A sense of place

Posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2025 by midcenturyjo

“This TriBeCa, New York, gut renovation project—connecting two full-floor lofts—included piercing the floor of the upper unit and adding a grand plaster clad staircase. David and the team celebrated the history of the c. 1900 warehouse building by retaining the loft-like elements while enhancing them with modern interventions and a warm, comfortable aesthetic.”

Rooted in Southern heritage and refined in New York City, David Frazier’s work blends architectural precision with timeless warmth. Through his namesake studio, he crafts interiors that honour place and personality alike, spaces defined by considered detail, quiet elegance, and a deep understanding of how people live.

Photography by Gieves Anderson.

Heritage reimagined

Posted on Tue, 28 Oct 2025 by midcenturyjo

In the heart of Park Slope, Lyons Studio redesigned a historic brownstone, balancing tradition with modernity. The updated layout enhances flow and function, while bespoke millwork and layered materials bring depth and warmth. Classic detailing is carefully interpreted through a contemporary lens, preserving the home’s heritage while accommodating modern living, an expression of Lyons Studio’s refined, practical and joyfully sophisticated design approach.

Photography by Kyle Caldwell.

A coastal composition

Posted on Tue, 28 Oct 2025 by midcenturyjo

Set on a prime harborfront site, this 1990s Nantucket residence has been reimagined by Workshop/APD as a forever home. The design unifies its original gabled form with a refined, contemporary sensibility, anchored by a sculptural staircase in textured plaster and dark-stained wood. Reclaimed timber, wire-brushed oak, striated stone and steel paneling lend depth and tactility. True to the Workshop/APD aesthetic the home embodies an artful, unmistakable expression of modern Nantucket living.

Photography by Read McKendree.

Working on a Saturday

Posted on Sat, 25 Oct 2025 by midcenturyjo

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend then it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Alémais HQ by YSG.

Photography by Anson Smart.

Misty Creek Farmhouse

Posted on Fri, 24 Oct 2025 by midcenturyjo

Perched on a Byron Bay hillside, Misty Creek Farmhouse has been transformed by Studio Isaza to bring warmth, charm and practicality back to a once dated home. Led by founder Jana Isaza-Smith, the project embraces the client’s playful spirit while grounding it in timeless materials and thoughtful detail. What began as a simple consulting role grew into a close collaboration, resulting in a home that feels joyful, layered and unmistakably personal.

Photography by Natalie McComas.