New York Cottages & Gardens - October 2016

October 1, 2016

Site Staff

Decorator Alan Tanksley Takes Us Inside His Chelsea Headquarters

Haniya Rae, Photographs by Daniel Wang,

At his office in Flatiron, Alan Tanksley makes things personal.

Meet Rising Star Designer Vanessa Rome

Kelly Velocci, Photographs by Eric Striffler, Photographs by William Cole,

Her style is clean, serene and polished, but never cold.

The 2016 NYC&G IDA Winners: Product Design

Anya Balke,

The editors of NYC&G honored ten innovative products.

A Triumph of New Urbanism Emerges on Costa Rica's Northwestern Coast

Kendell Cronstrom,

Landscape architect Douglas Duany is the mastermind behind Las Catalinas, a thriving, eco-sensitive community carved out of a mountainous slice of Pacific coastline.

A Brief History of Victoria Hagan's Brilliant Career

Produced by Kelly Velocci,

Our Designer Timeline series profiles interior designer Victoria Hagan.

A Trio of New NYC Restaurants Has Sparked a French Feeding Frenzy

Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave, Photographs by Ditte Isager, Photographs by Ethan Covey,

Le Coucou, Le Coq Rico and Le Garage put a French twist on fine dining.

Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz Designs an Art-Filled Pied-à-Terre in Chelsea's 35XV Building

Craig Kellogg, Photographs by Peter Murdock,

For clients in FXFowle Architects' cutting-edge 35XV, Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz works all the angles.

Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz Designs an Art-Filled Pied-à-Terre in Chelsea's 35XV Building

Craig Kellogg, Photographs by Peter Murdock,

For clients in FXFowle Architects' cutting-edge 35XV, Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz works all the angles.

Indulge Your Inner Artisan with These 6 Handmade Goods from all over the World

Haniya Rae,

Embrace a vibe that's both boho and sophisticated.

Victorian Flatbush Is Attracting Buyers Priced out of Trendy Brooklyn Neighborhoods

Lisa Chamoff, Photographs Courtesy of Mary Kay Gallagher,

Actress Michelle Williams drew attention to decidedly low-key Prospect Park South where she snagged an eight-bedroom Colonial Revival mansion.

Meet Gowanus-Based Ceramist Michele Quan

Kelly Velocci, Photographs by Doug Young,

Michele Quan's artistry is clear as a bell.

Now Trending: Celebrities Supersizing Their NYC Apartments

Emily Nonko,

It's the year of the mega-mansion.

Peek Inside the Zaha Hadid-Designed Residences at 520 West 28th Street

Emily Nonko, Photographs by Steve Double, Photographs by Hayes Davidson, Photographs Courtesy of Related Companies,

Residents are expected to start moving into the luxury condos, which sold for as much as $15 million.

Look Inside the Most Expensive Listing Brooklyn Has Ever Seen

Lisa Chamoff, Photographs Courtesy of Corcoran,

There are nine fireplaces, a grand central staircase, and a roof deck with a view of the harbor.

Inside Photographer Brian Leighton's Light-Filled Aerie

Haniya Rae, Photographs by John M. Hall,

In his Midtown East apartment, Brian Leighton casts a photographer's eye on contemporary living.

The 2016 NYC&G IDA Winners: Interior Design

David Masello,

Robert Passal Interior Design & Architecture, De la Torre Design Studio, Janson Goldstein, Monica Kahn Design and Rona Landman Interior Design submitted the top interior design projects.

The 2016 NYC&G IDA Winners: Architecture

David Masello,

Top architecture projects were contributed by Bates Masi + Architects, Mojo Stumer Associates, Austin Patterson Disston Architects, Daniel Contelmo Architects and Janson Goldstein.

Inside Photographer Brian Leighton's Light-Filled Aerie

Haniya Rae, Photographs by John M. Hall,

In his Midtown East apartment, Brian Leighton casts a photographer's eye on contemporary living.

This $22M Red Hook Property Once Belonged to the Astor Family

Lisa Chamoff, Photographs Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence,

The 290-acre riverside estate features a 16,000-square-foot home.

5 Stunning Sequined Design Finds

Haniya Rae,

These glimmering accessories will illuminate the shorter days of fall.

The 2016 NYC&G IDA Winners: Garden Design

David Masello,

Top garden design projects came from Mojo Stumer Associates, Elizabeth Ward Landscapes, Edmund Hollander Landscape Architects, Louis Fusco Landscape Architects and Sean Jancski Landscape Architects.

The 2016 NYC&G IDA Winners: Small Spaces

David Masello,

Wesley Moon, Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects, Dale Cohen Design Studio, Laura Kaehler Architects and Peti Lau contributed the top small space design projects.

The 2016 NYC&G IDA Winners: Kitchen Design

David Masello,

Top kitchen design projects came from Laura Kaehler Architects, Riverside Design, Alisberg Parker Architects, Carol Kurth Architecture + Interiors and RitaLuisa Garcés, Bilotta Kitchens.