Behind this gorgeous gate on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is one of New York City’s most glamorous, talked-about art venues:
We are thrilled that Waterfall Mansion proprietor Kate Shin (who designed the gate herself) has selected many of our creations to decorate the interior of this exalting space – such as Item No. 0025.1, our low table/bench in elm with extinct old growth heart pine legs…
We’re delighted to be included in star designer Inson Dubois Wood‘s inspiring new book, published by Rizzoli and available now on Amazon! Featured: Item No. 0113, our black walnut chair.
During its existence, the Berlin Wall represented the segregation and oppression the government of the German Democratic Republic imposed upon its people. When East and West Germany were reunified, overnight the Berlin Wall became the quintessential symbol of freedom, democracy and the ultimate end of the Cold War.
JOHNHOUSHMAND is honored to announce its acquisition of a rare section from the East German side of the Berlin Wall to be used in a unique sculptural furniture piece. The authenticated Berlin Wall slab measures 3′ x 8′ x 3 5/8″, weighs in at 800 pounds, and originates from a private collection originally procured from the Checkpoint Charley Museum in Berlin, circa 1990. Currently, John is believed to be one of the only designers in the world in possession of one of these unique pieces.
The Berlin Wall piece has been authenticated through petrographic analysis, which involved comparing a microscopic section with a control sample of known East German Berlin Wall. The results of this analysis were conclusive in showing the composition of both the known and unknown samples were identical.
The plan for the section held by JOHNHOUSHMAND is a dining room table, as seen in the just released rendering, to showcase this rare historical artifact. When asked what inspires him to create this piece, John replied: When the evolutionary force of humanity breaks down walls, and dissolves the oppression of decades, the opportunity to take an actual piece of that diabolical architecture and to elevate it into an artistic and symbolic work is so rare. The design challenge is to capture the darkness, transform it, and give it elegance and freedom… With craft, material marriages, and an inspired design that transformation is made real.
John hopes upon hope this table serves not only as a functional sculptural fine art piece, but also a means to bring people together to encourage intelligent thought and discussion over the significance of such a historically relevant artifact’s past as well as what it can teach us for the present and future.
For more information on The Berlin Wall Table, please contact Heather Huber Miccio at 212-965-1238 or info@johnhoushmand.com. Further information as the piece is made will be available on the blog at www.johnhoushmand.com.
American Express has elevated airport travel with the unveiling of The Centurion Lounges. These destinations between destinations offer singular convenience, luxury and pleasure. Communal spaces as well as crafted nooks allow you to relax, work and play or any combination thereof. Continue reading “BRIGHT SKIES AHEAD” »
JOHNHOUSHMAND PROJECTS is delighted to open its door to a dear artist, friend, and family member, Roshan Houshmand.
Roshan lives and creates her art in Andes, New York, in the Catskill Mountains and has been an artist there and abroad for more than three decades.
Her “Sacred Spaces”, a collection of works invoking the east as a metaphor of the west and vice versa, will accompany you through a journey of inspiring relationships, symbols, patterns and chance. Continue reading “SACRED SPACES” »
Spanning 4 floors of stairs and conference rooms, our stack wall has never been so monumental. Built from cuts of live edge Spalted Maple slabs, JOHNHOUSHMAND developed this stack wall application to find a way to take the dynamic outer edge of the tree and turn it into an Architectural System.
Art. Architecture. Real Estate. Luxury. Design. The triumvirate powerhouse of architect Inson Wood, real estate developer Kate Shin, and realtor royalty Ivanka Trump have teamed up to re-brand and re-launch The Waterfall Mansion on Manhattan’s upper East Side. And JOHNHOUSHMAND is thrilled to have been embraced in this lifestyle vision. Continue reading “INSON WOOD at THE WATERFALL MANSION” »
Hard to choose a favorite amongst one’s own creations – – like choosing your favorite child – – but we’ve made our final submissions to Interior Design Magazine’s “Best of Year” competition. We would be honored to have your support in the voting process.
Voting for the BOY is a bit tricky so we’ve put together some instructions to walk you through. Voting is underway and will run until October 11th.
Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Awards
Voting Instructions
1. Register by clicking “My Account” in the navigation bar. You cannot vote without being registered. Once registration is complete, it will return you to the voting page.
