On December 2nd, Ornare Miami hosted its 16th annual Tastemakers event at Soho Pool House in Edgewater, bringing together Miami’s top design visionaries for an unforgettable kickoff to Miami Art Week. This year’s event celebrated the announcement of Ornare’s forthcoming Palm Beach showroom and the arrival of its latest luxury collection, setting a sophisticated tone for the city’s design calendar.
Founded by Ornare Miami CEO Claudio Faria, Tastemakers honored five of Miami’s most influential design studios: Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, Amir Khamneipur Design, Wecselman Design, Lu Junqueira Design, and Sam Robin Design. These trailblazers joined a roster of past honorees, reinforcing the community’s creative energy and commitment to excellence.
The evening’s festivities featured engaging activations by event partners Shades by Design, La Cuisine Appliances, Orlean, and Interstones, who curated dynamic experiences for the design-centric audience. Guests were treated to bubbly courtesy of Valdo Prosecco and entertainment by ACremona, ensuring the event’s signature blend of style, substance, and celebration.
Reflecting on the evening, Claudio Faria remarked, “In a week that celebrates global art and design, it’s an honor to spotlight the talent and innovation of Miami’s design community. Tastemakers has become a cornerstone of this cultural moment, and we are proud to elevate it year after year.”
The exclusive gathering drew an elite crowd of designers, architects, brokers, and developers, offering a space to connect, collaborate, and celebrate Miami’s vibrant design scene. Highlights included Shades by Design’s showcase of innovative outdoor shading solutions, La Cuisine’s interactive presentations on their luxury appliance collections, Orlean’s elegant wall coverings and fabrics, and Interstones’ immersive branding featuring their custom stone offerings.
As Miami Art Week continues to grow as a global hub for creativity, Ornare’s Tastemakers event reaffirms the city’s position as a leader in design and innovation.
About Ornare
Ornare, well-established in the design market with a decades-long tradition of craftsmanship, brings legacy in architecture, design and décor to customized luxury built-in furnishings. Specializing in utility and craft to outfit luxury residences, the brand is based on high standards, state-of-the-art technology and quality. A Brazilian authority in tailor-made installations, Ornare provides solutions for the whole house, focusing on closets, kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and wall panels. Its collections translate the concept of exclusivity, originality and sophistication into colors, shapes and finishes while valuing sustainability, originality and innovation. Expanding its global reach, Claudio Faria brought Ornare to Miami’s Design District in 2006, as the first U.S location. Ornare Miami is located at 4040 NE 2nd Ave, #103, Miami, FL 33137.
