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Design superstar Kit Kemp discusses her latest ventures in hospitality, wallpapers and textiles.

Luxe talks with rising interior designer and architect Hugo Toro on what’s to come.

A new brand honors the rich heritage of Eastern Mediterranean cultures.

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As I write my final letter to you as the founding Editor in Chief of LUXE Interiors + Design, I am filled with joy and gratitude. Twenty years ago, we had a vision for what a regional design magazine could be. We started, as I believe all great things do, with a small, passionate and industrious team. Quietly, we built LUXE from one region into the powerhouse it is today. As I reflect on its influence— and consider the thousands of projects, professionals and covers that I have had the good fortune to publish—I am immensely proud. Having an ace team around me was invaluable. I thank all the editors, art directors, writers, photographers and stylists who make our stories compelling and our pages shine.

Most of all, I want to express appreciation to the architecture and design community. I admire people who are in both a creative and business pursuit, and it’s the architects, interior designers, builders, landscape architects, craftspeople and artisans who have been a constant source of inspiration. Thank you for letting me share your work with our audience. There are many more voices in design to discover and publish. I welcome my friend and colleague Jill Cohen into the Editor in Chief seat.

As I have an eye to the future and step into my new role as Chief Creative and Content Officer for the soon-to-launch LUXE DESIGN GUILD, I am energized about creating a new platform that will champion design. I’ve loved my time at the magazine, and I am very excited for what’s next.

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DELILAH MIAMI

The roaring twenties are alive and well in a supper club concept that has journeyed from the West Coast to South Florida. Delilah Miami joins counterparts in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, settling in at the Brickell Bay Boardwalk as the only tenant with its own boat slips. For the establishment’s new locale, h.wood Group turned to Built Design to carry out Delilah’s sophisticated glam style. Diners travel a grand staircase, enter a Turkish burl-wood lobby and discover a moody dining room in pinks and teals, accented with gold. Wallpapers adorn ceiling soffits, and signature caricatures by Blue Logan embellish the walls, lamps and menus. “We brought in unique patterns and textures—like custom seashell and jaguar-printed wallpapers—that complement our classic Delilah decor of pink booths, pink marble and more, introducing a Miami influence to our design,” says John Terzian, cofounder of h.wood Group. “Tied together with antique-inspired fixtures and finishings, the design is one truly fit for the Jazz Age.” Unique to the Brickell location: the outdoor terrace—offering views of Biscayne Bay—and the restaurant’s center stage, allowing for live entertainment in the evening, when the venue transforms into a lounge. delilahrestaurants.com

OPEN HOUSE GAGGENAU

Is it an art gallery, a coffee bar, a historical exhibit or a kitchen showroom? Gaggenau’s new brickand-mortar location in the Miami Design District is all of the above. The German appliance brand—part of BSH, alongside Bosch and Thermador—has made its Magic City debut with an experiential showroom. Patrons can stop in for coffee and wine in the lounge area, admire the work of artisans in another, take in views from the rooftop patio and learn the 341-year-old company’s history through an in-store film and artifact display. Merging South Florida and German aesthetics, Munich architecture firm 1zu33 designed the space with coastal tones, textured walls, wood elements and expanses of glass for a “Minimal Deco” style.

Contrasting the clean lines of the minimalist area, “The more Deco side—featuring the focal-point 400 series kitchen and lounge—has a 1940s-inspired color scheme of sandy corals, complemented by jade-green jewel-toned velvet sofas, architectural arches and fluted details,” says Heather Ryan, head of Gaggenau RNA, BSH Home Appliances Corporation. gaggenau.com

DESIGN 101

TWO NOTABLE PROS REFLECT ON THEIR STYLES AND WHAT’S EXCITING

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WRITTEN BY KRYSTAL RACANIELLO

Maca Carrera As this Miami designer and LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree expands her firm, she approaches each project with a distinct narrative. Here, Carrera shares what has been catching her eye. Design mantra: Create spaces that are visually striking yet timeless and sophisticated—a harmonious blend of contemporary, modern and classical. Favorite patterns: Chevron and herringbone. Color choice: Sherwin-Williams’ Snowbound. It’s a warm and soft hue that goes with any style. Every home needs: Greenery. Plants can magically soften any decor. @macainteriors

Caitlin Kah From her stunning new studio in Palm Beach, this LUXE Next In Design 99 talent creates fresh interiors that are just as stylish as they are functional. Read on as Kah tells us more about her design favorites. Studio slogan: Have fun and don’t take yourself too seriously. Go-to paint color: Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore. Preferred pattern: Stripes—every room needs a stripe. No home is complete without: Books. Design rule to live by: Measure twice, cut once. @caitlinkah

RETAIL THERAPY

CASA BRANCA ATELIER & SHOWROOM

The curated eye of designer Alessandra Branca is on full display in her new venture, the Casa Branca Atelier & Showroom. Complementing her retail boutique, this larger West Palm Beach outpost displays offerings throughout three galleries. The first welcomes guests into a warm, home-like environment that showcases Branca’s take on a living room, mixing vintage and modern pieces against a sunny floral wallcovering. The second space is a shoppable arrangement of furnishings and accessories. Finally, the showroom’s visual and textural treat culminates in the back gallery, home to Branca-designed collections of fabrics, wallpapers, furniture and objects. “My vision was to create a space that encompasses all the aspects I feel are important to building great interiors—and ultimately a better home—under one roof,” Branca says. casabranca.com

READING ROOM DÁLE

ZINE

After drawing a devoted following in Little River, independent art bookstore Dále Zine is directing admirers to the Miami Design District, its new home. The shop’s setting may be larger, but founders Lillian Banderas and Steve Saiz preserved the cozy feel and eclectic inventory of books, zines and artwork. “We wanted to steer clear of the conventional,” Saiz says. “Instead, we infused the space with a distinct charm and originality that reflects our passion for creativity and self-expression.” Grounded by red-and-white checkerboard flooring, the white-walled space features a rotating gallery exhibiting work by local artists such as Gabriel Alcala. “We take pride in spotlighting both emerging talents and established voices, ensuring there’s always something new and exciting to uncover,” he adds. dalezineshop.com

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BLUEPRINT

INDIAN CREEK RESIDENCES & YACHT CLUB

Among the high-rise condos emerging in Miami, a Bay Harbor Islands building opening in 2025 is standing out for standing small. At eight stories tall, the Indian Creek Residences & Yacht Club will consist of only nine homes spanning half-floor, full-floor and duplex units. Private balconies of each residence offer picturesque views of the water below, which houses six yacht slips. “The property is inspired by the nautical lines and feminine curves of the yachts and sailboats surrounding the waterway,” says Kobi Karp, the project’s architect, who embraced a midcentury modern style for the building’s curves. Ennea Garden Design, too, was influenced by the environs for the structure’s lush rooftop. “To withstand challenging weather conditions, we’ve chosen all native tree species with a touch of coconut palms,” landscape designer Enzo Enea says. Naturally, the water also drove Zarifi Design’s decisions for the interiors, which feature Gaggenau appliances, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and Fantini fixtures. “We designed the homes to complement the views, with open living spaces, soaking tubs and neutral materials that play up the surrounding nature,” designer Linda Zarifi shares. indiancreekresidences.com

CHECK IN THE VINETA HOTEL

Before it became The Chesterfield in 1989, it was The Vineta for half a century. The 1920s Palm Beach hotel, situated two blocks north of Worth Avenue, is returning to its roots, relaunching this fall as The Vineta Hotel. Now part of the Oetker Collection, which has partnered with Reuben Brothers for the project, the property represents the group’s first American offering. Interior designer Tino Zervudachi has been tapped to lead the renovation of the Mediterranean revival structure, which includes adjusting the number of guest rooms from 57 to 41 to allow for expanded opportunities. “The concept behind the design is to infuse a fresh Palm Beach feel by bringing in clean lines, a relaxed ambience and stylish palette of colors,” Zervudachi says. “My aim is to create a new venue for visitors and residents alike—taking extra care to enhance the exterior dining spaces both at the pool and courtyard—by establishing a cosmopolitan look that blends European design with the destination’s unmistakable aesthetic.” Stay tuned for a new poolside restaurant and an intimate bar, an enhanced courtyard for lush alfresco dining and a fresh take on the legendary Leopard Lounge, the town’s beloved local night spot. oetkercollection.com

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Dream Weaver

DESIGNER KIT KEMP REFLECTS ON HOW HER LOVE OF INTERNATIONAL CRAFT IS AN EVER-PRESENT THREAD THROUGH HER CREATIVE ENDEAVORS.

WRITTEN BY MICHELLE BRUNNER

If the recent quiet luxury trend is meant to be a visual palate cleanser, Kit Kemp’s interiors are the most delightful and sense-stirring amuse-bouche you’ve ever had: color-forward, pattern-happy, and embellished with a true connoisseur’s love of global art and craft. As the co-owner and creative director of Firmdale Hotels, with properties in London and New York, Kemp welcomes guests into her bespoke, kaleidoscopic world everyday on a single premise: “Even the most jaded business travelers should find something in the hotel that piques their curiosity, offers a sense of whimsy and brings out their inner child,” she says.

