Whether you call it resimmercial or commercidential, this blurring of the residential and commercial sides of design isn’t necessarily new. But the trend definitely is evolving. One of the main questions: “Where do we draw that line between interior and exterior, between public and private, to create a holistic design which provides an experience for whoever’s using it in whatever use?” says Andrew Kotchen, a founding principal at Workshop/APD.
In this Studio Session, ARCHITECT Editor-in-Chief Paul Makovsky talks about resimmercial design with Kotchen and Jackie Schneider, vice president of marketing at Hearth & Home Technologies. They examine case studies and dive into how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed, and will continue to change, the design of public and private spaces, along with many other angles of the evolving resimmercial design trend.
For more than two decades, Andrew Kotchen’s distinct aesthetic vision has shaped Workshop/APD’s remarkable portfolio of projects across North America and abroad. Under his leadership, the New York City–based design and architecture firm has expanded to a vertically integrated, 80-person team renowned for luxury residences; groundbreaking multifamily developments including 70 Charlton Street, The Printing House, and 111 Leroy Street; and design products developed in partnership with the industry’s leading manufacturers. Many of the firm’s projects are featured in the new book Workshop/APD Homes (Rizzoli, September 2022). Andrew is dedicated to supporting educational initiatives and dedicates his time to institutions including the Van Alen Institute and Swim Across America, also serving as a board member for Suffield Academy and the Artists Association of Nantucket.
Jackie Schneider is the vice president of marketing at Hearth & Home Technologies, leading the fireplace business unit marketing members in driving awareness, demand generation, and growth strategies. Prior to this position, she was the vice president of marketing at Marvin and a brand director for Heat & Glo Fireplaces. As a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Jackie has worked in the building industry her entire career, including 12 years at Kohler Co. as a sales executive and five years at Wold Architects and Engineers as an interior architect. During this time, she served as the president of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
Show Notes
This Studio Session is underwritten by Heat & Glo.
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