Lohmann points out the influence being a major port has on design. "Geographically, we are fortunate to have a global shipping hub in our backyard, so there is never a shortage of new products like stone, tile, millwork as well as a very well-heeled art market and clientele," he says. "By pairing the ever-shifting demands of creativity with the vast resources of product, you have the perfect incubator for cutting-edge design."