Document sits down with the duo behind the boundary-breaking interiors firm to trace how their personal and professional histories inform their forward-looking designs
George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, the founding duo of design studio Yabu Pushelberg, have shaped some of the world’s most iconic spaces. Established in 1980, their firm is known for its diverse projects that span hospitality, retail, and <a href="https://yabupushelberg.com/interior/residential">residential interiors</a>
Yabu Pushelberg designed a retail space for Club Monaco
the duo won a James Beard Award for their work on the Monsoon Restaurant and Lounge
This award raised the firm’s stock in the hospitality industry
where they simultaneously completed their first and second hotel projects: The W in New York and the Four Seasons Hotel Marunouchi in Tokyo
the pair has built an international reputation with its forward-thinking aesthetics
applying their concepts to retail spaces Bergdorf Goodman’s New York flagship
hotels like Ian Schrager’s EDITION hotels in London and Miami Beach
and restaurants like Jean Georges’s The Fulton
“All of these markers that pushed us forward were not orchestrated
they were not premeditated,” says Yabu of his firm’s successful beginnings
“They were situations that were a lot of luck and timing.”
Pushelberg attended design school because there were no examinations required
marked by his family’s experience of discrimination as Japanese Canadians
fostered a mindset that would later shape his creative perspective and push him into the world of design
The pair would later find each other within the same program at the renowned School for Interior Design at what’s today called the Toronto Metropolitan University
and a refusal to adhere to conventional paths
Yabu Pushelberg’s pioneering work helped elevate the field of interior design and influenced a generation of architects
they channel their professional success into giving back
particularly to LGBTQ+ and minority communities
Their ongoing work is a testament to their passion for design and dedication to making a lasting impact
the pair sit down with Editor-in-Chief Nick Vogelson to share the equally funny and tender parts of their origin story in design
along with what drives their vision for their firm’s future
Nick Vogelson: I would love to start with your origin story
But I also want to touch on Studio 54 and your experience in New York in the ’70s
Glenn Pushelberg: My parents came from not much
I was accepted to three schools: fine arts
and a program called interior design in Toronto which had no examination
I didn’t take hotel administration because I’d have to live at home and I wanted to get out of a small town
So I took the third one because there were no examinations
George Yabu: And it was a very nascent profession at the time
except I grew up in a household on the Japanese reserve [based on] Buddhist teachings
despite what the message was [in Canada] at the time
We had a difficult childhood because of what happened at that moment
What I figured out way too late was this discrimination and racism that happened
where they took citizenship away and everyone’s belongings
and they auctioned off [my father’s] boat building and the house that he built for my mother—all gone
You could only take what you could carry in your hands and get on the train
and they dumped you off the middle of British Columbia
you gotta look forward.’ What he was driving at in being a total tyrant was that he was trying to toughen us up
the French cabinet minister that was murdered by the separatists in Montreal
and the government used that same War Measures Act that they used against the Japanese
‘I can’t be as good as my sisters,’ and so I thought ‘I can’t go into academia,’ so I applied in different places
George: It’s a strange parallel with Glenn in that way
Glenn: I think our ambition comes from our families
and having to prove ourselves based on what our parents had to go through
Nick: It&#8217;s interesting to hear how your backgrounds informed a lot of your early decisions
did getting involved in interior design in the ’70s feel prescient
we were in Toronto and at the time there were only two or three really decent firms doing work
our school at Ryerson—the School of Interior Design—came from an upholstery program in the late ’50s
That’s how it was tied to Susie Homemaker in the mid-century
Interior design was fluff and it wasn’t a real profession
We sort of made up the industry and what it can do for our clients
but there is some practical purpose and value in interiors
Nick: You’re talking about this really important idea that you helped influence and educate a generation of interior designers
How conscious were you both that that was on the horizon
but our focus is mainly to give and teach people
so it’s like ‘What’s next?’ We have a comfortable life
We just had a meeting today with the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario)
and our motive behind that is to show younger gay people their history from the ’70s and ’80s
Nick: What was your experience like in the ’70s and ’80s in New York nightlife
It feels like that informed a lot of your creativity whether direct or indirect
what informed us was the coming together of high and low
Thwart was a frisson that made it exciting
George: Also the absence of technology allowed you to express yourself freely
Nick: That’s a point that definitely reverberated through culture
The idea that the way you express yourself is much more guarded now
or performative in a way that maybe it wasn’t then
there’s the intensity of euphoria that you got past the velvet rope
you got the feeling of ‘We all belong together.’ That euphoric energy kept building up to a point where it was like
I realized I never felt psychologically free from everything than in that one space
Nick: So much of your practice interweaves the personal
I wanted to ask you about any mentors who have helped shape your practice and your vision in the early stage of your career
She married her university husband who was gay and left him
but then he was murdered by a trick one night
let’s go draw in the park.’ We’d go to a bar next to the park
She’d get a pencil out and draw a ouija board and we’d play
‘Let’s go to this bar,’ like this is enough sketching in the greenhouse
and she took us because her husband was gay
It was about working from your instincts and not working from your fear of things
Having a great practice like we do is never about starting with making money
Nick: What does living fearlessly mean for you in practice
Glenn: The same question is calculating risk
I remember when we almost went bankrupt in 1990
we decided to go to Harvard summer school of business for architects and designers
and one of the key things they said is to have a successful practice
you have to be focused on one like: hospital design
We opened a studio in New York but we were born in Toronto
Nick: What were some of the early milestones for you
I&#8217;m sure there have been many along your career
but I&#8217;m curious when things became real for you
George: All of these markers that pushed us forward were not orchestrated
they were not premeditated; they were situations that were a lot of luck and timing
Friends of ours said ‘Oh I have these two guys who don’t quite have all their shit together
but give them a shot and see what they can do.’ So we came up with the color marker concept in 1985 based on MUJI—no name
basic packaging—and we sold shirts and chinos that looked like stuff that would belong at a grocery store
Glenn: We started doing these big retail stores
George: We were lucky that people had faith in us
And I attribute to that the fact that we&#8217;ve made great milestones over our existence
Maybe we wouldn’t be where we are if we’re so focused on being balanced
Nick: When you’re dealing with global clients
you’re also dealing with different ideas of space and civic space and common space and all of these fundamental questions come up
How do you approach cultural differences from the perspective of space
Glenn: I think the idea of applying research
which can be qualitative or quantitative research
what the methods of building things are there
what the coding of aesthetics mean in different cultures… I think it’s also even in the simple things
how you communicate with people easiest to get what you need for yourself and them
George: I think we&#8217;re very desirable—hopefully— because we didn&#8217;t say
and we’d ask ‘How do you do it?’ and go from there
Nick: I also wanted to touch on what makes you get up in the morning every day
and part of that is the artists that you want to support
making sure to give back to minorities—victims of war
We’re also interested in doing museums and galleries
finding new technologies that are interesting to us
George: I think that’s what’s powered us to be who we are today
We tried to live knowing that what goes up must come down
Remaining curious is central to all of that
New York’s <a href="https://galeriemagazine.com/erica-samuels-upper-east-side/">Upper East Side</a> is more known for its impressive architecture, from Georgian and Neo-Italian Renaissance to Victorian, Classical, and <a href="https://galeriemagazine.com/new-york-apartment-homage-to-art-deco/">Art Deco</a>
the neighborhood has been experiencing a wave of new-build luxury condos over the past few years that hover over the neighborhood and add to the city’s ever-growing skyline
Founded by George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg
the firm aims to tell stories through design and evoke emotional experiences
while blending Japanese minimalism and innovative modern designs
Classical architecture is knit into the fabric of the Upper East Side
The facade is embossed with sculpted details and carved wildflowers
including the building’s signature oak leaf motif
The building honors the neighborhood’s legacy
while representing a new generation of Upper East Side living with hotel-like amenities
and functional layouts that adhere to the needs of today’s younger buyers
“Our design for 255 East 77th Street is rooted in the idea of bridging generations—creating a balanced space that resonates with both the younger generation returning to the Upper East Side and their families who have long resided there,” <a href="https://galeriemagazine.com/yabu-pushelberg/">Glenn Pushelberg</a> tells Galerie
“By distilling Classical architectural elements through a contemporary lens
we crafted an environment that feels both sophisticated and approachable.”
The building will feature two- to seven-bedroom residences that span half floors and full floors
as well as six dramatic Penthouse residences that crown the tower
The residences are lined with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood each space with natural light and include a muted color palette and high-quality materials and features
including white oak floors in a herringbone patterns
“We aimed to balance the duality of traditional uptown living with modern New York sensibilities,” George Yabu says
“Drawing from the Classical and Victorian architectural styles that give the Upper East Side its timeless elegance and rhythm
we designed every detail—from the crown molding and arches to the patterned stone floors—to honor the neighborhood’s heritage
With the oak leaf motif repeating along the building’s exterior
we thought it would be fun to bring that element inside in a more whimsical way
inspiring a playful mosaic pattern for the pool and subtle touches of the motif on the entry door pulls.”
