Peruse A Minimalist Boutique Redefining Clean Design In Louyang, China

No signage necessary. That could easily be the slogan for White Is Good Shop, a tidy, all alabaster–hued boutique in Louyang, China, that sells high-end cleaning products in minimalist packaging as well as fashion and tabletop items. To underscore its concept, Beijing-based DesignReserve capped the structure with a white-as-snow pitched roof that’s an abstraction of the traditional eaves of the surrounding centuries-old buildings, formed from twin-wall polycarbonate sheets and translucent waterproof fabric. By day, it diffuses sunlight inside; by night, it glows like a lantern. The roof is joined by raw concrete columns in a slightly darker ecru and a logo aglow in frosty neon. “White is not one color,” DesignReserve founder and design director Song Fengzhou states.

That notion is exemplified in the 540-square-foot interior, where Fengzhou and her team crafted a spectrum of subtle tones and textures for such elements as the epoxy-painted floor and modular aluminum-framed display system. “The environment is dominated by white from top to bottom,” cofounder and codesign director Yue Feng adds, “but it’s not monotonous.”

Floor-to-ceiling glass walls dissolve the boundary between store and street, while an extended eave shelters a platform that doubles as a gathering space. Though it was conceived as a pop-up—and, notably, developed on a pop-up budget—White Is Good Shop has proven so popular that the community has elected to keep it in place permanently, creating a dialogue between traditional and contemporary, embodying a shift that’s happening across China today.

Seattle Aquarium’s New Addition Speaks To Environmental Stewardship

2024 Best of Year Winner for Environmental Impact

Organic design inspired by ecology defines LMN Architects’s 50,000-square-foot Ocean Pavilion addition for Seattle Aquarium, an institution committed to ocean conservation. Expansive glazing—including an iconic oculus—bathes interior spaces in natural light, illuminating marine exhibits like the 500,000-gallon reef housing 120 species. Green materials, from carpet made of recycled fishing nets to recycled-paper Richlite paneling, reflect a commitment to environmental stewardship, while every detail, from the dichroic acrylic accents and exposed mechanicals to working with Indigenous consultants, speaks to transparency, inclusion, and interconnectedness. Behind the scenes, sustainable practices include all-electric operation systems and optimizing seawater usage.

PROJECT TEAM: MARK REDDINGTON; OSAMA QUOTAH; SCOTT CRAWFORD; HANNA KATO; TODD SCHWISOW; MARY ANNE SMITH; VANESSA ABIN-FUENTES; ALEX WOODHOUSE; MASAKO WADA; AYAKO SAKURAI.

On the Move: Creatives Ring In 2025 In New Roles

Uncover the most recent industry promotions, new hires, and company news in Interior Design’s latest edition of On the Move.

See Who Is Making Moves In The Design World 

//3877

Abigail Fundling, Caroline Zimmermann, and Christina Kerr have joined //3877, strengthening its architecture and design team. Abigail, a former Gensler designer, brings expertise in boutique hospitality and high-end residential projects. Caroline, among D.C.’s youngest licensed architects, specializes in hospitality and wellness projects. Kerr, with a portfolio of award-winning designs, will lead hospitality projects and workflow automation. Their diverse skills bolster //3877’s innovation and project capabilities.

Perkins & Will

Karen Krauskopf joins Perkins&Will’s Austin studio as principal and director of operations. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has led corporate campuses, cultural projects, and mixed-use developments. Formerly a Studio Director, she specializes in enhancing operational efficiency and cultivating innovative studio cultures. Krauskopf will focus on fostering growth, advancing the firm’s presence in Austin, and creating resilient, community-driven designs.

Haworth and MiEN

Haworth and MiEN have announced a partnership to expand their presence in K-12 and higher education markets. MiEN, known for innovative K-12 furniture, complements Haworth’s expertise in higher education solutions. Together, they aim to create dynamic learning environments for students, faculty, and staff. Sharing core values and West Michigan roots, the collaboration strengthens operational efficiency and enhances offerings for modern education spaces.

