Adam Tihany

Adam D. Tihany
Born Adam David Tihany
(1948-01-01) 1 January 1948
Transylvania, Romania
Alma mater Politecnico di Milano
Occupation Hospitality Designer
Years active 1978–present
Title Principal of Tihany Design
Website www.tihanydesign.com

Adam D. Tihany (born Transylvania in 1948) is an internationally renowned hospitality designer based in New York. He founded multidisciplinary design firm Tihany Design in 1978, and is considered the originator of the title ‘restaurant designer.’ His firm has created hotel and dining properties acclaimed for their luxury and innovation at some of the most iconic properties in the world. Tihany was named one of the greatest American interior architects by The New York Times in 2001.

Early Life and Education

Born in Transylvania, Adam D. Tihany spent his childhood in Jerusalem [1] and later studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano in Italy. He jumped at the first opportunity to move to America, and In 1978, he established his own multidisciplinary New York design firm. With the 1981 creation of La Coupole, the first grand café in New York City, Tihany discovered his niche. Restaurant design allowed him the opportunity to design everything from the interiors and furniture to the Bernardaud table top and uniforms. He is often credited as being the first self-labeled ‘restaurant designer,’ and went on to pave the way in celebrity chef collaborations. His early years in the industry ignited a passion for food and hospitality that in 1987 manifested itself as co-ownership in Remi restaurants. Together with partner and executive chef Francesco Antonucci, Tihany continued to own and operate the brand for 25 years.[2]

Career

Restaurant Design

Tihany has built his career around the art of hospitality. In the restaurant industry, he was one of the first designers to collaborate with acclaimed culinary stars such as Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Charlie Palmer, Heston Blumenthal, Paul Bocuse, and Pierre Gagnaire. Tihany has created several restaurants for Chef Thomas Keller, including the celebrated Per Se and Bouchon restaurants, as well as recently opened The Grill on Seabourn Quest. He worked extensively with the Maccioni family, collaborating on eight projects including Le Cirque 2000, Osteria del Circo and the contemporary Italian restaurant, Sirio. Chef Daniel Boulud and the designer have created three restaurants together, including Boulud’s flagship, Daniel, in New York City.

Hotels & Other Hospitality

Tihany’s hotel work can be found in some of the most iconic properties in the world, including One & Only Cape Town resort in South Africa, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, Westin Chosun in Seoul, The Joule in Dallas, The King David Hotel in Jerusalem, The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Breakers in Palm Beach, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, and the Four Seasons Dubai DIFC. Now setting his sight on the seas, Tihany is bringing is visionary design concepts to the next generation of Holland America and Seabourn vessels, slated for delivery between 2016-2018. He will also serve as Creative Director for the new Costa Cruises, overseeing a team of acclaimed design firms in the development of Italy’s Finest.

Product Design

Tihany has licensed product lines for several notable companies: Pace Collection and McGuire; Villeroy & Boch and Schönwald china, hardware for Valli & Valli; lighting for Lucifer and Baldinger and linens for Frette. His longstanding association with Christofle has resulted in Collection 3000, Urban flatware, and K + T Hollowware designed with Thomas Keller. He recently collaborated with Poltrona Frau in the creation of The Stanley Chair, which debuted in the company’s new home theater collection in spring of 2016.

Philosophy

Since the conception of Tihany Design, Adam D. Tihany has perpetuated the significance of operating a small scale firm. He views each project as a unique entity, custom-taliloring to fit the vision of the client and stay true to location. His studio maintains the philosophy that every project should ilicit an experience that remains relevant and meaningful for all the years of its existence.

Honors and Awards

Tihany's contribution to design has been recognized with numerous honors and awards including an Honorary Doctorate from the New York School of Interior Design and induction into the Interior Design Hall of Fame in 1991. Tihany was recognized by Who’s Who in Food and Beverage in the United States by The James Beard Foundation in 1997, named Bon Appetit’s Designer of the Year in 2001, and awarded the prestigious Lawrence Israel Prize from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2005.[3] He was appointed Art Director of The Culinary Institute of America in 2011 and currently sits on Pratt Institute’s Board of Trustees.

Books

Notable Projects

Hotels

Restaurants

Cruise Ships

Exhibits

References

  1. ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/03/garden/adam-d-tihany-on-his-work-for-celebrity-restaurateurs.html?_r=0
  2. ↑ http://www.tihanydesign.com/?a=about
  3. ↑ http://www.tihanydesign.com/?a=about

http://www.tihanydesign.com/?a=projects

External links

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