Amenities include a striking 75-foot-long pool with double-height barrel ceilings and massive arched windows; 24-hour concierge-attended lobby; Winter Garden; state-of-the-art fitness and yoga facilities; treatment room; movie theater; recording studio for music practice
or podcasting; a golf simulator; children’s playroom with custom mural art; and a porte-cochère
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the project&#8217;s position atop Japan&#8217;s tallest residential building serves as both a physical and metaphorical statement about luxury residential design in the 21st century
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The collaboration revealed a sophisticated dialogue between exterior monumentality and interior intimacy
Their approach transformed the potentially overwhelming scale of the Mori JP Tower into a series of carefully considered experiences that begin at the private ground floor entrance
the designers establish their elemental theme with a dramatic tension between weight and weightlessness
A monumental suspended sculpture appears to defy gravity as it floats above a serene reflection pond
transforming the entrance into a contemplative threshold that creates a natural pause
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Tokyo represents a deep immersion into the Aman lifestyle in the heart of the city and sets a new standard for luxury residences not just in Japan but globally
The execution of this project is second-to-none
with a consideration of every detail and refinement in the design which creates an instant feeling of calm
and peace upon arrival and represents a successful collaboration between Aman and Mori Building Co
demonstrates our commitment to delivering the revered Aman way of living at the highest level.&#8221;
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The material palette is kept neutral and quiet
employing what Yabu Pushelberg describes as muted and earthbound colors that mimic the layers of the earth
This strategy extends beyond mere aesthetics – it represents a deeper understanding of luxury residential design in an age of environmental consciousness
and contemplative spaces acknowledges the psychological need for natural references in dense urban environments
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Traditional Japanese spatial concepts are reinterpreted through contemporary materials and technologies
while Western notions of comfort are refined through Japanese principles of restraint
The result is neither strictly Japanese nor Western
but rather a new vocabulary of luxury that speaks to global sensibilities while remaining grounded in local context
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Glenn Pushelberg and George Yabu know a thing or two about design. The interior design duo are the force behind the <a href="https://yabupushelberg.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="color-link" title="https://yabupushelberg.com/" data-ga-track="ExternalLink:https://yabupushelberg.com/" aria-label="Yabu Pushelberg">Yabu Pushelberg</a> design firm
Pushelberg and Yabu have been working together for 45 years
and have revamped Bergdorf Goodman&#x27;s flagship in New York
They have worked on creating decorative objects with Italian brand Pampaloni
not to mention a pop-up store for Goop and a lounge in Las Vegas for Bruno Mars called The Pinky Ring
The design approach couldn’t have had better timing—it ties into our obsession with Wild West fashion
From ottomans inspired by motorcycle jackets to desert friendly fare
Pushelberg and Yabu have turned to desert culture and the wild west as inspiration for the hotels
Look at Beyonce&#x27;s Cowboy Carter album
Pharell&#x27;s Americana Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2024 collection
“It&#x27;s just a total nod to creativity,” said Yabu
It led them to thinking about their youth and the movie Easy Rider with Dennis Hopper
The film came out in 1969 and set the tone for the 1970s bad boy—motorbike
“We started to riff on the desert and the grittiness of motorcycle guys and gals,” said Pushelberg
“We wanted to design something that felt it belonged in LA
downtown LA—mashed up and perfectly imperfect.”
(Original Caption) Dennis Hopper (L) and Peter Fonda riding bikes in a scene from the movie Easy Rider
The design duo wanted to riff on what they felt downtown LA always represented
and there’s unconventional art that frames the views of the landscape and sky and the rest of the city,” said Pushelberg
The hotels tap into this western chic inspiration
“We hit on the metaphor of Easy Rider &#x27;cause it kind of epitomized how we felt about it,” said Yabu
and what’s happening on a micro level even in a community in downtown LA
“These hotels are kind of in balance with each other,” said Pushelberg
“One is a little bit edgier—the Moxy—and one is a little bit less edgy—the AC Hotel-but they both have slightly different purposes
They each have their own personality to them.”
after graduating from Ryerson University in Toronto (now called Toronto Metropolitan University)
they would visit downtown LA “when it was desolate and derelict
He compares the lobby of the AC Hotel to being at a fashion show
“The lobby is really more like a promenade,” he said
There’s this social interaction or the ability to choose if I want to be part of the party or look at the party
wall sculptures made of wood and abstract paintings which give it a moody vibe
AC Hotels were a Spanish brand before it was bought by Marriott International in 2011
and we wanted to give it some edge to it because downtown LA deserves that,” said Yabu
Their inspiration for this hotel, which is located from Crypto.com, LA Live and the Los Angeles Convention Center, and features 12 eclectic dining and entertaining concepts, including <a href="https://www.level8dtla.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="color-link" title="https://www.level8dtla.com/" data-ga-track="ExternalLink:https://www.level8dtla.com/" aria-label="Level 8">Level 8</a> by Houston Hospitality
was asking themselves this question: ‘what would it feel like to be an artist living in downtown LA?’
“We each have an aspirational dream of an alternative life that we that I&#x27;ve got wedged into,” said Pushelberg
“It feels like an artist&#x27;s loft in LA
Everything is a manifestation of mood and emotion
As Yabu explains: “There&#x27;s always this creative force behind being pioneers in different neighborhoods
as challenging a neighborhood as downtown LA was
And look at it now; the momentum of the Broad Museum and all these galleries collectively building it up
It&#x27;s a place that we wanted to be a part of and feel the guests would want to be a part of.”
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One afternoon last fall, while en route to their Tribeca office, George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg stopped by the gallery 125 Newbury. The life partners were drawn by the gallery’s <a href="https://www.artsy.net/artist/peter-hujar">Peter Hujar</a> exhibition “Echoes,” featuring images of queer life in New York City spanning from the Stonewall riots in the 1970s and through the AIDS crisis in the ’80s
the two quickly became avid collectors and advocates of his work
“That period is very interesting,” Yabu told Artsy from their home in Toronto
“I just want to emphasize that the New York life in the West—the piers and the gay [community]
the pact with the local police that they don’t touch them if they’re having assignations on the piers—and it was very a dangerous time…it was a very unique time that was documented by the ‘Peters’ of the world.”
The duo’s engagement with the artist mirrors their approach to collecting
which is driven primarily by gut instinct and personal attachment
it’s so personal that there’s no strategy at all,” Yabu said
and you must be somewhat fearless,” Pushelberg added
where they maintain an apartment in the West Village
Portrait of Glenn Pushelberg and George Yabu with Anish Kapoor’s Circular Lacquer Dish (Black)
stems from their university days in the 1970s
A formative moment for the couple came when they were serendipitously hired to design a space for fellow Canadian and seasoned art collector Bruce Bailey, who then introduced Yabu and Pushelberg to the nuances of purchasing art. He pointed the collectors to work by Canadian artists, such as four works from <a href="https://www.artsy.net/artist/john-massey">John Massey</a>’s “Modern Waiting Area” series from 1997–99
which they acquired from Olga Korper Gallery in 1999
somebody that can show you things so that you start to get your feet wet and you start to feel what you what responds to you,” said Pushelberg
This same resonance drew them to Hujar’s work during their visit to 125 Newbury when they purchased Gary Schneider in Contortion I and Gary Schneider in Contortion II (both 1979)
which vividly captures critical social movements—particularly those related to the LGBTQ+ community and the AIDS crisis of the 1980s—inspired the duo to continue working with the artist’s oeuvre
they are collaborating with the Art Gallery of Ontario to expand their collection of his works
Yabu and Pushelberg frequently feel happy to loan out their art—whether to institutions
or their workspaces (which contain gallery spaces)—to increase accessibility to works in their private collection
because there’s a lot of that on Earth,” said Pushelberg
actually with some of our relatives’ homes just so that it’s on a wall that people can be exposed to it.”
Motivated by a desire to support and showcase her talents
they are considering a collaboration that could provide Saila with a platform in their Tribeca studio gallery space
It’s typical for both Yabu and Pushelberg to dive into the history of an artist’s life
to learn more about Saila and the region’s Indigenous artists
With an instinct refined by decades of design experience
Yabu and Pushelberg eschew a formal collecting strategy for a philosophy that art engages
ensures that each work they purchase is not only visually captivating
but also a living part of the spaces they occupy
we just buy what we love; some art has a lot of value
but that doesn’t matter to us,” said Pushelberg
“Art is so important—it informs our society
and that’s the only thing that gives some people some sense of stability,” Yabu added
Noritake unveils collaboration with design studio Yabu Pushelberg
Noritake has collaborated with global design studio <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCHOuSqvlD4/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yabu Pushelberg</a> on a 19-piece <a href="https://www.hfndigital.com/tag/tabletop/" class="st_tag internal_tag " rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Tabletop">tabletop</a> collection called Hoshikage
The partnership marks a significant move for <a href="https://www.hfndigital.com/tag/noritake/" class="st_tag internal_tag " rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Noritake">Noritake</a>
which is celebrating its 120th anniversary with a collaborative initiative led by Chief Creative Director Yuichiro Hori to craft signature collections by designers from around the world
Yabu Pushelberg, which was founded in 1980 by<a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/people/glenn-pushelberg-george-yabu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Canadian designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg</a>
has offices in New York and Toronto and has designed luxury hotels and restaurants around the world as well as products for a wide range of international brands
Yabu Pushelberg wanted to move beyond the idea that food looks best on white plates
inspired by an ethereal night sky seen from their beach house
features astral patterns in both dark and light versions
with textured surfaces that are the result of an advanced Japanese technique called ‘yohen&#8217;
a glazing process that creates lustrous glistening and often iridescent patterns and textures that reveal dimension
“The intricate patterns and finish of the new collection are the consequence of a concentrated
exploring how each pigment and material interacts
and using layers of reactive glazes in a completely new way,” Noritake said
The collection was unveiled at the BDNY hospitality show
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George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg sit for the lounge discussion hosted by Ayala Land Premier
“The Art of Design: A Conversation with Yabu Pushelberg.” Photo courtesy of HAVAS Red Philippines
Ask multidisciplinary designers <a href="https://yabupushelberg.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">Glenn Pushelberg and George Yabu</a> about how they would define luxury within a space
and they would tell you about a trait that isn&#8217;t visible to the eye.&nbsp;
Pushelberg brings up their beach house in Montauk
not to talk about any of the elements that fill the space but how the floors have developed a roughness over time
&#8220;I love being barefoot there because you feel the wood,&#8221; he muses
it&#8217;s [like being] closer to nature.”
This sort of experience is at the core of their practice
and you&#8217;ll find furniture and fixtures arranged to elicit a change in mood: a room that opens up from dark to light
spirited objects that dramatically shift in proportion
a corner that turns to a searingly red wall
“Our interiors tend to evoke feeling,” Pushelberg tells Vogue Philippines
Yabu and Pushelberg play within this delicate balance
They find lucidity when they approach things from a different perspective
Yabu grinned as he described their design process as an endless “trial run,” one that has been ongoing for 45 years today and realized in their eponymous multidisciplinary design studio and a team of 100
In their time, they’ve designed the interiors for the Four Seasons in downtown <a href="https://vogue.ph/?s=new+york" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">New York</a>
and built a name for themselves in fashion through their global retail spaces for Bergdorf Goodman
their approach revolved around a similar throughline
says Pushelberg: “How do you move people through three-dimensional space
How do you make spaces unfold naturally and create surprises?” 
