Z. Davis Interiors, LTD is a design firm dedicated to the
expression of ideas through Architecture and Interior
Design. The
firm’s
interest in an investigative architectural process makes
the approach to each project unique and specific with regard
to the
client, site and building type. The firm’s professional
experience encompasses a wide range of design and production
of residential, retail, hospitality, civic and corporate
projects throughout the United States and abroad. Ms. Davis
and Ms. Valente
became partners after a long friendship and genuine respect
for each other’s work. In order to provide
a full design service they combined their expertise
to
execute
high quality
projects
to clients demanding original, personalized
and carefully detailed design solutions.
Satisfying the client throughout the design process is a foremost
concern of ZdI. The firm will strive to uncover,
understand and address the needs of the client.
Z. Davis Interiors, LTD seeks the client’s full understanding
of the design and building process. The firm is extremely respectful
of financial constraints, implementing innovative design solutions
to bridge the gap between budget and project.
Z. Davis
Ms.
Davis after graduating with a Masters degree in Fine Arts established
Z. Davis Interiors Ltd, in 1991. The interior design firm serviced
the residential and commercial markets. Her portfolio represents
a wide range of styles with a continuous focus of staying true
to the integrity of each project. Her commercial projects include
but not limited to; the US headquarters of Davidoff of Geneva,
the executive offices of Christie’s Auction House, an
industry advisor for Price Water House, the redesign and restoration
of
Gramercy Park lobby, along with the design of several retail
stores in New York City.
Ms. Davis is proud of the close relationships with her clients
in the US and abroad. Clients stay loyal because of the close
bond that develops and mutual trust while working together. Here
genuine relationship with her clients enabled Ms. Davis to be
called upon designing not only primary residences but also providing
design services to the country house, as well as, third and fourth
homes nationally and internationally.
Through international travel with her husband and great fondness
for golf, she developed an expertise to the sacred environment
where golfers gather. Traveling among the great names and personalities
in the golf world, she has since been a consultant to golf club
developments in United States.
Along with her success as an Interior Designer she makes time
participating in various organizations. She is a former member
of the Greenwich Junior League, she Chaired the Renaissance Ball
for the benefit of the Bruce Museum, as well as, Fundraising
for several International Children Charities. Her most recent
community outreach was Women-in-Design, where she committed her
time to becoming a mentor to underprivileged youth in Harlem.
Monica Valente
Ms.
Valente holds an undergraduate degree in Architecture and Cultural
Studies from Pratt Institute. She
is currently obtaining
a Master’s in International Development in New York City
where she has expanded her expertise within the international
realm of architecture and design.
She has both studied and worked abroad on various architectural
research projects in Rome, Macchu Picchu, and Mallorca. Her several
years of experience have been with world renown architecture
firms such as Perkins Eastman Architects and Pelli Clarke Pelli,
as well as, Arcadia Associates, Partners for Architecture, Vigneau
and Associates and Form Design Studio. Aside from her years of
work in architecture and interior design, she spends her free
time volunteering in organizations such as Habitat for Humanity
and Earthwatch.
Ms. Valente recently launched Women-in-Design, a pilot program
at Stanley Isaacs Youth Development Center in New York City.
Women-in-Design is a four-week program geared towards female
youth age 13 thru 17 who are struggling in mainstream education
or having difficulties finding a career path. The workshop brought
together women holding executive positions in the design industry
with underprivileged female youth to promote and foster career
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