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It is said that necessity is the mother of invention, and this has certainly been true as the Decorator Showcase team has adapted in reponse to two unusual spring seasons. With the help of our dedicated volunteers, we have found innovative ways to bring you exquisite design experiences while also raising critically needed funds for the University High School Financial Aid Program. We are fortunate to be part of the wave of innovation in the design industry that is making it possible for interior designers, realtors, and architects to continue working with clients amid the ever-shifting pandemic safety guidelines. In fact, business is booming for many in the industry as people consider ways to create a more versatile work and home environment to serve their needs.

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Jennifer Bittner Borden Director of Showcase Operations Thelma Garza Director of Events and Special Projects Elena Hobden Annual Giving Manager, Showcase Engagement Liaison Mary King Director of Leadership Giving Alezja Metts Development Assistant Marianna Stark ’89 Director of Alumni Engagement and Giving Denise Lamott Showcase Media Relations Dan Valine Bowtie Media

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As we all adapted to the new restrictions in our lives, the Showcase team began brainstorming ideas around a new design event that would appeal to our Showcase fans and meet growing financial aid needs. While our first virtual Showcase tour in 2020 was based on photos and video of design work done in an actual home, this year’s special interior design event is inspired by the floor plans of an existing property that has been designed and produced completely virtually. Given the innovative nature of this event and the spectacular views from this year’s property, we have dubbed this special presentation, New Perspectives. New Perspectives presented by Deorator Showcase and Steelblue, would not have been possible without the growth of virtual design services and the incredible support of the UHS community and Bay Area design network. The event features a stunning virtual tour inspired by 1080 Chestnut Street, a luxurious penthouse with 360° views of San Francisco landmarks. Commandingly sited on one of Russian Hill’s most desirable blocks above the five-acre Francisco Park, the 5,445 square foot penthouse is distinguished by soaring ceilings and grand entertaining rooms complemented by expansive windows. On the market for the first time in 50 years, the penthouse is represented by Gregg Lynn from Sotheby’s International Realty. We are so grateful to the many talented and creative people who worked with us to bring you New Perspectives, a fresh interpretation on the beloved San Francisco Decorator Showcase tradition. Particular thanks goes to O’Brien Chalmers, founder of Steelblue, a San Francisco based creative agency and our presenting sponsor, who along with his team led by Phil Ryan, provided the expert services needed to bring the virtual tour to life. We also extend our deepest appreciation to our talented designers who displayed great commimtment and loyalty in agreeing to take on this challenging project and creating the elegant urban designs featured in the tour. Additionally, we owe gratitude to Gregg Lynn of Sotheby’s International Realty, who secured the homeowners’ permission to use the address and plans upon which the virtual tour is based, and to architect Stephen Sutro, UHS class of ’92, who reimagined and prepared the floorplans of the property as the foundation for the designers’ work. We would also like to recognize the Honorary Committee, Committee Chair Heidi Castelein, and all of the New Perspective Patrons for so generously answering our call for support. Thank you also to our corporate sponsors and advertisers for their sustained commitment during these challenging Showcase years. And last but certainly not least, our heartfelt thanks go to you, our Showcase community! We hope that you are inspired by the New Perspectives experience and fulfilled by your generous contributions to our University High School students. 11

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Ken and Sandra Eggers

Mark and Gabriela Parcella

Barbara and Doug Engmann

Paul Sack and Shirley Davis

Catherine Garzio and Martin Mattes

Tracey Strauss and Todd Strauss

Mona Geller

Lynn and Peter Wendell

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Jennifer and Randy Gridley

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Katie Albright and Jake Schatz

Kate and Adam Clammer

Angelina Alioto-Grace ’88 and Daniel Grace

Scott ’78 and Lori Cooper

Evelyn Armstrong and Will Marks

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Madina Aryeh

Kristen and Mike House Linda and Larry Howell Janet Hunter and David Zenoff Stephen Kealhofer and Janet Luck Missy Kirchner

new perspectives patronS Doreen and Larry Low

Margaret A. Charnas ’76

Amy Metzler Ritter

Ann Lowengart Interiors

Elisabeth B. Congdon ’93

Rohini T. Sadarangani

Patricia and Ronald Martell

Louisa M. Consagra ’82

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Timothy and Shadra Murphy

Penny Coulter

Cathryn F. Schember

Laurie and Craig Patzer

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Sally Shapiro

Rene and Zinia Picazo

Jane C. Dann

Elizabeth G. Shea

Lynn and Edward Poole

Lisi Bailliere Dean

Laura Spivy

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Natalie Stern

Debbie Geller Reynolds ’84

Jenna Feinberg

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Stephen Williams and Margie Lao-Williams

Gwendolyn N. Holcombe

Karen and Trevor Wright

Kristen R. House

Jing Yang and Cheng Ma

Linda S. Howell

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Sabrina Alfin Daniel and Andrea Elkort Donna Liu Margaret R. Rott Rose and Jose Villegas

Janet N. Hunter Lindsay Mace Joost ’84 Hazel Kawaja Kristen Hale Kelly ’98 Maryann E. Kirchner Carolyn Langelier Donna Liu

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Jane Low

Angelina Alioto-Grace ’88

Janet McKinley

Elizabeth Allor

Nicola Miner ’88

Sloan L. Barnett

Maryam N. Muduroglu

Lesley A. Bunim ’95

Nancy Murray

Linda Burns

Anne M. Pedrero

Lycia M. Carmody

Lynn Poole

Stacey B. Case

Jane Prior

Heidi Castelein, Chair

Debbie Geller Reynolds ’84

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Daisy Shi

Kamala Mostert

Kristina Tasevska

Stephen Sutro ’92

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It was an extraordinary and rewarding opportunity to create this New Perspectives Virtual Tour, and it was an honor to support the San Francisco University High School financial aid program. Thank you to all the visionary designers for your inspirational work. We also extend our sincere gratitude to all the Steelblue team contributors who dedicate their elite skills, motivation, passion, and commitment to each and every project engagement. Elvin Aldana Jonny Allen Nina Andruzzi Michael Bedard Michael Brown Alex Buckthal Enrique Camacho O’Brien Chalmers Katrina Cristobal Brodie Geers Dmitry Golikov Luis Hernandez

