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LIVING ROOMS VIBRA NT NT,, EXCITI NG WAYS TO ADD PERSONALITY TO YOUR LOUNGE
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AL A L F R E S C O EDIT Furniture, fabri fabrics cs & accessories to help you transform your outdoor space in time for summer
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7 78 8 Technology The The bespoke future
and accessories to help you make the most of the summer. Plus, the design classics headed for your garden
pottery Bordallo Pinheiro brought fantasy to the dining table
of furniture and the newest gadget to help improve your sleep
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home What hangs 81 Curate your home What on your walls is just as important as their colour. We explore how art curation is the next big thing in design
47 Social design We meet the creatives bringing fun and colour to public spaces
53 Design decoded The timeless influence of the ‘Infinity’ table by Stefano Bigi for Porada
54 Design hero As Gubi launches a reissue of his work, we take a closer look at Carlo de Carli
57 My cultural life Legendary textile designer Celia Birtwell’s inspirations
fabrics. Also, design studio Workstead on Southern Modernism, our guide to outdoor flooring and a revolutionary interior inspired by fashion’s Mary Quant
73 Architecture Groundbreaking rural retreats and the practice to watch, plus Liddicoat & Goldhill on turning their first home into a RIBA award winner 7 77 7 Kitchens & bathrooms On-trend updates for these hardworki hardworking ng rooms
86 Art house Inside the Manhattan penthouse that demonstrates how artworks can elevate an interior
108 Sultry spring The The traditional colours of the season take a seductive turn, with fabrics and furniture in earthier shades of green, yellow and pink
LIVING ROOMS 93 Vibrant and exciting new ways to create a lounge with big personality
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HOMES 1 16 Seasonal shifts From the architecture to the interior, this LA home is beautifully defined by its leafy surroundings lessons The Ghent apartment 1 28s Life that’s that’ a masterclass on greener urban living
1 38 Old soul Soft colours inspired by nature help to create an uplifting home with character beyond its years
1 48 Modernist revival Sensitively updated, this 1930s villa in Antwerp now has a contemporary look that honours its heritage
1 60 Vivid dream How one creative couple transformed their Milanese apartment into a colourful and fun family home
1 70 Clean slate Surrounded by greenery, this Copenhagen home is the perfect backdrop for a careful edit of modern design classics
MILAN 181 Our lowdown on the events,
tastemakers and new launches setting this year’s design agenda at Salone del Mobile
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SPRING BLOOMS As I write this letter, letter, the country country is being buffeted buffeted by Storm Gareth. Gareth. Granted, the the name is slightly comedic, but the ensuing strong winds and torrents of rain are absolutely not. While it may seem ludicrous now, I promise, spring is just around the corner, and, as a result, this issue we’ve focused on getting ready for warmer, sunnier days ahead. Not only can you find our pick of the latest pieces to transform any outdoor space (ba (balcony lcony,, patio, garden, whatever, they’re covered), we’ve also got an inspiring, international roster of homes that merge indoors and out in the most creative ways. The joy of eyefuls of greenery is boundless and I’m loving our shoot (p108), which reveals the palette of the season to be vibrant, indulgent and a million miles away from the pasty pastels often associated with this time of year. Before our focus shifts entirely outdoors, we also examine the importance of the living room. Department store John Lewis & Partners has just released research showing that as the way we live alters, how we use this communal heart of the home is changing, too. No longer just a place to watch TV, now it’s somewhere we’re as likely to eat, sleep, exercise or work. It’s where we reflect our personality at home, with maximalism and boldness being key. As John Lewis & Partner’s head of design, Phillippa Prinsloo says: ‘Our living rooms have ha ve never been quite so alive, flexible and unique.’ I totally agree, and this is why we’ve chosen to share exciting ways to revitalise these spaces (p93) as well as fill them with art (p81). As this edition hits the newsstands, newsstands, I’ll be making the pilgrimage to Milan for the the annual Salone del Mobile furniture fair. Our extensive guide to its highlights (p181) will be indispensable, whether you’re you’re attending or simply want to be the first to discover the ideas shaping the future of homes. I look forward to revealing even more when I get back… Ciao!
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SIERRA sundowner Fabric expert expert Mark Ale Alexander xander has found a way to bring the luxury and lightness of its pure linens to the outdoors. The ‘Sierra’ range, featuring delicate stripes and timeless timeless plain weaves, is made using specially specially treated yarns able to withstand summer showers. From £130 per metre (markalexander.com).
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‘The “Linear Steel” series was inspired by a meeting of lines, shapes and materials,’ says Copenhagen-based designer Thomas Bentzen of his new table and bench for Muuto. The collection is the Danish brand’s first set of outdoor furniture, with a look defined by its folded edges and indents, which allow water to drain easily from its surfaces. surfaces. Available in an elevated natural palette of ‘Black’, ‘Off-White’, ‘Dark Green’ and, tone of the moment, ‘Burnt Orange’ (above), it’s a simple, summer-ready delight. Bench, from £349; table, from £659 (muuto.com).
With a palette palette inspired by the warm Mediterranean landscape of Ethimo’s Tuscan headquarters, the firm’s latest range includes a wealth of design collaborations collaborat ions and modern shapes. ‘It’s about creating a completely comfortable comfortabl e outdoor space, with beautiful and well-finished elements down to the finest detail,’ explains CEO, Gian Paolo Migliaccio. Christophe Pillet’s ‘Grand Life’ lounge furniture, for example, invites instant relaxation with generous cushions that are soft yet weatherproof. The ‘Knit’ collection by Patrick Norguet gains a braided, highbacked rocking chair, and Luca Nichetto presents two new lights, the portable, rechargeable ‘Lucerna’ lantern and ‘Pharos’, a reimagining of a classic streetlight. ‘The result is quality, elegance and functionality for the outdoors,’ concludes Migliaccio (ethimo (ethimo.com). .com).
ID I DLE fancies Evoking long days spent reclining in the sun beside a pool, French fabric outdoor brand fabricÉlitis’s Élitis’ range s new ‘Farniente’ translates as ‘laze’. Its Riviera styling, with details that recall ripples on water and bright, azure skies, will bring a holiday feel to your garden. Use it to upholster a sunlounger or simply cover a cushion for a seasonal update. From top: ‘Iseo’, ‘Iseo’, ‘Sebino’ and ‘Aquarama’, all £160 per metre metre (elitis.fr).
Top ‘Grand Life’ chair, from £1,202 From left ‘Knit’ chair,
from £1,632. ‘Lucerna’ lantern, £412. ‘Pharos’ lamp, £541
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CATCH OF THE DAY Mater is making heritage designs designs greener. greener. Its making heritage ‘Ocean’ dining set, created by Nanna and Joergen Ditzel in 1955, was originally originally made from timber timber veneer, but is now formed from repurposed fishing nets on a metal frame. ‘Waste plastic is filling the sea,’ says CEO and founder Henrik Marstrand. ‘If we can create attractive products while cleaning up the effects of consumerism, it’s a win-win.’ Chairs £169 each; table, from £395 (materdesign.co.uk).
CUBA LIBRE Nodding to the cheerful, ice-cream hues on the façades of the buildings in Cuba’s capital, the ‘Havana’ encaustic tile range by Ca’pietra is the ideal way to add a burst of sunny pattern to walls and floors. The tiles’ chalky surface means they are best suited to sheltered garden rooms and conservatories,, while their four-part conservatories pattern (see above) is brilliantly intricate. £4.80 per tile (capietra.co (capietra.com). m).
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LANDSCAPE LA NDSCAPE PAINTING The 15 new paint shades in Marston & Langinger’s ‘Alitex’ range, suitable for indoor and outdoor use, are inspired by the beauty of the South Downs. Also known for its stunning conservatories and greenhouses, this brand has a love of nature. From neutrals to sage green and ‘Chalkhill Blue’ – named after a butterfly – the palette evokes the spirit of the countryside. From left: ‘Plaster Pink’, ‘Parchment’, ‘Sussex Emerald’ and ‘Chalkhill ‘Chalkh ill Blue’, all £25 for one litre (mandlpaints.com).
Toulemonde Bochart is a ffamily Toulemonde amily affair – founded in 1946 in the north of Fr France ance by married couple Toulemond and Bochart (her maiden name) – but it is known for its designer collaborations, having worked with Christophe Pillet, Florence Bourel and many more. more. This season, it has introduced three outdoor rug collections. They all have a Gallic elegance, but the simplicity of the ‘Cordou’ design in ‘Lagon’ (pictured) caught our eye, with its combination of summery blues. £412 (toulemonderbochart.fr). MAY 2019 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK 27
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(indian-ocean.co.uk)5 ‘Erica’ by Antonio Citterio, £5,781, B&B Italia (bebitalia.com) 6 ‘Green Life’ by Maurizio Manzoni and Roberto Tapinassi, from
£15,190, Visionnaire (visionnaire-home.com) 7 ‘Tami’ by Patrick Norguet for Emu, £1,670, Chaplins (chaplins.co.uk) 8 ‘10th Caprera’ by Massimo Castagna for Exteta, £20,110, Global Luxury London (globalluxurylondon.com)
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When the sun goes goes down, it’s it’s time to up your style game with these innovative lanterns. The ‘Circ M-3727’ by Nahtrang Studio for Estiluz (right, £266; estiluz.com) is inspired by the circus, with its handle reminiscent of a trapeze ring, while Emiliana Design Studio’s ‘June’ for Vibia (below, from £894; vibia.com) glows like an enchanted crystal ball. The ‘Sunlight Bell’ from Eva Solo (far right, £90; evasolo.com) has strong eco credentials. 100 per cent solar powered, it fully charges in just eight hours.
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DEDO D EDON N Known for its woven Known woven furnitur furniture, e, this firm is breaking new ground
The first pieces of outdoor furniture to feature in Salvatori’s home range, ‘Span’ by architect and designer John Pawson revels in the luxury of its materials. Generous slabs of Bianco Carrara marble become seats and tabletops. Beautiful in their simplicity, they’re supported by gold-tinged Avana sandstone. Coffee table, £4,640 £4,640 (salvatori.it).
FORG FO RGET ET ME KNOT Synthetic rope is extra-strong and hardwearing, making it a fantastic material for outdoor use. John Lewis & Partner’s ‘No.188’ garden chairs, part of the brand’ brand’ss in-house ‘Design Project’ range, feature flat rope artistically woven onto a rounded frame. £249 each ( johnlewis.com johnlewis.com). ).
Winning a 2019 ELLE ELLE Decoration British Design Award for its Barber & Osgerby-designed ‘Brea’ modular outdoor seating system, Dedon is continuing to go from strength to strength with its new collection. ‘Our aim from the beginning was to change the way we live outdoors,’ explains Sonja van der Hage, the brand’s chief creative officer. That involves moving towards pieces that work both outside and in. New additions include the ‘Aiir’ chair by GamFratesi, which is ultra-lightweight, ultra-lightwe ight, as well as three portable lighting designs by Sebastian Herkner, Harry Paul and Stephen Burks. The ‘Cirql’ collection by German designer Werner Aisslinger builds upon the brand’s expertise in woven furniture, with an intricate geometric pattern developed in partnership with Dedon’s master weaver in the Philippines (dedon.de).
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chair, from £3,349. ‘Reav’ shade, from £1,691. ‘The Others’ lantern, £2,637. ‘Loom’ lamp, from £558
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chalk paint , £19.95 for one litre, Annie Sloan (anniesloan.com) 4 ‘Fold’ tiles in ‘Salmiak’ by Charlotte von der Lancken, £126 per square metre, Marrakech Design (marrakechdesign.se) 5 ‘Signature’ artificial green wall panel, from £245, Vistagreen (vistagreen.com) 6 ‘Drohan’ chair, £125, Habitat (habitat.co.uk) 7 ‘Circo’ side table by Sebastian Herkner, £438; 8 ‘Barro’ bowls, £53 each, all Ames (ames-shop.de) 9 ‘Hera’ carafe, £28,Carava ne(caravane.co.uk) 10 ‘Circo’ chair, £916; 11 ‘Nido’ cushion, £127, both by Sebastian Herkner for Ames (ames-shop.de) 12 ‘Trekker’ wood-grain composite decking , £87.54 per square metre, Havwoods (havwoods.co.uk)
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A NEW NEW dawn Matthew Hilton’ Hilton’ss ‘Eos’ outdoor range for Case Furniture now now includes a sofa and lounge chair – the brand’ brand’ss first upholstered garden pieces. Like their namesake, the Greek goddess of the dawn, the seats are light and bright. Their slim, rust-proof aluminium frames can be powder-coated in black or white, with cushions covered in fabrics by Sunbrella. Chairs, £685 each; sofas, from £1,155 (casefurniture.com). (casefurniture.com).
SIESTA SER SERVIC VICE E The ‘Fuori’ serving trolley by Skagerak can withstand much more than a minor drinks spillage. Designed to endure the worst of summer showers, its teak slatted shelves will develop a silver-grey patina over time, which, along with the ‘Hunter Green’ finish on its aluminium frame, means it will blend into the greenery of your garden wonderfully. wonderfully. £639, Skandium (skandium.com).
INSTANT INSTANT SUNSHINE SUNS HINE Adding new cushions to to your patio furniture furniture is the easiest easiest way to to update the look of your garden – no green fingers required. These sunny designs, from the second collaboration between American fabric company Pollack and London-based designers A Rum Fellow, reference ancient Mayan hand-weaving techniques. Their simplified palette, however, is thoroughly contemporary. From left: ‘Falseria’, £188 per metre; ‘Meridian Stripe’, £172 per metre, both Altfield (altfield.com).
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The key to indoor/out indoor/outdoor door living is to create a seamless flow between your interiors and
It is the season for al fresco dining but, this year, make sure your hamper doesn’t harm the
the garden. Domus’s ‘Umbria’ flooring tilesporcelain make this easy – choose 10mm thickness for indoors and the 20mm version for outside. outside. The textured textured surface means it isn’t slippery when wet, making it ideal in all seasons. From £63.13 per square metre (domusgroup.com).
environment. Vanquish plastics and make use ofsingle-use natural, recycled and reusable materials. Here’s what’s inside our basket…
Palm leaf bowls, £5 for six, Talking Tables (talkingtables.co.uk)
Brushedstainlesssteel bottle, £35, Coloral (coloral.cc) ‘Diamond’ recycled plastic bottle blanket,
FR EE FR TO ROMO ‘Mokolo’, the first collection of outdoor fabrics by Romo, is suitably summery in style. Including a complementary mixture of plains and geometrics, as well well as a palm print desig design n in ze zesty sty citrus, turquoise and coral, its patterns work best when layered. From £65 per metre (romo.com).
£45, Weaver Green (weavergreen.com)
AR R E YO YOU IN A THE LOOP? Evoking the feel of bent wood with its curved legs, the ‘Loop’ chair is in fact made from high-tech EVA, a completely waterproof yet tactile material. Designed by Milanese architectural architectural duo Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Giorgetti, the piece has removable cushion covers and waterproof padding. From Fro m £2,857 ( giorgettimeda.com). giorgettimeda.com).