For Paris’ <a href="https://yabupushelberg.com/work/la-samaritaine-paris" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">La Samaritaine</a>
they found that sense of surprise almost by accident
The challenge then was working in a retail space within a historic frame
The building’s Art Nouveau ironwork was originally painted over with yellow
he thought he would strip it down to the raw metal underneath; the result was a visual dialogue between the past and the present
joking that the original 1920s architect must’ve just had an off day
“I think what’s important as a designer is to build a strong identity to the environment.” 
Yabu and Pushelberg would rather define their roles as problem solvers than designers
taking in the conversations that arise from the people and environment around them and then bridging a gap
The work is about finding inspiration from the constant feed of culture
For their latest project in collaboration with Ayala Land Premier, <a href="https://www.ayalaland.com.ph/news/ayala-land-premier-breaks-ground-on-park-villas-a-new-icon-in-makatis-skyline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">Park Villas</a> in Makati
they aim to work in the nuances of Filipino culture and pair it with global connectivity
their ideas revolve around the Philippines’ “level of craft,” and they’re making plans to travel across the country to discover more raw materials and the work of our artisans
“We’re also curious to learn more about Filipino modern artists,” Pushelberg adds
What they&#8217;re finding most exciting about the project is learning to understand Filipino people; Pushelberg observes a “fluidity of living” that’s unique
and it’s what Yabu Pushelberg plans to imbue in their interiors for the project
Riffing off the curvilinear form of the Park Villas buildings’ structure
organic forms and an emphasis on natural materials
Yabu says that what’s most important is a level of personalization
“I think the beauty of [seeing] our finished work is how people inhabit the space
That’s when you know if it’s really a success or not.” He smiles
They define the minimalism you would associate with these detached spaces as the opposite of modern relevance
All their methods come down to arranging visual elements to orchestrate a feeling
Visuals can stick with people; Yabu recalls his first interaction with design when he was eight years old
watching his craftsman father use traditional Japanese tools to break apart wood
He found joy in that particular preciseness it would always result in: “That straight line,” he mused
but one that has stayed with him through his evolving design practice
who says he constantly found inspiration in what the people around him would create
they’ve built on their dreams and turned them into a service
their aim is to bring imagined worlds to reality
“I think there’s something curious in me and in you.” 
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A viral Reddit post recounting a diner’s experience at businessman John Concepcion’s Yabu is gaining traction online after the original poster (OP) expressed concern that a waiter might be charged for their meal
 The OP shared that a waiter had accidentally spilled on her pants
prompting management to comp the meal — but she worried it might come at the staff’s expense
Netizens quickly reassured the OP that since the decision to comp the meal came from management
especially those with experience in the food and beverage industry
explained that high-end restaurants typically have contingencies for such incidents as part of their commitment to excellent customer service
&#8220;As a former senior representative (SR) at Yabu
I guarantee you that the staff didn’t have to pay a single centavo,&#8221; one former employee wrote
which allows staff to purchase meals for only 120 pesos
Yabu is one of the best companies in the hospitality industry because they really take care of their staff
Another commenter added that high-end restaurants often have provisions for situations like this:
&#8220;The company would lose far more if a complaint escalates to regulatory bodies or leads to a lawsuit
They’re more than willing to comp a meal to avoid bigger problems.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/PHFoodPorn/comments/1k5v7rd/feeling_conflicted_about_what_happened_at_lunch/">Feeling conflicted about what happened at lunch at Yabu</a> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/kitastropheb/">u/kitastropheb</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/PHFoodPorn/">PHFoodPorn</a>
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Yabusele and Maxey gave their best while the rest of the roster struggled to put up a fight 
<a href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">Sixers</a> Bell Ringer Season Standings:
It turns out a nationally televised game against an opponent with an elite center was not the tonic for this team as the <a href="https://www.nba.com/nuggets/">Denver Nuggets</a> beat up on the <a href="https://www.nba.com/sixers/">Sixers</a> 144-109 Tuesday night
Philadelphia turned in their worst defensive performance of the season
surrendering a 61.2% field goal percentage to the Nuggets while letting them shoot 51.6% from beyond the three point arc
The lone two <a href="https://www.libertyballers.com">Sixers</a> to put up a fight in the laugher were Tyrese Maxey and Guerschon Yabusele
who finished with 28 and 22 points respectively
Only two other players for Philadelphia were able to reach double figures
It’s easy to dismiss a meh shooting night for Edwards as he continues to try to find his place in the NBA
He wasn't the leading scorer for the Sixers’ tonight
but anyone watching the game definitely felt that Yabu was providing the most energy for Philadelphia
While he couldn’t do much to slow down Nikola Jokic
that was hardly an indictment on him as the Sixers’ defense struggled as a whole
Yabu shined as someone who continued to give effort on both ends even after the game was well in hand
10 of his 22 points came in the third quarter as he tried to claw a lifeless Sixers squad back into competition
For as dire as this season’s got for the Sixers
Guerschon Yabusele drives baseline with a HAMMER    <a href="https://t.co/QVLSwWiQH8">pic.twitter.com/QVLSwWiQH8</a>
Not only was Maxey the leading scorer for a team that got demolished
but he was one of the few guys who gave effort on both ends on the floor for as long as he was out there
rese + 1   <a href="https://t.co/zDxZlKSxrG">pic.twitter.com/zDxZlKSxrG</a>
Maxey added two steals to go along with 28 points and 10 assists
He shot 11-of-21 from the floor despite an inefficient 3-of-10 from beyond the arc
His best stretch of scoring game in the second after he got an and-1 to go he got a couple of threes to follow
He was one of the few Sixers to hustle on both ends
but it was little enough to stop the Nuggets who scored with 144 points on the night
Perhaps the only thing more diverse than the range of projects and products conceived by <a href="https://yabupushelberg.com/">Yabu Pushelberg</a> principals <a href="https://galeriemagazine.com/yabu-pushelberg/">George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg</a> are the inspirations that inform their creative output. Their latest array, introduced with heritage brand <a href="https://fave.co/3AXMU1F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noritake</a> to celebrate its 120th anniversary
channels the ethereal aesthetic of the heavens into Hoshikage
a 19-piece collection of tableware that marks the debut of the Noritake Design Collection
“Noritake’s exceptional skills and materials are simply unmatched anywhere in the world
and that gave us an extraordinary degree of creative freedom,” says the designers
“It was so liberating; it felt like anything is possible.” Available in both light and dark iterations
Yabu Pushelberg&#8217;s first tableware collection astounds with its mesmerizing swirl of celestial colors
Multidimensional textures are formed using a groundbreaking Japanese glazing technique
that imbues each work with an iridescent sheen
while its unpredictability means no two pieces are ever alike
the assortment will be available for purchase in spring.—Jill Sieracki
which uses essays and firsthand accounts from renowned artists and performers including Terry Allen
Each of the books five chapters reflect on incredible moments such as Takashi Murikami and Elmgreen &amp; Dragset’s Prada Marfa installation
performances by Sonic Youth and John Waters
Ballroom Marfa is celebrating its anniversary with special exhibitions
Pomellato at Bergdorf Goodman                                       
Through January 31st, the storied Milanese jewelry house <a href="https://www.pomellato.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pomellato</a> will be hosting a pop-up residency at <a href="https://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/?ecid=BGPT_GS_CV_RL_RT_NONE&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAi_G5BhDXARIsAN5SX7qgVVfLqsWXq26gifRkSEmXbQQWzxgtSSV0hhII1Ktb71q-5s53jxwaAvaUEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bergdorf Goodman</a> in New York
one-of-a-kind high jewelry and speciality products is enhanced with a striking
immersive design crafted with customized Murano glass tiles in a rosy pink tone
The brand&#8217;s architect Davide Caprioli selected the unique material as an homage to Italian craftsmanship at the highest level
Drawing connections between the two art forms
the Pomellato jewelry and Murano glass both encapsulate bold colors and fluid shapes in a unique and unconventional style
Some of the highlights on view include a dazzling Sabbia high-jewelry necklace and Dama high jewelry bracelet
natural color palettes shine through reclaimed wooden beams on the ceiling and accent molding on the walls which punch against a carefully curated selection of chic yet cozy furnishings such as indigo-hued leather sofas
and a display of portraits of the founders&#8217; family members 
guests can wet their whistles with a large selection of French cognacs
or cocktails while enjoying dishes including filet mignon tartare
or choosing from a variety of caviars and locally sourced oysters
the impressive private dining space is sure to dazzle either a celebratory party or serious work event
A stunning new high jewelry collection from <a href="https://johnhardy.com/collections/artisan-series" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Hardy</a> sees the creative genius of <a href="https://galeriemagazine.com/tiffany-reed-krakoff-design-inspirations/">Reed Krakoff</a> on full display
The inaugural Artisan Series collection includes 16 limited edition pieces crafted by hand in 18K yellow or white gold
and intricately adorned with dazzling gemstones and diamonds
and more—is an ornate update to Hardy’s signature collections including Surf
the latter of which marked Krakoff’s debut last year
who took over as the luxury label’s creative chairman in 2022
says the Artisan Launch is just the beginning as he continues to evolve his designs for the brand.—A.S
Aman Group&rsquo;s first standalone branded residences
feature dramatic yet serene interiors by Yabu Pushelberg
behind some of the most impressive hotels in the world
to create a &lsquo;quiet but strong&rsquo; extension of the brand&rsquo;s aesthetic that blends Asian and European influences into a unique spatial experience
powerful personality that remains true to the Aman brand,&rsquo; studio co-founder Glenn Pushelberg tells Wallpaper*
&lsquo;The project was 30 years in the making
and the level of integrity and detail that went into the residences is visible in a serene
Aman Residences Tokyo comprises 91 fully serviced residences
each with a private entrance and dedicated elevator access
