Art Direction - Design

1315 St.

Concept design establishes a foundational framework that steers the development and realization of a project, ensuring a cohesive and well-guided evolution from vision to completion.

Client:

Maya Bennett

Date:

June 2023

Re-imagining the Future of Space

An adaptive home where light, proportion, and material lead. Calm neutrals meet walnut, stone, and brass; arched niches honor heritage while sculptural seating and opal pendants frame tomorrow. Invisible tech and seamless storage keep lines pristine. Islands and modular lounges flex from work to gathering—quiet, timeless, and unmistakably future-ready.

Conceptualization and Planning

We mapped daily routines and hosting needs, then organized the open plan along a single axis from marble splash to sofa, preserving sightlines and daylight. Zones are sequenced: kitchen + island for prep/serve, dining as transition, lounge for conversation. Circulation is kept clear (≈110–120 cm) and storage consolidated into a walnut millwork spine with fully integrated appliances. Early palette decisions—warm plaster, walnut, honed marble, brass, and soft blue upholstery—set the mood and guided FF&E. Lighting is layered: recessed grid for base, three pendants for focal rhythm, table lamps for evening warmth. Choices were validated through 3D studies, finish boards, and a phased budget/procurement plan.

Implementation and Styling

We anchored the open-plan with a continuous walnut millwork spine and a honed marble splash/bench. Cabinetry runs to the ceiling for clean lines and hidden storage; appliances are paneled. A neutral base—ecru linen sofa, oak flooring, matte plaster—allows brass pendants and smoky-blue swivel chairs to lift the palette. Symmetrical layouts, fluted coffee table, and woven-leather stools add rhythm and tactility. Layered lighting (recessed, pendants, table lamps) softens edges and frames vignettes. Durable performance fabrics and protected natural finishes ensure everyday resilience without sacrificing elegance.