Amanda Ippolito Nenad Katic Brian Kitts Lyndl Kempis Guillermo LLaguno Scott Lord Jon Peake Phil Ryan Travis Schmiesing Daisy Shi Kristina Tasevska Lauren Tom

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This Very Hour Robbie McMillan & Marcus Keller

Central Atrium, Kitchen, Dining Room & Terrace Chris Weir & Susan Collins Weir

Social Salon Martin Kobus

Views Beyond Geoffrey De Sousa

Library Sindhu Peruri

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Primary Bedroom & Bath Catherine Kwong

Cosmopolitan Fashionista with Downtown Flair Gioi Tran & Vernon Applegate

Castle in the Sky Jon de la Cruz

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Shoshin - A Beginner’s Mind Eva Bradley & Alicia Cheung Lichtenstein 45

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Atelier Fevrier Nakshatra Rug via The Future Perfect Niamh Barry Muscularity, 2019 Suspended Light Sculpture Touch Vessels, 2018 Light Sculpture Courtesy of the artist Buster + Punch Dimmer Switches and Hallway Doorknobs Erica Deeman, courtesy of the artist and Anthony Meier Fine Arts Derek, 2016; Eli, 2016; Orobosa, 2015; Andre, 2016; Llane, 2016; Stefano, 2016; Jocquese, 2016; Blue, 2016; Zawadi, 2016; Reed, 2016; Chris, 2016; Asaba, 2015; Nathan, 2015; George, 2016; Eric, 2016 Gounot & Jahnke Line C 145 Ceiling Lamp via The Invisible Collection Isaac Julien, courtesy of the artist and Jessica Silverman Gallery A Chattel Becomes a Man (Lessons of the Hour), 2019 The Game Portrait (Playtime), 2013 Vista Portrait (Playtime), 2013 KWH Studios Cove / Arc Credenza via Good Colony Lava Thomas, courtesy of the artist and Rena Bransten Gallery Freedom Song #2, 2018 Chaeyoung Lee Time of Action N. 20-2 Contemporary Bench Re Jin Lee Suna I Ceramic Sculpture via Spartan Shop

THIS VERY HOUR Creating space and reverence for the experience of art is always top of mind in our designs. Every decision is made with that principal tenet in mind. We are honored to present our homage to the critical role of art in our intimate lives, our cultural and social dialogue, and the ways in which we understand our current and future paths as human beings. Our spaces highlight the important work of three artists with ties to the Bay Area - Erica Deeman, Isaac Julien, and Lava Thomas. The work of these artists is grounded in matters of the human condition and asks the viewer to consider how we’ve arrived at this time and place, and what is our collective path forward. We’ve entitled our installation This Very Hour in reference to a speech given by Frederick Douglass on July 5, 1852, and also referenced in Isaac Julien’s insightful and moving art installation work entitled The Lessons of the Hour. We hope this work inspires people to engage in critical dialogue and consider their impact on the world around them.

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Special thanks to: The San Francisco Decorator Showcase Committee for the opportunity to share our work. All of the artists, galleries, designers and craftspeople included in our presentation for their commitment to work of meaningful and lasting value. Caleb Morris, an indispensable and critical part of everything AubreyMaxwell. Everyone who ever gave us a chance, lent support, or taught us something.

Rocky Mountain Hardware Metro Entry Door Set Emmanuelle Simon Split Armchair via The Invisible Collection

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Atrium: Hosfelt Gallery Jutta Haeckel, Butterflies and Hurricanes, 2020 Jessica Silverman Gallery Davina Semo, Song, Flow, Whip, 2019 Dining Room: Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery Cabinet by Vincenzo de Cotiis Chandelier, Les Cordes by Mathieu Lehanneur De Sousa Hughes Drapery Fabric by Mark Alexander The Future Perfect Dining Chairs by Marta Sala Holland and Sherry – Wall Panel Fabric Kneedler Fauchère Upholstery by Dedar Kolkoze Console by Francesco Balzano Studio Collins Weir – Dining Table Terrace: Atelier Vierkant – Planters Ralph Pucci International Chairs and Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan Kitchen: Arte Cuoio – Storage Bins Bright on Presidio Pendant, Brasilia S by Ozone The Future Perfect Vase by Mark Pavlovots

C H R I S TO P H ER W EI R & SUSAN COLLINS

C E N T R A L AT R I U M , K I T C H E N , DI N I N G ROO M AN D TERR AC E After a year of refuge and reflection we are gently moving towards a mode of normalcy where handshakes will replace elbow bumps and embraces will last a bit too long. Friends will soon gather over tables of carefully prepared food, glasses will clink and conversations will sparkle. We will revel in the future, tell stories of the past, reflect on lasting changes to our communities and, like Depression Era grandparents, we will tuck away treasures for a rainy day. Our spaces, rendered in simple plaster, wood and natural stone, set the stage. Pops of color and texture draw your eye through the home to provide moments of interest. Art captivates the soul. While we have all been changed by the past year’s events, family and community remain the center of our lives. The day that we welcome them back into our home is almost here and we are thrilled. Special thanks to: Thank you to our incredibly talented network of showrooms, vendors, galleries and colleagues. Cheers to our amazing team. And, as always, thank you to University High School, Jenny, Thelma and the SFDC Advisory Board.

