Summer 2024
Documentary Emmy Nomination
A grand stone house with columns and chimneys sits behind a stone wall and lush green trees. Overlay text reads: Design in Mind. Unlocking the Mysteries of Place with Gil Schafer. Rolling hills and blue sky form the background.
A man with glasses and a beard stands indoors by a curved staircase. He wears a brown pullover over a blue shirt. Behind him is a large window, a door, and a framed portrait of a person. Natural light brightens the space, creating a calm atmosphere.
A person in a blue jacket and beige pants walks on a curved dirt path toward a rustic wooden house with a stone chimney, surrounded by green trees, bushes, and grass on a cloudy day.

We are thrilled that the documentary on Gil, Unlocking the Mysteries of Place with Gil Schafer, the newest installment of the Design in Mind series, has been nominated for a 2024 Boston-New England Regional Emmy Award. In the film, Gil leads a behind-the-scenes tour of several iconic projects while offering insight into his design process, discussing the importance of classical American architecture and how it’s best adapted for contemporary life, and sharing how the power of memory is crucial in creating an unforgettable place. It is currently airing on PBS stations nationwide, was produced by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, and is being distributed nationally by American Public Television (APT). To learn more about the nomination and the documentary in general, please click here > [Photos courtesy of the ICAA and Surrender Pictures]

A sunlit, elegant sitting room with wicker furniture, patterned cushions, several potted plants, a fireplace, and large windows and French doors opening to a lush garden. The book title Home At Last and Gil Schafer IIIs name are prominently displayed.
A woman in a yellow floral dress stands by a white bookcase in a cozy living room with wood-paneled walls, white sofas, a geometric rug, large abstract art, and tall windows showing a green garden. The cover reads VERANDA: Designers at Home..
Magazine cover featuring a stylish living room with a white couch, patterned pillows, a black side table with drinks, an ornate rug, tall windows with diamond panes, leafy plant, wall art, and FREDERIC in bold red letters above Blissful Thinking..
Square podcast cover with a lavender background. Large navy text reads: The Business of Home Podcast. Above, a rust-orange circle with BOH in white. Beneath, smaller text: WITH DENNIS SCULLY. Wavy lines are on the bottom right.
A luxurious, dimly lit bar with shelves of bottles and glassware, cream barstools, dark wood accents, and warm lighting. Smaller images show ornate decor, antique displays, and elegant patterned floors. Text is printed below and between the photos.

SPRING BEGAN EARLY WITH A BEAUTIFUL STORY – and Home At Last book excerpt – on a downstairs “night club” we designed for a stylish client in the February issue of Town & Country. Following right on the heels of that story, was the March/April issue of Veranda, which, in addition to featuring a personal essay from Gil about his own design evolution and the creation of his new book Home At Last, showcased Lauren Santo Domingo’s beautiful East Hampton house on the cover. Working on Lauren’s home was a dream project, and it’s always a pleasure to revisit our collaboration with her, interior designer Virginia Tupker, and landscape designer Miranda Brooks. We are also immensely flattered by and appreciative of the many magazines and editors who have featured Home At Last in their pages and on their websites. Frederic reviewed the book in their spring issue, and separately, included the entry of The Renovation of Boxwood as an example of effectively using center tables for style and purpose. Architectural Digest and Veranda included the book in their “Best Spring Books” lists, 1stdibs ran a beautiful story about the book and our work, and we are thrilled that Traditional Home, Southern Home, and DuJour magazines also featured the book. Gil joined Alexa Hampton for a “52 Weeks of Design” Instagram live interview, and you can hear him chat about his career and what makes projects meaningful on recent episodes of the Business of Home, Ballard Design’s “How to Decorate,” and Fenimore Lane podcasts. Some of our favorite websites – Habitually Chic, The Glam Pad, The Potted Boxwood, and Design Chic, among many others – have also written about Home At Last. To read and listen to these interviews, and to see other recent media clips, visit our Press and Online Media Sections >

A woman wearing glasses and a black dress speaks at a clear podium with a microphone in an elegant, ornate room with gold and teal decor. Chandeliers and awards on a table are visible in the background. She appears confident and engaged.
Aimee & Kevin on Jury for Julia Morgan Awards

AIMEE AND KEVIN served on the jury for the 2024 Julia Morgan Awards, the Northern and Southern California Chapters of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s biennial awards for outstanding regional work in architecture, design, craftsmanship, patronage, preservation, and restoration. Aimee was also a presenter at the Awards ceremony held at the Green Room in San Francisco on April 19th. For more information on the Julia Morgan Awards, please click here > [Photo by Drew Altizer]

Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards
A diverse group listens as two women and one man speak onstage in a modern room. Attendees sit on white chairs; some take photos. Two lamps, flowers, and a large plant decorate the stage. A screen displays house photos. The atmosphere is focused and attentive.
Three people stand smiling indoors in front of a light couch. The left person wears a black dress, pastel sneakers, and a scarf. The center person wears a colorful patterned dress with a belt. The right person wears black pants, a white shirt, black jacket, and glasses.

