The Art of Design Issue 40 2019 | Page 15

15 LOMBARD STREET GIN LANE Famous for a steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns A signature address in The Hamptons, the “gin” in Gin Lane does in San Francisco’s Russian Hill, Lombard Street was designed to not actually imply an alcoholic spirit but an old English term for help residents find an elegant way to descend the hill gracefully. grazing area, highlighting its simplicity behind the image of luxury The LOMBARD STREET sectional references the beautifully and indulgence. Similarly, the bar cart, a Yabu Pushelberg design structured curves and formality of the street and keeps in mind study in restrained luxury, leaves behind the ill-conceived and the idea of providing comfort and poise. An extensive collection of pretentious notions of luxury and want-to-be Hamptons style. configurations allows for it to tackle any angle in style. Revealing a functional and minimal beauty that tips its hat to the original residents of New York’s oldest English settlement - the In New York City between City Hall and Battery Park, Park Place hard-working professional class. is in the heart of downtown and the heart of American cut and thrust. The strong simple lines of the PARK PLACE stool by YABU Tollgard and Man of Parts are delighted to invite you to experience PUSHELBERG are reminiscent of the elegant skyline of Manhattan something entirely new. and the steel structure is shared between it and the skyscrapers that tower above. Top: Lombard Street Sofa; Madison Avenue Side Table Left: Park Place Counter Stool Right: Gin Lane cart tollgard.com manofparts.com