Gaggenau – Cooktop and Oven March – Tableware Nathan Lindberg Vintage Dining Chairs Simone Bodmer-Turner – Sculptures Studio Collins Weir – Dining Table Throughout: Paint, Benjamin Moore Paint, Classic Grey

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Achille Salvagni – Chair Ado Chale – Coffee table Angela Brown LTD Chair, banquette and pillows fabric Byung Hoon Choi – Side table Carpenters Workshop Gallery Side table by Vicenzo de Cotiis Cocoon – Faucet Da Vinci Marble Countertop and island stone De Castelli Custom: console, bar cabinetry, pedestal De Sousa Hughes Swivel seating fabric by Mark Alexander, Sconces by SVDA Duchateau 3D ceiling and wallcovering Emmanuel Babled – Coffee table Ennio Chiggio – Sectional Gae Aulenti – Table lamp Haute Textile Floors – Custom rugs Hostler Burrows Golden Bambi by Jasmin Anoschkin Incollect – Table lamp Jan Vogelpoel Ceramics – Table decor Johanna Grawunder Custom glass lights Gemini G.E.L. Six Bardos: Luminous Appearance, 2018 by Julie Mehretu

S O C I A L S A LO N For the 2021 San Francisco Decorator Showcase Martin Kobus was inspired to create a homage to 1960’s -1970’s luxury high rise living. The building was built in 1962 so it seemed very appropriate MARTIN KOBUS to go this route. Think back to the movie interiors of that era reimagined for today. The living room’s centerpiece is a recreation of Ennio Chiggio’s “Environ One” sofa that establishes a zone for entertaining, one of several important and distinctive furnishings duplicated for the room. The large contemporary painting is by Julie Mehretu. The artist’s inspired technique of figurative layering of time and historical influences pays tribute to the abstract expressionism and the digital age of society. The Bar welcomes you with a stone sculptural island that is in itself an art piece. Here the host can serve cocktails while friends lounge on the mustard floating banquettes and the teal carousel. Another recreation of an important piece by Verner Panton, the Easy Sofa from 1963. Walls and ceilings are clad in 3D sculptural backlit wood panels. The focus of the Bar is a significant digital piece called “ENSO”- a spatial calligraphy method that expresses depth and speed of the brushstroke. Special thanks to: My team: Erik Zang, Betina Dimaculangan, Astrid Kobus, and Chris Bergin. All of the vendors and showrooms. Everyone on the Steelblue team. Everyone on the 2021 San Francisco Decorator Showcase Committee.

Kobus Interiors Custom: trims, pocket doors, pendant light, carved cabinetry Luigi Colani – Outdoor chairs Maharam Sectional fabric and pillows Osborne & Little – Drapes Pace Gallery – Enso by teamLab Tim Edwards Glass – Vases Verner Panton – Custom carousel

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Brentano Fabrics Chair, cotton velvet, available at De Sousa Hughes Caste Design Holt Bookcase, available at De Sousa Hughes Charles Tassin Elefann side table in navy ceramic available at Galerie May Charlotte Biltgen Eileen Chair & ottoman available at The Invisible Collection Christian Liaigre Gabard Floor Lamp available at De Sousa Hughes Fog & Fury Felted Wall Hanging, Radial Striation available at De Sousa Hughes

V I E WS B E YO N D

GEOFFREY DE SOUSA

Our room was inspired by the ever changing colors of the sky, hills and water of the bay. We wanted to create a family gathering space that took advantage of the beautiful San Francisco vistas while being focused on comfort, family conversation and handcrafted one of a kind furnishings. Special thanks to: Interior Designer Robin Sussillo who makes it happen every day.

Massimo Listri Photo over sofa, Palazzo D’Avalos I Rosemary Hallgarten Drapery Fabric, Micro Boucle Sheer, Wool & Alpaca R & Y Augousti Bronze and Shagreen drink table Shiir Rugs Fiume Tibor in wool and silk available at De Sousa Hughes Toyine Sellers Fabric on Sofa, Phinda Re Collection Vincenzo De Cotiis Sectional Sofa, Cast brass and stone coffee table, Hanging Brass Chandelier available through Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery, San Francisco Please contact our office for information on accessories

G EO F F R E Y D E S O U S A I N T E R I O R D E S I G N 2 Henry Adams Street, Suite 350 n San Francisco, CA 94107 415 947 7000 n info@geoffreydesousa.com n geoffreydesousa.com

W W W . P E R U R I D E S I G N C O M PA N Y. C O M

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1st Dibs – Side Table next to Lounge Chair Apparatus – Sconce Artsy Artist: Audrey Stone Art above desk Berggruen Gallery Artist: Michael Gregory Art above window seat David Weeks Studio – Desk table lamp De Sousa Hughes, Mark Alexander Ceiling wallpaper The Future Perfect – Pendant light Luke Lamp Co. – Chandelier Portola Paints – Wall paint Sindhu Peruri Custom designed area rug Custom designed window seat Custom designed millwork & bookshelves StudioTwentySeven – Desk Chair Todd Merrill Studio – Coffee Table Vintage-1st Dibs – Lounge Chair

LIBRARY

SINDHU PERURI

This cozy library is designed as a retreat for relaxation and work. The space is tranquil yet rich in texture, color and contrast. As much as it is packed with visual appeal, this small space is also extremely functional. The comfy window seat in the corner draws you in and invites you to take a seat. It’s a perfect perch from which to enjoy the vista outside. The lounge chair, which is tucked in front of the bookshelves, is ideal for curling up with a good book. By day, it’s a quiet space for work; by night, an intimate lounge for cocktails. With impressive art, dramatic lighting and bespoke furnishings, each piece is collected and cherished. Keepsakes and mementos placed on bookshelves, evoke nostalgic memories of past travels and engages you and your guests in conversation. Special thanks to: The San Francisco Decorator Showcase Committee and Design Advisory Board for inviting me to participate. I’m truly honored and flattered to be included. Dmitriy Shevchuk for understanding my vision and bringing it to digital life so beautifully. Entire team at Steelblue for all their help, support and guidance. Jenny Bittner Borden and Thelma Garza for always being there and ready to offer support. Suzy Oberholster and team PDC without whom this wouldn’t be possible. My family and friends for their unwavering love and support.

