Kima Kashi, Author at Eberlein Design Consultants

Philadelphia in the Fall is a whirlwind of fun and offers countless opportunities to celebrate arts and culture. As proud supporters of many of the area’s institutions, we love any opportunity to celebrate the places that provide curatorial, educational, and community service programming to our city.

Barbara Eberlein and Jerry Wind at the Barnes Art Ball with friends

View of crowd at the Barnes Art Ball — Centennial Barnes Art Ball Photographs Courtesy of Holly Luff

Jerry Wind, Barbara Eberlein and friends

OY/YO: CONVERSATION WITH DEBORAH KASS AND THOM COLLINS — OY/YO: Conversation with Deborah Kass and Thom Collins Photographs Courtesy of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Barbara Eberlein posing in front of Matisse

Highly decorative hats — The 46th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Photographs Courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Fragile Future installation by Studio DRIFT

Fragile Futures installation at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Sasha Suda presenting Collab Design Excellence Award to Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta of Studio DRIFT — Collab Design Excellence Awards & Exhibition Opening of Rhythms of Nature: The Art and Design of DRIFT Photographs Courtesy of Joe Schildhorn/BFA.com

Recently, our team gathered at a ceremonial reception and cocktail gala in the Trumbauer-designed and Eberlein-renovated Lincoln Ballroom at The Union League of Philadelphia to celebrate our most recent Trumbauer Award wins. Presented by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Philadelphia Chapter with the Ohio & Lake Erie Chapter, the Trumbauer Awards honors exemplary work in architecture, design, planning, landscape, decorative, and fine arts that preserve and advance the classical tradition. This year, our award-winning projects include The College of Physicians of Philadelphia for Historic Preservation and Furness Mansion for Interior Design (residential).

Eberlein Design team at the Lincoln Ballroom at the Union League of Philadelphia

Trumbauer Award table spread with award programs

Barbara Eberlein with friends — Photos Courtesy of Susan Beard

The Lincoln Ballroom at the Union League filled with guests

Barbara Eberlein receiving Trumbauer award

Traditional Building Magazine recently selected Barbara Eberlein as the sole interior designer out of a group of 25 experts from around the globe who have dedicated their careers to the classical style in myriad and outstanding ways. For Barbara, the restoration, preservation, and creation of traditional-style interiors is less about recreating what a space had been for a particular owner at a particular period in time, and more about culling all the goals, dreams, and aspirations of all the clients she’s worked with for the past 35+ years. Whether historic or newly constructed, traditional-style buildings and interiors speak of the past and hold promise for a bright future woven into the fabric of history.

Genoa, or in Italian, Genova, is an Italian seaport that boasts a wealth of Unesco World Heritage sites. Filled with palazzos, noble homes, and grand boulevards, the city is teaming with architectural treasures. Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Gothic, and Rococo architecture are plentiful and magnify the former prestige and influence of the city during Genoa’s golden age of trade.

An ornate, tall wooden door is framed by elaborate stonework on an old building—a striking example of Genoese architecture. Sculpted male figures and decorative crests adorn the columns, while a street number “3” and no parking sign mark the textured stone wall.

A woman in a sunhat, sunglasses, and light dress stands on a sunlit cobblestone street, gazing up at a Genoese architectural treasure—an ornate stone building with tall metal doors and barred windows—while holding her phone.

Ornate stone archway with columns and decorative carvings, a hallmark of Genoese architecture, frames a shadowy passage leading to a sunlit courtyard. The building’s tan façade features gray details, and a hanging lantern graces the arch’s interior.

A detailed, ornate domed ceiling with square and rectangular decorative panels, shell motif, sculpted cherubs, and classical reliefs in cream and gray-blue tones—an architectural treasure in the Genoese neoclassical style.

A tall, elegant building in Genoa with ornate architectural details and trompe-l’oeil frescoes covers its façade. This Genoese architectural treasure features beige and gray walls, decorative motifs, framed windows, and a bright blue sky above.

Baroque-style architectural gem with ornate details, cream and peach-striped façade, green shutters, and tall windows. Open upper windows and a sunshade-covered patio evoke the aesthetic treasures of Genoese heritage. Blue sky with wispy clouds above.

A large, ornate stone shell relief—an architectural treasure—decorates a building facade. Layered, wavy ridges and elegant swirling edges evoke Genoese artistry. Sunlight casts shadows across its textures. Below, part of a blue banner with white text is visible.

