FALL FASHION ISSUE Stalker - Design District Magazine

Fall 2011

Design District Magazine is the official publication

of the MDD Marketing Council

It’s Greek for Miami Egg & Dart Debuts in the

Miami Design District

Dressed in

FENDI CasaLuxury Unit

Pays Homage

to FENDI Casa

FALL FASHION ISSUE

StalkerTwo Models Meet On

Set, One Becomes

Obsessed

Map &

Directory

Navigate Your

Way Through the

Design District

Miami

VibeVacation Home

Embodies the

Feel, Color

of Miami

18

Contents

Happenings

18 Celebration of Soul Music

The First Annual Soul FestWeekend Spotlights Miami

20 Spotlight

Sebastien Scemla’s Zest for Work

and Surf Grounds Him

Art

22 Art Portfolio

Design District’s Featured Art Galleries

24 Artworks

A Look at the Artist Behind the Work

20

“I think it’s very

chic to a have

a great statement

piece in any room

of your home,

whether it’s a chair

or a painting.

”— Sarah Ashley Longshore, page 24

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Contents

Design

26 Design on Display

A Peek at the Design District’s Showrooms

30 Design Showcase

The Classic of Modern: Minotti’s

New 2011 Collection

32 Green Design

A Look at Showrooms Gone Green

34 Interior Design

Miami Vibe

Vacation Home Embodies the Feel,

Color of Miami

42 Interior Design

Dressed in FENDI Casa

Luxury Unit Pays Homage

to FENDI Casa

46 Behind the Designs

A Look into the Creative Mind

of Some of the World’s Top Designers

Fashion

48 Accessories

Design District’s Featured

Fashion Accessories

50 Fashion

Stalker: Two Models Meet On Set,

One Becomes Obsessed

Entertainment

60 Restaurant Review

Egg & Dart Debuts in the District

62 Restaurant Guide

64 Miami Social

A Recap of Design District Social Events

66 Event Calendar

What’s Happening in the Neighborhood

68 Map & Directory

Navigate Your Way Through the Design District

34

32

“They wanted

modern, they

wanted Miami and

they wanted fun.

The result is pure

urban beach chic…

truly Miami.

”— Jenny Carter of K2 Designs, page 34

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Group Publisher

John A. White

Managing Editor

Debra Kronowitz

Creative Director

Tuna Tekeli

Account Executive

John A. White

Event Marketing Director

Marcelo A. Rivero

Fashion Coordinator

Lina Rodriguez

Contributing Writers

Greg Smith

Contributing Photographers

Anjelica Martinez, Kim Sargent,

Juan Tobrera

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Cover Photo by Anjelica Martinez

The summer is almost gone and we are heralding in the fall season.

What a year it’s been thus far! Internally, we faced the economic

rollercoaster just as every other company across the globe did. And

we fared well. Our magazines are consistent and provide value that both

our readers and advertisers seem to appreciate. Our readers definitely

have plenty of opportunity to read and see the many designers in the

world of design, art, interior design, furniture and fashion.

This season the Design District features a jam-packed calendar of exhibits,

receptions and entertainment as we gear up for the art fairs next quarter.

Our interior design stories this issue focus on a Bal Harbour project and

Jade Ocean project. The Bal Harbour vacation get-away is Miami vibe

throughout while the Jade Ocean design is dressed corner to corner in

FENDI Casa pieces, products and materials.

We had the chance to sit down with some eclectic artists this issue. In our

Behind the Design you will meet San Francisco-based artist Rex Ray,

whose collages, paintings and design work have been exhibited at

galleries and museums throughout the world. Ray has created work for

Apple, DreamWorks, Sony Music, Swatch, Warner Brothers, as well as David

Bowie, The Rolling Stones, R.E.M, U2 and many others. Recently, Ray’s

vibrant designs have expanded into hand-knotted carpets, which can be

found at Advanced Trading.

In our Art Works section we meet budding pop artist Sarah Ashley Long-

shore, a 36-year-old self-taught painter, furniture designer and perfor-

mance artist whose work reflects her life and perspective of the world.

In the Entertainment section we discover Greek restaurant, Egg & Dart,

which opened in August. The duo behind the restaurant is Costa Grillas

and Niko Theodorou. Theodorou’s mother, Vagia, runs the kitchen. The

menu honors the breadth of traditional Greek cuisine by bringing fresh,

wholesome cooking from all regions of the country to Miami.

We hope to see you all soon in the neighborhood.

John A. White

Group Publisher

Letter from the Publisher

Design District Magazine’s Group Publisher John A. White

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Happenings

It was a soulful weekend in the Design District as live music venue The Stage hosted a

weekend festival of soul music July 29 through July 31.

The Stage transformed its multi-faceted space into the Soul of Miami Music and featured a

medley of live musical performances and live art ― all with a modern soulful twist and in

collaboration with Design District neighbors.

Revelers enjoyed live performances by a medley of The Stage’s celebrated acts, including

Electric Piquete, Legendary JC's, Stokeswood, Gladezmen, Joel DaSilva and the Midnight

Howl, Albert Castiglia, Poppa E and The Gladezmen. The line-up represented the evolution

of soul music with a broad range of styles, sounds and influences from the 1950s and 1960s.

Local artist David ‘LEBO’ Le Batard revealed a special month-long exhibit with a focus on

the soul during Soul Fest Weekend. Guests also had a rare opportunity to experience a live

performance by the wildly popular artist and his VJ on Saturday night.

First Annual

Soul Fest

Weekend

Celebration of Soul Music from

the 1950s and 1960s

Story by Debra Kronowitz I Photos courtesy of The Stage

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Michael Schwartz’s mobile food cart and Ms. Cheezious were on-location at The Stage’s

compound during the festivities serving a soulful menu inspired by the festival. Highlights

included southern fried chicken, chef de cuisine Bradley Herron’s now coveted GeorgiaPeach & Local Radish Salad and Junk-in-the-Trunk Brownies from pastry chef Hedy Gold-

smith. The restaurant’s bar manager and resident mixologist, Ryan Goodspeed, was the

guest bartender with Cricket Nelson, The Stage’s in-house cocktail guru. The duo shared

contemporary interpretations of classic cocktails from the mid-20th century. ◆

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Spotlight

It should come as no surprise that Sebastien Scemla knows a thing or

two about style and quality; he is the third generation of his family to

work in fashion. His grandfather was a tailor for French couture design-

er Pierre Cardin and his mother was a buyer and designer. Born in Paris,

Scemla, owner of Sebastien James, moved to Miami at age 8. He has been

in fashion since the age of 18. “It’s a difficult business, so you really have to

love it. I’ve been in it for almost two decades already… I grew up in the busi-

ness,” said Scemla. “You have to be impassioned by your work to be suc-

cessful, that’s my motto.”

Scemla opened his namesake couture boutique in 2008. Today, he has two

stores: one in the Design District and another in the Aventura Mall. Sebas-

tien James brings real European fashion to Miami. “We have a very interna-

tional clientele here at Sebastien James,” he said. “Most of our merchandise

comes from Paris, Italy and Spain. However, we look for high-quality pieces

from all over the world for chic women and sophisticated men. I also design

my own label for men,” he added.

A focused businessman, Scemla is just as focused in his personal life.

Married with three children, ages 11, 9 and 3, Scemla describes himself as

humble. He has a passion for living. His family is priority and he enjoys the

simple things in life. “I appreciate being able to spend time with family and

friends. A typical weekend for us is hanging out at the beach or on the boat.

“On Saturdays mornings I train for my triathlons, then I take my girls to the

gym and afterward, we have a family lunch; the rest of the day is filled with

activities. Sundays it’s relax and barbeque time. I’m good at the barbeque.

I am a great smoker when I get to cook, but my wife is the boss of the

kitchen,” he said.

An avid surfer – he’s been surfing all his life – “me time” is spent chasing

the perfect swells with a group of friends. “I love to travel, but I only travel

when the waves are on. Surfing has taken me around the globe ― from surf-

ing in Morocco to Fiji; there aren’t many places I haven’t surfed,” he said. “It’s

the time of my life. I can find my sanity when I’m surfing.”

In the community Scemla supports local cancer organizations and the Surf

Rider Foundation, a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the pro-

tection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches.

A determined, focused and likable man, Scemla is tied to his roots and fam-

ily. “My life keeps getting better with times I’ve learned to enjoy the journey

more than the destination,” he said. ◆

A Passion for

Work and LivingSebastien Scemla’s Zest for Work and Surf Grounds Him

Story by Debra Kronowitz I Photos courtesy of Sebastien Scemla

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Art Portfolio

Light Year

David Mann’s abstract works explore the capability of painting to

make direct allusions to the observable world, as well as commenting

on the process of painting. His compositions can suggest something

on the cusp of coming into being, or perhaps in a state of dissolution

or dissipation, or both at once. The representational aspect of the

work is non-specific but influenced by scientific imaging, particularly

the Scanning Electron Microscope and the Hubble Telescope.