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COOK out Outdoor kitchens are evolving the same way as their indoor counterparts – becoming more flexible, within pieces of furniture that can move and change as needed. Cane-Line’s Cane-Line’s ‘Drop’ kitchen cabinet can be positioned as a single unit, or pushed together to create more countertop space. Mix and match ‘Lava’ grey stainless-steel stainlesssteel storage modules with sections including integrated taps and sinks. There’s also the option of adding a slatted teak backing panel onto which you can hang pots and pans or attach extra shelves. From £2,900, Aram (aram.co.uk).
POSTCARD PA P ATTERNS weaves inspired by From weaves the tiles that decorate villas in sunny Lisbon to a multicoloured pattern that’ss a joyful that’ j oyful take on the classic deckchair stripe, Jim Thompson Fabric’ Fabric’ss ‘Ceramic-Outdoor’ ‘Cer amic-Outdoor’ designs rekindle memories of holidays. Practical and playful, every one of the six fabrics (from ( from top: top: ‘Lisboa’ in ‘Gold’, ‘Pool Party’ in ‘Fiesta’ and ‘Amaze’ in ‘Tangerine’) is durable enough to withstand whatever a British summer can throw at it. From £80 per metre (jimthompson fabrics.co fabric s.com). m). 2019 38 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK MAY 2019
Revolutionary Revolution ary designs designs made made to to make the most of summer days Since Patricia Urquiola’s 2006 ‘Maia’ collection, which Kettal’s vice president Alex Alordafurniture’, credits with ‘reinventing outdoor the brand has walked a revolutionarily creative path, aided by its roster of star designers. Doshi Levien created the newly-launched paint finish ‘Glaze’, which replicates the look and feel of ceramics. Urquiola, meanwhile, has continued to innovate, with the ‘Vimini’ range – braided chairs, sofas and side tables in her trademark rounded forms. The brand has also introduced architectural pavilions, a freestanding outdoor kitchen and ‘Fila’, a stylish collection of lamps by Michel Charlot. ‘We like seeking out new materials and forms of production,’ remarks Alorda, whose father founded the company in 1964. ‘But our values are the same as most family firms: hard work and common sense.’ (kettal.com). Top ‘Lounge Pavilion’, from
£6,152 From left ‘Outdoor Kitchen’, from £17,118. ‘Vimini’ sofa, from £3,891. ‘Fila’ lamps, from £536 each
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ICONS of outdoors ‘The backdoor was once a frontier through which great style couldn’t pass,’ says Ludovic Aublanc,, crea Aublanc creative tive dire director ctor at Chaplins Chaplins.. ‘In 2 2019, 019, that’s no longer the case. Iconic brands are producing produ cing wea weather-h ther-hardy ardy versio versions ns of indoor favourites favour ites so homeo homeowners wners no long longer er have to choose between the comforts of the lounge and the pleasures of the garden.’ This season sees Roche Bobois Bobois’’ 1971 1971-designed -designed ‘Mah Jong’ migrate outside, lifted off the ground on a metal base, while String’s storage system has been reimagined in tough galvanised metal. Ligne Roset’ss ‘Otto Roset’ ‘Ottoman’ man’ b byy Noé Duchau Duchaufour four La Lawran wrance ce now comes upholstered in weather-resistant fabric, with with Mic Michel hel Duc Ducaroy’ aroy’ss ‘Sap ‘Saparella’ arella’ sofa to follow suit soon. Smaller pieces are being adapted, too. Foscarini’s ‘Aplomb’ light now has an outdoor version, as does Barber & Osgerby’s ‘Bellhop’ light. AYTM’s bestselling ‘Globe’ vase, meanwhile, now also comes as a plant pot. ‘We need to use exterior spaces creatively,’ advises Hamish Hamis h Man Mansbridge, sbridge, CEO at Heal’ Heal’s. s. ‘It makes sense to furnish them with enduring designs.’
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pendant lights by Lucidi Pevere, from £555 each, Foscarini (foscarini.com). Outdoor shelving by String, from £134 (string.se). ‘Mah Jong Outdoor’ modular sofa by Hans Hopfer Hopfer,, £20,990 as shown, Roche Bobois (roche-bobois.com). ‘Globe’ flower pots by AYTM, from £139.62 for a set of four, Clippings (clippings.com)
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Y YOU OUR R SPRING SPRI NG TO -DO LIST The best of all things botanical, from seeds to sow to a must-see exhibition
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Beloved by the Victorians, pressed flowers are making something of a comeback, thanks in no small part to the JamJar Edit, the online offshoot of south London florist JamJar Flowers. Evening workshops not only provide a behind-the-scenes behind-the-scenes glimpse into their beautiful studio, you’ll also discover how to press your own blooms, as well as working with pre-pressed examples to mount and frame in your own contemporary designs. 8 May and 7 August, £125 ( jamjaredit.co.uk). jamjaredit.co.uk).
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Developed in partnership with the Eden Project, LSA International’s latest collection, ‘Canopy’, is made from recycled glass. The range includes bulb vases, the most modern of terrariums and self-watering planters – these are particularly nifty, with a cotton wick extending from a cork plug at the top, drawing up water as the plant needs it from a reservoir below. From £16 (lsa-international.com).
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World-renowned World-reno wned glass glass artist artist Dale Chihuly Chihuly last last lit up Kew Gardens with his eye-popping works 14 years ago, and this summer ‘Reflections on Nature’ promises to be just as thrilling, with 32 artworks to discover. Some, such as ‘Sapphire Star’ (left), will stand outside, while others will mingle with the plants in the Palm House. The recently restored Temperate House promises to be the centrepiece of the show as the inspiration and setting for a specially designed sculpture. Until 27 October (kew.org).
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‘IVON HITCHENS: THE PAINTER IN THE WOODS’
When a bomb fell fell on Hitchens’ Hitchens’ London London home during WWII, it marked the beginning beginning of a new chapter chapter in his career. Decamping to a caravan in Sussex, he set about creating a garden which, with the surrounding woodlands, provided him with a lifelong subject. A new exhibition exhibition at the Garden Garden Museum Museum recreates recreates this haven through his vibrant, semi-abstract works. 8 May–15 July (gardenmuseum.org.uk).
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Forty of the world’s top chefs have come together to sing the praises of plot-to-plate cooking in beautifully photographed book The Garden Chef . Not all have rolling acres; discover how Robin Gill has turned a London rooftop into a herb and salad farm at The Dairy in Clapham, and how Roberta’s – Brooklyn’s legendary gastro-pizzeria – relies on a container-planted orchard. There are hints and tips on growing, or use it as a source of inspiration on garden-led restaurants to seek out (£29 (£29.95, .95, Phaidon).
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Start planning your summer entertaining now by sowing a handful of borage seeds in the garden once the danger of frosts has passed. In just 10 to 12 weeks, you’ll have a mass of beautiful, blue, beefriendly blooms that are perfect for sprinkling on salads and desserts, or freezing in ice cubes for a pretty addition to refreshing drinks. £1.65 per pack, Higgledy Garden (higgledygarden.com).
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SOC I A AL L DES I GN From Trafalgar Square to the South Bank, and Bristol Bearpit to Brighton’s North Laine, public spaces in their myriad forms connect the citizens and spaces of our cities. ‘Climates and cultures differ all over the world,’ wrote Danish architect, urbanist and the patron saint of communal space Jan Gehl, ‘but people are the same. They will gather in public if you give them a good place to do it.’ As the increasing privatisation of these spaces sweeps through London and other Western cities, it is ever more important to remind ourselves of their value as social and political assets worth defending. According to director and president of Berlin’s Academy of Fine Arts Jeanine Meerapfel, public spaces aren’t just a nice place to hang out, but ‘an achievement of democratic society’. Building on the historic example of social spaces – landmark parks, squares and riversides – a new generation of urban designers and architects is reinventing public areas for the 21st century, using emerging technology, radical urban tactics and, more simply, exuberant colour and pattern. ‘For me, London can be quite a grey city,’ muses London-based designer Yinka Ilori. ‘Sometimes we all need uplifting, and colour is a powerful
Our streets and squares don’t have to be dull – a new breed of designers and architects is bringing fun GEORGE KAFKA to public spaces Words
Adam Nathan iel Furman’s ‘Look Down to Look Up’ art project is bringing joy to the streets of Croydon, south London
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tool. It helps people to feel happy and to engage with each other; to have conversations.’ Trained as a furniture designer, de signer, Ilori’ Ilori’ss upcoming work will see him step into the public realm as he transforms a Battersea underpass into ‘Happy Street’, a bright kaleidoscope of clashing pattern informed by the 16 varieties of positive emotion, as used by medical researchers at Cornell University, New York. Besides adding colour and fun, architects also play a vital role in preserving public spaces for the future by encouraging new uses. The Amos Rex art museum in Helsinki is one such example. When local practice JKMM was faced with transforming a 19th-century open space in the city, it decided to fit its new gallery around what the architect Asmo Jaaksi described as ‘an essential part of the mental landscape and common memory of the Helsinki people’. The result is a playful vista of mounds and skylights that hint at the cavernous underground galleries beneath, while creating a new arena for exploration and relaxation. ‘It’s a place for a new urban culture, and for experiencing expe riencing the city in a completely fresh way,’ says Jaaksi. In Barcelona, a more extreme approach is being investigated, with new social spaces being created where previously there were roads. The so-called s o-called Superilles (superblocks) project, introduced by the city government in 2016, aims to reduce the
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domination of traffic – roads currently take up 60 per cent of the city’s public space – by restricting vehicle vehicl e access access and prioritisin prioritising g pedestr pedestrians ians,, b bicycles icycles and some public transport. At the superblock in the district of Sant Martí, for example, a green zone of 8,273 square metres was created in 2017 and populated with a new playground, street furniture and bike lanes. At road intersections, micro-plazas create new places for communities to gather. Despite some political struggles around the project, Barcelona’s progressive incumbent mayor Ada Colau aims to divide the city into 503 superblocks as part of its wider transport and mobility plan. Similar thinking is informing the approach to social design in Croydon, south London, where the local council has become one of the capital’s leaders in creating innovative public spaces. ‘The city around us is the biggest gallery, of life, materials and compositions, and its buildings can provide endless delight,’ explains designer and artist Adam Nathaniel Furman, whose ‘Look Down to Look Up’ intervention has revamped pedestrian crossings in the town centre using polychromatic, abstract interpretations of the urban skyline.
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Elsewhere in the borough, Central Saint Martins Spatial Practices graduates Fiona Hartley and Ellie Fox Johnson have designed green and pink furniture and two entranceways for the newly christened College Square. According to Anisha Jogani of the Croydon Council Placemaking Team, projects like this are ‘important for enlivening places for people in the short term, as well as for testing ideas about how areas can be transformed in the long term’. Rotterdam-based designers The New Raw are taking community feedback and participation in public spaces to the next level with their Print Your City project in Thessaloniki, Greece. Here, citizens can bring their plastic waste to a Zero Waste Lab where it will be ground up and used by a 3D printer to produce new street furniture. The residents can shape the form, colour and functions of the plastic furniture, even deciding where they want it to be placed. ‘We wanted to involve citizens in the decision-making and design process of public spaces,’ explains Maria Azzurra of The New Raw. While all innovative, new and exciting, these schemes still uphold the original aim of social architecture: that these spaces should involve, and be open to, all. In the words of the urbanist and journalist Jane Jacobs: ‘Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created create d by everybody.’
Reinvigorated by splashes of bright pink and green, Croydon’s College Square is now a cool meeting place for locals and students
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‘ INFINITY’ INFINITY ’ TA TA BLE BY BY STEF STE FA NO BI BIGI GI FO FOR R PO POR ADA It may be marking marking its its 10th 10th anniversa anniversary, ry, but but this this design’ design’ss name is a clear prediction of a legacy that will last much longer
When young Milan-based designer Stefano Bigi approached Porada with his design for the ‘Infinity’ table in 2009, just four years after establishing his own studio, the Italian brand was instantly enamoured. Inspired by the curves of the mathematical infinity symbol, the table’s undulating base looped endlessly beneath a perfectly round top. With the piece neatly neatly tying into into Porada’ Porada’s et ethos hos of timeless timeless design and elegant use of wood, the table went into development. Due to the careful craftsmanship required, it took months to achieve a standard that adhered to the brand’s delicate balance of function and form. Pushing the firm’s manufacturing techniques to new heights, it became the first product of a now long-standing collaboration betwee between n Bigi and Porada – the partnership has resulted in the curvaceous ‘Ester’ chair and otherworldly ‘Kosmo’ table, to name just two highlights. Carefully constructed for stability, and initially born as a coffee table, the dynamic, twisting ‘Infinity’ quickly evolved to become a dining table, too. The design’s intricate base contains 12 elements, available in Canaletta walnut or ash, all handcrafted in Porada’s Brianza workshop to form a striking, seamless knot. The base is then fixed with metal discs, which attach to one of the various tabletop finishes, including tempered glass, chrome, pewter and matt-lacquered surfaces in a range of colours, from neutral ‘Ivory’ to ‘Aviation’ ‘Aviation’ blue, or green ‘Pistachio’. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Bigi’s ‘Infinity’ table porada.it it (from £3,209) has cemented its status as a design icon. porada.