Soaring ceiling heights and copious square footage mean that the apartments feel incredibly luxurious and feature warm natural materials and muted neutral colours that enhance the sense of serenity
quiet and comfort for which Aman is renowned
sea and sky &ndash; key elements in Japanese art and design &ndash; the studio was able to infuse Asian influences into the interiors while avoiding any clich&eacute;s
nature is at the root of the design intention,&rsquo; says Yabu Pushelberg&rsquo;s other co-founder
&lsquo;This is partly because nature allows you to draw from local and global contexts
so the experience can feel intimate to its locality while speaking more generally to an international experience.&rsquo;
Extensive hotel-like amenities for residents are spread over the top 11 levels of the building
affording these spaces the best views across Tokyo&rsquo;s urban sprawl
Arguably the most impressive is the Aman Spa
plus two treatment rooms and an expansive gym
referring to the double-height space where columns of staggered glossy-blue bricks rise to a ceiling that swoops down dramatically in the centre over the water
the aim was to evoke awe through the most simple gestures possible
&lsquo;You are floating in the sky of Tokyo
and surrounding you,&rsquo; Pushelberg describes
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curated with the Mori Art Foundation and Hanabi art consultants
is displayed throughout the property and includes a sculpture titled The Rock by Sawada that is suspended high above a shallow pool in the soaring lobby
which opened in 2014 as the brand&rsquo;s first city property
Dan Howarth is a British design and lifestyle writer
and communications advisor for creative companies
with past and current clients including Kelly Wearstler
and he regularly writes for titles including&nbsp;Architectural Digest,&nbsp;Interior Design,&nbsp;Sight Unseen
where he previously oversaw the online magazine&rsquo;s U.S
Dan has contributed to design books&nbsp;The House of Glam&nbsp;(Gestalten
2019),&nbsp;Carpenters Workshop Gallery&nbsp;(Rizzoli
and&nbsp;Magdalena Keck: Pied-&Agrave;-Terre&nbsp;(Glitterati
His writing has also featured in publications such as&nbsp;Departures,&nbsp;Farfetch,&nbsp;FastCompany,&nbsp;The Independent
and he curated a digital exhibition for Google Cultural Institute in 2017
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Recharge in a Restored Spanish Farmhouse in Menorca
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The Rat Pack meets modern glam&nbsp;at The Pinky Ring, Bruno Mars’s penthouse-inspired nightclub by <a href="https://yabupushelberg.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yabu Pushelberg</a> inside the Bellagio in Las Vegas
The experience is one of being in a pop star’s private home
with guests entering through a mirrored hallway displaying the singer’s Grammy Award collection
They then emerge into the main lounge area
featuring a sunken conversation pit with banquette seating that gives the space a distinctly mid-century vibe
the monolithic stone bar has a backlit mirror that reflects the glittering chandelier hovering above it all
Though the 5,000-square-foot lounge is prime for a social media moment
you know what they say about what happens in Vegas
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Are you nervous about the mindset Jayson Tatum and <a class="ath_autolink" data-id="EAiBkBxmqCrObLg7" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/player/jaylen-brown-EAiBkBxmqCrObLg7/">Jaylen Brown</a> will bring into the coming season after their mutual summers of Olympic “disrespect?” — Tom D
are upset with Steve Kerr benching JT on top of JB not being selected for the USA team
I think this will be a rallying cry for the 2024-2025 team
but the disrespect shown to the Jays might end up helping the Celtics
Repeating is usually hard for several reasons
You can rarely keep your entire rotation together since a role player usually gets a big free-agency offer
Boston managed to lock everyone down long-term
those players who emerged over the championship run have to buy into their roles the next season
there isn’t a player who can reasonably say they deserve to move up the depth chart
even if they are effectively due to Holiday and White getting minutes
probably won’t create division within the locker room
The Jays know they play a different role than White and Holiday
They know how crucial those players are to their success in Boston
Holiday and White have established their priorities
so there’s no reason to expect they will want more touches or freedom in the offense because of this
Everything about the way the Celtics operated last year indicates something petty isn’t going to disrupt their harmony
This <a class="ath_autolink" data-id="42" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/olympics/">Olympics</a> will go a long way to make the Jays feel like they have more to prove
There already would have been motivation to fight the narrative that they had an easy path to the title
but that can be seen more as undervaluing rather than disrespecting
This should push Tatum to be a better 3-point shooter and get out of whatever this prolonged slump is
It’s the main reason he was not getting minutes when Kerr tightened up his rotation
Brown should take this as a sign he needs to keep growing as a playmaker
He pointed to basketball politics as a reason he wasn’t selected
so he’ll have to continue to evaluate what opportunities he is willing to sacrifice to stay true to himself
everything Tatum and Brown have done to get to this point has been working and there’s no reason to expect this Olympics moment is going to be more than a bump in the road
Now that he is shooting well on above-the-break 3s and can rip and go off the catch
he would make a decent role player if he came back stateside
His activity level on defense has been solid when guarding wings
he keeps his hands up and has made some good reads on when to help off of the corners
He’s good at looking for a pass right off the catch when he posts up
and he can space well on the weak side so he isn’t clogging the lanes
Some of those drives he made off the catch looked like they would work against NBA-level defenses
He has one year left on his Real Madrid contract
so a team would have to buy him out and then sign him to a deal with enough guarantees to convince him to leave arguably the best club outside of the U.S
Considering Boston already has Xavier Tillman in a similar role and even minimum deals come with a hefty luxury tax penalty
I’d like to know why no one comments on Tatum’s shot mechanics
I’ve seen the word “inconsistent” in several stories about his Olympic performance
but it’s as if his struggles were random or caused by fatigue
His jump shot is so flawed and I wonder if he’ll ever address that
He holds the ball so low and proceeds to bring it up —a long distance — before he releases it
Tatum is going through one of the most bizarre shooting slumps we’ve seen in some time
his shot does not need an overhaul just because it’s a lengthy two-motion delivery
He’s one of the tallest pull-up shooters in the game
and maintains his tempo on his mechanics well
and this is the same shot that turned him into one of the best pull-up shooters in the league a few years ago
It just shows how easy a path the Celtics had to the championship that their best player shot 28.3 percent from deep and they still won the title with little suspense
It was especially strange since he shot 39.8 percent in the 44 games from the start of January
after doing some work on his shot with his trainer in late December
coaches who worked with Tatum maintained he was healthy and his shot mechanics looked fine
Poring over the tape during the postseason
his right foot would sometimes be out of place and he didn’t get off the ground on balance
Considering he has been shooting poorly on uncontested spot-up 3s
this seems more like fatigue and playoff-level defensive pressure than anything
But he’s got something special going with the way he drops the ball on the catch and then has that big arc of a raise to get it to his set point above his right eye
That motion gives him time to set his feet and get that set point too high for defenders to affect
which is why he’s always been so good with contested shots
How do you think the Celtics with a healthy <a class="ath_autolink" data-id="iXclBS6oo11am7Ru" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba/player/kristaps-porziis-iXclBS6oo11am7Ru/">Kristaps Porziņģis</a> would do against the current U.S
but a Celtics team that is running its system should still beat any national team
Team USA was able to turn it on for stretches to showcase its incredible talent
the Americans were making careless turnovers
Boston could play at a higher pace and execute more efficiently than any opponent Team USA faced
These Olympic defenses aren’t on a string the same way the Celtics are
Assuming the Celtics would be playing clones of themselves on Team USA
at least the Olympic team would share the same mind when the clones are guarding the real players
The one thing that would hurt the Celtics is that mismatch hunting against Team USA wouldn’t be nearly as effective
So maybe the Celtics get bogged up targeting the USA guards in the post and then can’t stop the USA in isolation and it would be competitive
But I’ll pick the team that has been together for a whole season
center: Damien Meyer / AFP via Getty Images)
sit onstage on a sofa of their design (Photo: Courtesy of Ayala Land Premier)  Glenn Pushelberg and George Yabu
sit onstage on a sofa of their design (Photo: Courtesy of Ayala Land Premier)
embodies a vibrant tapestry of world-class dining
These all personify a unique lifestyle that will soon be further elevated by Ayala Land Premier&rsquo;s (ALP) Park Villas
hosted an intimate and memorable evening at the Peninsula Manila with designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg
the brains behind Yabu Pushelberg and interior designers of Park Villas
In case you missed it: <a class="highlight" href="https://www.tatlerasia.com/homes/property/ayala-land-premier-where-memories-are-for-keeps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crafting lifestyles and legacies: The Ayala Land Premier promise</a>
gives her opening remarks (Photo: Courtesy of Ayala Land Premier)  Mariana Zobel de Ayala
gives her opening remarks (Photo: Courtesy of Ayala Land Premier)
        Above ALP chief operating officer Paolo Viray
ALP project development head for residential buildings Cheryll Uy
Griffinstone Inc managing director Vincenzo Tagle (Photo: Courtesy of Ayala Land Premier)  ALP chief operating officer Paolo Viray
Griffinstone Inc managing director Vincenzo Tagle (Photo: Courtesy of Ayala Land Premier)
          The Peninsula Manila&rsquo;s Conservatory was transformed into George and Glenn&rsquo;s own studio
and design perspectives from their projects all over the world
It is in this space where George and Glenn mingled with the guests
inviting them to step into their creative space
on the scale model of the future Park Villas
a luxurious residential project poised to become one of the most desirable addresses in the heart of Makati.&nbsp;
invited Mariana Zobel de Ayala and Vincenzo Tagle to formally open the event
Both Zobel de Ayala and Tagle spoke about the strength of collaboration between Ayala and the Tagle group and the privilege of working with the design powerhouse of Yabu Pushelberg.&nbsp;
We have a dynamic relationship,&rdquo; George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg talked about their design philosophy and the foundation of their company
but we also cover for each other,&rdquo; the pair with their infectious energy enthusiastically shared how design is the collective result of both their sensibilities
