Who Are We? Specializing in Hospitality, Commercial and Retail Experiences
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2 Our Story Established in 2009 by Andrew Cohen and Jeremy Levitt, Parts and Labor Design is a full service design firm Who are we? specializing in hospitality, commercial and retail experiences. Internationally recognized, PLD is highly sought after for their award winning designs and an undeniable commitment to their clients. A relentless pursuit of relevant and timeless design is at the very core of what defines us. PLD offers a bespoke, bare-knuckled and integrated approach to design with a focus on unique and highly What do we do? customized interiors, furniture and lighting. Collectively we combine our talents and expertise and consider every element and every detail in order to create a holistic design and a tailored experience that aligns with ethos of our brand partners. Andrew and Jeremy sought out to start a company whose foundation is built upon their relationships with fellow Why do we do it? designers, fabricators and most importantly their clients. PLD’s innovative approach pushes the boundaries and the ultimate goal has always been a shared sense of values and vision, and that each product embodies integrity, originality and a love of design. 3 Our approach We believe in creating meaningful and memorable experiences through design that balances both the emotional and the practical. The Emotional The Practical Today, there has been a recent shift towards the intangible, With integrated design thinking at the core of everything whereby the experience, the emotional connections and we do, we prioritize intelligent programming to establish key feelings have become the most valuable assets of the brand. opportunities for unique design, intuitive guest experience, Our designs hope to facilitate these responses. Each element seamless operations and full brand immersion. within the space offers something unique and unexpected, building curiosity and engagement throughout the journey. Thinking ahead, our designs always aim to be future proof, considering the functionality, longevity and timelessness of Thoughtful and considered details surprise and delight, each element in development of the overall aesthetic. Both materiality activates the senses and the overall aesthetic technological and social connectivity are key in allowing ties into the brand’s values and behaviors. Each component for an integrated design approach that aligns with guest creates and adds to the overall story, building long-lasting experience, and addresses the needs and values of the and memorable relationships between the guest, the space individual as well as the collective. and ultimately the brand. 4 The Team Andrew Cohen Jeremy Levitt Danu Kennedy Founder Founder Design Director Originally from New York, Andrew attended Cornell Jeremy Levitt was born in Detroit, Michigan. Following Danu has a Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial his passion of fine arts, design and craftsmanship, he and a Masters in Architecture from Victoria University and Labor Relations, with steady diversions in the graduated from the College for Creative Studies with of Wellington in New Zealand. Upon completion of her fine arts. Upon graduating, he found refuge at the a BFA in Industrial Design and Crafts. He relocated to education Danu moved to New York City in 2011 and Education Alliance welding studios and the School of New York City where he worked for a variety of firms began her career in residential Design and Architecture Visual Arts, while employed with Sony Pictures. including Gaetano Pesce, Donghia and AvroKO as for David Howell Design while also developing Furniture and Lighting Director. independent projects, most notably the New York City Yielding to his lifelong interest in design and based cafe Happy Bones as well as retail and residential fabrication, he then attended the University of An entrepreneurial focus drove Jeremy and Andrew to spaces. Toronto, School of Architecture, Landscape + Design, start Parts and Labor Design in 2009. Jeremy applies receiving a Masters in Architecture. Andrew returned a hands on approach to design and has fostered a In 2014, Danu joined the Parts and Labor Design team. to New York and joined the offices of award-winning value of considered detail and thoughtfulness within As Design Director, she is deeply involved in all aspects hospitality design firm AvroKO, leading hospitality the studio. of the firm, overseeing daily operations and projects projects from New York to Shanghai, in addition to alongside Andrew and Jeremy. their self-propelled projects. In 2009, he started Parts and Labor Design, with Jeremy Levitt. 