Journal

  This interview is re-posted from Astek's website, to see the original post click here.   We had the pleasure of working with designer Jill Malek on our new mountain-inspired wallcovering collection Ascend. The beauty and artistry of the Ascend collection speak for itself, be we wanted to learn more about the designer’s process and point of view. With more than a decade of experience running her studio, we were interested in everything from her approach to her family life to her wellness rituals. In addition to her product lines, Jill’s stellar portfolio features several industry giants, such as Google and...

      MYSTIQUE, a line of non-repeating murals by Jill Malek, is a pattern collection inspired by some of the enigmatic wonders of the world that mystify and spiritually captivate us. Scaled to custom fit a space, the patterns are digitally printed on textured, embossed surfaces, available with optional dimensional felt accents, sewn by hand into the base material. All materials used are commercial-grade and suitable for both high-end residential and commercial interiors.        Optional sewn felt finishing appeals to designers looking for both a functional as well as visually captivating customized wall art.      ...

  Vornado is a real estate investment trust that invests in office buildings and street retail in Manhattan. For the past few years, Vornado has been transforming the midcentury PENN 1 to an “office building of the future” by redefining what it means to “work” in The PENN DISTRICT.      Some highlights of this renovation include: ‘The Landing’, a soon to be open, full-service restaurant with private dining rooms, multiple tenant lounges for socializing and working, ‘WorkLife WellBeing’, a 35,000 sq. ft. fitness and wellness center, ‘WorkLife Meetings’, a 20,000 sq. ft. conferencing facility and ‘WorkLife Office Suites’, over...

      Inspired by the wood-fired Robata grills of Japan, Mizu offers a refreshed take on live-fire cooking atop the Hyatt Centric in the heart of Charlotte’s SouthPark neighborhood. Led by the award-winning Indigo Road Hospitality Group, the rooftop restaurant combines the traditions of ancient Japanese cooking with Southern influences and Asian flavors. True to the word Mizu’s translation to ‘water’ in Japanese, the space’s design takes inspiration from natural elements, which are incorporated throughout the chic, minimalist restaurant, and outdoor terrace with sweeping city views. After learning more about the space and what the client wanted to achieve,...

                 Since 1950, Carnegie’s founder Bob Goldman’s core philosophy has been: do good, never settle, be better. Along with its commitment to all employees, customers and to design excellence itself, Carnegie is also focused on the pursuit of developing sustainable materials. While sustainability has been a trending topic of late, the Carnegie family has been doing more than just talking the talk for quite some time now. Bob Goldman’s son, Cliff, helped usher in the sustainability movement around building materials since its nascent stages in the early 90’s.       Given the...