“It’s a shame to only have dreams at night. You should have a few opportunities during the day.” This wistful quote from Stephen Alesch speaks volumes about the spaces he and Robin Standefer create as architects and designers. Their firm Roman & Williams, is named for their grandparents, paying homage to another era. Together, they draw on the evocative moods, textures, and meaningful objects that linger somewhere between past and present. Their work is infused with memory and allows participants to connect with a more romantic and important time.
Alesch still renders all of their presentations by hand, a skill he has preserved and honed from an early age. Standefer evolved her skills as a painter into creating sets for the likes of Scorsese. As a team they have developed an approach to creating buildings and interiors that reveres craft and tradition, combined with a contemporary viewpoint. This unique vision has lead to a number of important public and private projects including the Ace Hotel, The Standard Hotel, and 211 Elizabeth.
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COMMENTS
March 31, 2010
Congratulations, this is a great follow-up to the Billykirk film. I've read plenty of and about Roman & Williams but this put a human identity to the duo that I think their work demands.
Cheers Tom,
Aaron.”
March 31, 2010
Absolutely inspiring both visually and in content. ”
March 31, 2010
"...sort of taboo in our society where individuality is, like, the highest most sacred thing and i pride myself on being very individualistic, but i also love to submit myself to something more important."- Stephen Alesch
wow what an amazing thing to realize, and stand by. ”
March 31, 2010
Beautiful work. Creators of experiences. Inspiring.
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March 31, 2010
truly inspiring. well done. ”
April 1, 2010
Superb!
I have been so much interested in this firm.
Thank you!”
April 2, 2010
Absolutely inspiring. Beautiful work and words. Thank you!”
April 2, 2010
such a beautiful film.. thank you... it's left me deep in thought, or perhap in a dream like meditation....”
April 3, 2010
Amazing work; amazing film; amazing ideas!”
April 5, 2010
This film was so worth waiting for! Loved how the music and photography conveyed the designers' expressions of their artistic dreams.”
April 11, 2010
Fantastic, I loved every aspect of it. Keep up the great work. Think I just might see it again...and again...and”
April 12, 2010
Very well put together piece of work. Great work!
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April 16, 2010
Amazing work with the lights on this video, really inspiring, thanks!”
April 23, 2010
beautiful. you guys really nailed the lighting!”
June 2, 2010
Great video”
June 11, 2010
what we should all hope for...aspire towards...and be lucky enough to experience first hand....”
July 24, 2010
excellent piece. beautiful lighting & camera work
really captures Stephen and Robin's artistic spirit & aesthetic”