Drawn Together: Studio DB - by Britt Zunino & Damian Zunino (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Hailed by Architectural Digest as a firm that "is able to capture a desired mood or ambiance emphatically," this incredibly exciting design duo presents its most intriguing domestic projects in this eagerly awaited debut.

Studio DB, a Manhattan-based architecture and interiors firm headed by Britt and Damian Zunino, is inspired by contextual design and eclecticism--the resulting work embraces the juxtaposition of and tension between polished and playful, modern and traditional. Their projects incorporate a mix of materials, sculptural forms, and whimsical pattern and color, all anchored by a contemporary desire for domestic ease. Design details distinguish their work, with tactile materials interpreted in fresh ways. Examples include exquisite de Gournay wallpaper paired with suspended lamps in a variety of geometric forms and the terrazzo floor of a city foyer, incorporating massive chunks of stone slabs and smaller rocks from the client's climbing adventures.

With varied backgrounds in fashion, design, action sports, and architecture, Britt and Damian approach each scheme with an openness and a sense of excitement. As the duo states in the book's introduction, "In the end, it's the dialog, the push and pull between different viewpoints from different eras, that makes the end result more engaging."

Review Quotes

"Partners in life and work, and parents of four, Britt and Damian of Studio DB create rooms that not only draw people in but draw them together. Playful yet sophisticated, comfortable yet functional, their interiors wisely intuit how families want to live, marrying styles while leaning on quality craftsmanship to address everyday needs. That's what great design is all about--connecting people to one another. There is no better reflection of that than the couple's own home, the same Manhattan loft where Damian grew up. Here they have created a place full of family history, bridging past and present while exercising the courage to make it their own. They understand that great rooms contain history and that those stories are continuously being written. Every Studio DB project is unique, informed by the needs and dreams of its inhabitants, many of them creatives themselves and repeat clients--the greatest stamp of approval. The firm's work does not fit into one style, but the throughline is a palpable sense of joy." -- Alison Levasseur, Architectural Digest Global Interiors & Garden Editor

"The married duo behind Studio DB brings a yin and yang polarity to their livable, lovable interiors. Britt Zunino is a former snowboard pro, now a champion of color and pattern. Her husband Damian is an architect as adept as modernism as he is at historic preservation. As their book Drawn Together so gorgeously shows, their work is an antidote to the soulless, hotel room-like ambiance that is far too common in the design world. With great stories on their projects, and stunning images of the homes they have transformed (or built from scratch), this book takes us on their journey in designing spaces where their clients--and yes, kids and pets included--can be their happiest selves." -- Ingrid Abramovitch, ELLE Decor Executive Editor

"Britt and Damian's designs are a masterclass in injecting personality into every space. Their work literally puts the fun in functional! Each interior feels playful, bright, unique, and deeply personal. Like the homes they create, this book flows straight from the heart." -- Jessica Romm Perez, The Expert Vice President of Partnerships

About the Author

Britt and Damian Zunino are the principals of Studio DB. They founded the studio in 2007 and have completed residential and commercial projects throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Tim McKeough is a design writer who contributes to the New York Times, Elle Decor, and Architectural Digest. Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi are Oscar-winning filmmakers. Studio DB has designed their Manhattan apartment and the headquarters of their company, Little Monster Films.