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Venues

March 17, 2017
2. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

After a three-year renovation, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum reopened in December. The Upper East Side mansion, formerly the home of Andrew Carnegie, retains many of its original architectural details such as the wood paneling and grand staircase in the Great Hall, which seats 70 or holds 250 for receptions, but now boasts 60 percent more exhibition space and systems upgrades that modernized the building. The museum also offers event space in its large and lush Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden, a ground-floor lecture room, and the intimate Trustees Room located adjacent to the mansion.

Photo: Matt Flynn/Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
4. De Gustibus Cooking School
4. De Gustibus Cooking School

The redesigned De Gustibus Cooking School by Miele, located on the eighth floor of Macy’s Herald Square, opened in December. The school, celebrating its 35th anniversary, offers classes for as many as 60 people as well as hosts corporate groups. Warren Red designed the interiors, which combine a professional kitchen, stage, and classroom as well as appliances from Miele.

Photo: Courtesy of De Gustibus Cooking School
5. Ink48
5. Ink48

Ink48, a Kimpton hotel, finished a renovation of its "Heaven Over Hell" penthouse suite in November. The bilevel space—which has views of the city skyline and Hudson River—features a living room and bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, two bathrooms, and a 2,200-square-foot wraparound terrace. Located in Hell's Kitchen near the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the space has been used as an off-site showroom and for post-trade show receptions, as well as for weddings and other social events. The hotel's Print restaurant provides catering. The space holds 60 for receptions.

Photo: Chris Sanders
9. Gansevoort Market
9. Gansevoort Market

Located near the southern end of the High Line park, Gansevoort Market is a former trading post that now contains a number of food and beverage purveyors. The 8,000-square-foot marketplace retains historic detail such as its brick walls that date to the mid-1800s and is fronted by four garage-style doors that stay open in warmer weather. A 60-seat area, topped by a skylight, can be used for private events and is bordered by a twisted vine structure created by Charlie Baker of Baker Structures. The entire venue holds about 400 people for receptions, and amenities include a full PA system and other audiovisual capabilities. The marketplace opened in October.

Photo: Courtesy of Gansevoort Market
10. Bandit's Roost
10. Bandit's Roost

The Prohibition-theme speakeasy Bandit's Roost opened in TriBeCa in November. Located underneath Church Street Tavern, the hideaway is named from a 19th-century Jacob Riis photo of a New York alleyway filled with gangsters. The space features more photos by Riis, black subway tile walls, and black leather banquettes. Guests enter using a keypad, and planners can set up customized door codes for events. The venue has a DJ booth and holds 75 people at 10 tables and standing room.

