New Trustee Joins Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Board

From The LMMM: The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is pleased to announce that Trudy Dujardin has joined the Board of Trustees. Patsy Brescia, LMMM Chairman of the Board of Trustees said, “We are thrilled that Trudy Dujardin has joined the Museum’s Board of Trustees. Ms. Dujardin’s knowledge of the arts, design expertise and community outreach will be of great service to the Mansion and the Board as we continue to build support for this National Historic Landmark.” Ms. Dujardin is a longtime member of the Mansion and was previously on the Board of Trustees. “She will be an asset to the institution,” said Ms. Brescia, “as we continue to restore this landmark to its original glory.”

Trudy Dujardin, FASID, LEED AP + ID + C, a Norwalk, CT resident, creates distinctive
interiors for some of the world’s most discerning clientele. From the traditional to the contemporary, from casual beach houses to chic city pieds-a-terre, her firm’s clean, refined aesthetic marries the finest custom furniture, original art and antiques, sustainable materials and natural finishes with timeless style.

Equally at home in St. Andrews, Scotland, New York City, the New England countryside, or Nantucket Island, the award-winning designer’s interiors blend color, texture, light, and architecture to create a place of serenity and sanctuary, a signature of her style. Custom-made furnishings, exquisite attention to architectural details, and one of a kind treasures showcase the unique personalities of the homeowners.

A passionate educator on environmental issues, Trudy is a LEED Accredited Professional, with a specialty in Interior Design and Construction (LEED AP + ID +C), recognizing her thorough understanding of green building practices and principles.

She serves as an adjunct professor at Fairfield University, is the author of Comfort Zone: Creating the Eco-Elegant Interior (Pointed Leaf Press, New York), and is a member of the American Society of Interior Design’s College of Fellows, the highest distinction an interior designer can receive. The Design Futures Council (DFC) named her a Senior Fellow, a rare designation she shares with Al Gore and Robert Stern. She has also served on the International Board of the Joslyn Castle Institute for Sustainable Communities, and is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. (USGBC).

Ms. Dujardin’s breathtaking work has appeared in the most prestigious industry publications. Dujardin Design Associates, Inc. creates interiors worldwide from offices in Westport, Connecticut, and Nantucket, Massachusetts.

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is a National Historic Landmark located at 295 West Avenue in Norwalk. For more information on tours and programs, please visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, e-mail info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, or call 203-838-9799.

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