GAIA MIRROR RECOGNIZED BY DESIGN MIAMI /  by Jai Hendrix

Gulla Jonsdottir’s Crater Sofa and Coffee Table and Gaia Mirror incorporate her hallmark sensual and dynamic forms that express her environmental compassion, always echoing the integration of organic beauty and function. The sofa is upholstered in sustainable Alpaca from Rosemary Hallgarten.

Icelandic-born Gulla Jónsdóttir creates unexpected and poetic modern architecture and interior spaces. Known for her sensual and dynamic forms that work in harmony with their surroundings, Gulla’s environmental compassion brings unique spatial experiences that respond to nature and surrounding site, always echoing the integration of organic beauty and function. Her limited-edition furniture pieces are a natural extension of her architectural and interior practices, celebrating form and materials to meet a specific functional need. Gulla studied mathematics before moving to Los Angeles to study architecture at SCI-Arc (Southern California Institute of Architecture). Before starting her own firm in 2009, she worked for Richard Meier, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Dodd Mitchell Design.

PALMILLA COCINA Y TEQUILA OPENING JULY 27 IN NEWPORT /  by Jai Hendrix

Designed by award winning architect and designer, Gulla Jónsdóttir, Palmilla Newport Beach is a new, elevated Sonoran- and Baja-inspired culinary and social gathering hotspot on the Newport Beach Peninsula. Under the culinary direction of SoCal's Chef Ray Alvarez, Palmilla offers vibrant Mexican dishes made with premium ingredients, a dynamic bar program featuring the largest selection of tequilas and mezcals in Orange County, and a lively atmosphere that transports locals and visitors to the coasts of Cabo San Lucas.

CANTINA MONARCA OPENS IN SEATTLE /  by Jai Hendrix

The restaurant features a dining area and bar, complemented with undulating walls and lush greenery, creating warmth within the environment of organic grains of wood, concrete and woven rope, sparking the atmosphere of sensuality and movement. The furniture within is delicately crafted from organic raw materials, including bejuco vine, wood, and clay, sourced from Tulum. The hue of the wood and concrete is gentle on the eyes, creating a sepia dream. Enhanced by the use of natural light and airy fabrics, the atmosphere reflects an organic modern design.

JOIN US AT HD EXPO -THE FUTURE IS FEMALE /  by Jai Hendrix

Thursday, May 3, 2018  

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

 

Featuring:

Gulla Jonsdottir, Principal, Gulla Jonsdottir Architecture and Design
Mari Balestrazzi, Vice President, Americas Design Services, Hyatt
Verena Haller, hotel brand and design consultant
Margaret McMahon, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Wimberly Interiors
Jagruti Panwala, Treasurer, AAHOA
Shirli Sensenbrenner, Senior Vice President, Design + Development, Two Roads Hotels

What’s it like to be a female leader in today’s evolving industry? A powerhouse panel of women leaders lean in and discuss their career beginnings, their defining work, and how they are mentoring and advising the next generation of industry leaders, and the changing roles of women in design.
https://www.hdexpo.com/

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