Showtime House 2010
What: Showtime House 2010
Location: Midtown — New York, New York
Size: 3 Penthouse apartments in Cassa Hotel & Residences,
Benefiting: Harlem Children’s Zone
Showhouses are a bizarre animal — and the third Showtime House is no exception. Pulling inspiration from 7 Showtime original series, the designers mix high-concept and high-design into themed rooms for the public to tour. The Showtime house is especially interesting for its inclusion of several high-tech and emerging technologies — from computerized fabrication of furniture to design-your-own wallpaper.
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• Design: Keith Baltimore,
Baltimore Design Group • Window drapery: Complete Window • Glass jars:
More Fire Glass Studio •
DON’T MISS: the “old” architectural elements added to a new space: i.e. the large arched doorway
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• Design: Marc Thorpe,
Third Eye Studios • Lighting design: David Schwarz,
Hush Studios, Inc. • Tulip chair:
Cappellini • Neon Cross:
Manhattan Neon • Curtains:
Hunter Douglas •
DON’T MISS: The projectors, speakers and ambient lighting are designed to respond to a visitor’s movement in the room.
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• Francesa Bucci & Hans Galutera,
BG Studio International • Custom swinging sofa with lucite chains:
Avery Boardman • Drum tables: Peter Sandback from
Dennis Miller • Console table: Antoine Proulx from
Dennis Miller • Sheer organza drapery:
Knoll Textiles • Living wall:
Kokobo Plantscapes • Rabbit sculpture:
McGuire • Accent pillows:
Sylvie Pillows • Chandelier:
Blossom by Tord Boontje • Armchair:
Arabella from
Giorgetti • Round table:
Tumbler from
Giorgetti • Stool:
Saphire from
Giorgetti •
DON’T MISS: the custom dropped ceiling •
DON’T MISS: the living wall — made more real with the addition of a 3D TV
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• Design & interior architecture:
Stephen Chung, Architect & Matthias Altwicker,
AB Architekten • Bed:
Excel II by
Hastens • Stingray rocker:
Hightower Group • Desk chair:
Louis Ghost by Philippe Starck for
Kartell • Relief sculpture over bed:
Debra Weisberg • Lighting design:
Zoll Design & Consulting • Aleph 1 RGB Strips Light Fixtures:
Enttec • RadioRA2 lighting controls:
Lutron • ArchiDMX lighting controls:
Cooper controls •
DON’T MISS: the custom architecture creating unique cutouts and lightshafts in the space •
DON’T MISS: the customizable colored lighting
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• Design: Robert Bristow & Pilar Proffitt,
POESIS • Furniture: Robert Bristow, POESIS available at Ralph Pucci • Rugs:
Madeline Weinrib •
DON’T MISS: the mini greenhouse by SMEG
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• Design: John Loecke & Jason Oliver Nixon of
John Loecke, Inc. • Fabric & Upholstery:
Cowan & Tout • Chandelier:
Abalone by Tony Duquette @
Baker • Chaise:
C.R. Laine • Vintage patio furniture:
Marika’s • Wallskins:
HP • Rug:
Merida •
DON’T MISS: the HP Wallskins wallpaper custom designed by John & Jason — I loved how they pushed the boundaries of the wallpaper by letting it artfully creep onto the ceiling! •
DON’T MISS: the abundance of pattern. Many could find this overwhelming but when it’s done right (as in this instance) it really works!
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• Pendant lamp: Diesel for Foscarini @
The Conran Shop • Benches: Jeff Miller @
ITOKI Design • Credenza:
EK Living • Desk lamp: Ribbon Lamp by
ECCO Design •
DON’T MISS: the way reflected light and shiny furniture lights up a dark room
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• Design: Michele Busiri-Vici, Guelfo Carpegna & Ulderico Micara,
Space 4 Architecture • Table: Atlantis by Lorenzo Arosio @
ABC Carpet & Home • Cactus chair: Degar Cengiz @
VOOS • Mural: photographed by Roberto De Paolis and printed by
Trove •
DON’T MISS: the mirrored floor is perfect for a funhouse or a showhouse (but you’d never want one for real!) •
DON’T MISS: the water-like mural is painted on the ceiling and reflected on the floor — confusing to say the least!
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• Design: Jeff Andrews,
Jeff Andrews-Design • Custom stools:
Bottega Montana • Custom bed & desk:
To Do Something • Desk & floor lamp: made from materials salvaged by
Strawser & Smith • Desk chair:
Espasso • Leather flooring:
Merida •
DON’T MISS: the hanging bed
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• Design: Gregory Okshteyn,
Studios GO • Custom sculpture/love seat: Emerald Models • Custom Corian screen:
Carvart • Mercury Light Fixture: Ross Lovegrove @
Artemide • Custom curtains:
Spatial Element •
DON’T MISS: the screen, inspired by Dexter’s case of glass slides
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• Design: Katie Lydon,
Katie Lydon Interiors • Sofa:
Fritz @
Dune • Coffee table:
Arco @
Room • Apothecary cabinet:
Interieurs • Tripod lamp:
BDDW • Mirror:
Captain’s Mirror @
BDDW • Moroccan rug:
Sacco •
DON’T MISS: the handpainted wallpaper
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• Design: Laura Bohn,
Laura Bohn Design Associates • Custom bed: K. Flam Associates • Nightstand:
Profiles • Lamps:
Circa Lighting •
DON’T MISS: the latex curtains (you’ll smell them!) on the curvy hospital curtain tracks •
DON’T MISS: the custom bed that plays with proportions and perspective
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• Design: Brooks Atwood,
POD Design + Media & Daniel Perlin,
Perlin Studios • Plywood fabrication: FabLab @ NJIT College of Architecture & Desgin,
Carvart • Landscaping:
Jungle Design •
DON’T MISS: the toolshed bathroom •
DON’T MISS: the view!
PAINT & COLORS
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• All paint throughout is Pantone Paints by
Fine Paints of Europe
INFO: Showtime House 2010 marries high design with cutting-edge technology for a showhome that is high-tech and breathtaking. Designers are translating each of the Showtime original series (Dexter, Nurse Jackie, Weeds, United States of Tara, The Big C, The Borgias, and Californication) into inspirational interior designs. Tickets $15. All ticket proceeds benefit the non-profit <a href="<a%20href=" http: www.hcz.org>Harlem Children’s Zone“>Harlem Children’s Zone.
Cassa Hotel and Residences | 70 West 45th Street, NYC
9/11 – 10/24
Images: Andrew French for Showtime House 2010, Aaron Able
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