Hord Coplan Macht

Brian Uher joins Hord Coplan Macht as director of sustainability. With 20 years of experience in energy efficiency and decarbonization, Uher brings expertise in financial modeling, system design, and energy management. Previously managing energy efficiency projects for Verizon, he will oversee sustainability strategies and advise on high-performance building design. Uher’s leadership will advance HCM’s commitment to creating innovative, sustainable, and equitable environments.

Pierre-Yves Rochon

David Buffery joins Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR) as principal and senior design director in the Chicago studio. With over 27 years in luxury hospitality design, including projects like The Peninsula Hong Kong and Ritz-Carlton Macau, Buffery brings extensive global experience. Previously Vice President of Design Advisory at Galaxy Entertainment, he will lead PYR’s creative vision, blending heritage and innovation to elevate luxury interiors worldwide.

Jaipur Living

Jaipur Living appoints Marina Testino as its first-ever global sustainability ambassador. A sustainability advocate with experience at Vogue Mexico and United Nations campaigns, Testino will guide initiatives to reduce production waste and expand eco-friendly practices. Her leadership aims to connect consumers with conscious design and set new sustainability standards. This appointment reinforces Jaipur Living’s dedication to innovative, ethical craftsmanship in luxury rugs and home décor.

House of Rohl

House of Rohl announces leadership changes as Todd Teter, President of House of Rohl and WINN EMEAA, retires in Spring 2025 after nearly 25 years with Fortune Brands Innovations. Rachel Roberts, with a proven track record in brand and business development, has been promoted to President, Global House of Rohl. Roberts will leverage her expertise to drive the luxury brand’s next phase of growth and innovation.

Safdie Architects

Jeff Huggins has been promoted to senior partner at Safdie Architects, joining a six-member leadership team. With over 20 years at the firm, Huggins has led iconic projects such as Singapore’s Surbana Jurong Campus, Raffles City Chongqing, and Marina Bay Sands Hotel Towers. Known for his expertise in managing complex, large-scale designs, Huggins will continue advancing Safdie Architects’ legacy of innovation and humanistic design worldwide.

Jamie Stern

Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather & Fabric has appointed William Oberlin as its first-ever creative director. With over 20 years of international experience in interior design and product development, Oberlin will oversee design across all divisions. Previously the founder of Dutch East Design, Oberlin brings expertise in crafting innovative, functional designs. His appointment reflects Jamie Stern’s commitment to empowering creativity and pushing boundaries in interior design.

Ayers Saint Gross

Joel Fidler has been named the next president of Ayers Saint Gross, effective January 1, 2025. With over 25 years of experience, Fidler has led transformative projects like the Duke University Center for Interprofessional Education and the Missouri Botanical Garden Visitor Center. A leader since 2011, Fidler will advance the firm’s legacy of integrating sustainability and fostering community through innovative design.

SBI Consultants

SBI Consultants announces Michelle Grossman and Alexandre Lachaud as new partners, joining founder and president Wajdi Atallah to lead the firm into a new phase of growth. Grossman, a licensed Professional Engineer, will oversee Leadership Solutions, guiding clients through all project phases. Lachaud, with a decade at SBI, leads Technical Solutions, leveraging data-driven insights for efficient project execution. Their leadership strengthens SBI’s ability to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex construction projects.

Just Right: 5 Homes Tailored To A Tee

Whether centuries old or new, houses big and small, stateside and abroad, have been tailored to meet their site and occupant needs.

Step Inside Geographically Distinct Homes From New York To Portugal

Brooklyn, New York, Home by Bo Lee Architects

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Natural light, room to grow, and a con­nec­tion to and respect for the environment were top priorities for the gut renovation of a young couple’s four-story Cobble Hill town house. Natural materials abound, particularly in the cherrywood-paneled solarium-dining area, which extends into the re­imag­ined garden, pulling sunshine into the adjoining kitchen with white-oak cabinetry. The top floor, above the main suite’s spa-like tiled bathroom, contains child and guest bedrooms, the latter with artwork by local painter Sara Woster easy to convert for more offspring when the time comes.

