Another exhibition is coming in APRIL 2018, this time in the lobby-galleria of the KING CENTER for the PERFORMING ARTS in Melbourne, Florida. Although not open to the public daily, patrons of performances will be able to see this retrospective. This remains part of the 40th Anniversary celebrations of the [...]
"Feng Shui Dragon Lotus Iris" lamp. The fall of 2016 marks the 40th Anniversary of the founding of Preston Studios. A number of celebrations were planned, starting with a special exhibit August-October in the top floor gallery of the Capitol building in Tallahassee, Florida.
Preston Studios has worked extensively with the designers at the INSPIRATIONS SHOWROOM, which until earlier this year was located on US 1 in Melbourne, Florida. These doors illustrate a "transitional" approach to design - with contemporary lines using traditional materials. Wood fixture by Melbourne Architectural Millworks. Preston [...]
Preston Studios collaborates/works with many architects, builders, and especially interior designers. This 2014 entrance (above) was designed working with Toni Mays Interiors for a residence in Charolais, Viera, Florida. It features super thick Action Bevels, as well as three hand painted and kiln fired medallions by Stanley Klopfenstine, as well as [...]
Preston Studios received an important mention in the March 2014 edition of Modern Luxury Manhattan magazine. The studio donated their IRIS lamp for auction at Anne Hearst McInerney's annual Hearst Castle House Party, which raised a record amount at the September 2013 event. The studio donated once again in [...]
Over 24,000 design and construction professionals entered the 2011 IBS showhome through doors created by Preston Studios. The studio worked with interior designer Kate Clarke to produce works incorporating hand painted and fired elements by Stanley Klopfenstine, resulting in an "American Empire" period look. You can read more about this amazing event in 2011 at: [...]