Etra Fine Art

50 NE 40th St.

305.438.4383

www.etrafineart.com

Winter Collection 2011:

Protester 1

Nate Page is an artist currently

living and working in Los Angeles

pursuing his interest in the Amer-

ican psyche and the schism

between the public and domestic

self. Inspired by events in Madi-

son, WI, the work presents an

isolated protester who is also a

Green Bay Packer football fan.

Using a retail window display, the

desires one expresses when root-

ing for the home team or rallying

for political change are confronted

within a familiar consumer context.

More Funner Projects

180 NE 39th St.

786.512.4130

www.morefunnerprojects.blogspot.com

Uncle Sam

Andy Warhol’s Uncle Sam was painted in

1981. Warhol took ideas and images directly

from the mass media from the 1960s cultural

revolution, television, movies, advertising

and photojournalism. Uncle Sam was part of

Warhol’s Myths portfolio.

Adamar Fine Art

4141 NE 2nd Ave.

305.576.1355

www.adamargallery.com

Eden Lime Panels

Eden lime plexi-mounted wall panels measure

42 x 32 inches.

NIBA Home

39 NE 39th St.

305.573.1939

www.nibahome.com

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Artworks

Sarah Ashley Longshore never thought she would be a painter.

Longshore began painting during college, when she informed her

father that she would be taking a semester off from the University of

Montana to paint and ride horses. Much to his dismay and dissatisfaction,

she did just that. Always believing in herself, she went to Caitlin Gallery in

Montana with her portfolio, and much to her amazement, was given her own

one-woman show. “People bought my work, I was written up in the press.

From that moment on I knew what I wanted to do in my life,” Longshore said.

That was 20 years ago. Fast-forward to today and the 36-year-old self-taught

painter, furniture designer and performance artist is busy. She has an interna-

tional and celebrity clientele and is working on new projects featuring her one-

of-a-kind chairs and colorful kitchen bowls for national retailer Anthropologie.

With a flair for the dramatic, the budding pop artist’s work reflects her life and per-

spective of the world. “I like to infuse humor with things taken from everyday life.

Living in a neutral world is not an option,” she told Louisiana Home & GardenMagazine. “I want color, humor and outrageousness. I just love color! I want my art

to be decorated around, not let it blend into throw pillows on the sofa.”

Her larger-than-life paintings are filled with a vibrant kaleidoscope of color and

movement. She works in acrylic, mixed media and resin, and often paints in col-

lections. Interested in the female role model, especially the trophy wife and Sugar

Daddy relationship and Audrey Hepburn-like images, Longshore at times in-

scribes bold, sassy comments like “Take Your Pills Pay Your Bills,” “Last Call,” “No

More Cartoons No More Candy” and “Shugah Yo Swagger” on her work.

“I truly paint to understand the exact woman I am and want to be. I am inspired

by pop culture and things that I find intriguing. I really like to combine the use

of words and images in an unexpected way to create a smart, colorful bold

statement. Most importantly, my love of color is what really makes my artwork

pop. My paintings are statement pieces that are a reflection of the experiences

I have in my life,” she explained.

Longshore’s pop-inspired chairs are a reflection of the images in her paintings.

Here she takes antique chairs and paints them with car paint. The chairs are

then embroidered onto shiny vinyl and upholstered. “I go antiquing and find

each chair myself. I love the character and charm of antique furniture and the

idea of not taking the seriousness of design too literally,” she said.

Working with live models, Longshore strives to make art appropriate for modern

living through video and performance art. Her art is not limited in style, media or

message. She looks at what’s happening in the world and how it affects people.

“It’s one of the most spontaneous, exciting things that I do. Working with live mod-

els is such an awesome experience. I love the process of filming and editing

footage and then projecting images onto painted bodies. I don’t get to do this

enough! It takes a lot of preparation and teamwork, but it is by far the most cap-

tivating spontaneous form of art that I create,” she said.

No matter what medium, Longshore is making people stop and say, “Wow!”

“I wake up every morning completely inspired. A day without painting is not

a day worth living. I am an artist! My job is to create and share my perspec-

tive of the world!

“I think it’s very chic to a have a great statement piece in any room of your

home, whether it’s a chair or a painting. When you come home at the end

of the day, you need to have furniture that makes you giggle,” she said. ◆

Painting to Understand

the Woman She IsSarah Ashley Longshore Proves it’s OK

to have a Sense of Humor and Celebrate Color

Story by Debra Kronowitz I Photos Photos courtesy of Sarah Ashley Longshore

LC1 Villa Church Chair

The LC1 Villa Church dates back to 1928, when it was designed specifically for

the interiors of Villa Church, a residence created by Le Corbusier and Pierre

Jeanneret. In this version, the LC1 seat is adorned with a blue satin weave and

further embellished by its comfortable padding. A satin weave is also chosen

for the gently tapered armrests, except towards the front where leather is used

to guarantee stability against the chrome-plated frame.

Cassina available at Poltrona Frau Group Miami

3800 NE Miami Court

305.576.3636

www.poltronafraumiami.net

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Design on Display

Massimosistema Sofa

Poltrona Frau has designed a bed that revisits the large and

generous geometries of the Massimosistema sofa. The overlapping

design that denotes the backrest of the sofa, with the cushions

higher than the structure, returns in the headboard of the bed.

Pillows are attached and padded with soft down and a stabilizing

insert of polyurethane foam and polyester wadding. The upholstery

is available in Pelle Frau® leather from the Color System or PelleFrau® Heritage.

Poltrona Frau Group Miami

3800 NE Miami Court

305.576.3636


Giulietta Chair

The Giulietta chair is covered in two-tone mink

and striped pattern.

Luxury Living

90 NE 39 St. ≈ 305.438.1660 ≈ www.fendi.com

Grafito Chair

The Grafito chair is styled with striking proportion and calm contemporary

elegance. The mink finish magnifies the wood’s natural pores.

Adriana Hoyos

3930 NE 2nd Ave. ≈ 305.572.9052 ≈ www.adrianahoyos.com

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Design on Display

Pio Manzù Chair

Alias revisits a key archive project by Pio Manzù, the protagonist of

Italian automobile design during the 1960s. The new design integrates

a footrest on a four-star base, designed to be wholly coherent with

the design and proportions of the chair. Similar to an ottoman, the

chair is made up of a supporting structure in dense polyurethane

co-formed with polyurethane foam. The base is cast aluminum, pol-

ished and enameled in various colors. Both pieces are presented in

elegant leather upholstery with a choice of several shades.

Alias available at Poltrona Frau Group Miami

3800 NE Miami Court

305.576.3636


Stretto Table

The warm feeling of natural solid wood contrasts with the cool elegance of glass

and stainless-steel in the clean lines of the Stretto dining collection. The table features

an attractive double center leg design that allows for plenty of legroom. It incorporates

TEAM 7’s patented one-handed extension mechanism, and can be extended up to

a length of 115 inches. These integrated extension leafs are available in solid wood

or in colored glass which, in combination with the gleaming steel table base, creates

a visual tension of surfaces, colors and materials.

Sustainable Style TEAM 7

180 NE 39th St.

305.438.9663

www.sustainablestyleus.com

Barcelona Cocktail Table

Barcelona cocktail table of antiqued mirror set in

curvilinear panels, blackened steel edges. Available

in custom sizes and shapes.

NIBA Home

39 NE 39th St. ≈ 305.573.1939 ≈ www.nibahome.com

Nendo Table

Nendo once again surprises us

with a mild creation: a geomet-

rical table created by the inter-

section of two offset cubes,

whose upper profile "L” shape

supports an extra-light glass

table top. The steel structure,

coated with matte black pow-

der epoxy, generates a game of

joints and transparency reminis-

cent of Escher maze designs.

Cappellini available at Poltrona Frau

Group Miami

3800 NE Miami Court

305.576.3636


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Design Showcase

Striving for excellence in quality and unique design is the secret of

success for Minotti. Each collection is made in-house in Italy, ac-

cording to craft processes designed to emphasize care for details

and finishes.

The strength of Minotti lies in consistency and a perfect balance between

tradition and modernism, luxury and rigor, fashion and comfort.

Founded by Alberto Minotti in the 1950s in Milan, Italy, Minotti is a recog-

nized trendsetter in the high-end Italian furniture market. All collections of-

fered by Minotti meet the needs of the present: functional, flexible, authori-

tative without sacrificing a warm welcome, and softness declared by lines

and proportions.

The new Design Identity 2011 collection is no exception. The collection con-

sists of the Donovan and Allen sofas; Jensen, Saville and Case armchairs;

Tatlin bed; Claydon tables, Perry coffee tables and Riley low tables.

The collection is all about recognizing the uniqueness of the brand and gets

its name from the lines drawn by designer Rodolfo Dordoni. For example,

the innovative modular Donovan sofa creates a uniform seating surface

without the usual cracks, making it possible to group elements, even sec-

tions, with different dimensions, to create original and asymmetrical

designs. Made of goose down, the sofa is soft. The seat padding also fea-

tures high-resiliency polyurethane foam in different densities for differen-

tiated and long-lasting comfort.