Nestled among Tribeca’s cobblestone streets, in the heart of Manhattan, the Warren Street Hotel—her latest hospitality venture—is a celebration of contemporary art and international artistry. Here, Kemp has gathered works by an impressive globe-spanning coterie of artisans, including Argentine designer

Cristián Mohaded’s basketweave towers and Ugandan artist Sanaa Gateja’s paperbead tapestries that mingle alongside Christopher Kurtz’s stepping-stones table. But she especially has a soft spot for textiles. “It’s the love of the loom,” she confesses. “When you’re bringing in that handmade quality, it doesn’t matter if you’re a crafter in Scotland or a weaver in Guatemala, they all have a made-by-hand feel, and you can see the handwriting of the person who made it.”

Kemp believes every textile is threaded with the DNA of its birthplace, whether that’s India, Mexico or Estonia, and just the simple act of thinking about those places spurs her creativity. The influence of this imaginative approach is evident in her new collection of fabrics and wallpaper for British heritage brand GP & J Baker.

The line’s whimsical prints feature the folkloric plates of ceramicist Robina Jack, a potato-stamped grid honoring the work of Pop artist Joe Tilson, and a colorful take on an archival 1920s woodland scene, among others. Reflects Kemp, “To look at things that fill you with love and suddenly be able to create a fabric, cushion, or bedspread around them—Isn’t that the absolute best way to design?” kitkemp.com, gpjbaker.com

The cozy Drawing Room at the Warren Street Hotel designed by Kit Kemp. At right: Knight’s Tale and Runaway are among Kemp’s designs for GP & J Baker.

Previous page: Kemp, in The Orangery at the Warren Street Hotel, with her new textile collection and Robina Jack plates that inspired one of the patterns.

Bright Light

HUGO TORO HAS BURST ONTO THE DESIGN SCENE WITH DAZZLING INTERIORS, BUT HE’S ONLY JUST GETTING STARTED.

WRITTEN BY CATHERINE HONG

Since last fall, interior design aficionados have been making a pilgrimage to an astonishing aerie on New York City’s Upper East Side. At just 700 square feet, the space is a fever dream of rich color and dynamic form featuring oxblood walls, a golden-glass chandelier, lily padshaped tables and a green-lacquered fireplace with ripples like the surface of a sun-dappled pond. Combining historic and contemporary elements beneath a handpainted barrel-vaulted ceiling, the interior is unlike anything else in the city.

Its creative mastermind is Hugo Toro, a rapidly rising young interior designer and architect who has designed some of the buzziest spaces in the UK and Europe. Later this year, the designer will unveil his second collection of limited-edition furniture at Paris’s Kolkhoze gallery and debut his first hotel project, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome. The jewelbox room in New York—the Villa Albertine Atelier, located on the top floor of the landmarked Payne Whitney Mansion, which serves as the U.S. headquarters for the French ministry of culture—is the Franco-Mexican’s first project stateside.

“Fortunately, I am a bit hyperactive,” Toro says with a laugh. He’s in his elegant Paris office, outfitted with lush palm plants and artwork, including some of his own. “I sketch every single day and also paint for myself,” he adds, pointing to an easel with a canvas in progress. Toro takes pride in his 360-degree approach. “I like to do everything and create a full experience.”

Born in the Lorraine region of France to a French father and Mexican mother, Toro’s aesthetic influences are far flung, reflecting not only his dual heritage but also his time studying architecture in Vienna and Los Angeles. Intense color combinations and dramatic stonework are signatures of his interiors, but the primary thread linking all his work, he claims, is “narrative.” Toro’s forthcoming projects will certainly be no exception, possessing narratives all their own. “I don’t like to get bored,” he says. “What is important is to always create a new story.” hugotoro.com

From the U.S. to Europe, Hugo Toro’s singular style is a visual delight. For a living room in Paris, he added a touch of modernity with a rotating marble screen that lives alongside leather, wood and brass accents.

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Eastern Appeal

DIVING DEEP INTO HISTORICAL CRAFTSMANSHIP, A NEW BRAND SCRIBES A LOVE LETTER TO THE LEVANT.

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH

Creativity always thrives at the crossroads, where diff erent worlds entangle into something new. Perhaps no crossroad is as old and storied as the Levant. Its boundaries shift like sand over time, seeping south into Egypt, north into Turkey, and west into Syria—de ned by cultural currents over geographic lines. At the crux of continents, the Eastern Mediterranean region is marked not by centuries but by civilizations, fed by the historic Silk Road and Mediterranean shipping routes. Each chapter has carved new layers of art and culture.

In its honor, Levant—a new home line founded by childhood friends Süreya Köprülü and Naz Muessel—pays homage to this monumental legacy. Merging shared passions for history and design, their new tabletop collection showcases craft traditions molded by these intersecting cultures through millennia. “This mishmash is so elemental to the Levant,” says Muessel. “Our brand is about celebrating the beauty in overlapping cultures.”

Their mood board is both ancient and intimate, mixing archaeology with personal memories. With Köprülü being half

Turkish, and Muessel half Iranian, they “both come from a very mixed cultural background, and have spent time in the Levant,” says Köprülü. “We talk about things we had in our childhood homes, or comb through museum archives and snapshots from our travels,” adds Muessel, “or sometimes it’s discovering makers that we didn’t know existed.” The result is a stylish mix of ceramics, glassware and table linens. Imagine bowls made by Egyptian ceramic masters, platters featuring 16th-century blueand-white Iznik motifs, and gossamer Turkish lace placemats and napkins woven with playful patterns.

Rather than a sweeping modernization of historic handcrafts, the aim is to “reimagine them,” explains Köprülü. “Working with the artisans is very important to our process.” The duo plays with proportions, enlarging archival motifs to celebrate their intricate beauty, or adapting old techniques with new materials. In spirit, every piece they make becomes a living memory of the places that inspired them: the sacred sites of fallen empires, the passionate communities keeping old ways alive and the bustling ancient cities unfolding new stories. Together, they form “a more nuanced take on Eastern aesthetics,” says Köprülü. “We want to show people that there’s so much more to see.” thelevantshop.com

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While the ancient art of stained-glass windows has brightened our lives for a thousand years, its ethereal quality continues to captivate us today. Visitors still stand awestruck beneath the windows at Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s centennial celebration of the American Wing this fall will be a new Tiffany Studios stainedglass acquisition. But when it comes to the future, can stained-glass studios rooted in historic practices pivot to support contemporary artists interested in the medium’s capabilities? For one studio in France, the answer is yes When an important stained-glass restoration is undertaken in Europe, it is often Ateliers Loire, located in Chartres, France, who is brought on to advise. Though the family-run workroom remains

committed to traditional techniques, it also has an eye on the future. “We want to appeal to emerging artistic trends so that we can be innovators in the field of glass,” explains Bruno Loire, grandson of the studio’s founder. But being asked to realize digital artworks was a first.

In 2022, Ismail Tazi, co-founder of Trame, a gallery focused on limited-edition pieces based on digital art, approached American generative artist Jeff Davis about a collaboration for a new series called, “Craft Nouveau.” His idea was to expand on the gallery’s unique model by pairing generative artists with artisans. “Technology and craft have always gone together, which surprises people,” Tazi explains. And he suspected Davis’ work could translate beautifully into stainedglass pieces made by Ateliers Loire.

After learning how stained-glass panels are constructed during an overseas visit, Davis developed algorithms that would determine the colorful grid patterns of each piece. He titled the collection “Optimism,” inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s writings about “optimistic tones” of color and the beauty of cast light. “These are the first stained glass windows designed entirely by a computer but produced with a technique that dates to the Middle Ages,” says Loire. It’s a partnership that’s not just giving digital art a foothold in the design world but safeguarding skilled handwork. “Through projects like this,” adds Tazi, “technology can help preserve our global common heritage.” trameparis.com

Above: A selection of works by generative artist Jeff Davis and storied workroom Ateliers Loire.

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Michael Beamish Design Group

The Beamish design philosophy focuses on combining architectural elements, captivating views and fluid use of space to achieve luxury looks that exude calmness and beauty. It is interior design that can be casual, yet elegant. michaelbeamishdesign.com

Opustone

Opustone’s new Geometric collection defies all design conventions. Offered in a captivating spectrum of colors and fluted or prism variations, this threedimensional tile collection captures the timeless beauty of marble. opustone.com

Enne Miami

Immerse yourself in the marvelous wonders of the natural world. Enne’s Reflection Collection serves as a testament to an intricate journey, deftly crafting an inner landscape that harmonizes seamlessly with the very essence of nature. enne.com.tr

CONSTRUCTION

CLASSIC IS ALWAYS IN VOGUE.

The Colony Club is the best of Pelican Landing. And Infinity the best of The Colony. Here are dazzling residences with views to match. All the amenities you crave, and a lifestyle that’s vibrant when you want, quiet and private when you wish. Take your place here, above it all.

“Bigger windows, tall French doors, and skylights completely transformed the spaces. Light just started to pour in.”

