A-Z of NYC DESIGN A Stephen Alesch and Robin Standefer of design firm Roman &Williams on the roof of the Ace Hotel; drawings of the Ace Hotel B fis orBrazil Pure lines, organic shapes juxtaposedwith geometry and a refi ned sense of execution characterize Brazil’s modernist furniture.Tribeca showroomEspasso has a good selection of such work, all of which showcases the utopian ideals of their mid-century South American designers. Carrying on the tradition is Brazilian designer Antonio da Motta, who uses three very distinct materials—steel, wood and leather—to create his signature pieces. 38 N. Moore St., 212.219.0017 or espasso. com. –Donna Paul B Clockwise fromtop: 1950s olive green suede armchair by Percival Lafer; 1960s bench by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier; Tamoyo Ottoman, 2008, by Antonio da Motta. Sept/Oct 2008 | | 159 TAMOYO OTTOMAN BY MICHAEL HILLER; BENCH AND CHAIR COURTESY OF ESPASSO
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