Friday, January 28, 2011

Dean Yoder; A Modern Design

In Tribeca, New York City, Dean Yoder was commissioned to decorate an apartment overlooking the Hudson River and showcase a collection of  an artist's photo montage as well as figural sculpture. A gallery shelf and lighting hung from custom back-lit Anagre panels on the ceiling make what was once a sterile hall into an exciting exhibition space. Chemically treated copper panels are clad to walls and doors at the end of the hall to create interest and dimension.

A low slung custom designed bed by Dean was specified to make morning wake-ups accessible to twin toddlers.  The parents love to play with their children in the morning.  Dean designed a wall treatment behind the bed, made from woven blocks of mahogany and down-lit them to accentuate shadows, making it a sculpture all unto itself.  Period Noguchi lanterns were hung as a collection in the room to add interest and surprise.  The Japanese kneeling bench around the bed makes comfortable meditation and perches for children possible.  Upholstered in orange leather, they are kid-friendly and practical.

1 comment:

  1. Hi, I don't know if this site is still active but I want to thank you for making this home I bought so beautiful. Even though you probably haven't lived here in over 10 years, after looking at your post about the 1941 Cape, I can still see the influence you two have left here.

    The previous owners didn't keep up the garden as well as you, but there are still plants here from your time here. Seeing your pictures of the landscaping have greatly inspired me to return the property to that kind of North Hempstead Gatsby style.

    I would love to see pictures of the interior of the Cape when you lived here. What a small world, Cheers.

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