P E R U R I D E S I G N CO M PA N Y 174 Pepper Drive n Los Altos, CA 94022 415 249 2500 n info@peruridesigncompany.com n peruridesigncompany.com

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RESOURCES

Apparatus Studio – Downlight Fixtures Arkitektura – Bed by Minotti Claremont – Banquette Fabric Coup D’Etat Artwork by Dana Harel-Kriest, Table Lamp Cristina Grajales Gallery Rug by Hechizoo De Sousa Hughes Drapery Fabric by Mark Alexander Garde Shop – Mirror by Ben & Aja Blanc Holland & Sherry – Bed Fabric Kathleen Taylor, The Lotus Collection Throw Pillow Fabric Lucca Antiques – Bedside Sconces Maison Gerard – Light Sculpture March SF Dining Table by Faye Toogood, Tray Obsolete – Side Table Pamono – Vintage Stools Rewire Vintage Pendant Light Fixture Rose Uniacke – Console Spartan Shop Table Lamp by Studio Henry Wilson

PRIMARY BEDROOM Nestled high above San Francisco, this bedroom is designed to be a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of city life. A cozy palette of dark paint and natural materials combine with clean C AT H E R I N E lines and soft layers, to create a sense of calm and stillness. K WONG Storage spaces are tucked behind the folding doors of the fireplace wall. The gallery neatly houses artwork and books in the entry hallway; a place for everything and everything in its place. What remains are spaces for intentional moments: sitting down to read with a cup of tea; fireside meditation; and, of course, a hushed and peaceful place to drift off among the clouds. Special thanks to: Design team extraordinaire: Fadi Alnumaani, Kristi Carre Freeland, and Olivia Romer. Showcase family: Diane Dorrans Saeks, Jenny Bittner Borden, and Geoffrey De Sousa, for keeping me in the loop. We miss you, Lewis Butler. Work family: Everyone on the CKD team, our incredible clients, our talented partners, and our vendors who support us every day in so many ways. Family family: Our actual family members, who have picked us up, cooked us dinner, made Zoom appearances, helped us schlep things to job sites, made us laugh, reminded us to drink water, and countless other things that lift us up and help make this company run. Every small business is a family business.

C AT H E R I N E K WO N G D E S I G N 3450 Sacramento Street #519 n San Francisco, CA 94118 415 735 5190 n hello@catherinekwong.com n catherinekwong.com

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P R I M A R Y B AT H RESOURCES

Almond & Co. Vintage Pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Chateau Domingue – Vintage Floor Tiles Da Vinci Marble – Vanity Stone Marmi Serafini – Bathtub Orange Furniture – Hooks Philippe Grandvoinet – Plaster Rewire Vintage Sconces by Fontana Arte Robert Frank – Artwork THG Paris – Plumbing Fixtures

The spacious, spa-like bathroom is an extension of the adjoining bedroom, and continues the serene aesthetic of the suite. Swaths of plaster walls and tall oak closet doors are grounded by reclaimed C AT H E R I N E stone tiles on the floor. A sculptural stone bathtub sits next to a K WONG large walk-in shower with a fixed panel of fluted glass and faceted bronze fixtures are used throughout. But the main focal point of this room is the view. The large window looks out over the city and provides plenty of natural light. San Francisco makes the perfect backdrop to the vanity, which sits on a custom bronze stand and features a large marble countertop and floating mirrors. Vintage copper pendants and glass sconces provide a glow of light, and the combined effect sets the scene for bathing as ritual. Special thanks to: Design team extraordinaire: Fadi Alnumaani, Kristi Carre Freeland, and Olivia Romer. Showcase family: Diane Dorrans Saeks, Jenny Bittner Borden, and Geoffrey De Sousa, for keeping me in the loop. We miss you, Lewis Butler. Work family: Everyone on the CKD team, our incredible clients, our talented partners, and our vendors who support us every day in so many ways. Family family: Our actual family members, who have picked us up, cooked us dinner, made Zoom appearances, helped us schlep things to job sites, made us laugh, reminded us to drink water, and countless other things that lift us up and help make this company run. Every small business is a family business. C AT H E R I N E K WO N G D E S I G N 3450 Sacramento Street #519 n San Francisco, CA 94118 415 735 5190 n hello@catherinekwong.com n catherinekwong.com

Photography by

Photography by Chistopher Stark

APPLEGATETRAN.COM 415.487.1241

V E R N O N A P P L E G AT E

RESOURCES

Hersh Lighting / De Sousa Hughes Chandelier Jab / De Sousa Hughes – Drapery Garrett Leather / HEWN SF – Pouf Leather La Cividina – Sofa and Pouf Paola Lenti / B&B Italia – Area Carpet Pierre Frey / Kneedler Fauchère – Sofa Fabric Poliform / Poliform SF – Closet Systems

C O S M O P O L I TA N F A S H I O N I S TA W I T H D OW N TOW N F L A I R

Our dressing room was inspired by an international stylist known for effortlessly fusing couture with avant-garde. Her timeless elegance and sophistication informed the material and color palettes, and her femininity and confident edge imbue the space’s ambiance. Soft curves in furnishings contrast angled architectural elements, and lustrous materials support lush textures. It’s a place to enjoy her passion and curate her personal collection.

Ted Boerner / HEWN SF Full Length Mirror

Special thanks to:

Ted Boerner / HEWN SF All Wood Accents

Cheriann Glab

Zak & Fox / Kneedler Fauchère Pouf Fabric

GIOI TRAN

Claudia Juestel Jared Hunt Kendal Brad Marsh Kymberly Henry Tuan Cao Jenny Bittner Borden Thelma Garza

A P P L EG AT E T R A N I N T E R I O R S 34 Woodward Street n San Francisco, CA 94103 415 487 1241 n info@applegatetran.com n applegatetran.com

de la Cruz Interior Design

Douglas Friedman Photography

9 RESOURCES

In the bedroom: Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery Ingrid Donat, Bronze ‘Buffet Klimt Cinq Portes’ 2017 DLC-ID Custom convex mirror Custom leather bed, wall panels and integrated nightstands Edward Fields Van Day Truex ‘Terra’ Carpet, ca. 1965 Eric Schmitt, Christian Liaigre Edition Umberto Bench 1999 Estudio Campana, Friedman Benda New York ‘Bolotas’ Armchair 2015 Farrow and Ball Paint, Brassica No. 271 Fraenkel Gallery Mel Bochner ‘If The Color Changes...’, 2018 Gemini Gel Julie Mehretu ‘Six Bardos: Last Breath’, 2018 Haines Gallery Chris McCaw ‘Heliograph #132 (Double Day)’, 2017 Nilufar Gallery, Milan Mazzega floor lamp Porter Teleo Wallcovering on ceiling Sabina Fay Braxton – Pillows and coverlet Samuel & Sons Passementerie Sloane striped border Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca curtains

CASTLE IN THE SKY Our celestial guest room is a welcoming space that combines the luxurious functionality of a well-appointed hotel with the intimacy and comfort of a home. The essentials: a lofty bed with crisp sheets, a plush chair for reading or napping, and a spacious bathroom stocked with amenities. The guest room should also serve as a canvas for creativity, taking more provocative moves with color and art. Get in bed and dream big!

