TOUCH OF GRAY A unique vanity mirror makes a statement, against an oversize tile backsplash-that almost looks like wallpaper. Faucets and towel fixtures In decorative metals are displayed like jewelry.
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Modern-inspired industrial architecture flourishes in
the heart of Naples. BY LYNNE GROTH
FORTY-ONE TEN DESIGN PARK, known as the Design District of Naples a hub for savvy shoppers and design professionals. Home to some of Southwest Florida's most talented artisans and interior designers, the Design District is an electric mix of retail shops, high-end furniture, showrooms. galleries and one-of-kind artisan studios. Following the trend of design oriented companies to the 41/10 "D" downtown district, the Design Park has quickly become a central location and home to some of the leading design professionals inthe area.
Classic Architecture Re-interpreted Naples Development and architect Jeff Harrell president of Harrell & Co, partnered to create a contemporary adaptation of international style which was the original modern architecture, according to Harrell. This unique style of architecture is not often seen in Naples, he explains. "Even though one of the most enduring contemporary vocabularies many architects shy away from the simplicity and grace of this style The design Is unique and features pale blue-tinted glass surrounded by painted stucco waits. exposed natural concrete columns and focal walls with a metal roof over a curved metal bar Joist structure I personally try to stay away from trendy design Harrelsays. "which often dates itself quickly. I favor Instead to evolve and reinterpret classic architecture, no matter what style."
LIGHT & BRIGHT Forty-One Ten Design Park consists of four phases ranging from design showrooms and office space to restaurants and loft-style residences for the ultimate in urban lifestyle Phase II Is a contemporary 10,730 square feet. two-story building with four design showrooms on the ground floor and three professional office spaces on the second floor Shown here Is the Republic of Decor showroom Phase Ill compromises approximately 7,000 square feet of commercial space, ideal for high-end showrooms that will be built
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DISCOVER STYLE AND SUBSTANCE, ALL BY DESIGN. you'll love wandering the charming, tree-lined streets of the Design District, where an eclectic array of retail and dining delights await even the most discriminating consumer. Here, new and old mix together to create a lively, ever-evolving atmosphere that's full of cutting-edge design shops, funky thrift boutiques, and fascinating antique stores. That hip vibe is what drew Stephanie Zaiser and Molly Having to the neighborhood when they decided to open their natural and holistic pet store, the Wholesome Hound, in an older 1960s-era Design District building. ''We're so community-focused as a store, and this neighborhood is the kind of place where you can run a business where your neighbors are your friends and your friends are your neighbors," Zaiser says. 'lt just fits what we stand for."
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