Archive for March, 2014

Art Consultation

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Working with very talented Artists, Photographers, Craftsmen, and Gallery Owners can make a difference in creating an extraordinary interior design space. Satomi helps her clients build their art collections, assisting them in locating difficult-to-find works, discovering new local and world artists, and assessing current trends and history in the field of art and design. She is respected for working closely with clients, artists, and galleries to understand and meet the client’s tastes, designs, and budgets. She also carefully selects art to complement each interior and architectural setting, adding hints of her sensitivity and design aesthetic. Bespoke designs can be created to add even more depth to the space.

Commercial Design

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With a design philosophy that speaks to international sophistication and a point of view that transcends regional borders; YZDA creates inspirational environments tailored to the client’s needs, schedule, and budget. YZDA is committed to designing and delivering high-quality solutions for its clients. Satomi Yoshida-Katz is the principal of YZDA, a boutique design studio that creates timeless, stylish interiors for restaurants, hotels, resorts, corporate offices, and retail establishments throughout the world. The principles of Feng Shui are often integrated into her design work. She has traveled widely, absorbing experiences and ideas from people, fashion, music, and cultural phenomena that are evidenced in the form and aesthetics of her work.

Conceptual Design

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Satomi’s inspiration comes from the careful observation of the world around her. She is drawn to things that represent the history of countries and cultures and to fine, traditional craftsmanship that carefully blends the past, the present, and the future.

As she travels, Satomi absorbs experiences and ideas from people, fashion, music, and cultural phenomena and assimilates them into the form and aesthetics of her work. The Japanese concept of Ma – the balance between space and objects – is a significant component of her designs. She captures today’s modern lifestyle while remaining true to the time-honored principles of harmony, tranquility, and balance.

Product Design

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YZDA product design projects are grounded on the fundamental concepts of being flexible, transformable, movable, and adjustable. YZDA is committed to designing, developing, and delivering quality products to the marketplace. YZDA always stays forward on the current lifestyle trends and strives to coordinate fresh and innovative designs into our lives. By integrating design concepts from many different parts of the world, YZDA is able to realize a brand that transcends regional borders; one that is truly international.

Calligraphy

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During Her childhood in Japan, Satomi Yoshida-Katz discovered a special interest and talent in Shodo, the art of Japanese calligraphy. Her training began at age four and continues today through a private calligraphy school in Fukuoka, Japan. She has received gold medal awards for traditional Shodo in numerous Japanese calligraphy competitions in Kyushu Island, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands. Today, her work goes beyond expressing the formal elements of order and form that are an essential part of traditional calligraphy. Satomi enters the world of Sumi, using brush strokes and wash painting techniques to create tones and textures. Satomi’s belief that every space and everything in our lives has meaning is reflected in her art, which is inspired by nature, sounds, and emotions. The organic world is an important component of her work, as evidenced by her choices of tools and mediums. Her papers are handmade Japanese rice papers and recycled papers. Her brushes are horsehair and wool. Organic pigments include natural vegetable dye powders, traditional Sumi inks, and charcoal fashioned from carbonized woods.

Chester NJ Residence

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Using this Chester, New Jersey home’s lush garden as the guiding principle, the goal for the sunroom was to create a minimal transition between the in-and-outdoors and the client’s wish for a relaxed, casual aesthetic. Both are achieved without sacrificing sophistication with the use of clean lines and earth-friendly materials.

This four-season patio is awash in natural light and gentle on the environment with ecologically responsible furnishings.  Hand-woven from organic materials, the custom area rug adds texture and warmth to the seating area.  The original teak ceiling and floor have been restored, emphasizing the commitment to quality design with reduced environmental impact.  A breezy finishing touch from the ceiling fan completes the look and feel of this tranquil space.

West Livingston NJ Residence

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The Zen-like spirit of the interiors is a reflection of the home’s bucolic setting. Translucent shades, handwoven in Japan, filter the sunlight while softly preserving the outside views. Chinese art and treasured objects collected by the client during travels to Asia inspired a color palette that is restful and serene.

In the dining room, a Chinese Emperor and Empress preside over an antique Chinese console, dining table and chairs. Following the Feng Shui principle that concerns must be filled, the designer created two sculptural arrangements of bamboo poles in oversized ceramic planters that rest on iron bases.

 

Denver CO Residence

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This Colorado residence pays homage to the Italian Villa with a sun-washed color scheme and subtle wall finishes that add depth to the spaces. The region’s bright natural light is artfully controlled with adjustable window treatments and completed by layers of interior lighting that provide both functional and ambient illumination.

The soft leather chair, a treasured memento of the client’s days as a White House cabinet member, was the starting point for a small room off the foyer that serves as both an informal reception area and a welcoming place for family and close friends to gather. Floor-to-ceiling draperies create an elegant backdrop for the baby grand piano. Dramatic lighting showcases an antique wood panel from Africa as a stunning piece of art.  A sophisticated golden almond color was created for the powder room to complement a mature palette. Inspired by the semolina wheat grasses in the field of Tuscany, the bathroom was transformed into a relaxing retreat.