Here, we ask designers to take a selfie and give us an inside look at their life.

Age: 42

Occupation: Interior and product designer.

Instagram: @liljencrantzdesign, @veermakers, @grandrelations

Hometown: Stockholm.

Studio location: Stockholm.

Describe what you make: Im a designer of products for our new brand, Veermakers, as well as Liljencrantz x K.F.K Master Cabinet Makers. Im also an interior designer for Liljencrantz Design, where I work with a wide range of clients creating bespoke and luxurious interiors for residences, retail, and hospitality. We focus on long-lasting natural materials and good craftsmanship and pay great attention to every detail in the process. We want to honor location and architecture while balancing mid-century modern influences with a contemporary design language. The results are multi-layered, elegant, and timeless.

The most important thing youve designed to date: The design concepts Ive created together with K.F.K Cabinet Makers, a collaboration that started in 2017. Together weve created Liljencrantz x K.F.K Master Cabinet Makers and Veermakers, two distinguished furniture brands that wont compromise on production, material, or design.

Describe the problem your work solves: I aim to transform the passion, emotions, and unspoken codes that a person radiates into something physical. I create environments that make you feel at ease, the balance between objects and materials are the key to everything.

Describe the project you are working on now: Were designing a new house in the beautiful suburban Djursholm, located by the water in Stockholm. Weve made it classical to blend in this particular area, but yet with a simple and brutal touch to it. The house is about 800 square meters (8,611 square feet) and includes an indoor spa and gym, wine cellar, and an atelier with a five-meter high window for the daylight to make its magic.

A new or forthcoming project we should know about: During Stockholm Design Week 2021, were launching a new design brand, Veermakers, at the magical space of Grand Relations atelier. Veermakers is a high-quality furniture and accessories brand producing well-crafted objects with a strong presence. Every piece is designed and produced with a firm belief in quality, using honest materials and responsible production methods. Our first collection will be showcased in a curated exhibition (opening Feb. 8th) in collaboration with the leading Scandinavian PR agency Grand Relations founded by Hans Hjelmqvist and Tove Regnander. The interior concept of their atelier was developed by me with handcrafted woodworks specially designed for the atelier in exclusive walnut.

What you absolutely must have in your studio: We always have music onthe playlist depends on our mood and what were making, but when we have meetings we play the classical piano or slow jazz. The coffee pot is always on, and once a month we invite some friends/colleagues for late-night workshops with snacks and vino.

What you do when youre not working: Spending time with family and friends mostly at our country house in Stockholms archipelago. And I just love watching TV series for hours and hours.

Sources of creative envy: Carlo Scarpa, Jean-Michel Frank, Donald Judd, Piero Portaluppi.

The distraction you want to eliminate: The fire in my head when things dont go exactly as planned.

Concrete or marble? Marble.

High-rise or townhouse? High-rise.

Remember or forget? Remember.

Aliens or ghosts? Ghosts.

Dark or light? In-between.

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Holly Cerasano has joined GreeneHurlocker as an associate in the business law practice. She has degrees from the University of Richmond and Georgetown University Law Center.

Tom Ministri has joined United Real Estate.

Joining Long & Foster Real Estate:

Karim Somjee has joined the Village of Midlothian office.

Karen Price has joined the Innsbrook office.

Daniel Rogers has been appointed vice president, Richmond, with Mutual of America. He had been associate account executive.

Cody Santmyer has joined Agili as a portfolio/investment administrator. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech.

Heritage Wealth Advisors reports the following promotions:

Sarah Remo Simmer is a client services operations manager.

Cary Baronian is director of research.

James Romanik is the director of development for The Doorways. He had been at St. Michaels Episcopal School.

Keith Hartman is regional executive for Virginia Council of CEOs.

At Art 180:

Maurice Jackson is director of atlas programs and artist development.

Vaughn Garland is director of community programs and partnerships.

Eric Tomlin is communications and marketing specialist.

The board officers and new board members of the Community Foundation: chair, Austin Brockenbrough IV with Lowe, Brockenbrough & Co.; vice chair, Jennifer Hunter with Altria Client Services; treasurer, Michael Beall with Davenport & Co.; and secretary, Kristen Hager with McGuireWoods. New members: Tom Barkin with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond; Sheryl Garland with VCU Health System; Terrell Harrigan; and Paula Pando with Reynolds Community College.

