Shuster Design News

On this page we will be providing information about our latest projects, and keeping you up to date with the Shuster Design Associates' activities and projects.

January 2007

Louis Shuster and his new studio were featured in Home Fort Lauderdale magazine. Louis had bought an historic building designed by the noted architect Dan Duckham. This building was in need of restoration and the article covers the process. See more

24th January 2003

Louis Shuster featured in DCOTA ad campaign The Design Center of the Americas featured Design and Style Icon, Louis Shuster in a special advertising campaign in the Palm Beach Coast and other prestigious publications throughout South Florida. See more

Recent Installations and Commissions

This has been an extraordinary year for exciting high-end residential and commercial projects.

When shopping on Atlantic Avenue in Delray, drop in at the Aura Restaurant for a marvelous gourmet dinner. Shuster Design Associates created a casual, but elegant South Beach-type interior on this trendy street of fine shops and eateries.

Krystin and Mike Bilton are your hosts at Aura, and are simply delightful clients. The food is truly an experience for the discriminating palate, and the surroundings are comfortable, warm, and friendly. A 3½ star rating ... try it!!! (and tell them Shuster sent you). They're located at 290 E. Atlantic Avenue (561) 243-2686.

We are completing a fabulous installation at the new, palatial 'Excelsior' on the ocean in Boca Raton. This breathtaking 4,000 square foot apartment boasts exotic wood floors and an eclectic mix of the finest furnishings and finishes. Shuster Design's Eric Dryer, is responsible for his architectural wonder, replete with granite walls, multi-level ceilings, and state-of-the-art electronics. Look for this installation as a feature in upcoming interior design publications.

As a result of two recent and successful installations in Porto Vita (Aventura) and Mizner Grand (Boca Raton) Shuster Design has recently been chosen for additional projects - both luxury hi-rises. We are looking forward to completing both projects in late fall 2003.

Shuster Design Associates has been retained to design three projects in DCOTA (The Design Center of the Americas). Two prominent showrooms, Inside/Out and Jeffrey Michaels, have hired the firm to renovate and redesign these spaces to provide designers with more lines in comfortable and workable environments. In addition, Mr. Marvin Danto, the visionary developer of the DCOTA complex (the nation’s largest design campus), has engaged Louis Shuster to design a conference center and design lounge in DCOTA.

The presentation was well received and the spaces will provide designers with a functional facility to meet with her clients; the conference center will be used for meetings, lectures, and special presentations. A fall completion is scheduled.

Speaking of DCOTA - a 'Designer Evening' was recently hosted by the design center, featuring notable designers and industry leaders, speaking to their peers on various subjects. Louis spoke to a standing-room-only crowd on the topic of 'how to keep a client for life.' The dialogue included helpful hints and tips from his 22 years of experience and interactions with his coveted clientele.

Joan Kerns, Executive Vice-President of DCOTA, recently retained Louis Shuster to design her own home. Both an honor and a privilege, Louis renovated, re-designed and installed this estate home in Boca Raton's Broken Sound in just eight weeks in time for Joan's engagement party. Our best wishes to Joan Kerns and Alan Kaufman on their marriage in August!!

The Dream Team
A team of construction and design experts has been assembled to transform several older properties throughout the Fort Lauderdale area. The first, a 5,000 square foot waterfront estate on the Las Olas Isles, is now under way.

Paskoski Construction, the architectural firm of A.T. Franco and Associates and Shuster Design, will pool their talents in converting this typical 1970's structure into a Spanish Mediterranean-style residence - with a price tag in excess of two million dollars!

Demolition will begin at the end of the summer.

Completion of a fabulous Harbor Beach estate home is slated for completion August/September. This 6,000 square foot waterfront home was built by Jack Mancini, President of Magna Casa Homes in Fort Lauderdale for a prominent local entrepreneur. The two-story estate features a gymnasium, temperature-controlled wine room, two-story great room with stained glass ceiling, exterior gas lanterns, pool side fireplace and gazebo, and every amenity on the market today. Headed by Louis Shuster, designers Gage Hartung, and Clayton Wedner have worked on this project from inception to installation. This is definitely one you'll be reading about.

A very unique 'Island Retreat' on the intracoastal waterway in Lighthouse Point will be completed by early September. The 6 000 plus square foot home will echo the look of the developer's island properties and the many communities he’s developed throughout the Bahamas... a relaxed tropical motif with tin roof, painted white porches and paddle fans, shell-stone floors and shutters, will provide a familiar environment for this young progressive developer and his family. Designer Gage Hartung worked extensively on this unique interior and has done a brilliant job.

Shuster Design extends our best wishes to Ed and Jennifer Colson on the recent birth of their son, Trace, and happiness in their new home.

Recent Publications
We are so fortunate to receive wonderful press and media coverage for our work. With the efforts of our design team, coupled with the extraordinary talent of photographers, Kim Sargent, our work has received incredible acclaim -

Veranda Magazine (March/April), a fine national interior design publication featured Louis' Fort Lauderdale home.

Florida International Magazine (July/August), South Florida's #1 lifestyle publication, focused on the design visionaries of Florida - an eight-page spread was devoted to Louis, his approach to design, and several views of his own home (once the original site of the Cuban Consulate).

Trends Magazine (a popular) New Zealand-based publication) has requested photos of several recent Shuster Design installations. Look for our work in upcoming issues. The magazine is available in most bookstores and news stands. (For our magazine coverage click here)

Shuster Design on The Air!
HGTV-(Home and Garden Television) has aired two spots featuring a tour of a magnificent Fisher Island apartment designed by Shuster Design. 'Design at Nine' spotlights and outstanding high-end residential interiors by the country's leading designers.

The Best of Boca - A local television program, featuring notables who reside in Palm Beach County recently featured a spot with DCOTA's Joan Kerns, Executive Vice-President and General Manager. When asked whom Joan selected to design her own home, she replied, "Louis Shuster, Shuster Design Associates!" She went on to say she had worked with the firm on her previous home and enjoyed the entire process. The program aired in May.

Barbara Katz - The renowned Boca Raton couturier's advertisements are seen several times a day on notable cable TV stations. The 30 seconds spots featuring Barbara's magnificent ladies sportswear and evening gowns were all filmed at Villa Nora, Louis Shuster's Spanish Mission home, in Fort Lauderdale. Look for these commercials and the 'Unmistakable Signatures' of both design visionaries. Incidentally, Shuster Design is responsible for the interior design of Barbara's dress salon as well as her Boca Raton residence.

Competition is Good
Shuster Design Associates has garnered two more awards for design excellence - Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine, a high profile Palm Beach publication, has awarded Shuster Design first place in two categories for their yearly design competition. Both entries (a sitting room and bar area) were given to the firm for Shuster's own home.

A black-tie extravaganza, honoring all the winners is to be held at the Bear's Club in Jupiter in September.

Louis was the recipient of the designer Excellence Award at the Night of the Stars Gala 2002 at DCOTA. Sponsored by the national and local design organizations, this is the first time for this ward category. Unlike other awards given for design work in specific categories and budgets, Louis’ award was presented on the basis of his contributions to the design community, reputation and dedication to his craft. Over 1,500 designers, showroom owners, and industry leaders were in attendance. Following his acceptance speech Louis received a standing ovation!!!