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CARLO DE CARLI This little-known mid-century Italian Ital ian designer is being thrust into the spotlight, thanks to Gubi’s reissue of his archive pieces When it comes to bringing neglected mid-century mid-century designers back into the public eye, Danish manufacturer Gubi leads the way. In the past decade, it’s revived the work of Sweden’s Greta Magnusson Grossman and Frenchmen Mathieu Matégot and Jacques Adnet. Now it’s the turn of Italy’s Carlo De Carli (1910–1999), whose elegant ‘CDC.1’ sofa and lounge chair of 1954 are back in production after decades in obscurity. De Carli worked with legendary designer Gio Ponti after completing his architecture studies at the Politecnico di Milano in 1934. You can see Ponti’s influence in his designs, particularly the ‘CDC.1’ collection – the same wing-shaped arms, soft geometric curves and tapering legs. But other examples of his furniture have a different feel. The laminated timber chairs, tables and beds he created in 1949 for Casa Galli in Como – a simple, modern villa of his own design, with open-plan spaces for dining, working and relaxation – are reminiscent of early Eames or Isokon plywood pieces, with a nod to Danish cabinetmaking in their fondness for warm woods. Like many postwar Italian designers, De Carli was a Renaissance man. A succe successfu ssfull arch architect itectwho desi designe gned d chur churches ches,, oper opera a house housess and apar apartmen tmentt blocks around Milan, he also edited magazines and was a professor at his
DE CARLI SET OUT TO MAKE FURNITURE THAT WORKED IN HARMONY WITH THE HUMAN FORM alma mater, the Politecnico di Milano (he served as Dean of the architecture faculty during the 1960s and taught students until 1986).ofHis buildings focused on flowing spaces and a sense easy movement, which represented the new rhythm of modern architecture. Perhaps his philosophy also had something in common with Italy’s Futurist art movement of the 1930s, which worshipped the speed and energy of the machine age. Unlike the hard-headed Futurists, though, De Carli had a softer side. He regarded nature as the greatest designer, and set out to make furniture that tha t worked in harmony with the human form. His chairs are ideally shaped for easy lounging, while his beds encourage comfort. ‘A chair or a table must be elements in which one can feel an individual presence,’ he once said. It’s a sentiment that has more in common with the organic than the man-made world, and this approach comes across in his buildings, too, which were often composed of interacting units, with sections extending outwards from central hub likechair the branches of a tree. Thea ‘CDC.1’ lounge (left, £1,913) and sofa are the first of De Carli’s designs to be revived by Gubi, but more are planned. This won’t be the last we’ll see of this unsung Italian icon. gubi.com
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CBE E CELIA BIRTWELL, CB An arbiter arbiter of taste taste tells tells us what what they’re reading, watching and more Textile designer Birtwell is a bona fide British icon. Having studied at Salford Technical College in the 1950s, she moved to London in 1961, where she worked as a costumier for the Royal Shakespeare Company, started designing fabrics for Heal’s and fell in with an arty crowd that included David Hockney (for whom she is still a muse today). The early 2000s brought a renewed appreciation of her work, with a collection for Topshop as well as collaborations with Heal’s, Habitat, John Lewis and Uniqlo. In 2017, she teamed up with interiors brand Blendworth to produce her classic textiles and wallpapers ( 5 ), and and th this is spr spring ing sees sees tthe he launch launch of her second range, drawing on work from the 1970s and motifs from her sketchbooks (celiabirtwell.com; (celiabirtwel l.com; blendworth.co.uk). blendworth.co.uk). , N O D N O L A & V , T D I S E M H R U T C S C P D I R L A A I H T P C I A R , C that’s influenced , The book that’s G R N I E N me the most I H T S I N L B I V U P D I N I V A U D / G S N E S E P R : S P A E R R E U T M 3 C A I P C , E N R O O T G Gazette M N I K C H T A L du Bon Ton B R O C I W N I E T M A K O : S D , Y D R M O A L A W
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I’m reading a biography of Edward Lear by Jenny Uglow ar:: A Li fe of Ar t an d [ Mr Le ar Nonsense Nonsens e ]. My My fa father ther introduced introduced me to his rhymes when I was young. I have also just finished Peter Kay’s The Sound of Laughter ( 6 ). It re really ally is v very ery funny indeed. indeed. 2 My favourite film? I’ve always loved Billy Wilder’s Some Like it Hot ( 2 ). Another Another film that’ that’ss stayed stayed with me me is David Lean’s 1946 version of Great Expectations. I still watch it about once a year. When the grandchildren were tiny, tiny, we used to show them
is one on Léon Bakst at the V&A’s National Art Library. Bakst worked with Sergei Diaghilev at the Ballets Russes, and his stylish illustrations( ) andcos costume tumess have always inspired me. Another influence is
magazine ran at about. The the same time Bakst was working – it must have been a wonderful period for artists and designers.
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Nandi, a stone bull calf worshipped in Shiva temples. I always say hello. My next trip will be to Amsterdam. I’m going there to see David Hockney’s new exhibition ‘Hockney – Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature’ at the Van Gogh Museum [open until 26David’s May]. new It is always delightful to see work [ 4 Mo re Fel le d Tr ee s on Woldgate ], and Amst erd am is a beautiful city that I love visiting. ,
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BORDALLO PINHEIRO The flamboyant designs of this Portuguese pottery bring a touch of fantasy to the dining table If you’ve browsed the homeware departments in Liberty or Arket recently, you might have spotted a quirky new arrival: colourful pottery by Portuguese brand Bordallo Pinheiro. Its thick, glossy glaze is reminiscent of the traditional majolica pottery made in Italy and Portugal from the 15th century onwards, as are its exotic, vaguely kitsch shapes – think fruit, flowers and cabbage leaves. Its whimsical quality appeals to us in much the same way as Piero Fornasetti’s surreal 1950s creations – and, in fact, there’s also a maverick designer behind this brand’s aesthetic. Named Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro (1846–1905), he was the son of a painter, who, in his first career, found considerable fame as a cartoonist. He published satirical magazines, contributed to the Illustrated
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humour and love of all things theatrical led him to immortalise his characters in porcelain, and in 1884 he established a ceramics factory in Caldas da Rainha, where it remains today. Bordallo Pinheiro’s Pinheiro’s sculptural creations were used to decorate the premises, some of them truly outlandish – he liked to push technical boundaries, notably with the ‘Beethoven jar’ designed for a violinist’s home in 1903. Festooned with allegorical references to the composer’s work, it is now on display in the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes in Rio de Janeiro. (You can also see archive pieces at the Bordallo Pinheiro Museum in Lisbon.) Today,, the firm’s factory still produces lavish Today la vish sculptures inspired insp ired by its founder’s fertile imagination, including his cartoon characters and some surreal figurines and centrepieces. There are also plenty of things you can use every day, though, from fish jugs and pineapple pitchers to some lovely leaf tableware – proof that this brand is about function as much as fantasy. fantasy. eu.bordallopinheiro.com
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DECOR DEC OR ATING / BLING INTO SPR SP R ING Farrow & Ball’ Farrow Ball’ss wallpaper has been given a glamorous makeover this season. Of its designs, 25 – including ( from left) ‘‘Amime’, Amime’, ‘Tes ‘Tessella’, sella’, ‘Yukutori’, ‘Tourbillon’ and ‘Bamboo’ – have been given a silver, burnished copper or gold finish. Basically, Basically, they’ve been pimped up. Made using eco-friendly water-based paint on responsibly sourced sourced paper,, they’re a decadent but paper ethical choice. From £101 per roll ( farrow-ball.com).
S P A R K J O Y London-base London-based d textile designer Kangan Arora, known for her confidently bold geometric-patterned textiles, textiles, has collaborated on her first collection with Swedish powerhouse Ikea. The cheerful colour palette, which draws on her Indian heritage, can be seen not only on soft furnishings – we’re especially uplifted by the ‘Sigrunn’ fabric ( below below,, £5 per metre) – but also graphic rugs, cushions, bedding and statement tableware (ikea.com).
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SHAPE THE FUTURE Known ffor Known or iits ts gr graphi aphicc pr prints ints,, T Tom om P Pigeon igeon has now added tiles to its growing offering (it also sells jewellery and homeware). homeware). Produced ex exclusively clusively for tile specialists Parkside, Parkside, ‘‘Arrange’ Arrange’ is a contemporary twist on Victorian tile designs found in the V&A. Mix and match the five patterns patt erns,, eac each h av availab ailable le in seven colo colours. urs. From £50 £50 per square metr metree (parkside.co (parkside.co.uk). .uk).
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FALL IN LINE The decorating equivalent of a Breton top, striped prints are a classic and surprisingly versatile choice for your interior.. ‘Stripes’, the new wallpaper interior collection by Jupiter 10, celebrates the eternal attraction of linear designs, with 18 patterns, including ‘Chloe’ ‘Chloe’ (pictured). £145 per roll (jupiter10.com). (j upiter10.com).
PEEK AT PEEK THE NEW P PALETTE ALETTE Eco paint brand Earthborn, known for its breathable clay paints, was the first in the UK to hold the EU Ecolabel for both its paints and varnishes.. Now, varnishes Now, seven new upbeat colours have been added to its range. Their quirky names – such as the evocative ‘Hippo-Hooray’ and ‘Bobble Hat’ – will make you smile, while the formula doesn’t give off that nasty fresh paint smell. £40 for 2.5 litres (earthbornpaints.co.uk). From top ‘Flutterby’,
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Terrazzo has been big and brash of late, the stone segments getting larger and the colours bolder. These tiles from Balineum, however, show the surface’s more delicate side. Displaying finer grains in neutrals and soft pastels, the ‘Terrazzo I’ range comes with a honed, polished or antique finish in 32 colours and 12 shapes. From £86 per square metre (balineum.co.uk).
DELIG LIGHT HT SHEER DE Welcome in the spring light by replacing heavy h eavy curtains with fine fabrics. These sheer designs all introduce pattern in subtle, stylish ways, making them a quietly clever decorating update.
From left ‘Ennis’, £67 per metre, Jane Churchill (janechurchill.com). ‘Mistral’, £192 per metre, De Le Cuona (delecuona.com). ‘Tsuki’ in ‘Jasper White’,, £120 per metre, White’ metre, Mark Alexander Alexander (markalexand (markalexander. er.com) com).. ‘Brera ‘Brera Gessato’ in ‘Zinc’, £69 per metre, Designers Guild (designersguild.com)
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WORKSTEAD The American design studio known for its refined, context-driven projects and handcrafted details Who are they? they? Husband and wife Robert Highsmith and Stefanie Brechbuehler (below, far right and far left), and Ryan Mahoney (middle), who all met while taking an architecture programme at the Rhode Island School of Design. Prior to that, Highsmith studied music, Brechbuehler worked at Michael Graves Architecture and Design practice and Mahoney was employed in theatre set and prop design. The trio founded Workstead in 2009. 2009. ‘Our first design job was a small kitchen in a 1920s apartment in Brooklyn Heights,’ recalls Highsmith. ‘New York offered us a great platform with plenty of smallscale projects that we could dip our toes into.’ Today, Mahoney and Brechbuehler head up the design studio, while Highsmith is in charge of furniture and lighting product development. Define Workstead’s style ‘We share a similar sensibility and try to pay attention to t o the context and era of a building,’ says Mahoney. ‘That first kitchen was formative in terms of approach. We asked a local mill worker to hand-build the cupboards and created custom handles, tailoring every aspect to the client.’ Whether working on a hotel, such as Rivertown Lodge in Hudson, where they commissioned pieces by local artisans, or the kitchen in a home on New Ne w York’s York’s 25th Street (below), for which they used bespoke metal cupboard handles, there’s always an emphasis on the handcrafted. Recent designs The Vintage Wine Bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which was influenced by Art Deco forms and features a walnut bar and the studio’s studio’s own ‘Signal’ pendant lights. There’s also The Dewberry in Charleston (above right) – their third hotel project, its interior explores the idea of Southern Modernism. Current projects A 65-unit, 65-unit, 1930s 1930s resid residential ential developme development nt in Brooklyn that will feature pine flooring salvaged from a mill in Massachusetts, prewar-inspired ceiling mouldings and social kitchens with central islands and cast-porcelain cabinetry pulls. They are also working on a ground-up project, adding a new suite to a Shingle-style home on the coast. They say ‘We want to maintain the collaboration between the studio and our products: sometimes we use our furniture and lighting, other times, products are born out of projects. That interplay keeps things interesting.’ workstead.com
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Ryan Mahon Mahoney ey and Robert Highsmi Highsmith’s th’s tips on kitchen design Be inventive with the layout Thinking back to our first kitchen in Brooklyn, we had to be really creative about how we used the space. spa ce. We built most of the kitchen cupboards under the stairs to maximise storage. More rec ently, we work worked ed on an apartment apart ment on New York’s Upper West Side that was a pied à terre for for clients who live primarily in the UK. Every space had to double up as something else, so we created a countertop that extends and transforms into a desk for a laptop and a coffee table that elevates to become the dining table. Think of a elements kitchen asOur a series of distinct design
for the Workstead House in Charleston has a monumental round island, a 2.5-metre-long stove and a secondary butler’s pantry. By breaking it down into different parts, you can create more unusual, exciting possibilities. Consider materials We try to use materials that hold up and gain patina with age; we want a kitchen to be beautiful in five or ten years. Don’t underestimate the details Painting your existing cabinetry and adding a beautiful handle can make all the difference. For our 47 Plaza – a 1928 prewar apartment – we used painted cabinetry with a continu continuous ous band around the edge that turned into the wooden pull to open the doors. There was a play bet ween the colour and the solid wood.
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OUTDOOR FLOOR FLOOR ING Must-use Mustuse materi materials, als, top top brands brands to to know know and answers to all the important questions If I choose wooden decking, what are the best varieties? Tropical hardwoods, hardwoods, such as ipe (also called Brazilian walnut), have long been the go-to material for decking but, with many treated softwoods now
compare to the aesthetic of real timber, but the positive is that they won’t change colour like natural materials do,’ continues Short. ‘For relatively maintenance-free decking, porcelain is the new surface of choice.’
of unwelcome plants.’ Slate chippings are good for decorative areas, and pebbles and cobbles create height and depth. ‘The golden rule is to use gravel made from a local stone, as its colour should harmonise with any
coming with a 50-year rot-free guarantee, there are more options available. ‘The new generation of technical timbers is arguably better to use and cheaper to buy,’ buy,’ says Chris Short, marketing director at Alfresco Floors. ‘Kiln-treated softwoods, such as thermo-ash or pressure-treated pine will now outlast many of the more traditional options.’ If you opt for hardwood, always check that it’s sustainably sourced with FSC certification. Another choice is composite composite boards boards,, usually usually S U made from a mix of wood and plastic, which R E J A are rot-proof and resistant to mould. M E N How should I maintain my decking? N A I R ‘Hardwoods and technical timbers need to A M : be well looked after if you want them to keep E R U T their original colour,’ says Short. ‘Decking C I
Anything else to consid Anything consider? er? Yes, the fixings. Historically, every board was fixed in place by individual screws, but now there are hidden fixing systems that result in cleaner lines and a more seamless look. ‘Initially, this technology relied on side-mounted clips, which you could still see in between each board. Now, though, there are new types such as ‘Grad’, a rapid-fit clip system that conceals all of its fixings,’ says Short. What if I would rather have gravel? It’s an affordable and easy material to lay. Choose the 14mm or 20mm types (the latter will ensure cats don’t use it as a toilet). ‘Lighter-coloured gravel will brighten shady areas of your garden,’ says Sue Jackson, manager at Stone Warehouse. ‘Ideally, it
existing paving or walls,’ explains landscape gardener Andy Sturgeon, who is designing the M&G Garden for this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. If you’re using several packs of gravel, mix them to blend the colours. Finally, is there anything I should know before paving an outdoor space? ‘Once you’ve decided where to put your paving, mark any permanent fixtures on a plan,’ suggests Tony Kersey, landscaping and garden decor buyer at Homebase. ‘If you have to pave around manhole covers, this can affect the level of your decking. Plus, remember, the surface must finish at least 150mm below the damp proof course of the house so rain doesn’t hit the untreated wall above.’ Staggering your paving or laying a
should be put onto a porous base, such as mud or grass, so that water can drain away, but it can also be added to concrete or tarmac surfaces. We recommend using a weed membrane, which will reduce the amount
pattern of to different-sized blocks means you’ll have cut slabs to achieve a straight border. ‘Clay paving is popular and comes in many colours, while porcelain is ideal for roof gardens,’ concludes Sturgeon.