Jules Moore, Designer

“When you have this much glass, you feel like you’re a part of the outdoors, but you’re also being protected as well.”

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DISCOVERIES

L’Atelier Paris

L’Atelier Paris specializes in exquisite, professional-grade and custom French cooking ranges, as well as full made-to-measure luxury kitchens inspired by Parisian haute cuisine. It is the only brand that offers completely custom kitchen ranges, representing the ultimate in bespoke craftsmanship. leatelierparis.com

Armac Martin

Grove features a refined collection of solid-brass T-bars, cabinet pulls, knobs and hooks inspired by the form of bamboo. Manufactured in England and finished by hand, Grove is available in Armac Martin’s portfolio of unique finishes. armacmartin.com

Legno Bastone Wide Plank Flooring

Make a statement in style, with worldclass flooring right beneath your steps. Legno Bastone Wide Plank Flooring products are timeless, resilient and long-lasting. Featured here is Teresa from the LaFamiglia collection. legnobastone.com

Fabricut

Kendall Wilkinson’s new Vignettes collection for Fabricut explores a curated selection of geometrics, botanical-inspired designs and more—including a staple organic cotton velvet and captivating trimmings. fabricut.com

DISCOVERIES

STARK x Missoni Home

Bring bold beauty to any space with this exclusive rug and carpet collaboration, which pairs STARK’s expertise with the iconic motifs of Italian fashion house Missoni. New arrivals coming Summer 2024.

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Christopher Peacock

The Christopher Peacock Hepburn collection is tailored to suit your specific space requirements. Every cabinet is made to order, with custom colors and hardware finishes available. This beautiful primary suite designed by Jan Showers showcases the power of this bespoke offering. Photography by Stephen Karlisch. peacockhome.com

Hamilton Sinkler

A new hardware collection by Andrea Schumacher, in collaboration with Hamilton Sinkler, reimagines the ironmongers’ clavos embellished with a modern, clean, yet detailed pull and plate. A consummate balance of strength and beauty in form. hamiltonsinkler.com

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Tantalizing tiles, design-rich hotels and out-of-this-world statement lighting that are sure to inspire.

CEMENTED STYLE

VACAY MODE

Moroccan Mirage

With only five guestrooms, Rosemary takes the boutique hotel concept to a whole new level. Nestled in one of Marrakech’s oldest neighborhoods, the accommodations are the brainchild of the founders behind Lrnce, a digital lifestyle shop that celebrates handmade treasures. The property brings the marketplace to life, with hand-painted tiles and original artwork featured throughout. After exploring the city, guests can cool off in the plunge pool or lounge on the communal patio. rosemarymarrakech.com

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Palms Hand-Painted Ceramic Serving Bowl by Malaika / $245 / abask.com RH Bondi Teak Lounge Chair by Harrison and Nicholas Condos in Sealed Natural

/ rh.com Baba Slipper in Lido Stripe / $205 / sabah.am Horizontal Stripe Terra Planter in Terra Cotta / $395 / graygardens.co Marguerite Cushion in Vitamine / Price upon request / elitis.fr Wood Nymph Bark Earclips with Violet Wood Drops in 18k Rose Gold

Japanese Icon

Hotel Il Palazzo first opened its doors in 1986 in Fukuoka, Japan—designed by the late Shigeru Uchida, a Japanese interior designer, and Aldo Rossi, an Italian architect—marking the country’s first design-driven hotel. Nearly 40 years later, the building’s blend of Italian and Japanese influences recently underwent a thoughtful redesign that not only preserved Rossi’s original architecture but honored the pair’s shared philosophy of eschewing trends or expected hotel-like characteristics. ilpalazzo.jp/en

English Charm

Rich British meets contemporary cuteness at the Manor in the Cotswolds. The Italianatestyle estate holds more than 300 years of wonder and lore, for its which inspired Alice in subtly referenced the tale the use of bold color, pattern and whimsical touches. Beyond its guest rooms, spa and restaurant, the estate boasts natural springs and

history meets contemporary cuteness at Cowley Manor in the Cotswolds. The Italianateestate holds more than 300 years of wonder namely for its gardens which inspired Wonderland Designer Dorothée Meilichzon referenced the tale through the use of color, playful pattern and whimsical touches. its guest rooms, spa and restaurant, the boasts natural springs and gardens galore. cowleymanorexperimental.com

Tassel in Scarlet Rose by Timothy Corrigan

Clockwise from top right: Prism Martini Glass in Bordeaux

“The key to the design was openness. We wanted to bring the outdoors in, especially on the main level, and allow for outdoor areas on different levels of the home.”

Adam Steiner, Cornerstone Architects

Design Better

Creature COMFORTS

BOASTING ULTRA-SLEEK FINISHES AND LIFE-LIKE SHAPES, THIS CLASS OF LIGHTING DESIGNS IS ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY. PRODUCED AND WRITTEN BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND S ARAH SHELTON

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BALANCING ACT

With successful showrooms in Los Angeles and Dallas, Garde’s newest location in New York City introduces a roster of global makers, including Paul Matter, a lighting studio based in India whose Floor Lamp Version 1 is pictured. Anchored by a cast-brass bulbous base, the lamp’s curved body is capped with a frosted glass head. Inspired by dot and line drawings, the resulting design is a seemingly weightless, floating statement piece of otherworldly familiarity. The backdrops, arches and pedestals shown throughout are painted Benjamin Moore’s Rockport Gray and Balboa Mist. gardeshop.com, benjaminmoore.com

CELLULAR LEVEL

For Yonathan Moore’s Spore Sconces—the shapes of which are borrowed from biological and astronomical forms—the interpretation is in the eye of the beholder. The FrenchIsraeli designer chose a cherrywood frame to house textured, chemically-engineered aluminum foam that resembles a crystalized membrane through which warm pools of light are diffused. Moore, who has a background in photojournalism and graduated from Colombia University with a Master of Architecture, draws upon his past vocations when designing new pieces in his Brooklyn studio, where he utilizes both traditional and digital fabrication methods. tulestefactory.com

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entry with Gramercy—a collection seamlessly blending timeless elegance and modern innovation in the front door, interior door, & cabinet hardware pieces. With captivating mixed metal options and intricate design, Gramercy makes a sophisticated statement for your home.

POINTED OUT

Texas-based interior designer Paloma Contreras’ partnership with Visual Comfort & Co. continues to deliver timeless-with-a-twist designs. Pictured here are the Orsay Sconces—the uplight model is shown in hand-rubbed antique brass while the downlight is in polished nickel (a bronze finish is also available). The collection features a suite of styles, all of which sport Orsay’s austere and architecturally influenced lines. Like Contreras’ approach to interiors, the sconces are a chameleon in both contemporary and traditional spaces alike. The metallic wallcovering is Quilt in Chroma by Arte. visualcomfort.com, arte-international.com

DUAL IDENTITY

For Palma’s first stateside collection, which debuted at Verso Gallery’s Hamptons outpost, the Sao Paulo, Brazil, studio set out to experiment with non-traditional materials and compositions juxtaposed against basic shapes. That concept is realized in the atelier’s Esfera Table Lamp (shown), where a sharp, conical linen shade rests atop a rounded aluminum body and stainless-steel base. Upon closer look, you’ll see the textured body is covered in aluminum candy wrappers, creating a lunar effect. verso.nyc

SINUOUS SUSPENSION

lines of the written word. Its hand-blown glass globes are arranged with intricate hand-carved embellishments made from meerschaum, a claylike material traditionally used to make smoking pipes. wexlergallery.com

Behold the Dream in Calligraphy chandelier by Feyz Studio. Founder and principal Feyza Kemahlioglu found inspiration in the rich cultural history of her native Istanbul, namely the city’s ever-present Ottoman calligraphy. Viewed in profile, the chandelier’s undulating brass curves evoke the gliding

SERPENTINE SILHOUETTE

Midcentury master Italian designer and architect Gianfranco Frattini created the Aspide Table Lamp for Gubi in 1970 (its name comes from Aspis, an antiquity term for snake).

Five decades later, Gubi has reissued the piece and its reptilian shape and mirrored, chrome finish continue to resonate with the aesthetic sensibilities of today. A true desktop workhorse, the lamp’s body can be rotated into several configurations and the light source can be directed downward for reading or upward for an ambient glow. The metallic wallcovering is Quilt in Chroma by Arte. dwr.com, arte-international.com

New Era of

THE TRUE HEART OF THE HOME, TODAY ’S KITCHENS SERVE AN EVER-INCREASING AND CONSTANTLY EVOLVING ROLE IN FAMILY LIFE.

From inspiring the family chef’s creative spirit to being the perfect place for doing homework, playing games, relaxing with a glass of wine or healthy snack or entertaining guests and celebrating important milestones, successful kitchen design and execution requires just the right balance of beauty, utility and innovation. That’s why we at AjMadison are proud to present the Kitchen Design Collective 2024.

Showcasing the work of some of our most celebrated design partners, the Kitchen Design Collective 2024 combines their unique creative genius and flair for function with our exceptional inventory of world-class brands, unmatched expertise, extensive product knowledge and white-glove service. Turn the page to see what Sofia Joelsson Design and AjMadison accomplished in Miami.

