Scott Shuptrine to Host Jamie Drake

January 14, 2015  by in Designer Weekly   

The evening, Wednesday, Feb. 25, runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and will include refreshments, entertainment and a presentation by Drake at 7 p.m.

The event is free and open to architects, interior designers and home enthusiasts.

New York-based Drake believes the best décor expresses personality and place. Renowned for his exuberant color sense, his eye for the unique and telling detail, his practical approach to planning, and his equal facility in traditional and modern styles, Drake creates inviting, delightful, and resolutely livable environments.

Fascinated by color and design from an early age, as a high school student Drake worked for one of the New York metropolitan area's leading contract design firms. While at Parson's, he interned in Angelo Donghia's office. He launched his namesake, multi-discipline firm, Drake Design Associates,  immediately after graduation. In the 30-plus years since, he has completed countless interiors for an impressive roster of clients. Notable residences include a Los Angeles showplace for Madonna, apartments in the Dakota and other historic New York landmark buildings, and multiple projects for his longtime client, former New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, including the renovation of Gracie Mansion, the Mayor's ceremonial residence, and various rooms at City Hall.

Drake has recently collaborated with Theodore Alexander for a furniture line that debuted at the April High Point Market. 

Widely published, Drake's projects have appeared in the pages of numerous shelter publications. 

Registration for the event is available online.