Selected as one of the “AD 100” (Architectural Digest’s list of the 100 best designers in the world), Matthew White is an interior designer of great range and growing renown. Rather than being known for a specific look, he creates something new with every project. His passion for history is clearly evident in his work, while his partnership with Frank Webb (a modernist) presents a refreshing blend of old and new. Although their projects are varied and diverse, there is a consistent sensibility within the work – warmth, comfort, beauty, quality and a keen interest in lasting design.
From his earliest days, Frank Webb can remember being somewhat of a design junkie, but it took him a long time to cede control to his admitted addiction. While he admired and studied the work of architects and designers for many years, he devoted the first phase of his professional life to the financial services industry. During the seventeen years he spent in this field, he honed his skills in project management, strategic planning, and communications. Like his design partner, Frank enjoys working in a variety of styles, focusing on architectural appropriateness as the foundation for his design work. In addition, he shares his passion for Italian design, citing the work of Gio Ponti and Paolo Buffa as major inspirations. Where he differs, however, is in his orientation as a modernist, favoring clean lines, innovative materials and the applications of new technologies to the design process. By incorporating a blend of modern and classic style, the design duo has won rave reviews, most recently being named to House & Garden’s “New Tastemakers – 50 for the Future of Design.”