Miele’s integrated, panel-ready MasterCool refrigerator is the epitome of smart and stylish.

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As the kitchen’s most visible appliance, the professional range makes a big design impression.

Inviting Design

INSPIRED BY MIAMI’S UNIQUE BRAND OF MAGIC AND HER CLIENT’S LOVE FOR ENTERTAINING, SOFIA JOELSSON CREATED A PENTHOUSE WORTH CELEBRATING.

Mention Miami and thoughts of sun, fun and endless ocean views come to mind. Since arriving from her native Sweden in 1998, Sofia Joelsson has made the Magic City her home base. It’s also the place from which she and her award-winning team at Sofia Joelsson Design have been building their impressive portfolio of world-class projects since 2011. Known for her meticulous and highly personal design approach, Joelsson delivers spaces where luxury, beauty, comfort, wellness, innovation and a distinct air of hospitality intersect.

DESIGN

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EXCEPTIONAL LIVING

Warm, welcoming and “Wow!” best describe the air of enchantment that Sofia Joelsson brought to this Ocean Drive residence. “With its nearly 360-degree views, this stunning penthouse is very special,” she says. “Although it was a new-build, the client required a completely different space configuration to fit their lifestyle, so we ended up doing a full-gut. The final result is a family home that is graceful, sophisticated and wonderfully inviting.”

LET’S GATHER ROUND

At the core of this congenial home is the kitchen. “Because the homeowners love to share their passion for great food and music, we placed the kitchen at the center of the main living area,” Joelsson shares. “This allows the husband to play piano as family and friends gather in the kitchen to socialize, prepare a sumptuous meal and then dine in grand Miami style as a lovely tune and the gentle sounds of the ocean serenade them.”

HITTING THE RIGHT NOTES

In collaboration with the appliance experts at AjMadison, Sofia Joelsson created a kitchen that is a symphony of style, function and sophistication for her music-loving clients.

Why was AjMadison your go-to for this project? With their unbelievable selection of premium luxury brands, several style and feature options and top-notch customer service, AjMadison was our clear first choice on this— or any other—project.

Talk about your ongoing relationship with AjMadison. We work almost exclusively with AjMadison for all of our appliance needs. Their deep product knowledge, outstanding selection and commitment to excellent service provides my clients with both peace of mind and the ideal appliances for the way they live.

What appliances did you include in the Ocean Drive penthouse?

In the kitchen, we used a Miele refrigerator, undercounter fridgefreezer and wine refrigerator, a Futuro Futuro range hood and a Miele dishwasher. We also worked with AjMadison to source appliances for the laundry room, the outdoor kitchen and barbeque.

What sets AjMadison apart after a purchase has been made? Their delivery and installation teams are first-rate and if an appliance isn’t the right fit, doesn’t work properly or there is any other issue, they will repair or replace it immediately.

Describe what being a part of AjMadison’s Kitchen Design Collective means to you. All of us at Sofia Joelsson Design are thrilled to participate in this amazing platform because we consider AjMadison to be a part of our firm and our family.

Outdoor Inspiration

EXPERIENCE AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN THAT BLENDS FORM AND FUNCTION, NATURALLY.

In addition to the luxe, lyrical indoor kitchen, Sofia Joelsson and her team worked in partnership with AjMadison to create a jaw-dropping outdoor kitchen and entertainment space on the rooftop terrace of the Ocean Drive penthouse. “Designed to complement the high level of style and sense of hospitality going on indoors, this alfresco oasis is a

A Perfect Repertoire

THIS MASTERFUL MIX OF WORLD-CLASS APPLIANCES FROM AJMADISON IS THE RIGHT RECIPE FOR CREATING A KITCHEN THAT’S BEYOND COMPARE.

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natural place for the homeowners and their guests to enjoy a meal or raise a toast by the astonishing see-through pool,” Joelsson says. “AjMadison helped us accomplish this with appliances that not only add outstanding aesthetic appeal and function but can withstand the challenges of Miami Beach’s saltwater environment.”

Miele MasterCool Series

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La Cornue CornuFé 90 Dual Fuel Range Timeless, refined and highly versatile, the Albertine 90 range is a chef’s dream.

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LIVING

Whet your appetite for a kitchen refresh with bold spaces that marry British craft with American ingenuity.

photos: jared kuzia, styling: hudson moore.

Sense & Sensibility

NODDING TO ENGLISH TRADITION WITH A MODERN SWERVE, TODAY’S KITCHENS REACH NEW HEIGHTS OF CHIC.

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT AND SARAH SHELTON

Brass-toned details, including a Waterworks tap, Top Knobs hardware and an antique painting, lend traditional flair to this Massachusetts kitchen designed by Kristen Rivoli. A Wolf range and a leathered granite backsplash and countertop from Metropolitan Stone are the ultimate cook’s companions.

An image of a classic English kitchen torn from a magazine provided an exciting challenge for Massachusetts-based designer Kristen Rivoli, who in her own words, “typically designs more modern and transitional spaces.” The fact that her client was a serious chef with contemporaryleaning tastes made the brief an even more interesting puzzle to solve.

To bring together both aesthetics, Rivoli looked first to the millwork, teaming up with Kevin Cradock Builders on a cabinetry program that nods to Old World furniture with its inset style and hand-painted finish,

while touting modern flourishes like curved panel lines and glass upper cubbies. A standout feature is Rivoli’s custom-designed hutch, whose drawers enclose a drop-down device charging station, cat challs for the husbands’ sundries and everyday cutlery and dishware for meals at the adjacent breakfast nook. “We did a lot of research on early English kitchens and one constant was that there was always a standalone hutch,” notes Rivoli.

Ultimately, crafting a modern chefs kitchen in the tradition of an English country home allowed for the best of both

worlds. “My client’s initial inspiration brought about so many great details–from the exposed hinges, to the large, farmhouse-style sink, and all of the warm brass hardware,” notes the designer. “But the functionality of the space, and the lighting and sexy furniture, it’s all very modern,” she continues. Unified by a t imeless material envelope of ebonized mahogany and leathered granite, the space is equal parts style and function. “Walking into this kitchen is like putting on a beautiful gown,” reflects Rivoli. “It instantly changes how you feel.” kristenrivoli.com

The breakfast nook beckons with its Saarinen table and chairs illuminated by an Apparatus pendant (below). The family room-facing end of the kitchen island encloses pull-out Sub-Zero beverage refrigerators; a fixture from The Urban Electric Co. hangs above (left).

photo: jared kuzia, styling: hudson moore.

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LAUNCH LIST

FRESH FINDS FROM EUROPE’S LUXURY KITCHEN AND BATH COMPANIES BRING SOPHISTICATED FLARE STATESIDE.

MISE EN PLACE

If you need to store it, Poggenpohl has a place for it. Their new Caleidoscope system series provides an in-drawer modular configuration for all one’s kitchen needs, from utensils to produce to spices. With a choice of oak wood in light or dark variations, leave it to German e ciency to satisfy a cook’s hunger for organization. poggenpohl.com

POSH PLUMBING

With a passion for timeless British fi xtures, Lefroy Brook’s fan favorite Ten Ten collection is now available to accommodate U.S. plumbing systems. Having launched in 2016 in the UK, the line, rich with industrial details, spans taps and showers and is available in silver nickel, polished chrome, antique gold and polished brass. usa.lefroybrooks.com

ISLAND TIME

O cine Gullo is expanding their iconic, Italian-made metal kitchens into an exciting new category: islands. Aptly named Isola (the Italian word for island), the freestanding units are fully customizable with options for gas or induction cooking and add-ons like a lava stone barbecue, pasta cooker, sink and undercounter cupboards—all while functioning as the central hub of the kitchen. The new o ering spans fi ve di erent sizes. o cinegullo.com spans fi ve di erent sizes. o

Material Girls

EVERY DETAIL STEALS THE SHOW IN THIS BESPOKE, BRITISH-INSPIRED KITCHEN ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.

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A walnut-paneled vent hood above a BlueStar range creates a moment of surprise in this Maryland kitchen by interior designer Amanda Chando and kitchen designer Tanya Smith-Shiflett. The House of Hackney wallpaper nods to English country kitchens.

After collaborating on several swoon-worthy kitchens, interior designer Amanda Chando and kitchen designer Tanya Smith-Shiflett teamed up on a collection of furnitureinspired cabinetry in a tight, customizable edit of door styles and paint finishes. When a repeat client approached the duo to renovate the kitchen of their new Maryland vacation home, it procured the perfect opportunity to debut the collection, specifically, the Wren cabinet door panel painted Farrow & Ball’s After Hours.

But the knockout millwork—a tailored riff on traditional English cabinets—isn’t the only

talking point. Below, Chando and Smith-Shiflett share the material power players.

Walnut Wood. TSS: The slatted walnut hood cover was an early decision, and it definitely pushed the kitchen design in a more modern direction. It’s the perfect warm wood stain, which Amanda sample matched from an antique chair. The walnut pulls and interior cabinet drawers are another modern detail. They are just as beautiful and special inside as they are out.