Aimee was delighted to be a judge — along with Ellen McGauley, Executive Editor of Veranda, and interior designer Corey Damen Jenkins — for this year’s Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards, an annual award and event organized by the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) that recognizes the Southeast’s best in architecture, contract design, and residential design. Aimee, Corey, and Veranda Editor-in-chief Steele Marcoux also spoke on a panel together as part of ADAC’s spring market, Design ADAC, discussing the current state of luxury in design and the elements of architecture and interiors that can create for a better life. [Photos by Chris Aluka Berry]

A shop window displays an eclectic home setup: wooden chair with red cushion, round mirror, lit table lamp, books, framed art, potted plant, and decorative items. Reflections of city buildings are visible in the glass. The background wall is orange.
A crowded indoor gathering with people socializing in a room filled with art, plants, and patterned furniture. Two women converse at the center, one in a green floral dress and another in a cream dress covered with red hearts. Artworks decorate the brightly lit walls.
A man in a suit and a woman in a blazer smile indoors. The woman holds a book titled Home At Last. Behind them are ornate mirrors, framed art, a floral arrangement, a lamp, and wooden furniture, creating a warm, decorative setting.
A woman in a white dress and man in a blue suit sit on stools in a church, talking. Stained glass, wooden pulpit, and banners are in the background. The woman gestures with her hands, while the man listens attentively.
Five adults pose indoors on patterned chairs and a sofa, surrounded by greenery and elegant decor. Three women sit in floral or patterned dresses, one woman stands in a floral blouse, and a man in a blue suit sits center, smiling.
A smiling man in a suit and tie stands beside a woman in a black dress with white patterns. They stand close together in an art-filled room with framed pictures, a large vase of branches, and a book with a colorful cover on the table.
Gil Book Tour Round-up & Upcoming Events

GIL HAS BEEN ON A WHIRLWIND BOOK TOUR for Home At Last. After launching the book in Manhattan with a party at KRB, he went to Ft. Worth, Texas, where he gave the keynote address at Design Inspirations. He then spoke at Bungalow Classic in Atlanta with longtime friend and collaborator David Netto, before traveling to Charleston to give a keynote at Charleston by Design with another friend and collaborator, Rita Konig. Palm Beach was next, with a lecture at the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation and a signing at Meg Braff Designs. Back in New York, he spoke at the New York School of Interior Design at an event co-sponsored by the ICAA and then had a signing at Orangerie Home + Garden in Millbrook. He traveled to Boston to give a keynote talk for Boston Design Week and the ICAA, held at the Boston Athenaeum, and then in early May, gave a keynote for LCDQ Legends in Los Angeles, hosted by McKinnon and Harris, where beloved film writer / director / producer Nancy Meyers introduced him.

This summer, Gil will be in East Hampton — speaking with David Netto at BookHampton on July 13th at 5pm — followed by a trip to Nantucket, where he is giving the keynote at the Nantucket Preservation Trust’s annual luncheon and fundraiser on July 23rd. Looking forward to the fall, he has stops in London; Birmingham, Alabama; San Francisco; and Dallas. For information on these and other forthcoming events, please visit the full tour schedule here > [Photos by Sarah Burningham, Anne Hardy, Mary Hilliard, and Rachel Monteagudo]

A woman in a dark suit stands smiling with a microphone and papers in hand, speaking in front of a projected screen. There are seated attendees, modern decor, and geometric shelves with colorful objects in the bright, minimalist room.
A group of people attend a talk in a bright room. Two men sit at the front; one speaks as the other listens. A projector displays Nothing Personal... as the slide title. The audience watches attentively, and the decor is modern with neutral tones.
A man in a blue suit and tie sits at a white table, smiling and signing a large book. He wears glasses and a watch. The room has white modern furniture and decor, with a plant and stacked books on the table. A mirror reflects people in the background.
A luxurious tropical villa with a dark shingle roof and white walls, surrounded by palm trees, faces a swimming pool. The patio has white lounge chairs, umbrellas, greenery, and flowering bushes, creating a relaxing outdoor setting.
A luxurious white house with columns and wrap-around porch stands among tall palm trees. A manicured lawn, trimmed hedges, white loungers, and a pool create an elegant, tropical outdoor space under a partly cloudy sky.
Southern Ground Outdoor Living Award

We are honored to have won a Southern Ground Outdoor Living Award from Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, for the New Coastal Residence we designed in Hobe Sound, Florida. We are thrilled to share this recognition with our collaborators: landscape designer Cecilia de Grelle and landscape architect Carrie Steinbaum, PA; and of course, our wonderful, longtime clients who trusted us to create a new home on their meaningful family site. To read more about the awards, which were covered in the magazine’s March issue, please click here > [Photos by Eric Piasecki]

Alumni Spotlight
Three people stand indoors, smiling for a photo. The middle person wears a suit and glasses, while the others are dressed casually. The person on the right holds a book titled Home At Last. A glass of wine sits on the table nearby; large plants decorate the background.
A smiling man with a beard in a blue shirt stands indoors, holding a book titled HOME AT LAST. The room has modern decor, a glass wall, framed art, a purple sofa, and a colorful striped rug. The space is bright, with natural light coming in.

We love keeping up with the accomplishments of past firm alumni and celebrating their successes. It was a treat to have Michael Harris, who was at G. P. Schafer Architect in the firm’s early days and is now Director of Architecture at Studio Indigo in London, send a snapshot of himself holding Gil’s new book. And Whitley Esteban — who spent many years at GPSA before becoming Studio Director at Roman and Williams and then founding her own firm, Studio Tre, with partner Ernesto Gloria, who both joined us at our Manhattan book launch party. [Photos courtesy of Michael Harris and Mary Hilliard]

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black sleeveless dress, sits at a desk holding a pen and smiling. She is in a modern office with architectural drawings, wood samples, and black-and-white photos on the wall behind her.
New Hire

We are delighted that Devon Mott joined the firm as a Job Captain in April. [Photo by Sarah MacWright]