Studio Sofield

TOM FORD, NEW YORK

Annie Block -- Interior Design, 12/1/2007 12:00:00 AM

If a store could be an exquisitely tailored men's suit, it would be this New York flagship by Interior Design Hall of Fame member William Sofield. The 8,700-square-foot, two-story emporium is a showcase of precise detailing and sumptuous materials. A double-height entry, with walls paneled in gray suede and flooring of heavily veined marble, sets the supremely elegant masculine mood. Beyond, standouts include the Macassar ebony spiral staircase, an octagonal perfumery, seating upholstered in silk velvet, leather, and suede, and pieces by Jean Arp, Lucio Fontana, and Claude Lalanne. Of course, the picture wouldn't be complete without bespoke suits. They're on the top floor, at Tom Ford Made-to-Measure.

Janson Goldstein

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STANDOUT Exterior glass walls and a three-story central atrium handle retail's key requirements: clear sight lines and intuitive circulation.

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STANDOUT A wall and ceilings of molded polycarbonate, backlit with LEDs that shift from blue to white, leave the city's gray weather at the front door.

Burdifilek

PROJECT Davids, Toronto.

STANDOUT Sandblasted acrylic, polished steel, seamless mirror, and dove-gray suede com-bine to create an industrial elegance.