The 2021 board of directors for Startup Virginia: chair, Maria Pahuja with Vayas; Karen Booth Adams with Hot Technology Holdings; Bryan Bostic with Visual Workforce; Brad Cummings with Trolley Venture Partners; Krissy Gathright; Will Loving with Servos; Carrie Roth with Activation Capital; and Jay Sanne with Capital One. Joining the board: Anne Wilson with McKesson Medical Surgical and Jershon Jones with Harris Williams.

At Shamin Hotels:

Jonathan Bishop and Mitul Patel are project managers.

Eileen Ferreira is an interior designer.

Michael Gundlach is controller.

Joining Kinsale Insurance Co.:

Ryan Bush is an associate underwriter inland marine.

Patrick McDaniel is an associate underwriter commercial property.

Russell Ramsey and Jason Couch are product owners IT.

Craig Williams is a portfolio manager IT.

Becky Anderson, Kelsey Gavlick and Jordan Tiamson are claims examiners.

Brendon Guss, Brian Kilpatrick and Parth Patel are software developers.

Chris Carr is an associate underwriter construction.

Donald Hart is an associate underwriter excess casualty.

Sherry Gill is a services assistant in human resources.

Brian Pulsifer has joined HG Design Studio as assistant director of business development.

At InfraMap Corp.:

Jimmy Stewart has been promoted to southern regional director.

Melinda Connally Caricofe has been promoted to operations specialist.

Kristin Rodriguez is operations administrator.

At Draper Aden Associates:

B. Scott Gresham is the geotechnical construction services team leader. He had been with ECS Limited.

Kent Lindamood is the geotechnical team leader. He had been with Tunstall Engineering Group.

W. Charles Kreye II was promoted to principal in charge of regional growth.

Leisa Wright Weatherford was promoted to survey team leader.

Joining Dotted Line:

Jason Anderson is creative director.

Mitchell Jordan is an associate creative director.

Kyra Newman is senior technical writer.

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It's that time of year again, interior designers... dust off your favorite projects completed between May 1, 2019 and December 31, 2020, to enter the Interior Design Society'sDesigner of the Year Awards.

It's time! The 2021 Designer of the Year Awards are now open for submissions. And, from now until March 3rd, you will get 20 percentoff each entry.

Winning a Designer of the Year Award can propel your business in an unimaginable way. There are over 30 categories to enter in residential design, including Recreational Spaces & Wine Cellars, Window Treatments, and Outdoor Spaces.

Due to unique challenges surrounding COVID-19, we've extended the project completion dates. This year, your project must have been completed between May 1, 2019 and December 31, 2020. This also means that if you entered a project last year (and didn't win) that falls into the required completion date range, you may enter it again this year.

All entries must be submitted through the IDSsubmissions portal. To access the portal, click the link below. If you have submitted in the past you may use your same login information. If you are new to the awards program, you will need tocreate an account.

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West Chin is the founder of West Chin Architects & Interior Designers, a high-end architecture, interior design, and decorating firm with locations in New York City, East Hampton, and now Westport, Connecticut. Mr. Chin and his team are also set to open their New York City showroom in 2021.

Mr. Chin, 52, founded a design/build firm in 1992, which later became the foundation for WCA. His work includes high-end commercial spaces and residential projects across New York City and the Hamptons, from Tribeca to Montauk.

We caught up with Mr. Chin to discuss changing client demands, which Covid-related trends are here to stay, and more.

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Mansion Global: How have things changed for your business since Covid-19 started?

West Chin: The home has become the nucleus of the family, its no longer just a rest stop on the highway. With that, weve noticed people take a lot more interest in the home, whether theyre entertaining or theyre in solitude.

We design a lot of kitchens, and we see more people spending time there actually cooking. Now clients are sincerely answering questions about how they shop, cook and entertain so that their home suits their lifestyles.

Early Covid was scary, but Id say mid-lockdown, around May, we started to see some sparks in the fire. People started to feel antsy, realizing that homes were feeling small and it could be going on for a while. By June, as things opened up, we were in a good place. We had a location in the Hamptons, and now have one in Westport, Connecticut, too.

