Maison & Objet Americas - 2016 - Issue 1

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Letter from the managing Director

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Meet five creators who will share their industry knowledge at this year’s interior Design & Lifestyle summit.

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Maison&objet aMericas returns to Miami beach for a bigger and better second year. maDe by Design: highLights of the show creative fLourishes: rising american taLents awarDs

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six design stars from north and south america are soaring to new heights.

Designing for now: architect at Large

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new York-based architect and designer rafael de cárdenas is the 2016 M&o aMericas Designer of the Year.

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the not-to-be-missed projects and people behind the décor and living arts at this year’s fair.

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TABLE OF CONT ENTS

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MAISON&OBJET Editorial Advisory Board Philippe Brocart, Philippe Chomat, Gaston Isoldi, Alexandra Lingeri-Gardon, Zoe Zeynep Duffrene

Publisher Courtland Lantaff Editor-in-Chief Deborah L. Martin

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The color, vibrancy, and imagination of the Magic City are a perfect backdrop for MAISOn&OBjET AMERICAS 2016.

Executive Vice President/Chief Editorial and Creative Officer Mandi Norwood Vice President of Creative and Fashion Ann Song Creative Director Nicole A. Wolfson Nadboy Managing Editor Oussama Zahr

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A tour of 10 new and iconic landmarks in the ever-changing Miami skyline.

Senior Art Director Fryda Lidor Photo Editor Marie Barbier Copy Editor David Fairhurst Senior Digital Imaging Specialist Jeffrey Spitery

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As Miami grows as a design destination, three neighborhoods—the Design District, Brickell, and Wynwood—are leading the charge. art arounD toWn

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See what’s on during the fair at some of the hottest museums in the country.

Digital Imaging Specialist Jeremy Deveraturda Advertising Sales Susan Abrams, Michele Addison, Susana Aragon, Ana Blagojevic, Lauren Brogna, Michelle Chala, Dawn DuBois, Suzy Jacobs Director of Distribution Operations Matthew Hemmerling Assistant Distribution Relations Manager Constanza Montalva Sales and Business Coordinator Dara Hirsh

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A schedule of events, special programming, and happenings during M&O AMERICAS.

Planning and Positioning Manager Tara McCrillis Traffic Supervisor Estee Wright

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Maison&objet Rising HigH in MiaMi beacH Managing Director Philippe Brocart shares his vision for the Americas.

MAISON&OBJET AMERICAS is excited to return to the Miami Beach Convention Center for the second edition of the show that is fast becoming the not-to-be-missed rendezvous point for design in the Americas. We are incredibly thankful to the Miami Beach community, led by its mayor, Philip Levine, who has been indispensable to the success of our first year.

In 2016—with an all-new lineup of exhibitors, speakers, and design talents—we hope to draw new visitors from all across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The city is, after all, an attractive enticement, whether for investors or creators, and MAISon&oBjeT AMerICAS is the unique place to find a singular showcase of high-end design, fastflowing cocktails, and product launches, as well as cultural pop-ups.

The fair itself is seeing further growth. Last year, for instance, we were in just one hall of the Convention Center, and we welcomed over 300 brands and attracted almost 11,000 visitors, not to mention 235 journalists from around the world. In 2016 and 2017, we will take over two halls. When renovations are completed in 2018, MAISon&oBjeT AMerICAS will be able to occupy all four halls. our continued vision is not just to bring new exhibitors, but also to explore ways to transform the city into the new capital of luxury décor and interior design for both north and South American visitors.

We have learned that doing business sometimes means leaving the showroom—that is, mingling and dining with potential clients and partners, simply entertaining them! This year we will once again be seeing numerous happenings in the many high-end showrooms and galleries in the Miami Design District as well as other areas of the city.

The spirit of the show will be strengthened by the six rising American Talents, exemplifying promising creatives from the east and West Coasts, Mexico, Panama, Chile, and Brazil, culminating in this year’s awards ceremony, which honors Designer of the Year rafael de Cárdenas. At the same time, we are implementing a very strong conference program, the Interior Design & Lifestyle Summit, which will provide a series of talks with experts who will elaborate on key market trends, celebrated design projects, accelerating economic growth, and global lifestyle movements, while renowned designers and architects will share their current and future projects.

Looking forward to seeing you in Miami Beach from May 10 to 13.

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The white sand and azure sea of Miami Beach will once again be a glittering backdrop for the international design set. opposite page: Luminaries by Contardi, on display during Maison&oBjeT aMeriCas 2015.

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Maison&objet has tr iuMphed in its quest to master the crossroads of the Americas. The show had a successful launch last year in Miami Beach, continuing Miami’s evolution into the vibrant capital of high-end décor and interior design for the Western Hemisphere. Once again, the key players in international design will gather at the epicenter of two continents, the Miami Beach Convention Center.

The choice to expand the M&O label to the Americas makes global sense. Miami benefits from a strategic location, an open economy, and a dynamic, all-inclusive reach across the fields of architecture, art, fashion, and design. The gateway of two continents and culturally embracing two linguistic temperaments, the city attracts over 14 million visitors per year. It has become a platform for business and art—for example, as the first American outpost of Art Basel, beginning in 2002. The city has proven to be a strong and energetic influencer in the global creative economy.

T he b i a n nu a l P a r i s i a n t r a d e s ho w MAIsOn&OBjeT has always marked a pivotal moment when international design brings together manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The show takes place at the second-largest convention center in France, the Parc des expositions de Villepinte.

Visitors are spellbound by the swarms of people streaming in and out of the numerous halls and alleyways, where a passionate and awe-inspiring spirit drives the different areas of the show.

In january of this year, the fair was reorganized into three main areas. Maison highlights a wide range of interior decoration; Objet is the inclusive, allover concept store; and finally, Luxury, Design & Interior Decoration showcases trends and new ideas.

This unique itinerary has been created to facilitate new discoveries within the show. new digital solutions have also been devised to permit exhibitors to introduce their collections to buyers, architects, interior designers, and product designers before the show opens. These online tools will give design and lifestyle professionals the opportunity to continuously share, keeping the worldwide community abuzz all year round.

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the teams at sAFI (a subsidiary of Ateliers d’Art de France and Reed expositions France) have considered how to strategically reposition M&O in an international context, beginning in 2014 with the first edition of its overseas expansion in singapore.

M&O AsIA focuses primarily on property development and the hospitality industry in the Asia-Pacific region. M&O AMeRICAs attempts to bring highend décor from both north and south America under one roof.

By visiting the trade show in any hemisphere, one can see evolutions in society that run parallel to the show itself. MAIsOn&OBjeT seeks and strives to harness this energy. Last year it was Miami Beach’s turn to shine, a city already evolving into a powerhouse design capital. With this yearly rendezvous, MAIsOn&OBjeT has raised the bar for American trade shows. new standards have been set.

The inaugural Miami fair welcomed over 11,000 visitors, and the final numbers showed that 39 percent were interior designers, architects, and decorators, while 33 percent were high-end retailers and distributors. Last year the show was held in one hall of the Miami Beach Convention Center, but in 2016 it will use two halls. In 2018, after renovations to the Convention Center are completed, the fair will expand to include all four halls.

MAIsOn&OBjeT relentlessly pursues the challenging goal of “putting on a show” through award programs, such as Rising Talents, which identifies up-and-coming creators; the international Lifestyle summit, which gathers key players in the lifestyle industry; and, of course, the Designer of the Year.

When nisi Berryman, the owner of niba Home i n M ia m i’s Desig n D i st r ict , hea rd t ha t MAIsOn&OBjeT was coming to the city, she knew she wanted to be a part of it. she told The Miami Herald, “It’s always been my favorite show, by far the best curated, the most beautiful displays, the most inspiring. I’ve been to Paris several times, and I was so excited it was coming here. I couldn’t believe it, actually. Once you think about it, it makes sense.”

Last year in the Design District, visitors experienced a series of MAIsOn&OBjeT-inspired happenings, including the honoring of the first

“It’s always been my favorite show, by far the best curated, the most beautiful displays, the most inspiring.”

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Lumifer’s exhibit at last year’s fair showed off the company’s modern industrial aesthetic.

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Designer of the Year, Zanini de Zanine, by the interiors f ir m Or na re. Za nine—a long w it h t he Rising American Talents—received his award at the recently opened New World Center, designed

by Frank Gehry. This year promises to be equally exciting, with six new Rising Talents and Designer of the Year Rafael de Cárdenas.

Philippe Brocart, MAisON&OBjeT’s managing director, is passionate about the partnership with the Design District. “This is clearly something that we want to encourage,” he says. “The general idea is that we want to create a full experience for people coming from outside of Miami. They can visit the show and then they can go to a museum, or they can go to the Design District, the DCOTA—the furniture and design showroom in Dania Beach. We would like for them to stay in Miami for one week.”

There are numerous reasons to stay. Many showrooms in the area will also host their own events, and the streets of the district will be brimming with cocktails and first-class exhibitions. in other neighborhoods, like Miami ironside, expect a slew of 24

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special events and happenings with top designers and creators.

With its white sand beaches, Art Deco architecture, and dazzling nightlife, Miami definitely lives up to its jet-set image, but it is also home to top-ranked museums and cultural institutions that were founded primarily on the philanthropy and goodwill of successful entrepreneurs. it is a city of unashamed icons.

Recent “starchitect” projects, like Gehry’s New World Center—a concert hall seating 756 people, located in south Beach—exemplify the city’s commitment to high design. Of course, Gehry is not alone in reshaping Miami’s urban landscape.

Herzog & de Meuron’s 1111 Lincoln Road, a parking garage that can hold over 300 vehicles, attracts considerable interest due to its inimitable appearance. it features a retail space on the ground floor, while the roof boasts a pool and gardens. According to jacques Herzog, it is the most radical work they have ever done. Pérez Art Museum Miami was their next endeavor. These projects by Gehry, Herzog & de

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Salon at MaiSon&objet aMericaS 2015.

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Heart-shaped decorative porcelains

by Fos at Maison&objet aMericas 2015.

Meuron, and countless others prove that the starchitect phenomenon continues to restyle the look of Miami. Inf luencers such as Philippe Starck, Neri & Hu, and Ilse Crawford (the Designer of the Year for M&O ParIS, September) are helping to shape and nurture the MaISON&Objet platform.

