“Design inspired by the imagination and realized through craft”

Whether he is designing a custom residence, a home-away-from-home boutique hotel, or a line of furniture, architect and interior designer Campion Platt has one thing in mind: luxury. “Luxury is about both materiality and context,” he explains, adding that context might mean creating clear, open spaces within the confines of a Manhattan apartment, or selecting opulent finishes – such as leather, resin, or marble – to accentuate spatial forms. Platt’s ideas of luxury consistently incorporate fine craftsmanship and contemporary styling. For the past twenty years, his firm has shown clients across the country how to make modern design both sophisticated and soothing.

Platt earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University. A member of the American Institute of Architects and the Architectural League of NY, he understands the importance of creating architecture and interiors that meld seamlessly. His holistic approach creates highly personalized spaces – making him a favorite of celebrities including Al Pacino, Meg Ryan, Roger Waters, Jay McInerney and Conan O’Brien. A full gamut of specialized artisans and craftspeople execute Platt’s designs, which often incorporate new and innovative material uses.

Designs are dictated by extensive client-generated wish lists, rather than preconceived notions, resulting in a varied portfolio. “No two of our projects are the same,” says Platt, who emphasizes contrasts in design and believes that his work is constantly evolving. The only element that consistently remains the same is a commitment to clean, fresh luxury.

The full-service firm has been a leader in boutique hotel design, setting benchmarks with such projects as the Mercer Hotel in New York and the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Hollywood (both of which Platt was also involved in as a co-developer), and Boston’s Bulfinch Hotel. Recognition and accolades for Platt and the firm have been widespread, with ranking on Architectural Digest’s “AD 100” list of the world’s top interior designers, and New York Magazine’s “The City’s 100 Best Architects and Decorators,” as well as publication in magazines from Elle Décor, House & Garden, Wallpaper and Gotham to Esquire and Travel & Leisure.

To keep his design inspirations flowing, Platt travels frequently. While he appreciates the beauty of European cities such as Paris, he is most inspired by the simple, deliberate housing and lifestyles of Southeast Asia. “I like considering the translation to our own culture, and the free association of ideas.” Always generating new ideas, Platt recently launched a custom furniture company to complement his architecture and interiors. From 19th Century campaign-style furniture to sleek modern pieces, the collections include the same sumptuous finishes and careful attention to proportion and detail. The firm is now developing fabric and hardware lines to continue the theme of modern luxury.

THE METRO CLOTH COLLECTION
by Campion Platt
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