More: London-Based Interior Designer on Creating Luxury Layouts

MG: What made you want to open a space in Connecticut amid the pandemic?

WC: I had been looking at Connecticut for about two years. Wed almost pulled the trigger before, but we decided to do it now. Similarly to the Hamptons, in Connecticut, modern wasnt always part of the vocabulary, but its changed, as New Yorkers go there and want that aestheticit gets more of a downtown vibe.

MG: What has been your biggest surprise when it comes to Covid and your clients' demands?

WC: Its an interesting dichotomy of family integration and family separation. They want a dining room where they can be together, but at the same time when they have three Zoom meetings at the same time, and theres a separation thats needed for that. Its a really interesting mix of doing both.

More: London-Based New Development Expert Says Builders Need to Offer More

MG: Do you expect current trends to stick around post-Covid?

WC: Home offices with technology will still be important, especially with 5G becoming active. Will work-from-home be here to stay seven days a week? Probably not. There will probably be some combination. The desire for indoor-outdoor living was here before, but Covid made it even more desirable. I am fortunate enough to have a terrace, and I was on Amazon all the time getting plants and vegetables for it. People will continue with that, but might not be harvesting their own vegetables as much.

The reintroduction of the kitchen as the center of the house is here to stay. Now, the heart of the house is coming back as being a major focus. And the dining room will likely continue to be used for its original purpose againto eat all together.

I think home cooking, private chefs and entertaining at home is here to stay, though people will return to restaurants, too.

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MG: Do you expect city living to change drastically?

WC: From a developers point of view, I think theyre going to reconsideror consider for the first timemore outdoor space. You want enough communal space. People who can afford it are going to want larger apartments.

MG: How can a home create a sense of calm?

WC: For me, its about being surrounded by nature, whether thats plants, or even just fruits in a basket, that can feel more nurturing. Its about having places in your home where you feel safe and comfortable. To make all those things better, we really focus on lighting.

MG: What's your idea of luxury?

WC: I dont like to be alone. For me, its having a home thats big enough to entertain friends and family, both indoors and outdoors. I also want room to cook.

More: Luxury Is About Good Construction, Not Just Your Individual Apartment

MG: How would you describe your dream home?

WC: Itcould be in the south of Spain, St. Barths, in the south of France, in the Hamptons, New York, or Connecticut. It could be anywhere.

Outdoor space to me is most important. Im the person who likes to harvest their own vegetables. I like a place where I can harvest vegetables, cook and entertain. If I could be near the ocean and catch my own fish, that would be even better.

Ideally, I want lots of glass so I could see the inside/outside. I really dont love [air conditioning]A/C, so I like something with lots of cross ventilation. A fireplace or many would be nice. I prefer clean, simple features.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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It hasn't all been smooth riding for Rajeev Misra, the 63-year-old former Deutsche Bank credit trader who is CEO of SoftBank Investment Advisors. Yesterday, however, Misra was basking in a glow of reflected glory.

Misra's name doesn't appear to have featuredin SoftBank CEO Mayoshi Son's presentationto investors, but the Vision Fund that he runs was mentioned nearly 60 times in what amounted to a glowing vindication of hisstrategy. "Just about a year ago, many mass medias were actually saying that we are only laying rotten eggs," said Son of 2020's criticisms of the Vision Fund. "So many people criticized, but I never doubted," he added, claiming that the Vision Fund is now laying golden eggs at high speed andwith increasing frequency. A slideof a golden goose laying golden eggs underscored the point.

Given that the Vision Fund made gains of $13bn in the three months to December alone (admittedly after $17 billion investment loss forthe year ended March 2020), and that it employs fewer than 500 people, this surely makes Misra one of the best placed employees in all finance. Rajeev Misrareceives a salary of $15m a year, but this is inconsequential alongside his carried interestand investment gains. - TheFinancial Timesnotedlast week that Misrawas last yearloaned $250m by SoftBank to buy shares that have since rallied and are now worth $1bn.

How does Misra spend his enormous wealth? We know that he likes to fly around by private jet and that he likes to go barefoot.But we also know what it's like inside his north London home by virtue of his wife, Shalini Misra, an interior designer and architect who likes to show it off.

