After almost a decade living in New York City, I still find the ocean as the place where I re-energize. There is something about the water that takes us back to a place of peace and comfort. At MASON D+D we constantly look for ways to…
If you are a hospitality design professional then you are probably familiar with the design fair that has been held in NY and LA the past few years. As one of the fastest-growing fairs in the US, a great number of vendors, designers, hoteliers and…
George Smith has always been a preferred vendor for us. From their Edwardian chair, which is one of the most comfortable chairs out there to their Chesterfield sofa, you are guaranteed to be purchasing furniture pieces that are not just timeless designs but will last for generations….
Have you ever walked by SoHo in NYC or by Carnaby Street in London and wonder why some stores seem to catch your attention while others stay empty. It is not pure luck or random behavior. It all comes down to a science. Consumer behavior shows very…
For many years now, design and architecture have seen a great influence on sustainable design practices. From energy efficient lighting and plumbing fixtures to better insulating windows, the way we build is changing. But what is Biophilic Design? The term ‘biophilia’ was first used in 1964,…
After moving to NYC from California, I was eager to find my way into sustainable design. California is well known for a better approach towards sustainability and I was surprised to see NYC behind those practices. But today things are changing, architects and designers are…
For many years now, this room has become the heart of the home. Whether you are baking cookies, entertaining or preparing dinner for your family, the kitchen is the most used space in any home. Therefore, when we design, we take special attention to such…
According to Hospitalitynet, the global hotel industry revenue is predicted to reach $550 billion US dollars by 2018. This is why every year in the month of November, BDNY, a boutique design trade fair, is hosted at the Javits Center in NYC. Hoteliers, designers and…
As we start the new year it is important to set personal and career goals but one must remember to reflect in the past year, take the lessons learned and improve upon them. It is no secret that 2016 was a year full of surprises….
November 4th will be a day that will, hopefully, go down in history as the day that humanity changed it’s ways, the day we took responsibility for all the damage we have done to our planet and started taking steps to “build a global renewable energy…