Ornate hallway with vaulted ceiling covered in colorful Renaissance-style frescoes. Architectural marble columns, statues, and detailed coats of arms decorate the walls like Genoese treasures. At the end, glass doors display a Deutsche Bank sign.

Ornate domed ceiling with blue and beige frescoes, featuring classical figures, cherubs, and decorative motifs—one of the true Genoese architectural treasures. A dark, eight-sided lantern hangs above intricate moldings and relief sculptures.

An ornate stone archway with sculpted figures, a true Genoese architectural treasure, stands in a sunlit courtyard. Behind it, climbing plants cover the wall and an upper balcony, lined with balustrades and potted plants, is flanked by historic beige buildings.

Known as the Cocteau chapel, Chapelle Saint-Pierre is a Romanesque-style chapel dedicated to the patron saint of fishermen, Saint Peter. Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer in the French Riviera, the chapel was the perfect place for the vow renewal of old friends of Barbara’s who lived in the town and were married twenty-two years ago in Barbara’s living room! Founded in 1295 and renovated in the 1950s with the addition of stunning murals that manifested the artistic and divine vision of Jean Cocteau, the chapel boasts serene hues of pale pink, white, and blue that highlight the space with both gravitas and grace.

A woman in a white dress and a man in a blue blazer and white pants embrace in front of the vibrant mural at Chapelle Saint-Pierre, Villefranche-sur-Mer. Red chairs and a stone altar are in the foreground, as she holds a small bouquet of flowers.

Line art mural showing angelic and human figures, a multi-headed dragon, flames, water, and a city above—reflecting the mythological imagery found in the Saint-Pierre chapel in Villefranche-sur-Mer. One figure is calm; another distressed amid chaos.

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and red lipstick gazes upward, smiling slightly. She wears a sheer beige top. Behind her, people chat in front of a wall adorned with abstract figures in the Saint-Pierre Chapel, Villefranche-sur-Mer.

Located in southern Italy, Naples is one of the most ancient cities in Europe and was a major cultural center in the Roman Republic. With a strong architectural heritage still expressed in the urban fabric of the city today, Naples boasts a wealth of historic buildings, parks, and a city center that represent all the relevant periods of the history of Naples. Much of this history and art is documented and preserved in the city’s numerous museums, including the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli and the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte. Naples also boasts a thriving contemporary art scene, making the museum experience truly a revelation.

A decorated ancient Greek krater with intricate black and terracotta designs showing mythological scenes, horses, and creatures. Notable Napoli influences appear in the sculpted faces and painted patterns that adorn the rim and handles against a neutral wall background.

A marble statue of a robed woman stands holding a tall staff in her left hand. Her right hand is raised with fingers extended. This notable Napoli artwork features wavy hair and a calm expression, displayed indoors against a softly lit arched wall.

Marble sculpture of three men and a horse in dramatic motion; one man struggles on the ground, another pulls the horse’s bridle, and the third restrains the scene. Detailed carving shows tension. Set in a Napoli museum with tall windows.

A large classical marble statue of a muscular, bearded man stands nude, leaning on a club draped with a lion

A detailed scale model of an ancient Roman courtyard, inspired by Notable Napoli, with red-tiled roofs, colonnades, white columns, and a central temple-like building—capturing the essence of classical Roman architectural style.

A museum gallery in Napoli with yellow walls displays large classical paintings of religious figures, ornate sculptures, and a decorative tabernacle. Sunlight from skylights above brightens the polished wooden floor and highlights the artwork.

An ornate, miniature Renaissance-style building with columns, arches, colorful inlaid stone, gold accents, statues, and a domed roof—an exquisite example of Notable Napoli—on display in a museum gallery with framed paintings on yellow walls.

A woman in a sleeveless, cream patterned jumpsuit stands in a white-walled Napoli gallery beside an abstract installation: blue liquid drips onto objects arranged vertically, splattering blue spots across the floor and wall.

A hanging metal rod apparatus suspends a glass sphere in front of a wall. Light inside the sphere—reminiscent of Notable Napoli’s artistry—projects a map of Africa and Europe in green and brown hues, casting continent-shaped shadows behind it.

A close-up of a drawing tool with wooden arms and a cylindrical body glides across a white canvas, reminiscent of Notable Napoli artistry, creating abstract black and blue ink lines and splatters in various directions on the mostly blank background.

A spotlight shines upward onto a white wall, illuminating a Notable Napoli decorative metal oval with intricate cutout patterns. The light casts artistic shadows and reflections, creating an ethereal, glowing effect above and around the fixture.

