In his coffee table book released last october, architect and interior designer mark zeff presents blackbarn, his ultimate sanctuary on long islands east end. Few design brands have cultivated such a singular and recognizable aesthetic as has new yorks blackbarn. Discover blackbarn restaurant in new york city new york. A new book that explores what its like to live in a modern barn filled with antiques from around the world. Celebrating 50 years since their formation, this definitive 400page volume charts the groups unparalleled musical career from the very first performance in a tiny club, to their performance at londons o2 arena, when 20 million fans broke the. Architect and designer mark zeffs latest project is blackbarn, a cocktail table book, due out in december, that focuses on the creation of his. Blackbarn new york residential design for mark zeff s home in the hamptons. Delve into the exclusive wortd of one of the worlds greatest jewelers in graff rizzoli.
Zeff took inspiration from the east ends farm buildings, which he admires for their simple forms and straightforward construction. Doherty and zeff have come together in a joint venture merging their two names into a combined restaurant and home goods destination to. Watermark designs watermark designs luxury kitchen and. We are dedicated to making books of outstanding quality and esoteric content. The new restaurant sits behind the black barn shop, which was originally founded by interior designer mark zeff in dumbo. The barn style hamptons home is washed in a pitch black tone contrasted with. Architect mark zeffs many projects include a line of furniture, hotels and a. A painter and printmaker, gregory has held solo exhibitions and participated in group shows, and his work was exhibited at. Mark zeff launched his own lifestyle brand, blackbarn, in the spring of 2015, which includes real estate development, a restaurant, a book, and a workshopretail store. Step inside designer mark zeffs modern barn home in the hamptons. The classic hamptons farmhouse is getting an upgrade. Mark zeff converts a 1920 dumbo warehouse into a creative. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these. In it, mark created a freeflowing sanctuary that sits in constant.
Designershop owner mark zeff and team talk retail by katy b. Arrival is what you are about to experience from blackbarn. For house hunters who want turnkey but prefer a little more privacy and acreage with their acquisition, there are options like black barn, a fledgling brand from the designer mark zeff that bills the new york times, may 3, 2015 read more. Blackbarn at chelsea market celebrates one year of. Blackbarn shop is a home emporium of distinctive, sophisticated design finds from all over the world. It was basically design a place around the things we had collected, zeff says. The barn becomes a symbol for achievement, acceptance and love. Joel zeff presents keynotes and workshops about creativity, teamwork, communication, reducing stress and increasing passion. Mark zeffs hamptons home has proved fertile ground for. Blackbarn restaurant in new york citys vibrant nomad district has a relaxed, rustic environment with a modern twist to match the menu that features new takes on classic american cuisine made from fresh, locallysourced ingredients. The black barn brand will expand to include a manhattan restaurant, a book, a retail store and furniture. The skincare line, designed by mark and kristen zeff, was formulated with blackbarns proprietary seaweed gel base that produces optimal hydration by improving circulation and repairing damaged skin cells. It is also, quite obviously, the object of the boys obsession which he questions himself, but only after the barn is completed.
Although mark zeff had been running a successful design firm since the 1980s, his lifestyle brand, black barn named for his own hamptons home that is, well, a black barn is a recent add. The book provides practical ideas for decorating, planning, storage, maximizing indooroutdoor living, and how to use humble materials to create unforgettable spaces. We painted it halfblack, just for the fun of it, he says. Blackbarn takes readers on a journey through zeffs home and synthesizes the influences in his life that have affected the way he designs. Today in the lounge, nick interviews mark zeff, a recently inducted member of the interior designers hall of fame.
Architect mark zeff and his wife and business partner. Step inside designer mark zeffs modern barn home in the. A black mark on books is probably better known as a remainder mark. Detailed descriptions of barnbuilding take up much of the room on these few pages, but it is, after all, the focus of the book and avi cleverly makes us. Enjoy the bounty of the harvest with new autumn touches october 22. Mark zeff converts a 1920 dumbo warehouse into a creative studio and store. Blackbarn new york residential design for mark zeffs home in the hamptons. The house epitomizes the organic, rusticindustrial chic that the south africanborn, manhattanbased zeff has perfected, from its minimalist. Architect mark zeff and his wife and business partner, kristen zeff, knew they were on to something big when they first settled into blackbarn, their east hampton property, named for the inky barnlike structure at its core. He took inspiration from the areas ever dwindling farm buildings, which he admires for their simple forms and straightforward construction.
