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Welcome

“As a resident of the world of design since birth, I’d like to take some time to celebrate some of the people and things in that world that I admire. I hope you come along for the ride. And, as my name has really taken a beating these last couple of years, -thank you Mr. Bezos, - feel free to think of me here by my nickname: Lex. And, please also enjoy this completely un-recognizable and years old headshot.” - Alexa Hampton

William Abranowicz

William Abranowicz

photo by william abranowicz

If you could have a second home anywhere, where would you live? An island in Greece

What are three words to describe your style?

  1. Pragmatic

  2. Relaxed

  3. Workmen’s

Tell us about your childhood bedroom? Tiny room. Four kids, two bunk beds.

What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? George Nelson Cabinets

In the history of design, if you could hire any designer other than yourself, who would it be? Ray + Charles Eames

No room is complete without good light.

People think of me as easy, but I am really rigidly focused.

Things you omit from:

  • A flower arrangement: Most of the flowers

  • An hors d’oeuvre platter: Green peppers

  • A bar cabinet: The bar, I don’t drink

A song for:

  • Dinner at home: Crazy, Patsy Cline

  • Working at your desk: Alexandra Leaving, Leonard Cohen

  • Going for a run: Northern Lights, Death Cab for Cutie

Biggest Vice? Licorice

If you were on an Ambien high and internet shopping, what would you buy? Photography books

Do your clothes reflect your design sensibility, if so, how? Modern Japanese-made workwear

Who is your star crush? Bruce Springsteen

What is the thing you would never do on a project, but don’t detest when you see others do it? Drone photography

If there were a fire, and you could only keep one design book, what would it be? Eight Homes, Clements Design

For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? Range and beauty with a recognition of parts as a social document

photo by william abranowicz

A Few Favorites:

  • Movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest

  • Book: Walking with the Wind, John Lewis

  • Scent: Eau de Diptyque though only for weddings and funerals

  • The fabric you always come back to: Drusus Tabor

  • Dream project: A monograph of photographs written by my son. Designed by another son and produced by my daughter.

  • Meal: Greek Taverna

  • Drink: Chinotto

  • Hotel: Hideaway in Thrassia, Greece or the new 5th Ave in NYC Hotel

  • Travel Destination: The Greek Aegean

  • Artist: Johannes Vermeer

  • A cause near and dear to me: The New Poor People’s Campaign

  • Thing to collect obsessively: Photography books

  • Era in the history of design: Modernism without any of the reliance cars

  • Museum: The Met

  • Paint Color that always looks great: French Gray (Farrow & Ball)

  • Favorite person to follow on Instagram: Abbr Projects

  • Dogs, Cats, or No Pets? Dogs, Cats and Birds of Prey

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