Textured Tile. AC: We toyed with refinishing the floors but ultimately decided to go with

something totally different: a slip-resistant subway tile from Fireclay Tile in a herringbone pattern. The backsplash is a clé zellige chosen because it’s reflective and brings in light while also withstanding messes. (These clients are originally from Europe—they like to cook and entertain!) It’s a popular style of tile, but here the idea was to have them be another layer of te xture, joining the wood, brick, brass and quartzite. And of course, there’s the great House of Hackney wallpaper to tie it all together. uniquekitchensandbaths.com; detailsanddesign.com

Hefty brass Armac Martin hardware pops against custom cabinetry and clé zellige tile.

A Lostine stool ties in the walnut detailing throughout the kitchen. The double height cabinets enclose a full-service coffee station.

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INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF DESIGN

WHERE LEADERSHIP, PERSPECTIVE + INGENUITY ABOUND

From inspiring their clients and colleagues with signature aesthetic leanings to guiding their teams in managing deadlines and smooth installations, the women of design are undeniably influential. Of course, their seemingly endless font of talent plays a role too.

TURN THE PAGE TO MEET THESE LUMINOUS INDUSTRY PROS.

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One mark of a truly skilled designer is their ability to work well and with confidence in any aesthetic. Alison Antrobus, Founder and Principal of Antrobus Design Collective, prides herself on her firm’s flair with myriad styles. “Each of our projects is unique to the client and place,” she says.

“And no two are reminiscent of each other.” When asked what stays consistent, Antrobus answers: “A love of layering materials and textures, all held together by thoughtful details.” A multi-disciplinary design studio, ADC’s portfolio spans a diverse range of properties including luxury residential and boutique hospitality projects, as well as custom product collaborations. Describing her team as truly innovative, Antrobus adds, “The camaraderie and sense of shared purpose that comes from working alongside talented colleagues both energizes and inspires me to push boundaries and surpass expectations.”

Creating Space

When asked how to foster a strong future for women in design, Antrobus asserts: “It all starts with the environment we work in. In order for women to thrive, we need to create healthy spaces because if we don’t feel valued, our creative channels are blocked.” Antrobus also believes that women need to advocate for and champion one another. She adds, “Showing up with support for women in whatever capacity is the key to fostering that strong future we all want for women in design and every other industry.”

When considering her firm’s future, Antrobus says her goal is to “become more immersed in the hospitality realm.” She notes that “hospitality projects offer endless opportunities for creative storytelling.” She is also deeply interested in using those spaces to build multiple environments that will cater to a wide range of experiences and excite and inspire a great number of people.

Alison Antrobus’ parting advice for aspiring women of design? “Be authentic!”

Left Black and white and chic all over, this remarkable living room design includes a Minotti sofa and coffee table by Jean de Merry. Top right Consisting of individually blown glass drops illuminated by LED lights, the Medusa Bloom Oval chandelier from Ochre takes center stage in this richly refined dining room. Bottom right Welcoming guests in high style, this elegant entryway includes a bespoke hand-carved console by Casey Johnson and a One Shot Mirror from Mark Albrecht Studio.

Artistic Elements

When one’s passion is evident from early childhood, it feels like the best sort of foreshadowing. Take Katya Thompson, for example. Once a young girl drawing floor plans in the dirt with a stick before giving her playmates a “home tour,” today she is the Principal Interior Designer at her own firm, Artistic Elements. The studio and showroom offers both full-service design and a collection of furnishings and decor from the most exclusive brands from around the world. “We want to be each client’s creative partner and one-stop shop,” Thompson says. “I absolutely love diving into every project. It’s like each has its own little piece of my heart, and I pour everything I’ve got into it. They all deserve that kind of love and attention.” That said, while she doesn’t have a favorite project, she does have a part of the process that creates an extra sense of joy. “I love designing the lighting. It’s the secret sauce that brings the whole concept together.”

Top It’s easy to see why a photo of this primary bedroom went viral on Artistic Elements’ Instagram account, with more than 3.7 million views. Wow factor, indeed!

Eyes On The Product

“My ultimate ambition is to develop a unique range of furniture, lighting, pillows and rugs,” Thompson says. “My goal involves not only creating these items but also forging collaborations with established brands to bring my designs to market. I would love the chance to blend my creative vision with the expertise and reach of these organizations, ultimately providing clients with a distinctive, high-quality product line.”

Joy Of Jet-Setting

What keeps Thompson motivated and energized? “Travel, especially to places like Eastern Europe where I grew up, does this for me more than anything else,” she shares. “I also love visiting Italy and France. Exploring the unique architecture, interior design and ambience of hotels and restaurants in these regions provides me with a deep well of inspiration. It’s this immersion in diverse environments that refreshes my creativity and helps me bring innovation and a sense of worldly elegance to my work. The distinct blend of historical and modern elements I encounter in my travels is influential it tells a story and that is what I’m trying to do in my clients’ spaces.”

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For some, design is a calling that’s in their blood. Valentina Beltran, BELT’s Partner, Architect and Chief Experience Officer, says her passion for design was fostered from childhood. “I was born into this creative field,” she shares. Valentina credits her father, Louis, as one of her biggest mentors. “He helped me develop a sense of wonder, an artistic eye, and problem-solving skills.” And, she adds, it was her mother who taught her dedication and determination as well as an eagerness to travel the world. With a focus on craftsmanship and sustainability, BELT is designing for the future. Valentina explains: “I believe in closing the loop for design, construction and manufacturing, and crafting products that are made for life and built to evolve and endure. This requires creating products people cherish and are excited to pass down for generations. It’s about delivering enduring excellence.”

Inspiring Icons

“As an architect, designer and metal enthusiast, I am constantly inspired by the work of Maya Lin and Elizabeth Diller,” Valentina says. “They are true icons in the field of architecture, showcasing the perfect blend of design, art and rich materiality in their work— which I find truly captivating.”

Social Searches

When surfing social media, Valentina has a few favorite accounts and hashtags that she always checks out.

• #theworldneedsmorespiralstairs: A favorite hashtag because I adore photographs of stairs in architecture.

• @amazing.architecture: I get lost in beautiful design, details and colors.

• @michelinguide: I love seeing beautiful food and spaces.

Bedside Books

Valentina says she finds all of Simon Sinek’s works “extremely insightful,” and recommends that anyone running a business read his excellent book, Start with Why

Top Wall sculpture and fireplace details show the depth and textural contrast of the polished bronze, linear photoengraved cold-rolled steel and organic etched aluminum. Far left Designed by Valentina and Louis Beltran, this bronze-and-reclaimed wood table is shown in BELT’s Origine Gallery in Milan. Center This artistic bronze patina is part of the Surfaces collection. Left The Lava was inspired by the 2021 volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands. Louis Beltran says, “It represents the contrast of the flow of lava dramatically meeting the sea and peacefully petrifying.”

Hino Studio

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While some discover their creative soul on their journey through life, others are born with it. Enter Sabrina Maclean. As the daughter of celebrated interior designer Carola Hinojosa, Maclean’s passion for great design and flair for function is in her DNA. “From the time my mother founded Hino Studio more than two decades ago, I’ve had a deep love for exceptional interior design and all that comes with it,” Maclean says. “Since she turned full control of the company over to me, I’ve grown more and more enamored with designing beautiful, innovative environments with my wonderful team that elevate our clients’ lives.” Known for their evolved techniques, masterful proportions, meticulous detailing and use of fine materials, Hino Studio will continue to create impeccable homes and spaces under Maclean’s leadership. “My goal is to honor my mother’s legacy while expanding my expertise.”

Mentors + Icons

“My mother, Carola Hinojosa, has been the most important mentor in my life and my career,” Maclean shares. “She is extremely hardworking and has the most beautiful taste. Since I was a little girl, I’ve always looked up to her and followed her steps and her guidance. When it comes to industry icons, Paola Lenti is one of my favorite furniture and product designers. Her innovative designs are incredible, and her use of materiality and color combinations in both her furnishings and textiles is sublime.”

Oh, So Social

Sabrina Maclean shares the Instagram accounts that influence and inspire her creativity.

• @kellybehunstudio: Kelly mixes art and design perfectly.

• @grade_newyork: Their interiors are the height of sophistication.

• @banda.property: With beautiful finishes and details, they are where style meets substance.

• @pierre.yovanovitch.mobilier: Pierre’s furniture designs and craftsmanship are exceptional.

• @workshopapd: Their architecture and interiors are the ideal blend of timeless and contemporary.

WITH A MINDFUL AND DETAILED APPROACH, I INCORPORATE WELLNESS, SUSTAINABILITY, SERENITY AND STYLE INTO ALL OF MY DESIGNS.”

Right Setting the stage for this glorious Holly Hunt table, Hino Studio framed this space with light oak slatted paneling and integrated LED lighting.

