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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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.
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”
Grey Glaze Walls
At a traditional Park Avenue apartment in NYC I executed a classic grey glazing technique in the dining room. The walls received a stippling gaze and the woodwork a soft striae. The previous look was dark green, and a bit dated. The new grey finish still works very well with the dark antique furniture, butContinueContinue reading “Grey Glaze Walls”
Gold Leaf Nature Mural
For a client’s private prayer room YVStudio created a white Venetian Plaster room with gold accents, polished to a mirror like finish. On the accent wall a mural was applied with a Modello stencil and gold leaf. Details:
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