Wit h i n t he cont ex t of s w i f t ly cha ng ing global and local markets, the shows in Paris, Singapore, and Miami bring together the multicultural influences and inspirations that are so much a part of modern life. besides the awards, the summit, and the show itself, in 2011 MaISON&Objet initiated Paris Design Week. For the past four years, this initiative has offered a highly welcome cultural counterpoint that runs parallel to the September show. With each year’s theme comes an opportunity to explore the unanticipated, celebrating Paris as a capital of young creation. by applying the template of the Paris show, MaISON&Objet has been able to lend its savoir faire to Singapore and to Miami. In showcasing regional talents and industries in asia and the

americas, the team at MaISON&Objet is resolved and determined to know and understand local communities by implementing the strategies and expertise that have made the Paris show so successful.

Philip Levine, the mayor of Miami beach, on a visit to MaISON&Objet ParIS, told the French economic newspaper Les Echos, “I wanted to stop and talk at all the stands. From the smallest to the largest, the mix of products is exciting. after this visit, I think that Miami beach should build a convention center five times larger.”

Local strategists and government officials are keen to help MaISON&Objet aMerICaS become one of the most successful design trade fairs in the city’s history. Mayor Levine has made sure that the general public will have free admission to the show on its last day. He also coordinated the effort to move Miami Design Week so that it runs at the same time as M&O aMerICaS. He compares MaISON&Objet to the “Olympic Games for lifestyle in europe” and says that Miami beach is now “america’s lifestyle Super bowl.” maison-objet.com

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Economically speaking, the locations of two of the world’s largest free-trade zones also played a part in Maison&objEt’s strategic decision to choose Miami for this show. Under the north american Free trade agreement, the Us, Canada, and Mexico produced more than $17 trillion worth of goods and services in 2010, while the Mercosur countries of south america represent 82.3 percent of the continent’s gross domestic product. these are two of the most competitive economic zones in the Western Hemisphere. the predominant function of a trade show is to bring together a diverse array of talent. in addition, it creates interactions and collaborations for either a mass or niche economic market. it operates simultaneously on global and local levels. its tools are powerful, chronicling the way design is integrated into our daily life. the complex relationship between people and things is also an extension of who we are, as both individuals and communities. Why go to a trade fair? What’s the future of such a commercial exploit? the answer is surprisingly simple: human

beings. the people at the beginning and the end of the processes and methodologies of creation, production, and distribution are the future. this is the why and the how of any successful trade show. the future can then be truly assured. the show last year in Miami was one of the first times that the design spheres of north and south america had the opportunity to come together, networking and promoting their design practices to each other and the rest of the world. What’s next? all of the elements are in place to continue this concept, re-creating and strengthening an ideal environment for global and local business. it is an exciting adventure, albeit a challenging one. the Miami project brings to life a viable and exciting tool for interior designers, architects, manufacturers, and retailers. as it fast becomes one of the most celebrated and talked-about shows in the world, Maison&objEt aMEriCas will continue to be the hub of business, art and culture, design energy, and architectural revelation. n

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The show last year in Miami was one of the first times that the design spheres of North and South America had the opportunity to come together, networking and promoting their design practices to each other and the rest of the world.

top: Attendees gather at Frank Gehry’s New World Center for the Designer of the Year and Rising Talents awards ceremonies. bottom: Zanini de Zanine accepts his Designer of the Year award from Philippe Brocart (left) and Philip Levine (right).

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Using a poetic storytelling approach, Guilherme Wentz creates stylish and The Maison&objeT Rising American Talents sophisticated interior pieces. With awards encapsulate the ongoing spirit of creation by limited interference in the design of selecting and unveiling exciting new design talents the objects he makes, Wentz finds a from across the Western Hemisphere. Originating in balance of simple shapes to create the DNA of M&O PARis, this program illuminates two-toned outcomes. From lamps to the skills, triumphs, and endeavors of up-and-coming chairs, he juxtaposes straight lines creators, as well as those who are already firmly estaband clean curves in his appealing lished in their professional creative practice. modern style. For his debut, he was Previous M&O Rising Talents have included honored by idea/Brasil and received a multitude of noteworthy designers, some of whom— t he Brazil Desig n Award and the like the Bouroullec brothers—now have objects in major international iF Design Award. At his museum collections. And then there are newcomers, são Paulo-based studio, the 28-yearlike Jakarta-born Max Gunawan, who created a temold designer works with local design pest in the design community with a project he financed companies, in addition to his work as through Kickstarter that reached over six times his tarthe art director of the design brand get goal. He produced what is fast becoming an icon Decameron. of 21st-century design, the multifunctional and portable Lumio folding book lamp—light simplified.

Every year, there is a specific quest for a particular region or theme. The Paris show in January, for example, honored Nordic creation. For the third year of M&O AsiA in singapore, strategic focus was placed on creatives whose interests include architecture and property and cultural development. The M&O team Guilherme Wentz’s is accompanied on this search by a discerning global minimalistic UM design network that uncovers a group of nominees at light fixture is an interactive sculpture the heart of what is currently happening in the world that can be rotated of design, architecture, and art. into different positions. far right: Last year, MAisON&OBJET AMERicAs’ Samuel Amoia uses Rising Talents included an extensive and all-embracnatural materials in unusual ways, as in ing range of designers and creators from the Us, this drum table canada, Mexico, Argentina, colombia, and Brazil. encrusted with black tourmaline from India.

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Ben Medansky’s playful, sculpted ceramics each tell an individual story. He was raised in Arizona, schooled in Chicago, and now resides in Los Angeles, and his inspiration is the culmination of these three emotional and artistic landscapes. Using traditional craft techniques such as wheel throwing, Medansky carefully transforms his everyday ceramics into table centerpieces. Items like his Morning Wood Mug and Blue Bottom Bowl use contrasting colors and occasional gold accents to catch the viewer’s eye. In the summer of 2012 in a small studio in downtown Los Angeles, he opened Ben Medansky Ceramics, which is a meditation on the minimalism of the handmade remastered with the eternal material of earth.

C HO AD Industrial shapes and natural materials inform Ben Medansky’s ceramics, such as the black and white Laika vessel. right: Juan Jose Nemer and Mauricio Alvarez of Ad Hoc. below: Ad Hoc’s Pirinola bookshelf and stools, made of hardwoods, knit palm, and lacquer, marry artisanal handcrafts with industrial design.

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From concrete and recycled-rubber furniture to plywood tableware, they contrast materials and shapes in surprising new ways. Their second partnership combined the work of several artisans across Mexico, resulting in a collection of 13 products. In 2015, “Territorio Creativo,” their exhibition for Design Week Mexico, traveled to the WantedDesign fair in New York City as well as the Mexican Design Pavilion in Milan. maison-objet.com

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Javier Gomez is inf luenced by architectural details and organic object s. Pr inciples of sacred for ms a re applied in st r ik ing detail, resulting in vivid geometrically patterned images. His vibrant wallpapers and glossy prints transform spaces, lending them extra elegance. Currently Gomez is working on a collection of rugs that debuts this spring.

He has collaborated with Fendi Casa, Bulgari, Cassina, Jamie Drake Design, and Bobby Berk Home. Some of his collectors include personalities such as Bill Clinton, PelÊ, Colin Cowie, Dr. Phil, and Thom Filicia. —E.C. n

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Master Planner: Rafael de Cárdenas is known for his meticulous attention to detail in projects ranging from furniture design to interiors and architecture. above, left to right : Bold lines and contrasting colors, as in this console from his Taped Series (2011), are a signature; installations for the Museum of Art and Design in 2014 and AD Intérieurs 2012: Voyages Imaginaires.

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MAISON&OBJET AMERICAS hAS NAMEd NEw YORk–BASEd ARChITECT ANd dESIgNER R AfAEl dE CáRdENAS ITS dESIgNER Of ThE YEAR 2016.

An Ambitious step in providing a contextual framework for the fair, the Designer of the Year award is an integral part of Maison&objet. in Paris, singapore, and Miami, the recipient of this honor communicates the fair’s message of cultural relevance and innovative acumen. this year, new York – based designer Rafael de Cárdenas has been chosen as M&o aMeRiCas Designer of the Year by a selection committee of global design specialists for his ability to create environments that provoke emotional experiences through his engaging use of color and pattern. in the past, winners of the prestigious award have included Dimore studio, tom Dixon, Karl Lagerfeld, Philippe nigro, and Philippe starck. as for the present: andré Fu, M&o asia Designer of the Year 2016, and ilse Crawford, who will receive the honor at the Paris show in september, are two of the designers who have synergized the Maison&objet platform.

Having studied painting and fashion design at the R hode island school of Design (RisD) before pursuing a degree in architecture at Columbia University and later UCLa, de Cárdenas has established a transdisciplinary practice that undertakes an array of projects, from commercial and residential spaces to objects and furniture.

H is st udio, a rchitect ure at L a rge — founded 10 years ago and now with offices in both new York and London—is home to a group of versatile creatives who help him transform and realize projects around the world, from the states to asia to europe. Commissions from super-size corporate clients like Cappellini and nike have kept him and his team busy, but it was the projects at the beginning of his career that set the stage: at the much-talked-about restaurant Charles in new York’s Greenwich Village, a woman admired his interior design. she happened to be a young heiress looking to refurbish her five-bedroom mansion in West London.

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and films, like Less Than Zero, which inspired the interiors of the restaurant Asia de Cuba in Manhattan.

Although his demanding schedule ensures that de Cárdenas is both transatlantic and bicoastal (the New York City –based architect and designer has a penchant for Los Angeles), we managed to catch up with him.

After studying at RISD and working as a menswear designer at Calvin Klein, do you feel you have a different approach to the work you do in architecture and interiors?

I don’t know if it gives me a different approach from others, but it gives me the only approach I know. I’m interested in low and high culture at large, so I’m always applying music, art, and other references to our work. In short, my somewhat circuitous path has led me to architecture and interiors, but I’m still bringing all my other interests with me and folding them into the studio’s work.

What do you look for in the people you work with? Your team consists of people with diverse backgrounds. How is this important to you?

The team is important, and each member has to play a role larger than the sum of his or her skills.

Do you select people who bring something different, and how do you integrate that into your work?