Venice, the “City of Canals” is arguably one of Italy’s most unique and picturesque cities with its stunning architecture, beautiful bridges, and of course, winding canals. The Art Biennale (La Biennale d’Arte di Venezia), is held biannually in Venice and is one of the largest and most important contemporary visual art exhibitions in the world.

A white wall in venerable Venice displays black, slightly distorted text reading: THE MILK OF DREAMS above the Italian translation IL LATTE DEI SOGNI, arranged in flowing, curved lines on a gray tiled floor.

A bundle of long, off-white fibers hangs from the ceiling in a spacious, modern gallery with tiled floors—a setting that evokes the spirit of travel and tourism, reminiscent of Venice’s blend of art, history, and natural light.

Large abstract sculptures with smooth, organic white forms and metallic gray spheres are displayed in a spacious, industrial gallery in Venice, making it a must-see destination for travel and tourism enthusiasts seeking modern artistic experiences.

Two abstract, white giraffe sculptures with elongated necks and limbs stand on a light surface against a textured brick wall—resembling spectral figures one might encounter while exploring the art-filled streets of Venice during travel or tourism.

A white sculpture of a woman from the waist up, hands clasped in prayer, rises from a smooth base. Displayed in a bright, minimalist room with pale walls and floor, the piece evokes the serene elegance of venerable Venice.

A bronze sculpture of a woman in a dress bends forward with both hands resting on a flat rock, as if gazing at her reflection in a still black pool—evoking the quiet elegance of Venice. The minimal background draws focus to the figure and her mirrored image.

A tall, abstract black sculpture of a slender female figure stands in a white, well-lit room with arched doorways and a domed ceiling, echoing the elegant artistry found throughout venerable Venice.

A tall, abstract black sculpture with curved legs and an oval top stands in a courtyard in venerable Venice, surrounded by thatched-roof buildings. Sunlight filters through trees as people walk nearby on the white stone ground.

A person in a beige outfit lies curled up on the floor beside a large, spotted donkey in a bare, textured room with peeling walls—an unexpected scene reminiscent of hidden corners often missed by Venice tourism. Piles of brown mulch and mirrored fragments surround them.

A person stands on the back of a spotted horse inside a dim, weathered room in venerable Venice, with peeling walls and high windows. Scattered doll parts and a small purple table lie on the floor as sunlight streams in from above.

Whether it is enjoying the ballet, perusing art galleries, or the halls of some of our favorite cultural institutions, experiencing local arts and culture is the perfect way to illuminate our inner creativity.

A large circular screen displays a shirtless performer raising both arms on a stadium stage lit with vibrant red and blue lights. Abstract colorful visuals inspired by local arts fill the background as a cheering crowd enjoys the energetic concert.

A packed stadium at night bursts with red lighting and fireworks, celebrating local arts. A large circular screen shows a guitar performer on stage. Cheering fans fill the stands as spotlights and stage lights illuminate this vibrant scene.

A modern art gallery celebrating local arts, with a wooden table holding sculptural objects seen through black tangled lines. Behind the table is a textured white wall sculpture, a red structure, and a music stand on a wooden floor.

A modern white chair sits in front of a rectangular structure with grid-like tiles featuring circular holes, reflecting local arts. Atop the structure, a table lamp with an amber geometric shade glows warmly in this minimalist setting.

A modern, black chair with armrests is centered before a glossy panel of dark green rectangular tiles, reflecting local arts influences. The plain, light background and floor highlight both the chair and the locally inspired tiled panel.

A cluttered artist’s studio brimming with local arts—paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat, abstract faces on wood, and bold canvases. Art supplies, books, and bottles fill the table; one green piece leans against the wall amid vibrant expressions of arts and culture.

Large black and brown block letters on a light wooden wall spell out: JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: KING PLEASURE. This bold, stacked display is a striking tribute to local arts and culture, with each word framed by vertical wood panels.

Two abstract paintings hang on a wood-paneled wall, displaying rough, expressive style. Showcasing Local Arts, the top features a stylized green bill; the bottom depicts a red crown over “ASBESTOS” with blue sketches and “PER CAPITA.”.

A domed ceiling with a circular skylight is illuminated by purple and golden lights, creating star-like patterns. The ornate architecture, inspired by local arts, features columns and geometric designs, with a lit window and a projected portrait below.

A grand hall with tall columns and arched ceilings, lit in blue and purple hues, hosts an awards ceremony celebrating arts. People in formal attire stand on stage beneath a screen reading “The Franklin Institute Awards,” with empty chairs facing them.

