BeDesign is breaking ground on a dramatic expansion on West Alabama one that doubles its existing footprint, after the purchase of an adjoining lot. The dramatic addition will amp up green space via vertical gardens and a verdant 3,000-square-foot rooftop terrace. Watch for eye-catching exterior architectural flourishes, such as hexagonal floating planters resembling a giant honeycomb. All the above promises to bring a serene contemporary swagger to the store’s West Alabama streetscape once the addition unveils later this year. BeDesign remains open during expansion (by appointment until all is back to normal) and is always 24/7 online.

Nina Magon of Contour Interior Design has been tapped to devise the new interiors, while BeDesign’s architeet/designer/co-owner Marcelo Saenz weighs in on the aesthetics of the expanded store. And with its expansive 15.000 square feet of new showroom space, expect exciting international developments. Via email, co-owner Adrián Dueñas told PaperCity of plans for a B&B Italia monobrand store-within -store (including Maxalto and B&B Italia Outdoor). The biggest announcement, however, is that BeDesign will be representing Molteni&CI Dada and Armani Dada, the ultimate in understated, exquisitely designed Italian kitchen concepts. “This will be a game-changer for families who love to entertain in a high-end, flawless way,” says Dueñas. Stay

tuned. be-design. us. Catherine D. Anspon

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