From publisher Panache Partners, officially released on September 1, 2009, Ex Arte is a dazzling tribute to decades of magnificent design from the internationally acclaimed designer and architect Geoffrey Bradfield. This luxuriously illustrated collection depicts the passion and product of his immeasurable skill and aptitude for art-focused interiors. Dubbed "the billionaire's designer" by his global roster of wealthy clientele, South Africa-born Bradfield's predilection for drawing upon silver-screen glamour and his innate understanding of the medium as a universal and enduring art form is lavishly detailed in this exquisite tome. Showcasing unique and sophisticated designs-including an American chateau in Ohio, the Moroccan Embassy in New York City, an art collector's penthouse in Chicago, and an Eaton Square townhouse in London-this visually stunning record reaffirms Bradfield's place as one of the world's most fervent art advocates. See full press release.
DEFINING MILLENNIUM MODERN, BY GEOFFREY BRADFIELD, PUBLISHED
From publisher Biblioteque, Worldwide, releases in 2005, is the 256 page design compendium of Geoffrey Bradfield's interiors. Written by Bradfield and industry veteran John Pellam, the book displays assorted interiors of Bradfield's from around the globe, and expounds upon his unique brand of design for the current era, Millennium Modern. Defining Millennium Modern is available at Amazon.
EXQUISITE SPACES - 25 TOP INTERIOR DESIGNERS OF THE WORLD, BY YUE-SAI KAN, PUBLISHED
"To me designing is really about providing magic. When someone views one of my interiors, I want the overall effect to be akin to the moment when archeologist Howard Carter peered into King Tut's tomb and Lord Carnarvon asked, 'What do you see?' The reply was two words: 'Wondrous things.'" - Geoffrey Bradfield
GEOFFREY BRADFIELD INC. DESIGNS ROOM IN SOHO MEWS 2009, FOR ESQUIRE MAGAZINE'S "ULTIMATE BACHELOR PAD"
Geoffrey Bradfield, Inc. was one of the designers chosen to create a space in the seventh annual "ultimate bachelor pad" sponsored by Esquire Magazine. This year, the pad is in the Soho neighborhood of New York City, in the Mews building. An exclusive first glimpse video as shown on the Today Show can be viewed here. To view the article and take the virtual tour, visit Esquire's site.
GEOFFREY BRADFIELD DESIGN IN ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST APRIL 2009
In the April 2009 edition of Architectural Digest, the story "Contemporary and Postwar Works take the Spotlight in an Apartment Overlooking Lake Michigan" profiles one of Geoffrey Bradfield's recent interior projects. The full article is available online here.
EQUINOX HOTEL REDESIGN FALL 2008
The Equinox Resort, a luxurious hotel in Manchester Village in the southwest of Vermont State, has finished a major redesign as of 2008, headed by interior designer Geoffrey Bradfield. The $20 million dollar redesign "includes contemporary fabrics in chocolate brown, slate blue, and beige, plus hand-carved wardrobes, iPod docking stations, and LCD flat-screen TVs." You can read more about the Equinox and its redesign at concierge.com. Additional pictures of the hotel redesign available in the Commercial Portfolio.
Profile: Geoffrey Bradfield
View Geoffrey Bradfield's profile, part of the Decorator Series, on the New York Social Diary.
ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
Profile on AD's International Directory of interior designers and architects.
"The AD 100 represents our selection of the top architects and interior designers whose work has been featured in Architectural Digest over the past several years. This special section gives readers a chance to explore a richly varied landscape of styles. It also offers personal profiles of the figures behind the work, shedding light on their individual approaches and philosophies."
Thinking Inside the Box (July 2008)
Read the article on the seventh Architectural Digest Home Design Show, featuring "three overscale room vignettes done by Joanne De Guardiola, Mario Buatta, and Geoffrey Bradfield." See Geoffrey's design, a whimsical room in an imagined hotel, here.
Video Interview (December 2006) Watch as Geoffrey Bradfield talks about his profession, his furniture line, collecting art and his specific project featured in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Digest.
At Home With Geoffrey Bradfield (December 2005) An article complete with slideshow on Geoffrey Bradfield's offices and townhouse located in Manhattan, published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Digest
HAUTE LIVING
Ambassador of Style
Read the interview in October 2007 with Geoffrey Bradfield, where he is appointed by Haute Living's New York division as an Ambassador of Style.
Everything Old Is New Again (May/June 2006)
Read the article in the May/June 2006 edition, describing the impact of Geoffrey Bradfield's style on the design world, and the launch of a line of fabrics through Stark Carpets.
GEOFFREY BRADFIELD NAMED IN 2009 "HAUTE 100: NEW YORK"
Haute Living Magazine compiled lists of the most influential people living in New York City, naming Geoffrey Bradfield as an industry leader in interior design. The magazine describes Geoffrey Bradfield in its spring 2009 edition as "the designer of choice for billionaires everywhere, [his] impeccable taste can be seen in some of the city's most spectacular residences."
GEOFFREY BRADFIELD DESIGNS ROOM IN KIPS BAY 2008 DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE
Geoffrey Bradfield designed one of the rooms in the thirty-sixth Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House. For the first time in its 36 year history, the show house takes over six condos rather than a single townhouse. Twenty-one designers, including Geoffrey Bradfield, worked with similar rooms, similar white walls and low ceilings. Geoffrey Bradfield utilized a glossy orange wall covering by Stark with oversized art by the Spanish team of Caceres & Miranda. More on the Kips Bay Decorator Show House here.
PHELOPHELPA TRAIN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2007
South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu, as Chairman of the Phelophepa healthcare Train in South Africa, announced that William Hickman, Colin A. W. Cowie, and Geoffrey N. Bradfield were named 2007 Phelophepa Award for Excellence winners by the American Friends of the Phelophepa Train. The Phelophepa Train is a unique clinic on rails that provides health care to South Africans in need. "Our Gratitude to Geoffrey Bradfield for his love, compassion and continued support to his homeland...," said Archbishop Tutu at the ceremonies. "I have the immense pleasure of greeting him as our guest of honor at this very special event in recognition of his sterling success globally as one of the most inspiring and internationally acclaimed designers of our time."
ROOMS ON VIEW 2007
Geoffrey Bradfield was awarded the honor of Guest Designer for 2007 at Rooms On View, South Africa's premier decor exhibition.
BEST OF DESIGN 2007 FROM INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior Design Magazine awarded Geoffrey Bradfield Inc.'s line of furniture for Stark Carpet with the Best of Design 2007 Merit Award. This honor was announced in the December 2007 "Best Of" edition.