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ALP partnered with the design firm to handle the interiors of Park Villas and Pushelberg spoke fondly about their experience designing for the brand
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a synergy of working together,&rdquo; he laughed
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a relationship that has become very friend-based&mdash;almost family-based
a back and forth.&rdquo; Litton also revealed that the pair had been involved with Park Villas as early as the plans were being drawn up
This close working relationship has ensured that each villa at Park Villas communicates the Yabu Pushelberg design aesthetic and the qualities that ALP is known for.&nbsp;
  Above Yabu and Pushelberg are the interior designers for Park Villas (Photo: Courtesy of Ayala Land Premier)  Yabu and Pushelberg are the interior designers for Park Villas (Photo: Courtesy of Ayala Land Premier)
Yabu and Pushelberg did a deep dive into the design ethos for Park Villas speaking about how they are drawing inspiration from Filipino culture and craftmanship seamlessly integrating it into their brand of style and emotional modernism.&nbsp;
They described the latter as &ldquo;...contemporary
It has an emotional appeal to it.&rdquo;&nbsp;
&ldquo;It has that kind of inner beauty to it
they think of somewhat austere environments
Filipino feel to Park Villas itself by populating its interiors with familiar works inspired by the locale
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re just starting to get into the actual localism in terms of craft and that space&mdash;and there&rsquo;s a lot of beautiful [things] coming out of this country.&rdquo; There are about four to five years of development left until Park Villas is fully realised
the esteemed firm is still busy locating art and artefacts for the interiors
They&rsquo;re careful and considerate in their research to make sure that the pieces they select bring the residence to life
  Above Artist's rendering of Ayala Land Premier's future Park Villas (Photo: Courtesy of Ayala Land Premier)  Artist's rendering of Ayala Land Premier's future Park Villas (Photo: Courtesy of Ayala Land Premier)
      In envisioning the kind of Filipino home they wanted to create
the design firm looked to the deeply enrooted culture of familial closeness the country is known for.&nbsp; The large
principal areas of a unit in Park Villas are more open and flowing
but apart in a way that they don&rsquo;t fear each other
The bedroom zones are much more quiet and broken up into a sequence of spaces.&rdquo;
With their wealth of experience creating luxury homes and hotels around the world
these decorated designers are more than well-equipped to recreate such splendour here
&ldquo;We design them as a kind of glorious home,&rdquo; Pushelberg stated
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re exploring textures and patterns to give that kind of richness to it in a very distilled way.&rdquo; Their other works include the Aman Tower in Tokyo and the Pan Pacific in London
both of which are reflective of the firm&rsquo;s multicultural background and experience
In the same vein as their other masterpieces
Park Villas is set to become one of the most prestigious and luxurious addresses in the country
but it still retains that signature Filipino trait of togetherness and community
Even the living room was scaled in such a way that there&rsquo;s a formal living room for guests
but there is also a more casual living area for the family to rest and relax
  Above Pushelberg and Yabu at work on the table (Photo: Courtesy of Ayala Land Premier)  Pushelberg and Yabu at work on the table (Photo: Courtesy of Ayala Land Premier)
       Every inch of Park Villas is thoughtfully designed and truly inspired&mdash;and its interiors are sure to exceed your imagination and set a new standard for luxury living
Yabu and Pushelberg had this to say:&nbsp;
and location&hellip;what we&rsquo;re doing with the interior
and [we] believe that you will enjoy your new home.&rdquo;
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The best Styles in Haikyuu Legends change depending on the role you want to play for your team
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Guerschon Yabusele came up with a huge block late as the Sixers’ barely hung on to beat the worst team in the NBA Wednesday
Forty-eight minutes of basketball were played in South Philadelphia Wednesday night
Whether it qualified as NBA basketball remains to be seen
Without Joel Embiid and Paul George, the <a href="https://www.libertyballers.com">Sixers</a> just escaped with a 109-103 win over the Washington Wizards
Tyrese Maxey finished strong again to lead all scores with 29 points
He did shoot 11-of-27 from the field and 3-of-14 from three
Guerschon Yabusele had one of his best games of the year
finishing with 21 points on 6-of-11 shooting
and Eric Gordon each finished with 15 points
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The luxurious <a href="https://hypebeast.com/tags/aman-group">Aman Group</a> has officially revealed its first standalone branded residences &#8212; the Aman Residences Tokyo. With the interiors designed by <a href="https://hypebeast.com/tags/yabu-pushelberg">Yabu Pushelberg</a>, the Aman Group continues to build on its reputation of being one of the world&#8217;s most affluent-focused hotels. 
           Print                          Seeking only its  third football coach in 43 years
staid Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High called an audible in December
Instead of making the hiring equivalent of a plunge between the tackles
Knights athletic director Alec Moss went deep
With the blessing of an advisory committee of administrators
architect of a stunning turnaround at his alma mater
loyal and sometimes hidebound Notre Dame tribe
Moss became sold on Yabu during an interview over dinner
“It lasted 3½ hours and felt like 20 minutes,” Moss said
“It was free-flowing with such great information going back and forth
for life and for developing young men was so evident
                    New Notre Dame football coach Evan Yabu helps Amare Johnson
with a front squat exercise during a training session
  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)       “Obviously he knows Xs and O’s
We believe he can and we are in it for the long haul with Evan.”
since he played on a youth football team with my son in 2003
He also played on a travel baseball team I coached
and in 2013 when he returned home from college
I handed him his first coaching gig — a Little League baseball team of 14-year-olds.)
Yabu began coaching football as an assistant at Thousand Oaks — where he’d been  most valuable player  as a senior in 2007 — then at Moorpark College and Camarillo High before becoming thecoach at Thousand Oaks in January 2020
two months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit
Thousand Oaks defeated crosstown rival Newbury Park with a last-minute goal-line stand
Thousand Oaks went 10-0 during the regular season for the first time in school history and won its first league title in 21 years before falling in the first round of the Southern Section playoffs
An even 100 new head football coaching jobs have come open this offseason at Southern California high schools, according to Chris Fore, <a class="link" href="https://eightlaces.org/SoCal/" target="_blank" >who chronicles such things</a>
Yabu said Notre Dame is the only one he would have considered
Since accepting the offer while on his honeymoon in France
Yabu spends all day on the Sherman Oaks campus
He supervises early-morning weight training along with longtime Knights strength and conditioning coach Nick Garcia
is visible and available during lunch period and at basketball games
and hosts college coaches inquiring about Notre Dame’s talent — UCLA assistant Jerry Neuheisel spent an hour in Yabu’s office recently
the two cordially discussing a wide range of football-related topics
in terrific physical condition and sporting a chonmage hair bun that celebrates the Japanese heritage on his father’s side
he could easily be mistaken from a distance for an elite teenage athlete
the easygoing counterpoint to Rooney’s buttoned-down
unwavering intensity while leading Notre Dame to 316 victories
four Southern Section titles and 16 league titles since 1981
people here were up in arms because he was from St
Yabu expresses reverence for the school’s adherence to Catholic Holy Cross traditions, starting with the goal of educating hearts and minds. He met with Rooney, who is retired, and plans to spend time with Notre Dame President and Chief Executive  <a class="link" href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2021-02-09/sam-lagana-accepts-position-to-be-president-at-sherman-oaks-notre-dame">Sam Lagana</a>
who also is president of the John Wooden Award and is public address announcer at Rams games
Yabu already is introducing novel teaching methods and assembling a mostly young
innovative staff of assistants from outside the Notre Dame orbit
“We’ll have every player talk in front of the entire team about something they are uncomfortable talking about — no football
It fosters speaking openly and listening with intent.”
the Knights will meditate and clear their minds through breathing
                    Football coach Evan Yabu
leads team members in a cheer at the end of a weight training session
  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)       “They’ll take that skill and reference it during games,” Yabu said
a Team USA handball player who was director of football at the Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks and whose biography says he’s “certified as a Holistic Lifestyle Practitioner
Strength and Conditioning and Sports Performance Coach
His mission is to unite all people he encounters with peace and love.”
Notre Dame players will wear GPS trackers during practice to quantify hustle and let  coaches know  when players are dragging and need a break or when they need to be pushed to maximum effort
Notre Dame competes in the Mission League, arguably the toughest in California besides the Trinity League. Composed only of private schools, the league is notorious for <a class="link" href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2023-01-25/high-school-football-transfers-tracker-southern-california">players transferring in and out</a>
Yabu possesses a deep knowledge of the Southland football landscape
making it unlikely that he’ll be fleeced when it comes to roster construction
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Breaking down top high school football players in Southern California who are transferring to new schools ahead of the 2023 season
Another unconventional staff addition is director of technology and social media Ed Hill, 63, who also will serve as junior varsity offensive line coach. Hill, whose son <a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/berticushill?lang=en" target="_blank" >Rob Hill is the Dodgers’ director of minor league pitching</a>
was on Yabu’s staff at Thousand Oaks (which should remain strong after hiring former longtime Cal Lutheran University coach Ben McEnroe to replace Yabu)
“Evan is a special coach; he has the ‘it’ factor,” Hill said
He gets in coaching mode and it’s a beautiful thing to see
super efficient and he runs everywhere on the field.”
Notre Dame isn’t Yabu’s first unfamiliar landscape
He played a year of professional football in Germany after graduating from Lane College
Despite being one of only three nonkickers on the roster who wasn’t Black
started at slot receiver and also served as player-coach on the baseball team
“I was definitely the only person on the team with Asian blood,” he said
“Lane was the most impactful experience I’ve had
to empathize and attempt to understand people that have had a different life than me.”