In the past year, photographers appear to have been to Misra's "intimate yet spacious" Victorian London house at least four times, and Google is replete with images of its interiors.The house reportedly "had no character" when the Misras moved in 17 years ago, but has since been transformed. There's the floor from a 400 year-old Indian palace on a ceiling, a marble staircase, a Brazilian azul stone bath, vintage chandeliers and a television in a wardrobe. "Most things have a wow factor. We like to impress. If its not beautiful, or related to wellness, I dont have it in my home," Shalini Misra told Elle last year. The couple also have a "lush estate" of four acres in Chattarpur, Indiawhich is equally filled with artworks.Not since the Mughals has so much craft work been commissioned from all over India, Rajeev told India's architectural digest magazine in January...

Separately, while some Robinhood traders count their winnings, the Wall Street Journal reports on a darker side to the trading app. Alex Kearns, a 20 year-old student, took his life after initiating a trade for which he thought the loss was capped at $10k. One weekend last June, the WSJ says Robinhood emailed Alex to say that he needed to deposit $178k in his account to rectify a negative balance of $730k. Alex tried to get in contact with Robinhood three times overnight, but received only automated email responses that omitted to say that the $730k balance referred to only one leg of his trade which would be offset by later ones. He wrote a note to his family and killed himself. The family have filed a lawsuit against Robinhood, claimingthat it by reckless conduct directly and proximately caused the death of one of its victims.

Meanwhile...

Deutsche Bank's reduction of illiquid assets in its capital release unit isn't going to plan. 'The 4bn of capital freed up by selling assets and winding down trades has essentially been wiped out by the more than 4bn of losses racked up by the unit since mid-2019.' It nowexpects the leverage exposure to remain above 50bn into 2023, and that about half the portfolio will be structurally challenging or inefficient to exit. (IFRE)

Brexit-hiring is picking up in the EU.Currently, the focus is on mid-level hiring within large investment banks, which has picked up in recent weeks, but the effect of Brexit will be seen over the next three to five years...Were anticipating an extra 2,500-3,500 banking jobs in Germany over that period. (Financial News)

Rachel Lord, the new head of BlackRock's APAC operations, says Hong Kong will remain an important financial centre. "Infrastructure is very hard to move. Its less about politics and more about the way the ecosystem is set up and I dont see any sign that Hong Kong loses its pre-eminence. Lord will oversee BlackRock's expansion in China from Hong Kong. (Financial Times)

5,000 people have signed an online petition from a BlackRock employee that calls upon the firm to addressharassment and discrimination allegations. (Business Insider)

It's not easy being a short seller. Maven Capital's Gabe Plotkin recently hired security following threats to his family.I could probably have more economic success doing something else, but I think that what we do serves a social purpose, said one portfolio manager. (New York Times)

In most Zoom calls I had to bring my kids with me during the call. Can you imagine taking your kids to a work conference and you dont know when your kids will throw a tantrum? It is simply impossible to look after kids while [working]. I feel constant guilt for my kids and also for work. I shout a lot more [at her children] than before and get frustrated. (Financial Times)

If Robinhood-inspired cases are brought against Citadel Securities and Ken Griffin doesnt settle, he could be forced to open the companys black box. (Chicago Business)

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CB2 is kicking off 2021 by releasing its first ever Next in Design report, a comprehensive projection of the interior design trends that will shape the home over the next year. The brand surveyed more than 900 interior designers from its Design Trade program to gather insight into what products and materials are most in demand from their clients.

The report found four major design trends based on internal expertise and designer responses: bold, maximalist statement pieces; a desire for stylish outdoor furniture; mineral-inspired color palettes; and a demand for more organic, sustainable materials. Were always looking ahead to whats next, which is why the trends surfacing this year are things that have been informing not only our current collection but whats to come throughout the year, says Samie Barr, vice president of marketing at CB2. The materials, colors, silhouettes and influences are reflected in the products we have available to shop right now, and this trend report serves as our exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at our ever-evolving inspiration.