Photography Kris Tamburello

Photo: Max Burkhalter

Maggie Cruz Interior Design

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Those who possess a true passion for all things home often find themselves unable to resist the urge to pursue multiple facets of the trade. Maggie Cruz is one such individual. Today the Principal of her namesake firm, she has loved the concept of crafting one’s dream home since her teen years, during which she assigned herself the role of “in-house designer” and completed countless DIY construction projects with her father. Now those diverse interests have developed into a varied expertise and offering.

“Maggie Cruz Interior Design offers full-scope services, specializing in local and out-of-state residential estates, luxury vacation retreats and select commercial projects,” Cruz explains. “We work closely with our clients to guide them as they navigate the complex journey of design and construction.” On top of dedicating herself to each project, Cruz also continues to grow her critically acclaimed furniture collection, Maggie Cruz Home.

New Frontiers

What’s next for Maggie Cruz and team?

The creative enthuses: “After launching our furniture collection, Maggie Cruz Home, the industry reception was amazing. Encouraged by this, we are continuing to expand the line with new pieces and fresh concepts, like wallpaper and textiles. I’m also excited about my latest endeavor in real estate development. I am working with partners to build out luxury spec homes, applying my industry learning and buyer insights. This also fills what I feel is a need for more female designer-led development projects. I feel equipped to emphasize areas and details that are important for a market where woman are key decision-makers.”

Paramount Project

“We recently completed a gorgeous two-acre remodel of a 1920s historic home in Coral Gables, Florida. It offered such an opportunity to integrate my love for classic Florida architecture, vintage Miami design, timeless tropical luxury and indoor-outdoor living—all mixed up in a historic home, which is a specialty of ours. I love to bring a balance of the old, new and unexpected, but the homes always represent the client’s personality and needs.”

IT’S A PRIVILEGE TO DO WHAT I DO— TO WORK IN A CREATIVE SPACE THAT YIELDS SUCH BEAUTIFUL END RESULTS THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT MY CLIENTS’ EVERYDAY LIVES.”

Top The great room of this Cocoplum new build has a modern, organic aesthetic. Custom furnishings, neutral textures and light oak details with dark flooring create a casual yet elevated space. Left Part of a new build, this custom kitchen in Coral Gables feels fresh with white cabinets, textured oak flooring and colorful splashes of navy and coral. Right The furnishings in this historic Coral Gables home blend

twist on a classic style.

Photography Top + Right by Mark Roskams; Left by Vanessa Diaz; Headshot by Macias Creative

Vanessa Nunez Interior

While many people have a sense of their creative gifts early on in life, others discover them after pursuing different passions. For Vanessa Nunez, today the Owner of Vanessa Nunez Interior, the path to design wasn’t obvious right away. “I was in the midst of earning a degree in international sciences when I decided to follow my love of design,” she shares. “I enrolled at ORT University in Uruguay, where I completed my bachelor’s degree in interior design.” The rest is a history of beautiful and functional spaces that reflect the homeowner’s personality and style. “I take a personalized approach to design,” Nunez says. “I invest time in listening to each client so that I can understand their needs and preferences. This is the way to create environments that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but practical and comfortable for them.” Still, that doesn’t mean that she isn’t keeping a finger on the pulse of design. “I do love to stay updated on the latest trends and technologies so I can offer my clients the best service and advice.”

Go-To Gurus

Nunez offers up her top influences of the trade.

• Kelly Wearstler wows me with her bold, eclectic designs that often incorporate bright colors and patterns.

• I love Barbara Barry’s uncanny knack for understated elegance and timelessness.

• Celebrated for her ability to seamlessly blend elements of different cultures, Sheila Bridges is a favorite of mine.

• If you’re looking for neutral colors, sleek lines and luxurious materials, Kelly Hoppen will give you star eyes.

Tags On Trend

“We find ample inspiration on social media, and my favorite hashtags to peruse include #luxurydesign, #interiordesign and #interiordesigninspiration. They are popular on many different platforms and showcase the work and musings of interior designers, architects and enthusiasts alike. Following these hashtags enables us to connect with colleagues and explore trends and innovations. It’s fun to see how others are combining colors, textures and patterns.”

Top The living room in an Icon Brickell condominium beautifully marries unique touches with a sleek, tranquil palette. Right This primary bedroom is luxurious, yet cozy in its simplicity. Far right With amenities worthy of a world-class spa, this gorgeous primary bathroom is the stuff of dreams.

MY GOAL IS TO HELP EACH CLIENT CREATE A SPACE THEY LOVE AND WILL ENJOY FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.”

Photography Libertad Rodriguez; Headshot by Marc Tousignant

UNSURPASSED PERFECTION

Situated in the heart of exclusive Golden Beach with stunning views of the Atlantic, 128 Ocean Boulevard is a sleek, stylish and sophisticated residence that is ideal for both intimate family living and entertaining on a grand scale.

Recently completed by a team of expert craftsmen, the interior of the nearly 8,000-square-foot home boasts an awe-inspiring entrance foyer with 30-foot ceilings, 5 serene guest bedrooms, a sumptuous primary suite, 7 full and 2 half spa-inspired bathrooms and a state-of-the-art Snaidero kitchen that is any chef’s dream. Other not-to-be missed custom details

include elegant flooring, cabinetry, countertops and finishes, as well as expansive windows and doors that flood the home with warm, natural light.

Step out into the lush back garden and discover a well-appointed outdoor kitchen and alfresco dining area that are protected by a soaring lanai, as well as ample room for relaxing around the stunning pool. Just moments from world-class dining, luxury shopping and a vibrant cultural scene, Golden Beach’s amenities include a private beach, tennis facilities and a newly built, residents-only community center.

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FUTURE NOSTALGIA

Looking to the city’s design past, one team outfits a high-rise condo with a retro-modern bent.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAX BURKHALTER

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE

MCINTOSH

Architecture: Brent Leonard, Formarch Interior Design: Ryan Scheftz, Formarch Home Builder: Frank Fuentes and Richard Fuentes, Capitol Builders LLC

Leading to a Don Griffin artwork, Nasco terrazzo flooring warms the entry hall, crowned by a CB2 flush mount. Against a wall painted Benjamin Moore’s Athena, a custom shelf and mirror

face William Perehudoff’s AC-83-097 The chair and lamp are from 1stdibs.

Block by block, South Florida’s bustling streets chronicle a century-long reimagining of paradise. Decades of designers have brought their own visions of tropical utopia to its azure coastline, from the early decadence of Art Deco to the modern style of the Space Age and the 1980s pastel revival. One couple dreamed of channeling all this glamour into their new abode, a waterfront high-rise, and recruited residential designer Brent Leonard and designer Ryan Scheftz for the task.

The prospect of diving deep into Miami Beach’s stylish roots thrilled the design duo. But rather than purely recreating a specific era, “We thought about our big-picture influences, subtly bringing in levels of history while incorporating modern elements,” Leonard muses. As veterans in high-rise construction, general contractor Frank Fuentes and his brother, builder Richard Fuentes, also became crucial to the transformation.

The apartment’s contours naturally suited a retro-modern approach—particularly in the main living area, a vast multipurpose space with an atypical shape, including a glass wall that leads to the wraparound terrace. Building interest to the room’s sinuous lines, the team constructed an undulating wall along the entry hall. “Our goal was to create this sensual curve so the whole vestibule flows into the main space,” Leonard says. A floating console “was also integrated to hug the wall, held up by a metal structural frame in the back,” Richard adds.

Further emphasizing the sweeping gesture, a curved shag rug creates a “soft, elegant pathway through the living area,” Scheftz describes. Importantly, this custom piece helped define dedicated spaces for living and dining. “The furniture arrangement needed to be fluid,” the designer says. Eschewing right angles, they rounded out two seating areas for smooth circulation, anchoring one with a circular dining table and the other with a rounded sofa that follows the curvature of the room. This elliptical layout allows for multiple points of interest, switching effortlessly between ocean vistas and intimate conversations, and everything is visually interconnected by the rug’s swirling patterns of high-pile yellow silk. “Because the room doesn’t offer a lot of wall space for art, the rug became the art,” Leonard explains.

With its swirling archival design, the playful rug also establishes the home’s retro affinity, recalling Miami Beach’s 1950s style. Nostalgia appears in moments like the apartment’s terrazzo floors and the living area’s scalloped white oak paneling, which casts shadows with the changing sunlight. Geometric wicker and bamboo pieces are peppered throughout, from a bedroom’s saucer-shaped rattan pendant to the study’s wavy mirror. A mix of vintage finds, like the living area’s midcentury lounge chairs, also showcases aerodynamic curves that were common during that period. “We were trying to come up with pieces that felt historical but modern at the same time,” Scheftz explains.

Color overall tends toward tonal, contributing to the home’s feeling of understated serenity inspired by Aman resorts, the clients’ favorite hotel properties. White oak warms the kitchen cabinetry with striated marble countertops, echoing white oak wainscoting in the study and the guest bedroom. Plush pearlescent carpets soften private areas like the primary bedroom, where the rippling high pile mimics the shimmering views of the ocean outside. Meanwhile, vast slabs of marble encase the entire primary bathroom, each piece “carefully lined up so all the veins flow into a pattern,” Frank notes.