“Coaches make a mistake when they only take interest in the really good players,” he said
“Most guys aren’t going to play college sports
I try to form deep relationships with the guys who don’t play at all
2 in the Los Angeles Times’ latest high school top 25 baseball rankings
Can Yabu restore Notre Dame’s winning culture the way he did at Thousand Oaks
he and his wife Muirjani will have their first child in June
and a challenging schedule awaits in the fall
His varsity staff includes defensive coordinator Eddy McGilvra, who coached at College of the Canyons and <a class="link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIQyiDOaSpg" target="_blank" >trains NFL defensive linemen</a>; offensive coordinator Jake Constantine, a star quarterback at Rice, Weber State, Ventura College and Camarillo High; receivers coach Richard Mullaney, <a class="link" href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-alabama-mullaney-20160110-story.html">who played at Alabama</a>
Oregon State and the Alliance of American Football; longtime Notre Dame teacher and linebackers coach Mike Curiel; former Harvard-Westlake assistant D.J
Stephens; and former Oak Park assistant Taylor Espinoza
“The kids were fired up because Alex had been to tons of our practices and team meetings,” Yabu said. “He’s genuinely interested in knowing our players as people.”
That appears to be Yabu’s priority as well. If winning correlates with bonding, Notre Dame football might rebound the way their new coach bounces around the field: rapidly.
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a barbecue restaurant in Kiyamachi that attracts the keen eyes of meat lovers
A remarkable yakiniku restaurant in the Kiyamachi area
is a meat professional who trained for many years at popular Osaka yakiniku restaurants such as Yakiniku Uchida and Manryo
The restaurant offers a good balance of lean and sinewy meat while carefully monitoring the quality so that customers can enjoy the meat to the fullest without getting tired of eating it
such as the thickly sliced leek-wrapped tongue
which is a continuation of Uchida's technique
in which red meat is boldly grilled in chunks
The original thick-cut negi wrapped tongue for 1,848 yen is the restaurant's specialty
A tender part of the tongue with just the right amount of fat is cut into thick slices and wrapped with a generous amount of green onions
A special griddle specially developed for yakiniku grills the meat evenly and brings out its full potential
and seasonings according to the part of the meat you want to enjoy
More than 10 kinds of fresh hormone are always available
it is easy to barbeque by yourself at the counter
PHILIPPINES — Ayala Land Premier recently hosted an exclusive lounge discussion
“The Art of Design: A Conversation with Yabu Pushelberg,” at The Conservatory in The Peninsula Manila
to welcome the globally renowned design firm in the country
The guests were treated to an insightful preview of Yabu Pushelberg’s design vision for Park Villas
a luxury residential development located in the heart of Makati’s Central Business District
Park Villas marks a significant milestone as it is Yabu Pushelberg’s first venture in the Philippines led by the acclaimed design duo
“Our design philosophy begins the moment you step through the door or exit the elevator
but about the quality and essence of the space itself
and how it enhances the experience of those who live there,” said George
Distinctly known for their modern yet timeless approach
Yabu Pushelberg has built an international reputation for creating transformative spaces that push the boundaries of design
Their impressive portfolio spans luxury developments such as the Four Seasons New York Downtown
When asked about the caliber of design behind Park Villas
Glenn emphasized the human-centric approach
“This project was crafted with people in mind
The clientele of Park Villas are individuals who have seen the world in all its grandeur — many of them likely own properties across the globe
It was crucial for us to design at that level of sophistication
we wanted to weave in the subtle nuances of Filipino life and bring an experience that can only truly be appreciated here.”
Park Villas stands as a highly sought-after address
this exclusive residential development offers guests unparalleled privacy
Each villa spans an expansive 610 square meters
The development is a joint venture between Ayala Land
“Our partnership in Park Villas promises to deliver one of the finest living experiences in the country
and represents a leap forward for Ayala Land Premier,” said Joseph Carmichael Jugo
“We are confident that with Yabu Pushelberg
we can integrate global best practices with our own innovations and continue to help reshape Makati as a hub of culture
also shared how this partnership has been instrumental in bringing this story to life
“Yabu Pushelberg’s renowned design philosophy
Their innovative approach makes us excited about the transformative impact we will make on Park Villas and the lives of those who call it home.”
ten weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
which resulted in the forced relocation and incarceration of more than 100,000 people of Japanese descent on the West Coast
Families were taken from their homes and placed in internment camps
where they spent the remainder of the war as prisoners
Shigeru “Shig” Yabu was just ten years old when he and his family were evacuated from their San Francisco home and sent to Heart Mountain Relocation Center in Cody
Shig came to StoryCorps with his grandson Evan to remember the thing that came to define his experience as an internee — adopting and caring for a bird named Maggie
In 2007, Shig wrote a children’s book, titled Hello Maggie, about his experiences as an internee. To hear more of Shig’s story, <a href="https://storycorps.org/podcast/willie-shig-and-a-bird-named-maggie/" rel="noopener noreferrer">check out the StoryCorps podcast</a>
Jud Esty Kendall with Mia Warren and Sylvie Lubow
”Photosphere” by <a href="https://brainwashed.com/catlas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charles Atlas</a> from Social Studies: an Introduction to Charles Atlas
SY: This little baby bird was begging for food
’That bird’s going to die.’ So I decided to adopt that magpie
My stepfather made a cage and every time I left or returned
‘Hello Maggie.’ And if somebody would laugh
she could imitate the exact laughter; which meant kids
seniors — you name it — all came to see her
we allowed Maggie to go out and roam between the barracks and she was like a social worker; she was so compassionate with the internees
Eventually we knew that the war was going to end but our family did not leave
But I was fortunate; Maggie and I would talk for hours
Maggie was on the bottom of the cage with just her eyes flickering
put my old t-shirt on Maggie and buried her
That little bird kept the spirits up for all the internees and
Survivors and friends Thomas Grace and Chic Canfora share memories of May 4
when National Guardsmen opened fire on students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State University
Dan Bigley tells his daughter Acacia Bigley about living through a bear attack that blinded him
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selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter
The first time I met designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg
They were a couple – in both business and life – who had recently created the Edition in London for Ian Schrager
and were hard at work on their first Park Hyatt
which opened in summer 2014 opposite Carnegie Hall
They were still relatively unknown outside niche interior design circles
but their tastes were just what the changing world of luxury wanted
“We saw a major change around 2008,” Pushelberg said to me at the time
“People stopped wanting things to be over-the-top because they saw there was no value in it
Layer upon layer of the most exotic over-the-top finishing isn’t necessary.” Yabu predicted the way forward was “authenticity”
“For years I could still smell the wood when I walked into the apartment,” said Yabu
That’s the kind of thing we find most inspiring.”
can’t get enough of their work – as demonstrated by their omnipresence in Milan
“We are the first North American industrial designers who have broken through the Italian glass ceiling,” says Yabu
Yabu Pushelberg has studios in New York and Toronto
the latter being where they founded their practice in 1980
They are rarely in one place for more than a few days
with plates spinning in the form of new hotel projects in Johannesburg
“We’ve got to a level now where the Accors and Marriotts come to us when they want something special,” says Yabu
You don’t have to talk down to your customer and be teeth-achingly saccharine
The Milan project is to create a <a href="https://w-hotels.marriott.com/" data-trackable="link">new W</a>, which could be seen as an odd assignment, given their cutting-edge designs for the <a href="https://www.hyatt.com/brands/park-hyatt" data-trackable="link">Park Hyatt</a> in Bangkok and the new <a href="https://www.aman.com/" data-trackable="link">Aman</a> residences in Tokyo
I put it to them that the W is a brand that feels dated
part of the Sex and the City and Sushisamba era
“The W lost its way and forgot its principles
We took the Milan project because there’s an opportunity to revive the brand
We are doing something with a touch of mystery and art to it
The W Times Square, Yabu Pushelberg’s breakthrough project Yabu is talking about the W Times Square, which was their breakthrough project, and which came on the back of winning the <a href="https://www.jamesbeard.org/awards" data-trackable="link">James Beard Award</a> for their design of the restaurant Monsoon in Toronto
“We didn’t know the award was a big deal,” says Pushelberg
Barry Sternlicht of Starwood approached us and said he wanted us to design the new W in Times Square
and it was one of the first iconic W hotels.”
A lot of spaces are exclusive and just for guests who are staying there.”
One of the bars at the Yabu Pushelberg-designed The Londoner hotel © Henry BourneThe Londoner hotel in Leicester Square
which opened in September © Henry BourneOver the decades
Yabu Pushelberg has expanded from being a boutique interior design firm into a behemoth multidisciplinary design practice
They are brought in by furniture brands for what they call the “YP magic”
elevating an often simple concept via choice of materials
but also a dynamic approach to engineering
Sometimes the most prosaic design is the hardest to achieve
They have been working for nearly four years on a new tap for Laufen that will appear in the smartest bathrooms from some time next year
and which they can barely contain their excitement over
“It’s a whole new way of thinking about bathroom design…,” says Yabu
before Pushelberg interjects to stop him revealing details
As big as their brand is now, there’s a restraint of ego that allows for each individual design project to develop in a way that is best for the finished object, rather than with any obvious signature. “When you are collaborating with a brand, you have to connect with their DNA,” says Yabu. “When we did our first furniture with <a href="https://www.molteni.it/en/" data-trackable="link">Molteni</a>
because the creative director looked at our design and said ‘it isn’t Molteni’
and it’s cantilevered so you can sit on the back of it
and Molteni is an engineering-driven company
What we do is offer companies the chance to test-drive
They know the world is shifting and they don’t want to get trapped.”
designed by Yabu Pushelberg for Salvatori “It’s always stimulating to be challenged by their intuitions and innovative concepts,” says vice-president Andrea Molteni
they proposed that we develop a sculptural kitchen island made in aluminium
glass and marble for a high-end project in Asia
It’s an opportunity to experiment with new formal and technical solutions
It’s often from these ideas that new product innovations are born.”