2. Click the orange “Vote” button in the upper right corner of your favorite design to make your selection.
3. Make sure to press the right arrow (>) from the bar labeled .
Once on it with the cursor, the arrow (>) will change into “Next” after each category in order to place your vote.
4. You are asked to vote in EVERY CATEGORY. In fact, your votes will not be submitted unless you make a selection in ALL CATEGORIES.
Hey – good design is always worth perusing.
Furniture: Contract/Desking 0184 Black Walnut Desk with Acrylic Legs
Furniture: Contract/Tables 0273 Engineered Log Table AND 0268 Black Walnut Table with Slate Insert
Furniture: Residential/Dining Tables 0262.1 Acrylic Slab Dining Table with Black Walnut Microslab
Materials and Surfaces Live Edge Stacked Spalted Maple Wall Panel System
Seating: Residential/Lounge 0044.5 Acrylic Headboard with Black Walnut Microslab
WITH OUR WARMEST THANKS!!
This summer we have had the opportunity to work with some wonderful designers who have featured the work of JOHNHOUSHMAND in their show house spaces. Working with Dale B. Cohen for dale cohen designstudio’s space at the Hamptons Designer Showhouse was an exciting creative endeavor. What emerged from this collaboration was groundbreaking and innovative!
Dale’s initial concept for her room on the Terrace Level of the Hamptons Designer Showhouse was to create a beautiful space for a collection of art. Taking this creative approach allowed Dale to work without the constriction by a specific program, like a bedroom or bathroom, affording her the opportunity to make something out of the box. During the preliminary discussion between John and Dale, John shared his enthusiasm about expanding into the world of lighting. Dale was looking to create a large and sculptural object to animate her room. Sitting down together, the collaboration between the two designers was an easy exchange of ideas arriving at the Monumental Lantern, No. 0277.
John looks for his work to bring about an extraordinary way of viewing the physical world. The materials used to design and create are chosen with the utmost care and due diligence in order to achieve a physical creation that evokes a visceral and soul touching experience.
With this project, it was the weaving process that allowed the design intent to come to full fruition. The materials themselves had limits and these constraints defined the work and the ultimate shape of the lantern that was achievable. Woven, razor thin micro slabs of wood, converging with the iridescent cast of frosted acrylic, all held together by an ethereal glow. The Monumental Lantern emerged as a beautiful, elegant form. And while massive in its actual dimensions, the lantern achieves an air of lightness and floating, especially when lit.
This melding of geometric rigidity and natural looseness is only the preliminary step towards future lighting possibilities at JOHNHOUSHMAND. We are positive that Dale’s room in the ShowHouse will give an extra “glow” to the summer.
The 2013 Hampton Designer Showhouse is located at:
990 Brick Kiln Road, Bridgehampton, New York
(For GPS navigational systems, please use Sag Harbor, NY 11963, or click here.)
Open Daily Monday to Sunday
Sunday, July 21 to Monday, September 2
11AM to 5PM
If you weren’t able to stop by the Holiday House Hamptons over the 4th of July holiday, you still have time! The house will be open until July 21st for you to visit and experience stunning rooms created by top designers.
We are so pleased The Design Studio embraced us in their vision for their elegant outdoor area. They chose to incorporate our cast acrylic low table, No. 0221, in their graceful interpretation of an alfresco entertaining area. This harmonious seating arrangement plays hide and seek amidst the billowing curtains creating an atmosphere of airy contentment. Plush chairs invite guests to relax and sip on refreshments while gazing upon our piece that wonderfully transitions here from indoor to outdoor. The No. 0221 seamlessly marries with the color palette of its given surroundings. In this particular setting, the translucence of the cast acrylic accentuates the supple tones of pink and mauve suffusing the ambience with a gently rolling, effervescent air.
And for a bit of an inside scoop… be on the look out for the No. 0221 on an upcoming episode of The Real Housewives of New York who took a seat in The Design Studio’s space to dish their latest thoughts and tidbits.
HOLIDAY HOUSE HAMPTONS INFORMATION
Location:
4 Fair Hills Lane, Bridgehampton
Open to the Public:
Sunday, June 23 – Sunday, July 21
Fridays – Mondays 11AM – 5PM
Thursdays 11AM – 8PM
Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Contact: info@holidayhousehamptons.com
Click HERE to purchase tickets.