Industrial, Comfortable, Artistic

I designed this space for myself, so it is very personal. Many collected items over time. I wanted to stay true to the New York, industrial loft, but making it cozier. I pulled from my experience at Soho house, they do such a good job of making industrial spaces warm.

As see in Vogue Living: https://www.vogue.com.au/vogue-living/interiors/lea-cojot-flatiron-loft/image-gallery/5ecea4860b77e524fcdb1fa2b131657d

Neo Bistro Design, Comfortable, Fresh

The client wanted to explore a new take on the french bistro, we used traditional finishes, like a zinc bar top, subway tile and antique mirror. We also used traditional FF&E picks like caned chairs and cafe drapery, however we mixed in different lighting styles and high gloss ceiling, expressing our interpretation.

Colorful, playful and sophisticated

Giving character to an industrial new build apartment with many custom and colorful elements.

Monochrome color blocking, feminine and Industrial

A collaboration with Studio Marro, we designed a tattoo shop for Jon Boy. A female artist led studio in Soho.

Japanese, art focused and warm tones

Using traditional Japanese finishes and architecture then collaborating with artists to give a fresh point of view to the Japanese restaurant. This mimics Bryce Shuman’s take on Japanese cuisine using European cooking techniques.

70’s, open flame cooking, an old world sweetbriar rose

There were only eight weeks to create a space that would complement Chef Bryce Shuman’s live-fired American comfort food. Utilized soft notes of leather and wood to bring his warm, welcoming and vibrant vision to life.

Art deco, industrial, ice

Turned a raw, industrial space into an intimate cocktail bar that channeled the existing JBird brand while bringing problematic, inherited building issues up to code.

Urban jungle, adaptable, industrial

The project’s purchasing phase began in the early days of Covid. Managed supply chain shortages and relationships with vendors to deliver on time and safely during this uncertain time.

Industrial, art deco, events space

Created a space that could act as a premiere event venue, a welcoming location for your wedding, or a nightclub - all with minimal customization between these varied use cases.

90’s, playful, colorstory (orange and blue)

Helped a female-owned project with a tight budget prioritize a design-forward approach that worked when every penny counted.

Comfortable, minimalism, textural

Guided and energized a team of general contractors to ensure the craftsmanship matched the quality of the owner’s vision.

English comfortable, rustic, garden

Navigated weather-related hurdles while finishing the open-air rooftop a week before its debut. Note to aspiring rooftop bar operators: don’t try to tile unless it's over 10 degrees celsius.

Neutral, rustic, lived in

Managed the changes in design direction that come with such a high-visibility project, delivered on deadline and maintained aesthetic despite shifts in vision.

French maison, debauchery, intimate

Worked within the standards of design-savvy Tao Group and created a nightclub look that both worked with their iconic brand but also felt like something new.

Eastern mexican design, beachy, playful

Concept design that celebrates the Mexican heritage of one of the country’s largest hospitality groups, showcased authentic regional craftsmanship.