About this Event
Rizzoli and the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art invite you to join renowned interior designer Nina Campbell and Scott Sottile of Ferguson & Shamamian Architects as they celebrate the launch of A House in Maine with Mitchell Owens. PLEASE NOTE: This free event is first come, first served; RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Can't attend?
At the end of a long drive that winds past an old orchard, through woodlands with cinematic glimpses of waterfront coves, and over stone bridges, is a magical, turn-of-the-century seaside escape that was completely reinvented—and rehabilitated—by interior design legend Nina Campbell and architect Scott Sottile, partner at Ferguson & Shamamian Architects. After four generations, what was once a large but primitive summer cottage was in dire need of updating. The main house was completely rebuilt, expanded, and modernized, and given the Nina Campbell treatment with vibrant palettes, sumptuous fabrics, fine antiques, and a contemporary clarity. A true passion project for Nina and Scott, the compound also includes a pool and guest house, a tennis and croquet pavilion, and “playhouse” which includes a gym, bowling alley, and a secret nightclub as only Nina Campbell could create. Each inventive space is more unexpected and delightful than the one before—evidence of great creative design minds at work.
Join Nina and Scott as they open the doors to this incredible project—the subject of Nina's new book A House in Maine—and walk you through their behind-the-scenes process of creating this extraordinary retreat.
Nina Campbell is Britain’s most respected interior designer. Her clients have included the Queen of Denmark, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr, and HRH The Princess Sumaya of Jordan.
Growing up in Virginia surrounded by historic buildings and classical American architectural influences, Ferguson & Shamamian Architects partner Scott Sottile was determined to have a career in architecture. He earned his Bachelor of Architectural History with a minor in Historic Preservation from the University of Virginia and during an intensive two-year internship with Office of the Architect for the Academical Village, was proud to be involved in the hands-on restoration work of Jefferson’s Lawn Buildings. He received his Master of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame and came to Ferguson & Shamamian in 2005. In addition to the new waterfront family compound in Maine that is the subject of this talk, some of Scott’s other recent projects include the restoration of an iconic, historic estate in East Hampton, and new houses in California and Florida. His work can be seen in the firm’s new book Collaborations: Architecture Interiors Landscapes. Active in community service, Scott was a member of the Restoration Committee that oversaw a two-year renovation of the historic Church of St. Francis Xavier in Manhattan, a project that won the 2011 Lucy G. Moses Award from The New York Landmarks Conservancy and the 2011 Victorian Society Award. He is also an avid gardener and spends most weekends with his partner and their two whippets in Sag Harbor.
Mitchell Owens is the American Editor of The World of Interiors. A journalist and lecturer since the 1980s, he specializes in interiors, architecture, gardens, and the history of style. Prior to joining The World of Interiors, he was the Decorative Arts Editor of Architectural Digest, where he hosted the The AD Aesthete podcast. Mitch has been a reporter and columnist at The New York Times, was a founding editor of the LGTBQ magazine Out, and held editorial positions at Nest, ELLE Decor, Traditional Home, and Travel + Leisure. He has co-authored several books, mostly recently Shingle and Stone: Thomas Kligerman Houses (Rizzoli, 2022) and interior decorator Alex Papachristidis’s monograph The Elegant Life (Rizzoli, 2022).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rizzoli Bookstore, 1133 Broadway, New York, United States
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