Richard Keith Holton (born: April 2, 1970) is an architect and artist who has worked in Interior Architecture and Interior Design on projects around the world as well as created fine art that has been exhibited in such places as the Norton Museum of Art in Palm Beach. Richard incorporates artwork into each project he pursues, and his trademark combines artwork and custom finishes to his designs. Richard is currently working on one of only two Quinlan Terry private residences to be built in the United States.
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Personal life and education
Richard owned and operated an artists' atelier in Dallas, TX in the design district for nearly 10 years before deciding to move to Miami, Palm Beach and nor Dorado Puerto Rico. Richard worked in Palm Beach, FL in the late 90's, doing mainly interior design and artistic finishes on Preservation homes vastly valued in the heritage of American architecture and design.
Richard's accomplishments include many commercial projects but his focus has mainly been on residential. Richard works with teams in trompe l'oeil, hand-painted textiles, large-scale murals, faux painting and other decorative arts, acting as artistic and creative director.
Richard Holton has contributed to historical buildings and residences around the United States. He hired other artists to do the art deco murals for the Caliterra Restaurant in the Batterymarch Building7 in Boston, the restoration for the Casa Coral residence in Palm Beach as well as many other projects of historical note.
Richard graduated from University of North Texas with a degree in Interior Design.
Richard currently lives in Palm Beach, FL.
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Noteworthy projects
- Batterymarch Building, Boston - The Hilton Hotel Lobby
- The Batterymarch Building in Boston, MA was the first art deco high-rise built in Boston built in 1928 and designed by Harold Field Kellogg. Richard was commissioned by Wyndham Hotels during their renovation of the building in 2000 to design a monumental ceiling for the lobby entrance.
- Art Deco Murals, Caliterra Restaurant, Boston
- Richard was commissioned to create 7 WPA inspired murals drawing from Art Deco and WPA public buildings in Washington D.C.
- Casa Coral, Palm Beach, FL
- Casa Coral was designed by fabled Palm Beach architect John Volk in 1926 for Alfred Feltman, the founder of the Coney Island hot dog.
References
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