P E V O L should be sanded and oiled annually, while A occasional jet-washing will remove any M M surface debris.’ Without this care, all wood E : S D will weather down to a silver-grey patina. R O W‘It’s hard to find composite boards that
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This company sells both conventionally fixed decking and the ‘Grad’ system, with its snap-lock design and hidden fixings. For the latter, choose between accoya, kebony, thermo-ash and thermo-pine. ‘Yellow Balau’ decking, £220 per square metre installed, Alfresco Flooring (alfrescofloors.com)
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Among this tile supplier’s supplier’s many
Wales-based business Dandy’s stocks a
collections is its porcelain external tiles – all 20mm thick and highly durable. These easy-clean, anti-slip tiles come in four colours, including limestone and oak. ‘Norway Home’ tiles in i n ‘DXF Math 04’, £98 per square metre, Domus (domusgroup.com)
huge mix of garden supplies, including crushed green and Welsh slate, as part of its extensive gravel range. For decorative patio areas, opt for chunky 40mm pieces. ‘Crushed Welsh Slate 40mm’, from £115 per one-tonne bag, Dandy’s (dandystopsoil.co.uk)
BEST FOR GRAVEL STONE WAREHOUSE
Offering a wide selection of gravel in a multitude of colours, sizes and styles – plus pebbles and cobbles – Stone Warehouse is your one-stop outdoor surface shop. ‘Polar Ice’ 20mm gravel, from £194 £194 for an 875kg 875kg bag, Stone Warehouse
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For all things ceramic, look no further than this distinguished Italian tile
Alongside hardwood options, Wickes also supplies bamboo composite boards
manufacturer. Florim’s large-format porcelain tiles and slabs are perfect for creating a clean and spacious look. ‘Motion’ porcelain tiles in ‘Pure 01 01’’ by Casa Dolc Dolcee Casa, price on request, Florim (florim.com)
with a timber-grain effect. Hardwearing and slip-resistant, they boast high UV stability and a choice of colours. ‘Eva-Last Composite Fascia’ decking, £1 £14 4 for 12mmx150x2.2m, Wickes (wickes.co.uk)
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MAR RY Q QU UA NT A ROOM ROOM FOR MA Created by Australian designer Marion Hall Best in tribute to the 1960s queen of fashion, this interior’s pinks, reds and oranges speak spea k of youth and rebellion
Mary Quant opened Bazaar, her first boutique, on London’s King’s Road in 1955, just in time for the arrival of the Youthquake. Over the next decade, she helped change the way a generation of cool kids dressed and shopped, ushering in higher hemlines and playful colour combinations. She experimented with new materials: glossy plastics for shoes and raincoats, thrilling mixtures of texture and hue. Before long, she was world famous. Famous enough, in fact, that in 1967, an earth’s turn away from that shop, interior designer Marion Hall Best created ‘A Room for Mary Quant’ for an exhibition in Sydney. The display’s palette was dazzling. Glossy walls in yellow and red, a white tiled floor covered with juicy-brigh juicy -brightt rugs and a ceiling ceiling the colour colour of strawberry strawberry milksha milkshake. ke. Punct Punctuating uating the the room, and giving giving it some gravitas, were contemporary European designs that would later become classics: a spherical chair by Eero Aarnio, Joseph Colombo’s cowhide ‘Stella 1001’ lounge chairs and space-age silver pendant lights. The saturated hues that, in matte finishes, might have induced claustrophobia, felt vivid and refreshing here. Still, even then it was understood that this room was an exercise in fantasy. ‘No attempt,’ Hall Best airily wrote at the time, ‘has been made to make [this] a room furnished as one expects.’ Instead, she explained, it was intended as an homage to ‘a spirit that Mary Quant represents to the world’. One described as brilliant, sparkling, positive and – possibly best of all – unconventional. The radical tonal pairings for which Quant became famous were in part inspired by the aesthetic of childhood. Green tights with yellow plastic boots and a magenta dress? Walls painted red and pink? Why not? not? Why should freedom freedom of expression expression and movement, movement, unquestioned unquestioned aspects aspects of toddlerhood toddlerhood,, evaporate as you grow up? Colour was a medium through which such radical ideas could be publicly expressed. ‘Colour is life’, it said on the cover of her book, Colour by Quant , ‘use it, abuse it, but love it’. Although this room was only ever inte intended nded as a tempor temporary ary one, its ideas endured, the fantas fantasy y fading slowly into a kind of reality. Quant really did influence the way people lived, dressed, shopped and perhaps even thought – she is currently the subject of two exhibitions in London, one at the V&A, the other at the Fashion Fashion and Textile Museum. But a more personal testament can be found in the life of Hall Best. When she was widowed in 1974 and moved out of her marital home into a smaller flat, the scheme she chose echoed her design for the Quant room: a symphony of pinks, reds and oranges.
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‘Loft White’, £45 for 2.5 litres, Little Greene (littlegreene.com)
‘Antique Gold Effect’, £7 for 125ml, Craig & Rose (craigandrose.com)
‘Rosie Posie’, £40 for 2.5 litres, Earthborn (earthbornpaints.co.uk)
‘Koi Carp’, £49 for 2.5 litres, Zoffany (stylelibrary.com)
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Poised in the red Tabernas desert in Granada, Spain, this angular Andalusian retreat provides amazing 360-degree views of the landscape. Named Named the Glass Glass Pavilion or La Casa del Desierto, it is designed by Ljubljana-based studio OFIS Architects and and features a single room with a small Perspex-encased bathroom at its core. Each triple-glazed wall is R E thermally efficient – necessary for the D N cold desert nights (lacasadeldesierto.es). (lacasadeldesierto.es). A L
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Pritzker Prize-winning Swiss architect Peter Zumthor’s first permanent building in the UK is the latest of seven houses within the Living Architecture holiday home portfolio. Located in Chivelstone, Devon, it showcases a dramatic, ribbonlike layered-concrete design, with an interior featuring Swiss Pearwood timber flooring, cherry and apple wood joinery and furniture furniture designed by Zumthor (living-architecture.co.uk). (living-architecture.co.uk).
Nestled within the ancient Finnskogen forest in eastern Norway are two striking holiday-let treehouses. Designed by architect and professor of the Oslo School of Architecture Espen Surnevik, their inspiration came from the rugged landscape, mountain peaks and the fire towers typically found in Scandinavian forests. Clad in black oxidized zinc and steel, they have interiors handcrafted from local pine (panhytter.no).
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ARCHITECTURE TURE FACTOTUM ARCHITEC Set up in 2016 by friends Georgie Day, Tim Rowson and Paloma Fernández Rúa-Figueroa, the name of o f FACtotum Architecture was taken from the Latin ‘ fac fac’ (to do) and ‘totum’ (the whole thing), with the practice planning to do just that – from designing every detail of a build to collaborating with local craftspeople. For Max’s House (left), a recent redesign of a Victorian Grade II-listed townhouse, the firm removed the internal walls and floors to form a series of surprise spaces designed to encourage socialising, while incorporating small private hideouts. A highlight is the industrial staircase with towering, double-height bookcases (madebyfactotum.com).
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LIDDICOAT & GOLDHILL Husband-and-wife Husband-andwife duo duo David Liddicoat Liddicoat and and Sophie Sophie Goldhill Goldhill on new projects, inspirations and the meaning of home What inspired you to become architects? ‘While painting at the Slade School of Fine Art, I was obsessed with the architecture of railways and their infrastructure,’ says Goldhill. ‘Representing these in one dimension was frustrating, so I switched to The Bartlett School of
Architecture and didn’t look back. Architecture back.’’ Liddicoat’s passion began much earlier. ‘I loved drawing as a child and decided to be an architect before even really knowing what one was,’ wa s,’ he says. What does the word ‘home’ mean
to you? ‘We refer constantly to the work of American Modernist Louis Khan,’ says Liddicoat. ‘He drew a distinction between “house-ness” as opposed to “home”, which only comes about when a building is occupied. We always try to blend a building with its inhabitants.’ ‘For me, “home” is a feeling of belonging,’ adds Goldhill. ‘One that’s conjured by a combination of different sensual experiences.’ Your Your favouri favourite te room to design? ‘I love it when clients ask us to put a twist on o n a familiar room,’ says Liddicoat. ‘We’re currently creating a special chef’s chef ’s table-style kitchen for a restaurateur – for family use and food testing – and a living room for an art collector who wants to use it privately and for events.’ And your favourite project to date? ‘Shadow House ( 3 ) was our first project and first home,’ explains Goldhill. ‘There wasn’t a lot of work around for younger architects at the time, but we really wanted to build it, which we did instead of buying
a flat.’ ‘The Ancient Party Barn ( 1 ) was was also also so much
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‘HOME IS A FEELING OF BELONGING. ONE THAT’S THA T’S CONJURED CONJURE D BY A COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT SENSUAL EXPERIENCES’ fun,’ says Liddicoat. ‘Our client gave us the 17th-century barn, as well as shipping containers filled with reclaimed materials – panelled doors from Columbia, a bridge from Sweden and Danish fittings. The outcome was a playful mix of old and new.’ Tell us about your current work ‘We’ve 2 just just sstart tarted ed construc construction tion of a huge new art foundation in an old factory in Margate. It will include studios and galleries for Tracey Emin and Carl Freedman,’ says Goldhill. ‘We’re also working on a boutique apartment-hotel and private art gallery in Dublin,’ adds Liddicoat. ‘Hotels are all about fun, escapism and indulgence – they’re very satisfying to design.’ You rece ntly comp leted your you r hom home, e, the RIB A award-winning Makers House ( 2 ) in Hackney . ‘Yes, being both the architect and the client gave us terrific freedom,’ says Liddicoat. ‘As we took total responsi responsibility, bility, there was nowhere to hide,’ agrees Goldhill. ‘It gave us so much respect for those who assemble our buildings.’ Is there a landmark that you wish you’d designed? ‘It changes all the time, but right now it’s the Pantheon in Rome – it’s nearly 2,000 years old and had a facelift by Michelangelo,’ says Goldhill. ‘Mine is Villa Shodhan by Le Corbusier in Ahmedabad,’ adds Liddicoat. ‘It’s a tropical Modernist tour de force.’ liddicoatgoldhill.com
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Bathroom product design is breaking new ground, with statement shapes and colours stepping into the fore. Take Milanese studio Bernhardt & Vella’s Vell a’s ‘Nouveau’ ‘Nouveau’ collection for Ex.t – it comprises washbasins, cabinets and mirrors in ArtDeco-inspired asymmetrical asymmetrical forms, with basins in white or blush ‘Rosa Cipria’. From £543, West One Bathrooms (westonebathrooms.com).
BACK BA CK TO THE ISLAND The architectural ‘Lignum ‘Lignum et Lapis’ (Latin for ‘wood and stone’) kitchen by Antonio Citterio for Arclinea has been updated since its 2008 inception, and is now more decadent than ever. The original steel or stone frame has been replaced with Carrara marble and floating cabinets in richly-toned grained teak. Other new features include an in-set cooking zone with a built-in stone sink, solid walnut chopping boards and paperstone draining grates. From £30,000 (arclinea.c (arclinea.com). om).
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The ‘Modo’ bath by Roca is made from innovative new material Surfex, which can be poured to form seamless shapes. Warm and soft to the the touch, it’s it’s anti-slip, anti-slip, highly resistant to marking and holds heat well for extended soaks. With an integrated shelf and oak drawer for neatly storing clutter, relaxing bath times are guaranteed. From £6,389 (uk.roca.com).
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As the glamour glamour of black finishes finishes continues to rule in the bathroom, Matki has introduced a new ‘Matt Black’ finish.
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Made from a marine-grade industrial coating, it is incredibly hardwearing and can be applied to the brand’s ‘EauZone Plus’ bath/shower screens and wetroom panels. From £1,500 (matki.co.uk).
Integrated Integrat ed extractor extractorss are the new kitchen must-have. Try Bora’s ‘Pure’ induction hob with its whisper-quiet integrated extractor fan that automatically adjusts itself as you cook. Add colour with interchangeable interchangeab le inlet rings in black, rose gold, jade, blu blue, e, orange orange or red. £2,028 (bora.com).
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TECHNOLOGY / THE FUTURE OF FURNITUR FUR NITUR E Tylko’s ‘Type 02’ modular shelving system can be digitally tailored to fit Tylko’s any space. Its app will guide you through the design process, allowing you to specify the exact height, width, style and colour to suit your interior. Crafted from sustainable Finnish birch, it is delivered flatpack, clicking together easily without the need for tool tools. s. From £199 (tylko.com).
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Swedish start-up Aarke’s aim is to make kitchen appliances beautiful. Its debut product, the ‘Carbonato ‘Carbonatorr II’ sparkling water maker, is a compact, elegantly refined take on the SodaStream, available in copper, black, steel or brass (pictured). From £169 (aarke.com).
SLEEPING BEAUTY Sleep cycle cycless are dicta dictated ted by light, yet most lighting isn’t designed to help us sleep. Casper’s ‘Glow Light’ addresses this anomaly, dimming like a sunset to ease your body body into into sleep sleep mode. mode. It’ss intuitive It’ intuitive to to use, too – flip it over to turn it on or off, and rotate it to increase or reduce the amount of illumination. £89 (casper.com).
BLIND AMBITION
Thanks to beautiful textiles and smart technology, roller blinds are back. Bloc’s ‘iQ’ app-controlled blinds open and close at the swipe of a smartphone. Need help measuring up? The brand’s design team offers bespoke consultations – via video call, of course. From £225 (blocblinds.co.uk).
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What hangs on your walls is just as important as the colour you paint them. We explore how art curation is the next big thing in interiors Words FRANCESCA GAVIN
Having a home with no art a rt is like going to w work ork naked. You could do it, but do you really want to? Art is something that gives a home identity and direction. It can help knit together furniture, colours and rooms without necessarily taking up space. It stops walls looking empty, or corporate. Art can transform a home and make you feel warm, cosy and inspired. And increasingly, interior designers and furniture brands are incorporating it centrally into what they do.
