Shared Perspectives: Artful Vistas Colonial
Framing the view became a central idea in the design of this home, where architecture, art, and interiors were thoughtfully composed to create a backdrop for the homeowner's collection, personal expression, and evolving way of living. The project reflects a shared vision shaped through close collaboration between the design team and a client with a refined eye for detail, composition, and timeless design. The client experience, in their own words: The Experience Every large-scale project has...
Culture Behind the Craft
When I founded Adorna, my goal was not simply to create a design practice. I wanted to build the kind of studio where talented people could do their best work knowing they would be supported by one another, challenged to grow, and united by a shared commitment to thoughtful design. Over the years, I have come to realize that the quality of our work is inseparable from the culture we've created. Every project is shaped by the conversations we have, the questions we ask, and the trust we place...
Foundations of Adorna: The Story Behind the Studio
Anniversaries invite reflection—not only on what has been built, but on the experiences that made it possible. As we celebrate Adorna’s 10-year anniversary, we find it only fitting to share the influences that have shaped our practice and will continue to inspire us into the next decade. Adorna represents a tailored approach to timeless design, shaped by a philosophy that began long before the studio itself was founded. At its core is founder Danielle Capozzi’s lifelong exposure to...
Framing the View: A Collaborative Approach to Timeless Design
The vision for this project was shaped through a close and ongoing collaboration between the design team and a client whose creative perspective was both informed and distinct. With a professional background in fashion and a deep personal passion for art, the homeowner approached the process with a refined eye, valuing detail, composition, and the ability for a space to evolve over time. From the outset, the goal was not only to create a beautiful home, but one that could serve as a backdrop...
Wellness By Design
The environments we inhabit each day shape how we think, feel, and connect, making thoughtful design an essential contributor to human well-being. The most effective environments do not announce their intention; they simply feel right. That sense of ease is achieved by weaving wellness into every decision, shaping spaces that support people, the experiences they seek, and their inherent biological needs. One's surroundings have a quiet but profound impact on how we think, interact, and feel....
New Roots Residence
Nestled in a wooded enclave on a quiet residential street in Haddonfield, NJ is a site that captivated a young family from out of town looking to establish new roots and build their legacy home. Both spouses have professional backgrounds in education administration, so they approached this project similarly by methodically assembling a team of experts from its inception. Our own multidisciplinary team was uniquely qualified to partner with the architect to marry the interior design with the...