The Perry coffee table features pewter-colored die-cast aluminum legs

paired with a solid wood top or glossy lacquer option. Highly versatile, Perrymixes perfectly with products from the entire collection. The positioning of

the legs also allows for a unique integration with the compact Davis pouf.

The Identity collection is available at Abitare-Minotti. ◆

The Classic of ModernA Unique Blend of Tradition and Technology

Story by Greg Smith I Photos courtesy of Abitare-Minotti

Green Design

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Armstrong Cabinets’ Origins™ series offers the durability and strength

of all plywood construction with the environmental benefits of sus-

tainable, low emitting materials.

The hardwood plywood materials used to construct the new Origins series

utilizes a urea-formaldehyde-free, soy-based adhesive called PureBond®,

one of the latest advances in sustainable wood processing. The hardwood

plywood is derived responsibly from managed forests and then enhanced

with a proprietary resin, giving it particularly strong bonding and water-

resistance qualities. In addition, Origins combines easy installation and main-

tenance with the durability of Allwood,™ Armstrong’s top-tier construction

with quality features that usually only are found in custom cabinetry.

Armstrong has long been a leader in sustainable forestry practices and

innovative manufacturing. Using Origins cabinets can contribute to the U.S.

Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

(LEED®) green building certification system, for LEED NC EQ Credit 4.4,

Low-Emitting Materials: composite wood. Additionally, an Origins series cab-

inet and any Armstrong solid wood center panel door style can satisfy the

emissions standards of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase 2

regulations that went into effect in January 2010.

Armstrong solid wood center panel door styles are compatible with the

Origins series. Like Armstrong’s other cabinets, Origins is certified by the

Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) Environmental Stew-

ardship Program (ESP) for commitment to the responsible use of natural

resources through sound environmental management and sustainable

practices. ◆

Green CabinetsArmstrong Cabinets Combine Durability

and Environmental Benefits

Story by Debra Kronowitz I Photos courtesy of Armstrong

Miami Vibe Vacation Home Embodies

the Feel, Color of Miami

Story by Greg Smith I Photos by Kim Sargent

The living space features a white

leather deep-seated sofa and matching

chairs from Casa Italia. The lounge

side wooden tables are from Pianca.

The family’s game room/media center sports a pool

table by Black Diamond and a custom-designed banquette

upholstered in Pindler & Pindler fabric matches the

carpet. At the bar are acrylic bar stools from Lowenstein.

For the owners of a 6,000-square-foot luxurious waterfront condo at One

Bal Harbour, coming home to their ocean view retreat is a welcome

break from their traditional home in Maryland.

Under the direction of interior designer Jenny Carter of K2 Designs, whose

relationship with the owners spans more than a decade, the home definitely

captures the Miami vibe. This project is Carter’s third with the owners, as she

designed the couple’s primary residence in Maryland and is currently working

on a renovation project in Jerusalem, Israel.

The home features four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a game room and office.

The goal was to create a contemporary home that was clean, uncluttered, fun,

beachy and comfortable for the family.

The design team removed walls, reconfigured rooms, opened up the space

and incorporated ceiling and architectural features. Carter chose a color

palette of white and silver grey to complement the color of the water and sky.

“We essentially played off the ocean and clouds in the sky,” said Kellye

Keegan, project manager.

The effect is modern and spacious, as the open floor plan creates an effort-

less flow. “They wanted modern, they wanted Miami and they wanted fun. The

result is pure urban beach chic… truly Miami,” Carter added.

Upon exiting the elevator, guests are greeted by custom cabinetry in a tomato red

high-gloss finish that pops against artist Ed Kohler’s white coral installation.

The piece is made of fiber optic cables and LED lights which all are stitched

together in a white Plexiglass fitting. A striped area rug from Emma Gardner

Designs sits over the hand-selected Lagos Blue limestone from Portugal. The

cabinets provide storage for the family’s beach gear.

Walking through the double doors, the entryway conveys the home’s feel.

Inside, the combined living and dining space is highlighted by floor-to-ceiling

windows offering a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal

Waterways. The color palette is white mixed with silver grey. Above are two

custom-designed recessed ceilings that draw the eye upward to lighting from

Brand Van Egmond with xeon lamps. The dining area features 10 white leather

chairs with stainless-steel trim from Casa Italia and a marble dining table by

Draenert for Carriage House.

The living space features a white leather deep-seated sofa and matching

chairs from Casa Italia. The lounge side wooden tables are from Pianca.

Behind the sectional, a white and stainless-steel trim credenza appears to float

along the wall.

The family’s game room/media center is where all the fun begins. Inspired by

the Miami Dolphins color palette, this room screams turquoise blue and

orange with silver metallic accent thrown in. Created from an original hallway

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“The home features four

bedrooms, five bathrooms,

a game room and office.

The goal was to create

a contemporary home that

was clean, uncluttered, fun,

beachy and comfortable

for the family.

”

Above A striped area rug from Emma Gardner Designs sits over the

hand-selected Lagos Blue limestone from Portugal. Right Drapery and

bed coverings are by Kravet and lighting by Fine Art Lamps. The area car-

pet features a koi fish motif of chocolate, silver and beige.

38 Design District

“Under the direction of interior

designer Jenny Carter of K2

Designs, whose relationship with

the owners spans more than

a decade, the home definitely

captures the Miami vibe. This

project is Carter’s third with the

owners, as she designed the

couple’s primary residence

in Maryland and is currently

working on a renovation project

in Jerusalem, Israel.

”

Left The master bath features Kohler’s SOK infinity bathtub/whirlpool, which is

dramatically filled from a ceiling-mounted faucet. Above The state-of-the-art kitchen

features Zebra wood cabinets by Irpinia of Canada, quartz countertops and Miele

stainless-steel appliances.

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and some closet space, the room definitely says sports. One wall is papered

in silver metallic wallpaper with a circle and square design, and another fea-

tures silver metallic padded vinyl panels. A support beam is lit with blue LED

lighting. The home theatre/media center features multiple flat screen TVs built

into the wall, so various sporting events can be watched at any given time. The

room also sports a pool table by Black Diamond and a custom-designed ban-

quette upholstered in Pindler & Pindler fabric matches the carpet. At the bar

are acrylic bar stools from Lowenstein.

The state-of-the-art kitchen features Zebra wood cabinets by Irpinia of

Canada, quartz countertops and Miele stainless-steel appliances. Because the

kitchen is kosher, it features two dishwashers, three sinks, two refrigerators,

three ovens, warming drawers, a built-in cappuccino maker and a wine cooler

– all concealed. Above, the ceiling theme continues from the living and dining

area and features pendant track lighting by Tech Lighting.

The master suite and bathroom color palette continues in white and silver. The

room and bed are anchored by custom cabinetry in lacquer. A white uphol-

stered headboard mimics the white leather bench at the foot of the bed.

Drapery and bed coverings are by Kravet and lighting by Fine Art Lamps. The

area carpet features a koi fish motif of chocolate, silver and beige.

The master bath features beautiful views of the beach. Kohler’s SOK infinity

bathtub/whirlpool, which is dramatically filled from a ceiling-mounted faucet, is

surrounded by marble. A glass-enclosed shower with Blue Lagos limestone

overlooks the terrace and water views.

The most interesting design features of the master bath are the chandelier

with floating crystals by ET2 and the custom Valley Gold Colorado marble sink

that dips into a curve. The sink is complemented with white oak cabinetry fin-

ished in a shimmering silver-toned stain. A recessed ceiling is clad with

Porcelanosa tiles and the walls are covered in pewter-toned wallpaper. The tile

work continues as a backsplash at the sink.

Inspired by the colors and vibe of Miami, this modern home showcases what

great design and minimalism can do. ◆

Two Albione three-seat sofas in ivory

leather and a Doria armchair in black

velvet anchor the living space.

Furnishings throughout the home

include vintage pieces alongside exquis-

itely upholstered custom designs.

Luxury Unit Pays Homage

to FENDI CasaStory by Debra Kronowitz I Photos courtesy of Jade Ocean

Dressed in

FENDI Casa

Brazilian native Zilu Camargo and her famous Brazilian musician hus-

band, Zeze, knew they found the perfect vacation home when Zilu

visited a model residence at Jade Ocean, the luxurious Sunny Isles

condominium located on Collins Avenue. The unit she saw was a

model residence completely decorated and furnished by Italian luxury brand

FENDI Casa in collaboration with real estate developer Fortune Development.

“We love the amazing views and what Jade Ocean offers. When we saw the

model unit, we knew we found what we were looking for. But more importantly,

we were looking for a place where we could just be… a place where no one rec-

ognized my husband, we could come and go,” said Zilu.

The Camargo’s bought the unit completely furnished as is. The home is all about

luxury and intricately combines exclusive FENDI Casa pieces, products and

materials to create a luxurious yet livable space. Positioned in the center of the

tower, the three bedroom, three-and-a-half bath condo showcases expansive

views of both the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. The unit combines

innovation and modernity with classic fixtures, traditional woodwork and textures.

