Roberta Freymann @ Lex and 70th

We just completed the design of a wonderfully intimate space for Roberta Freymann. Rusticated steel frames and perforated panels meet silks and leather. This landmark corner location was a design challenge in refined retail displays complementing the rich colors and textures of the RF lines.

It was a grand opening with more photos soon to come.

Happy New Year to all!

Pratt Entry Kiosk on Architizer

We're thrilled to share that one of our Pratt projects was selected for the ARCHITIZER home page on the site today.

Check it out at: http://www.architizer.com/en_us/projects/view/pratt-security-kiosk/1564/

Etsy's textured ceiling

We are working on some details at ETSY, now that they have moved in and are comfortably feeling out their space. Above is an image of a ceiling proposed with wire and surplus fabric strips that will assist the acoustics and generate a textured surface in their main conference room.

NYU Goddard Hall

Located on West 4th Street, at Washington Sq. Park is our latest project at NYU. A new entry leads to the five classroom complex highlighted by common areas defined by recessed stone benches. A warm palette composed of end-cut bamboo, plaster and stainless steel complement classroom interiors designed with the latest academic technology.

Ariel West Residence Interiors

Our clients asked us to bring warmth and materiality to this new residential building in the Upper West Side. We designed custom millwork furniture with subtle inspiration from the American Arts and Crafts Movement. Murano lamps and persian rugs contrast crisp interiors to successfully create this home.

Boy and Girls Club UPDATE

Only a month to go on the construction of the new children's educational center at the Boy's and Girl's Club in Wayne, NJ. The exterior's yellow cement board and all eave faces still pending installation while interior work is nearly complete. The big push in time for classes in September. Finished pics soon to come.

Nearing completion : ETSY

Just a few more weeks and Etsy will relocate to their new space in Dumbo. Furniture, painting and technology are now being finalized. We've enjoyed the work with Two-Trees who has been carrying our drawings to fruition.

Tribeca Roof Terrace

As part of an internal renovation project for a loft in Tribeca, we are currently starting to design an outdoor space that will be directly connected to our work below with a new stair. Just a simple hand drawing getting us started. Much more to come!

LEED X 3

Sara Matiz, Brian Green and Juan Matiz all became much greener in the month of June! The three of them received LEED professional certifications and will continue to pursue strategies to have our projects be environmentally responsible. We will further encourage our clients to use sustainable products and energy conscious planning in all our designs.

ETSY greenway

Our project in DUMBO continues to come along as construction swiftly proceeds. One of the key features of our space for ETSY is a "Greenway" made with a series of metal planter elements that could be filled with many forms of vegetation. It delineates one of the main axes in the space. We are hoping to have these fabricated soon for an improved interior environment.

It's Growing!

Looking down on our Upper East side expansion, you can see that it is taking form and cladding has begun to appear on the steel frame. The rest of the addition will be completed during the next few weeks. See blog 10-15-08 for the anticipated facade.

Buzzzz at Mikimoto.

Spring is in the air! Our new installation at Mikimoto includes bees and honey. Made from a variety of hand-crafted materials; Sara, Erin and Lee worked to make the windows alive with color while creating a stimulating context for the pearls. Exterior graphics complement the 5th avenue displays, emphasizing the new season.

an ART container

We are currently finalizing the design of a temporary art container proposed for the Sony Building on Madison Avenue. It will house art from six artists as part of the NY Biennale Art 2009.

The first steel column is in place.

Our six story addition for the Neurological Institute has steel in place and it is estimated to all be erected in the next few weeks. Aries Construction is moving briskly with the superstructure while work continues on the interior of the original building. And just in case you're wondering, that's not Brian Green.

Tiled spheres at Mikimoto

New York, NY


Costa Mesa, CA

Just two examples of the current window installations using custom tiled surfaces inspired by the Mikimoto pearl. Patterns and textures sparkle within vetrines in NY, CA and of course in Las Vegas!

Cobble Hill Interior

This triplex loft within a converted public school was given new life through a complete renovation using a variety of materials and custom details suitable for different tasks. Acoustics were a priority component for this opera afficionado, allowing Sara Matiz to enjoy the selection of various fabrics and all furniture.

ETSY in Dumbo, our latest project.

You're looking at the future offices of Etsy.com

We're currently starting design of their 12,000sf space in the shadows of the Manhattan Bridge. MAD and Etsy combining to create a hand-crafted environment!

www.etsy.com

Stop the snow and cold temps!

It seems that our larger construction projects are all being slowed down by the frigid days we are having here in NYC. We don't enjoy going to see snow settling on what could otherwise be concrete walls and steel framing. Here is a view of the blanketed future Neurological building addition!