Larry Walshe designed an elegant corporate celebration for the King’s Birthday in collaboration with J.P. Morgan, transforming the striking architecture of the J.P. Morgan building in New York into a refined setting that celebrated British heritage while embracing contemporary sophistication. The design concept balanced the grandeur of a diplomatic occasion with the modernity of the venue’s soaring glass walls and panoramic views of Manhattan’s skyline.
A dramatic stage installation welcomed guests with royal blue graphics, the British coat of arms, and a portrait of His Majesty, establishing a ceremonial focal point that framed the evening with a sense of formality and national pride.
Drawing inspiration from quintessential British iconography, Walshe incorporated a vivid red telephone box as a playful yet elegant feature within the event’s arrival experience. The installation was surrounded by abundant, naturalistic florals in shades of crimson, blush, apricot, and soft green foliage, creating a lush garden moment reminiscent of an English country landscape. These floral compositions continued throughout the space, appearing as sculptural centerpieces on cocktail tables, bar arrangements, and buffet displays, blending British garden romance with the sleek contemporary interiors of the venue.