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Art can direct what w hat an entire home looks like. It can be so many things – a painting, a print, a drawing, a poster, a photograph – and we’re not just talking two-dimensional. In the home, it can manifest as a sculpture, a ceramic object, a plate, a neon sign, artistic textiles or a decorative mobile. It can hang on walls, rest in corners, be presented on plinths, lie on the floor or even be suspended from the ceiling. Art can transform a room that already exists, or be the starting point for something new entirely. Interior designer Sophie Ashby studied History of Art, a subject that has always been at the heart he art of her approach to homes. ‘Art plays a central role in our o ur inspiration and process. It has a vital place in every interior and no space feels complete without it,’ she says. Ashby integrates art into all of her projects, working closely with her clients to reflect their personal interests. Paintings, photographs and creative objects often line the walls in the spaces she designs, acting as a focal point. For a recent project, the studio commissioned emerging British artist Jack Penny to create a painting to conceal a television. Furniture Furn iture companies are increasingly using art to frame their pieces in a different way. Italian brand Molteni & C recently worked with curator Caroline Corbetta, who first selected a collection of paintings and sculptures for
their presentation atItalian Salone del Mobile Milan last year. Focusing on young artists, thein partnership was such a success that the firm has extended it to its New York and London flagships. Corbetta’s inspiration was design history. ‘I think of Gio Ponti’s eclectic genius and how he effortlessly brought together art, craft and architecture to create beautiful domestic environments,’ she explains. ‘That’s a heritage that must be revived.’ Collaborations between artists and furniture makers can be a way to incorporate normally unattainable or unaffordable art into the home. Stockholm-based art gallery and advisors CF Hill collaborated with Swedish furniture brand Asplund to spearhead an exclusive limited collection of rugs that depict large paintings by the abstract artist Hilma af Klint. The hand-knotted rugs, which are made in Mirzapur, India using wool and silk from New Zealand, perfectly echo the painter’s unique palette and rounded shapes. The original works, created in the t he early
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by interior designer Sophie Ashby. Artwork Alek O sets the scene in Villa Carminati, reworked as part ofby the collaboration between Caroline Corbetta and Molteni & C, with a ‘Paul’ sofa and ‘Jan’ coffee tables, both by Vincent Van Duysen. Rugs featuring artwork by Hilma af Klint – the product of a partnership between art advisors CF Hill and Swedish furniture brand Asplund
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20th century, are on show at the Guggenheim museum in New York, and cannot be purchased. This is a way to own things beyond even the smartest collectors’ reach. ‘A tremendous amount of work goes into the carpets to achieve the perfect hues,’ CF Hill’s executive chairman Michael Storåkers explains. ‘We weren’t prepared for the overwhelming success of the designs. It’s amazing how a transition from artwork to carpet doesn’t change the power of Klint’s colour and forms.’ Danish brand Normann Copenhagen also looked to art to bring a fresh perspective to ordinary objects for the home. It worked with art curator Jens-Peter Brask, who asked artists to create unexpected pieces for a special art collection, exhibited in the showroom at the brand’s flagship store in Copenhagen. ‘We wanted the objects to be a natural continuation of the artists’ creative universe, while retaining a connection to everyday life,’ says CEO
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and Normann Copenhagen co-founder Poul Madsen. ‘Art adds a different sensibility to a space.’ The rise of art advisors highlights the desire to invest and display artwork in homes thoughtfully. ‘Perhaps ten years ago, people wouldn’t have thought too much about their walls, but now the feeling is that if you’re going to invest in a house and interior designer, it makes sense to get an expert to help hone your eye, as well,’ art advisor Arianna Nourse notes. Nourse discovers and purchases artworks, negotiating the best deal, as well as overseeing the logistics, from framing shipping, to installing a piece in your home. ‘You and should buy what you love because you’re going to live with it, but it’s also important to buy wisely, wis ely,’’ she recommends. For those who don’t know where to begin collecting, start simply. Look at limited-edition prints produced by non-profit museums and galleries, such as Whitechapel Gallery, Studio Voltaire and Camden Arts Centre, or contemporary art websites, such as Counter Editions. Make friends with your local framer and experiment with small groupings of pictures. And don’t be afraid to take risks. Art and furniture can be ideal collaborators. As Poul Madsen points out, art is more than just decoration. ‘It has the potential to make us stop, think and reflect – the potential to make us feel.’
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, an artwork by Gary Hume from Counter Editions, which c omplem omplements ents the modern style of the decoration. Limited-edition artworks by Nicole Eisenman and Pablo Bronstein from Studio Vol Voltaire’s taire’s collections look perfectly at home in a domestic setting, bringing the inspirational feel of a gallery to everyday li fe
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This sleek Manhattan penthouse pentho use is a prime example exampl e of how art artwork work can elevate an interior
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It’s difficult to know what to admire first in this New York penthouse – the magnificent views of Manhattan’s skyscrapers or the dazzling contemporary art collection, which blends effortlessly with iconic Italian brand Flexform’s understated furniture. Then there’s the experience of lofty views from the heights of 432 Park Avenue, the tallest residential tower in the Western hemisphere, designed by Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly. Here on the 48th floor, the four-metre-high ceilings and vast picture windows come into their own; you really do feel on top of the world. The apartment is owned by an international businessman and avid art collector, who uses the space as a pied-à-terre for work trips and so wanted it to feel like a luxurious and comfortable hotel. With an already extensive art collection, he chose to relish the challenge of starting from scratch with new pieces hand-picked for this home. To help him curate them – and create a style that would work in harmony – he commissioned London interior designer Nebihe Cihan. A former former New York York residen residentt herself herself (she trained trained at the city’s city’s prestigious Parsons design school), Cihan specialises in merging fine art with relaxed interiors. ‘I work closely with clients to integrate artworks seamlessly into their homes, in a way that reflects their character and sets a mood,’ she says. ‘As I’m designing a space, I usually have a strong idea of where paintings and sculptures will go. g o. Once that’s decided, I put together a list of the right artists.’ In this case, though, it was the other way around, because the owner’s strong tastes in art shaped the project from the start. ‘We curated all the artworks first, before sourcing the furniture,’ explains Cihan, who acquired works from major dealers such as the Lisson Gallery, White Cube and Galerie Perrotin. ‘The works set the tone of the interior and added character, with touches of vivid colour. The challenge, then, was to marry them with the furnishings.’ With the owner being a fan of Flexform, whose furniture he’d used in previous homes, Cihan selected a range of pieces in its signature sophisticated neutrals. ‘I customised them with cashmere and butter-soft leather upholstery’ she says. ‘The colours allow the focus to remain on the art and the view.’ Cihan’s skill goes beyond making art look great, though – it’s also about transforming the way a home feels to live in. Welsh sculptor Cerith Wyn Evans’ white neon sign displayed in the entrance hall creates a feeling of calm from the moment you step inside the apartment. ‘It reads “Just play me two bars of stardust” and glows in the evenings,’ says Cihan. A colourful painting by Korean artist Kyungah Ham acts as an energising punctuation point between the hallway and the lounge and, in the dining area, an abstract work by British artist Idris Khan is hung over a glass table, creating sensuous, atmospheric reflections. ‘I wanted to evoke a sense of tranquillity in a busy city, city,’’ says Cihan. ‘I’ve always been drawn to timeless design, but really it’s comfort that makes a house a home.’ nebihecihan.com; flexform.it
2013 sculpture, displayed Living room Tony Cragg’s cast-iron Seno, 2013 on a bespoke Calacatta Oro marble plinth, complements the living room’s neutral tones. The furniture, designed by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, includes a ‘Magi’ daybed, ‘Thomas’ and ‘Guscioalto Soft’
armchairs and a Zefiro coffee table. The silk rug is from Holly Hunt
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Hallway The The gallery-like feel of this home is apparent as soon as you step through the door, with a colourful painting by Korean artist Kyungah Ham room Flexform’s (above) and the neon light sculpture by Welsh artist Cerith Wyn Evans (below). The bench is by architect Vincenzo De Cotiis Dining room Flexform’s ‘Gipsy’ table and ‘Morgan’ leather chairs, designed by Antonio Citterio, form an understated setting beneath the dramatic chandelier by French designer Damien Langlois-Meurinne. The table’s glass top subtly reflects the abstract print on the wall, by British artist Idris Khan
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Entrance Setting a joyful tone, the balloon sculpture by Korean artist Gimhongsok and painting by American-Iranian artist Nicky Nodjoumi welcome you into the apartment Guest bedroom Flexform’s ‘Eden Plus’ bed and ‘Feel Good’ ottoman, both designed by Antonio Citterio, bring comfort to the room, while Richard Deacon’s blue geometric sculpture highlights the dramatic New York skyline Main bedroom The warm tan and chocolate tones make for a soothing change, with the ‘Grandmere’ bed, ‘Guscio’ armchair and ‘Gipsy’ dark wood side tables – all by Antonio Citterio for Flexform – and neutral Frette bedding
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Throw out the conventions conven tions and create a lounge that’s a true reflection of yourr person you personali ality. ty. Vibrant colour, bold pattern – all bets are off Words AMY MOOR EA WONG
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EXPRESS Y YO O U RSEL F Why restrict yourself to one statement piece of furniture? Create a confident co nfident explosion of colour by combining your favourite designs. The bold palette of Dimore Studio’s ‘Paralleli B1’ rug for Golran sets the tone, with its vivid stripes pulling together the bright red and green of Lucidi Pevere’s ‘Chignon’ chair for Gebrüder Thonet Vienna and the mustard hue of the small ‘Highline’ sofa by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo. Here, more is more – fringing, velvets, wool and
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ERA OF CHAN GE Weaving several several historic styles into the design of your room ensures a curated, well-rounded atmosphere. In this home, New York-based architectural and interior designer Giancarlo Valle (giancarlovalle.com) lets the 18th-century timber ceiling anchor a look that nods to mid-century design and the contemporary. Modern paintings by Nathalie Du Pasquier and Landon Metz decorate the deep-blue walls, while the furniture is a mix of classics – a Jean Royère ‘Sculpture’ chair, concrete ‘Loop’ chair by Willy Guhl, Gianfranco Frattini table and Jorge Zalszupin sofa.
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TROPICAL STORM Murals are a playful playful way to instantly add per personality sonality to a space. Interior designer Daria Zinovatnaya (zinovatnaya.com) (zinovatnay a.com) has chosen the striking abstract pattern of Wall & Decò’s ‘Floridita’ by Mar María ía Gómez García for this contemporary living room, pairing it with light, elegant pieces that bring an element of calm to the oversized foliage and Miami-inspired colours. Fromsof thea sleek, simple lines of Walter Knoll’ Knoll’ss ‘J ‘Jaan aan Living’ sofa by EOOS to Space Copenhagen’s delicate ‘Rén’ chair for Stellar Works and the slimline frame of Pulpo’s Pulpo’s ‘Oda’ light by Sebastian Herkner Herkner,,
IF YOUR WALLPAPER MAKES A BIG DESIGN STATEMENT, KEEP THE REST OF YOUR FURNISHINGS SLEEK, FOR A SCHEME THAT’S BOLD YET COMPOSED
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RAISED A M B I T I O N Where high ceilings are involved, involved, think about decorating upwards. This interior by Montréal-based practice La Shed Architecture (lashedarchitecture.com) makes the most of the room’s height, with an elongating stripe of Benjamin Moore’s ‘Outrageous Orange’ paint. The coordinating stairs lead into the lounge, creating a sculptural effect against the white walls, while the bespoke slatted timber screen further plays with the dimensions of this space, carving out a cosy corner for relaxation.
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HAPPY G L A Z E Tiles are no longer just for the bathroom or kitchen. Whereas hard surfaces would once have been considered a practical but cold choice, the recent influx of tiles with richly coloured glazes, intricate patterns and unusual shapes makes makes them an attrac attractive tive alternative for stylish living rooms. Architect Hannes Peer (hannespeer.com) used floor-to-ceiling enamelled terracotta in cobalt from Fornace Bernasconi to bring antiles ocean-like shimmer to this space. Their handmade quality lends the scheme real character character,, especially when accessorised with statement
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When devoting an entire room to pattern, colour is key. Every surface in this striking living room is covered in a different geometric design, with the walls and floors married only by their shared palette of turquoise and white. By restricting themselves to these two shades, Spanish interior design brand Miriam Alía Studio (miriamalia.com) was able to exercise complete freedom in all other choices. Bespoke latticed walls, a white tiled floor and stencilled ceiling interact with an in-house-
designed powder pink sofa and gold accents to create a room buzzing with energy.
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B UILD A LEGACY LEGACY You can give even a blank canvas of a home a welcoming, heritage feel by concentrating on texture and pieces with a personal story. In this apartment by Ukrainian design studio Rosko Family Design (rosko.com.ua), (rosko. com.ua), the tapestry – a reimagining of a vintage work passed down within the owner’ owner’ss family for generations – has a pleasingly pleasingly tactile quality that is mirrored inMauro Bonaldo’s plush and invitingfixtures ‘Peanut B’ velvet sofa by Lapparini. Choosing that will age elegantly also adds a timeless quality – as the oak parquet flooring develops more of a patina
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Su S ultry SPR I NG The tradi t raditional tional colours colours of rebirth, renewal and positivity positivit y have taken a more seductive turn. t urn. Darker, Darker, earthier shades of green, yellow and pink are are set to to be this this season’s season’s most most covet coveted ed tones tones Photo graph y BETH BETH EVANS Sty ling SANIA PELL
Above, from left Tablecloth made from ‘Glow’ fabric in
‘0443’ by Dijkmeijer & Ridolfo, £113 per metre, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). Juice glass in ‘Mandur’ by Michael Ruh, The New Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com). (thenewcraf tsmen.com). Vase covered in ‘Daybreak 2’ fabric in ‘0402’ by Patricia Urquiola, £83.42 per metre; vase covered in ‘Reiko’ fabric in ‘0001’ by Kinnasand, £46.52 per metre; vase covered in ‘Daybreak 2 ’ fabric in ‘0241’, as before; vase covered in ‘Rocket’ fabric in ‘0621’ by Doshi Lev ien, £59 per metre, all Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). Carafe by Michael Ruh, £195, The New Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com). (thenewcraf tsmen.com). Vase covered in ‘Daybreak 2’ fabric in ‘0212’, as before
Werner,, £205, Werner £205, Ligne Ligne Roset Roset (ligne-rose (ligne-roset-wes t-westend.co tend.co.uk). .uk). ‘ Vase Round Large’ in i n ‘Citrus’, £127, Mud (mudaustralia.com). ‘Anfractuous’ plate, £40; ‘Now and Then’ small vessel, £60, both Natascha Madeiski (nataschamadeiski.com). ‘Group’ cocktail chair by Philippe Malouin, covered in ‘Ria’ fabric by Raf Simons for Kvadrat, £2,130, SCP (scp.co.uk). Fabrics on wall (from left) ‘Hero’ in ‘0481’ by Patricia Urquiola, £138 per metre; ‘Divina MD’ in ‘0913’ by Finn Sködt, £139 per p er metre; ‘Hero’ in ‘0441’, as before; ‘Divina 3’ in ‘0846’ by Finn Sködt, £139 per metre; ‘Divina MD’ in ‘0813’, as before, all Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). Fabrics on shapes on floor (from left) ‘Divina 3’
Opposite, from left ‘September’ left ‘September’ rug by by Hella Jongerius, £3,635, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). ‘Oda’ table by Christian
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in ‘0846’, as before; ‘Hero’ in ‘0441’, as before; ‘Divina MD’ in ‘0813’, as before, all Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk)
Opposite, from left ‘Rocket’ fabric in ‘0551’ by Doshi Levien (as a curtain ), £58.7 £58.74 4 per metre, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). ‘Anda’ armchair by Pierre Paulin, covered in ‘Divina 3’ in ‘0584’ by Finn Skødt for Kvadrat, £1,687; ‘Païpaï’ sofa by LucidiPevere, covered in ‘Coda 2’ in ‘0632’ by Norway Says & Per Bjørnsen for Kvadrat, £4,368, both Ligne Roset (ligne-roset-westend.co.uk).