CB2 predicts that outdoor furniture will continue to be important to consumers.Courtesy of CB2

Theres a fine line between chasing trends and valuable market researchand CB2 president Ryan Turf is keenly aware of that. Truthfully, Im not big on trends, he writes in the letter that opens the report. I like to push my team toward a continuous state of evolution. For us, that means digging in, uncovering the now, and challenging ourselves to instead do what's next.

The report reflects that sensibility, compiling consumer behavior and designer insights as well as whats inspiring the CB2 product development team. Its a world thats just as heavily influenced by vintage style, pop culture and a famous Miami hotel as by whats technically trending, adds Turf.

Some of the survey results, like the increased interest in outfitting outdoor spaces, mirrored what CB2 had seen in its own sales data over the past year. Sara Khodja, product development lead at CB2, says that the surge in demand for outdoor furniture spurred the brand to place an emphasis on the enduring quality of their outdoor pieces, which now feature finishes in polished stainless steel and teak as well as performance fabrics from Sunbrella. Weve really leveled up the quality of both the designs and the materials in our spring outdoor collection, she says.

A vignette from CB2s collectionCourtesy of CB2

The CB2 team attributes many of the findings to the impact of the pandemic. The survey pointed to a shift away from open-concept floor plans, demonstrating a renewed appreciation for dedicated spaces like dining rooms and home offices. It also showed increasing interest in more energetic color palettesa welcome development after years of neutral tones dominating retail. Across the board in our new product introductions, were leaning into this newfound embrace of mineral-inspired tones, says Khodja. Energetic colors are a way to speak to optimism, which is something were excited to address in 2021.

This story is a paid promotion and was created in partnership with CB2. To access the Next in Design report, click here. To shop CB2s latest collections, click here.

Homepage photo: CB2s recent debuts include the Outline sofa in camel and the Discus round marble side table. | Courtesy of CB2

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Publish dateFebruary 03, 2021

Design Star: Next Gen, the new high-stakes, edge-of-your-seat competition series inspired by HGTV Design Star, is ready for air and, with $50,000 cash and a shot at their own show on the line, one breakout renovation and design expert's life is about to go supernova. Following in the footsteps of HGTV Design Star, the most successful and highest-rated franchise in the network's history, Design Star: Next Gen premieres on discovery+ with a special 90-minute episode on Wednesday, February 24. The episode also will air on HGTV that night at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted by Allison Holker Boss, the six-episode series, sponsored by Wayfair, features eight gifted designers, renovators and social media brand-builders as they compete in intense weekly challenges. During the series, head judge Jonathan Adler is joined by designer Lauren Makk and a rotating cast of celebrity guest experts.

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Lindsay also used the spaces as a kind of personal lookbook to exhibit the unique ways in which you can apply her lively patterns to the home. Cruising Lindsays Instagram feed, youll find images of the townhouse, demonstrating how to use color and graphics to compose a layered, dynamic space.

In the home, Jill applied pattern in nontraditional ways to highlight architectural features, create movement, and transform awkward nooks into dramatic vignettes, so rooms didnt feel homogenous. You have to think outside the box. It can be used in so many ways. Lindsay says of pattern. You can wallpaper a room in its entirety, but you dont want to wallpaper every room in its entirety.

In the dining room, a vintage credenza topped with Mr. Brown lamps is flanked by vintage chairs from interior designer Kelly Wearstler's Beverly Hills home. Lindsay created a gallery wall to highlight some of her favorite pieces by artists Holly Addi, Addie Chapin, Susan Carter Hall, and Angela Chrusciaki Blehm. That gallery wall went through many iterations, she says. Its about finding the right place for them and creating the right tension between the art.

The starting point for the dining room was Benjamin Moore Black Berry walls. The deep blue-black provided a dramatic backdrop that allowed patterns to leap off the walls, ceiling, and floor. Lindsays Navy White Grasscloth was used to create a faux tray ceiling accented with Farrow & Ball Calamine paint. Jill pumped up the volume in the dining room with the artists Blue Wool Silk Rug and Porter Teleo draperies, Oly Studio dining chairs, a Mr. Brown London honed Carrara marble table, a Julian Chichester light fixture, and a mirror by Made Goods.

In the dining room, wallpaper is encased with molding to create a faux tray ceiling. Set behind glass, wallpaper is used as backsplash on the wet bar. And behind the bed in the primary suite, a vibrant pattern is framed like artwork on the wall.