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Palm Springs, California, Ranch by Studio Todd Raymond

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Desert modernism meets mid­century Brazil in a three­-bedroom, three­-bath ranch designed in 1964 by architect Charles Du Bois. What began as a decoration commission morphed into a full renovation for the client, a boomer couple that uses the residence as a weekend retreat in the offseason. Retaining the original concrete breeze-­block, the house was returned to its studs, then outfitted with old and new furniture and art pieces, including the dining area’s custom table by James De Wulf, Thierry Jeannot chandelier, vintage Brazilian chairs, and Malcolm Hill mural, and a vivid Oswaldo Vigas painting above the den’s cozy Avery Boardman sofa.

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Warsaw, Poland, Cottage by Noke Architects

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For a creative couple seeking proximity to nature but also urban buzz, a microscopic garden plot near the city center provided the perfect opportunity, albeit with serious limitations, namely that a permanent structure could not exceed 35 square meters. Deliberately hidden behind greenery, the spirited tidy cottage is indeed amid the elements. Tile encircles the bathroom, which, despite looking open-­air, is glass roofed. Cobalt switches to rose red in the combined living/ kitchen/sleeping area, where plywood paneling is stained with natural oil.

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San Francisco Home by Studio Vara

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With a winding stair and stark-­white, contemporary envelope, it may be hard to believe this seven­-bedroom home plus carriage house were built in 1894 in the Queen Anne style—a revitalization, in collab­oration with Cello & Maudru Construction, proving that preservation rather than teardown can result in something entirely fresh and modern, one that minimizes energy and material waste. Now, original moldings join orb­-shape kitchen counters in crisp Corian, monolithic terrazzo bathroom vanities, and a gallery-esque dining room with wide oak floor planks and a sculptural Lindsey Adelman chandelier.

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Costa Oeste, Portugal, Summer Home by Pura Cal

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The renovation of a seaside summer home retains its original mid­century flair while integrating such local materials as marmorite ter­razzo for flooring and cobogó, a ceramic screen typically used on facades but here partitioning the kitchen. Guests are greeted with nautical stripes in their sleeping quarters, while, in the living room, the family mascot not only gets to lounge on a 1970’s Portuguese sofa reupholstered in côtelé velvet near a vintage bamboo lamp shaded in new Pierre Frey fabric but also has a custom commissioned portrait of herself.

Arnau Reyna Unveils A Stool With Sustainable Flair

Spanish studio Arnau Reyna debuted a stool at this year’s Hábitat València fair that, in a thrillingly concise move, has just two components: an upholstered cylindrical ottoman and a tubular-steel armature that sidles below to provide even footing and extends ramrod-straight to terminate in a half-moon backrest…which itself doubles as a carrying handle. Tibo comes in three sizes and is available just as the ottoman and with optional casters. (The collection also encompasses three side tables made from the same powder-coated steel tubing.) The design neatly reflects cofounders Ramón Arnau and Mariola Reyna’s ethos of versatility and functionality and is sustainably made, too, at Mobboli’s workshops in Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid. ¡Viva España!

Design Reads: Indulge In Chic Italian Interiors

Current designers are here as well. Mirta Ottaviani’s Puglian vacation retreat mixes limewashed white with vibrant accents and has ample outdoor access. In contrast on the very next page, a Tuscan home by Baciocchi Associati is earthier, its walls made of cocciopesto, a concrete dating to ancient Rome. 

As for Ponti, his work appears in the form of Casa di Fantasia, a Milan apartment he originally completed in 1953 for an art-collecting couple that’s considered, as the name implies, one of his boldest commissions. It was recently reinterpreted by David/Nicolas studio founders Nicolas Moussallem and David Raffoul, who not only pre­served the surrealist style but also added it to with such elements as French oak boiserie inlaid with tiger stripes—exactly the sort of joy-sparking detail il signori Ponti spoke of when imagining the perfect Italian interior.

