In 1959, a gold-leaf mural by Bauhaus artist Josef Albers, Two Structural Constellations, was engraved in the lobby of 717 Fifth Avenue. This year we restored this mural to its previous glory. We sanded off the damaged gold leaf, repaired cracks and dents, and applied 22k Italian Gold Leaf. The rest of the lobby underwentContinueContinue reading “Josef Albers Mural Restoration”
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Schiaparelli Gold at Bergdorf Goodman
We helped gild this object for Schiaparelli’s windows at Bergdorf Goodman The iconic fashion house Maison Schiaparelli, founded by avant-garde Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli in 1927, has a permanent store at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. Schiaparelli’s relationship with Bergdorf Goodman dates back to the 1930s, and the label opened a pop-up at the store inContinueContinue reading “Schiaparelli Gold at Bergdorf Goodman”
Neue Galerie – Lauder Collection
YVStudio gilded the arch in the gold ground room at Neue Galerie New York, which exhibits Tuscan paintings of the 13th and 14th century. Gold-ground painting room. Photography by Hulya Kolabas. The wall behind the arch is faux limestone. The museum features “The Ronald S. Lauder Collection,” a major exhibition featuring approximately 500 works from theContinueContinue reading “Neue Galerie – Lauder Collection”
Woolworth Elevators Restoration
At the iconic landmark the Woolworth building in NYC we restored 20 elevator doors. In recent past many of the doors had been painted over. YVStudio recreated the original green and gold design. Finished doors This was our fourth restoration project at the building. Built in 1912 this National Historic Landmark is still one of theContinueContinue reading “Woolworth Elevators Restoration”
Tadelakt
Our tadelakt plaster finish in a Brooklyn Heights bathroom. Tadelakt is a plaster finish used in Moroccan architecture to make baths, sinks, water vessels water repellent. Not shiny and reflective, tadelakt has a silky finish. Its appeal stems from its organic, earthy feel and old-world warmth. It is also eco-friendly. General Contractor: RedoNYC Architects: Khanna-Schultz Tadelakt PlasterContinueContinue reading “Tadelakt”
Leon Dore Backdrop
YVStudio was commissioned by 4×8 Workshop to paint the background for Aimé Leon Dore’s retro ad campaign At the 4 x 8 Workshop, Brooklyn On the set at Smash Box Fine-tuning on the set
Coach Camo with Debbie Harry
YVStudio painted a life-size lion prop and platform for a Coach photo shoot with pop icon Debbie Harry. Coach’s Camo Print Collection just came out. We painted the lion and platform for our client Nikrooz Studio.
Gramercy Park Mural
At a duplex penthouse on Gramercy Park YVStudio painted a geometric mural. The gold shapes on top of the grayish blue transformed this powder room into a magical spot. The apartment was designed by Pietta Donovan Interiors.
Minimalist Masterpiece
This West Village townhouse is one of a kind. YVStudio recently repainted this newly renovated 6,800 square feet 5-story single-family townhome. This luxury home at St. Luke’s Place was expertly designed by architect Gregory Sharp. All five floors are connected by a geometric black and glass staircase flooded with an abundance of light through theContinueContinue reading “Minimalist Masterpiece”
Flatiron District Make-over
Once featured in Interior Design Magazine, this loft space was conceived to be both functional and flexible, providing privacy and separation when working remotely. Innovative architectural design, fine finishes and creative details make up this special space. YVStudio provided a painting make-over, repairing chipped and cracked surfaces and repainting several areas. After photos The apartmentContinueContinue reading “Flatiron District Make-over”
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