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bdwest preview DesigneD spaces

DarliNG NiKKi
iNspiratioN statioN: Display #1011
the iNNoVators: P3 Design Collective. Design team: Paula Benesch,

Tiphanie Purkat and Monika Sibert, partners; Sarah Elena Cuellar, senior
designer/BDwest project manager
the iMaGe boarD: Make magic-and purple rain-on the show floor with a

space inspired by all aspects of Prince's life and work. Integrate theme-specific
details into every surface, from lyrics in the bar top to the art. Turn lighting
into a roadmap outlining each of three zones: the hotel lobby, bar and VIP
lounges.
the pop-up process: It's complicated, and that's cool. "The hardest elements
to install were the two overhead canopies," says Benesch. "The canopies were
designed in several pieces with very complex and detailed instructions for
installation. It took the whole team to construct these components." Having
those clear how-tos made onsite setup effortless.
the huMaN touch: Creating focal points that invite a second look or a feel.

"Instead of LED lighting for the bar top, we worked with Ariston and Ultraglas to
etch the lyrics into a piece of molten-looking glass," says Sibert. "It's these details
that set Darling Nikki apart and help create an element of the unexpected."
the lastiNG lessoN: "We approached the design as curiously and creatively,

also as diligently, as we would with any of our current projects. It's also essential
to provide great documentation and details, stick to a budget and collaborate
with a talented team. That said, the response we've received to Darling Nikki has
been incredible. She's ready to find a permanent home!" says Purkat.
the project participaNts: Featured sponsors: Ariston Hospitality;

Interface Hospitality; JVA Art Group; Kravet Contract; Renaissance Contract
Lighting & Furnishings Inc.; Ultraglas; Wonderly's. Audio/visual provided by
Pioneer Pro Audio

the pop-up process: "The most important part of this process is the
coordination between all of the involved parties, including the vendors,
contractor, food and beverage representatives, etc.," says Duffy. "We
follow up on each team's progress by having team calls, visiting factories,
reviewing progress photos and samples, and bringing up any questions
about constructability with the contractor. Installing the bar was particularly
challenging because it had to be perfectly centered within the booth without
compromising the wire management below."
the huMaN touch: Custom casegoods, seating and lighting add residential
flair to this French fashion statement. So does a wry eye for mixing in eclectic
touches such as a pair of sheep-shaped ottomans upholstered with a wooly
pouf and conversation-starting art and accents.
the lastiNG lessoN: Select your priorities and determine how to best

ooh-la-la!
iMaGiNatioN statioN: #1247
the iNNoVators: Stonehill & Taylor. Design team: Michael Suomi, principal

and vice president, design; Sara Duffy, senior interiors associate; Anastasia
Berestova, interior designer
the iMaGe boarD: Paris, with nothing lost in translation. Central to the
concept is the Louvre's signature fusion of elegant architecture and intrusive

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communicate the design concept. "Having a specific look and feel for the final
result is vital, as you must think of each small detail of the space-from the
finishes to the temperature of the lighting to even the softness of each seat
cushion," says Berestova. "Working day in and out with an exceptional team of
sponsors allows us to bring this incredible, custom space to life."
the project participaNts: Featured sponsors: HB Lighting; Maya
Romanoff; Moen; Montague; P|Kaufmann Contract; Signature Hospitality
Carpets; Shelby Williams. Product sponsor: Trunk Archive/ HG Arts. Audio/
visual provided by Pioneer Pro Audio

Da r i u s h Wat e r c o l o r s ( Da r l i N G N i K K i ) ; DaV i D M i t c h e l l ( o o h - l a - l a ! )

modernism, says Suomi. That informs the bold glass profile of the structure and
the dramatic incursion of the triangular bar into an otherwise graceful space.

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