One of the most striking new products launched this year was the Punto bathroom system for <a href="https://www.salvatoriofficial.com/en/gb/" data-trackable="link">Salvatori</a>
basin and cabinet with a lozenge-shaped mirror
“It’s always an absolute joy to work with George and Glenn,” says Gabriele Salvatori
“I love the sheer enthusiasm and energy they bring to any project
Our brainstorming sessions are a continuous explosion of ideas
We seem to have this great alchemy between their creativity and our know-how and that’s why we end up with some truly incredible products.”
developed as objects they wanted for themselves for garden gatherings at their Hamptons home
but the impression is gently futuristic as much as rooted in nature
cleaning away the black or antique silver patina around it
and he showed us an antique gilded mirror as an inspiration
“He said he knew it was a crazy reference for us
I started to think about the idea of wiping away the decoration in an abstract way
and erasing the iconography.” He lights up with a mischievous smile
George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg at Centurion New York
in their &lsquo;Heath&rsquo; armchairs for Linteloo
&lsquo;Otto&rsquo; glassware by Yabu Pushelberg for Lasvit
and &lsquo;0414&rsquo; dining chairs by Gallotti &amp; Radice
a casual dining restaurant with an &agrave; la carte menu created by chef Daniel Boulud
Pictured are artworks by Canadian-Taiwanese artist Dennis Lin
Rhubarb cheesecake with pink peppercorn and shortbread
from Centurion New York&rsquo;s casual and fine dining menus
&lsquo;Takayama&rsquo; light by Yabu Pushelberg for Man of Parts; &lsquo;Oanh&rsquo; lounge chair by The Bright Group; &lsquo;ANA&rsquo; sofa by Christophe Delcourt; &lsquo;La Parigina&rsquo; pouf by Marco and Giulio Mantellassi for Artemest; &lsquo;Puddle&rsquo; tables
by Yabu Pushelberg for Henge; &lsquo;Golem&rsquo; chair by Vico Magistretti for Poggi
On the wall are two artworks from the series The DRM series No
with &lsquo;Heath&rsquo; armchairs for Linteloo and a tea table
with a custom host stand by Yabu Pushelberg
with custom-designed banquette by Yabu Pushelberg
fabricated by NY Art Upholstery; custom design fixture by Yabu Pushelberg
with lighting by Lighting Workshop; and &lsquo;Devon&rsquo; armchairs by Rodolfo Dordoni for Molteni &amp; C
Desorden Natural I (2019) by Rubenimichi; Collection Cabinet (2011) by Madeline Von Foerster; far right
Centurion New York is an expansive new space for American Express&rsquo; &lsquo;black card&rsquo; members
Its interior designers Yabu Pushelberg give us a tour
American Express has an exclusive new destination in <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.wallpaper.com/tag/new-york" data-auto-tag-linker="true" data-before-rewrite-localise="https://www.wallpaper.com/tag/new-york">New York</a> City
The first occupants of the 55th floor of One Vanderbilt
a staggering 93-storey skyscraper on the corner of 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue
Centurion New York provides a home away from home
and the very best to eat and drink designed for holders of the American Express Centurion Card (colloquially known as the Amex black card).&nbsp;
One Vanderbilt itself was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and completed in 2020. Amex brought on board George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg of Yabu Pushelberg, the international design practice with headquarters in <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.wallpaper.com/tag/toronto" data-auto-tag-linker="true" data-before-rewrite-localise="https://www.wallpaper.com/tag/toronto">Toronto</a> and New York
right down to its curtains and cutlery.&nbsp;
One Vanderbilt makes coming from and going to any destination a breeze
Westchester or Teterboro Airports where the private jets park)
With panoramic views to the east of the Chrysler Building &ndash; so close it feels you could step across into its jewel-like top &ndash;Central Park to the north
the 11,500 sq ft front-of-house area (the bowels of the operation
are cleverly tucked away in the centre to maximise the floor-to-ceiling views for guests) is divided up into a lounge area; several multipurpose rooms; a large event space; two restaurants with menus designed by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud
one more casual &agrave; la carte and the other a fixed-menu fine-dining experience; a wine room stocked with vintages curated by Daniel Johnnes; a cocktail bar; and a further secret bar.&nbsp;
Pushelberg describes the last as &lsquo;the antithesis of the rest
feminine and chic&rsquo; in muted blush pink tones
with petite velvet sofas and hand-knotted rugs designed by his practice (this bar is &lsquo;invite only&rsquo; at management&rsquo;s discretion).&nbsp;
The intention was not to recreate a (much-sought-after) Centurion airport lounge
Focus groups and intensive customer research led the Amex team to the current recipe
which may evolve over time with feedback from its guests
the aim here is to create a destination.&nbsp;
Some furniture pieces have been designed specifically for the space by Yabu Pushelberg
some hand selected from its existing collections (such as the brass and bronze sandcast &lsquo;Puddle&rsquo; tables for Henge
Art plays a big role in evoking the mood of a sophisticated home: &lsquo;Art inspires interiors and vice versa,&rsquo; explains Pushelberg
The designers worked with their longtime friend and collaborator Jamie Stagnitta of Hanabi: Art and Artists to curate and commission a permanent collection of photography
which is predominantly by New York-based artists
or otherwise alludes to the energy of the city.&nbsp;
In the living room-style Salon, a curation of photography &ndash; all black-and-white bar one filmic Nan Goldin piece &ndash; includes works by Diane Arbus and Vivian Maier, and depicts <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.wallpaper.com/tag/andy-warhol" data-auto-tag-linker="true" data-before-rewrite-localise="https://www.wallpaper.com/tag/andy-warhol">Andy Warhol</a> and Halston in Studio 54&rsquo;s heyday
&lsquo;A lot are focused on a certain time where things were more integrated and less segmented than they are today
royalty mixing with artists&hellip; the story here is the New York story
anything is possible in this damned city!&rsquo; says Yabu.&nbsp;
works are hung to align with the creative process
starting with drawings before moving into more involved paintings in the formal dining area
&lsquo;It&rsquo;s easy to be pretentious with these things
but it&rsquo;s good to relax the luxury and have a little bit of fun,&rsquo; says Yabu of the hanging system of exposed metal girders.&nbsp;
what note did Yabu Pushelberg want to strike
Comfort and familiarity or something more radical and unexpected
&lsquo;Familiarly exceptional!&rsquo; laughs Yabu
This is for people who are captains of their ship.&rsquo; They were conscious not to underestimate the design literacy of the members
&lsquo;They probably collect a lot of these artists and designers already
it&rsquo;s something you recognise or identify with
coupled with the functions like the concierge.&rsquo;&nbsp;
the concierge is situated behind closed doors for utmost discretion (two Robert Motherwell prints hang on the wall)
Requests that can be serviced by the Amex Centurion Concierge include hard-to-get dinner reservations
as well as the more outr&eacute;: someone once requested a particular species of tropical fish to add to their personal fish tank
Said fish was located and safely delivered.&nbsp;
says Pushelberg (a house black martini mixed with squid ink is on the menu)
but it can be a challenging colour with which to create an inviting interior
&lsquo;You have to &ldquo;lift&rdquo; the surfaces,&rsquo; explains Yabu
pointing out the wire-brushed oak veneer wall panelling painted in a soft black
in the cocktail bar overlooking the Chrysler Building
such as two enormous hanging pendant lamps in elegant smoky Lasvit crystal
Centurion New York is the first of its kind for American Express
The hope is that Centurion Card members will pop in and spend a few hours between meetings or before going to the theatre
&lsquo;When we looked for new ways to serve [our Centurion Card members]
and enjoy great food and drinks in a beautiful setting arose as a great opportunity,&rsquo; says Howard Grosfield
president of US consumer services at American Express
the selection criteria kept intentionally under wraps and ambiguous
The speculation has been that it involves spending into the millions per year
Grosfield points out the demographic is evolving
and highlights Amex&rsquo;s conscious push towards tapping a Millennial and Gen Z audience &ndash; &lsquo;growing our generational relevance&rsquo; as he puts it
&lsquo;I think we share a lot of the same clients,&rsquo; says Pushelberg, &lsquo;and they need places like this where they can feel comfortable and relaxed, with a sense of privacy. When we meet our clients from the Middle East in <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.wallpaper.com/tag/london" data-auto-tag-linker="true" data-before-rewrite-localise="https://www.wallpaper.com/tag/london">London</a>
they are looking for their own private place.&rsquo; Pushelberg similarly points out the increasing diversity of these clients: &lsquo;They could be an older established person
someone who&rsquo;s modernist or classical
you create somewhere where they feel that sense of quality and completeness
and it works on both ends of the spectrum.&rsquo;&nbsp;
As the competition for long-term loyalty hots up
Amex is able to put into play its many years of learnings
gleaned from partnering with leading hotels and restaurants all around the world
Centurion Card holders have already been calling in droves to book the restaurants or find out more
A dedicated Centurion app is launching soon
but there is hope for those of us on the outside: a few may be lucky enough to score a reservation via the Resy venue page
Just keep in mind that reservations will be essential for non-card holders.&nbsp;
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Standard Hospitality Group (SHG) marked last February 3
2025 a major milestone in its expansion journey with the launch of Yabu: House of Katsu&#8217;s expanded flagship store at Power Plant Mall
This strategic reopening of Yabu&#8217;s 21st location
reinforces SHG&#8217;s ambitious vision to grow its network from its current 45 stores to 100 locations within five years
&#8220;Our goal is to set the standard in the restaurant scene
and this expanded flagship store represents our commitment to that vision,&#8221; shares John Concepcion
we&#8217;re focused on elevating the casual dining experience while maintaining the quality that has made Yabu the country&#8217;s leading katsu brand.&#8221;
Concepcion recalled the time back on December 27
Japan when he was sitting in a small restaurant just outside a train station with his children Michael and Nicole
“We watched as customers lined up for just one thing
just a singular focus of mastering one exceptional dish,” he related
It was our first experience of what katsu is supposed to be,” he added
he decided that he wanted to bring that katsu experience to the Philippines.&nbsp;
what was known here was Japanese restaurants that served everything
So it was quite refreshing to go to a place that just serves one dish
we are going to have a katsu restaurant in the Philippines,” Concepcion said
the first Yabu store was opened in SM Megamall and it was an immediate success
The expanded Rockwell location addresses the high demand at one of Yabu&#8217;s busiest stores while showcasing the brand&#8217;s evolution
The significantly larger space features upgraded kitchen facilities
and new staff uniforms that reflect the brand&#8217;s continued innovation in the casual dining sector