This unique combination of fibers and fabrics adds elegance and a relaxed

sense of well-being.

A private elevator entryway sets the tone for what’s inside. Here, a FENDI Casa

leather crocodile console with metal legs is paired with Miami artist Carmem

Gusmao’s Landscape of a Dream oil on canvas.

Inside, the combined living and dining space dominates in white. Here, two

Albione three-seat sofas in ivory leather and a Doria armchair in black velvet

anchor the living space. Two Romeo chandeliers with transparent Murano glass

are flanked by Olympic nesting coffee tables in black glossy lacquer. A series of

three paintings entitled Butterflies Serenade by Gusmao hang behind the sofas.

Above The dining area is dressed in white with a Microcroco leather dining table,

Diva leather side chairs and a Canova two-drawer dresser in white glossy lacquer.

Top Right A FENDI Casa leather crocodile console with metal legs is paired with

Miami artist Carmem Gusmao’s Landscape of a Dream oil on canvas. Right The

Diamante platform bed is anchored by a quilted backboard with textured silk fabric

and two leather crocodile bedside tables with Swarovski crystal standing chandeliers.

“We love the amazing views and

what Jade Ocean offers. When

we saw the model unit, we knew

we found what we were looking

for. But more importantly, we

were looking for a place where

we could just be… a place where

no one recognized my husband,

we could come and go.

”

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“My client has a tattoo of butterflies on her back and that was really the inspira-

tion behind the installation,” said Gusmao.

The adjoining dining area is dressed in white with a Microcroco leather dining

table, Diva leather side chairs and a Canova two-drawer dresser in white glossy

lacquer. Above, a stunning Ducale chandelier in black Murano glass offers con-

trast to the all-white décor and makes for great conversation – all by FENDI

Casa. An Italian white cabinet by KMP Furniture houses glassware. Just behind

the dining table, the breakfast bar is lined with Bibendum barstools in white

chess leather.

The master bedroom drips in dark chocolate. Here, the Diamante platform bed

is anchored by a quilted backboard with textured silk fabric and two leather

crocodile bedside tables with Swarovski crystal standing chandeliers. Tucked in

the corner is a Queen chair in ice grey leather. A Croco collection wool rug with

FENDI’s logo anchors the bed. A large canvas filled with yellow, sand and animal

prints by Gusmao adds a dose of color to the room.

Two additional bedrooms feature a color palette of white and grey, proving a

subtle yet elegant statement. One room is drenched in white with a leather and

chrome Olimpo FENDI Casa bed, diamond table lamp with Murano glass, Alupelfloor length mirror and Viscose Indian collection rug. The other bedroom features

the Pryncess bed in white leather with nesting bedside tables and a standing

white iguana leather mirror tucked in the corner.

Simple, yet startling in design with clear lines that leave enough space for fanta-

sy and suggestive soft elegance is what FENDI Casa is all about and what this

home exudes. ◆

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Behind the Designs

In an ongoing series, Design District Maga-zine sits down with top creative designers to

get a glimpse into the creative mindset. In

this issue we spoke with fine artist Rex Ray,

whose collages, paintings and design work

have been exhibited at galleries and muse-

ums throughout the world. He has created

work for Apple, DreamWorks, Sony Music,

Swatch, Warner Brothers, as well as David

Bowie, The Rolling Stones, R.E.M, U2 and

many others. Recently, Ray’s vibrant designs

have expanded into home decor, acces-

sories and limited edition products, in-

cluding hand-knotted carpets, textiles, wall-

paper, wall art and more. His hand-knotted

rugs can be found at Advanced Trading.

How do you create the design direction

for each collection?

Each collection comes with its own

unique challenges.

What inspires you?

Everything inspires me. If one looks at the world

in a particular way, there is so much beauty to

absorb. I can find inspiration in the smallest

things, from insects and nature, to people’s per-

sonal fashion choices, to music… to well, pretty

much everything.

You’ve recently designed a series of cases for

the iPad. What impact has technology played in

regard to your work?

As a former (and occasionally still practicing)

graphic designer the impact of technology on my

work has been profound. I started as a graphic

designer before personal computers, so I’ve wit-

nessed a revolution in creativity. But, I’m also very

ambivalent, if not down-right suspicious, of new

technology. That’s why I tend to split my creative

time between the computer and things that are

entirely handmade. The influence of digital tech-

nology is quite evident in my handmade works,

and vice versa. I love that I can make something

entirely by hand and people will still ask me what

program I used to make it.

What is the process you go through when you

begin the creation of a new product or collection?

First, I consider the medium – what is it used

for? Who uses it? Where will it live? Sometimes it

involves drawing, sometimes collaging, but for

the most part it’s about discovery between the

medium, my mind and my hand. I also have an

amazing creative director to bounce ideas off of.

You have worked with leading contemporary

musicians, contributing designs for many album

covers and concert posters for artists such as

Radiohead, Björk, Nine Inch Nails, Deee-Lite and

David Bowie. How did that happen?

When I was a teenager I remember gazing end-

lessly at album covers and thinking, ‘I want to do

that when I grow up.’ So, even then I would Xerox

photos and do collages and make my own

record covers. When I began doing graphic

design semi-professionally it was always with the

intention of working toward the music industry,

so I developed a unique and edgy style that was

suited to that world. The short history is I began

doing nightclub flyers, which led to me doing

some packaging for local independent bands,

then I began doing posters for Bill Graham,

which got the attention of the bands, and that

got me in the door of the record companies – 20

years summed up in one sentence!

You just released the Rex Ray Rug Collectionand other licensed products. Are there any new

collections on the horizon? If so, can we get a

sneak peek?

We are about to launch beautiful wall decals with

whatisblick.com. There’s a collection of amazing

lacquer boxes which should be hitting the stores

any day now. ◆

Q

A

Q & A:

Color-bursting,

Curvaceous Art

Rex Ray's Collectible

Artwork is Coveted in

Design and Art Circles

Story by Debra Kronowitz

Photos courtesy of Rex Ray and Samad

Black Lurex Sunglasses

Cutler and Gross’ Black Lurex cat-eye

sunglasses offer a vintage spin.

I on the District

120 NE 40th St.

305.573.9400

www.ionthedistrict.com

East/West Shopper Handbag

The Tomas Maier East/West Shopperfeatures studded straps and a functional

adjustable belt. The bag has a soft

bottom and includes a small utilitarian

zipper inner pocket.

Tomas Maier

170 NE 40th St.

305.576.8383

www.tomasmaier.com

Veronica Bag

Designed by Anya Ponorovskaya,

the Veronica bag is handmade

in leather with a suede interior and

metal detailing. Available in

chocolate brown or forest green.

Anya Ponorovskaya

35 NE 40th St.

305.677.5008

www.anyaponorovskaya.com

Pump Shoe

Christian Louboutin’s Gloria pump is made of suede royal in red.

Christian Louboutin Boutique Miami

155 NE 40th St.

305.576.6820

www.christianlouboutin.com

Accessories

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O' Clock Watches

A timepiece that makes a statement, these watches

are made of a solid single piece band that is avail-

able in various colors and an interchangeable face.

Mix and match for an almost limitless combination

of looks, or rock a cameo face for a more urban

look. Each piece is manufactured in Italy and

comes with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.

Kiliwatch Miami

3818 NE 2nd Ave.

305.576.0013

www.kiliwatchmiami.com

The Miami Design District has a new restaurant and bar sure to

become a favorite for the area’s foodies. Named after the iconic dec-

orative moulding prevalent in Greek architecture, Egg & Dart opened

in early August.

The duo behind the restaurant is Costa Grillas and Niko Theodorou. Both

personally collaborated to create a rustic environment with an urban

appeal. The 202-seat restaurant features organic clay walls, polished con-

crete floors and white lacquered tabletops, creating an unpretentious yet

sexy ambiance. Diners can mingle at the cherry wood and polished con-

crete bar, complete with recycled glass lighting. A banquette lining the

length of the restaurant, an Indonesian teak communal table and an eye-

catching fresh seafood display create an inviting, contemporary vibe. Sleek

frosted glass doors lead to a private dining room which can accommodate

30 guests comfortably.

The Menu

Under the guidance of Theodorou’s mother, Vagia Theodorou, who operates

a successful catering company in Athens, Greece, and a restaurant on the

island of Tzia, the menu honors the breadth of traditional Greek cuisine by

bringing fresh, wholesome cooking from all regions of the country. The

menu offers a large selection of meze (small plates), perfect for sharing.

Traditional plates include dako, the Greek bruschetta, topped with crum-

bled feta cheese; steamed mussels infused with white wine, dill, garlic and

parsley; and shrimp saganaki sautéed in a tomato and feta sauce. Wood

grilled offerings include octopus, prawns and calamari, Bacalao croquetteswith a garlic potato puree and a variety of Greek dips and spreads.

