Giati
e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y
c h i c t e a k
great design and environmental responsibility in one stylish package
By Zachary Scott
M
ark Singer, president and owner of Giati Designs,
Inc., is known for an intelligent sense of style and artistic
scope that spans his work as a designer, inventor and sculp-
tor. Since 1990, the teak furniture designs of Giati have
given homeowners and commercial developers a luxurious
option for the deck, poolside or patio. Giati has served as
an outlet for one aspect of Singer’s creative touch, but by
no means is it independent of his other creations and in-
terests. Singer’s talents are stretched to seemingly every
creative function available, and the results have been a
Mark Singer
refreshing jolt to the status quo of the design world. The
President, Giati Designs, Inc.
outdoor furniture market has been in constant growth in the
past 20 years, and Giati has become known as the name to
trust in high quality outdoor furnishings. donesia to research and investigate the best way to properly
Although Giati is the current outlet for his interpretive procure teak wood without damaging the environment. All
spirit, Singer has lent his creative touch to companies such of the teak used in Giati production is taken in a sustainable
as Knoll, the Otsuke Group in Japan and intellectual insti- fashion that limits harm done to the forest and environ-
tutions such as Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum and ment, with the selected teak being in the top 1 percent in
Arthur M. Sackler Museum. Singer has made a name for quality available in the world.
himself in the design industry by being relevant in a variety Singer’s collections with Giati have mirrored his two
of mediums. He has the thirst for knowledge of an intellec- goals, inventive design and respect for the Earth. By cre-
tual and the expressive detail of a classic artist, making for ating the nautically inspired 55 Collection, named for his
an extraordinary combination of design ability. One of his 55th birthday, Singer combined the natural appeal of teak
greatest skills is the ability to meld this high-end outdoor with the reliable nature of stainless steel to form an attrac-
furniture with the environment where it resides, creating tive and fun collection. In the Castillo Collection we see a
a perfect outdoor setting for relaxation and comfort. It is more classic and comfortable design, perfect for your fa-
through this industrious spirit and expressive nature that vorite spot on the patio or deck. Although his work with
Giati has earned great success and acclaim. Giati often spans many different sides of his design theory,
In addition to creating inventive teak designs, Singer the elements of long-term reliability and environmental
rade
believes it is his company’s responsibility to create in sustainability are constant.
an eco-conscious way. This environmentally-responsible DTM spoke with David Repp, the national sales manager
Design T
attitude has been a pillar of the company since it was at Giati, about his experience with Singer and the continu-
founded. Singer has personally traveled throughout In- ing success of Giati.
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