Studio Sofield Works - by William Sofield & Emma O'Neill (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

An extraordinary work of bookmaking, this is the first and only book from one of the most sought-after architecture and design ateliers in the world.

Known for their discretion, Studio Sofield publishes for the first time here many of its most important houses and retail settings. The firm has originated identities and design experiences for global brands such as Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent, and Harry Winston; iconic locales from the SoHo Grand to Zero Bond; and some truly extraordinary homes. Countless notable clients call upon them for their multidisciplinary approach, refined aesthetic, and affinity for material and craft.

This comprehensive portfolio, spanning more than thirty years, is a visual journey through the culture and mood of each era of their design work in gorgeous photography and intimate narratives recounting everything from the evolution of Gucci's identity to resurrecting artisanal stone-carving techniques for a landmark building. Whether sourcing stone with calligraphic veining for artists Helen and Brice Marden, designing furniture, or forging original hardware, Studio Sofield is adept at reflecting the individuality of each commission, from a family home to the studied ethos of a luxury fashion brand.

To open this book is to dive into its archives, where drawings, sketches, photographs, textile samples, and ephemera bring to life more than three decades of groundbreaking collaborations. Not only a most valuable resource but a beautiful object in its own right, it is printed in Germany on the highest-quality stock with a dozen generous gatefolds and the overall sublime quality that defines the studio's oeuvre.

Review Quotes

"Take a look inside the archive of Studio Sofield, one of the most notable architecture and design firms at the height of luxury. "Studio Sofield: Works," by William Sofield and Emma O'Neill ($250), encompasses three decades of Sofield's multidisciplinary approach. The portfolio includes luxury residential projects, from houses to skyscrapers, as well as retail experiences for brands--think Gucci, Harry Winston, Tom Ford, Yves Saint Lauren and more. With photographs, sketches, drawings and textile samples, the book details how design narratives are created. The book, being published in mid-October, is produced with the same quality and care as a design project, making it a luxe object as well as an incredible resource. " -- MANSION GLOBAL (NYC)

"Run by William Sofield, a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award honoree, ELLE Decor A-List Titan Studio Sofield unveils high end retail and hospitality projects in this new book. The firm is best known for designing shops and offices for brands like Bottega Veneta, Harry Winston, and Gucci, along with hotspots like the SoHo Grand and Zero Bond. --Annie Goldsmith" -- ELLE DECOR

About the Author

Studio Sofield is in the AD 100 Hall of Fame and has received the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Interior Design; the Excellence in New Design by the Upper East Side Historic District; and the Architectural Commission of Beverly Hills's design award. Tom Ford is a world-renowned fashion designer and long-time collaborator. Mayer Rus is West Coast editor of Architectural Digest.