‘Silhouette’ rug in ‘0110’ by Hella Jongerius, £4,765, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). ‘Sonar 3’ square cushion in ‘0374’, £125; ‘Ria’ rectangular cushion in ‘0741’, £159, £159, both by Raf Si Simons mons for Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). ‘Obon’ tables (two pictured) by Simone Bonanni for Moooi, from £565, Utility Design (utilitydesign.co.uk) Accesso Accessories ries on table (from left) ‘Jesmonite Shallow Trinket Dish’, Dish ’, £60; ‘Jesmonite Bowl’, £240, both in ‘Flint’ by Malgorzata Bany, The New Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com). ‘Large Dixon Bowl’ in ‘Nude’ by Fest Amsterdam, £35, SCP (scp.co.uk). Juice glass in ‘Mandur’ by Michael Ruh, £65, The New Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com) This page, from left ‘Semis’ rug by by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, £3,045, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). ‘Mozaik’ seating by by Mark Gabbertas, from £386 each, Allermuir (allermuir.com), covered in (from left) ‘Glow’ in ‘0453’ ‘045 3’ by Dijkmeijer &
Ridolfo, ‘Hero’ in ‘0311’ by Patricia Urquiola and ‘Re-wool’ in ‘0448’ by Margrethe Odgaard, all Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). ‘Square Large Tray ’ in ‘Yellow’, £91; ‘Noodle Bowl’ in ‘Orange’, £55, both Mud (mudaustralia.com). Fabrics on shapes on floor (from left) ‘Hero’ in ‘0441’; ‘Hero’ in ‘0981’; ‘Hero’ in ‘0481’; ‘Divina 3’ in ‘0846’, all as before. ‘Diorama’ curtain in ‘0433’, £157, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk)
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This page, from left ‘Daybreak 2’ fabric in ‘0542’ by Patricia Urquiola (as a curtain ), £83 per metre, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). ‘Five Circles’ discs (one shown) by Muller Van Severen for Valerie Objects, £337, Viaduct (viaduct.co.uk). Candlestick by Malgorzata Bany, £45, The New Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com). ‘Moth to a Flame’ candle with lid, £70; ‘Now and Then’ small vessel, £60, both Natascha Madeiski Madeiski (nataschamadeiski.com). ‘Noodle Bowl Small’ in ‘Citrus’, £32; ‘Flared Bowl Medium’ in ‘Citrus’, £32, both Mud (mudaustralia.com). Shapes on table covered
in ‘Waterborn’ fabric in ‘0203’ by Aggebo & Henriksen, £216 per metre, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk) Opposite, from left ‘Silhouette’ rug by by Hella Jongerius, £560, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). ‘Amis De Jean’ floor lamp by lamp by Gabriela Chicherio, £621; ‘Pumpkin’ sofa by by Pierre Paulin, upholstered in ‘Coda’ fabric by Kvadrat, £3,132, both Ligne Roset (ligne-roset-westend.co.uk). ‘Net Low Table’ by Benjamin Hubert, £1,224, £1,22 4, Moroso (moroso.it). ‘Anfractuous’ platter by Natascha Madeiski, £80, Natascha Madeiski Madeiski (nataschamadeiski.com). ‘Chester’ bowl by Fest Amsterdam, £35, SCP £50, Natascha (scp.co.uk). White plinth, from £50, Madeiski (nataschamadeiski.com). Vess Madeiski Vessel el, £275, Derek Wilson (derekwilsonceramics.com). Fabrics on rail (from left) ‘Hero’ in ‘0201’; ‘Hero’
in ‘0481’; ‘ Divina MD’ in ‘0613’; ‘Hero’ in ‘0451’; ‘Divina’ in ‘0203’, all as before
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Exterior Two ‘Daydream’ chaise longues by Francesco Rota for Paola Lenti sit beside
the lap pool. The house, clad in brick and large grey zinc panels, was built to suit the garden, fitting neatly around the established sycamore trees Stockist details on p215
Be B elieve it or not, this expansive family home, surrounded by tall trees, native ferns and wild grasses, is in busy Los Angeles. Located in the neighbourhood of Brentwood, set in leafy Mandeville Canyon, a small community that borders the Santa Monica Mountains to the west, it features banks of dense foliage which disguise other houses that sit little more than a stone’s throw away. ‘This project was all about the site itself and responding to nature,’ explains Ron Radziner, co-founder and design principal at Marmol Radziner, who lives here with his wife, jewellery designer and graphic artist Robin Cottle. ‘It was actually fun to have obstacles to design around. The house developed as a series of long rectangles that stagger their way among the sycamores, which became an interesting organising element.’ Its surroundings also inspired Ron to adopt an earthy, organic palette of materials. He opted for bricks by Danish company Petersen, which have a slim profile and a lot of character, to build the lower level. The upper storey, meanwhile, is coated in large dark-grey zinc panels. Overall, the effect is one of subtle camouflage. The organic surfaces continue inside, with the living areas featuring timber on the floors and ceilings. ‘I loved the idea that the dark interiors would become a frame for nature, drawing the eye outside,’ says Robin. ‘I requested one combined living area in this long space, which flows out to the patio and connects visually with the lap pool.’ Ron designed many bespoke elements for his home, including the custom-made kitchen and the long sideboard that dominates the ‘great room’ (the couple’s name for the open-plan ground floor). This vast area is defined by the doubleheight ceiling that opens up above the kitchen island at one end, and the brick fireplace that anchors the seating zone at the opposite side. The family bedrooms and a substantial den – complete with a pool table – are situated upstairs. This floor of the home, which floats among the branches, has the feel of a sophisticated treehouse. Nowhere is the connection with nature more apparent, though, than in the main bedroom, which opens onto a semi-sheltered private deck, complete with its own outdoor fireplace. Here, in the boughs of the sycamores, you couldn’t feel further from the noise and clammer of central Los Angeles. marmol-radziner.com
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Living room room The The ‘Extrasoft’ sofa by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani defines this area of the open-plan ground floor. The coffee table is a 1950s design by Joaquim Tenreiro. The lamp in the foreground is by Max Jules Gottschalk, while the circular one is the ‘Zodiac’ by Ton AC Alberts for Raak. The
artwork above the fireplace is by American Tony Lewis Stockist details on p215
Living room Floor-to-ceiling room Floor-to-ceiling windows invite views of the garden inside, while the
relaxed feel of the indoors extends onto the terrace, where there’s another ‘Extrasoft’ sofa by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani. The lamp is a vintage brass design by Kari Ruokonen for Finnish brand Orno Stockist details on p215
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Dining area Placed Placed at the very centre of the house, this space forms the central portion of the ‘great
room’. The dining table and chairs, as well as the long sideboard behind, are all bespoke pieces by Ron’s architecture firm Marmol Radziner
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Kitchen A double-height ceiling with a lightwell adds a dramatic feeling of space to this end of the house. The island and stools were designed by Marmol Radziner and the table lamps with Murano glass bases are vintage pieces by Flavio Poli for Seguso Stockist details on p215
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Bedroom Executed Variant by by American artist
Julian Hoeber hangs above the ‘Extra Wall’ bed by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani. The ‘Extrasoft’
sofa on the terrace, also by Lissoni for Living Divani, is placed by a fire pit designed by Marmol Radziner Stockist details on p215
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Kitchen A curved island
topped with blush-pink concrete is the centrepiece of this space. The stools are the birch ‘K65’ by Alvar Aalto for Artek, a vintage machinist design and Simon Legald’s
‘Form’ for Normann Copenhagen (above) Stockist details on p215
Life lessons Formally Formal ly a scho schoolh olhouse, ouse, tthis his b brig right ht ap apartmen artmentt in Ghe Ghent nt is a masterclass on how to introduce nature into a city-centre home Words HANNAH BOOTH
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With its its abundant abundant gr greenery eenery a and nd chicke chicken n coop, coop, this family house in Belgium has the feel of a country home, but it is actually situated in the urban heart of Ghent. A stone’s throw from the Gent-Dampoort train station, in a vibrant multi-cultural neighbourhood, this former
school had stood empty for a year before Wim Depuydt, an architect, and another family decided its excellent bone structure could form a series of light, spacious abodes. After finding a further seven interested intereste d couples among their friends, they bought the property and decided on a shared vision: to create a sustainable series of homes with two communal gardens – formerly the playground – ample bike storage, an outdoor kitchen, football field and small greenhouse. Today, more than 30 people live in its nine dwellings. One of the homes belongs to Wim and Valeria Siffer, a teacher, who live here with two of their three children – Juliette, 23, and Joseph, 17 – as well as Lluís Lama the cat, two chickens and the inhabitants of Valeria’s beehives. In
their abode,via Wim added an extra Downstairs, floor, which is accessed a pine staircase. the former classrooms now contain a kitchen, dining area and living room, with exposed concrete beams adding an industrial note. Oversized pendants help to create intimacy on the lofty ground floor, as does the chest-high shelving made from vertical wooden battens, which is topped with a wealth of postcards and mementoes. A wide windowsill serves as both a display area and a seat, while furniture is muted and natural, picking out colours in the clay floor tiles. ‘There’s ‘There ’s no particular style,’ says Wim. ‘We collect things from our travels, friends, and our 30 years together as a couple.’ Upstairs, pine wood dominates on the floors, walls and ceilings. The Japanese-style main bedroom look, and features a bespoke has batha–minimal also set in a pine surround. With its vast picture windows and sliding glass doors that open from the kitchen onto the apartment’s private walled garden, the home appears to invite the green spaces on both sides of the house indoors. Along with the array of greenery that fills almost every surface and wall, it provides a sensory sensory,, layered experience. Outside, beneath a mural by street artist Sam Scarpulla, the garden is wild with poppies and other meadow flowers. As the days get warmer, the family spend more time outside, and the sliding door is always open.
Living room An room An ‘Axel’ soa rom Montis sits alongside a grey ‘Tuty-Time’ chair by Patricia Urquiola or B&B Italia. The ‘Surfoard’ coffee table is the ‘Eames ETR’ by Charles and Ray Eames or Vitra and the 1950s ‘F1’
chairs are by Willy Van Der Meeren or Tubax. A pair o Isamu Noguchi’s ‘Akari’ pendants, also or Vitra, hang rom the ceiling. The yellow rug was made by Valeria’s Vale ria’s parents Stockist details on p215
Houseplants decorate every ev ery corner of this t his home, linking it to its verdant gardens
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‘We collect things from our travels, tr avels, friends, and our 30 years together as a couple’ Office area The The top of a ‘Bella’ table by Hay sits
on new trestle legs, serving as a desk. The wheeled wooden below wereare made by Wim and the blue cabinets ‘Conference’ chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. For a similar white task lamp, try Heal’s
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Pine wraps the upper floor, lending it a cocooning feel
Staircase Wim designed
the striking pine staircase. The ‘Antler’ coat hanger by Alexander Taylor for Thorsten van Elten is just visible in the entrancehall Bathroom The bathtub and surround were designed by Wim, with hanging plants
providing some privacy Stockist details on p215
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Minimalism rules in this Japa Ja pane nese se-inspired haven of calm and tranquillity Bedroom A futon bed by Amala sits on a traditional
Japanese tatami mat, while a yellow bedside table – made by Wim – and an orange ‘Componibili’ unit by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell add splashes of colour. The ‘Binic’ table light by Ionna Vautrin for Foscarini sits on ‘Pocket’ shelves by String Stockist details on p215
O lodul So S A quirky quirky mix of of archite architectur ctural al influences combine with soft colours colo urs inspired by the natural world to create an uplifting home with character character beyond its years Words KERRYN FISCHER Photo grap hy ELSA YOUNG/FRANK FEATURES
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of the oldest suburbs in the South African town of Stellenbosch sits Elsa Hertzog’s calm, elegant home. The house, a new-build, has been overlaid with fantastical forged metalwork at the front and an industrial-style conservatory at the rear. The result is irreverent and unpretentious – and it’s all thanks to the vision of architect Wynand Wilsenach. ‘People often ask us to define our architectural language, but our work doesn’t really follow a particular style,’ says Wynand. Working closely with interior designer Joan Viljoen, his design encompasses a space that, while very much a home, is also a legacy project. It’s a place that’s been created with thought to future generations; somewhere Elsa can put down roots surrounded by her family, friends and her beloved Italian greyhound Luci. So, although the house is newly built, it has an old soul. ‘We wanted to create a layered space that feels lived in, but that was also regal, comfortable and interesting,’ explains Joan. ‘Another important consideration was Elsa’s love of plants and her desire for her home to be as connected as possible to the outdoo outdoors,’ rs,’ adds Joan. As such, tall doors link the front courtyard and back garden to the living spaces. The spacious kitchen is also separated from the rest of the house by glass dividers, and leads out to a greenery-filled conservatory. There’s a stylistic thread, one of timeless grace and understated luxury, that ties this interior together. ‘To a large extent, I was given creative freedom,’ says Joan, who, in response to Elsa’s preference for muted pinks and greens, devised a calming palette for the house. These subdued tones are interspersed with punchy strokes of darker colour, chosen to create balance in the areas with stronger architectural elements. Elsa’s opinion? ‘This house is a work of artistry. I feel incredibly lucky to call it home.’ w2.co.za; joanviljoen.co.za
Conservatory (above and previous spread) Custom built by Palmers Exclusive Metals, this sunny extension houses a ‘Targa’ sofa and armchair by GamFratesi for Wiener GTV Design. The ‘Rosewood’ rug is from Hertex and the marble-topped coffee tables are from Weylandts, as are the planters Stockist details on p215
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‘Aged Kitchen Bespoke solid-oak cabi netry, painted in the soft sage of Plascon’s ‘Aged Aloe’, is complemen complemented ted by a countertop countertop made made of Blanco Aurora marble from Sangengalo. The large farmhouse sink, modelled on ones seen in French châteaux, is a custom design made of black granite Stockist details on p215
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Dining room Timber, room Timber, bricks and an eye catching section of sprayed brass feature below the ceiling line to accentuate the dramatic height of this space. The ‘Joburg Table O2’ and ‘Brandberg’ chairs are all by South African designer David Krynauw Hallway Artwork Artwork by Jaco van Schalkwyk is placed above the ‘Leaf’ sideboard by South African furniture designer Meyer von Wielligh Stockist details on p215
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Bathroom A Crosswater shower is placed behind a screen made by Palmers Exclusive Metals – which also crafted the conservatory. The bath is by Agape Agape Bedroom Linens from Cape Town-based brands Falucca Linen and Ithaca Homeware decorate the bed. The ‘Ainda’ bedside table is by Roberto Lazzeroni for Ceccotti Collezioni Stockist details on p215
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‘ We wanted to create a layered space space that feels
lived in, but that was also regal, comfortable and interesting’
Living area An An ‘Eames Lounge Chair’ by Charles and Ray for Vitra is placedare by theEames staircase. The curtains
made of fabric from Kvadrat Exterior The house was designed in the Modernist style, with clean lines and a flat roof Stockist details on p215
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A sensitive sensitive rew rework orking ing o off this 11930s 930s vvill illa a ou outsid tsidee Antwerp tran transfo sformed rmed th thee neglected gem into a contemporary home that honours its heritage Words TESSA PEARSON
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Living room ‘Togo’ room ‘Togo’ sofas and chairs by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset sit on a carpet from Zozan Rugs. The round coffee table is a 1960s piece, the circular wooden side table is from the ‘Eames Lifetime’ series by Charles and Ray for Herman Miller, andEames the lamps
are the ‘AJ’ by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen. An artwork by photographer Caroline McCarthy hangs on the wall Stockist details on p215
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hen Polish architect Nachman Kaplansky moved to Antwerp from Tel Aviv in 1925, the city was a creative hub for artists and architects, including the likes of Russianborn artist a nd sculptor Ossi Ossip p Zadkine and master Modernist Le Corbusier. Flat roofs, sharp angles and clean lines were becoming the architectural order of the day, a trend that can clearly be seen in this country home on the outskirts of the city, built by Kaplansky in 1936. By the time current owner Olga Perez, an interior designer, purchased the property, it had already been remodelled twice – once in the 1950s and again in the 70s. She brought in friend and architect Dirk Engelen, of Antwerp-based firm B-architecten, to restore the villa to its former 1930s glory. ‘The first time it was
drawings revealed an Art Deco interior inspired by grand ocean liners, complete with a curved staircase – the starting point for the striking new Le Corbusier-style replacement – and a large porthole window, which Dirk has reinstated near the entrance. ‘We opened up the house and integrated the hallway into the living room so that the staircase became a central feature,’ says Dirk. The interior is deliberately sparse, allowing the sculptural elements eleme nts to shine, while the material palette nods k nowingly to the tastes of the 1930s – American walnut, travertine, cherry wood and, of course, terrazzo, which has been used to great effect in the kitchen. ‘I’ve been in love with terrazzo since my childhood in Tenerife,’ says Olga. ‘It was used a lot in homes and public buildings there. In terms of combining colours, it’s a very flexible material. I think it adds intimacy and cosiness to a space.’
