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Trained at the State University of New York in Graphic Arts I originally practiced as a professional illustrator with work published in Time-Life books. I entered the decorating business in 1978 as draftsman and assistant to New York Society Decorator William Turner and as showroom designer for Bernard Auffray of the venerable Auffray & Company. I trained under Turner and Auffray subsequently worked as draftsman/design assistant for Lorraine Schacht of the premier furniture and accessory company Lorin Marsh. My greatest experience was gained during my 10 year relationship with the owners of The Garden City Hotel -- Barbara and Myron Nelkin to whom I attribute my greatest training and design experience. In addition to working on the hotel, projects included a streamlined Art Moderne Beach House in Sagaponak, NY (Oliver Stones first choice for Wall Street but declined by the client) and as a partner of Designations a furniture and accessory showroom in New York's D & D Building. My experience in the design industry spans almost 30 years working on both coasts and supports my aesthetic and my approach to interior and architectural design. My work primarily involves high-end residential, restaurant and hospitality work. I have been published in numerous books and magazines including Architectural Digest, Kitchen and Bath Concepts and Southern Interiors. I was awarded first prize in the 1988 Schonbek Worldwide Lighting competition, judged by Architectural Digest for best use of crystal chandeliers in a residential setting. With over 30 years of experience and training by masters of the industry combined with continuing education and modern technology I create elegant and timeless architectural and interior designs --