Schumacher’s Creative Director and Frederic's Editor-in-Chief, Dara Caponigro, sits down with the Michael S. Smith, the “Decorator-in-Chief” for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. From the perfect slipcover to flawless curtains, this American master shares his favorite tips for working with textiles.
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Classical Architecture with Peter Pennoyer
Schumacher’s Creative Director and Frederic's Editor-in-Chief, Dara Caponigro, sits down with the illustrious architect, Peter Pennoyer, to talk about his career highlights, classical architecture, and what inspires his timeless work. Many of Pennoyer’s influences stem from the bustling streets of New York City — everything from The New York Public Library to the anonymous buildings on the Upper East Side, have deep roots in classicism that have inspired so much of his work. He notes that painstaking patience and love are required for executing such historical design.
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Hotel Design with Kit Kemp
Schumacher’s Creative Director and Frederic's Editor-in-Chief, Dara Caponigro, sits down with Kit Kemp, the creative force behind Firmdale Hotels, to discuss what it takes to create a great hotel that keeps people coming back.
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A Manifesto on Simplicity with Nancy Braithwaite
Nancy Braithwaite speaks with Dara Caponigro about her secrets for simplicity in decorating, how to pare down a room so it’s just-so and purely authentic, the power of exposure and educating yourself, and shares what she calls her ‘elements of design’ that every one of her projects has — no matter what.
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The Art of Hospitality with Martin Brudnizki
Emma Bazilian, FREDERIC’s Content Director, and Martin Brudnizki, founder of his eponymous interior architecture and design studio, discuss what it takes to mastermind some of the greatest hospitality projects including London’s private members’ clubs Annabel’s, and Harry’s Bar to the Soho Beach House in Miami and The Beekman in New York City — to name just a few.Produced and Edited by Kate Gilhool
Welcome to Deep Dive, a podcast series in which FREDERIC’s Editor-in-Chief Dara Caponigro and fellow editors are joined by design industry leaders to share their unique insights, experiences, and knowledge on the world of decorating.