Personality and personal interests or taste are probably bigger factors in having new members join our team.

We try to bring our team members’ interests to the team as a whole as well.

You’ve said that you prefer “the atmospheric to the static.” How do you see this contrast?

Well, I can’t avoid it since architecture is literally static and immobile. That’s the challenge, I suppose. But there’s a history of it.... It’s the Baroque church. Bernini made marble dematerialize and float above your head.

I’m clearly no Bernini, but it’s good to aim high.

How do you try to avoid the static in architecture and interior design?

In short, combining lighting, color, materiality, and form, we do our best to suggest mood. We try to match our spaces to the atmosphere produced by film and music.

Your work is often described as being meticulous and very personal. In the past years, with your growing status, what has changed in the way you approach projects?

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Mood Board: Four of the diverse projects by de Cárdenas and his firm, Architecture at Large (clockwise from top left): Delfina Delettrez in London and, in NYC, Gentle Monster, Asia de Cuba, and a residence in Olympic Tower. above: Le-Cube All, a catch-all designed for Artsy in 2013.

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Just Do It: At 45 Grand (top), the Nike showroom and gym in New York City’s Soho, de Cárdenas’s lounge celebrates the Nike for Women brand.

The architect designed a colorful ikatstyle print for Rivieras’s classic Leisure shoe (above) in 2013.

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I don’t think the approach has changed at all, but our work has matured, and I believe it has grown more sophisticated in execution. The approach, however, is the same.

In 2012, you said, “I’ve been in business for such a short time—six years—and the industry has changed so much….” Has this statement remained true or have things become more “structured”?

I unfortunately resist structure while craving it. But I’ve never really felt much of a connection to the design industry. It hasn’t historically been something I’ve been looking at, so I don’t really know how it’s changed or not. My peers and the people I speak to regularly are most often not in the design field. But as a business, I suppose, yes, we’ve become more structured, as we now have large corporate clients as well. But the design process is just as messy as it has ever been... and needs to be.

You have had a lot of international work. Has this wide range of influences changed your point of view? Or has it instead strengthened your own style?

I suppose it makes me think more globally to some extent. It also gives me a good perspective on the subtle and sometimes less-subtle nuances between places. We are always trying to be aspirational to ourselves and to any client we are working with.

You seem to be active in many different fields: from art and design advisory services to architectural interiors. What do you think inspires people, companies, and brands to reach out to you?

I couldn’t tell you that—I’d love to know myself. But I think that most good working relationships are largely based on getting along and mutual interest and respect. Between our clients and ourselves, we have to like what each other is about.

Last year in an interview with CNN Style, you said, “Good design is... transcendent in the least distracting way.” Can you elaborate on this?

You should feel somewhat “lifted” into the moment somehow. So the space you are in ideally will at least momentarily transcend that reality. Make sense? It will make you feel something more than the sum of materiality; it will suggest a mood. —E.C. n

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Martyn Lawrence BuLLard “never second-guess yourself. Decorate with and around treasured objects and furnishings,” says Martyn Lawrence bullard, describing what he does best. based in Los angeles, bullard has become one of the world’s top interior decorators. With multiple tV shows (and awards) in america and the United Kingdom, he has assembled a stunning group of clients, including ellen Pompeo, cher, the osbournes, and tommy Hilfiger. Walking the line between comfort and

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Now iN its secoNd year, Maison&objet aMericas’ interior Design & Lifestyle summit features some of the design world’s biggest names. take a breath of inspiration from conferences that analyze key market trends and explore innovative design and cutting-edge architectural projects, presented by the creative teams behind them. attendees will have the opportunity to decode major trends in the market today and hear about the future of design, while discovering new projects from prestigious architects, designers, and property developers from across the american continents. Past contributors have included Dror benshetrit, Paola navone, Kelly Hoppen, Karim rashid, taissa buescu, Zanini de Zanine, and roberta Queiroz. the program explores five topics in a series of 45-minute conferences held throughout the fair. on the following pages, meet five iconic creators who will be participating in this year’s summit and discover how they are raising the bar in their fields.

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sophistication, he approaches each space with fresh eyes, creating exemplary individualized interiors for his clients.

Online buyers can purchase everything from pillows, throws, and decorative accents to his newly published book, Live, Love & Decorate. “I love to mix table settings,” he says. “I believe they should show your personality and honor your guests with the effort put into their creation.” Bullard’s scrupulous attention to detail makes him the celebrated designer he is today.

How has your past shaped your professional present?

My childhood collecting bric-a-brac and then selling it at Saturday flea-market stalls gave me the knowledge of style, period, and decorative trends that today has become the backbone of my design library. I pull from this knowledge in almost every aspect of my work. The hands-on learning in those markets gave me real passion, a sense of worldliness, and also fueled my signature eclectic style.

How does where you call home inspire your creative practice?

Los Angeles is now my home, and the weather here has really inspired my design direction. To awake every day with the sun shining through the window definitely adds energy to my creative mind. The casual flavor of the California lifestyle also informs my interiors, leading me to understand that comfort is the first and most important luxury in modern-day interiors.

Summit Talks: This year’s Interior Design & Lifestyle Summit includes conversations with (from left) Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Thierry Gaugain, Humberto and Fernando Campana, Gulla Jónsdóttir, and Martyn Lawrence Bullard.

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What is your prediction for the evolution and future of design?

Design is more important today than ever. The world is now our shopping mall and has opened up a wealth of possibilities and inspirations to all who surf the Internet. Such exposure has piqued the interest of all generations to be more adventurous and worldly in their interiors. The future of design will pull the best from all nations and their decorative history to create a new international style standard.

Thierry GauGain Life, luxury, and light are Thierry Gaugain’s design priorities. He believes that luxury “is never present in the obvious. Luxury is a state of mind.” Gaugain started early, at the age of 17, and worked with Philippe Starck as his head of design. In 2003, he founded his own firm and has focused primarily on the incandescent quality of light, shaping spaces with luxurious and illuminating designs. “You can see it on things, but you can never see light itself,” he says. Movement, journey, and travel are the core of his professional interest, and he has built an impressive array of unrivaled design masterpieces, ranging from yachts and private aircraft to luxury hotels. His clients experience the highest level of extravagance and grandeur.

How has your past shaped your professional present?

It is important for a young designer to have a strong model as a first influence. In my case, that was Philippe Starck. If you have a good foundation, you can then find your own creative and personal path. How can I define my vision? I have a premonition of the future where luxury is written by light as matter.

How does where you call home inspire your creative practice?

My childhood in Toulon gave me a particular perception of light, color, and the aesthetics of the sea. Paris—a very international city, the essence of the French soul—was also a place to compare, analyze, and better structure my first intuitions about yachts. It is incredible how soon these intuitions globally appeared to me. Paris discoveries, as well as those made in other countries, reinforced something that was already in my soul. This doesn’t mean that I was closed to other visions. Each contributed clarity to what was the seed of a luxury dream, simple yet sophisticated.

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The living room in Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s own home in Los Angeles reflects his eclectic, sophisticated style. The designer often incorporates elements inspired by North African and classic European motifs.

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The Climate Ribbon, an undulating canopy of steel and glass designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia’s Arquitectonica, channels Miami’s shore breezes into Brickell City Centre.

What is your prediction for the evolution and future of design?

I can foresee the birth of luxurious yachts. Still in my mind, yachts are able to perform a successive metamorphosis and obtain new elegance by magical means. It is a relationship with perennial materials: platinum, gold, precious stones, and rare wood. When thinking about the future of design and my own education, I believe that the problem with design schools is that they teach how to follow the same old patterns, when instead they should be teaching creative freedom. Foundations are important but need to be seen as a starting point. Inner freedom is easier to practice when you have a strong and knowledgeable framework.

Bernardo Fort-Brescia From Abu Dhabi to Lima to Miami, Bernardo Fort-Brescia’s Arquitectonica has built an impressive collection of towering glass structures. But its work doesn’t stop there: Interiors, landscapes, and product design are all part of Arquitectonica’s portfolio. Originally from Peru, Fort-Brescia studied architecture and urban planning at Princeton University before receiving a master’s degree in architecture from Harvard University. In 1977, after teaching at Harvard and later in Miami, he founded Arquitectonica with a group of young, like-minded architects. He led the company’s expansion strategy, both nationally and internationally, and has become a pioneer in the globalization of architecture.

How has your past shaped your professional present?

My life started on a farm that gradually transformed into a city. I went from rural child to urban man. Obviously, that had an effect on my career choice. I went from playing with sticks and mud to concrete and steel.

How does where you call home inspire your creative practice?

Miami is a place where nature and the man-made world meet. Oceans, bays, waterways, and the Everglades intertwine with the city. It forces an architect to be sensitive to geography and the environment. The tropical city entices the designer to think of the indoors and the outdoors as one.

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Modernity has been gradually degenerating into gratuitous exuberance. We are going through a pullback and returning to the original tenets of modernism, wherein austerity and simplicity were virtues. I would call this “lean architecture,” where a lot is achieved with little means. Beauty and functionality are finding each other again.

Gulla Jónsdóttir Icelandic-born Gulla Jónsdóttir studied mathematics in Iceland, then moved to Los Angeles to pursue her interest in architecture. Inspired by organic forms found in the natural world, she designs striking interiors that balance beauty and functionality. Her recent work includes the interiors of Le Grand Restaurant, Jean-Francois Piége’s new eatery in Paris, which has just earned its second Michelin star. And she and her firm—founded in 2009—have plans for future projects in Lebanon, Mexico, China, and the Bahamas. Jónsdóttir’s work touches every aspect of design, including architecture, interiors, graphic design, product design, and brand management. From rooftop lounges to tequilerias, she always finds just the right tone in her overall design.

Icelandic designer Gulla Jónsdóttir was inspired by a white rose, the symbol of peace, when she created Mhanna, a multilevel restaurant and beach club overlooking the Mediterranean in Beirut.

How has your past shaped your professional present?

Growing up in the dramatic landscape of Iceland has inspired me to create unexpected and poetic modern architecture and interior spaces. The juxtaposition of light and dark and of feminine and masculine is drawn from the contrasts of a black beach next to a white glacier next to a hot spring.

How does where you call home inspire your creative practice?