A domed ceiling with geometric patterns reflecting local arts is lit by blue and purple lights. Small star-like lights are scattered across the surface, an oculus opens at the center, and decorative arches frame this celebration of culture.

Using the power of art in their vibrant multiuse space designed by Eberlein Design, the Dina Wind Art Foundation supports living artists and shares the rich story of artist Dina Wind, ensuring her legacy and promoting her art to empower artists and transform lives. We are proud to support this local organization that celebrates differences, offers exposure to innovation, and supports relevant, inspiring initiatives to build a community of independent-minded creators.

A sculpture made of various twisted and disassembled car parts hangs from the ceiling in an industrial-style loft, reflecting the innovative spirit of the Dina Wind Art Foundation. A dark door appears below the artwork at the end of a hallway.

A white shelving unit displays abstract metal sculptures and found objects, including gears, pipes, agricultural tools, and books—an eclectic arrangement reminiscent of Dina Wind’s style and supported by the Art Foundation.

A black sculpture bust stands on a wooden pedestal, draped with vintage cameras and electronics. Created in the spirit of the Dina Wind Art Foundation, this eclectic indoor scene features shelves and fabric curtains in the background.

A man in a blue shirt and a woman in a colorful jacket stand in a creative studio filled with books, art, and jewelry displays. The woman, representing the Dina Wind Art Foundation, speaks while holding an object; art supplies fill the foreground.

Two smiling men stand indoors, one in a green jacket with colorful embroidery, the other in a blue patterned shirt. The man in the green jacket displays a ringed hand, while the other gently holds it. Shelves and art from the Dina Wind Art Foundation fill the background.

Six people—five women and one man—stand together on a rooftop patio at sunset, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in semi-formal attire, with the Dina Wind Art Foundation gathering framed by city buildings and a vibrant evening sky.

A smiling woman in black and a seated man in a jacket pose in front of a gray wall with a blue neon “John Wind” sign, reflecting the spirit of the Dina Wind Art Foundation, with modern art accents and a white orchid on a gold side table.

Two men smiling and holding wine glasses stand indoors at an Art Foundation event. One wears a tan blazer; the other, in a white hat, stands near textured gray abstract artworks by Dina Wind and a decorative vase on a small table.

Five adults pose and smile indoors at the Dina Wind Art Foundation. Two men and three women in business-casual attire are arranged before white sculptural decor and large windows with greenery, two seated on chairs while three stand behind them.

Three people sit on stools indoors, facing an audience at the Art Foundation. A man on the right gestures while speaking, two women listen. A camera records them. Large windows behind show greenery and a Dina Wind sculpture outside.

Eberlein Design employee, Lindsay Bedford, is also a Mural Arts Philadelphia Black Artist Fellow. In April, she completed not one, but two public art projects, including the installation of a temporary vinyl mural at the Percy Street Project located in South Philadelphia, and, an installation used in the Philadelphia Ballet’s free, interactive multimedia performance, Behind the Stage Door throughout the city of Philadelphia.

Two women stand smiling on a colorful painted section of a city alley, surrounded by Mural Arts Philadelphia murals, brick buildings, and folding chairs. Their vibrant outfits echo the creative spirit of Philadelphia’s mural arts scene on this sunny day.

A person with long, curly hair stands at a wooden podium outdoors, speaking. Behind them is a red brick wall featuring a Mural Arts Philadelphia design with colorful graffiti. Sunlight casts strong shadows, adding to the urban, artistic atmosphere.

A woman with curly brown hair, wearing dark sunglasses and a green cable-knit sweater, speaks passionately into a microphone outdoors in Philadelphia. She gestures with both hands, sunlight illuminating her against a white brick wall with a red mural arts stripe.

A man in a dark blazer and teal shirt speaks at an outdoor podium with a microphone. He faces an audience seated in sunlight at a Mural Arts Philadelphia event, with blurred people, colorful clothing, and city buildings in the background.

A woman with long brown hair, glasses, and a red blazer smiles while speaking at a wooden podium with a microphone, standing in front of a textured white brick wall in bright sunlight at a Mural Arts Philadelphia event.

Photos Courtesy of Steve Weinik and Kuo-Pin “George” Lin

Barbara Eberlein, donning sunglasses and a black-and-white patterned outfit, stands in a sunny Philadelphia alleyway with pink shapes painted on the ground. She smiles at the camera, surrounded by vibrant Mural Arts Philadelphia murals along the brick walls.

Four women stand together outdoors in a sunlit Philadelphia alleyway, surrounded by vibrant mural art and graffiti. Three wear dresses or skirts, one wears pants, and all are smiling amid folding chairs, overhead wires, and painted shapes on the ground.

