Sony Loews West 84th street; Sony Star Southfield

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Movie theater owners Jim and Barrie Loeks commissioned architect David Rockwell to design two theaters under the ongoing Sony Theaters rehabilitation plan. Rockwell renovated the first, Sony Loews West 84th Street theater, by installing a collage-like mural of city landmarks which changes colors at intervals and a liberty torch with fan-shaped deco columns. The Sony Star Southfield multiplex was improved by the creation of a facade with a deco sculpture and by making the lobby appear like 'Hollywood Boulevard' with restaurants, stage-set shops and a giant popcorn concession stand.

author: Madigan, M.J.
Portrayals, Motion picture theaters, Movie theaters, Remodeling and renovation, Interior design, Rockwell, David (American architect), Sony Theatres

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British Petroleum New York City Office: Iu & Lewis Design

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BP America tapped interior design firm Iu and Lewis Design to transform an office located in Madison Ave, New York City, NY, into an international outpost for visiting officers as well as a permanent quarters for its staff based in NY. Facility manager Peggy Chandler had only six months to complete the office transformation before finally relocating. Iu and Lewis completed the job according to the client's wish for flexibility to accommodate its executives which are 60% international and 40% domestic.

author: Madigan, M.J.
Petroleum industry, Contracts, Buildings and facilities, Interior design firms, Interior design services, BP America Inc., Iu and Lewis Design

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Designers of the Year 1997: Carolyn Iu and Neville Lewis Iu & Lewis Design

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Carolyn Iu and Neville Lewis of Iu and Lewis Design were named Designers of the Year for 1997 by Interiors magazine. Their full-service interior design practice is making waves in the industry. Both say that the success of their firm is anchored on their flexibility in consulting, joint venturing and specialized services. Iu's orientation towards design complements Lewis' preference for tackling people, ideas and long-range plans.

author: Madigan, M.J.
Lewis, Neville, Iu, Carolyn

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