I am interested in creating sensual and dynamic forms that work in harmony with their surroundings. I have an environmental compassion that relates to my home base of Los Angeles, and I like to bring unique spatial experiences that respond to nature, always echoing the integration of organic beauty and function.

What is your prediction for the evolution and future of design?

I think it will be more timeless and honest design reflecting the surrounding environment. The use of natural, sustainable materials will increase, and artistic, sculptural spaces that reflect movement and appeal to all five senses of the human body will be dominant. maison-objet.com

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Humberto & Fernando Campana Humberto Campana studied law in Brazil in the late 1970s and now secretly wishes he had known then that it was not his true calling. Nonetheless, the path he ultimately chose has been marked by exceptional success. He and his brother, Fernando, have made a name for themselves with limited-edition designs that playfully question materials, form, and aesthetics. From their beginnings in the early ’80s—selling baskets—the duo has gone on to produce extraordinary designs that reference Brazilian craft and take inspiration from the landscape of their home country. The charming and energetic designers are as vibrant in character as they are in their color choices.

How has your past shaped your professional present?

We lived a childhood surrounded by nature, and that’s what brought us to design. When we were kids, we built ourselves a personal universe, and that’s what made us creative. Our father was an agricultural engineer and our mother was a primary-school teacher. We lived in a house with an unpaved basement and a vast backyard, surrounded by fruit trees and streams leading to waterfalls and lakes. We would go to the cinema in the evening, and during the day we would have fun in the nature around the farm. We remember that we used to play at re-creating the settings of films and making tree houses using bamboo and other plants. There were many bamboo plantations in the area.

How does where you call home inspire your creative practice?

Brazil is a very important source of inspiration for us. Brazilian multiculturalism nourishes our creations. Translating Brazilian identity into design is one of our most important challenges. But we actually find inspiration everywhere we go—mainly in life’s magnitude, in nature, and in craft traditions that are disappearing.

What is your prediction for the evolution and future of design?

The future is related to new technologies and the possibilities that will result to allow the creation of clean, innovative, and sustainable objects—while keeping craft traditions and cultural heritages alive. We believe in preserving millenary craft techniques by bringing improvements and sophistication to modernize them. —E.C. n

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The Pirarucu Sofa by the Campana brothers is made with the tanned skins of the pirarucu, the world's largest freshwater fish, found in the Amazon. The heavily textured skins are applied

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ColeCCion AlexAndrA (spain) Second Year at M&O AMericAS Refreshingly unique and with several decades of experience, the family-owned business behind Coleccion Alexandra embraces large-scale international projects through its in-depth knowledge of production processes and bespoke design. The pieces in the collection have graced some of the most prestigious spaces in t he world, from palaces to count r y estates. At t he heart of the company is Madam Maria Guinot, who has crafted an unrivaled collection of luxury furniture. Her two sons are now shaping this high-end design house into a global front-runner. coleccionalexandra.com

ContArdi (italy-Usa) A world leader in bespoke lighting, the Milan-based company Contardi has been creating contemporary and modern lighting for over 30 years, guided by a design approach that focuses on unique tailoring. The methods behind its stylistically varied collection are united by an emphasis on craftsmanship and exquisite custom-made materials featuring European fabrics and leathers.

The collection includes designer ceiling lights, hanging lights, wall lights, and table lamps, with an unmatched range of finishes and materials. contardi-italia.com

devon & devon (italy) Architects Gianni and Paola Tanini started Devon & Devon in 1989 with the goal of creating a bathroom inspired by European traditions and the most refined American design of the first half of the 20th century. The bathroom fixtures that make up the collections are crafted daily by skilled artisans, while the production units are located in some of the most famous manufacturing centers of Italy and Europe. The company currently exports to more than 80 countries, with a network of qualified retailers and flagships in major capitals across the world. devon-devon.com

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epoCA (spain) Representing the ultimate in luxury, refinement, and glamour, Epoca furniture is designed and manufactured in Spain, with the company ensuring that each piece is unique and outstanding by following the strictest quality controls. Only the best make it into the collection. Epoca’s craftspeople use materials such as ebony,

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Coleccion Alexandra’s Bowie Sofa sitting area; Devon & Devon’s single basin console in brass and ceramic; a lighting tree from Gandia Blasco’s Blau collection, designed

by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos; Calypso lamps by Contardi; Fendi Casa’s Constellation coffee table in gold.

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dunes & duChess (Usa) Second Year at M&O AMericAS Photographer Michael Partenio and writer-stylist Stacy Kunstel create objects that playfully transform interiors—and their work regularly appears on the covers of magazines and in the pages of books. Inspiration comes from the bohemian island getaway where they play the roles of Dunes and Duchess, designing wildly romantic pieces that are all made in the USA. From elegant lamps to iconic candelabras (recently featured in Harrods), each hand-finished piece carries, as they say, a little of their love to you. dunesandduchess.com

Light Play: The award-winning Ongo lamp

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mahogany, and rosewood, creating a vast variety of models for the collections, which include Maxima, Contemporary, Golden Age, and Art Deco, to name just a few. An exceptional atmosphere of unusual beauty is produced by these exemplary pieces. epocahome.com

Extremis (Belgium)

Extremis aspires to create innovative and eye-catching outdoor furniture that is not only beautiful but also functional.

Manufacturing in Belgium using materials that are eco-friendly and efficient with regard to product lifespan and upkeep, the company bears the motto “Tools for togetherness”—its mission is to make life better. Extremis’s more than 50 design awards attest to the originality of its designs and the creativity of the designers behind them. Founder Dirk Wynants adheres to the philosophy that design is human, which means it should serve, solve, and increase quality of life. extremis.be

Fendi Casa (Italy)

The magic of Fendi begins with a passionate blend of artisanal traditions and unsurpassed innovation. An extraordinary 90 years of history and a relentless pursuit of the finest materials and excellence in craftsmanship have made it a singular company. Fendi Casa is a natural progression for the brand, celebrating the values of exploration and experimentation and the intersection of creativity, function, and craftsmanship. The collaborations that the company has developed throughout its history bear witness to its unparalleled commitment to creation. fendi.com/ii/casa

En Plein Air: Extremis’s Anker picnic table is designed to seat six for intimate outdoor dining.

Gandia Blasco/Gan (Spain) Since 1941, the Spanish furniture company Gandia Blasco has been producing durable and stylish modern outdoor furniture.

Here you’ll find contemporary yet timeless pieces and landscape design ideas in a sophisticated and practical range for your deck, garden, patio, or pool. With a commitment to using only the sturdiest finishes for its metal, plastic, and wood products, the brand offers luxury outdoor furniture, fabrics, and accessories that are engineered to last a lifetime. gandiablasco.com; gan-rugs.com

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Hamilton Conte Paris (France)

Combining design movements of the 1950s and 1970s by seamlessly blending the functional minimalism of Scandinavian design and the laid-back aesthetic of midcentury American style, Hamilton Conte Paris offers all the eclectic elements necessary to do more than just inhabit an interior space. From furniture and seating to lighting and art objects, each material, finish, and shape tells a story and is designed with a careful attention to detail and artisanal production. The company’s showroom in Paris’s 7th District sets the stage for an exquisitely curated collection. hamiltonconte.com

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mountain village in southwestern France—embodies true artisanal craftsmanship. Each knife is assembled from start to finish by a single craftsman and individually hardened and decorated by hand.

Depending on the size of the knife, its production can take anywhere from 109 to 216 steps. The bee decorating the spring plate is both functional (for the index finger) and a mark of prestige—a symbol of France’s most celebrated knife. original-laguiole.com

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Silver Belle: Tane’s Atlas plates are carved from local timber and feature marquetry-style silver inlay, for a striking contrast between two highly prized natural materials.

For more than half a century, Tane has been synonymous with luxury and quality. With a singular passion for silver, the company has forged its way into other products, including graphic silks and luxe cashmere accessories. The name Tane comes from the French word for saddlery (tannerie); the brand began selling leather goods in the 1940s before expanding into silver and jewelry. Tane honors the legacy of Mexican craftsmanship and tradition to create pieces of distinction and character. To experience its products is to embrace the customs and culture of local craft fused with innovative and modern design. tane.com.mx

Warp & WefT (Usa) Founded in New York City in 2001 by Michael Mandapati, Warp & Weft offers a superb, high-end collection of antique and modern rugs, with a focus on fundamental and essential design. Because the overall look of a space evolves from the matrix provided by the rug, uniting details of the décor, Warp & Weft experts assist clients in finding the one rug that effortlessly combines form, color, and texture to realize the full potential of a space. warpandweft.com n

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The key to developing an export business is the readiness and drive of a company’s CEO or senior management, according to Isabelle Hernio, director of Groupement des Exportateurs de Meubles (GEM). This organization, along with the VIA (created to promote young designers in France), helps French companies develop strategies for exporting their products. GEM participates in international trade shows like MAIsOn&ObjET AsIA and MAIsOn&ObjET AMErICAs, for example, and negotiates with their organizers to get the best locations and lowest prices. It also introduces companies to local business leaders in order to guide them toward the eco-

nomic levers they need to be profitable in various markets. In 2016, GEM is showcasing the following five French companies at MAIsOn&ObjET in Asia and the Americas.

1. With its refined outdoor furniture, Sifas captures the eternal feeling of summer. built to withstand the elements, its pieces are durable and eco-friendly, catering to discriminating customers worldwide. sifas.com 2. Working with an array of designers from all over the world, Fermob specializes in outdoor furniture made with metal and powder paints. fermob.com 3. serving a wide range of tastes, Gautier has provided original,

custom-made furniture solutions for interiors for more than 50 years. It has also created jobs in the Vendée region of western France. gautier.co.uk 4. Objet de Curiosité offers unique furniture, surprising decorative pieces, and uncommon natural objects. The company works with local craftsmen to produce items tailormade for its customers in almost 60 countries. objetdecuriosite.com 5. Celebrating the past in style, Henryot & Cie produces a stunning array of classic chairs, handcrafted with intricate detail to suit any interior. henryot-cie.fr

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MIAMI STYLE & STARCHITECTURE | 60 Thanks to the extraordinary talents of architectural visionaries from around the globe, Miami’s skyline is constantly changing.

A tour of 10 new and iconic landmarks.

