One of the best parts of my job is that I get to work with a lot of very cool and interesting people. Some of the most interesting are architects and as with all things they come in all varieties. I'm very privileged to have worked on several projects now with Lucio de Leo of Studio RAI Architects
[ http://www.studiorai.com/ ] he's super talented and he's asked me to help find some antique lighting.
The house pictured here is a new construction that is one of the most fun and quirky and elegant houses I've seen. It manages to be playful and severe at the same time, period and modern. It's situated on a parcel of land overlooking Long Island Sound.
The front of the house with it's shingled roof and stone walls.
The Main Hallway with glorious Doric Columns
One of two cupolas. This one is actually the Breakfast Room
A view of the second cupola's ceiling which is held together by iron bars
The back of the house with the pool
Looking at the Dining Room from the Library
The Glass Elevator which goes up three stories
Looking up from the glass roof
The Kitchen
Wonderful detail of the Center Island
Looking at the Front Hall through one of two oculi
The Breakfast room
The Master Bath
The Master Bath Vanities with shagreen inserts
Lucio in the Downstairs Hall
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteYes, Lucio has a really singular vision and he, like you, really knows his history so it's a pleasure to work with him. I think he's looking at the work Lutyens and making it his own. Really interesting details and some great moments throughout.
Please lets move in!! This is definitely the one I want...ha ha!
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