Clodagh Design

Clodagh Design is a multi-discipline design firm based in New York City. It has an award-winning portfolio covering over 20 countries and a broad range of eco-conscious projects and products.

The studio has completed international hospitality, commercial and residential projects. In addition to newly completed work such as the W Fort Lauderdale Hotel and Residences, Clodagh Design has also received accolades for expanding the Miraval Life-in-Balance spa resort in Arizona^[1] and completed work on the Caledonia, a 450-unit condominium development for The Related Companies on Manhattan’s High Line.^[2] Clodagh Design also designed the White Horses Spa at Doonbeg in Ireland, four Tufenkian Heritage Hotels in Armenia,^[3] Landmarc Restaurant in New York’s Time Warner Center and the Nemacolin Woodlands Spa in Pennsylvania – named one of the top 100 spas in the world. Clodagh Design has received numerous international awards and distinctions over the past 25 years, including the International SPA Association’s 2007 ISPA Visionary Award.^[4]

History

Founded in 1989 by Irish-born designer Clodagh, Clodagh Design is made up of three distinctive business divisions:

• Clodagh Design International, the architectural and interior design studio, responsible for international commercial, residential, retail, healthcare and hospitality projects including million square foot hotels, condominium buildings, spas, and restaurants. Clodagh Design is also responsible for many international branding programs for corporations and products.

• Clodagh Design Signature, the licensing and product design division, known for a wide range of eco-friendly products including furniture, lighting, tiles, bathroom accessories and fixtures, hardware, textiles, carpets, cosmetic packaging and fashion.

• Clodagh Collection, the online gallery, dedicated to Clodagh Design’s licensed products and curated resources by artists, artisans and sustainable vendors.

Current and past clients

• Gerber Group
• Hilton Hotels
• Kimpton Hotels
• W Hotels
• The Modern / MoMA
• Tibet House US
• Kose Japan

Books

• Clodagh and Heather Ramsdell, Your Home, Your Sanctuary, Rizzoli Books, 2008.^[5]
• Clodagh, Total Design: Contemplate, Cleanse, Clarify, and Create Your Personal Spaces, Clarkson Potter, 2001.

Awards

Clodagh Design projects have been recognized with numerous awards including Interior Design Magazine Top 100 Interior Designers; Robb Report Top 10 Interior Designers in the World;^[6] Architectural Digest Top 100 Designers in the World; Traditional Home Top 20 Design Icons;^[7] Interior Design Hall of Fame;^[8] Hospitality Design Platinum Circle;^[9] New York Spaces Top 50 Designers in New York for 2011, 2012 and 2013;^[10] Contract Magazine 2010 Hotel of the Year for the W Hotel Fort Lauderdale;^[11] and Interior Design Magazine Best of Year awards in both product ^[12][13] and project categories.

Philanthropy

Through its philanthropic arm, Clodagh Cares, Clodagh Design supports the Thorn Tree Project and Azama projects, two not-for-profit organizations that foster education in the developing world.

References

1. "Life in Balance Spa | Arizona Spa | Miraval". Miravalresorts.com. 2013-10-09. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
2. "The Caledonia – Condominium". Related.com. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
3. Web Design by ArattaDesign. "Tufenkian Heritage Hotels in Armenia". Tufenkianheritage.com. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
4. "ISPA recognizes Clodagh as a visionary for the spa industry". http://www.experienceispa.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=44&menuID=0. Experience ISPA. Retrieved 2 July 2014. External link in |website= (help)
5. "Clodagh Your Home, Your Sanctuary Written by Clodagh and Heather Ramsdell, Photographed by Daniel Aubry - Rizzoli New York - Rizzoli New York". Rizzoliusa.com. 2008-10-21. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
6. "Top Ten Designers | Robb Report - The Global Luxury Source". Robb Report. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
7. "20 Design Icons: Meet the 20 Design Visionaries". Traditional Home. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
8. "Clodagh | Interior Design". Legacy.interiordesign.net. 2013-06-13. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
9. "Hospitality Design Magazine Announces 2005 Platinum Circle Inductees". Business Wire. 2005-03-03. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
10. "Top 50 NY Metro Designers 2012 - New York Spaces - September 2012 - New York, NY". Newyorkspacesmag.com. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
11. "Hotel Winner : W Fort Lauderdale". Contractdesign.com. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
12. "Interior Design | 2013 Best of Year Awards". Boyawards.interiordesign.net. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
13. "Interior Design | 2013 Best of Year Awards". Boyawards.interiordesign.net. Retrieved 2014-01-17.

External links

• Clodagh Design Official Website
• Archinect.com