Two ballet dancers perform outdoors on a stage in Philadelphia. The dancer in front, wearing a tan leotard, leans forward with arms extended, supported by another in black. Colorful mural arts panels and greenery brighten the background under sunny daylight.

Two ballerinas perform outdoors on a stage in Philadelphia, with one en pointe and the other raising an arm. Behind them, people in black stand before a colorful Mural Arts Philadelphia backdrop featuring faces and crowns. Trees, a fence, and buildings complete the scene.

A group of dancers in black and white costumes perform energetically outdoors on a shiny stage, framed by trees and vibrant Philadelphia murals. Their raised arms and lifted legs express joy and movement while supporting mural arts in the city.

Ballet dancers perform outdoors on a stage surrounded by green trees under a clear blue sky. Three dancers in front strike elegant poses; colorful Mural Arts Philadelphia murals are displayed behind them, creating a vibrant, artistic outdoor event.

Chihuly Garden and Glass offers a look at the inspiration and influences that inform the career of artist Dale Chihuly, with an exhibition that includes eight galleries, a centerpiece glasshouse, and a lush garden. A truly magnificent feast for the eyes!

A large, intricate glass sculpture in blue features swirling shapes resembling underwater plants and seashells. The piece stands indoors against gray industrial lockers, with a fire extinguisher and scattered objects adding to the garden-like display.

A woman wearing glasses, a black jacket, and black pants stands indoors, looking up at an intricate glass garden display of colorful sculptures arranged by color. Sunlight streams in from windows above, illuminating the vibrant glass art around her.

A view of the Seattle Space Needle seen through a glass ceiling, with vibrant red, orange, and yellow glass flower sculptures hanging overhead in the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit, reflecting sunlight against the blue sky.

A close-up of a vibrant, intricate blown glass sculpture featuring swirling, curved forms in bright red hues with translucent and glossy surfaces, creating a dynamic abstract pattern. Light reflects off the garden-inspired glass, highlighting its smooth finish.

A close-up of an intricate glass sculpture in a garden, featuring swirling, translucent golden and clear glass tendrils, resembling organic forms or sea creatures, with glossy surfaces reflecting light from multiple angles.

A close-up of a vibrant glass sculpture in a garden, featuring swirling, twisted tendrils in shades of blue, clear, and purple. The intricate, smooth glass forms interweave to create a dynamic and detailed abstract pattern.

A person wearing a flat cap, sunglasses, and gray clothes holds a long metal rod with hot, red molten glass at the end in a glassblowing studio, surrounded by industrial equipment and tables as furnaces glow orange like a fiery garden in the background.

Two people work in an industrial glassblowing studio. One, in a cap and safety glasses, shapes molten glass on a rod near the furnace. The other, wearing sunglasses, stands by the oven door. Tools and glass mugs are on a worktable in the foreground.

Two men work in a spacious, well-lit glassblowing studio. One holds a long rod with a red-hot glass blob, while the other gestures as if giving directions. Both wear casual clothes and hats among an array of tools, shaping what might become stunning garden glass art.

This spring, Barbara joined the Chilton Club and the New England Historic Genealogical Society to tour the historic greater Philadelphia area, with stops at some of our favorite past Eberlein Design projects.

A richly decorated wood-paneled room corner recalls past projects, featuring ornate carved moldings and floral garlands. The white ceiling has peeling paint near an intricate plaster border. Part of a framed portrait of a bearded man is visible on the wall.

Ornate ceiling and archway with gold trim and intricate molding. Revisiting past projects, such detailed architectural design suggests a historic or elegant building interior, featuring a classical painting of cherubs above the doorway.

A group of around 22 adults, both men and women, stand smiling in front of a brick building with arched windows and trimmed bushes, dressed in business casual and formal attire. The gathering seems focused on revisiting past projects outdoors.

A group of people, some wearing masks, stand and converse in an ornate, pastel-hued room with carved moldings—perhaps revisiting past projects—while a gilded mirror above a marble fireplace and antique furniture enhance the classical decor.

A woman stands and gestures while speaking about past projects to a group of seated adults in an elegant living room with red walls, bookshelves, a chandelier, a fireplace with ornate clocks, and a grand piano. Everyone appears engaged and attentive to the speaker.

In March, Barbara traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia for a weekend retreat at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. The weekend was filled with exclusive experiences, lively conversations from luminary essayists and personalities in the design world, and elevated cuisine.