I studied Architecture and Business at Stanford and moved to NYC shortly after graduating to work in a renowned NYC firm. It was really during my time there that I fell in love with interiors and the profound effect they can have on people. In our work, we marry architecture and interiors in a way that I hope feels completely symbiotic.

I don’t know that I’ve had a single defining moment professionally – I’ve been lucky enough to have what feels like quite a few of them. While it might seem unrelated, if I had to pick one moment, it would be meeting my husband, now almost thirteen years ago. He’s a true artist and has been a champion of my drive, passion and aspirations and, in that way, has given me the confidence to keep pushing the boundaries of our work.

I love clients that have a strong perspective. I want opinions, preferences and eccentricities. Those individual qualities are truly what make each project unique.

4. How do you create a sense of “home” in your luxurious and elegant interior designs?

Home is a very personal affair – everyone defines it differently. So for us, creating a “home” is first and foremost about listening. The aesthetics follow a very intimate understanding of what home means to someone.

Client happiness. That, above all else – above how something looks or if it photographs well or if it represents our “brand” – that happiness is what drives us.

Construction timelines. No surprises there I’m sure hah.

We are lucky enough to live in a time where inspiration is everywhere – seems like you can’t miss it. So I don’t spend much time looking for it, I just let it surprise me. Our process on the other hand is quite defined. We have a pretty linear and logical process whether we are working on a 2,000 sf home or one that is the size of a hotel. All clients more or less follow the same steps that we are, of course, constantly tweaking and improving.

I don’t have one fortunately. We are working on homes, hotels and commercial spaces all over the world and each one is my favorite in some way or another. Sometimes the project is ideal simply because I adore the clients and can’t wait for them to step through the front door.

I spend most of my days in meetings with my team or with our clients. We are working on roughly 80 projects around the world so that tends to require most of my time.

We are constantly learning how to toe the line between following a process we know works very well while managing the details of projects and clients that are all unique in their own ways. I don’t expect we will ever stop.

Clients are becoming more and more involved in the design process – as they should be. Design is now more than ever a conversation and a dialogue. For some creatives I imagine that’s challenging – it means more constraints, opinions and preferences – but for us it’s a worthwhile price to pay for each project feeling incredibly unique.

I follow so many creatives on Instagram I don’t know where to start. I am continually amazed by the work they produce and so grateful we get to participate in the conversation.

Gain technical knowledge – learn to draw, draft and detail. You may only use it day-to-day for the first part of your career, but having that foundation is imperative.

Transportive.