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VMSD RETAIL RENOVATION OF THE YEAR - RTA

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PINTO PLACE
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LARCHMONT CHRONICLE: BRDIGE HOUSE
APRIL 2017

CURBED: AA AWARD COVERAGE
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BRIDGE HOUSE
MARCH 2017

liveFAST: AA AWARD COVERAGE
MARCH 2017

BOSCH: ASK THE ARCHITECT
MARCH 2017

MANSION GLOBAL: MINIMALIST
MARCH 2017

KCRW: DnA
FEBRUARY 2017

ARCHITIZER: BENCH FEATURE
FEBRUARY 2017

DESIGN MILK: FRIDAY FIVE
JANUARY 2017

SOTHEBY'S: FORM & FUNCTION
JANUARY 2017

WESTERN ART & ARCHITECTURE
DBA PROFILE
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Our White Out penthouse project. On this one, our team @modaainc pulled all the stops. It appears that everything looks so simple, elegant, and clean. But, underneath this minimalist expression lies a myriad of MEP systems. In order to build this op

Our White Out penthouse project. A one of a kind collaboration to create this weightless kitchen island. With the help of @silvia_frigerio @boffi_official
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Our White Out penthouse project. So, it’s all about the details. We chose to work with @boffi_official @silvia_frigerio for the exquisite kitchen.
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Built by @modaainc
Art by @this_means
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Finally. You’ve come to the private areas, comprised of the glass, test tube styled booths and carbon fiber bar. We were inspired by a mad scientist’s lab, and something you’d see at a NASA test facility.
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At the end of the terrazzo bridge, you’re met with the carbon fiber bar. The back bar wall is designed to mimic ice cubes, with crystal cubes stacked up tall and inlaid shelving to display spirits. Up above is a reverse backlit art installation

One of our most adventurous projects. A speakeasy, tucked away in LA’s Arts District. It’s all about the journey, transitioning from a humble warehouse, into the world of wonder. The journey begins through an emerald red terrazzo “

Each archway leads to another universe. Who am I kidding! It’s a fitting room, but seriously just as fun. Go check out the shop if you’re in NYC. Built during the midst of COVID, and we still managed to get it done, and it won a prestig

The fitting area at RTA NYC’s award winning boutique. This dreamy space was actually inspired by @thebeatles Yellow Submarine movie. There’s a scene, with an infinitely long hallway, and the Beatles are seen walking in and out of doors.

@interiordesignmag Best of Year Honoree for Fashion Retail Design @rtabrand boutique in Soho NYC. We started with a landmark historic building and did some minimal interior interventions. Behind each of the arched doorways are the fitting rooms, wit

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