Photo: Courtesy of Bandit's Roost
1. STK Midtown
1. STK Midtown
STK Midtown, which opened in December, has two private dining areas named after famous burlesque stars. Both "Misty Aires" and "Ophelia Flame" seat 14 or a combined 28. For a cocktail reception, the two spaces can hold a total of 50.
Rendering: Courtesy of STK
2. Stash
2. Stash
Designer Steve Lewis created intimate cocktail lounge Stash with booths that seat small groups, jewel box-patterned walls, and mahogany and hickory floors made to look like Thomas Jefferson's parquet floors.
Photo: Courtesy of Stash
4. Viktor & Spoils
4. Viktor & Spoils
Taqueria and tequila bar Viktor & Spoils opened in November with groups of seating banquettes for after-work cocktails and Mexican cuisine.
Photo: Courtesy of Viktor & Spoils
5. Lilium
5. Lilium
Groups can lounge and dine at the Gerber Group's Lilium, a subterranean space at the W Union Square formerly known as Underbar.
Photo: Rob Loud
10. The Experience at Ferrari-Maserati
10. The Experience at Ferrari-Maserati
Opened in May 2011, the Experience at Ferrari-Maserati has a 600-square-foot outdoor patio and 2,700 square feet inside with floor-to-ceiling windows, white epoxy floors, and clean, white walls. The space can host groups of 50 for cocktail mixers, holiday parties, and product launches.
Photo: Manny Carabrel
The brunch featured a 25-foot ceiling installation designed by Taylor and Hov's creative director and executed by Garette Turner of Brightly Ever After. The colorful focal point featured marble balloons and oversize cotton clouds.
The brunch featured a 25-foot ceiling installation designed by Taylor and Hov's creative director and executed by Garette Turner of Brightly Ever After. The colorful focal point featured marble balloons and oversize cotton clouds.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
The installation also included faux flowers and whimsical shapes.
The installation also included faux flowers and whimsical shapes.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
The brunch menu, provided by Relish Catering, included rainbow bagels, smoked salmon, avocado toast, and egg bake. Menus and printed cloth napkins had a blue and pink color scheme.
The brunch menu, provided by Relish Catering, included rainbow bagels, smoked salmon, avocado toast, and egg bake. Menus and printed cloth napkins had a blue and pink color scheme.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
On-theme glassware included candy-coated champagne flutes.
On-theme glassware included candy-coated champagne flutes.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
Other brunch items included llamacorn snacks, which consisted of rainbow-color pancake sausage and bratwurst bites served with maple syrup.
Other brunch items included llamacorn snacks, which consisted of rainbow-color pancake sausage and bratwurst bites served with maple syrup.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
The post-brunch dessert hour included lavender, pink, and blue dessert display offering llamacorn frosted cookies, cotton candy, and cream puffs. Contemporary art already showcased in the venue complemented the table.
The post-brunch dessert hour included lavender, pink, and blue dessert display offering llamacorn frosted cookies, cotton candy, and cream puffs. Contemporary art already showcased in the venue complemented the table.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
Falls Church-based cookie design company Sugar Studio provided the original llamacorn idea.
Falls Church-based cookie design company Sugar Studio provided the original llamacorn idea.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
Decor included colorful florals and cards that featured a variety of llamacorn illustrations with catchphrases.
Decor included colorful florals and cards that featured a variety of llamacorn illustrations with catchphrases.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
The 'llama queen' saying also was featured on cookies.
The "llama queen" saying also was featured on cookies.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
Soul & Ink's live screen-printing station offered prints and T-shirts that were custom-designed by Taylor and Hov.
Soul & Ink's live screen-printing station offered prints and T-shirts that were custom-designed by Taylor and Hov.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
The event ended with a cake-decorating hour for guests, with individual cakes provided by Sweets by E and Classic Bakery.
The event ended with a cake-decorating hour for guests, with individual cakes provided by Sweets by E and Classic Bakery.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
Toppings provided by Sugar Studio included sprinkles, cotton candy, chocolate bark, and mini meringues that were dubbed llamacorn 'poop.'
Toppings provided by Sugar Studio included sprinkles, cotton candy, chocolate bark, and mini meringues that were dubbed llamacorn "poop."
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
Guests could top off their personal cakes with a llamacorn horn.
Guests could top off their personal cakes with a llamacorn horn.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
Custom-designed llamacorn cakes also were incorporated into the event's decor.
Custom-designed llamacorn cakes also were incorporated into the event's decor.
Photo: Erika Layne Photography
4. Sneakers
4. Sneakers
At the Adidas-hosted private event during the N.B.A.'s All-Star Weekend, Night Vision Entertainment incorporated the footwear brand's white-on-white Adidas Superstar shoes into a spiral-like chandelier. To hang the footwear, producers attached suspension cords to laces that were tied around the bottom of the shoes.
Photo: Kayla Hernandez for BizBash
Shelter Company's roomy tents are fully furnished, and lounges can provide group seating.
Shelter Company's roomy tents are fully furnished, and lounges can provide group seating.
Photo: Courtesy of Shelter Company
CasaBubble rents inflatable, modular spheres for events. Envisioned by French designers Frédéric Richard and Pierre-Stéphane Dumas, the transparent, pressurized bubbles can be used as V.I.P. areas, pop-up shops, dining spaces, and more in outdoor environments. There are five different models and the structures come with a wooden floor. Solar cells and battery equipment are also available.
CasaBubble rents inflatable, modular spheres for events. Envisioned by French designers Frédéric Richard and Pierre-Stéphane Dumas, the transparent, pressurized bubbles can be used as V.I.P. areas, pop-up shops, dining spaces, and more in outdoor environments. There are five different models and the structures come with a wooden floor. Solar cells and battery equipment are also available.
Photo: Courtesy of CasaBubble
For the launch of Dyson's latest line of vacuum cleaners, EventQuest constructed an 80-foot sphere in a privately owned, open patch of ground opposite Lincoln Center.
For the launch of Dyson's latest line of vacuum cleaners, EventQuest constructed an 80-foot sphere in a privately owned, open patch of ground opposite Lincoln Center.
The lounge had clear Plexiglas walls on four sides, giving guests the illusion they were outside.
The lounge had clear Plexiglas walls on four sides, giving guests the illusion they were outside.
Photo: Courtesy of Hadley Media
Spotify is hitting the road this summer and fall for a music-minded marketing tour in its 'Big Green Bus.'
Spotify is hitting the road this summer and fall for a music-minded marketing tour in its "Big Green Bus."
Photo: Howard Wise
Cadbury House at BT London Live
Cadbury House at BT London Live
The English chocolate maker is the official treat provider of the games and the biggest activation was the experiential Cadbury House set up in Hyde Park as part of BT London Live. The temporary exhibit of its products is housed under three inflatable domes in Cadbury's signature purple hue.
Photo: Rob Low
Warby Parker’s “Class Trip” campaign toured the country and included a video contest.
Warby Parker’s “Class Trip” campaign toured the country and included a video contest.
Photo: Courtesy of Warby Parker
A photo op that let guests create the illusion that they were atop Los Angeles' tallest building—with a sweeping cityscape beneath them—was yet another installation that let guests create an eye-catching shot for their feeds.
A photo op that let guests create the illusion that they were atop Los Angeles' tallest building—with a sweeping cityscape beneath them—was yet another installation that let guests create an eye-catching shot for their feeds.
Photo: Rose Curiel
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