These Baseball-Inspired Ottomans Are A Home Run

Here’s a curveball: Many high-end products take care to hide their stitching. But these beanbag perches from the Gandia Blasco brand, flaunt it, in a nod to the red threading of baseball seams. The outdoor pieces, by Madrid-based Italian architect Teresa Sapey, were exhibited at Hábitat València. They expand upon Diabla’s Costuras collection ottomans, Base and Ball, with models built for two, cutely inspired by Sapey’s twins. Essentially doubled versions of the original shapes, XL Twin Base and XL Twin Ball each span 4 1⁄2 feet. Their foam forms, topped with polystyrene beads for extra squish, are wrapped in waterproof upholstery that unzips for removal. Some 32 fabrics are available, from the geometric Comedia del Arte to solid colors like plain white or blush pink with contrast stitching.

On the Move: October Design Industry News

Explore the most recent industry promotions, new hires, and company news in Interior Design’s latest edition of On the Move.

Perkins&Will

Perkins&Will has appointed Juan Rovalo as its first firmwide ecologist, starting in 2024. Rovalo, a biomimicry expert, brings over 20 years of experience and has worked with companies like Jacobs, PG&E, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He previously founded Environmental Operations Workshop and taught at the University of Iberoamericana.

They have also welcomed AIA Fellow Matthew Krissel to its Philadelphia studio. Krissel, an internationally recognized architect with extensive experience in higher education and institutional projects, will enhance the firm’s Philadelphia presence. With a background in architecture, urban planning, and research, Krissel will help lead projects and expand the firm’s impact across the region. His work spans notable projects like New York University’s Paulson Center and Carnegie Mellon University’s Scaife Hall.

HYL, a woman-owned boutique interior architecture and workplace strategy firm, has merged with Perkins&Will, uniting their shared values of material health, well-being, diversity, and design excellence. This merger expands HYL’s reach while enhancing Perkins&Will’s interiors practice. HYL’s founder Catherine Heath will lead workplace strategy for Perkins&Will’s Northeast region.

Jamie Stern Carpet, Leather, and Fabric

Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather & Fabric has announced two new additions to its sales team. Heather Wollitz, based in Chicago, will cover Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, bringing extensive experience with architectural products in the design industry. Pierce Brinker, formerly in the sample fulfillment department, has been promoted to the sales team and will serve the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut markets, offering strong product knowledge and enthusiasm.

Moss and Lam

Toronto-based art studio Moss and Lam, founded in 1987, is expanding into furniture design. Led by creative director Deborah Moss, the studio aims to merge aesthetics with functionality. Collaborating with artisans and manufacturers like Nienkamper and Holly Hunt, Moss and Lam is creating unique, artistic furniture pieces that evoke emotion and innovation.

Buster + Punch

Buster + Punch has appointed Heath Houston as Vice President of Sales for North America, furthering the brand’s growth in the region. Houston, formerly with ARTERIORS HOME, will lead the expansion of Buster + Punch’s lighting, hardware, and architecture trade channels. Based in Dallas, he aims to enhance the brand’s presence and operational resources across North America.

Salon Art + Design

The 13th edition of Salon Art + Design will take place in New York City from November 7-11, 2024, under new Executive Director Nicky Dessources. Featuring nearly 50 exhibitors, the fair introduces an Art & Design Advisory Council, including top designers and advisors, to enhance collaboration and innovation in the industry.

Pfluger Architects

Pfluger Architects has appointed Lauren Paver as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With over 15 years of experience, Paver will lead operational strategies across the firm’s five Texas locations and 130 employees, aligning with CEO Terry Hoyle’s vision of creating engaging learning environments. Paver brings expertise in business performance, talent development, and scaling operations, along with a passion for education and human-centered design. She succeeds Mark Lam, who is retiring after 10 years as COO.

Kravet

Kravet, a luxury design brand with over 100 years of history, has appointed Suzanne Cohen as Chief Marketing Officer. Cohen is leading a new marketing strategy focused on human-centric storytelling, demonstrated by the recent “La Menagerie” campaign for Brunschwig & Fils. The campaign emphasizes authentic, lived-in luxury, yielding over 400k digital impressions and significant social media growth.

