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In the
projects featured, you’ll find many things that are made to
order—one of the most important being theactual process. Rule
number one, in my view, is that handcrafting a home of one’s own
should be a pleasure, not a chore or something you turn over to
“the experts” without comment. That doesn’t mean there won’t be
miscues, wrong turns and moments of indecision. But as we all
know, a lot of things that seem scary are actually fun— indeed,
the scary part is the fun part—and design is no different. And
the unexpected discoveries, the creative collaborations, and
most of all the chance to put your personal stamp on every room
are what make your home your own. —Campion Platt
Campion Platt’s style is based in his comprehensive approach
that includes architecture, interior design, and
furniture-making. Above all, Platt’s work is bespoke: every
project, at multiple levels,
is made to order.
MADE TO ORDER
Campion Platt
Foreword by Jay McInerney
232 pages, 9 x 11 inches
200 color illustrations
$50 hardcover ($60 Canada)
ISBN 978-1-58093-280-6
On Sale: October 12, 2010
For Further Information:
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Platt founded his New York–based firm in 1990, and is widely
known as a pioneer of boutique hotel design such as Hollywood’s
Chateau Marmont Hotel and New York’s Mercer Hotel. His studio
now engages in a wide range of projects—apartments and houses,
furniture, lighting, textiles, and more—while consistently
incorporating craftsmanship, contemporary styling, and
eco-sensitive design.
Made to Order, Platt’s first monograph, is a broad
representation of the firm’s projects within the last twenty
years, accompanied by original drawings, brief personal essays,
and lively project descriptions. In addition, the volume
provides tips and ideas to help people practice the “Platt
approach” on their own.
Projects featured include an 1857 sea captain’s house; a show
house in Harlem, New York, where Jay-Z filmed a music video;
a loft in Astor Place; and a writer’s retreat for novelist Jay
McInerney. Eighteen projects in total reveal Platt’s creative
process and explain the inspiration from which each space’s
theme is derived, giving readers a privileged inside view of how
a
world-class designer weaves his spell.
Much in demand the world over, Platt’s client roster includes
Al Pacino, Meg Ryan, Roger Waters, Conan O’Brien,
Russell Simmons, and Anne Hearst.
Campion Platt is principal of the award-winning New York
interior design firm of the same name, founded in 1990, that has
become a leader in boutique hotel design and is renowned for its
highly customized interiors. Architectural Digest has named him
to its AD100 list of top designers, and New York magazine
pronounced him one of “The City’s Best Architects and
Decorators.” His work is featured regularly in Elle Décor,
Esquire, Gotham, Travel + Leisure, Wallpaper, and other leading
design magazines. Jay McInerney is the author of Bright Lights,
Big City and, most recently,
How It Ended. |