September Dispatches in Design
Hot happenings and big announcements hitting the Southeastern design industry
Courtesy of McKinnon and Harris
McKinnon & Harris Opens at ADAC West
McKinnon and Harris has officially landed in Georgia with the debut of its new showroom at ADAC West, marking a major expansion for the luxury outdoor furniture maker. Featuring crisp neutral walls and anchored by preserved Italian olive trees, the retail space mimics a timeless residential feel. Showcasing their latest collections, the brand makes quality outdoor craftsmanship more accessible than ever for Atlantans. mckinnonharris.com
Courtesy of Weezie
Weezie Launches Tabletop Collection
Weezie sets the table in style with the launch of their first ever tabletop collection. When founder Liz Eichholz’s search for the perfect card tablecloth left her empty-handed, she took matters into her own hands and created a curated collection of entertaining essentials. The release includes embroidered cocktail and dinner napkins, patterned tablecloths, and playful new patterns that include olives, dice, and mahjong tiles. weezietowels.com
Courtesy of Atlanta History Center
Atlanta History Center Hires New Chief Development Officer and Chief Content Officer
Beloved nonprofit Atlanta History Center is approaching its 100th anniversary next year. And with this preparation comes expanding its executive team. Pola Changnon has been selected as the center’s first-ever chief content officer. Previously, Changnon was general manager of Turner Classic Movies, and in her new role she will oversee the strategic vision for marketing, public relations, exhibitions, and digital storytelling. In addition, the center has hired Sarah Fonder-Kristy as its chief development officer. Fonder-Kristy has experience as chief development officer at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. In her new position, she will lead and coordinate fundraising activities including major gifts, corporate and foundation support, and donor stewardship. atlantahistorycenter.com
Photo by Nelson Tirado; Courtesy of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Celebrate Grand Reopening of Atlanta Showroom
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove recently reopened their 11,000-square-foot Buckhead showroom. The reimagined showroom features four main zones: live demonstration area, gallery area, lifestyle area, and vignettes area. The location has a 200-person capacity, complimentary valentines parking, and a space for events, product training, and interactive chef-led culinary demonstrations. Showcasing four leading brands – Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf cooking, Cove dishwashing,and Best ventilation – the showroom also highlights more than ten types of surface finishes,including marble, quartz, granite, porcelain, and natural stone. subzero-wolf.com
Photo Courtesy of Roche Bobois
Slated to Open Fall 2025, Roche Bobois Set to Open Buckhead Village Showroom
Set to open this fall, Roche Bobois—a leader in luxury furniture design and distribution—is bringing a Parisian flair to Buckhead Village. Moving into a 4,700-square-foot showroom on Peachtree Road, the store will feature everything from lighting and accessories to rugs and furniture. Roche Bobois was founded in 1961 in Paris, and their products are crafted in small European workshops to offer a high-level of customization to reflect unique visions. roche-bobois.com
Compass, headquartered in New York City, NY
Compass Acquires Anywhere Real Estate
Compass announced its acquisition of rival Anywhere Real Estate in an all-stock deal, creating a $10 billion powerhouse company representing nearly 340,000 agents across 120 countries. Both bringing strong luxury portfolios, the acquisition moves Compass further into a dominating position in the market. compass.com
CEO and founder Bill Rawlings; Photo by Joshua Chavez Photography
Atlanta’s Newest Luxury Real Estate Brokerage Launches
New boutique brokerage Peachtree Town & Country has officially launched. With two flagship Market Centers—one in Buckhead and one in Alpharetta, the company sets its sights on high-net worth clients and residential property. The firm was founded by Bill Rawlings, a respected Atlanta real estate executive with over 25 years of experience in the luxury real estate sector. The team is guided by cultural advisor Horst Schulze and supported by an esteemed group of local investors. peachtreetownandcountry.com