TPG Architecture

TPG Architecture has promoted Christina Faley to Retail Studio Director. Since joining in 2016, Faley has become a key asset, contributing to major international retail, hospitality, and workplace projects. Her promotion reflects the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent. In her new role, she will oversee retail projects, emphasizing the creation of experiential, holistic brand environments that elevate client service and design standards.

KTGY

KTGY has acquired Dallas-based GDA Architects, enhancing its residential high-rise capabilities and expanding its presence in Texas. The acquisition brings GDA’s expertise in high-rise residential, hospitality, and industrial design to KTGY’s national network. This move aligns with KTGY’s growth strategy and commitment to innovative design. GDA’s founder, Charles Gromatzky, will assist with the integration, while KTGY gains its seventh office location, strengthening collaboration across 400 team members.

Tarkett

Tarkett has appointed Winn Everhart as President and CEO of Tarkett North America, succeeding Eric Daliere, who led the company’s turnaround since 2020. Everhart, with over 20 years of leadership experience at Whirlpool and Coca-Cola, will continue driving growth. Additionally, Eddy Schmitt, formerly with Steelcase, joins as President and CEO of Tarkett Sports. CEO Fabrice Barthélemy praised both new leaders and thanked Daliere for his 15 years of outstanding contribution to Tarkett.

Kenmark Interiors

Kenmark Interiors, a leading distributor and installer of interior architectural products, has acquired Lancaster & Associates, a custom drapery manufacturer. This strategic move expands Kenmark’s offerings to include luxury drapery, enhancing its full-service capabilities in commercial and residential installations. The acquisition also includes Lancaster’s subsidiary, J.L. Anthony, known for custom drapery hardware, further broadening Kenmark’s product range.

Tihany Design

Tihany Design has announced the transfer of ownership to partner Alessia Genova, effective March 16, 2024. Genova, who has been with the firm since 2007 and became its first-ever partner in 2020, now leads the renowned luxury hospitality design studio. Founder Adam D. Tihany will remain as a consultant. Genova will direct new projects and focus on team development, client engagement, and design innovation.

UpSpring PR

UpSpring has appointed Christiana Forsberg as Senior Communications Director, bringing 10 years of PR and hospitality experience. Forsberg will drive client strategy and support the agency’s expansion into new sectors. Previously with H2 Public Relations, she developed brand messaging and opened a new Denver office. Forsberg will also mentor staff and foster creative innovation.

bde&co.

bde&co. has announced two new hires: Lena Loveless as Digital Marketing Manager and Kelly Beall as Senior Account Manager. Loveless brings expertise in creative strategy and brand development, while Beall, with over a decade in design editorial, joins from Design Milk. Both hires strengthen bde&co.’s growing, design-focused team.

ASI Group

ASI Group, a global leader in commercial washroom products, has acquired Marsh Industries, a manufacturer of markerboards and visual display products, effective August 1, 2024. Marsh Industries, established in 1914, will operate independently under ASI Group. The acquisition strengthens ASI’s visual display product offerings and manufacturing capabilities, aligning with their growth strategy and commitment to quality and customer service.

//3877

Multidisciplinary firm //3877 has welcomed two new interior designers, Sam Painter and Kelsey Wylie, to its Washington, D.C. team. These hires are part of the firm’s ongoing growth and commitment to fostering young talent. Both designers will collaborate closely with the senior team, contributing to //3877’s expanding portfolio, particularly in hospitality design projects.

Hord Coplan Macht

Hord Coplan Macht (HCM), an award-winning architecture and design firm, has expanded with new offices in Charleston, SC, and Durham, NC, to support growth across all market sectors. CEO Tim Barnhill highlights the firm’s commitment to serving these vibrant markets, contributing to Charleston’s historic and modern landscape, and supporting Durham’s technological and academic growth. These expansions strengthen HCM’s presence in the Carolinas and the Southeast region.

BHDM

BHDM Design has promoted Stephanie Metzger, Sheila Cahill, and John Doyle to senior directorial positions to support its growth in hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors. Metzger is now Senior Director of Concept and Experience, Cahill is Senior Director of Design and Development, and Doyle serves as Director of Design and Development. Their promotions reflect their leadership and significant contributions to the firm’s award-winning projects and ongoing expansion.