modified it was extended by a third, which worked quite well. The 1970s remodel was less successful,’ laments Dirk. ‘After
‘The house’s form is pre-war in style,’ says Dirk, ‘but the interior hints at a totally different space, full of contemporary
that, the property really lost its character.’ After Af ter c onsulting Kaplans Kaplansky ky’s ’s origi nal plans, the duo re realise alised d that little of the house’s intended structure was left, and set about stripping it back to be more in line with his design. The
inspiration.’ It is this melding of the modern, the Modernist and the minimal that allows carefully chosen vintage designs by Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia and Michel Ducaroy to look so at home in this newly-renovated villa. b-architecten.be
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Dining area ‘DCM’ ‘DCM’ chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra surround a vintage table, which sits beneath
a brass pendant light by German designer Florian Schulz. A chess table is placed on the other side of the room Stockist details on p215
Dining area This This open-plan area leads through into the kitchen.
On the wall there’s a photo of Le Corbusier’s Unite d’Habitation residential building in Berlin by Marianne Karssing
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Dressing room A room A bespoke vanity unit with revolving mirrors takes centre stage. The wardrobe
doors are clad in fabric from Kvadrat Bedroom Two ‘Bird’ armchairs and a footstool by
Harry Bertoia for Knoll are placed near the Japanese-designed bed, with its diaphanous canopy. A colourful colourful rugby Zozan Zozan Rugsadds warmth warmth to the travertine floors Stockist details on p215
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V I V I D D R E A M A new arrival arrival to tthe he ffami amily ly was th thee cat catalys alystt this creative couple needed to transform t ransform their Milan Mi lanese ese apartment apartment iint nto o a vib vibran rantt haven haven Words EMMA LOVE Photo grap hy HELENIO BARBETTA/LIVING INSIDE Sty ling CHIARA DAL CANTO
Living room The lacquered steel consoles either side of the v intage velvet sofa velvet sofa (left) (left) are by homeown homeowner er Francesco Francesco Meda. An artwork by Sofia Cacciapaglia hangs above. In the corner, Gio Ponti’s ‘D.156.3’ armchair for Molteni & C is placed beside a ‘Ray’ sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, covered in fabric from C&C Milano Milano Stockist details on p215
TWO YE ARS AG A G O, A F T E R FIND ING OUT THEY W ERE GOING TO BE PARENTS, furniture designer Francesco Meda and his partner Alessandra Orsi, a creative director at Swiss fashion brand Bally, realised they were going to need a home with a little more space. Fortunately, there was a simple solution: ‘When our daughter Palma was born, we moved into this apartment, which belongs to Alessandra’s A lessandra’s family and had been standing empty, empty,’’ recalls Fran Francesco. cesco. ‘Alessandra grew up here, so it holds a lot of happy memories for her.’ Located in a 19th-century 19t h-century building in Milan’s Monte Napoleone fashion district, the flat is split across two levels. The top floor contains the main living spaces and two bedrooms, while the lower level is a study for Alessandra, who also works as an illustrator for homeware brand Dalwin Designs – her fantastical animal drawings adorn the company’s plates and textiles. The couple chose to retain the building’s original architectural features, such as the coffered ceilings, but improved the layout by adding an extra set of stairs. ‘When there was just one staircase you had to walk through the bedrooms to reach the study. Now, with two points of access, it’s much more convenient,’ explains Francesco Francesco.. For him, the apartment is the perfect place to experiment with his furniture designs, which include the lacquered steel coffee table and consoles in the living room, as well as the marble table in the dining area. ‘By spending time at home with my pieces, I can better understand how they fit together, especially within a historical building. I like the contrast between the modern furniture and an older setting,’ he adds. The couple’s love of bright colour and their daring approach to decoration is immediately evident. Nowhere more so than in the main stairwell, with its vibrant red walls. Eschewing the palettes offered by paint brands, they picked up natural pigments from a souk in Marrakech while on holiday. These were mixed with water to achieve the ideal hues. ‘The character of the apartment comes through in our choice of colours,’ remarks Francesco. Bold and creative, they’re also a reflection of this family’s upbeat outlook.
Dining area Red Red Midway garden chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina have been paired with the ‘Split’ table in Cipollino marble by homeowner Francesco Meda. A dramatic chandelier by Piero Castellini Baldissera hangs above, and a pair of 18th-century Piedmontese hand-painted chinoiserie wallpaper panels decorate the room. The tableware includes Alessandra’s illustrated pieces for Dalwin Designs Stockist details on p215
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Kitchen The ‘Split’ table in jade
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Aby canopy C &llini C Milano is draped vintage bedframe Pieroby Piero Caste Castellini Baldisse Baldissera. ra. Theover taskthe lamp is the ‘Aledin’ by Alberto and Francesco Meda for Kartell Child’s bedroom The hand-painted chest of drawers is an Indian piece, bought at auction, while the blue ‘Panton Junior’ chair was designed by Verner Panton for Vitra Stockist details on p215
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Conservatory A A daybed by Rune Bruun Johansen looks at home in the new glass extension, which features floor-to-ceiling windows from Sky-Frame. In front of the daybed is a ‘Platner Side Table’ by Warren Platner for Knoll Stockist details on p215
The lofty ceilings and expansive garden drew Maria Gregersen to this serene abode, which is located in Frederiksberg, a quiet and leafy Copenhagen neighbourhood. Built in 1870, the home has a period feel and generous proportions, which appealed to Maria, who bought it back in 2014 with the aim of doing the bare minimum to update it. However, once she embarked on the project, the house’s true potential began to reveal itself, leading to a renovation aided by architect Malte Rosenquist. ‘The possibilities with this property were almost endless, but I focused on tackling one element at a time,’ says Maria, a model and interiors consultant. The biggest undertaking was the construction of the brand new conservatory, which has replaced a dated 1960s extension. It was conceived to complement the building’s clean yet classic framework. Inspiration for the reinvention of this home came from all over the world. ‘The architecture I’ve encountered on trips to Cape Town, Miami and LA seeded the idea of a large glass extension,’ explains Maria, citing Pierre Koenig’s Stahl House in the Hollywood Hills as one such example. This penchant for Modernist design has translated into interiors too, with all of her rooms peppered with iconic pieces by the likes of Norman J Wegner, Serge Mouille and Warren Platner, Cherner, all sittingHans harmoniously alongside contemporary additions and carefully chosen one-off vintage finds. ‘I like to mix and match, but I keep the style quite simple and favour timeless materials, such as wood, leather and wool. I love it when items develop a patina over time; it gives a place more soul. Everything I’ve bought has been chosen with a thought to how it will last,’ adds Maria, extolling the virtues of buying less and with more consideration. ‘I’m a believer in quality, and that if you stick to classics, you can’t go wrong.’
Dining room Chairs room Chairs by Norman Cherner flank the ‘Canteen’ table by Piet Hein Eek, which is lit by two ‘VL45 Radiohus’ pendant lights by Louis Poulsen. A selection of vases from Stilleben decorate the table Conservatory A A vintage ‘Safari’ chair by Kaare Klint – available at Carl Hansen & Søn – is placed beside the window Detail, above GamFratesi’s Carrara marble ‘TS Console’ for Gubi displays pieces by Kristina Dam and a tabletop mirror by Ida Elke from Elkeland. Above it hangs a painting by Cathrine Raben Davidsen Stockist details on p215
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‘I love it when wh en it item emss develop a patina; it gives a place soul’
Kitchen Danish company Garde Hvalsøe made the
hardwearing, Japanese-inspired kitchen, which is built from wood and steel. The suspension lights above the island are vintage pieces, while the painting is by American artist Jo John hn Cope Copeland land Above A ‘Francis’ mirror by Petite Friture, available at Heal’s, hangs behind the dining table Stockist details on p215
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Living room Flexform’s room Flexform’s ‘Lifestyle’ sofa sits next to a vintage Moroccan rug, accompanied by Hans J Wegner’s Wegn er’s ‘Flag Halyard’ Halyard’ chair for PP Møbler and a ‘Pedrera’ coffee table by Barba Corsini for Gubi. A three-arm three-arm pendant pendant light light by Serge Mouille frames the
space from above, while a ‘Tube’ wall light by Michael Anastassiades hangs onthe wall, next to a portrait by the late Danish artist Kurt Trampedach Stockist details on p215
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‘I like to mix and match, but I favour timeless materials’
Bedroom Newly exposed beams lend extra charm to this
space. The Ikea bed is dressed in a cover from Rue Verte and flanked by vintage bedside tables. The mirror is Gubi’s ‘F.A. 33’ – originally designed by Gio Ponti for FontanaArte Bathroom An ‘Adnet’ mirror by Gubi hangs above a sleek vanity unitfrom B Bad ad & Stil, w which hich also designe designed d thebathtub. bathtub. All the taps are by V Vola, ola, andthe fre freestanding estanding matt-black matt-black towel rail is f rom Menu Stockist details on p215
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The capital of design, Milan Milan is the home of furniture fair Salone Sal one d del el M Mobi obile le (9–14 April) – an annual celebration of creativity and innovation. Y You ou don’ don’tt even have to attend the city’s Design Desi gn W Week eek to sstay tay upup-to-da to-date te on th thee prod products, ucts, p peopl eoplee and pl places aces that will be dominating the worl world d of interiors over the next twelve months, all you need is this es essential sential hotlist of the highli highlights ghts
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The vinyl towers of Note Design Studio’s ‘Formations’ installation, created in collaboration with Swedish flooring brand Tarkett (professionals.tarkett.com), will take over the hall of the Circolo Filologico Milanese during Design Week. Turn the page for info i nfo about Note Design Studio and the inspiration behind its work…
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The Stockholm-based multidisciplinary collective has applied its many talents to several brands at this year’s Milan Design Week, from the show-stopping installation for flooring specialist Tarkett, (on previous page, detail right) to the launch of the ‘Supre’ chair (bottom right) for Ondarreta. Design manager and studio founder Cristiano Pigazzini (above, third from left) tells all… Are there any common themes to your work? As work? As a studio, we try to avoid being categorised or tied to a particular style. If I had to name characteristics that run through our projects, I would suggest dreams, function and respect for the environment. Ultimately, we aspire to realise creative ideas that have a purpose and make a positive impact on the world. What’s important to you as a studio? We are committed to inclusive design, working on products and projects that are widely accessible. We also place a lot of emphasis on sustainability. As designers, we’re very aware of the problem attached to making new things in a world already full of stuff, but we believe that design has the power to change the way we consume for the better. Where does the team find inspiration? Everywhere. It comes with the flow of everyday life – whether that’s taking the kids to school or sitting on the subway. We share the thoughts we have and the things we notice in our studio meetings.
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Can you tell us your Milan must-visits? No one should leave without having seen Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper in in the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Trattoria Milanese and Pizzeria Maruzzella are two of my favourite places to eat. However, one of the best things to do in Milan – especially during April – is to sit outdoors and enjoy an aperitivo (notedesignstudio.se).