J O N AT H A N DE LA CRUZ

Special thanks to: Liz Michael, Shelvie Verani, and Elvin Adana.

Walker-Valentine – Monogrammed sheets Wendell Castle – Promises side table In the bathroom: Da Vinci Marble Calcite blue slab on floors and walls in bathroom David Gamble Andy Warhol’s Medicine Cabinet (En Suite) DLC-ID Custom washstand with PE Guerin ‘Nugget’ fittings and hardware

D LC- I D 221 Oak Street, Suite D n Oakland, CA 94607 415 350 1228 n info@ dlcid.com n dlcid.com

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A L E XI S TO M P K I N S AND LEANN CONQUER

RESOURCES

Bloomberry – Raak Wall Sconces Bret Slater represented by Liliana Bloch Gallery Artwork Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. Window Covering Trim De Gournay Custom Headboard Embroidery Drift Represented by Carpenters Workshop Gallery Table Jef Verheyen represented by Axel Vervoordt Gallery Artwork Julian Giuntoli Custom Furniture Bed Frame Kneedler Fauchère Gio Ponti Chair Fabric Kroll Furniture Gio Ponti Chair Upholstery Magnolia Lane Soft Furnishings Coverlet and Window Covering Fabrication Park Life Store and Gallery – Art Books

THE TIME BEING BEDROOM Teen life plays out in liminal space—the bedroom a refuge, but foreseeably temporary: a room for the time being. Teenagers, too, are time beings. Hyper-present in a multiverse of futures, they both are and will be. An atmospheric mixtape of modernist design and contemporary artistic influences, the Time Being Bedroom is speculative fiction for teens—a portal for becoming. Sited in a 1960s high-rise completed the same year the Telstar 1 launched into orbit, transforming global communication, the room radiates a cool, retro-futuristic aesthetic as a radical rejection of the parents’ minimalist sensibility and the structural stoicism of the building. Each design detail is itself a satellite—placed intentionally, a mode for self-expression. Lofted far above the horizon, the Time Being Bedroom cuts a sharp yet sophisticated edge in tonal mint with shocks of neon red and gasps of turmeric. Bleached walnut accents temper turned metal, terrazzo, and concrete, with youthful outbursts of acrylic and powder-coated finishes, set off with unexpected custom textiles. A high-concept collision of what’s past and what’s possible, it’s the realm of teenage rebellion, resilience, and fearless exploration. Special thanks to: Thank you to the Chroma design team, the Decorator Showcase Committee, The San Francisco University High School staff, and Steelblue for bringing this teenage dream to virtual life. The future is bold and bright.

Pierre Frey – Lumbar Pillow Fabric Studio Wieki Somers – Custom Nightstands Wyatt Studio – Bed Post Fabrication

CHROMA 3647 23rd Street n San Francisco, CA 94110 415 252 5700 n info@chromasf.com n chromasf.com

chromasf.com

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RESOURCES

1stdibs – Mid Century Italian Wall Sconce American Terrazzo – Terrazzo Flooring Cocoon – Plumbing Fixtures Dogfork Lamp Arts – Sconce Powder Coating + Rewiring Forbes & Lomax Ltd. – Dimmer Julian Giuntoli Custom Furniture Side Table Magnolia Lane Soft Furnishings Shower Curtain Fabrication Kneedler Fauchère Shower Curtain Fabric Ryan McGinley represented by Ratio 3 Artwork

T H E L I B E R T I N E B AT H R O O M Ambient light cascading from a skyward void casts an ethereal mood in the Libertine Bathroom, as subtle mint coheres with coolly tinted terrazzo to articulate the space. Powder-coated metal playfully distorts the austerity of minimalist sculpture, torquing smoothly to define the shower and to form the vanity. Elegant design details with vintage origins—a wooden vessel with Brazilian modernist influences, an asymmetrical midcentury-inspired mirror and sconce—balance the vulnerability of youthful contemporary photography. An unexpected utility for the uncommon teen, the Libertine Bathroom transforms daily routines into uniquely euphoric experiences. Special thanks to: Thank you to the Chroma design team, the Decorator Showcase Committee, The San Francisco University High School staff, and Steelblue for bringing this teenage dream to virtual life. The future is bold and bright.

Wyatt Studio – Shower Fabrication CHROMA 3647 23rd Street n San Francisco, CA 94110 415 252 5700 n info@chromasf.com n chromasf.com

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Charles Leonard – Plaster Coraggio – Ceiling Hanging Fabric Dedon – Hanging Chairs Emil Lukas, Hosfelt Gallery Orb Art Erden, De Sousa Hughes – Area Rug Farrow and Ball Paint, Strong White luluemon, Avocado, Gaiam Various Yoga and Meditation Equipment O’Kells – Fireplace Richard Gervais Collection Antique Buddhas, Gong and Tibetian singing bowls Rock Paradise Smokey Quartz Crystal studioHEIMAT Ceiling art installation design Tiger Bunny Studio Various Plants