The salads are meant to be shared and include prasini―mixed greens with

grilled haloumi cheese; beet salad with walnuts, green apple and a light

vinaigrette; and horiatiki, an authentic Greek salad. Main courses feature a

selection of grilled meats, such as the wood-grilled double-cut lamb chops,

marinated in Greek herbs and accompanied by oven roasted lemon

oregano potatoes and chicken chops grilled with a hint of mustard and

served with a garlic potato puree and medley of seasonal vegetable. The

menu also offers psari – whole fresh fish for two grilled with olive oil, lemon

and oregano along with other fish options. Meals are rounded out with a

variety of side dishes, including horta, a medley of red, white and gold Swiss

chard with escarole, dandelions and spinach and Greek fries, hand-cut and

served with Mediterranean sea salt.

To complement the menu, the bar offers a selection of signature cocktails,

uniquely hand-crafted for Egg & Dart. Specialty libations include the Egg &Dart Fizz, a combination of Ridge gin, egg whites, lemon, sweet cream and

Hum liqueur with a powdered sugar rim; the Med, Skinos mastiha, basil,

lemon and soda and the Greek Salad with Smooth Ambler gin, tomato water,

muddled cucumbers, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives and lime, garnished

with feta stuffed Kalamata olives.

Save room for desert. The menu offers a fluffy vanilla orange custard cake

with a phyllo shell and a bowl of Greek yogurt topped with dried apricots,

honey and walnuts. ◆

Egg & Dart is located at 4029 N. Miami Ave. Dinner is served nightly from

5 to midnight. For reservations, call 786.431.1022.

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Food

It’s Greek for MiamiEgg & Dart Debuts in the Miami Design District

Story by Debra Kronowitz I Photos courtesy of Egg & Dart

salads) are named after artists. A few are, in their own hum-

ble way, works of art, most notably the Matisse pasta: butter-

fly-winged fiocchi pouches filled with pears and cheese in a

four-cheese sauce. salads and sandwiches for lunch.

Pasha’s

3801 N. Miami Ave., 305.572.1150

www.pashas.com

This independent, Mediterranean fast-ish food chain

offers a wealth of vegetarian and vegan options, sal-

ads, soups, wraps and a bakery.

Sra. Martinez

4000 NE 2nd Ave., 305.573.5474

www.sramartinez.com

Small plates offer big food. There’s a myriad of tapas

to choose from infused with Argentinean, Mediter-

ranean and even Asian notes. The menu is split into

two: Frio and Caliente.

The Stage

170 NE 38th St., 305.576.9577

www.thestagemiami.com

The Stage is a mindful combination of elements. Its

aim is to fuse the long-running traditions of live music,

laid back coffee house cool and the present moment

awareness of a live theatrical venue.

Vino & Olio

139 NE 39th St., 305.573.0707

www.vinoeolio.com

Vino & Olio serves authentic Tuscan Italian food

in an upbeat modern atmosphere. The chef, Andrea

Menichetti, delights diners with excellent cuisine

that is local, fresh and seasonal.

W Wine Bistro

3622 NE 2nd Ave., 305.576.7775

www.wwinebistro.com

W offers 200 wines from around the world, focusing on small

wineries and organic growers. The wines can be purchased

by the glass or bottle. The menu is simple and affordable,

offering fresh salads and sandwiches for lunch.

Midtown Restaurants

Lemoni Café

4600 NE 2nd Ave., 305.571.5080

www.mylemonicafe.com

This quaint, art-adorned and Mediterranean-inspired neigh-

borhood café offers panini, sandwiches, salads and wraps.

Mandolin Aegan Bistro

4314 Northeast 2nd Ave., 305.576.6066

www.mandolinmiami.com

Recreating dishes that are simple, rustic and authentic to

the villages of Greece and Turkey, the menu offers sea-

sonal ingredients and freshly caught fish of the day;

vegetarian options available.

Mercadito Miami

3252 NE 1st Ave., 786.369.0430

Mercadito serves “creative Mexican” cuisine, and has

developed a reputation for tacos, guacamoles, botanas

and ceviches. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, the

menu gets imaginative with Southern Mexican cuisine,

serving up tapas-sized dishes.

Sakaya Kitchen

401 N. Miami Ave., 305.576.8096

www.sakayakitchen.com

The menu offers egg rolls, pork buns, orange/hon-

eyglazed ribs, ginger/scallion noodles and Korean

street foods. Everything is made from scratch.

Restaurant Guide

Andalus

35 NE 40 St., 305.400.4322

This Spanish-style restaurant boasts a luminous wood

bar and a flamenco guitarist who gently fingerdances

with his instrument in the courtyard.

Buena Vista

4582 NE 2nd Ave., 305.456.5909

www.buenavistabistro.com

A French bistro known for its fun, lively atmosphere and

casual gourmet dining, this hotspot stays open well past

dinner, until midnight every night of the week.

Crumb on Parchment

3930 NE 2nd Ave., 305.572.9444

Michelle Bernstein’s latest offering is a comfy cozy, cafe

serving breakfast and lunch. Mama Bernstein is doing the

baking; the menu features salads, soups and sandwiches.

Driade Fratelli Lyon Café

4141 NE 2nd Ave., 305.572.2905

www.fratellilyon.com

Complementing Driade’s first store in the United States is

Fratelli Lyon Driade Café. The cafe’s menu includes anti-pasti,

formaggi, salami, panini, pizza, pasta, risotto and dolce.

Egg & Dart

4029 N. Miami Ave., 786.431.1022

www.egganddartmiami.com

Chic Greek restaurant and bar brings fresh, wholesome

cooking from all regions of the country to Miami.

Maitardi

163 NE 39th St., 305.532.1233

www.maitardimiami.com

This risto-bar offers wood burning oven-baked thin-

and thick-crusted pizzas, northern Italian appetizers,

pastas and entrees, as well as sandwiches, tapas and

desserts. Serving lunch and dinner.

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

130 NE 40th St., 305.573.5550

www.michaelsgenuine.com

This unpretentious bistro offers budget-friendly food

that’s mostly simple and top-notch. Dishes come in var-

ied sizes ranging from snacks to extra-large plates.

miniBar

3612 NE 2nd Ave., 305.576.7031

The menu features Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, pizza,

pasta,burgers and salads. Take-out and delivery available.

Orange Café & Art

2 NE 40th St., 305.571.4070

At this self-described art café, the menu items (sandwiches,

house-baked pastries, a daily soup, plus several pastas and

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Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill

3250 NE First Ave., 786.369.0353

www.sugarcanerawbargrill.com

With three kitchens — a hot kitchen, a raw bar and the

robata, a Japanese charcoal grill — Sugarcane focus-

es on a shared experience with its tapas-style menu.

Sustain Restaurant + Bar

3252 NE 1st Ave., 305.424.9079

Eco-conscious eatery Sustain Restaurant + Bar fea-

tures modern American fare ― classic comfort food

that is creatively re-imagined. Sourcing ingredients

that are both local and organic, the menu changes

seasonally and includes daily specials.

Tapas y Tintos

3535 NE 2nd Ave., 305.392.0506

www.tapasytintos.com

This convivial saloon is equal parts Barcelona dive and SoBe

lounge. A daily lunch special draws area professionals, while

the 4-8 pm happy hour satisfies sangria-swilling crowds.

The Blue Piano

4600 NE 2nd Ave., 305.576.7979

www.bluepianomia.com

This cozy new bar brings live music and an interesting

selection of wine, craft beers and small bites. The menu

is made up simply of "nibbles," cheeses and charcuterie.

MiMo Restaurants

Andiamo

5600 Biscayne Blvd., 305.762.5751

www.andiamopizza.com

Classic New York and Italian-style brick oven pizza

is the specialty of the house. Andiamo offers 25

unusual pies with a variety of toppings.

Casa Toscana Ristorante

7001 Biscayne Blvd., 305.758.3353

www.casatoscanamiami.com

Casa Toscana is a Tuscan trattoria offering a simple

menu with daily specials, homemade desserts and a

selection of wines from most regions of Italy.

Michy’s

6927 Biscayne Blvd., 305.759.2001

www.restaurantelite.com

The menu changes often and includes pasta, salads,

seafood; everything is made from scratch.

Soyka

5582 NE 4th Court, 305.759.3117

www.soykacafe.com

The motif is industrial chic. Serving lunch and dinner;

children’s menu is available. Lunch offers salads, burg-

ers, sandwiches and wood-fired oven pizzas. Dinner

includes chicken, steak and more elaborate dishes

such as turkey Salisbury steak, pasta and seafood.

Sushi Siam

5582 NE 4th Court, 305.751.7818

www.sushisiam.com

Sushi Siam serves a combination of Japanese

and Thai cuisine. Specialties include customized

sushi boats, steak teriyaki, pad thai and Hibachi.

UVA 69

6900 Biscayne Blvd., 305.754.9022

www.uva69.com

Part Barcelonan bistro, part urban wine bar, UVA 69

offers a light menu of salads, panini and tapas along-

side an international selection of premium wines.

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Miami Social

Rubbish Collection

August 17 I Markowicz Fine Art

Markowicz Fine Art hosted an opening reception for

French artist Claude Charlier’s new collection, Rubbish.