Walls coated in a soothing Benjamin Moore Gibraltar Cliffs pair well with Lindsays blue and purple Caribbean Grasscloth wall covering. The wallpaper over the bed is the same color as the walls, but just a little touch of pattern, Jill says. The painted photographs are by artist Allison Hobbs. The Room & Board Architecture Bed is topped with Kelly Wearstler blue pillows, a black-and-white Schumacher bolster, and a Rebecca Atwood blanket. Custom nightstands are topped with Kelly Wearstler lamps.

During the renovation, a closet was created for Thomas off the main bedroom entrance. To make the cumbersome space work aesthetically, a hidden door was built into the board and batten, and neighboring walls were covered in one of Lindsays murals. The artist recently released a line of Art Decoinspired mural wall coverings; this one is dubbed Jill to pay homage to the Arkansas interior designer.

In the powder room, a soothing blue Indigo Ocean Alta Non-Woven wallpaper by Lindsay sets a calming tone. A custom vanity is bejeweled in Nest Studio pulls, and Circa Lighting sconces flank a custom mirror.

Since the duo was heavy-handed with prints, they created balance with visual voids so spaces dont feel overwhelming: a calming yin to the Technicolor yang. These interludes come in the form of neutral furnishings; walls cloaked in soothing hues or covered in Venetian plaster; and clean, uncluttered embellishments.

With the home dressed top to bottom in pattern, the eye is drawn up to the ceiling, down to the floor, and from one room to the next. You cant help but follow the chromatic breadcrumb trail.

A leak led to an unplanned kitchen renovation. Floors were refinished in Rubio, which gave the wood a contemporary matte finish. Lindsay originally wanted to paint the cabinets oxblood red, but after happening across Farrow & Ball's Bancha green, she changed her plans. I immediately felt like that was the right color, and it just brought nature in, she says. The leather and brass stools are by Noir.

Green from the kitchen cabinets continues into the breakfast nook. The banquette is topped it with cushions upholstered in Lindsays Onyx Belgian Linen. An Eero Saarinen tulip table is paired with Noir chairs; a framed peacock feather and artwork by Catherine Booker Jones hang on the wall.

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The River Lounge on American Melody-headed to the Mississippi in 2021

Coral Gables, FL, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interior Design Magazines Fastest Growing Firm Studio DADO, is pleased to announce that American Cruise Lines has selected the hospitality design firm, as the sole interior architect for their newest modern riverboat, American Melody, set to debut on the Mississippi River in 2021. The design project awarded by American, the largest and fastest-growing domestic cruise line, is noteworthy for Studio DADO, as the firms first foray into the domestic river cruise industry.

The magnitude of the American Melody build reaches beyond the normal anticipation we see with clients celebrating the expansion of their fleet, remarked Studio DADO Founding Partner Jorge Mesa. From our first insightful meeting through the entirety of the collaborative design process, our team was honored to step into the moment with American Cruise Lines and create a fresh, but still cultured atmosphere aboard its new ship. We leaned-in and considered every element from a fresh palette to the architectural structure to functional details- while still paying homage to the brands perfectly American origins.

As sole interior designer, Studio DADO thoughtfully approached the design process through the lens of creating a transformative experience the moment American Melodys guests step onboard. The ship features a notable four-story atrium and encircling main stairway which invites guests into intimate lounges on every level, each with its own unique atmosphere.

The new riverboat highlights an elegant, yet approachable color palette both inside and out, which encourages passengers to unwind and explore their new home on the waters of the Mississippi. The staterooms and suites average over 350 square feet, providing serene escapes in open comfortable settings. The main dining room and outdoor lounges highlight refined materials and employ elevated design elements that encourage comfort, relaxation, and the enjoyment of beautiful river views. Each interior space onboard features DADOs refined selection of textiles, colors, and beautiful furniture which complement the ships overall elevated and refined aesthetic.

Studio DADO has a remarkable ability to blend the sophisticated and the modern. Their design vision closely aligned with our mission to provide sophisticated experiences on modern ships said Charles B. Robertson, President, and CEO of American Cruise Lines. We have been proud to partner with them in creating the new class of modern riverboats. American Melody and its sister ships will be the biggest step forward in American Cruise Lines design history, but will still offer the same great experience that has defined us since our founding.

