Nantucket Show 2013

designer biographies 2013 Jamie Drake: A veteran in the interior design industry, Jamie Drake started Drake Design Associates immediately after graduation from Parsons School of Design. Known for his ability to artfully merge traditional and modern styles, Jamie Drake has designed spaces for clients ranging from Madonna to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Brian J. McCarthy: Born in Washington, D.C., Brian J. McCarthy grew up with an appreciation for architecture and design, leading him to study at the Pratt Institute. He opened Brian J. McCarthy, Inc., in 1991 in New York City and has designed spaces all over the world, including the State Rooms in Winfield House, the second-largest property in London, exceeded only by Buckingham Palace. Alex Papachristidis: Born and raised in New York City, Alex Papachristidis began his career while still a student at Parsons School of Design. He established Alex Papachristidis Interiors in 1987 and is known for his unique style of combining modern and eclectic elements with luxurious and traditional design.