Traditional architecture taken to a whole new level by New York City design firm Roman & Williams. With a mixture of textures, found objects and collaborative pieces with local artists, they create experiences in their spaces in a vignette of how everything interacts with each other. The design duo Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch are the 'creatives' behind the company and have a style best described as modern with intrigue, vintage charm, industrial, earthy, a little masculine, and very dramatic. It's people like them who make me excited as a designer because they produce conversation spaces; without being pretentious or stuffy. Places you can actually imagine being in. With friends, having a drink, sharing stories and creating new ones. The last few images are of the R&W offices. Must be easier to think of intriguing designs when you're surrounded with such amazing objects and textiles. I don't know about you, but this is on a whole new level of cool.
images found via google & Roman & Williams / video found via vimeo by The Scout
Fun fact : After the couple worked on the set of the 'impressive' movie Duplex, Ben Stiller was so impressed with their work that he commissioned them to work on his Hollywood Hills home. Oh, to be rich and famous.
