The Right Angle: A Design Podcast Elle Liu

Sugarhouse is a full-scale New York City-based architecture and interior design firm founded by Principals Jess and Jonathan Nahon in 2016. Working on residential, hospitality, commercial and retail in the US and internationally, the firm has successfully executed a wide variety of projects from private residences to the most exclusive hotels and fashion houses.Striving to create a balanced and approachable studio focused on holistic design, Sugarhouse puts equal emphasis on architecture, interior and landscape design. The firm surveys each project from a singular viewpoint to ensure that the design is contextual, original and portrays an architectural story unique to the client and setting. With the ultimate goal of beautiful design that is also functional, the designers tailor each space to meet a client’s needs, individual perspectives and budgets. As a husband and wife team, Jess and Jonathan’s process derives from a heavily collaborative place, which extends to their clients and each team member engaged on a project.Sugarhouse works on projects in the US and internationally. Clients include: YSL, Cult Gaia, Space NK, Helmut Lang, Theory, J Brand, Comptoir Des Cotonniers, Tory Burch, Misha Nonoo, Purificacion Gracia, La Mer, Osswald Parfumerie, KREWE, Veronica Beard, Soho House, The Ned, The Hoxton Hotels, Ralph Lauren and many others.Prior to founding Sugarhouse, Jess Nahon received a Master of Architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design and led Soho House as the Director of Architecture and Design. Jonathan Nahon earned a Master of Architecture from The Pratt Institute. He worked in-house as an architect and designer at Ralph Lauren and also worked for a number of architecture and design firms.

Welcome to this episode of The Right Angle Podcast. Today, I'm thrilled to have the team of partners from Modellus Novus joining me.



Based in New York City, Modellus Novus is more than just an architecture firm. They're creators of spaces that not only shape but define culture. Their dynamic team, celebrated for their diverse backgrounds and perspectives, is united by a shared optimism and a commitment to design spaces for the many.



At MN, the mission is to redefine what it means to have access to exceptional design. Their projects, ranging from grand public cultural institutions to intimate private homes, always prioritizes the experience of all users . These excellent experiences are driven by precise, pragmatic and daring decisions — regardless of project size or type.



Diversity in perspective is not just an ideal but a cornerstone of their practice. They seek clients who echo their belief that great design is neither elusive nor exclusive. For Modellus Novus, architecture is a collaborative journey, a dialogue between those who create and those who experience.



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Modellus Novus:

Website: ⁠https://mndpc.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mndpc_ny/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modellusnovus/



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Welcome back to our podcast! Today, we're in conversation with artist and designer, Matthew Fisher. Brought up in a family steeped in geology, his early interactions with quarries, dinosaur fossils, and sediment lines imparted a unique understanding of time. This childhood insight fostered a deep love for timeworn materials like stone, a love that shines through in his work today.



Originally trained as a ballet dancer, Matthew’s career took an unexpected turn after a career-ending injury. After enrolling in an Egyptian Art and Architecture course by chance, he developed an interest that soon expanded to include Roman art and architecture. With his design process deeply rooted in the study of ancient cultures, Matthew skillfully distills modern designs, creating pieces that exude an ambiguity of time and place.



His work has caught the attention of esteemed publications like Galerie, Surface, and T Magazine, and has been showcased in the Noguchi Museum's group exhibition “On the Verge”. Join us today as we delve into the fascinating creative process of Matthew Fisher!



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Matthew Fisher:

Website: https://mfisher.com/



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In this episode of The Right Angle Podcast, Elle Liu interviews Garland deGraffenried, Principal at JMH Development, a real estate development company based in New York City and Miami.



Garland's journey in Real Estate started after earning his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University in 2009. He began his career at Alloy Development, where he oversaw the design, planning, and project management of multiple luxury residential buildings in Brooklyn, New York. He later worked at Toll Brothers as a director and at DDG, where he led the development of design-driven residential properties in both New York City and Miami. Before joining JMH , Garland served as the Managing Director at SHVO, a luxury development and investment firm based in New York City.



In addition to his real estate career, Garland is also dedicated to making a positive impact through The deGraffenried Foundation, a non-profit organization he founded and currently serves as board president. By providing award and scholarship programs and facilitating connections with industry leaders, Garland and his team are committed to supporting students in the design industry who are facing financial barriers, and helping them to achieve their career aspirations.



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Garland deGraffenried:

The dF: https://www.thedf.org/

JMH Development: https://www.jmhdev.com/



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In this episode of The Right Angle Podcast, Elle Liu interviews Richard Felix-Ashman, Founding Principal of Richard Felix-Ashman Design. After studying painting and architecture in England, he moved to San Francisco to pursue his passion for design. He quickly fell in love with interior design, starting with hospitality projects and eventually expanding to residential projects of varying sizes, from modest apartments to large houses.



Richard's approach to design focuses on combining technical precision with artistic flair, ensuring that each space he designs is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. He places great importance on the harmony of scale, tone, and texture in his work, and views the flow of movement within a room as a fundamental aspect of his design philosophy.



His work has been recognized and celebrated by some of the most prestigious publications in the industry, such as Architectural Digest, Galerie Magazine, Mountain Living, Luxe Magazine, Home & Garden UK, and California Home and Interior Design Magazine.



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Richard Felix-Ashman:

Richard Felix-Ashman Design: https://www.richardfelixashman.com/



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In this episode of The Right Angle Podcast, Elle Liu interviews Adam Rolston, Creative & Managing Director, and partner at INC, an open source, multi-disciplinary, architecture and design studio.



Adam Rolston has been engaged in the practice of architecture since 1985, was born and raised in Los Angeles and attended Syracuse University School of Architecture, where he studied both in Syracuse and in Italy under the influence of the northern Italian Rationalists.



Adam has served as the Senior Designer and Project Architect for many large-scale, commercial office, residential condominium, private residential, hospitality, and retail projects in Southeast Asia, Europe and New York. He is known for his keen attention to detail, his ability to tackle the design and planning of complex projects at a variety of scales and for his careful attention to client and user needs.



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Adam Rolston:

INC: https://inc.nyc/



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