WRITING & PRESS
Susan regularly writes articles on interior design and the broader design industry. She has interviewed prominent designers, architects, and artists. A former historian, she led the creation of an online, self-guided walking tour of Rutherford, New Jersey’s historic downtown. She also wrote and edited various publications for the U.S. State Department, including a book on excellence in the planning, design, construction, and management of U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
A COSMOPOLITAN RETREAT
Keith Baltimore, Allied ASID, detailed a glamorous project in the Upper West Side that draws upon the museum and softly colored skies of Paris, as well as the global influences of that city’s famed salons. He spoke with Susan about his design process and commitment to unique, bespoke spaces for the Winter 2022 issue of DESIGN magazine for the New York Metro Chapter of ASID.
Adam Maiser, the Executive Project Director of CODE, LLC, and Helen Ice, a lighting designer at Circa Lighting are featured in Susan’s piece about the multiple building codes in New York City, and the resources available to designers to work within these code requirements. This article appears in the Fall 2022 issue of DESIGN magazine.
WORKING WITH NEW YORK CITY BUILDING CODES
beautifully functional outdoor living
Award-winning landscape designer Susan Cohan’s work demonstrates her natural, cohesive style of creating livable spaces outdoors. Read Susan’s piece in the Summer 2022 issue of ASID New York Metro Chapter’s DESIGN magazine.
lighting with a “wow”
The Hudson Valley Lighting Group’s brands—Hudson Valley Lighting, Mitzi, Troy Lighting, and Corbett Lighting—have grand plans for the next year. Fixtures are drawn from diverse inspirations ranging from nature to sculpture to jewelry. All seek to give you a “wow” moment when you unbox each light fixture. Read all about it in Susan’s article in DESIGN magazine’s Spring 2022 issue.
MODERN ARTS & CRAFTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
Field+ Supply is the Hudson Valley’s premier trade show featuring artisan furniture, lighting, accessories, and clothing. Held every May and October, the fair is a chance to find new and unique vendors from this creative hub, while enjoying music and food in a beautiful setting. Susan’s article in DESIGN magazine’s Winter 2021 issue covered the October 2021 fair; the next is in May 2023.
glass artistry
Susan featured award-winning glass artist Abby Modell in DESIGN magazine’s Fall 2021 issue. Abby’s exuberant work incorporates rich colors and a variety of textures, such as crystals, mirrors, and dichroic glass. Many of her pieces are inspired by nature; her “Galaxy” collection references the night sky.
design leader bill bouchey
Susan’s cover story for DESIGN magazine’s summer 2021 issue featured an interview with Bill Bouchey, FIIDA, ASID, then the Director of Design, Interiors, for HOK. Their wide-ranging discussion covered how hospitality design influences his corporate work, how architects and designers can cooperate to benefit the client, and how broad communication supports place-making and the design process.
historic downtown RutherfoRD
As the Vice Chair of Rutherford’s Historic Preservation Committee, Susan took the lead in compiling and writing an online walking tour of the Borough’s historic downtown, with the help of other committee members. Rutherford was one of the first “commuter suburbs” of New York City. Many of the buildings date to the early 20th century, and retain their unique charm despite some street-level modifications. There are also several buildings designed by noted architect Edgar Williams.