East Side Townhouse
New York, NY
Private residential clients presented Tsao & McKown with the challenge of renovating a twenty-five-foot wide townhouse, dating to the mid-nineteenth century, in a manner that would intelligently harmonize with the original remaining elements. Its limestone facade still engaged the street in a severe Federal style, but the interiors of the 12,000 square foot building (which had been divided up into ten apartments) had completely lost their original configuration and details save for a magnificent oval staircase.
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Donghia Tables
New York
A line of maple-veneer and lacquer occasional tables produced by Donghia.
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Suntec City
Singapore
Six million square foot development of office, retail, entertainment, convention, exhibition, and civic space. Recognizing a dire need for public spaces in Singapore, Tsao & McKown initiated a dialogue between the government authorities and the client that resulted in the largest development of public spaces by private developers in Singapore’s history.
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Wheatleigh Hotel
Lenox, MA
An eclectic family estate in the Berkshires is transformed into a grand retreat.
In this 19th century brick and limestone mansion, layouts were altered and spaces added to create a coherent set of suites and dining areas that preserve the integrity of the authentic structure.
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Wheatleigh Hotel
Lenox, MA
An eclectic family estate in the Berkshires is transformed into a grand retreat.
In this 19th century brick and limestone mansion, layouts were altered and spaces added to create a coherent set of suites and dining areas that preserve the integrity of the authentic structure.
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JOYCE BOUTIQUES
Asia
Architecture, interior design and theatre converge in a retail experience expressing the personal vision of international taste-maker Joyce Ma.
Fashion and home ware boutiques plus cafes in Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Taipei.
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West Side Duplex
New York, NY
Simple architectural forms set the stage for the owners’ lives and objects collected over the years, reflecting a desire for sanctuary from urban stress.
FUJI CRYPT
Mount Fuji, Japan
Situated at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Japan, this mausoleum was designed to enhance the quiet contemplation of familial continuity and mortality, and respect for family members who have already passed.
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McCord Museum of Canadian History
Montreal, Canada
Two semi-permanent exhibits emphasizing the social and historical significance of cultural artifacts and clothing in Canadian history.
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SWID POWELL / NAN SWID DESIGNS
New York, NY
Several collections of china, silver, and other products for the modern home.
This project called for the design of dinnerware, sliver flatware, and accessories for Swid Powell, a housewares manufacturing firm, specializing in the distribution of products designed by noteworthy architects. The design challenge is to create fresh and timely products that can be produced inexpensively and marketed to the general public.
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Menara IMC Tower
1995 / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A corporate headquarters in Malaysia demonstrates that office buildings can foremost be places for people. This 30 story tower is distinctive not only for its architecture, but for amenities that foster health and harmony in the workplace.
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GEOFFREY BEENE RETROSPECTIVE
New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene commissioned the design of a retrospective exhibit documenting his work over the previous twenty-five years. The exhibit provided insight as to how the collections reflected both the flavor of the times in which they were created and the sensibilities of the creator. The exhibit was designed for installation in the National Academy of Design in New York.
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