Merriman Anderson Architects

Merriman Anderson Architects (MAA) has appointed Quincy Haynes as Director of Business Development. Haynes brings a strong background in advertising sales, surpassing targets and building client relationships. In her new role, she will lead efforts to expand MAA’s industry presence, develop client partnerships, and contribute to strategic planning. Her creativity and client-focused approach will drive continued success for the firm.

Indulge The Art Of Dining At These Global Eateries

In eateries from Switzerland to Canada, designers craft atmospheres that are visual feasts cleverly linked to the cuisines.

Discover Visual Feasts, From Switzerland to Canada

CAAA by Pietro Catalano by External Reference

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For this 16-seat, fine-dining establishment, next door and with direct access to an art gallery, a snowy, Nordic setting was achieved by bringing an AI-generated image to life via a ceiling of 63 individual modules 3-D printed from plant-based cellulose. Natural materials carry over to the custom tables and chairs in stainless steel and ash, their and the overall venue’s monochromatic palette referencing the alpine forests surrounding the city of Lucerne, Switzerland.

Carlo’s by JJ Acuna/Bespoke Studio

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Inspired by New York City’s Italian-American red-sauce joints, old-world touches at the neighborhood spot include an oak bar, brass-framed mirrors, hand-plastered walls, and a pizza oven imported from Italy. Contemporary, international moments come in the form of vibrant paintings by such artists as Brian Calvin and Nicasio Fernandez, tartan textiles, and Japanese paper lanterns—all a testament to the city of Manila’s multiculturalism.

Gloria Café by Zikzak Architects

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Part of a downtown business center in Kyiv, Ukraine, has been transformed into an urban oasis that embodies the best parts of coworking spaces and public parks. Ample custom seating in diverse zones range from a coffee bar to long communal tables to a cozy nook with a woven wall panel, while the combination of milk oak, beech, and alder with the green-painted exposed ceiling and biophilia throughout create the feeling of a forest path.

Milpa by Bold Workshop Architecture and _SA Sturgess Architecture 

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Vivid colors and rounded archways define the Spanish colonial architecture of chef Elia Herrera’s native Veracruz—and they do the same at her restaurant in Calgary, Canada, serving authentic Mexican cuisine (milpa is Spanish for cornfield). The rhythmic arcs were CNC-cut from MDF, coated with bright semigloss turquoise paint, and embedded with LEDs, creating a wave effect that delineates zones, including the seating areas near the long, central bar faced in quarry tile.

Mass Studies Looks To The Void For London’s Latest Serpentine Pavilion

For two decades, London’s Serpentine Pavilion, the summer installation commissioned annually to a different architect, has drawn throngs of attendees—some 1 million in recent years. So it was particularly unusual that when Minsuk Cho visited in 2005, when Álvaro Siza and Eduardo Souto de Moura had designed it, he found himself totally alone with the structure, reflecting on the nature of that particular public space. “It offered a spectrum of experiences,” the architect recalls thinking, “from quiet introspection to exhilarating collective moments.”

That was two years after Cho had founded his firm, Mass Studies, in his hometown of Seoul, South Korea. And it’s now that his Archipelagic Void is the Serpentine Pavilion 2024, providing its own range of experiences via a starlike structure with a 26-foot-diameter empty space at its center. Radiating off it are five semi-enclosed structures, or “islands,” in locally sourced Douglas fir, each a different shape and hub for activity—the diversity making Cho’s creation unique from previous, which typically were one distinct atmosphere. “This is more like a cinematic montage,” he says. There’s climbable netting in the Play Tower; a Tea House, referencing the adjacent Serpentine Gallery’s original use; and the Gallery, with an immersive sound installation by musician and fellow South Korean Jang Young-Gyu.

In fact, it’s the courtyards of hanoks, traditional Korean homes, and their function as a gathering place that inspired Archipelagic Void’s open-air core. “It’s an inversion of the usual configuration,” Cho explains—and his contribution to the shared spaces that are so essential to urban fabric.