine home tours detailed in the volume." —ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST 
 About the Author 
Steven Volpe founded Studio Volpe in the 1990s in San Francisco. Studio Volpe has been published in 
Architectural Digest, the 
New York Times, 
WSJ: The Wall Street Journal Magazine, 
Elle Decor, and other international journals. 
Mayer Rus is the West Coast editor of 
Architectural Digest.

Rooms: Steven Volpe

Volpe, Steven

Reference

<div>Billy Cotton's hand is deft and light, weaving together bold colour palettes, custom-designed furniture and lighting, and striking artefacts and works of art to achieve liveable and easy interiors for today. Cotton presents rooms that mix historical and modern influences, resulting in luxuriously sleek interiors for casual, yet sophisticated, living. The glamorous spaces - many designed for art-world clients, including Cindy Sherman and Lisa Yuskavage - are anchored in tradition but reflect the relaxed sensibilities of our time. Cotton shares his multi-scaled approach to design - successful turns with his varied collections, which are often included in his interior projects. Furniture, lighting, wallpaper, tableware, and terra-cotta planters are part of his repertoire. Cotton's industrial designs - like his interiors - embody an intelligence and understanding of design history. This book, the designer's first, documents the groundbreaking work of a rising and notable talent and should be in the libraries of designers and connoisseurs of fine living.</div>

Billy Cotton: Interior and Design Work

Drawing on examples of their own instantly recognizable Minimalist-inflected designs, often evoking the work of Donald Judd, celebrated architects Messana O'Rorke demonstrate how to create a serene haven for modern living. Founded in 1996 by Brian Messana and Toby O'Rorke in New York City, Messana O'Rorke describe their particular brand of minimalist modernism as "pragmatism," with their approach to design capturing as much usable square footage as possible, rigorously limiting the number of interior elements, and extracting maximum impact from the chosen interventions. This distinctive approach extends to their entire material vocabulary: white walls stripped of moldings, with recessed lighting at their perimeter; honey-toned oak floors; highly polished stainless steel railings and hardware; and marble fixtures and countertops and dark limestone flooring in the bathrooms and kitchen. &nbsp; With their masterful manipulation of space and judicious selection of materials--oak flooring wire-brushed and lightly limed to contrast white walls but also to bring out its vivid grain, simultaneously conveying the woodworker's craft and the rawness of nature; statuary marble in a kitchen chosen for the painterly quality of the veining; architectural photography and ceramic objects adding sophisticated drama--Messana O'Rorke create complete environments of simplicity and serenity.

Messana O'Rorke: Building Blocks

Studio Shamshiri's richly layered, narrative-driven interiors are a tour de force of contemporary design, balancing a deep respect for the past with a profound appreciation for the rhythms and rituals of modern life. Under the direction of Pamela Shamshiri, the firm has garnered a loyal following among design-savvy celebrities, creative entrepreneurs, and aficionados of high design across the globe. This book, the firm's first monograph, offers a master class in design that nourishes the soul as well as the eye. Studio Shamshiri's signature sensibility blends California bohemian, East Coast glamour, and classic European panache to create extraordinary spaces alive with color, texture, and unapologetic beauty. From restrained modern interiors to sumptuous fantasies, each project in this lavishly illustrated volume represents a unique, self-contained world of imagination and inspiration. The through lines that bind the studio's wide-ranging projects are a meticulous attention to detail, a palpable sense of joy and comfort, and an emotional connection to the idea of home.&nbsp; The broad spectrum of houses--historic properties, midcentury masterpieces by the likes of Rudolf Schindler and A. Quincy Jones and daring contemporary marvels--underscores the dexterity of Shamshiri's vision. The style of every project emerges from the context of its site as well as the dreams and aspirations of the particular clients. These homes are as delightfully different and idiosyncratic as the people who inhabit them. More than simply a voyeur's delight, this book provides invaluable lessons on the art of decorating and what it means to live a life of grace and beauty.

Shamshiri: Interiors

Shamshiri, Pamela

Shamshiri, Ramin

This volume documents the award-winning commercial interiors , furniture, and carpet designs of Lauren Rottet, from her early days at Skidmore, Owings & Merill to her thriving international practice today.

The Substance of Style

Rottet, Lauren

Architecture

Edizioni Press

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