SUSAN BURGESS

Susan got her first job in the industry as a furniture and fabric representative for, among others, the incomparable Janus et Cie. As a rep for Janus et Cie in San Francisco, Susan worked on many prestigious projects such as Bill and Melinda Gates' home in Washington. It was during this period that Susan was privileged to spend time with the architect and interior designer Thierry Despont. Mr. Despont is known for his work on the Gates' project as well as the Getty Museum, and numerous other prominent residential and commercial projects. His deep knowledge of the arts, architecture, furniture and fabric had a profound influence on Susan... Burgess' work in interior design was a natural segue from working as a representative showcasing high-end furniture and fabric. As a manufacturer's rep, Susan's clients included large architectural firms and high-profile residential designers. The necessity for understanding all parts of the project as well as collecting innumerable resources are..

Primary location: Mill Valley United States