The light woods and natural stones bring more contemporary ideas of paradise into the home. But, dotted amid this subdued backdrop, “We wanted to have a subtle 1980s Miami color scheme with pastel tones,” Scheftz says. As such, the guest bedroom embraces a sophisticated shade of Magic City pink, with geometric wallpaper and painted accents on the structural columns. Velvety upholstery in pale blues and greens also enliven midcentury modern archival designs, like the living area’s Pierre Paulin chair.

These pastel accents naturally complement the surrounding views, drawing guests outside to the curved terrace “that looks like the deck of a cruise ship,” Leonard describes. The space begged for on-board-worthy entertainment, which the team obliged with generous dining and living pieces that are as tactile as their interior counterparts, with pale green upholstery and rattan details.

Piece by piece, each eclectic reference builds into a lively urban oasis—proof positive that Miami Beach never fails to capture the imagination. “When you walk down the hallway, you see a spectacular sprawling beach scene,” Scheftz observes. “It’s a beautiful city.”

Maharam’s Plume textile covers Osvaldo Borsani’s P110 Canada lounge chairs from Pamono in the living area, defined by a Sacco Carpet rug. The side tables—one supporting a ceramic 1960s Raphaël Giarrusso lamp—complement Larsen’s Betula fabric on the sofa.

“Because the living area doesn’t offer a lot of wall space for art, the rug became the art.”

–BRENT LEONARD

Above: Pillows in Larsen’s Bautista fabric from Cowtan & Tout and a Sacco Carpet floor covering accent the study’s built-in daybed and shelving. The design team sourced the side table and Kobis & Lorence wall sconce from 1stdibs. Kim Fonder artwork hangs against Aesthetics Wallcoverings’ Camden linen.

Opposite: Denis chairs by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison anchor the study’s custom desk. MyBaliLiving’s woven Hamptons pendant joins Blueprint Lighting’s Torno table lamp. The bamboo Italian mirror and rattan stool are from 1stdibs.

Above: Slabs of Nasco’s dramatic Calacatta Vagli marble invigorate the primary bathroom.

A natural Bloom Home Inc. stump side table and sisal Annie Selke runner inject texture amid the space’s existing tub and fixtures.

Opposite: Gayatri Gamuz’s Untitled 3 and a Sacco Carpet rug mimic the primary bedroom’s oceanfront view. The Søholm Stentøj lamp fronts a headboard of Nobilis fabric. A Bertomeu & Cia armchair, Bonacina 1889 side table and Bergboms lamp form a reading area.

Above: Dedar’s Pazl wallcovering enlivens the guest bedroom, punctuated by Dirk Knibbe’s Compound Cream Finelines constructed the draperies using Rogers & Goffigon’s Morse textile. Léon Léon Design’s George chandelier floats above a Murano lamp, while Gloster’s Arbor side table occupies the balcony.

Opposite: Playing up the scale of the terrace, the team arranged dining and lounge chairs from Sutherland’s Franck collection with a custom concrete table. “We treated it as a viewing deck of a ship that looks out to the never-ending Miami horizon,” designer Ryan Scheftz says.

SIXTIES SWING

A stylish residence maintains its midcentury charm through a renovation that embraces its vintage vibe.

WRITTEN BY JENNIFER BOLES PHOTOGRAPHY BY VENJHAMIN REYES

Interior Design: Laetitia Laurent, Laure Nell Interiors

Home Builder: Robert Wolfe, Wolfe Construction

The living area displays Thayer Coggin’s Kai lounge chairs from Wasser’s Exclusive Furniture & Interiors.

A Malcolm T. Liepke portrait rests against a wall of oxidized steel. Near a Bill Armstrong photograph,

designer Laetitia Laurent sourced a light fixture from a Palm Springs antiques store.

It’s easy to imagine Frank Sinatra strolling into this South Florida home, with the rest of the Rat Pack in tow.

Built in 1960, the residence epitomizes midcentury cool with its low roofline, walnut cabinetry and period details like built-in woodgrain wall speakers.

Given the owners’ love of modernist architecture, it is little surprise that when they decided to refresh the interiors, maintaining its authentic character was the highest priority.

“They easily could have torn the house down and built a big contemporary structure, which is happening on both sides of them,” designer Laetitia Laurent says, pointing out new construction around her clients’ Fort Lauderdale neighborhood. “But they wanted a true restoration effort.” Having grown up in Europe, where she learned to appreciate historical preservation, the LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree enthusiastically agreed to the couple’s request to retain the abode’s distinctive personality.

“I was very influenced by Bauhaus,” she recalls.

“Subsequent to that, I toured homes in Palm Springs during Modernism Week. All of that was top of mind when I took on this project.”

Working with general contractor Robert Wolfe, the designer refinished retro elements such as exposed steel ceiling beams and concrete floors. She then amplified the vibe with furnishings that evoke the Mad Men era, drawing together creations by vintage masters: See the Mies van der Rohe bench in the living area; the Isamu Noguchi coffee table in the office. “A midcentury layout can feel low because of the ceilings, so we tried to elevate pieces off the floor so the spaces would ‘breathe’ better,” Laurent explains. This inspired selections such as the primary bedroom’s platform bed—which appears to be floating thanks to its recessed base—and the family area’s whimsical hanging chair, a deceptively modern piece that complements older counterparts in the room.

“The contemporary items are influenced by Scandinavian and Danish designs for a minimalist approach,” the designer observes. “I felt like that was such a good blend for this house.”

Typical of a 1960s floor plan, the family area flows into the living area—two spaces that, although connected, called for separate identities. Catering to the clients’ love of entertaining,

Laurent transformed the latter into a moody cocktail lounge, the showpiece of which is a bar with smoked-glass doors and a white quilted leather back. “We wanted the bar to seemingly disappear, so it’s nestled within a niche, but the wall is slanted—so it’s built on an angle, even though it looks flat from the front,” she reveals. Meanwhile, the family area is more casual and opens to the patio and waterway, where the owners dock their boat. Conscious of party guests flowing inside and outside, the designer narrowed in on performance fabrics that can withstand spilled drinks, wet bathing suits and the couple’s five dogs.

Laurent applied a similar mindset to the kitchen, where she introduced an industriallooking backsplash and a combination of dark wood and gray lacquered cabinetry for an overall utilitarian appearance. To maximize efficiency in the compact space, the designer added an auxiliary bar and a second island to complement the existing one. The original, topped with concrete, presents a marvelous midcentury feat: “The countertop goes through the window and into a fountain outside,” she describes. “It’s a fabulous architectural detail.”

Informed by the structure’s materials, Laurent harnessed a color palette of gray, black and brown, with pops of orange and white, seen especially in pillows and throws. “The gray came from the floor and the aluminum ceiling beams, and we pulled in orange from the walnut,” she says. “The colors have a midcentury way of working together.” Mercurial gray pervades a guest bedroom with a pop art feel, inspired by a contemporary oversize portrait from the couple’s art collection. Leather also features prominently throughout—in pieces such as the primary bedroom’s custom nightstands—adding a masculine tone and a personal touch from the designer. “I’m a big horseback rider,” she muses. “I always have an equestrian inclination.”

To Laurent’s delight, 60 years since its construction, the abode still conveys its origins in not only aesthetic but also spirit and intended functionality: as a site for convivial gatherings hosted by the owners. “It goes back to that midcentury idea when people craved quality time and bringing in the outdoors,” she says. “This house has that fun vibe with a nice flow.”

A Noguchi coffee table in the office centers a rug from Surya’s Kavita collection, echoing the tones of the Iran Issa-Khan wall art. The Eames desk chair adds to the Mad Men vibe established by the owners’ armchairs and sofa.

“ A MIDCENTURY LAYOUT CAN FEEL LOW BECAUSE OF THE CEILINGS , SO WE TRIED TO ELEVATE PIECES OFF THE FLOOR SO THE SPACES WOULD ‘BREATHE’ BETTER .”

–LAETITIA LAURENT

Above: Tony Orrico artwork fills a wall in the family area, joined by another Liepke piece. Pillows in Casamance’s Derivee textile from Nessen Group inject a jolt of pattern to the B&B Italia sofa. Karastan’s Artistic Charm rug is from Flor Source.

Opposite: A trio of Tom Dixon’s gold and chrome Melt pendants hovers above the pedestal dining table and sculptural chairs. The oversize William Klein drawing introduces a graphic feel to the space, while a Liepke work defines the nearby hallway.

Left: The riveted finish of the porcelain backsplash from Cavastone brings texture to the kitchen. Countertops of Opustone Stone & Tile Concept’s City White engineered stone contribute to the tactile mix.

Opposite: On a wall painted Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace, Brett Smith artwork complements the stools at the kitchen’s concrete island. Visual Comfort & Co.’s Evo pendants suspend above Olympia Tile’s Oikos porcelain flooring.

“THE HOME’S CONTEMPORARY ITEMS ARE INFLUENCED BY SCANDINAVIAN AND DANISH DESIGNS FOR A MINIMALIST APPROACH.”

