all speak to the above nuances. These elements both
soften the atmosphere and add sculptural interest, enhancing the Modernist intent of the design scheme.
Notable in Cohler���s interior is his laudatory placement of
his client���s art collection, some of which is from the Carrie
Haddad Gallery. Of varying scale, style and color tones,
the collection is an art story that serves as a primary design element. The James Doherty, Hydrogen Bomb (1954)
above the fireplace, small in scale but powerful in form
and color, is expertly placed. Meanwhile, nearby, larger
works of art appear to be oversized in their comparatively
sequestered positions. The quietly dignified Victor MatHYLAND