Long gone are the days when Miami was a sleepy resort town by the sea. Today the city is a vital international center attracting some of the world’s most important creative thinkers and influencers, as well as renowned artists, designers, and architects from the Americas and beyond. Returning for a bigger and better second year, MAISON&OBJET AMERICAS finds the perfect backdrop in the color, vibrancy, and imagination of the Magic City. On the following pages, explore the worlds of art, culture, and design—Miami-style.

DESIGN IN THE ’HOODS | 66 Three Miami neighborhoods— the Design District, Brickell, and Wynwood—are taking design and the visual arts to new heights.

ART AROUND TOWN | 74 Miami boasts some of the hottest museums in the country—and they’ve got stunning world-class exhibitions awaiting your visit during M&O AMERICAS.

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Style & Starchitecture MiaMi’s exuber ant sk yline continues to rise, courtesy of the world’s a-list architects. by robyn a. friedman

Sensuous Sculpture: One Thousand Museum, Zaha Hadid’s first residential project in the Western Hemisphere, resembles a massive yet delicate objet d’art. Located on Biscayne Boulevard, the 62-story tower, which will be completed posthumously, is designed to deemphasize the unique private terraces and create a sleek, dynamic sculptural effect from the base to the crown.

If you haven’t been to MIaMI recently, you May be In for a surprIse. No longer a sleepy Southern town with a touch of Art Deco, Miami has emerged as a modern international city and financial hub. And a wave of new construction, both residential and commercial—as evidenced by the sea of cranes visible across its steel, concrete, and glass skyline—is transforming the city even further. Much of that new construction is the work of the world’s top architects, who are putting their permanent mark on Miami.

Unlike European cities, built centuries ago, Miami has been something of a blank canvas for architects, designers, and city planners, giving them the opportunity to create a new—and highly designed—urban center.

“Architects are dreamers, and what we dream is that our ideas become reality,” says Bernardo Fort-Brescia, a founding principal of the Miami-based firm Arquitectonica, which has designed more than 100 buildings here, infusing the city with a bold modernism. “Miami is an amazing sort of fantasyland for architects because there are developers willing to make those ideas reality.” Fort-Brescia, who has designed structures all over the globe, says he has never seen a metropolis transform itself so quickly—in Miami’s case, 25 to 30 years.

But the world’s elite architects are coming to Miami for practical reasons as well: They’ve been recruited by developers to lend their star power to local ventures. “We are fortunate to have a new breed of visionary developers who are doing a great service to the city by enlisting these architects to design their projects,” says Rodolphe el-Khoury, dean of the University of Miami School of Architecture.

“Starchitects” add value in two ways. “They’re famous because they’re good,” el-Khoury says, so they deliver design excellence. But they also have name recognition—a brand—which helps a developer market and promote a project.

“We try to differentiate ourselves,” says Edgardo Defortuna of Fortune International Group, developer of Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach, a 192-unit condominium building designed by the Pritzker Prize – winning Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron. “Very good architects are a key component of delivering a product that the high-end, sophisticated customer is looking for.”

Miami is perhaps best known for its pastel Art Deco buildings, featured prominently in iconic television shows like Miami Vice. But it’s also home to a variety of other architectural styles—Mediterranean Revival, Miami Modern, and everything in between. And the influence of architecture’s A-listers—Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, César Pelli, Renzo Piano, and Frank Gehry, to name a few—is visible throughout the city.

“There are really two major global destination cities on the East Coast of the United States: New York and Miami,” says Louis Birdman, one of the developers of One Thousand Museum, a 62-story Miami condo building designed by Hadid. “There’s always been innovation in building design in Miami, and that’s attracted not only people who want to live or vacation here, but a lot of avant-garde people in all different areas, including architecture.”

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Brickell city centre South Miami Avenue between Sixth and Eighth Streets 305-521-1616; brickellcitycentre.com Designed by Arquitectonica, Brickell City Centre is a $1.05 billion, 5.3 million-squarefoot mixed-use development in downtown Miami. Its first phase includes a shopping center, two residential towers, a hotel, and two office towers, as well as the $30 million Climate Ribbon, an elevated steel, fabric, and glass trellis spanning 150,000 square feet that provides natural ventilation and shelter.

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eighty Seven Park 8701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305-834-4999; eightysevenpark.com A 70-unit beachfront condominium building, Eighty Seven Park was designed by the Pritzker Prize– winning Renzo Piano Building Workshop to “float” above both land and sea.

The vision was to create a coastal sanctuary with the ground floor almost receding from view and the building appearing to levitate above the trees and neighboring park. The elliptical shape of the structure has a nautical inspiration, according to Antoine Chaaya, a Renzo Piano partner, and is intended to capture the serenity found between sky and earth.

FontaineBleau miami Beach 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305-538-2000; fontainebleau.com This iconic Miami Beach landmark—a playground for the wealthy when it opened in 1954, designed by Morris Lapidus—completed a $1 billion expansion and renovation in November 2008. Its gently curving façade once symbolized Miami Beach glamour, attracting celebrities such as Bob Hope, Judy Garland, and Lucille Ball. The hotel now has 1,504 guest rooms spread across two new luxury all-suite towers and the two original Fontainebleau buildings. The renovation restored Lapidus’s signature details, such as the bow-tie design motif, circular ceilings, and grand columns, while introducing modern luxury.

Faena verSailleS contemPorary 34th Street and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 305-534-8800; faena.com Faena Versailles Contemporary was designed to maximize views of the ocean, Biscayne Bay, and the Miami skyline, with sweeping curved terraces and corner windows that soften the interior. Featuring 41 residences, the structure is by architect Brandon Haw, a former partner of Foster + Partners, who founded Brandon Haw Architecture in 2014.

Haw says he sketched a lot while designing Faena Versailles Contemporary, “being very mindful of the responsibility to create a harmonious relationship between four different buildings in the Faena District.”

Jade Signature 16901 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach 888-717-5314; jadesignature.com Featuring 192 condominiums, this 57-story building and its grounds were designed by the Pritzker Prize – winning Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron, the Parisian interior design company PYR (led by PierreYves Rochon), and the renowned Miamibased landscape architecture firm Raymond Jungles. According to Herzog & de Meuron, “Jade Signature is very much about bringing the structure to the fore, so glass is protected from the sun and the heat, and large terraces are provided throughout. The project uses structure in the most basic way and turns it into something sculptural.”

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by Brandon Haw with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline; Herzog & de Meuron created Jade Signature as a sculptural exclamation point on Sunny Isles Beach.

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New World Center 500 17th St., Miami Beach 305-673-3330; nws.edu New World Center is the concert hall and campus of the New World Symphony, led by its founder and artistic director, Michael Tilson Thomas. The design emerged from a close collaboration between Thomas and architect Frank Gehry, and the building is Gehry’s first Florida commission. The main entrance of New World Center features a soaring 80-foot-high glass curtain wall, providing uninterrupted views of the six-story skylit main atrium and dramatic interior.

The curtain wall is transparent and disappears when lit from within. The entrance also features a wavelike white canopy.

One Thousand Museum 1000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 855-663-6873; 1000museum.com One Thousand Museum is internationally acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid’s first residential skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere, and also, sadly, her last, as the 65-year-old Pritzker Prize– winning architect passed away suddenly in March. When it opens in 2018, the 62-story tower will contain 83 residences.

“The architects wanted to get away from what they saw as the prototypical condo building in Miami, which was a repetitive series of stacked balconies,” says Louis Birdman, one of the developers. “They wanted to create something where the structure was more expressive and the balcony was deemphasized.” The building features a distinctive exoskeleton that will be manufactured in Dubai and shipped to Miami.

Pérez Art Museum Miami 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 305-375-3000; pamm.org A highly visible landmark designed by Herzog & de Meuron, Pérez Art Museum Miami ref lects both the natural and urban landscapes of the city. Oriented toward Biscayne Bay, the facility includes 32,000 square feet of gallery space as well as educational facilities, a shop, a waterfront café, and exterior plazas and gardens. It sits on an elevated platform and below a canopy, which extends past the museum’s walls to create a shaded veranda.

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Frank Gehry collaborated closely with Michael Tilson Thomas to create New World Center, the home of Thomas’s New World Symphony. above, top to bottom: Frost Science will consist of four buildings constructed from recycled and sustainably sourced materials; PAMM features 32,000 square feet of gallery space and is connected to a waterfront promenade along Biscayne Bay.

Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 305-646-4200; miamisci.org Now under construction and scheduled to open in the late fall, the 250,000-square-foot, LEED Gold–certified Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science—designed by Grimshaw Architects in collaboration with the local firm Rodriguez and Quiroga Architects Chartered— will comprise four buildings on four acres of land. The project’s construction components include recycled rebar and glass, wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, and materials and paints with low chemical emissions. The design takes advantage of cooling breezes, the orientation of the sun (for solar power), and the views of relevant marine and human habitats.

Residences by Armani/Casa 18975 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach 786-629-1660; rbacmiami.com Rising to 56 stories, the Residences by Armani/Casa consists of 308 luxury condominiums in a 649-foot-tall contemporary glass tower designed by César Pelli, featuring transparent terraces and dramatic glass window walls to support an indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

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Only a century agO, Miami was a blank canvas: an exotic city by the sea where pioneers envisioned and built a playground for the wealthy as well as a new center for trade to boost the American economy.

Since then, the Magic City has evolved into a modern metropolis, brimming with high design, that attracts visitors, entrepreneurs, and the international elite. In the last decade alone, three areas—the Design District, Brickell, and Wynwood—have transformed Miami from a paint-by-numbers landscape into a masterpiece whose neighborhoods have distinct personalities, celebrated design features, and endless charm.

4 The Design DisTricT Any conversation about design in Miami must, of course, begin with the Design District. A onetime pineapple farm, the area’s present character began to take shape in the 1920s, when Theodore Moore built his first furniture store in the neighborhood. Through the booms and busts of Miami’s short history, the furniture district rose and fell, until the local real estate development company Dacra began acquiring property there in the mid-’90s, renovating the Moore and Melin buildings and bringing in Holly Hunt to open a showroom.

“This was the first new project where design was being shown on the street and you didn’t need a license to walk in the shops,” says Craig Robins, CEO and president of Dacra. “In its moment, it was a radical thing that was going against the grain.”