–LAETITIA LAURENT

A Call Me Frank portrait headlines a guest bedroom, home to a bed by Demvel, Theodore Alexander nightstand from Kathy Kuo Home and Karastan rug. The Sonneman fixture hangs from a ceiling embellished with a Wallquest covering from Designer’s Mark.

Uncommon Thread

Using fiber, a multimedia artist embroiders captivating portraits, upending traditional art norms.

WRITTEN BY JENNIFER

PFAFF SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN CUTRONA

Growing up, Kandy G Lopez remembers visiting art museums and feeling disconnected with the subjects portrayed within the ornate gilded frames. “There was never representation for people who looked like me,” recalls Lopez, who was born in New Jersey to Dominican parents. “If they were, it was in a servitude situation.”

Now a portraitist herself, the Fort Lauderdale resident is helping to change these depictions through her own work. A multimedia connoisseur, the Nova Southeastern University associate professor is adept in paint, printmaking, stained glass and collage, yet she is more recently known for her fiber renderings of minorities. All are of real people—some Lopez knows well, others she met spontaneously—and each is someone who caught her eye. “They take the air out of the room when they walk in,” the artist describes. “They just have that energy. Maybe it’s my imagination, but everybody turns and looks at them.”

To create a piece, she photographs her muse, always shooting while kneeling so the model is looking down—an angle that counters the social hierarchy common in historical art. “I feel the perception of minorities is that the person who is darker is always looked down upon or seen as inferior,” Lopez explains. “For me to get on my knees under a person who’s also a minority gives the perspective of them being bigger, higher, more important.” After printing the selected photo, she cuts a canvas from a roll of rug-hooking mesh, pins it to a wall and draws an outline of the image using a permanent marker. The artist then determines the color palette and begins embroidering—incorporating yarn, thread and repurposed clothing—always starting with the face, the part she finds most thrilling. “You can’t make a perfect circle, because the grid is squared,” Lopez notes.

“So figuring out how to create a curve is a challenge I enjoy but also drives me crazy.”

Each piece is named after its subject, the artist’s way of commemorating every person she portrays, and, she hopes, forming a connection with the viewer. “I love it when people say, ‘They remind me of somebody,’ ” Lopez reflects. “This is my way of depicting each person as their best self. I want them to be in the history books.”

Multimedia Fort Lauderdale artist Kandy G Lopez (right) creates fiber portraits that span 10 inches to 12 feet tall, a practice she began in 2015. Represented by ACA Galleries, the Nova Southeastern University associate professor exhibits throughout the country, including a group show at Miami’s Haitian Heritage Museum on view until November 16.

Architecture: Gary Eliopoulos, GE Architecture, Inc. Interior Design: Sarah Griswold-Johnson, Lisa Sokol and Paige Orpin, Johnson Sokol Interior Design

Home Builder: Michael Rega, MJR Custom Homes Landscape Architecture: Bob Glynn and Amanda Lee, Delray Garden Center

Eye Candy

At every turn, this retreat presents layers of playful details, preppy hues and posh finishes.

BY

WRITTEN

MICHELLE BRUNNER

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STACY ZARIN GOLDBERG

Brunschwig & Fils fabric from Kravet covers the living area’s Liz O’Brien armchairs. Harbinger by Hand’s Gould cocktail table rests beneath Coleen & Company’s Josephine lantern. A mirror from Palm Beach Home Style joins benches and a side table from 1stdibs.

Nearly 1,000 miles south of their Virginia home, the Sunshine State beckoned Natalie and Matt Nichols. The couple, who has college-aged twins, purchased a house in South Florida as a haven for their family, envisioning interiors that would be just as sunny and charming as the outdoor setting. Their directive to designers Sarah Griswold-Johnson, Lisa Sokol and Paige Orpin was clear: Lyford Cay Club meets Park Avenue apartment—a jewel-box look with punchy colors, sophisticated accents and the occasional palm tree motif. “We had an opportunity down here that we wouldn’t normally have up north,” Natalie explains. “We wanted it to be playful.”

Having just worked on the family’s Virginia residence, the designers understood their clients’ tastes well. This time, the canvas was a fairly recent Bahamian-style build in Delray Beach that, upon first glance, barely needed any tinkering. “Everybody who drove down the street and saw this house would say it had amazing curb appeal,” architect Gary Eliopoulos describes. “Although the house was pretty, it was not conducive to the family’s needs.” For one, the Nichols preferred the family room adjacent to the kitchen, a wish that required reconfiguring some areas. “We extended the front elevation to add space,” general contractor Mike Rega says. This allowed for the expansion of the entry courtyard, which received a new gate and an updated pool. The team also constructed a garage on one side of the house, balancing the opposite end with an outdoor kitchen to maintain the façade’s symmetry. Landscape designers Bob Glynn and Amanda Lee then enhanced the structure with tropical plantings such as medjool date and coconut palms. “The overall goal was to make the house look like it has always been there behind the trees,” Lee says.

Once it was time to dress the interiors, the designers intuited a palette of pinks and blues, with prominent touches of green. Their instincts were solidified early in the process when they took the Nichols on a shopping trip to New York, an excursion that yielded a Kelly green rug with climbing leopards, two scenic

wallpapers and a few choice antiques, including an octagonal table Matt fell in love with. “By the time we finished that first buying trip, we had the skeleton of what we knew we would be designing,” Sokol recalls. Their strategy: Layer different time periods and influences, marrying various elements to create a feast for the eyes.

Returning to Florida brought more inspiration. After she saw the work of Mary Meade Evans in a local show house, Natalie knew she wanted the decorative artist to paint a light-blue palm tree mural for the stairwell. There, complementing the leopard runner, the designers crafted a green lacquered bar—which in turn inspired the purpose of the adjacent den: a cocktail lounge. “The Nichols can entertain a smaller group in there if they don’t want to use the great room,” Griswold-Johnson points out. Influenced by the work of designers Mark Sikes and Miles Redd, the team upholstered the walls in blue-and-white stripes and added leather doors with emerald glass knobs. “It’s a very layered room but simple at the same time,” Sokol adds.

Other memorable details include a blue-andgreen kitchen backsplash that could double as a Lilly Pulitzer print; hardware that resembles malachite starbursts and delicate dogwood; and a spirited fringe on the living area sofa that recalls the shimmy of a grass hula skirt. “We love to have hidden gems you don’t notice right away, but when you come in closer, you see a little surprise,” Griswold-Johnson says. The designers also helped the Nichols curate a collection of locally sourced period ceramics and glassware, peppering in additional Palm Beach spirit.

While majority of the home’s palette adheres to sunny pastels and saturated brights, the powder room and primary bedroom are dramatic departures. “These spaces are the rebels of the house,” Sokol muses. Adjacent to the ornate bar, the powder room is enveloped in a metallic wallcovering of iridescent koi fish and a floorto-ceiling antiqued mirror. Giving the eyes a rest, the primary bedroom is a soothing cocoon with Chinoiserie-inspired wallpaper, a verdant green ceiling and window pelmets with intricate scrollwork. Altogether, it makes for a welcoming visual treat, to the owners’ delight. “When I wake up every morning, I can’t believe I get to live here,” Natalie reflects.

Above: Mosaic House tile embellishes the outdoor fireplace, surrounded by flowering plants and Sylvester, thatch and areca palms. Walters Wicker’s Viscaya armchairs wear a Mariaflora textile. Serena & Lily’s Bamileke coffee table pairs with a garden stool from Mecox.

Opposite: Schumacher fabric on Chaddock’s Emma chair pops in the family room. Mary Meade Evans painted the walls and Coleen & Company sconce. Cassy Tully artwork hangs above a sideboard from Casa Branca. Zina Studios, Inc.’s Trixie wallcovering and Benjamin Moore’s White Satin enliven the built-in cabinetry.

“We love to have hidden gems you don’t notice right away, but when you come in closer, you see a little surprise.”

–SARAH GRISWOLD-JOHNSON

The kitchen’s New Ravenna backsplash and Coleen & Company pendant extend cheer into the family room. There, side tables from John Rosselli & Associates with Sorella Glenn lamps flank an Ibello Upholstery sofa and a Chaddock ottoman.

Right: The Rug Company’s Climbing Leopard runner inspired the Fine Paints of Europe’s Bottle Green for the bar by Clearview Cabinetry Services. Polished Panda marble countertops from Nature of Marble add interest.

Opposite: Sister Parish fabric adorns the den’s walls and draperies, decorated with artwork from Devonshire. A pillow dressed in an Alex Conroy Textiles linen tops a McGuire barrel lounge chair.

Right: Gracie’s Koi Pond wallcovering creates a glam underwater effect in the powder room alongside an antiqued mirror and brass Oak Hill fixtures. Akdo’s Wish Desire Calacatta flooring is from Chesapeake Tile & Marble.

Opposite: Mally Skok Design’s Secret Temple linen dons Chaddock’s Farron chair in a guest bedroom. The McGuire table perches near Visual Comfort & Co.’s Apothecary floor lamp. Phillip Jeffries’ Abaca Harvest wallcovering complements Stark’s Freesia rug.

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