Yabu Rockwell introduced the exclusive Crispy Katsudon
a masterful creation featuring crispy katsu on silky tamagoyaki omelette
generously coated in rich donburi sauce and served on premium Japanese rice
The menu also highlights the popular new Kurobuta while maintaining Yabu&#8217;s signature unlimited Teishoku experience
The reopening is part of SHG&#8217;s broader 2025 expansion strategy
which includes 12 new store openings across its portfolio of premium casual dining concepts
who brings over 35 years of experience building market-leading brands
SHG continues to grow its Japanese dining concepts including Ippudo
&#8220;Even as we pursue aggressive growth
our commitment to quality remains unwavering,&#8221; adds Concepcion
&#8220;Each new location and menu innovation is carefully crafted to deliver the authentic Japanese dining experience our guests have come to expect.&#8221;
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Words: <a href="/tag/georgina-mcwhirter">Georgina McWhirter</a>
Photography: <a href="/tag/jerome-galland">Jerome Galland</a>
Formerly a decidedly middle-class destination
the store now carries the best-known luxury brands
lured by a environment that celebrates the architecture while introducing a subtle contemporary sensibility
A grand light-filled atrium—dominated by a monumental staircase
topped with a magnificently restored glass roof
and surrounded by wrought-iron balconies refinished in their original blue-gray glory—is the beating heart of the emporium
Drawing inspiration from visually similar structures such as the Grand Palais
the design team instituted curved glass fixtures and custom screens of woven metal mesh that balance and connect old and new rather than exacerbating contrast between past and present
The custom terrazzo flooring is by Karen Pearse
the strikingly graphic pattern in the center of the atrium referencing one in the neoclassical Galerie Vivienne arcade—another subtle evocation of La Belle Époque
designed by Yabu Pushelberg and Ian Schrager
doubles as a garden in the sky that holds thousands of plants
Interior Design celebrates design in all its forms with the 2021 Best of Year Awards
The duo behind Interior Design Hall of Fame firm Yabu Pushelberg takes a distinctly Thai approach to luxury fashion at Siwilai
Thousand Oaks head football coach Evan Yabu has been hired as the head coach at Sherman Oaks-Notre Dame
transformed a winless team into the program that went undefeated in the regular season this past fall
“It has been such … an unfathomable honor to spend this time with these people and watch them grow and develop,” Yabu said Sunday
when the Mission League school announced its hire
“These guys were all people who I enjoyed being around every day
They poured in everything that makes a football program a successful place
“I’m forever grateful for (Thousand Oaks principal) Dr
Thousand Oaks had lost 25 straight games when Yabu
was hired to take over his alma mater in January 2020
He told The Star that he was going to be “patient” with the rebuilding process
but the Lancers upset rival Newbury Park in his first game in March 2021 and went 18-9 in his three seasons
More:<a href=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2022/12/08/heres-who-was-chosen-to-the-all-ventura-county-football-coaches-team/69710074007/ target=_blank>MVP Thompson headlines Coaches Association's all-county football team</a>
More:<a href=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/12/05/canyon-league-football-coastal-canyon-league-honor-top-fall-players/69696625007/ target=_blank>All-Canyon League football and All-Coastal Canyon League honors for 2022 fall season</a>
Thousand Oaks delivered the first 10-0 regular season in school history
winning a competitive Canyon League in unforgettable fashion
The turnaround made Yabu a very attractive coaching candidate to the private power from the Mission League
“It’s not a surprise that a coach that has been able to find as much success as quickly as he has received the attention that he did from other schools,” Bergmann said
He’s much beloved and he leaves here in the best of terms
“We’re grateful for the impact that he had in the field
but also the impact of generating a lot of spirit and excitement
We owe him a great deal and we wish him well.”
who rallied alumni spirit to help transform the program
called the decision to leave his alma mater “super hard.”
I felt like it was an amazing opportunity.”
Bergmann called Notre Dame “a good opportunity” for Yabu
“There’s no secret that private schools have a decided advantage over public schools when it comes to being able to compensate their coaches,” Bergmann said
Thousand Oaks could have several good in-house candidates to succeed Yabu
considering his staff was just voted Varsity Coaching Staff of the Year last week by the Ventura County Football Coaches Association
“The program is in great hands no matter what right now because the leaders are prepared to handle this situation,” Yabu said
“The players know how to lead through this
This offseason has started off the best of all four years I’ve been there.”
Thousand Oaks is required to post the position publicly and will do so as soon as possible
Bergmann said he is hopeful of having a successor hired by mid-January
“One of the benefits of having a highly successful coach leaving a program in great shape is there’s a lot of interest in the position,” Bergmann said
Although he’s known of the possibility for at least a week
Bergmann was only notified that Yabu was leaving on Sunday
He and athletic director Cody Owens have yet to decide on an interim coach
we’re in the process of trying to figure out that,” Bergmann said Monday morning
A lot of our football players are athletes on other athletic teams
although we do have a handful of kids who are left who are looking to continue to work out and prepare for next football season
We will continue to support them as well.”
Yabu said assistant coaches Avondre Bollar
will continue working with the team during the transition to a new coach
the football program will be in good hands,” Yabu said
Bollar and offensive coordinator Mike Leibin
Thousand Oaks’ head coach from 2007 to 2017
may be among the in-house candidates to succeed Yabu
Joe Curley covers high school, collegiate and professional football for The Star. He can be reached at <a href=mailto:joe.curley@vcstar.com>joe.curley@vcstar.com</a>
You will never have a more lovely afternoon (seriously!) than one spent with <a href="http://coveteur.com/2015/09/25/yabu-pushelberg-apartment/">George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg</a>
real-life couple behind the world-renowned design firm (they count the Four Seasons and the Miami Beach Edition hotels among their countless projects) are perhaps the most pleasant company ever
The first time we visited their expansive West Village apartment to Coveteur their closets
we left laden with gifts that they insisted we take with us—so
this time to get a little deeper into what it is that makes the couple tick
If you get even the tiniest smile on your face watching this
or a strong desire to take them out for espresso and breakfast pastry (which was what we did during filming) while you’re watching this video
Yabu and Pushelberg are currently busy launching six (!) new collections at Salone del Mobile this week
More than 35 years later (double !!) and they’ve still got it..
Words: <a href="/tag/athena-waligore">Athena Waligore</a>
Photography: <a href="/tag/henry-bourne">Henry Bourne</a>
2021 Best of Year winner for Boutique Hotel
Plays staged in the West End have been entertaining theatergoers for over 350 years. As the scene rebounds from pandemic closures, visitors can enjoy that spectacle while staying at this equally dramatic 350-room hotel in Leicester Square masterminded by Interior Design Hall of Fame members and co-founding partners <a href="https://yabupushelberg.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg</a> in a 16-story building by Woods Bagot
“We designed it to converse with the senses and indulge in the energy of their surroundings,” Pushelberg explains
and custom features invite unique experiences throughout
thanks to oversize ceiling globes by artist Andrew Rae and its main staircase
The effect carries through to a private event space with sinuous sofas and patterned metal ceiling tiles
custom banquettes surround a firepit topped by a twisted rope installation
Also in abundance are Yabu Pushelberg furnishings
“The variety of offerings allows guests to choose their journey over and over,” Yabu adds
And if that journey calls for even more theater
they can head downstairs to the hotel’s 850-seat stage
new hotels look to their neighborhood’s history for creative guidance
AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles Satellite Lobby
Library Lounge at AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles featuring curated hand-carved sculptures
'La Lo La Rooftop' at AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles&nbsp;
Distorted reflections at Moxy Lobby Lounge
Yabu Pushelberg custom modular furniture in The Studios at Moxy Downtown Los Angeles
Guest room at AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
Library Lounge views at AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles hotels Moxy and AC Hotel by Yabu Pushelberg tell distinct design stories about the South Californian city
For Moxy&rsquo;s LA debut, the brand&rsquo;s unmistakably playful style is brought together with Yabu Pushelberg&rsquo;s interpretation of the &lsquo;adventurous spirit of <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.wallpaper.com/tag/california" data-auto-tag-linker="true" data-before-rewrite-localise="https://www.wallpaper.com/tag/california">California</a>&rsquo;
culminating in a &lsquo;desert nomad&rsquo;-inspired design
Taking cues from 1969 cult classic Easy Rider
motorcycle communities and the &lsquo;gritty romance of the open road&rsquo;
The lobby lounge welcomes guests into an expansive space
featuring neutral rammed-earth walls contrasted with reflective mirrored columns
intended to evoke a desert mirage experience
The custom-made carpet by Yabu Pushelberg features snake motifs that slink between motorcycle-leather seating
tracing an imaginary journey through the Californian desert
while signature coffee tables emulate desert driftwood
Bar Moxy draws inspiration from a roadside gas station
geometric shapes with sharp colour contrasts
using copper lights to mimic desert glows.&nbsp;
excellence in hospitality is combined with Yabu Pushelberg&rsquo;s take on the 'artistic soul of Los Angeles'
leading to a design inspired by an artist's home
Paying homage to the brand&rsquo;s Spanish roots and the Hispanic heritage of South California
interiors are intended to take guests on a journey through Spanish architecture
The Satellite Lobby is designed as the foyer of an artist&rsquo;s home
handcrafted arts bring a deeply artisanal sensitivity
with attention being drawn to customary sculptural wooden totems made with Dennis Lin
Woodwork motifs continue in the Library Lounge
The 'La Lo La Rooftop' on the 34th floor boasts 360-degree views of Los Angeles
Guest rooms are simple yet carefully considered
In bringing to life two distinct yet cohesive designs that celebrate the multiplicity of the city&rsquo;s essence
Yabu Pushelberg has made good on its intention to 'capture this spirit and infuse these moments throughout the design language of both hotels'
Nana Ama Owusu-Ansah is a writer and photographer from London
in a series on the new vanguard of African designers practising in Africa and its diaspora
She is drawn to projects centring on decolonial approaches to art
Nana Ama read Economics and Spanish at University of St Andrews
is passionate about using accessible language to invite new audiences to engage in design discourse.&nbsp;