5 Project Team Danu Hassik Adriana Ciravegna Thomas Obeid Ariel (Ya-Wen) Yao Courtney Menu Alex Dilena Design Director Design & Brand Strategist Associate Designer Senior FFE Designer FFE Designer Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Parts and Labor Design Parts and Labor Design Parts and Labor Design Parts and Labor Design Parts and Labor Design Parts and Labor Design Design Director Design & Brand Strategist Associate Intermediate Designer Senior Designer FFE Designer Senior Designer 2018 - present 2015 - present 2015 - present 2019 - present 2018 - present 2014 - present Blacksheep, London Jeffery Beers International Parts and Labor Design Markzeff Parts and Labor Design Stolen Girlfriends Club Retail Design & Brand Strategist Interior Designer (2014-2015) Design Intern Interior Designer Design Intern Freelance Designer (2014) (2015 -2018) 2015 (2018-2019) (2018) Tihany Design Happy Bones Cafe, NYC Alexander Waterworth Interior Designer (2014) Education ALine Studio Education Freelance Designer (2013) Interiors, London Interior Designer Intern (2014) Luchetti Krelle Savannah College of Art (2015-2018) Parsons The New School David Howell Design Interior Designer (2010-2013) and Design Associates of Arts & Sciences Designer (2011 - 2013) Education Master of Fine Art (2015) Lauren & Chase Design Group (2018) The Campaign Palace Interior Designer Education KLC School of Design Senior PM (2008-2010) National Taiwan Normal (2013-2015) Mcgill University Interior Design (2015) University Bachelor of Arts in English Victoria University of Education BE | Division of Interior Design Education Literature (2014) Wellington, New Zealand Trinity College Dublin Department of Industrial Master of Architecture (2011) BA Hons History of Art and Design Center Enmore Education (2011) New York School of Recent Projects Architecture (2013) Graduate Diploma (2011) Interior Design Victoria University of Recent Projects MFA Interior Design (2013) Beacon Hill Hotel, Boston Wellington, New Zealand Recent Projects University of New South Wales Thompson Hotel, DC Bachelor of Design (2009) Bachelor of Commerce, Thompson Hotel, Denver University of Calgary Thompson Hotel, Denver Beacon Hill Hotel, Boston Marketing and Hospitality Evelyn Hotel, NY BA Art History (2009) Tops Diner, NJ Recent Projects Thompson Hotel, Denver (2001) Frye Boots, NY Memphis Autograph Collection Thompson Hotel, DC Thompson Hotel, Nashville Recent Projects Eaton Workshop, DC Eaton Workshop, DC Schulson Restaurants Recent Projects Walnut Street Cafe, PA Evelyn Hotel, NY Evelyn Hotel, NY Bentonville Hotel, Arkansas Angeline, MGM, NJ Thompson Hotel, Denver Pacific Standard Time, Chicago Thompson Hotel, Denver Google Cambridge Google, Cambridge MA Bentonville Hotel, Arkansas Thompson Hotel, D.C Memphis Autograph Collection Memphis Autograph Collection Thompson Hotel, Nashville Courtyard by Marriott The Grey, Austin Pacific Standard Time, Chicago Time Out Market, Brooklyn Googel, Cambridge + LA Schulson Restaurants Eaton Workshop, DC Misha, NYC Blender Workspace, NY American Copper Buildings, NY LALA Noodle Bar, Las Vegas Viale Dei Romani, Los Angeles Scampi, NY Walnut Street Cafe, PA Angeline, MGM, NJ 6 Awards & Press Awa r d s Press • James Beard Awards 2019 – Outstanding Restaurant Design - Pacific Standard Time, Chicago • Architectural Digest • AHEAD Americas 2019 - Eaton Workshop, Wellness Center, DC • Dezeen • AHEAD Americas 2019- Finalist - Eaton Workshop, American Son, DC • New York Times • Surface Travel Awards 2019- Finalist - Evelyn Hotel, New York • Frame Magazine • Surface Travel Awards 2019- Finalist - Pacific Standard Time, Chicago • Forbes • Surface Travel Awards 2019- Finalist - Benno, The Evelyn Hotel, New York • Vanity Fair • Interior Design Magazine ‘Best of Year’ – Finalist Hotel Dining – American Son, Eaton Workshop, DC • Vogue • HD Awards 2019 - Finalist - Pacific Standard Time, Chicago • Elle Décor • HD Awards 2019 - Finalist - American Son, Eaton Workshop, DC • Wallpaper* Magazine • Jean Banchet Awards 2019 – Best Restaurant Design - Pacific Standard Time, Chicago • Bon Appetit • NYCxDESIGN Awards - Restaurant Design - Scampi, New York • Boutique Design • Interior Design Magazine ‘Best of Year’ – Finalist Co-Working Space – Blender Workspace, New York • Surface Magazine • Interior Design Magazine ‘Best of Year’ – Finalist Urban Chain Hotel - Thompson Nashville • Departures Magazine • AHEAD Americas Awards, Urban Hotel New Build, 2017 - Finalist - Thompson Nashville • Hospitality Interiors • Eater “Best Restaurant in America 2017” – The Grey in Savannah, Georgia • Hospitality Design Magazine • Eater “Best Restaurant Design” – Walnut Street Cafe, Philadelphia • WWD • Hospitality Design, Finalist - Guestroom Design Lifestyle Hotels, 2017 - Thompson Nashville • Food & Wine • Hospitality Design, Finalist - Public Space Design Lifestyle Hotels, 2017 -