Serendipity is a gift; the delight of discovery by sheer happenstance. Inspiration often comes from the unexpected rather than the planned, much like the serendipitous encounters one experiences while traveling—where the beauty of a place is discovered, not prescribed. The goal of BLUR Workshop’s 2024 BDNY Designed Space is to capture the wonder of serendipity through design. BLUR’s mix of interior design and architecture services exemplifies the firm’s motto: to design without boundaries.

The entry experience is inverted by challenging expected spatial conventions, translucency, and layering to create an ever-changing composition. Inside, the form and function intertwine through lenticular art, hidden functionality, unpredictable patterns, and unanticipated interactivity. Curves and organic geometries guide visitors through the space, allowing for moments of discovery. The booth acts as a cabinet of curiosities, inviting guests to uncover what may be veiled behind curtains, drawers, and unassuming objects. Just as multisensory experiences enhance serendipitous encounters, the textures, music, hidden treasures, and cocktails supplement the wonder here.

Marlee Frances Young – Interior Designer

Max Neiswander – Architect

Nicole Fickett – Interior Designer

Olivia Bryant – Interior Designer

Regan Elliott – Interior Designer

Sophie Adler – Interior Designer