Marguerite Rodgers Office

A 25,000-square-foot warehouse on North American Street has been home to Marguerite Rodgers since 1985. Meg initially purchased the shell of a building for her woodworking shop and business, which later evolved into a design-build enterprise. With Marguerite Rodgers leading the way, more creatives were drawn to the Kensington neighborhood, contributing to the revitalization of the former industrial corridor. By 1991, a central space in the building was dedicated to Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design, a unique, inspiring world unto itself. The high verticality and scale of the building easily accommodate numerous collections of art, furnishings, and memorabilia. At the heart of the space, a comfortable, great room reflects the spirit and soul of the company and acts as a gathering space, conference and work room. Framed on one side by a wall-sized Edgar Britton architectural wood carving and the other by framed gravures by Fernando Ongania and engravings of Venice, the room opens to the vast sample library, studios, offices, red barn lacquered doors, and a full kitchen for the staff. At once intriguing, eclectic, and pleasant, the place is purpose-built for the firm’s collaborative and creative efforts.

  • Lighting Designer: Sean O'Connor Lighting
  • Photography: Halkin | Mason Photography LLC
A hallway with brown flooring features a red console table, black stool, abstract art, and a wooden sideboard with two lamps, a mirror, and a purple orchid. The ceiling is dark with recessed lights, and another room is visible in the background.
A stylish lounge with red chairs, wooden tables, bookshelves, a brown sofa, art on white brick walls, and pendant lights. Books and artwork fill the cozy, modern room, which features exposed beams and a mix of contemporary and vintage furniture.
A cozy, well-lit room with a round wooden table, surrounded by chairs, a maroon couch, bookshelves, a magazine rack, framed art on white walls, and a vintage chandelier hanging from a dark ceiling. A ladder leans against a bookshelf on the left.
A cozy library features modern red chairs, wooden bookshelves filled with books and art, a marble table, and a striking wooden partition with geometric carvings. Warm lighting and eclectic decor create an inviting, artistic atmosphere.
A cozy study room viewed through an open doorway with an intricately carved wooden panel, a vintage chair, a desk, shelves of books, metal shelving with files, and abstract art on the walls; overhead fluorescent lighting brightens the scene.
A man in a checkered shirt stands in a small kitchen, stirring a pot. He is viewed from behind, through a doorway with a bright red sliding barn door. Shelves with books and binders line the right, and a vintage sign hangs above the doorway.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, black countertops, stainless steel oven, and sink. A mural above the backsplash depicts people dancing and standing on a street. Bagels and fruit sit on the counter, and theres a toaster and coffee maker on the left.
A person stands in a narrow room lined with tall shelves full of samples of wood, tiles, and other materials. A rolling ladder is attached to one shelf, and shoes are on the floor. The space is brightly lit with overhead lights.
A woman sits at a desk reviewing samples in a modern showroom with shelves full of tiles on both sides, bright lighting, and informational displays on the walls. The space is neat and organized, with a long central aisle.
A modern office with a round wooden table and five chairs, desk, armchair, standing lamps, art on white brick walls, and a window with blinds. A corkboard with photos covers one wall; a drafting table and books are visible.
A modern office with a wooden table, chairs, lamp, and a large wall collage of photos and artwork. An open notebook and magazines sit on the table. A contemporary chandelier hangs above. The wall is white brick and there is framed art above the collage.
A well-lit office with large windows, a round wooden table with chairs, a desk with shelves holding books and records, a painting of a dog on a grassy field, art on white brick walls, and modern hanging lights above the table.