Architect mark zeff dubbed his east hampton retreat blackbarn for both its architectural aesthetic and its distinct color. Ownerchef john doherty opened blackbarn after 30 years of experience in the iconic waldorf astoria kitchen, 23 of which he spent as executive chef. Chef john doherty, mark zeff to open new blackbarn. For house hunters who want turnkey but prefer a little more privacy and acreage with their acquisition, there are options like black barn, a fledgling brand from the designer mark zeff that bills itself as the antimcmansion and, more to the point, looks it. This love affair has resulted in the creation of blackbarn, a home he built for him and his. He also coedited with jenny bornholdt and mark williams an anthology of new zealand poetry in english, which won the 1997 montana book award for poetry. Blackbarn, which has developed into a lifestyle brand, was originally the brainchild of interior designer mark zeff and friend chef john doherty. Blackbarn restaurant new york branding and interior design for the upscale american cuisine restaurant in nyc. Quite frankly, black barn has taken on a life of its own, and im about to open and then, oh so then we experimented and decided to move to brooklyn for a year or two and see how that was, and we realized that, in brooklyn, there arent that many home stores. Designer mark zeff also caught the hamptons bug when he first visited back in 1985, and ever since has had a love affair with the regions wideopen farmland, rugged beaches, and the classic vernacular of barn structures that dot the landscape.
The shop is the latest iteration of mark and kristen zeffs blackbarn brand, which also includes real estate development, a book, and a restaurant. After john spent a weekend at friend and acclaimed designer mark zeffs blackbarn home in the hamptons, the anchor of marks eponymous design brand, john found that the aesthetic matched the spirit of his restaurant vision. Inspired by homes in belgium and scandinavia, in 2014 architect, designer and lifestyle guru mark zeff built a 6,500squarefoot black barn in east hampton with an exterior painted in benjamin moores black jack a comfortable, warm, kind of charcoaly black, depending upon how the sun hits it, says zeff. He brought in two partners, robert dankner, a manhattan real estate broker, and jerry lubliner, a. Remainder books are usually marked with a black marker swipe on the bottom. Architect and designer mark zeffs latest project is blackbarn, a cocktail table book, due out in december, that focuses on the creation of his personal residence on the east end of long island. Branding and interior design for the upscale american cuisine restaurant in nyc. His longstanding love affair has come to full fruition with the design and construction of blackbarn, a dream home he built for his family near his favorite. Black barn editions is pleased to announce its inaugural publication, suspended in time. The name comes from the home the south africanborn designer built in the northwest harbor section of east hampton. The approach showcases all the elements that inspire zeff, from the beach to the dunes to landscapes that lead to the approach of blackbarn. Nestled along the east river in manhattan, just south of new yorks upper east side, lies the sutton place neighborhood. First came black barn restaurant, then came blackbarn shop. Watermarks sutton 111 collection, a collection designed especially for this project, not only provides practical use but acts as yet another addition to the suttons historic design.
Commissioned by a miamibased couple, the bond street residence showcases the duos diverse collection of special artworks by renowned creators such as andy warhol. The second barn is slightly larger and will have hardwood floors in lieu of poured concrete, as well as a finished basement. Black barn editions, publishers of fine art and photography books black barn editions was established in 2006 as an independent publisher of books on fine art, photography, design, curiosities, and ephemera. The house epitomizes the organic, rusticindustrial chic that the south africanborn, manhattanbased zeff has. While zeff is keeping his own home, construction of a second barn is currently underway in sag harbor. While still conceptualizing, the former visits the hamptons home of another friend, the exalted designer mark zeff who has built a celebrated. Blackbarn, the east hampton, new york, home that zeff and his wife. A flood of inquiries inspired zeff to open black barn, a home design and construction firm. Step inside a designers dramatic barn style hamptons home. Like the earth, and our own bodies, the products are primarily composed of water, shares coowner kristen zeff. Founded by mark zeff whose markzeff is one of the countrys most respected interior design concerns along with his wife kristen, they draw inspiration from the east end farmhouses of the hamptons to the industrial style lofts of manhattan and quite a lot in between.
Zeff, owner and principal of his awarded design firm markzeff, with mrs. Blackbarn shop cafe bar is now open at chelsea market. Black barn at home with mark zen christina eec laignel to stand out in the hamptons. The zeffs further extended the lifestyle brand by opening blackbarn shop in. Barn quest holiday gift guide ger ine peopl c 00k mark zeff pays homage to east end hay barn architecture in blackbarn oro editions. Led zeppelin by led zeppelin is the first and only official illustrated book ever to be produced in full collaboration with the members of the band. Both are painted blacknot an altogether surprising choice for zeff, who makes ample use of black and charcoal gray at his firm, markzeff, but. Architect mark zeff and his wife and business partner, kristen zeff, knew they were on to something big when they. Mark tells us how he got started in interior design and how moving to new york was the best business decision hes ever made. Black barn by gregory obrien penguin books new zealand. Fade black new yorkbased designer mark zeff of markzeff design, who has been designing global residential and commercial properties for more than 30 years, was searching for a property with his wife, kristen. And next month, new yorkers will be able to enjoy blackbarn flagship a shop, cafe and bar opening at chelsea market.