Welcome to Life in Sutton Place, a weekly newsletter for people who live in Sutton Place - or plan to live in or visit New York.
In this Issue: We’re focusing on who designed a cool new greenspace in Midtown East with 3000 plants and 50 trees, what new art exhibit explores the design process of the French architect that created a signature style designing Paris' iconic metro entrances, how you can use the oldest Japanese market in the United States for healthy living, and where you can connect with your heart in Sutton Place.
5 things to do
RESTAURANT
1. Try a few Japanese specialty items from Katagiri: The oldest Japanese market in the United States is in Sutton Place. You can find everything from specialty in-season fruits and vegetables such as yuzu to a generous selection of soy products and nori.
New to Japanese cooking? Don't worry. To help you stay healthy this winter and incorporate Japanese food into your diet, the Japan Society is offering a free online talk “ Seasonality, Superfoods and Other Secrets of Japanese Cuisine ” on December 7th about Japanese food and its connection with the seasons, longevity, and wellness. You can sign up here .
Katagiri , 224 East 59th Street.
MUSEUM
2. See How Paris Got Its Curves at the Cooper Hewitt: Art Nouveau architect, Hector Guimard, best known for designing the Paris Métro stations (1899-1900) was also a savvy entrepreneur and marketer.
The new exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt, Hector Guimard: How Paris Got Its Curves (through May 23, 2023) invites you to understand the Art Nouveau architect’s work and design process in a new way.
Similar to his American contemporary, Frank Lloyd Wright, Guimard, who attended the École des Beaux-Arts, designed complete environments creating a style of his own, known as “Le Style Guimard.” His architectural creations include not only the branding for the Paris Métro and apartment buildings such as Le Castel Béranger, 8-10 rue Agar and his own private residence Hôtel Guimard in the 16th arrondissement but also painting, sculpture, graphics, and typography.
While his organic structures inspired by nature and technology for the Paris Métro were initially met with contempt, they now are a beloved symbol of Paris. You can still find 86 of the original 141 iconic designs the next time you are in Paris.
Cooper Hewitt, 2 East 91st Street
ARCHITECTURE
3. Breathe the fresh air while looking at the new greenspace at 55th and Madison. The public garden, designed by Snøhetta , the Norwegian architectural firm involved in creating everything from the Summit at One Vanderbilt in New York to the renovation of the Museé Carnavelet in Paris, includes “100 places to sit,” rock garden, and water feature.
The design plays with height and scale to create a unique and welcoming open-air escape in Midtown East. 3000 regional plants and 50 trees including magnolia and evergreens are thoughtfully placed throughout the space to create a meandering effect.
Created as part of the renovation plan for 550 Madison, historical architectural elements from the landmarked Philip Johnson and John Burgee-designed building are integrated into the design, such as circular details that repeat throughout the garden.
550 Madison, 55th and Madison.
NATURE
4. Connect with your heart: And feel nothing but love from these trees in Sutton Place Park.
PEOPLE
5. Imagine yourself living in Holden Caulfield’s world in Sutton Place:
“Mr. and Mrs. Antolini had this very swanky apartment over on Sutton Place, with two steps that you go down to get in the living room, and a bar and all. I’d been there quite a few times……”
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