Design in Mind

Award-winning architect Gil Schafer, a leading practitioner of contemporary classical design, examines how he draws upon the power of memory to create extraordinary homes. At the height of his craft, Gil leads viewers through spaces that exemplify his work, as he reflects on his design process and the particular qualities that define an unforgettable place.

With her trademark warmth and geniality, interior designer Bunny Williams leads viewers on a tour through her lovingly and painstakingly imagined Upper East Side apartment in New York City and her country home and gardens in Connecticut. As she moves through each space, she explains her architectural and design decisions, as well as offers insight into how these personal choices create a home.

James Ivory is an Oscar-winning filmmaker, Academy Award-winning producer of Call Me by Your Name, and co-founder of Merchant Ivory Productions. Viewers are invited into Ivory’s historic Hudson Valley home for an exclusive tour. He sits down to discuss his early love of architecture and the importance of place in his films.