We’ve long believed in the “3-Dimensional Experience”, which translates to the integration of art, architecture, furniture and textiles. This conception of space truly is the basis of every single project we design. We’re especially inspired by Sir John Soane’s Museum juxaposed with Donald Judd’s modus operandi as a total work of art, as we study how each and every object works within its chosen and designated place.
We’ve found that it is important to utilize the most unique craftspeople working at the top of their craft as they help to make the execution of our design accurate to its intent. For example, the hand-weaver, Sam Kasten, the sculptor, Ingrid Donat, and the custom yacht furniture-maker, Frank Pollaro, are all within our extensive network. To find a niche craftsman isn’t easy; but it can make ALL the difference!
Art always takes a central role. We source antiques and peruse auctions worldwide as a service about which we are very passionate about. Maintaining current knowledge requires diligence that we are quite proud to have maintained for many years.
“Sir John Soane inspired the creation of what he referred to as the “poetry of architecture” where art can happen. His words are telling: “Think and feel as a poet, combine and embellish as a painter and execute as a sculptor”. I believe we do that every day at Suzanne Lovell Inc.”
Using the client’s personal taste is always extremely important, but even more so in this case, because there were several important works of art that each needed to find a “perfect home”.
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Elevations and scale are drawn to perfection to convey how the project will be experienced when fully realized. For Vista Sky 360, we pushed our process to the next level by presenting our scaled drawings in our 3-D magnetic model.
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The client’s sculptural works command attention within the dynamic architectural envelope. Barry Flanagan’s Acrobats (1997) brings a welcome element of fun to an otherwise serious room.
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Joan Mitchell’s City Landscape was painted in 1955 and is “on loan” to the Art Institute of Chicago. We couldn’t resist compiling a dream collection for this client!
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Two of our favorites:
Christopher Wool’s Dancing in Your Head (1999) pops against the stark white paint color.
Vincent Dubourg’s Bhanga Bronze is from a limited edition of 8 + 4 AP (2014) and comes from one of our most cutting edge design art furniture galleries of Paris, London and now Manhattan, Carpenter’s Workshop.
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The freestanding 2-sided bookcase houses a fantastic collection of ceramics and art books on one side, and Pae White’s golden tapestry of books is floated on the other side.
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Glamorous space for entertaining that meets the strength of spectacular views!
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