In the last decade, Art Basel has introduced the international contemporary art market to this furnituredesign town, fine restaurants like Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink have opened their doors, and DesignMiami has launched an annual contemporary design and furniture show, further elevating the district’s stature. “At that point, we’re not just a fun-in-the-sun place; we’re also a global city of cultural substance,” says Robins. “It was an amazing transition for Miami, and having the Design District play a central role in that was so exciting.”

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upscale fashion swept into town, beautifying the neighborhood with world-class design and art. Stroll around the Design District today and you’ll see outstanding works like Buckminster Fuller’s Fly’s Eye Dome, Xavier Veilhan’s larger-than-life Le Corbusier, and Zaha Hadid’s Elastika, which reshaped the Moore Building. Other large-scale pieces—such as Marc Newson’s 100-foot-long Dash Fence, at Design and Architecture Senior High School, and Konstantin Grcic’s Netscape, a web of 24 hanging chairs—give the district the cachet of a first-class gallery, offering spectacular works of art at every turn and sharpening the area’s focus on design. “Really, we just embellished on the DNA of the Design District,” says Robins. “The addition of fashion allowed us to do things in a more elaborate way. We had more resources because [fashion] increased the value of the neighborhood.”

The buildings changed as well. The Palm Court complex, with its cobalt-blue glass façade, is a brilliant piece of design by Sou Fujimoto, while eminent Japanese architects Jun Aoki and Mirei Uchibe created the luxurious four-story Louis Vuitton flagship store, turning high-end shopping into an exercise in design appreciation. The arrival of Bulgari, Valentino, Tom Ford, Hermès, Dior, and many other luxury labels further transformed the district and the shopping experience.

“It’s a neighborhood that’s very different from the kind of opportunity the fashion brands are normally offered,” Robins explains, “so they’re inspired to do these flagship stores, but also stores that are creative in a different way because we celebrate art and design.”

One wouldn’t hire Jun Aoki to design a store in a mall, he points out.

Even the parking structures here are photoworthy. For the western face of the City View Garage, architect Leong Leong created a foliage-style pattern from titanium-coated stainless steel panels, while the eastern side features an IwamotoScott design employing a digitally fabricated modulated metal screen.

Acclaimed artist John Baldessari added two murals—Fun (Part 1) and Fun (Part 2)—that let art-loving district visitors know what to expect from the moment they arrive.

“The idea is that you can walk around the Design District and it’s like an outdoor museum, with art, design, architecture, graphic design, installations,” Robins says. “When you combine it all, it’s an exciting place.”

As spectacular as it is from the outside, the district’s interiors are just as impressive. Stores such as Loewe—with its massive 18th-century granary front and center—have incorporated works of art into their spaces in organic and interesting ways. “It’s just brilliant,” says Robins.

The district’s growth continues with the arrival of new stores like Rag & Bone, Tory Burch, Saint

High Design: Fendi (top left) and Cartier (top right) are among the roster of luxury brands living in the Design District; IwamotoScott’s City View Garage (bottom right) adds tropical flair and more shopping; Zaha Hadid’s Elastika (bottom left) helped reshape the Moore Building.

Places to Go: Design District Brown Jordan: Luxury outdoor furnishings showcased on repurposed Miami-Dade County pine, coral rock, and organic concrete flooring. 3625 NE Second Ave.; brownjordan.com Michael’s Genuine: This landmark restaurant from Michael Schwartz is the meeting spot that helped put the Design District on the map. 130 NE 40th St.; michaelsgenuine.com Louis Vuitton: Just as impressive as the designer handbags and accessories is the French fashion house’s new store, featuring an impeccable interior design. 140 NW 39th St.;

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us.louisvuitton.com de la Cruz Collection: The renowned, privately funded contemporary art space is open to the public at no cost. 23 NE 41st St.; delacruzcollection.org Loewe: Creative director Jonathan Anderson presents the 170-year-old luxury brand as a work of art. 3841 NE Second Ave.; loewe.com

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Laurent, Alice and Olivia, and Diane von Furstenberg.

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami is building a permanent home in the Design District, featuring more than 20,000 square feet of gallery space and a 15,000-square-foot public sculpture garden. The area is already home to the esteemed de la Cruz Collection.

Art is everywhere you turn in the Design District, a neighborhood that has elevated Miami’s status in the international art world. And thanks to the dedication of its business patrons, the district is a beacon for design and fashion lovers from across the globe.

Says Robins, “Collectively, it is a wonderful place that celebrates art, architecture, and design.”

4 Brickell The evolution of Brickell from tony Miami suburb to supercity happened seemingly overnight, with statement-making luxury high-rises and hotels and a true urban core springing up alongside the neighborhood’s “Millionaires’ Row” of waterfront mansions in less than half a century.

When Hong Kong – based Swire Properties came to the city in 1979 and purchased Brickell Key, it was a barren island. Today, it’s a model of architectural elegance, with stately columns and tall, thin windows on its mostly white residential buildings, matching office structures, and the grand, modern Mandarin Oriental hotel. A pioneer in innovative city development, Swire went against the grain and surrounded the island with a public walkway instead of pushing buildings right up to the water.

“We went against very expensive advice, but being part of the Brickell community was very important,” says Stephen Owens, president of Swire Properties, about the mile-long path that’s frequented by joggers, parents pushing strollers, and locals soaking in the view. “It was perhaps the most relevant decision we made with Brickell Key. Today it’s very fashionable and everyone is trying to do it, which is a good thing.”

As the neighborhood grew, designers continued to focus on the water and the best ways to allow residents to enjoy it. According to Bernardo Fort-Brescia, a founding principal of the architectural firm Arquitectonica, each residential tower his company designs revolves around the outdoors. “The outdoors is our lifestyle here,” he says, noting that a terrace is at the heart of every design. “The terrace allows you to sculpt the building, give it life, catch the sun, and create the shadow.”

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Urban Oasis: Brickell City Centre (above left) has a thriving urban plan filled with high design; Massimo Iosa Ghini’s lobby design (above right) for Brickell Flatiron features floor-to-ceiling curves that mimic the building’s façade.

architects taking advantage of that by incorporating ground-floor restaurants, shops, and bars into new buildings instead of limited-use private gardens.

Add i ng to t he sense of com mu n it y i n Brickell’s lively public spaces, developers such as the Related Group have installed world-class sculptures and paintings. There’s Fernando Botero’s Male Torso in front of Mary Brickell Village, and at 444 Brickell are Julio Le Parc’s Torsion 1 and José Carlos Martinat’s Manifestos. Currently in the works are murals by Argentine artist Fabián Burgos on the façade of Brickell Heights and by Markus Linnenbrink at SLS Brickell. “What we’re doing is injecting the city with a life and art that’s accessible to everybody,” says Patricia Hanna, Related’s art director. “It all indicates Miami as being a real cultural center.”

Hanna explains that works of art are often chosen first and the buildings designed with them in mind, which adds to the feeling of community in both the building and the city. “People take a sense of ownership when a project belongs to their building,” she says. “It becomes part of their own collection.”

Brickell’s buildings increasingly ref lect Miami’s standing as an international metropolis, becoming both more functional and more monumental.

When it’s completed, Ugo Colombo’s Brickell Flatiron will be the tallest residential tower south of Manhattan, while Swire Properties’ five-block Brickell City Centre will exemplify urban living by combining retail, residential, hotel, and office space and by connecting to the renovated Metromover transportation system. It will also feature the $30 million Climate Ribbon, an undulating glass and steel canopy that allows the wind to cool the structure. Intended to serve as a classic urban hub, Brickell City Centre is modeled after similar Swire Properties centers in Hong Kong and Beijing—but with a Miami flair. “Each time we do one, we learn a bit more and our concept is refined,” says Swire’s Owens. “It was really about having some distinction to the design, and there are layers to that distinction now—the shape of the buildings, the glass, the balcony detail, and things that are more striking, like the Climate Ribbon.”

Brickell is all about designing for the future.

“We design for the next 100 years,” says Fort-Brescia.

“I think Brickell will stack up very high in design quality around the world for the period of history that we are living.”

Places to Go: Brickell El Tucan: Reflecting the style of Havana’s supper clubs in the 1950s, this restaurant and club features vintage lighting from Paris. 1111 SW First Ave.; eltucanmiami.com Marion: This popular brasserie is inspired by those in the South of France and features furniture by Maison Drucker. 1111 SW First Ave.; marionmiami.com Avant Gallery: Pop art at its most eye-popping from Alec Monopoly, Andy Warhol, BNS, and many others.

270 Biscayne Blvd.; avantgallery.com Sidebar: A relaxed neighborhood drinking spot with unfinished benches and string lights, reminiscent of an outdoor beer garden. 337 SW Eighth St.; sidebarmiami.com Komodo: David Grutman’s modern Asian eatery features five bird’s-nest pods designed

by Dedon for private elevated dining. 801 Brickell Ave.; komodomiami.com

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“Wynwood is the perfect canvas for street art because of the juxtaposition of the history of the community and the new urban development taking place,” says artist Don Rimx. “The new imposing on the old. The old conforming to the unstoppable changes. That dynamic alone makes for interesting conversation—a conversation expressed by the art on its walls.”

The metamorphosis has attracted cool bars, lively restaurants, hip entertainment, and crowds bouncing from gallery to gallery, turning Wynwood into a destination for tourists and locals alike. This transformation was the vision of real estate developer Tony Goldman, who not only saw the neighborhood’s promise but also laid the groundwork for the creation of a thriving community.

“He understood the potential of a run-down industrial neighborhood and knew how to convince a group of already-established galleries to follow his instincts,” says Diana Lowenstein, owner of one of the first galleries to move to Wynwood, in 2006. “Today Wynwood is world-renowned as one of the richest openair museums, gathering one of the largest and most exciting collections of murals and street art in the world.”

Lowenstein and respected collectors like the Margulies and Rubell families anchored the art scene in Wynwood and changed the area’s vibe. Industrial became sexy, and a hip young crowd streamed in. The Wynwood Walls became a playground for artists and a popular place for locals to congregate, gaze at the art, and enjoy a cocktail or two.

