MARRAM X CHAPTER:
Design DialogueS

The inaugural Design Dialogues session brings together practitioners at the intersection of design and surf culture to examine surf's lasting impact on design, creativity, craftsmanship, and coastal culture. Join us for a conversation between Tommy Zung, Nina Freudenberger, and Michael Foley, moderated by Sophie Aliece Hollis.

From the cedar-clad houses of the 1970s to today’ssculptural beach homes, the Hamptons has long been a testing ground for modernresidential architecture. Generations of creatives have interpreted theregion’s light, landscape, and informal lifestyle in new ways. In thisconversation, architects Vincent Appel and Oliver Freundlich join designjournalist Adrian Madlener to explore the evolution of Hamptons modernism andhow today’s designers are building on that legacy.

From screened porches to sliding walls of glass, houses in the Hamptons are often designed to open as much as they enclose. Moderated by Architectural Record editor in chief, Josephine Minutillo, this conversation between architect Robert Young, interior designer Damon Liss, and landscape architect, Christopher LaGuardia examines how summer houses embrace the outdoors—from layouts and material choices to the subtle details that shape how people connect with the coastal landscape.

Whether it's a trip to the local farm stand, a meal out at a restaurant, a beachside cookout, or a dinner party at home, food has an incredible power of bringing people together. This conversation examines how design influences the way we come together to eat, and the way hospitality anchors social life out East.

Inspired by the rhythms of the natural landscape, this conversation between New York’s leading floral designers and artists explore how blooms bring beauty, seasonality, and a sense of place to the spaces we inhabit and the experiences we create.

The kitchen is no longer just for cooking—it’s often the most used, most visible room in the house. Designers are rethinking how it functions, from layout and storage to the role of appliances and materials. Leading interior designers weigh in on how kitchens are being designed to work harder while still feeling effortless

The Hamptons garden is evolving—from manicured lawns and crisp hedges to something looser, more natural, and more connected to the coastal landscape. Leading landscape designers explore what makes a garden feel good right now and how to achieve it.

For decades, the Hamptons has been both a retreat and a creative hub for artists and collectors. Many houses here are designed around art—from light-filled galleries to living rooms that double as exhibition spaces. This conversation explores the process of collecting and living with art, and how architects design spaces that support both everyday life and serious collections.

The best interiors feel like they’ve come together over time—not decorated all at once. Think texture, patina, and pieces that don’t quite match but somehow work. This conversation looks at how designers are creating spaces that feel relaxed, personal, and quietly put together.

Lighting has a huge impact on our mood, our schedules, and the overall feel of a space. It’s also one of the most compelling elements of interior design in its own right. The Hamptons are home to a number of leading lighting designers and brands that have long shaped how spaces function and feel out East. Here, we’ll talk about the psychology, technical precision, and the quiet yet critical beauty of lighting design.

Building in the Hamptons comes with a distinct set of constraints, from zoning and coastal regulations to material performance and construction logistics. Homes that appear effortless often involve a high level of coordination and decision-making behind the scenes. This conversation looks at what it takes to build in this environment, and how architects, builders, and clients navigate those realities to get it right.