SHOSHINA BEGINNER’S MIND

E VA B R A D L E Y

Shoshin from Zen Buddhism means “beginner’s mind.” The concept holds that those who approach life with few preconceptions will be open to new ideas and perspectives. As Amara transitions into Shoshin, the enveloping white plaster calms her mind and opens her spirit. Her toes touch the oak floor, grounding her, as the circular orb by Emil Lukas, reminds her that we’re all a little celestial. The Tibetan singing bowls reverberate as she focuses forward, fusing the balancing power of the smokey quartz crystals, with the human manifestations of Buddha. As she transitions from Meditation to Yoga to Pilates, her mind traverses her body’s curves like the hanging fabric that mimics the topography of hilly San Francisco. As her workout ends and clarity is gained, Amara leaves a few minutes to sit in the sun room, suspended in her swinging chairs by Dedon. The sunlight provides photosynthesis both to her and the surrounding plants as she greets the morning, a new day with new possibilities - a beginner again. It’s funny how sometimes the smallest of rooms can lead to the greatest expanse. Special thanks to: All of our friends and family, who support us each and every day. Our partners, Niles Lichtenstein and Cory Bradley - for their support and belief in us, and for being wonderful fathers to our kids. To our children - Brooklyn, Evie, Apollo, & Baby L- you are our “why”, and inspire and push us every single day. We hope we are doing you proud. S T U D I O H EI M AT 1040 Larkin Street n San Francisco, CA 94109 415 670 9822 n hello@studioheimat.com n studioheimat.com

ERICA TIMBRELL DESIGN 415.205.1025 erica@ericatimbrell.com

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P H O T O B Y B E S S F R I D AY

A RUSSIAN HILL PERSPECTIVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD The 1000 block of Chestnut Street is perched above what was the Spring Valley Water Company Lower Russian Hill Reservoir, now being developed as one of San Francisco’s newest neighborhood parks. Another reservoir, the Upper

“To the west of Telegraph Hill lies Russian Hill, named for a Russian colony whose cemetery was allegedly at the crest of Vallejo Street. Its buildings are alternately luxurious apartment towers and modest individual houses; the latter are often old, shingled, and surprisingly rural. To the student of land use San Francisco offers

Russian Hill Reservoir, was located within the block bounded

more of such agreeable illogical juxtapositions than most

by Lombard, Hyde, Larkin and Greenwich. At the turn of the

cities, and Russian Hill more than other parts of the city.

twentieth century, this portion of Russian Hill was dotted with

In spite of slopes so steep that one street is even zig-

wood frame cottages and a few larger dwellings. There also

zagged (the famous block of Lombard between Hyde and

remained a number of undeveloped parcels. In 1906, the fire

Leavenworth), this hill has some of the most rewarding

caused by the Great Earthquake lapped at the western slope

pedestrian territory in the city. The reservoir park of

of Russian Hill, but a number of houses along Larkin and

Lombard between Hyde and Larkin, the numerous cul-

Lombard Street survived the conflagration.

de-sacs such as Montclair and Culebra Terraces and the end of Vallejo Street offer views of the city which are often missed by those who travel only by car.”

Architect T. Paterson Ross designed the handsome, pre-fire set of flats at 1001 Chestnut Street at Hyde, which had a lovely marble entry stair, classical detailing, rounded bays and arched dormers. A house with an extensive garden once occupied a lot that filled the entire middle of the block between Chestnut and Lombard. It was demolished in the 1980s to create the sprawling complex known as Lombard Place. After World War II, San Francisco became a permanent home to many of the service men stationed at Bay Area posts and to workers who migrated here to support wartime industry. A post-war building boom followed. There are a number of largescale, post-war apartment buildings with a modern aesthetic in the vicinity, including two in the 1000 block of Chestnut Street.

Sanborn Map Company, detailed maps of U.S. cities and towns in the 19th and 20th centuries, first gained recognition for creating richly detailed fire insurance maps. Library of Congress. Soon to be Francisco Park opening this year. Lombard Street under construction in 1922. San Francisco History Center, SF Public Library.

THE ARCHITECT OF 1080 CHESTNUT Three of the high-rise residential buildings on the north side of Chestnut Street between Hyde and Larkin Streets were designed by architect Angus McDonald McSweeney (1900-1971). A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, McSweeney moved west with his family in 1920. Finding work as a draftsman, he soon relocated to Sacramento for employment with the State of California. After a short stint in Los Angeles, McSweeney returned to San Francisco and came under the tutelage of architect John P. Parsons, President of 1080 Chestnut Street, with a model of the Willis Polk. However, Polk building as it appeared in a promotional died in 1924, just after piece in the San Francisco Examiner, September 10, 1961. McSweeney entered his office. Polk’s practice carried on under the name Willis Polk & Company until 1934, with Polk’s nephew Austin Moore and architects McSweeney and John H. Mitchell providing leadership.2 In 1927, Willis Polk & Company designed 1090 Chestnut Street, at the northwest corner of Chestnut and Larkin. Evoking the architecture of an earlier era, 1090 Chestnut Street has restrained classical detailing and the base, middle and top configuration found on many pre-war skyscrapers. Noted architectural critic Allen Temko once wrote of McSweeney, “One cannot possibly associate his name with a single significant piece of modern architecture.”3 Indeed, McSweeney was very well-known for his period revival houses, particularly in St. Francis Wood, where he designed a home for his own family. After the Polk & Company practice disbanded, McSweeney formed his own practice with both his father and brother, Ward, participating intermittently. After World War II, like many architects of his generation McSweeney shifted his focus to a more Modern aesthetic. Indeed, he designed a series of high-end residential projects in San Francisco’s most exclusive neighborhoods. These include: 1190 Sacramento (completed 1954) and 1200 California Street (completed 1962) on Nob Hill; 2288 Broadway (completed 1957) in Pacific Heights; and the two buildings in this block of Chestnut, 1000 (completed 1955) and 1080 (completed 1961). McSweeney’s design for 1080 Chestnut was touted as being “in a class by itself.”

This advertisement for the building appeared in the June 4, 1961 edition of the San Francisco Examiner. The building’s somewhat exaggerated scale perched on the hill with the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance certainly appealed to potential buyers.