“Young artists created Wynwood,” says FortBrescia, who likens the neighborhood to New York City’s Soho or Meatpacking District. “It wasn’t created by the establishment. It was created by the progressive, avant-garde thinkers of a new generation.”

Just as new residential, hospitality, and dining options fueled the growth of Brickell, the same is happening in Wynwood. Fort-Brescia’s Arquitectonica is adding apartments and hotel rooms to the area, courtesy of more than half a dozen projects—small and midrise residential buildings and boutique hotels that won’t jeopardize Wynwood’s distinctive flavor. They won’t have the colossal parking garages or lavish amenities you find in Brickell.

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“Wynwood is the perfect canvas for street art because of the juxtaposition of the history of the community and the new urban development taking place.” —don rimx Places to Go: WynWood Peter Tunney Gallery: Do what the wall says and don’t panic; instead be grateful for the coolest spot in the Wynwood Walls. 220 NW 26th St.; petertunney.com Wynwood Diner: Enjoy craft cocktails in a new take on old-school Americana.

2601 NW Second Ave.; wynwooddiner.com KYU: A former Zuma chef brings Asian-inspired cuisine to Wynwood and puts his work on display with an open kitchen. 251 25th St.; kyumiami.com SWGR Gallery: Celebrated street artist Iena Cruz painted the front of this gallery, which also boasts a 200-gallon aquarium filled with pilchards.

2235 NW Second Ave.; swgrgallery.com Beaker and Gray: This new restaurant and bar features rich wood beams, aged Chicago brick, two grand bronze chandeliers, and Calacatta marble countertops.

2637 N. Miami Ave.; beakerandgray.com

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More than a decade ago, art Basel in MiaMi Beach attracted international art dealers and collectors to a community known mostly for sun, sand, surf, and a glittering lifestyle. Today, largely due to the efforts of Miami’s private (and philanthropic) collectors, combined with the work of dedicated museum curators, the area has become a crucible of culture. “The art scene is so dynamic,” says Jill Deupi, director and chief curator of the Lowe Art Museum. “It extends way beyond Art Basel and one week in December.”

Distinctive design and art neighborhoods abound. The Wynwood Art District has dozens of galleries and private museums and features the now-famous Wynwood Walls. The Design District will soon be home to the Institute of Contemporary Art, in a stunning building designed by the Spanish firm Aranguren + Gallegos Arquitectos. Meanwhile, local artists and a handful of galleries, enticed by lower rents, are establishing new art neighborhoods in Little Haiti and the warehouses of the Little River Business District.

At the heart of it all are Miami’s museums, both private and public, which are constantly adding to their holdings and attracting highly talented staffs of professionals. In recent months alone, Franklin Sirmans was lured away from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to become the director of Pérez Art Museum Miami, while Ellen Salpeter left New York’s Jewish Museum to helm the Institute of Contemporary Art. “Miami is a special place,” says Deupi, a Connecticut transplant. “It’s cosmopolitan and international—and very exhilarating.”

PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI Formerly the Miami Art Museum, Pérez Art Museum Miami changed its name and moved into a dynamic new facility in 2013 when the real-estate mogul Jorge M. Pérez donated $20 million in cash and $20 million worth of art from his private collection of Latin American works. With its lush hanging gardens, 120,000 square feet of interior space, and special architectural details, PAMM is the keystone of the triumvirate of museums that give downtown Miami’s Museum Park its name. PAMM recently tapped Franklin Sirmans, a highly respected art critic and former curator of contemporary art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, to be its new director. (“He’s a rock star,” said one board member.) Noted for an exhibition program that focuses on local public art and its history, Sirmans told The Miami Herald, “We all know that there’s a lot of incredible art in Miami, and the museum can be that central spot where everybody can come together and talk about these things.”

Must see: The Michele Oka Doner exhibition “How I Caught a Swallow in Mid-Air,” organized by Thom Collins, PAMM’s former director and now president of the Barnes Foundation. The show features Oka Doner’s functional designs, ceramics, and works on paper, including the stunning cyanotype print that inspired the exhibit’s title. The Miami native’s work is also on display at Miami International Airport, where she designed the floors, using local flora as her inspiration. 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-375-3000; pamm.org THE WOLFSONIAN—FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Located in Miami’s Art Deco district, the Wolfsonian documents the persuasive power of art and design through its extensive collection of rare books, graphic arts, glass, and furniture, from the Industrial Revolution to the end of World War II. Must see: As commercial flights from the US to Cuba resume, “Promising Paradise: Cuban Allure, American Seduction” explores the quixotic relationship between the two countries from 1919 to 1959. “In this period, there was a tremendous cultural exchange,” explains Francis Luca, chief librarian of the Wolfsonian and cocurator of the exhibition. The show—based largely on a collection assembled and donated by Vicki Gold Levi—includes a look at the first major wave of tourism to Cuba, when America’s elite flocked there to escape Prohibition. Postcards, advertisements, and photography chronicle the high life. Later, celebrities from the US—Tony Bennett, Marlon Brando, Spencer Tracy—worked and played there, casting a spell on the American middle class. “It was spring break for adults,” says Luca, a holiday frozen by the Cuban missile crisis in 1959.

1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-531-1001; wolfsonian.org PATRICIA & PHILLIP FROST ART MUSEUM—FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Since debuting in 2008 in its dramatic 46,000-square-foot structure, designed by Yann Weymouth of the architectural firm HOK, the Frost Art Museum has become an essential part of Miami’s growing arts community.

Outside, it boasts a sprawling sculpture park; inside, the galleries are bathed in natural light, thanks to architectural “petals” that scatter sunlight. Its collection includes American and European prints from the 1960s and ’70s as well as photography and works by contemporary Caribbean and Latin American artists.

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A detail of a Roman mosaic, from the exhibit “Predators and Prey” at the Frost Art Museum; a silver disk from Peru, part of “Kay Pacha” at the Lowe Museum; The Dream of the Princess (2016)

by Marielle Plaisir, from an exhibit of her work at MOCA. opposite page: Untitled (1987)

by John Miller, from “I Stand, I Fall” at ICA Miami.

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LOWE ART MUSEUM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI The Lowe Art Museum, which began as three classrooms at the University of Miami in 1952, received a tremendous boost in 2008 from philanthropists Sheldon and Myrna Palley, who donated $1.7 million to construct a 4,000-square-foot pavilion for contemporary glassworks and studio art. Today, the Lowe features the largest collection in the Southeast, with more than 17,500 objects in its permanent holdings, from Greek and Roman antiquities to modern art, as well as international work from Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Must see: Jill Deupi, the museum’s director and chief curator, recommends that MAISoN&obJET participants head directly to the newest wing, the Myrna and Sheldon Palley Pavilion, with its $3.5 million collection of glass and ceramic works. of particular note are two recent acquisitions: a multimedia piece by Mexico’s de la Torre brothers, who take “a very contemporary approach to a traditional medium,” and Rick beck’s largescale cast-glass sculpture. In the main building, “Kay Pacha: Reciprocity with the Natural World” is “a feast for the eyes,” Deupi notes. Presenting items from the Lowe’s extensive collection of pre-Columbian art, masks, precious vessels of sterling silver and gold, and royal robes made from parrot feathers, it reflects a time when there was fluidity between humans and nature. For those missing the bass Museum (which is closed for an extensive renovation and expansion), Deupi suggests “Dürer to Rubens: Northern European Art.” Its price-

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1955) from the Wolfsonian’s “Promising Paradise.”

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Must see: If you missed “Predators and Prey: A Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel” when it was at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York or the Field Museum in Chicago, be sure to visit the Frost to see the exhibit’s massive (50 feet by 27 feet), opulent mosaic floor, circa the third century CE. Discovered during excavations for a highway project at Lod and on loan from the Israel Antiquities Authority, the panels portray exotic beasts and a rich undersea world. 10975 SW 17th St., 305-348-2890; frost.fiu.edu

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less works are on loan to the Lowe until the Bass reopens in the fall. Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables, 305-284-3535; miami.edu/lowe

Private in Public Miami’s top collectors of contemporary art roll out the red carpet to all.

THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami calls itself “the museum where new art is discovered.” Well-known for its bold explorations in cultural diversity, the museum supports both established and emerging artists.

Must see: Marielle Plaisir presents a stunningly thoughtful critique of prejudice in the exhibit “Acta Non Verba.” Recognized for her sitespecific works, paintings, animated stories, and tableaux vivants, the French-Guadeloupean artist fills all the museum’s galleries for this show. Natasha Colebrook-Williams, MOCA’s interim director, is particularly excited about a performance-art piece in which Plaisir, wearing a period costume and surrounded by symbols of colonial Guadeloupe, sits motionless for two hours. “It’s an intense illusion,” she says.

770 NE 125th St., Miami, 305-893-6211; mocanomi.org INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, MIAMI The new Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami is currently housed in a temporary space, until its 37,500-square-foot building, designed by the Madrid firm Aranguren + Gallegos Arquitectos, opens in the Design District later this year. But the temporary digs have not prevented its curators from mounting adventurous exhibitions.

Must see: “I Stand, I Fall,” a thought-provoking exhibit from John Miller, is not to be missed. “Without question, John is among the most influential, thoughtful, and political artists of our time, and his output has inspired generations of artists,” says ICA Miami’s deputy director and chief curator, Alex Gartenfeld.

“The exhibition uses the theme of the figure to explore how John has, time and again, asked pressing questions about the political and social nature of our reality—through beautiful, humorous, and subversive forms.” Of particular note is Miller’s ambitious architectural installation, a vast and immersive mirrored labyrinth that will be shown in the atrium gallery.

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InterIor DesIgn & LIfestyLe summIt the program will feature M&o exhibitors and experts in the field of design. For a complete schedule of summit talks, go to maison-objet.com/ en/americas/program/ events.

May 10 “Carlos Couturier, Experience Creator,” with Carlos Couturier, managing partner, Group Habita.

Moderated by Guy Dittrich, editor-at-large, Sleeper Magazine; 11 to 11:45 am.

[mam] póstropical by Guilherme Wentz. next page: Javier Gomez’s Flora Fractalis.

“Shop-otel: The Rising Influence of Retail Design in the Hospitality Space,” with Gray Davis, principal, Meyer Davis; Jason Holley, coprincipal, Universal Design Studio; Walter Trujillo, principal and design director, Gensler; Susan LaFleur, associate, Stantec.