This latest build marks the first time American Cruise Lines has utilized an outside interior design firm for its ships.

To enjoy a video tour of American Melodys new interior design please visit: https://www.americancruiselines.com/usa-riverboat-cruise-ships/modern-riverboat-cruise-ship-tour

For more information on Studio DADOs recent Fastest Growing Firm award, please visit: https://www.studiodado.com/blog/fastest-growing-firm/

About Studio DADO

Studio DADO is an award-winning, Miami-based boutique hospitality design studio with over 60 years of cumulative design experience; delivering striking, clever design solutions and thinking outside the box to remain at the forefront of industry innovation. By synthesizing functionality and elegance, DADO breathes vibrance and utility into every space its designers take on. Both passionate and purposeful, DADO designers have transformed some of the most impressive spaces onboard ships for Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean. Since its inception in 2016, memorable aesthetics, appreciation of culture, and a firm understanding of both client and patron needs have established Studio DADO as a world-class hospitality design studio. To learn more about current projects, follow Studio DADO on Instagram @studiodado or visit their website at http://www.studiodado.com.

About American Cruise Lines

American Cruise Lines offers the finest river cruising and coastal cruising in the U.S.A. Year after year, American continues to launch the newest small ships and uniquely curated itineraries for exploring and Cruising Close to Home. On all Americans cruises, guests discover the history, spirit, and culture of the United States aboard the most sophisticated fleet of modern riverboats and small cruise ships in the country. American operates 14 ships, all accommodating just 100-190 passengers, which cruise more than 35 itineraries in over 30 states, February through December each year. To learn more about American Cruise Lines visit http://www.AmericanCruiseLines.com

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From high-profile design commissions to exciting listings, there is always something new happening in the world of real estate. In this weekly roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know.

A Piece of Gilded Age Glamour Is Up for Grabs

A historic 27,000-square-foot mansion in New Yorks Tuxedo Park is on the market for the first time in decades. Completed in 1930, Chastellux was built on 8.2 acres above Tuxedo Lake from a design by legendary architects McKim, Mead & White. The landscape was designed by the Olmsted Brothers, with interiors by McMillen, the oldest extant decorating firm in the US.

In addition to nine family bedrooms and four-plus staff bedrooms, the French chateaustyle manor sports 16 fireplaces, a music hall, a billiard room, a teahouse, an orchard, and its original kitchen. The property is listed with Francine Liza of Tuxedo Hudson Realty for $10.9 million.

The entrance to Saint Marks Place.

Saint Marks Place Grows in Brooklyn

Construction has topped out at Saint Marks Place, a 100-unit condominium project in Brooklyns Boerum Hill neighborhood. Avdoo & Partners Development has partnered with INC Architecture & Design on the 12-story building, with lush landscaping by Terrain.

The elevated faade is inspired by the neighborhoods historic brownstones, modernized with bold terra-cotta modules and 338 floor-to-ceiling windows. Units are available in 39 different floor plans, ranging from studios to four-bedroom homes, with most offering outdoor space. Residents also have access to a large outdoor garden and 19,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space, including a state-of-the-art fitness center curated by The Wright Fit. A sales gallery is welcoming prospective owners at 84 Saint Marks Place.

Resort Living Near the Nations Capital Is Coming

Middleburg, Virginias Salamander Resort & Spa is expanding its luxe brand with Residences at Salamander, 49 estate homes in two distinct communities, the Stables and the Vineyards. Each two-story property includes four bedrooms, five baths, and a central courtyard that can be customized with a swimming pool and outdoor kitchen.

Salamander CEO Sheila Johnson, a founding partner of BET, is collaborating with South Street Partners, the developers behind South Carolinas Kiawah Island Club. Theyve tapped Thomas Pheasant Architects, Mark P. Finlay Architects, Thomas & Denzinger Architects, and J. Banks Design Group for the project.

Surrounded by 200 acres of old-growth forest and framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the expansive property also features a full-service equestrian center, miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, and a putting green, all within about an hour of Washington, DC. With sites ranging from 0.4 acres to 1.3 acres, pricing begins at $2.1 million.

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