More than 100 art enthusiasts enjoyed meeting the

artist and viewing his work.

Photos by Juan Tobrera

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Event Calendar

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For up-to-date events and happenings, go towww.designdistrictmag.com

October 7 – November 30

“Sculpture and Objects: SOFA 2011”

Opening Reception: October 8 7-9PM

An international group of artists working

in both sculpture and installations. Artists

featured include Marlene Rose, Susan

Silver Brown, Tolla, Luis Efe Velez, Niso,

Zammy Mig-dal, Gretchen Minnhaar.

The group will be featured at the largest

sculpture fair in the world, SOFA Chicago2011, in November.

Adamar Fine Arts4141 NE 2nd Ave. For more information call 305.576.1355 or visit online at www.adamargallery.com

October 8 – November 26

“Perceptions of Religious Imagery in

Natural Phenomena”

Opening Reception: October 8 6-9PM

New Paintings by Joshua Hagler

101/exhibit101 NE 40th St.For more information, call 305.573.2101 or visit online at www.101exhibit.com

October 9 10:30AM

“Miami Design District Drumming”

Every Sunday morning, Miami Design

District is the place to be for great vibes,

community and dance.

Alternative Dance Network of South Florida120 NE 40th St.For more information, visit online athttp://www.meetup.com/alternativedancenet-work/calendar/11237934/

November 4

“Jazz Roots: Jazz Meets Gershwin” 8PM

The 2011-12 Jazz Roots season kicks off with

a star-studded tribute concert highlighting the

orchestral compositions written by American

composer/pianist George Gershwin, who was

one of the first to masterfully blend the sym-

phonic forms with jazz elements and American

popular melodies. Back by popular demand to

host and star in this concert is multi-platinum-

selling, five-time Grammy nominated enter-

tainer Michael Feinstein.

Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County1300 Biscayne Blvd. For more information, call 305.949.6722 or visit online at arshtcenter.org/jazzroots

November 13

“Tour of Historic Houses of Worship”

As part of the 2nd annual InterfaithWeekend, MCCJ hosts free art tours

of historic houses of worship focusing

on Overtown, downtown and the

Design District. A special evening

forum follows.

For more information, call 305.755.6096 or visit online at www.miamiccj.org.

November 5

“Steve Lawler”

International icon Steve Lawler has gone

from DJing raves under England’s M42

Motorway to heading his own music label.

With backup from label mates Leon and

David Pher, Lawler no doubt will be locked

into both host and headliner modes.

Expect classic house, unknown cuts and

dark drums.

SoHo Studios 2136 NW 1st Ave.For more information, call 305.600.4785 or visit online at www.sohostudiosmiami.com

November 18

“Robert Kuo: Imperial Action” 3-8PM

See modern master Robert Kuo’s latest cre-

ations in carved rock crystal, cloisonné, gilded

repousse (hammered copper) and Peking

glass. Cocktails and light bites will be served.

NIBA Home39 NE 39th St.For more information, call 305.573.1939 or visit online at www.nibahome.com

November 30

“Arts for a Better World”

Create your own crazy installations out of

reusable materials, witness scientific experi-

ments translated onto canvas, and support

charities looking to erase the line between

creative expression and action. More than

40 artists from all over the world were

selected by curators to present their work.

SoHo Studios2136 NW 1st Ave.For more information, call 305.600.4785 or visit online at www.sohostudiosmiami.com

Through October 6

“Tu, You y Tu Otro Yo”

Yuri Zartarain’s recent works will include paintings,

drawings and ceramics

Kavachnina Contemporary46 NW 36th St.For more information, call 305.448.2060 or visit online at www.kavachnina.com

Through October 7

“Group Show”

Showcasing the artwork of David Mann, HC Berg,

Donald Sultan, Mario Velez

Etra Fine Art50 NE 40th St.For more information, call 305.438.4383 or visit online at www.etrafineart.com

September 18

“Box Office Opening” Noon-6PM

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing

Arts of Miami-Dade County announces its 2011-2012 Box Office Opening, with more than 20

spectacular jazz, Broadway, theater, dance, classi-

cal music and pops concert performances going

on sale for the first time to the general public.

Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County1300 Biscayne Blvd. For more information, call 305.949.6722 or visit online at arshtcenter.org/jazzroots

September 21

“Art of Engagement”

Displaying powerful artistic expressions of 32 con-

temporary emerging and mid-career artists from

local, national and international regions. The exhibit

showcases vividly colorful large-scale paintings,

sculptures, mixed-media works and photography.

Art Fusion Gallery1 NE 40th St.For more information, call 305.573.5730 or visit online at www.artfusiongallery.com

October 1 – December 21

“Fusion VIII – SYNESTHESIA”

Powerful artistic expressions of 37 contemporary

emerging and mid-career artists from local,

national and international regions. The show will

feature large-scale paintings, sculptures,

mixed media works and photography.

Art Fusion Gallery1 NE 40th St.For more information, call 305. 573.5730 or visit online at www.artfusiongallery.com

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36 101/exhibit

7 4141 Design

93 Abitare

7 Adamar Fine Arts

85 Adriana Hoyos

28 Advanced Trading

139 AE District

128 Alejandra Von Hartz Fine Arts

98 Alex Turco Art Designer

142a,142 Alias

117 Always Flowers

62 AM Profile

39 AMIR Rug Gallery

23 Andalus

94 Anima Domus

37 Ann Sacks

7 Anri Designs

14 Antoniolupi

23 Anya Ponorovskaya

6 APONWAO Design

137 Arravanti

17, 20 Art Fusion Gallery

74 Artisan Antiques

108 Avant Gallery

92 Baltus Collection

7 Barbara Gillman Gallery

128 Bas Fisher Invitational

159 Bernice Steinbaum

145 Bisazza North America

128 Bloom Interior Architecture

26 Bobby Berk Home

32 Brownes & Co.

134 Bulthaup

128 Campaniello

142a,142 Cappellini

72 Carpet Boutique

42 Carpet Creations

40 Casa Cielo Tile & Mosaic

103 Casa Furnishings

142a,142 Cassina

114 Ceramic Matrix

7d Cerruti Baleri

151 Chad Oppenheim

38a Charles Allem Designs

56 Charlotte's International Antiques

43a Christian Louboutin

6 Clear Company

134a Clima Outdoor Collection

11 Common Machine Productions

21 Costa Window Treatments

135 DACRA

10a de la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art

104 Deco One Interiors Group

104 Decorator's Plumbing

7g DePadova

66 Designer's Tile

53 Diaspora Vibe Gallery

19 Dileto

127c Dimensions Variable

17 DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

7f Driade

35 Drimmers Appliances

11 Duncan Quinn

69 E.G. Cody

104 Ekena Interiors

128 Emena Spa

2 Emilio Robba

45 En Avance

46 Enea Garden Lounge

64 Etra Fine Art

26 European Art Gallery

121,122 FENDI Casa

7e Fratelli Lyon Driade Café

96 Genius Jones

128 Gibson Guitars

7 Glottman

67 Granite Transformations

105 HairDragon Salon

7 Haitian Heritage Museum

7 Hallock Designs

85 hausScape

41 Haveli

109 Hibiscus Island Home

11 HOK

135 Holly Hunt

128 Inside Out 2

74a I on the District

27 Ivette Arango Interior Design

86 Jalan Jalan

85 Janus Et Cie

73 JBL International Antiques

85 Jonathan Adler

43 Kartell

59 The King is Dead

122 Kenzo Maison

132 Kiliwatch Miami

113 Kitchen Center

136 Laure de Mazieres

143 LGD Communications

127a Locust Projects

82 Ligne Roset

11, 87 Luminaire

22 LUXE Cable + Light

109a MADINItaly

85 Maison Martin Margiela

85a Maitardi

24 Majestic Properties

51 Marimekko Concept Store

18 Markowicz Fine Art

85 Marni

7a Maxalto

75 MBM Miami

57 Miami Center for Plastic Surgery

& the Aesthetic Gallery

78, 79 Michael's Genuine Food & Drink

157 miniBar

158 Miriam Fernandes Gallery

134 Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

150 Miyo Home

134c Molteni &C / Dada

128 More Funner Projects

80 Monica James & Co.

128 NDS

63 Neoteric Home

95 NiBa Home

61 NiBa Rug Collections

6 Nieto Design Group

25 Now, A Style Store

6 Nu House Design

65 Oceanview Shades and Drapery

160 Odegard

152 Office Dimensions

68 Oggetti

71 One of a Kind

57 Orange Café

124 Oriental Décor

85 Ornare

44 Outdoor Therapy

33 Pampaloni

115 Pasha's Restaurant

102 Perfect Shade Collection

1 Phoenician Arts

65 PL Floors

53 Pilates Miami Studio

128 Poliform

142a,142 Poltrona Frau

52 Pots and Plants

7 Primary Projects

128 Raul Carrasco

101 Ricart Gallery

124 Rothman Associates

11 The Rug Company

92 Saruski Design Studio

74 Sauvage

74b Sebastien James

128 Shampology Salon & Supply

158 Shuichi Take Fitness Club

161 Shulman + Associates

47 Sra. Martinez

145 The Stage

34 Susane R.

128 Team 7

38 ThreadCount

84 Tomas Maier

11 TSAO Design Group

90 Tui Lifestyle

76 Turchin Jewelry

104 Tushka Art Lampshade Studio

97 Urban Art

7c Vitra

107 Vino & Olio

156 W Wine Bistro

11 Waterworks

83 Windsor Arts

87 Wolfgang Roth & Partners, Fine Art

81 Y-3

7 Zanotta

89 Zeitgeist

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305.576.9221

[7]

4141 Design

4141 NE 2nd Ave.

305.572.2900

[85]

Adriana Hoyos

The sculptural qualities from fur-

niture designer Adriana Hoyos

give dramatic affect to any room

— living, dining and bedroom.