Moderated by Guy Dittrich, editor-at-large, Sleeper Magazine; 1 to 1:45 pm.

“Evolving Spaces: Work - Home,” with Elina Cardet, interior design director and associate principal, and Pat Bosch, design director, Perkins+Will. Moderated

by Avinash Rajagopal, Metropolis; 2 to 2:45 pm.

“Architect at Large,” with Rafael de Cárdenas, owner, Architect at Large; 3 to 3:45 pm.

May 11 “The Fusion of Architecture and Gastronomy,” with Gulla Jónsdóttir, principal, Gulla

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Jónsdóttir Architecture + Design; 11 to 11:45 am.

tor, Design Leadership Network; 1 to 1:45 pm.

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“Landscapes and Gardens,” with Raymond Jungles, founder and principal, Raymond Jungles, Inc. Moderated

by Spencer Bailey, editor-in-chief, Surface; 12 to 12:45 pm.

“Art and Interior Design Fusion,” with Carlos Junqueira, founder, Espasso; 2 to 2:45 pm.

Scheduled class topics: May 10: Explore the winemaking process.

May 11: A discussion of New World versus Old World wines.

May 12: How to pair wine with food.

May 13: How art has influenced wine labeling by some of the world’s most iconic wine brands.

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“Local Artisans Meet Design: Embellishing Belize,” with Samuel Amoia, owner, Samuel Amoia; Colin Hannan, director, Itz’Ana. Moderated by Catherine Dash, contributing editor; 1 to 1:45 pm.

“Martyn Lawrence Bullard,” with Martyn Lawrence Bullard, founder, Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design; 3 to 3:45 pm.

May 12 “The Intersection of Fashion and Design,” with Neal Beckstedt, principal, Neal Beckstedt Studio; Jessie Carrier and Mara Miller, principals, Carrier & Company; Lisa Frantz and Lydia Marks, principals, Marks and Frantz.

Moderated by Danielle Barr, vice president, global sales business development, Dering Hall; 11 to 11:45 am.

“From the Material to the Object,” with Humberto Campana, cofounder, Estudio Campana; 3 to 3:45 pm.

May 13 “The Power of Branding Through Licensing and Strategic Partnerships,” with Lonni Paul, principal and owner, Lonni Paul Design; Jamie Beckwith, designer and owner, Jamie Beckwith Collection. Moderated by Meredith Xavier, principal and founder, The Ligné Group; 12 to 12:45 pm.

“Brand Building in the Digital Age: Using Social Media to Build Your Business,” with Lauren Gold, industry marketing, Houzz; 1 to 1:45 pm.

“The Talents of Tomorrow Today,” with Javier Gomez, Guilherme Wentz, Ben Medansky, great things to People, Ad Hoc; 2 to 2:45 pm.

“Luxury on Board,” with Thierry Gaugain, founder, Gaugain; 3 to 3:45 pm.

“Globalizing Architecture,” with Bernardo Fort-Brescia, principal, Arquitectonica; 12 to 12:45 pm.

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“Amazing Spaces: The Crossover Between Residential and Hospitality Design,” with Tamara Kaye Honey, principal and creative director, House of Honey; Frank De Biasi, founder and principal, Frank De Biasi Interiors, LLC. Moderated by Rebecca Birdwell, managing direc-

Abaco Wines’ certified sommeliers will welcome fairgoers with daily tastings of specialty wines and cheeses. In addition, free 45-minute winethemed classes will be offered each evening at 6 pm during the fair.

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Minotti MiaMi Every afternoon during M&O AMERICAS, join Minotti Miami for a complimentary glass of wine in its exclusive 10,000-square-foot showroom, which offers exquisitely handcrafted Italian furniture in a complete lifestyle concept. Minotti is known for its quality and timeless design. The home furnishings and outdoor collections, designed by famed Italian architect Rodolfo Dordoni, will be on display. May 10 to 13, noon to 6 pm. 3801 NE Second Ave., 305-3069300

Design Pub Design Pub, created in 2006 by Jessica AcostaRubio, will host daily design workshops in Palm Court. This collaboration marks the first time that these two collectives have worked together and heralds Design Pub’s Paris debut in the coming year.

May 9 to 14, 11 am to 1 pm

bulthauP Please join Bulthaup for an evening of stimulating conversation with architect Chad Oppenheim in “Crafting Paradise: Architecture

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Maison&objet aMericas runs from May 10 to May 13, 2016, at the Miami beach convention center (1901 Convention Center Dr.). Here is a guide to special programming and events of interest during the fair. For more information, go to maison-objet.com/ en/americas.

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Jonathan adler Jonathan Adler will host a MAiSOn&ObJEt breakfast reception to showcase its new Spring 2016 collection. May 11, 10 am to noon. 4040 NE Second Ave., Ste. 102, 305-5760200; jonathanadler.com

adriana hoyos Furnishings Designer Adriana Hoyos will celebrate the publication of her new book, Adriana Hoyos: A Passion for Design, with a private cocktail reception and book signing for clients, guests, and media representatives. this book marks a milestone in her career as it highlights her talent as a furniture designer as well as her innovative interior design portfolio. it gives the reader a firsthand look at the creation process and intimate details of each collection and project. May 12, 6 to 8 pm. 140 NE 39th St., 305572-9052

ermenegildo Zegna in celebration of MAiSOn&ObJEt AMEriCAS, discover ZegnArt, a global collaboration between Zegna and renowned international artists. Join us for aperitifs and canapés on May 12, and receive an exclusive gift with any

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welcomes fair attendees at the Convention Center and at its showroom in the Design District. On Friday, May 13, visitors to the Miami showroom will be greeted with afternoon prosecco and a viewing of the entire collection, featuring designs by baxter, Gallotti & radice, Giorgetti, riva 1920, Missoni Home, and more.

May 13. 3841 NE Second Ave., Ste. 101, 305-5721123; internum.com

purchase of $1,000 or more from May 10 to 13.

May 10 to 13; cocktail reception on May 12, 1 to 6 pm. 132 NE 39th St., 305-576-0179

niBa home nibA Home will present “Heroes tour 2016” by Doug Meyer, an exhibit composed of 50 revealing portraits of creative icons—artists, designers, filmmakers, dancers, and interior designers—who were some of the first victims of AiDS. the portraits are richly documented with historical information, including the achievements of each hero. All refer to the stylized forms of medallions, cameos, intaglios, and sculpted busts and are embellished with drawing, painting, collage, and sculptural elements.

Reception, May 12, 6 to 9 pm. 39 NE 39th St., 305573-1939; nibahome.com

Panerai Panerai is pleased to welcome fair attendees to its Patricia Urquiola– designed flagship boutique, located in Palm Court. On display from May 6 to 13 will be “Simple Joys—Panerai Celebrates People & Passion with Eng tay,” in which the acclaimed artist and enthusiastic Panerai collector shares meaningful pieces from his own art collection for guests to enjoy. During the entire week, visitors will also enjoy previewing new pieces from Panerai’s 2016 Collection. Prosecco and italian refreshments will be served in the afternoon on thursday, May 12. May 6 to 13. 140 NE 39th St., Ste. 101, 305-908-4518

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Parmigiani will host an exhibition featuring rare and unique pieces from Lalique’s Anemone Collection. The flower, which symbolizes purity and innocence, is a motif that has been transformed with new shapes, colors, sizes, and uses to create a fresh vision and iconic designs. the exhibition will be on view from May 10 through 13. Champagne reception, May 12, 6 to 8 pm. 140 NE 39th St., Ste. 108, 305-260-7770

in celebration of MAiSOn&ObJEt AMEriCAS, Miami’s most prominent museums and galleries will offer free admission to fairgoers, with some venues presenting special pop-up displays. Attendees must show their badge to receive free admission to Pérez Art Museum Miami (1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-3753000; pamm.org), the Wolfsonian–FiU (1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 303-531-1001; wolfsonian.org), the Museum of Contemporary Art north Miami (770 NE 125th St., North Miami, 305-893-6211; mocanomi.org), and the Lowe Art Museum (1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables, 305-284-3535; lowemuseum.org).

Vhernier & de Vecchi Boutique Vhernier & De Vecchi invite you to their second annual MAiSOn&ObJEt AMEriCAS reception. the creative director of the italian silversmith De Vecchi Milano 1935 will meet clients and unveil the 2016 collection. De Vecchi Milano 1935 is an iconic italian brand that has partnered with Vhernier, whose inspiration also comes from the worlds of art and design. May 12, 5 to 8 pm. 140 NE 39th St., Ste. 137, 786-615-2722

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installations, and open access to top showrooms and boutiques. Following a private event, Miami ironside’s more than 65 showrooms and studios will open their doors to the public for an evening of live music, craft cocktails, and more. May 9, 7 to 10 pm. 7610 NE Fourth Ct., 305-438-9002; miamiironside.com

dcota the Design Center of the Americas is one of the world’s largest design campuses, with 800,000 square feet and more than 60 showrooms. to welcome MAiSOn&ObJEt AMEriCAS, DCOtA will host a series of cocktail receptions, showroom visits, and product launches for attendees and exhibitors, with many of the showrooms offering their own programming. Cocktail receptions will take place tuesday through thursday from 3 to 5 pm.

Complimentary shuttle service will run between the fair at the Miami beach Convention Center and DCOtA throughout the four-day event. For more information on events and receptions during the fair, visit dcota. com/event/maisonobjet.

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MAiSOn&ObJEt AMEriCAS will honor rafael de Cárdenas as its Designer of the Year at the Moore building in the Design District (4040 NE Second Ave.) on May 10 at 7 pm. by invitation only. (See the feature on de Cárdenas on page 34.) n

the showrooms and studios of Miami ironside, in the city’s historic Upper Eastside, will host Campus Collective: Fete de Design to kick off Design Week Miami and M&O AMEriCAS. the evening will feature a celebration of design culture, special

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of the Home by Oppenheim Architecture, A Conversation with Architect Chad Oppenheim.” Enjoy a glass of wine and delectable appetizers by Gaggenau chef Stella Giraldella in the new Miami showroom. May 11, 6 to 8 pm. 3805 NE Miami Ct., 305-573-7771

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