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Micro and Macro: A Conversation on Interior Design and Architecture

May 19 – May 19, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

In celebration of NYCxDesign, join 2025 National Design Award winner in Interior Design Little Wing Lee to hear more about her work and the multifaceted relationship between interior designers and architects.

Over five years ago, Little Wing Lee began work on the design for the interiors of Ray Harlem, a new building designed by architect Frida Escobedo in partnership with Handel Architects in Harlem, New York. The residential portion of the building will open its doors in Spring 2025. The building will also house the National Black Theater, due to open in two years.

Hear more about how Lee thinks on micro and macro scales together with various collaborators through a long-term design process. Gain insight into her design approach on projects including museums, hotels, and products.

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Date:
May 19
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Venue

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128 United States
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