3930 NE 2nd Ave. #105

305.572.9052

www.adrianahoyos.com

[7]

Adamar Fine Arts

4141 NE 2nd Ave. #107

305.576.1355

[28]

Advanced Trading

75 NE 40th St.

305.571.7171

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[93]

Abitare

Abitare is a multi-line furniture

store that represents some of

the most important Italian man-

ufacturers, including Minotti,

Matteograssi, Rimadesio,

Gallotti, Mk, Foscarini, etc.

21 NE 39th St.

305.573.5200

www.abitareusa.com

A [98]

Alex Turco Art Designer

After being recognized for many

years in Europe for its unique

decorative panels, Alex Turco’s

wave has arrived in the Amer-

ican market with his flagship

store in the heart of the Miami

Design District.

99 NE 39th St.

305.576.7110

www.alexturco.com

[94]

Anima Domus

Anima Domus is Alivar’s exclusive

dealer in South Florida. Please

visit one of our two nicely located

showrooms for further information

about Alivar’s unique furniture

collection.

25 NE 39th St.

305.576.9088

www.animadomus.com

[139]

AE District

3852 N. Miami Ave.

305.571.5122

[142a, 142]

Alias

3800 NE Miami Court

305.576.3636

[128]

Alejandra Von Hartz Fine Arts

2630 NW 2nd Ave.

305.438.0220

[11]

Common Machine Productions

4040 NE 2nd Ave.

305.573.0754

[21]

Costa Window Treatments

1 NE 40th St. #2

305.576.0502

[134a]

Clima Outdoor Collections

Clima Outdoor Collections offers

the finest collection of contempo-

rary outdoor furniture, fabric and

accessories engineered to last a

lifetime. We can design and refur-

nish any space, commercial or

residential.

3841 NE 2nd Ave. #102

305.576.8181

www.climaoutdoor.com

[135]

DACRA

3841 NE 2nd Ave. #400

305.531.8700

[10a]

de la Cruz Collection

Contemporary Art Space

23 NE 41st St.

305.576.6112

[104]

Deco One Interiors Group

3900 N. Miami Ave.

305.576.7720

D

[128]

Campaniello

180 NE 39th St. #121

305.576.9494

[72]

Carpet Boutique

96 NE 40th St.

305.325.1919

[42]

Carpet Creations

151 NE 40th St.

305.576.5900

[40]

Casa Cielo Tile & Mosaic

135 NE 40th St.

305.573.4988

[114]

Ceramic Matrix

3825 N. Miami Ave

305.573.5997

[7d]

Cerruti Baleri

4141 NE 2nd Ave.

305.572.1285

[151]

Chad Oppenheim

245 NE 37th St. #102

305.576.8404

[32]

Brownes & Co.

87 NE 40th St.

305.573.5221

[134]

Bulthaup

3841 NE 2nd Ave. #201

305.573.7771

[142a, 142]

Cappellini

Cappellini is synonymous with

contemporary, innovative and

avant-garde design. They offer a

range of products designed by

some of the most eclectic and

world renowned designers.

3800 NE Miami Court

305.576.3636


[103]

Casa Furnishings

3900 NE 1st Ave.

305.576.5545

C

[23]

Andalus

35 NE 40 St.

305.400.4322

[37]

Ann Sacks

111 NE 40th St.

305.572.1212

[7]

Anri Designs

4141 NE 2nd Ave. #104

305.438.0804

[117]

Always Flowers

60 NE 39th St.

305.572.1122

[62]

AM Profile

40 NE 40th St.

305.573.7770

[39]

AMIR Rug Gallery

131 NE 40th St.

305.576.0880

[6]

APONWAO Design

4040 NE 2nd Ave. #312

305.576.1787

[137]

Arravanti

3801 NE 2nd Ave.

305.576.0620

[74]

Artisan Antiques

110 NE 40th St.

305.573.5619

[108]

Avant Gallery

3850 N. Miami Ave.

305.573.8873

[92]

Baltus Collection

3925 N. Miami Ave.

305.575.2620

[7]

Barbara Gillman Gallery

4141 NE 2nd Ave. #200B

305.538.5895

[128]

Bas Fisher Invitational

180 NE 39th St. #210

305.573.4289

B

[17, 20]

Art Fusion Gallery

1 NE 40th St. #3

305.573.5730

[23]

Anya Ponorovskaya

35 NE 40th St.

305.677.5008

[14]

Antoniolupi

4100 N Miami Ave.

305.432.3933

[159]

Bernice Steinbaum

3550 N. Miami Ave.

305.573.2700

[36]

101/exhibit

101/exhibit is a unique space

dedicated to exhibiting fine art

and design. 101/exhibit seeks

to provide a dynamic program

not restricted by era, locale

or convention.

101 NE 40th St.

305.573.2101

www.101exhibit.com

[142a, 142]

Cassina

The Cassina brand has become

synonymous with high quality, con-

temporary Italian furniture design.

Combining industrial technology

and artisan manufacturing proce-

dures, it preserves its historic values

while constantly pushing forward.

3800 NE Miami Court

305.576.3636


[145]

Bisazza North America

3740 NE 2nd Ave.

305.438.4388

[128]

Bloom Interior Architecture

180 NE 39th St. #217

305.576.2773

[26]

Bobby Berk Home

53 NE 40th St.

305.603.7495

[38a]

Charles Allem Designs

127 NE 40th St.

305.438.9757

[56]

Charlotte’s International Antiques

4030 N. Miami Ave.

305.576.9991

[43a]

Christian Louboutin

155 NE 40th St.

305.576.6820

[6]

Clear Company

4141 NE 2nd Ave. #105B

305.206.6699

[104]

Decorator’s Plumbing

109 NE 39th St.

305.576.0022

[7g]

DePadova

4141 NE 2nd Ave.

305.572.2910

[66]

Designer’s Tile

56 NE 40th St.

305.573.2000

[53]

Diaspora Vibe Gallery

3938 N. Miami Ave.

305.573.4046

[74a]

I on the District

120 NE 40th St.

305.573.9400

[128]

Inside Out 2

180 NE 39th St. #107

305.576.5552

I

[11]

HOK

4040 NE 2nd Ave. #301

305.573.5101

[135]

Holly Hunt

3833 NE 2nd Ave.

305.571.2012

[26]

European Art Gallery

61 NE 40th St.

305.438.9006

[96]

Genius Jones

49 NE 39th St.

305.571.2000

[128]

Gibson Guitars

180 NE 39th St.

305.573.3523

[7]

Glottman

3930 NE 2nd Ave. #204

305.438.3711

[67]

Granite Transformations

66 NE 40th St.

786.270.1722

[7e]

Fratelli Lyon Driade Café

4141 NE 2nd Ave. #101A

305.572.2901

[121, 122]

Fendi Casa

Present in more than 30 coun-

tries worldwide. With its collection

of furniture and furnishings made

in Italy, the design and R&D of the

materials are key to the compa-

ny’s success.

90 NE 39th St.

305.438.1660

www.fendi.com

F

G

L

[43]

Kartell

155 NE 40th St.

305.573.4010

[122]

Kenzo Maison

90 NE 39th St.

305.438.1660

K

[132]

Kiliwatch

Kiliwatch is an eclectic avant-

garde retail store that sells hip

designer and vintage themed

clothing and accessories with a

dash of rock ‘n’ roll.

3818 NE 2nd Ave.

305.576.0013

www.kiliwatchmiami.com

[19]

Dileto

Dileto designs and manufactures

high-end leather convertible fur-

niture for customers who value

quality, comfort and style.

1 NE 40th St. #4

305.576.0909

www.dileto.com

E

[7f]

Driade

4141 NE 2nd Ave.

305.572.2900

[35]

Drimmers Appliances

95 NE 40th St.

305.573.6278

[11]

Duncan Quinn

4040 NE 2nd Ave., Suite 102

786.972.5021

[82]

Ligne Roset

France’s largest furniture manu-

facturer. Known for its artful

collaborations with established

and up-and-coming talents in

contemporary design.