McSweeney’s other significant commercial project was the design of the residential towers that accompany the Stonestown Shopping Center Project developed in 1950.4 He was also known for his contribution to the design of St. Mary’s, the Catholic Cathedral where Gough meets Geary Street, in the heart of the redeveloped Western Addition. This project was a collaboration with two other local architects John Michael Lee and Paul Ryan as well as internationally known architects Pier Luigi Nervi and Pietro Belluschi. McSweeney died just after the Cathedral was consecrated and his funeral service was held in the building.5 1 Introduction (to Russian Hill section) found in A Guide to the Architecture of the San Francisco Bay Region, Annual Convention of The American Institute of Architects, San Francisco, California, April 18, through April 22, 1960. 2 Willis Polk Collection. College of Environmental Design. University of California, Berkeley. Finding Aid. 3 Cited in Gerald Adams. “The Agony and the Ecstasy.” California Living Magazine of the San Francisco Chronicle and Examiner. October 18, 1970: 7 – 9, 25. 4 “Stonestown: A City Within A City.” The Architect & Engineer of California. (July 1950): 12-15. 5 Bridget Maley. “A Modern Cathedral Celebrates 45 Years.” New Fillmore . May 2016: 13-14.

LEWIS W. BUTLER IN MEMORIAM The San Francisco Decorator Showcase and University High School community lost a dear friend and leader with the passing of Lewis W. Butler in September of 2020. Well-known and respected as a talented architect, Lewis was also beloved by many for his self-effacing humor, sincere warmth and easy going manner. We dedicated the 2020 Decorator Showcase to Lewis W. Butler’s memory and to his enormous contributions to our community. We are pleased to include his memoriam in this year’s event book. Lewis was connected to UHS in many ways, both as a parent of alumni, Tobias ’09 and Elena ’06, and member of the board of trustees from 2003-2009. Lewis also joined the Decorator Showcase Design Advisory Board (DAB) in 2009, serving as co-chair for nine years. His expertise in architecture and design elevated Showcase and his ability to lead with quiet confidence inspired DAB members and designers alike. DAB member and former Showcase Operations Director Delanie Read recalls, “Lewis was a rare breed – one whose enormous talent was not accompanied by ego or self-promotion. Even though he had a strong and identifiable aesthetic, he was always supportive of others’ ideas and talents. I witnessed his discreet enthusiasm about projects he was working on, but I never heard him brag about them. He consistently promoted young talents, even though they might pose competition to his firm. He was always thoughtful, generous and reluctant to criticize, while also encouraging high standards of excellence in design and execution.”

Lewis’ generosity of time and support for young talent was also evident in his commitment to UHS’s Summerbridge program that offers school-year and summer intensive academic enrichment to under-resourced middle school students. Deundra Hundon, director of student and family services, recalls Lewis’ 13-year involvement fondly. “He was always the first to call me every year about Career Day because he loved to talk to the kids about architecture and art and design. And they loved him because they could sense he really cared about them. He always told me it was his greatest hope that he would awaken, even in just one student, a passion for design and that they would pursue a career in architecture as he did.” The Decorator Showcase is profoundly grateful for Lewis’ many years of dedication and service. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to work with him, be inspired by him, and benefit from his generous spirit.

Lewis Butler, Catherine Armsden and their two children, Elena and Tobias, at Stinson Beach.

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san fr ancisco university high school We are guided by both our Mission and our Equity & Community Statements: OUR MISSION STATEMENT San Francisco University

High School welcomes students of demonstrated motivation and ability to engage in an education that fosters responsibility and the spirited pursuit of knowledge. We are a school where adults believe in the promise of every student, and together we work to build and sustain a community of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. UHS challenges each individual to live a life of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than the self. EQUITY & COMMUNITY STATEMENT At UHS,

we believe that the deepest learning requires collaboration among people who embody a diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. In order to build and sustain a community that is comprised of a wide range of social and cultural identities, we must continually engage in furthering our self-knowledge, equity literacy, and ability to communicate effectively across differences. We challenge ourselves to do this work on both a personal and an institutional level, recognizing that our community is part of a larger and more complex world. OUR HISTORY

The founders of San Francisco University High School believed in the educational value of diversity and pluralism, imagining a school that drew upon the exciting variety and resources of San Francisco and that developed creative, capable, and socially responsible leaders. They envisioned a school that would achieve both equity and excellence, encompassing the arts, academics, athletics, and community engagement. Over 40 years since its founding, the catalytic vision for the school has produced generations of graduates who have distinguished themselves by making meaningful contributions in all sectors of society, and in doing so, built an outstanding reputation for the school. The school continues to strive to meet this ambitious plan. Students and faculty are drawn to the school for its strong academic program, its culture of inquiry and intellectual energy, its robust athletic and arts programs, and its commitment to supporting student success. With our core values of inquiry, care, integrity, agency, and interconnection, UHS continues to be a place of continuous learning and growth. UHS is at the forefront of changing high school culture, affirming our fundamental commitment to intellectual challenge and vitality while simultaneously responding to the demands and opportunities of tomorrow.

OUR VISION is to be a courageous community dedicating ourselves to embracing education as a transformational, rather than transactional endeavor empowering our students to invent and sustain their own vision of success and sense of purpose, establishing a school culture that provides a dynamic and challenging education while simultaneously promoting wellness, care, and wholeness, embodying our fundamental belief that collaboration among people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences is essential to deep knowledge, and ensuring that University High School remains a strategically nimble institution, engaged in learning, reflection, and growth on all levels. With this vision, the Strategic Design Committee launched a two-year design process that involved far-reaching institutional reflection, meaningful collaboration within our school community, and profound discovery. This work shapes the exciting curricular, co-curricular, facilities, and community work ahead. Learn about our Strategic Design and more at: SFUHS.org

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SUMMERBRIDGE SAN FR ANCISCO

Summerbridge Students in University High School courtyard, 2019

Summerbridge is an award-winning, tuition-free summer and after-school academic enrichment and advocacy program. Founded in 1978 by Dennis Collins, then head of San Francisco University High School, and two pioneering faculty members, Lois Loufbourrow and Mal Singer, they envisioned a program to utilize the resources of University High School to serve the city of San Francisco. In the summer of 2020 and in response to COVID-19 restrictions, Summerbridge successfully adapted in-person programming to a virtual learning platform and was able to continue the quality, energy-filled instruction, and provide fun community building led by our instructional coaches and teaching fellows. For over 40 years, Summerbridge has advanced three primary goals:

A B R I E F H I STO RY O F O U R ACCO M P LI S H M E NTS :

1. Preparing ambitious middle school students from underresourced circumstances to enter and thrive in wellmatched high schools, for the purpose of securing admission to, succeeding in, and graduating from college.

