Milan Design Week, comprised of Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone, is the most important event in the world related to interior design. Salone del Mobile, spread over 2 million square feet and 2,000 exhibitors, is the international reference point for…
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The Reveal
From the inspirational to informative, The Reveal shares a look behind the curtain at Frampton Co.
Seven’s a crowd, which means it took a serious overhaul to this classic prewar apartment on the Upper East Side to accommodate a stylish modern family. A systematic layering of patterns and textures drove the design, all punctuated with bold…
Mirrors have defined and expanded the spaces of just about every era. A mirrored or reflective surface adds exponential depth, movement and light to a space. Classically this material technique has been used to elongate a room, placed decoratively above…
There is an art to combining just the right typography with the right space. A well suited font can stake a powerful and nuanced claim in the definition of a spatial aesthetic. Since Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown helped…
Few natural materials lend themselves to the wraps, tufts and pleats of our world the way leather does. Leather provides a sense of strength to a piece, whether it’s trimmed, strapped or fastened. The tactile warmth and the weight are…
I love planning trips that combine a little city time and a little beach time – a bit of inspiration and of course some relaxation. Barcelona is like a dream sequence of spaces. Throughout the streets and squares, Antoni Gaudí’s…
While we tend to avoid trends and create unique visions for each of our projects, we do employ certain tried and true design strategies. Mixing metal finishes- such as brass, copper, and stainless steel – helps to create timeless and engaging…
Our fun and chic New York city clients moved to a traditional house in the suburbs! Their 1929 Georgian house required an extensive kitchen renovation to enlarge the space, add more light, and incorporate updated appliances and features to better…
We designed a summer table setting and provided entertaining tips for Manhattan magazine at Bloomingdale’s flagship. Malibu BBQ was the perfect theme to complement Elena’s Southern Californian roots. Malibu’s casual elegance and indoor-outdoor lifestyle inspired our approach. A summer soiree…
A few of our favorite finds during New York’s Spring season of design and art fairs.
The studio celebrated its one year anniversary with “FCo Margaritas” at Alta Restaurant, a converted townhouse in the West Village. Alta concocted our drink with Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, grapefruit, and agave. Industry friends, media, and colleagues joined on Cinco de…
Elena and Anabel traveled to Berlin to attend the annual Gallery Weekend, a refreshing departure from the classic art-fair model. 54 of the city’s galleries align their exhibition schedules to offer their strongest shows of the year. In eager fashion, we managed to…