160 NE 40th St.

305.576.4662

www.lignerosetmiami.com

[85]

Maison Martin Margiela

3930 NE 2nd Ave. Suite 101

786.718.1931

[85a]

Maitardi

163 NE 39th St.

305.572.1400

[24]

Majestic Properties

35 NE 40th St. #301

305.571.5400

[51]

Marimekko Concept Store

3940 N. Miami Ave.

305.573.4244

[18]

Markowicz Fine Art

1 NE 40th St. #5

305.308.6398

[143]

LGD Communications

35 NE 38th St.

305.576.9400

[136]

Laure De Mazieres

Laure de Mazieres Home Decor

is an upscale furniture store with

top notch designer brands such

as Ralph Lauren Home, Ipe

Cavalli, Bolierco and Barbara

Barry.

3817 NE 2nd Ave.

305.576.6454

www.lauredemazieres.com

[11, 87]

Luminaire

3901 NE 2nd Ave.

305.576.5788

[22]

Luxe Cable + Light

1 NE 40th St. #1

305.576.6639

[2]

Emilio Robba

4242 NE 2nd Ave.

305.572.0203

[45]

En Avance

161 NE 40th St. #101

305.576.0056

[46]

Enea Garden Lounge

4040 NE 2nd Ave.

305.576.6702

[64]

Etra Fine Art

50 NE 40th St.

305.438.4383

H

[85]

hausScape

3930 NE 2nd Ave.

305.573.0169

[41]

Haveli

137 NE 40th St.

305.573.0308

[109]

Hibiscus Island Home

2 NE 39th St.

305.573.2039

[85]

Janus Et Cie

3930 NE 2nd Ave. #106

305.438.0005

[73]

JBL International Antiques

100 NE 40th St.

305.576.1500

J

[85]

Jonathan Adler

180 NE 39th St., Suite 109

305.576.0200

[27]

Ivette Arango Interior Design

71 NE 40th St.

305.576.6243

[86]

Jalan Jalan

A unique collection of home

furnishings and decorative

accessories brings a fresh

global view to the world of

interior design.

3921 NE 2nd Ave.

305.572.9998

www.jalanmiami.com

[104]

Ekena Interiors

119 NE 39th St.

786.360.1197

[128]

Emena Spa

180 NE 39th St. Suite 223

305.438.3777

[17]

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

1 NE 40th St.

305.576.2727

[127c]

Dimensions Variable

171 NE 38th St.

305.607.5527

[75]

MBM Miami

130 NE 40th St.

305.571.7117

[7a]

Maxalto

4141 NE 2nd Ave.

305.572.2915

[85]

Marni

3930 NE 2nd Ave. #100

305.764.3357

[57]

Miami Center for Plastic Surgery

& the Aesthetic Gallery


305.405.6910

[7]

Hallock Designs

4141 NE 2nd Ave.

305.438.9244

[105]

HairDragon Salon

130 NE 40th St.

305.572.0875

[7]

Haitian Heritage Museum

4141 NE 2nd Ave. #105C

305.371.5988

[69]

E.G. Cody

80 NE 40th St.

305.374.4777

[127a]

Locust Projects

155 NE 38th St. #100

305.576.8570

[113]

Kitchen Center

32 NE 39th St.

305.871.4147

[59]

The King is Dead

28 NE 40th St.

305.573.3355

[109a]

MADINItaly

4 NE 39th St.

305.534.0081

M

[150]

Miyo Home

47 NE 36th St.

305.576.4170

[80]

Monica James & Co.

140 NE 40th St.

305.576.6222

[134c]

Molteni &C / Dada

3841 NE 2nd Ave. Suite #103

786.363.9111

[134]

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

3841 NE 2nd Ave. #101

305.576.1135

[128]

More Funner Projects

180 NE 39th St.

786.512.4130

[157]

miniBar

3612 NE 2nd Ave.

305.576.7031

[158]

Miriam Fernandes Gallery

3618 NE 2nd Ave.

305.573.9531

[78, 79]

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

130 NE 40th St.

305.573.5550

[25]

now, A Style Store

51 NE 40th St.

305.573.9988

[6]

Nu House Design

4100 NE 2nd Ave. #209

305.572.9505

[87]

Wolfgang Roth & Partners,

Fine Art

201 NE 39th St. 2nd Floor

305.576.6960

[81]

Y-3

150 NE 40th St.

305.573.1603

[107]

Vino & Olio

139 NE 39th St.

305.573.0707

V

Y

Z

[47]

Sra. Martinez

4000 NE 2nd Ave.

305.573.5474

[145]

The Stage

170 NE 38th St.

305.576.9577

[34]

Susane R.

93 NE 40th St.

305.573.8483

T

[7c]

Vitra

4141 NE 2nd Ave.

305.572.2909

[68]

Oggetti

Oggetti has everything for a

well-designed room, including

glass, lighting, furniture, rugs,

accessories and furniture. Most

items are in stock and ready

for delivery.

74 NE 40th St.

305.573.4626

www.oggetti.com

[128]

NDS


786.556.3033

[63]

Neoteric Home/

Neoteric Contract

50 NE 40th St.

305.438.2842

[95]

NiBa Home

39 NE 39th St.

305.573.1939

[61]

NiBa Rug Collections

30 NE 40th St.

305.573.1355

N

[7]

Zanotta

4141 NE 2nd Ave.

305.572.1280

[89]

Zeitgeist

3886 Biscayne Blvd.

305.576.1097

[142a, 142]

Poltrona Frau

Poltrona Frau offers classic and

contemporary Italian furniture for

home, office and contract proj-

ects. The company specializes in

hand-upholstered leather.

3800 NE Miami Court

305.576.3636


[53]

Pilates Miami Studio

3936 N. Miami Ave.

305.573.4430

[128]

Poliform

180 NE 39th St. #101

305.573.9950

At Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant you will truly have an

a

10:36:14 AM

[97]

Urban Art

Urban Art continuously presents

the most complete collection of

outstanding accessories in the

market, including one-of-a-kind

pieces; original paintings and

sculptures; antiques; and furni-

ture.

75 NE 39th St.

305.576.7080

www.urbanarthome.com

[65]

PL Floors

Pianeta Legno Floors are engi-

neered and pre-finished at

state-of-the-art manufacturing

lines of Italian precision. We

offer a wide range of exotic,

as well as stylish variations of

oak finishes.

54 NE 40th St.

305.576.3141

www.plfloors.com

U

[85]

Ornare

3930 NE 2nd Ave. #102

305.438.0260

[44]

Outdoor Therapy

161 NE 40th St. #100

305.571.5144

[104]

Tushka Art Lampshade Studio

101 NE 39th St.

305.573.6381

[76]

Turchin Jewelry

130 NE 40th St.

305.573.7117

[52]

Pots and Plants

3940 N. Miami Ave.

305.803.0533

[7]

Primary Projects

4141 NE 2nd Ave. #104

954.296.1675

[6]

Nieto Design Group

4100 NE 2nd Ave., Suite 312

305.573.9555

P

[115]

Pasha’s Restaurant

3801 N. Miami Ave.

305.572.1150

[33]

Pampaloni

91 NE 40th St.

305.695.9370

[128]

Raul Carrasco

180 NE 39th St. #112

305.573.7889

[101]

Ricart Gallery

3900 NE 1st Ave.

305.576.5000

[124]

Rothman Associates

108 NE 39th St.

305.573.8300

R

[152]

Office Dimensions

3621 NE 1st Ct.

305.576.7550

[65]

Oceanview Shades and Drapery

62 NE 40th St.

305.438.0024

[160]

Odegard

3621 NE Miami Ct.

305.576.7166

O

[102]

Perfect Shade Collection

3900A NE 1st Ave.

305.438.0011

[1]

Phoenician Arts

4300 NE 2nd Ave.

305.305.0121

[11]

The Rug Company

4040 NE 2nd Ave. #104

305.576.9868

[92]

Saruski Design Studio

3925 N. Miami Ave. #2

305.573.6900

[74]

Sauvage

114 NE 40th St.

305.571.9393

[74b]

Sebastien James

130 NE 40th St.

305.576.5200

[128]

Shampology Salon & Supply

180 NE 39th St. #216

305.576.1530

[158]

Shuichi Take Fitness Club

3250 NE 1st Ave. #504

305.856.4588

[161]

Shulman + Associates

100 NE 38th St. #2

305.438.0609

S

[128]

Team 7

180 NE 39th St. #110

305.438.9663

[38]

ThreadCount

125 NE 40th St.

305.576.5500

[84]

Tomas Maier

170 NE 40th St.

305.576.8383

[11]

TSAO Design Group

4040 NE 2nd Ave. #314

305.576.2006

[90]

Tui Lifestyle

3886 Biscayne Blvd.

305.573.5411

[71]

One of a Kind

92 NE 40th St.

305.576.0060

[57]

Orange Café

2 NE 40th St.

305.571.4070

[124]

Oriental Décor

108 NE 39th St.

305.576.4727

W

[156]

W Wine Bistro

3622 NE 2nd Ave.

305.576.7775

[11]

Waterworks

191 NE 40th St. #101

305.573.5943

[83]

Windsor Arts

168 NE 40th St.

305.576.1618

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