• 100% of Summerbridge 9th Graders entered high performing, college preparatory high schools.

2. Providing intensive summer teaching fellowships for high school and college students who are passionate about the power of education, and creating meaningful volunteer experiences throughout the academic year for members of the UHS and San Francisco communities. 3. Transforming lives through the unique and powerful relationship between the Summerbridge and UHS communities and their families.

• Transformed the lives of over 1,500 Bay Area middle school students. • Provided a teaching foundation to more than 800 high school and college-aged aspiring teachers. • Served as a model to be replicated in 24 sites across the United States. Q U ICK FAC TS (S U M M E R 2020) :

• 102 middle school students representing 31 different middle schools. • 96% of the students identify as people of color. • 80% of our summer faculty were returners.

• As a result of our summer 2020 virtual program: • 89% of students reported they felt more prepared to learn for the 2020-21 school year • 85% of students reported they felt better prepared to use digital tools for the 2020-21 school year • 80% of Teaching Fellows reported that they are definitely or very likely to pursue a career working with or advocating on behalf of children • 100% of our summer faculty would recommend Summerbridge to a friend interested in education.

To learn more about Summerbridge San Francisco, please call (415) 447-3126 or visit summerbridgesf.org

S U M M E R B R I D G E ’ S T H R E E C O M P L E M E N TA R Y P R O G R A M S 1 The Summer Program: three-year academic summer program at University High School which prepares students for success at a rigorous

college preparatory high school.

2 After School Enrichment Class: intense academic instruction once a week during the school year. 3 High School Placement Advising: a high school options course, that includes high school application essay support, SSAT prep classes

and practice testing, and help navigating the financial aid application process.

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A Russian Hill Perspective................................................74-75

Marcus Keller, AubreyMaxwell*.....................................46-47

Table of Contents.............................................................................1

Andrew Skurman Architects...................................................12

Kendall Wilkinson Design..........................................................15

The Wiseman Group.................................................................2-3

Vernon Applegate, Applegate Tran Interiors*...... 60-61

Kneedler Fauchère............................................................... 40-41

Alexis Tompkins, Chroma SF*....................................... 64-67

Applegate Tran Interiors*................................................. 60-61

Martin Kobus, KOBUS INTERIORS*.............................50-51

Tracy Simmons Design.......................................................72-73

AubreyMaxwell*....................................................................46-47

Catherine Kwong, Catherine Kwong Design*.......56-59

Gioi Tran, Applegate Tran Interiors*.......................... 60-61

Bjørn Design....................................................................................78

Leverone Design........................................................................... 10

BlueStar Cooking.................................................................. 22-23

Lexie Saine Design......................................................................... 6

Eva Bradley, studioHEIMAT*......................................... 68-69

Alicia Cheung Lichtenstein, studioHEIMAT*........ 68-69

Waiting for Design...................................................................... 84

In Memoriam - Lewis W. Butler.............................................77

Luxe Interiors + Design............................................................. 38

Christopher Weir, Studio Collins Weir*................... 48-49

Butler Armsden Architects.................................................. 8-9

Gregg Lynn / Sotheby’s International Realty ............................................................................. Inside Back Cover

Susan Collins Weir, Studio Collins Weir*................ 48-49

Tucker & Marks Design................................................................ 4

California Home + Design.........................................................71

Catherine Kwong Design*................................................56-59

Madina Aryeh Bespoke Drapery..........................................76

Chroma SF*............................................................................. 64-67

Marin Magazine.............................................................................80

Clayton Timbrell & Co. Inc......................................................... 7

McGriff Architects........................................................................35

Leann Conquer, Chroma SF*......................................... 64-67

Robbie McMillan, AubreyMaxwell*..............................46-47

Cooritalia / Elementi............................................................30-31 N-P D

Navarra Design......................................................................................13

Da Vinci Marble........................................................................ 16-17

New Perspectives Patrons....................................................28-29

Dan Burns Interiors................................................................ 18-21

New Perspectives Sponsors........................................................27

Jon de la Cruz, DLC-ID*....................................................62-63

Nob Hill Gazette.................................................................................. 36

Geoffrey De Sousa, Geoffrey De Sousa Interior Design*................... 52-53

Sindhu Peruri, Peruri Design Company*..................54-55

De Sousa Hughes......................................................Back Cover

Decorator Showcase Design Advisory Board............. 29

SagreraBrazil Design Inc......................................................... 39

Decorator Showcase Honorary Committee................. 29

San Francisco Magazine............................................................14

Designer Index.............................................................................. 43

Sloat Garden Center...................................................................82

DLC-ID*......................................................................................62-63

Sotheby’s International Realty.......... Inside Front Cover Special Thanks...............................................................................33

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Stacey Lapuk Interiors...............................................................37

Cooritalia / Elementi............................................................30-31

Staprans Design........................................................................... 34

Erica Timbrell Design................................................................ 70

Steelblue LLC.................................................................................44

Floor Plan......................................................................................... 45

Stroub Construction.................................................................. 42 Studio Collins Weir*........................................................... 48-49 studioHEIMAT*...................................................................... 68-69

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Summerbridge.............................................................................. 83

Geoffrey De Sousa, Geoffrey De Sousa Interior Design*................... 52-53

Suzanne Tucker Home................................................................. 5

In Memoriam - Lewis W. Butler.............................................77 Index................................................................................................... 84 Jeff King and Company..................................................... 24-25 Jetton Construction................................................................... 26

Welcome Letter...............................................................................11 Willem Racké Studio, Inc..........................................................79

Forde Mazzola Assoc. Inc........................................................32

University High School...............................................................81

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