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FASHION & STYLE
2012
IDA WINNERS!
ARCHITECTURE
INTERIOR DESIGN
BATH DESIGN
KITCHEN DESIGN
KITCHEN: PATRICK BERNARD; BATH: MATTHEW CARBONE
GARDEN DESIGN
IN JULY HC&G HELD its second annual Innovation in Design Awards ceremony, recognizing the
very best design projects in the Hamptons. Our distinguished judges—architect Deborah Berke
and interior designers Sherrill Canet, Kerry Delrose, David Kleinberg, and Scott Sanders—sifted
through dozens of entries by designers both well known and up and coming. At a ceremony at
East Hampton’s Guild Hall, winners in the five categories of architecture, interior design, kitchen
design, bath design, and garden design were awarded sparkling Baccarat trophies. Read on to
find out more about the winning projects and exciting new design trends on the East End.
TEXT ­BY DAVID MASELLO
Want to enter next year’s competition? E-mail [email protected] for more information.
For more details on the winning projects featured on these pages, see Resources.
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FINALIST
BATH
DESIGN
Barnes Coy Architects
Barnes Coy Architects wanted light to be the major design element in this master
bathroom. The focal point of the room is an ingenious projecting corner window,
angled to capture ocean views. Natural light is harnessed, too, via two walls of
glass situated on either side of the tub, while translucent insulated channel-glass
panels form the exterior walls. Comments from the judges included such remarks
as, “all things important in a bathroom are featured here,” “spa-like,” and “a
dramatic space.”
FINALIST
James Michael Howard, Inc.
WINNER
Stelle Architects
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SCOTTI: ERIC STRIFFLER
Daniel B. Scotti
Design & Development
MATTHEW CARBONE
Stelle Architects’ design for this beach house’s master
bathroom proves that minimalism can have a maximum
effect. The design goal for this north-facing room,
situated on the bay, was to celebrate the glorious view
and light while simultaneously creating a sense of serenity.
The walls, floor, and countertop are clad in a multi-tone
gray travertine, which contrasts beautifully with the white
matte-lacquer cabinetry. A rectangular window fronting
the bay and a seamless skylight above foster the sense
of an outdoor shower year-round. Judge Scott Sanders
says emphatically, “I want this bath!”
RUNNER-UP
A mid-century-modern writing desk by Lovig equipped with a small domed
reading lamp, a rare Hans Wegner cabinet stacked with terry-cloth towels, and
vintage Herman Miller pendant light fixtures are what make this master bath, as
David Kleinberg emphasizes, “in fact, a room.” Turning a bathroom into a real
room of the house is not an easy task, but in addition to being spa-like, this
light-filled space is an inviting retreat for writing and reading and truly relaxing.
Designer James Michael Howard knows how easily a bathroom can fall prey to
becoming a cliché of predictable motifs and materials. As he says, “Baths require
and must embody the best craftsmanship to really sing.” This master bath hits all the
right notes with features that include a herringbone floor, rich dark trim, and a simply
executed notched arch that sets the tub apart from the rest of the room and smartly
separates the two vanities. “The use of materials and patterns is very elegant,” says
judge Kerry Delrose. “This is a really well thought out space.”
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