Winner of the Design ‘N Gather 2018 Competition Announced

The winning mosaic of the 2018 Design ‘N Gather competition, sponsored by Bostik, was revealed at a special reception in New York City. Architects, designers, and industry leaders gathered at the Cupola on the rooftop of The NoMad Hotel.

“Starry Nights” by Kavitha Iyer Was Selected for This Year’s Top Honor

The winning mosaic of Artaic’s 2018 Design ‘N Gather competition, sponsored by Bostik, was revealed at a special reception in New York City on Sunday, November 11th. Architects, designers, and industry leaders gathered at the Cupola on the rooftop of The NoMad Hotel to watch the unveiling of “Starry Nights” designed by Kavitha Iyer, Senior Design Manager, AIA, LEED AP of Marriott Global Design Strategies.

Utilizing Bostik’s Hydroment® Vivid™ Grout and Artaic’s Vitreous Glass tiles, Kavitha Iyer’s “Starry Nights” mosaic features an abstract scene of a starry sky with low hanging tree branches entwined in lights. The color palette contains moody blues, blended purples and night sky pinks with hints of gold glass tile to weave in the magic. The mosaic reimagines the simple experience of being under the "real" twinkling lights of the night sky, bringing them indoors into the Cupola’s elegant event space.

“I wanted to bring the outdoors in, evoking the experience of a star-lit dinner inside the walls of the Cupola. It’s a simulation — as if you are dining outside surrounded by trees with the city’s lights peeking through,” says Kavitha Iyer. ”I didn’t want to compete with what's already fabulous. New York is the ultimate hero and inspiration — this mosaic is meant to complement New York’s iconic skyline, a lasting interpretation of a memory that you can’t easily recreate. Artaic’s easy-to-use Tylist™ program gave me creative freedom to express my vision and it’s so humbling to see it installed in a space guest can enjoy for years to come.”

When asked if she had previous experience using the installation materials, including Bostik Grout, Iyer’s answer was a resounding, “Yes! For so many things! I work in the hospitality industry, with a phenomenal team of creative people, who every day dream up the next guest delight and how to truly make it come to life.”

“Kavitha’s mosaic was an outstanding fit for the Cupola” says Ted Acworth, CEO and Founder of Artaic. “The scene depicted in her design captured the essence of the hotel’s rooftop — it gives the room a feeling of intimacy, as if the guests are witness to a magical night sky.”

“Starry Nights" is a magnificent glass mosaic creation, beautifully installed, as well.” added Scott Banda, Bostik’s Director of Marketing and Business Development

In addition to winning the competition and having her work permanently installed in the Cupola, Iyer also was awarded a trip for two to Paris, compliments of Bostik.

In addition to the Design ‘N Gather winner, the People’s Choice Awards was introduced, where the popular choice designer was awarded with a dinner for two in The NoMad Hotel’s Cupola. This year, the People’s Choice Award was given to Kate Lux, Architectural & Interior Designer, Stantec. Her mosaic design “Monarchy” features a flutter of stunning Monarch butterflies, representative of the “nomadic” journey Monarch butterflies make throughout their lifespan, similar to that of the travelers that frequent The NoMad Hotel.

CLICK HERE to view the Design 'N Gather 2018 photo gallery.

For additional details, including submission criteria, and competition rules, please visit www.designngather.com.

About NoMad New York
NoMad New York is housed in a turn-of-the-century Beaux-Arts building that has been fully restored to its original grandeur with interiors by French designer Jacques Garcia. The hotel is intended as a fresh take on the classic grand hotels of Europe with a distinct New York sensibility. The design of the hotel was inspired by the Parisian flat of Garcia’s youth. The 168 rooms are residential in feel and decorated in his classic, timeless style. Each room is appointed with hand-selected, richly textured custom-designed furnishings and original artwork. The public spaces of the hotel, include a soaring center atrium, library, cocktail bar, dining room, and rooftop, which features food & beverage by award-winning chef Daniel Humm and restaurateur Will Guidara of New York's acclaimed Eleven Madison Park.Sydell Group own and operate the hotel and a few of their collaborations for the hotel include the retail space by Canadian brand, WANT Apothecary, which is their first ever-dedicated shop in the US, as well as the staff uniforms by Bespoken, and the custom artwork by Be-Poles.www.thenomadhotel.com

About Bostik, an Arkema company

Bostik, a subsidiary of the Arkema Group and a global player in specialty adhesives for the construction, consumer and industrial markets, develops innovative and multifunctional sealing and bonding solutions that have been shaping our daily lives for over 130 years. With an annual sales of 2.1 billion euros in 2019 and a presence in more than 40 countries 6,000 employees, the company is committed to meeting the major ecological, energy and technological challenges through its innovations. It is focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence to meet the expectations of its customers and partners. www.bostik.com .

About Arkema

Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a world-leading technology portfolio to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials. With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into three complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials – Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions – accounting for some 80% of Group sales, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, inter alia, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of €8.7 billion in 2019, and operates in some 55 countries with 20,500 employees worldwide. www.arkema.com.