above, photo from the New York Times
“That’s the influence of New York — the modernity, the creation, I’m more protective in Paris, more traditional, but I’m more open to being modern in America.” ~ Jacques Grange in an interview with Christopher Mason for the New York Times
The Mark Hotel in NYC was the first business collaboration for long time romantic partners Jacques Grange and Pierre Passebon. In 2006, they were hired by Louise Sunshine, a New York real estate marketing strategist, to redesign the 1927 Manhattan landmark into a modern hotel-apartment hybrid ~ 42 co-op apartments, 118 hotel rooms, lobby, bar and restaurant. Grange described the style of the guest rooms as “Jean Michael Frank, interpreted by me” ~ simple pared-down furniture combined with sophisticated materials and finishes. From the gorgeous leather desks to the sumptuous linens, it reads Paris chic with a twist of American modern. Instead of “An American in Paris” it’s “A Parisian in America” (sorry I couldn’t resist the Gershwin reference!) In addition to designing the co-ops and guest rooms, the duo commissioned artists Ron Arad, Mattia Bonetti, Vladimir Kagan, Guy de Rougemont, and Eric Schmitt to create one-off pieces for the Mark’s lobby, bar and restaurant. The next time I’m in NYC, I will most definitely be visiting the Mark Hotel! Oh and maybe I’ll just have to order Jacques Grange’s favorite drink, a caipirinha, while sitting at the hotel’s Guy de Rougemont-designed cloud bar!
Tres chic!
below, photos from The Mark Hotel
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