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Lema is coming to Salone del Mobile with a brand new classic in the making. Channeling 1940s sophistication, the ‘Alma’ armchair by Tuscany-based designers Dainellistudio has a bold, confident look. Dainellistudio Its generous proportions and supportive armrests make it a versatile addition to living spaces (lemamobili.com). Location Hall 7, stands B15–C20
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At Cedit’s Cedit’s Salone stand, the traditional rules of tiling are being overturned. ‘Rilievi’ by Italian creative studio Zaven is a series of three-dimensional tiles that plays with the idea of repetition in an innovative way. The design invites creativity as you can configure it in different combinations to add depth and pattern to surfaces – choose from a palette of bold and muted shades, including rust orange, beige, ultramarine and scarlet ( florim.com/en/cedit). florim.com/en/cedit). Location Hall 24, stands B02–B04
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Last year saw Google participate in the Salone del Mobile for the first time, and the tech giant is back this year with ‘A Space for Being’, a multi-room installation that will explore the field of neuroaesthetics – the study of how the visual aspect of our homes has the potential to impact our biology and wellbeing. A collaboration between
Google, furniture brand Muuto,and Newthe York-based architecture studio Reddymade International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University’ss Brain Science Institute, each room University’ will be unique in design, build and furnishings. Location Spazio Maiocchi, Via
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Having previously collaborated with Nendo, Phillip K Smith III and Studio Swine, fashion brand Cos has developed something of a reputation for seeking out the hottest talent for its installations at Salone del Mobile. This year, Karin Gustafsson (above right), creative director of Cos, teamed up with London-based French architect Arthur Mamou-Mani (above left) to transform Palazzo Isimbardi’s picturesque 16th-century courtyard and garden with an impressive pavilion constructed entirely from 3D -printed sustainable sustainab le materials (right). Open to the public from 9–14 April, the thought-provoking thought-pro voking structure will showcase the many positive impacts that digital innovations can have on the future of design (cosstores.com). Location Palazzo
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Rodolfo Dordoni’s Dordoni’s ‘Delaunay’ chair for Minotti has been gracing gracing stylish living spaces since 1998, and it’s sure to find its way into a few more thanks to an updated look launching in Milan this year.. On-trend colour year colours, s, ‘Ash’, ‘Dove Grey’, ‘Sage’ (below) ( below) and ‘Bordeaux’ have been added to the palette of its upholstery, while the cushions now sport quilted stitching (minotti.it). Location Hall 7, stands E15–27 and F18–F20
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across the Salone del Mobile. B&B Italia’s new ‘Mirto’ outdoor tables, for example, feature black lavastone tops decorated with an intricate Sicilian-lace-like pattern made from crushed screens recycled from gadgets (bebitalia.com). Location Hall 24, stands C2–E20
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CRISTINA CELESTINO With projects all across Milan, Celestino is a designer in demand Celestino is the name on everyone’s lips this year thanks to a handful of Instagram-worthy installations and brand collaborations. She’s revamped classic Milanese coffee spot Caffè Concerto Cucchi in her unmistakable style (far right), conceived a retro-futuristic retro-futuristic installation for Besana Carpet Lab (bottom) and created an interior using ceramic surfaces for Cedit, as well as launching her new designs for carpet brand Illulian (including the limited-edition ‘Cocarde’,’, right). Here, the designer shares her ‘Cocarde influences and insider tips for exploring Milan. How would you describe your projects for this year’s Salone del Mobile? A common theme is perhaps the optimistic feel of the interiors from the 1960s and 70s – full of colour and softness. The interiors of Willy Rizzo are also an influence. Most of the time, I find it difficult to keep all of my ideas separate, but this year that’s a positive thing – my projects all have a strong guiding reference. What has most influenced your work in the past year? My clients have been a constant inspiration. They have pushed me to investigate new materials and processes, and to reflect on certain periods of architectural history. history. Is it difficult to see projects you’ve worked so hard on taken down at the end of the Salone? In a sense it can be. Last year particularly, the dismantling phase of Tram
Corallo (an installation with fabric brand Rubelli) was sad, but it s all part of the spirit of Milan Design Week. This year is a little bit different, as some of my projects will last for a longer time. Can you share some of your secret spots in Milan with us? I particularly enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the Rotonda della Besana (on Via Enrico Besana), with its Surrealist, suggestive architecture (cristinacelestino.com). MAY 2019 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK 187
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Bringing a uniquely Nordic Nordic flavour to Milan Design Week, ‘Join ‘Join by Norwegian Presence’ will focus f ocus on artisans with ambitions to give back to the world Returning for its fifth year, this showcase of Norway’s top design talent has established itself as a firm favourite on the Salone del Mobile circuit. Titled ‘Join by Norwegian Presence’, this year’s exhibition focuses on the power of collaboration and connection to help design a sustainable future. Renowned creative studio Kråkvik&D’Orazio has curated the show, selecting products and pieces that represent a commitment to sustainability and/or community in their form, process and function. ‘In addition to aesthetics, the objects on display must have value in terms of the material or their durability. They have to give something back – through their longevity or their decomposability,’ explains Jannicke
Kråkvik, oneexhibition half of theitself, creative duowill behind the studio. Even the which be housed in Via Savona 35, has been constructed using only recyclable materials, such as Valchromat – formed from from reused wood – and can be repurposed once the show ends. Standout designs include sculptural pieces of furniture made from offcuts found on construction sites in Bergen, sustainable handmade rugs and scented-oil-infused sculptures crafted using porcelain and granite ( below). ‘Norwegian designers are very free in their approach,’ says Kråkvik. ‘That playfulness shines through in this thi s selection.’ (norwegianpresence.no). (norwegianpresence.no).
‘NORWEGIAN DESIGNERS ARE VERY FREE IN THEIR APPROACH. THAT APPROACH. THAT PLAYFULNESS SHINES THROUGH’
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The British designer’s unique presentations are always a highlight of Milan Design Week, and this yea Week, year’s r’s installation will be perhaps his his best yet. Why? Why? Because, Because, after years of fantastic pop-up spaces and temporary events, the brand is putting down permanent roots in the Italian city with the opening of The Manzoni (below), a 100-cover restaurant, located on the street of the same name, that will double up as Tom Dixon’s first dedicated showroom in mainland Europe. ‘We wanted to look at different ways of being present in Milan,’ says Dixon. ‘There’s nothing dustier than a conventional lighting and furniture showroom, but at The Manzoni you’ll be able to experience all of our new collections in an active context.’ Opening for the very first time during Milan Design Week, the space will initially showcase three new collections alongside the restaurant’s inaugural menu. There’s ‘Fat’ (left and above), a range of upholstered chairs designed to comfortably hug the body – offering ideal support during a long, decadent meal – and ‘Spring’, a series of pendant lights made from ribbons of stainless steel arranged in a whisk-like swirl around the bulb, which will be suspended above diners (below). ‘Opal’, a family of semi-translucent globe lights that emit a soft, flattering glow (above) will also help to set the tone. We’re sure it will be the most sought-after dining experience in town, so remember to book your table well in advance (tomdixon.net).
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Made in Italy, Paolo Castelli’s new collection is a celebration of craftsmanship and beautiful materials. Highlights on display at this year’s Salone include the ‘Joy’ chandelier, a suspended LED light made from three brass rings and blown-glass spheres, and the ‘Nettuno’ table, featuring milledmarble cladding, burnished brass edging and a eucalyptus wood top (paolocastellispa.com). Location Hall
So new it is yet to be named, this chair latest addition by Hayón is the is to Jamie the Fritz Hansen range and one of the gems to be unveiled during Salone. A contemporary contemporary take o on n a mid-centur mid-centuryy shape, its leather cushions appear to float within the wooden frame ( fritzhansen. fritzhansen.com). com).
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Organised by Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, this year’s showcase of Switzerland’s design scene will focus on the country’s up-and-coming designers. It’s taking place in Milan’s oldest theatre, Teatro Litta, with the venue contrasting strikingly with the forward-thinking concepts presented. Highlights include the work of Studio Ilio (above right), whose ‘Hot Wire Extensions’ furniture and lighting (above left) is made from waste nylon powder created during 3D printing – a bold idea for a very modern form of rubbish (prohelvetia.ch; studio-ilio.com). Location
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The Emporio Armani Caffè & Ristorante has reopened after a redesign inspired by the elegance of the 1930s. The surroundings serve as the perfect backdrop b ackdrop for Armani Casa’s new launches. Location Via Croce Rossa 2
Visitors tochance the Salone the delGiorgetti’s Mobile Mobile will have the to see new ‘All Around’ lounge chair by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for the first time. Its cocooning, shelllike shape makes it a welcoming place to retreat to ( giorgettimeda.com). giorgettimeda.com). Location Hall 5, stands G07–H10
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ROSSA R OSSANA NA O ORL RLA A ND NDI I With her finger always firmly on the style pulse, Milan’s grande grande dame is campaigning for change Every year, design-savvy visitors to Milan make a pilgrimage to Orlandi’s eponymous gallery and store. It has long provided a platform for emerging designers, championing the likes of Jamie Hayón and Piet Hein Eek. If you want to get the t he inside track on the next big thing, it’s the place to go (rossanaorlandi.com). This April, as always, there’ll be plenty of newness on display at Spazio Rossana Orlandi, including Sé’s latest collection by Ini Archibong. The second part of his ‘Below The Heavens’ range, rang e, it includes curvaceous seating upholstered in pastel and jewel-toned velvets (‘Circe’ sofa, top right; se-collections.com). Orlandi’s Orlandi’s long been a supporter of Sé and its designers – pop next door to Bistro Aimo e Nadia, her impeccably designed restaurant, and you’ll see its pieces paired with Etro fabrics (bistroaimoenadia.com). Meanwhile, at the National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo Da Vinci, Orlandi is presenting ‘Ro Plastic Master’s Pieces’, an exhibition that brings together new works made from recycled plastic by world-renowned international designers. The show is an extension of her ‘Guiltless Plastics’ initiative, a project that aims to challenge the design community to use recycled and recyclable plastics in new and inventive ways. Among the names taking part are Nika Zupanc, who’s created a grandfather clock
(right) upholstered in a fabric made from recycled plastic bottles and embroidered with yarn (also from recycled plastic). Further Y R E thought-provoking pieces will be on display courtesy of Australian U J K C designer Brodie Neill, who is showing a new edition of his ‘Flotsam’ N A R bench (above right), cast from ocean plastic fragments that have F : E R been washed up on the shores, as well as a twist on the traditional U T C I P hourglass, using ocean plastics in place of sand (museoscienza.org). MAY 2019 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK 195
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‘Series 28’ pendant light by Bocci (bocci.ca)
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EURO EUR OLUCE The talent shines a little brighter in Milan during this biannual show dedicated to the very best lighting designs from around the world. We take a look at the collections to track down What is it? Euroluce is part of the main Salone del Mobile show at the Milan Fairgrounds in Rho. Spread over four pavilions, it’s an expansive show dedicated to lighting of every type, style and provenance. Here you’ll find pieces blown from Czech glass or crafted from British porcelain, LEDs, Halogen lamps, outdoor pieces, art-like designs, the latest technology and everything in between. If you think of lighting as the jewellery of the home, this is the world’s biggest trinket box.
There are a staggering 421 exhibitors this year, but on our list of must-sees is Italian brand Fabbian, whose new collection, ‘Armilla’, features sculptural glass globes tied with brass ribbons – the metal is fixed in place before the glass is fully cooled to achieve a tactile, bundled finish. Also high on the agenda is British brand Bert Frank, which will be in attendance Which brands should I look out for?
with several new collections, including the ‘Spate’ wall light. This design has
already caught our eye because of its Art Deco-inspired shape and combination of materials – opal glass, brass and marble. marb le. Of course, the Italian heavyweights of lighting, Artemide and Flos, are always worth seeking out, as they’re usually light
‘Papilio’ chandelier by Armando Bruno and Talamante Torres for Masiero (masierogroup.com)
years ahead in the technology stakes. Also hunt out Italian firm Catellan & Smith,
which is showcasing the ‘Petit Bijoux’ pendant (above) – with concentric circles reminiscent of ripples on water. Plus, for one-of-a-kind lighting that strays into the realm of art, Czech brand Lasvit is the one to watch. It’s known for its dazzling
glass creations – pay special attention to the work of Maria Čulenová-Hostinová.
‘Armilla F50’ table lamp by Fabbian (fabbian.com)
Finally, Canadian brand Bocci will be launching several novelties, including ‘57V’,
an opaline version of the other-worldly ‘57’ pendant lights.
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Milanese brand Rimadesio has innovation, research and environmental awareness at its core – all of which come into play in its new launch for the Salone del Mobile: an extendable version of its ‘Long ‘Long Island’ range of tables tables by Giuseppe Giuseppe Bavuso. Bavuso. The design’s structure structure is simple, with the aim of supporting and displaying the range of tops, which include thinly-cut stone (below), glass and timber (rimadesio.com). Location Hall
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Birthday celebrations celebrations are in order at Italian brand Visionnaire’s Visionnaire’s stand in Milan, with the firm marking its 60th year year.. Founded in 1959 in Bologna by the Cavalli Cavalli family, it has consistently looked to the future while cementing its reputation as a byword for craftsmanship. Suitably celebratory, celebratory, Visionnaire’s Visionnaire’s new range features a plethora of luxe materials, with the ‘Marty’ console sporting a sleek mix of smoked glass and brass (visionnaire-home.com (visionnaire-home.com). ). Location Hall
As it is the centenary of the the founding of the Bauhaus, this year Knoll is launching a limitededition version of the ‘MR Bauhaus’ chaise longue, stamped with a special mark on its base. It’s actually a double celebration, as the original, designed in 1929 by Modernist Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, turns 90 this year (knolleurope.com). Location Hall
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22 Italian company Bonaldo has been crafting beds for more than 80 years, but far from resting on its laurels, the brand is constantly forging ahead with new ideas. This year’s big launches demonstrate the breadth of its thinking, from the futuristic ‘Lovy’ bed to the Chanel-inspired ‘Madame C’ and elegant ‘Full Moon’ (below), with its luxurious padded headboard ( bonaldo.it) bonaldo.it).. Location Hall 5, stands F01–F05
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Nina Yashar Yashar,, owner of Nilufar gallery gallery,, was looking for a space in which which to store the 3, 3,000 000 pieces of her collection, when she came across a former silverware factory in the north of Milan. Now transformed into Nilufar Depot, a space with an industrial-meets-theatrical industrial-meets-theatrical vibe, by architect architect Massimiliano Locatelli, its vast floorplan is broken up by curated clusters of the finest contemporary design specimens. Over Milan Design Week, visit visit to see ‘Far’ ‘Far’,, an exhibition focusing on th thee work of collecti collectives ves (nilufar (nilufar.com). .com). Location Viale Vincenzo Lancetti 3
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Continuing Vincent Van Duysen’s fruitful reign as creative director at Molteni & C, his modular seating system ‘Gregor’ will be unveiled at this year’s Salone. Straight pieces or corner units can be mixed and matched to create bespoke combinations,, while slim metal combinations feet lend the new design a light, floating quality (molteni.it). Location Hall 20, stands AO1, BO4 and CO2, as well as at Corso Europa 2
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of Italy’s most prolific designers in the 1950s and 60s. This year, Poltrona Frau launches ‘Turner’, a re-edition of his ‘Modell 823’ swivelling bookcase (poltronafrau.com). Location
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HEM X MAX MA X LAM LAMB B British designer-maker designer-maker Ma Max x Lamb wa wass given an unusual brief for this year’s Salone del Mobile. Petrus Palmér,, founder of Sto Palmér Stockholm-bas ckholm-based ed brand H Hem, em, challenged him to ‘build something I can jump on’. The result is the ‘Max Table’, a three-metre-long piece that can be used in any environment, fr from om coworking offices to homes. Playful brief aside, the need for furniture – especially tables – to toughen up
THE ‘MAX TABLE’ IS A QUIET FEAT OF ENGINEERING, WITH ITS LEGS SLOTTING NEATLY INTO ITS DOUGLAS FIR TOP is ever more apparent, with multi-functional living spaces becoming the modern norm. A quiet feat of engineering, the design is constructed from a series of Douglas Fir beams, with the legs slotting neatly into
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PERSP ERSPECTIVE ECTIVES S FRESH P 27 FRESH EXHIBITIONS IN DETAIL
If you want to be where the buzz buzz is this Milan Design W Week, eek, make sure you take a turn around these independent events, both dedicated to promoting the finest up-and-coming talent
‘TENSE’ SHOWS FURNITURE THAT HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO SUIT THE NOMADIC LIVES OF THE YOUNG GENERATION
A L C O VA Alcova is is a platform for ar artt and design and and has projects
B A S E X V E N T U R A P R O J E C T S Base is a cultural project
spread over multiple venues in the city. Last year, one of its shows, Alcova Sassetti, Sassetti, took up residence in a former hardware store in the Isola district and proved so popular pop ular it is returning for 2019. The stone and marble objects created by Bloc Studios in collaboration with designers Federica Elmo, Odd Matter and Studiopepe Studio pepe are real highlights. Meanwhile, at Alcova’s Alcova’s other venue in a former panettone factory, Swiss studio Panter&Turron will show ‘Tense’ (above), a furniture collection made with the nomadic lives of the young generation in mind – all pieces are lightweigh lightweight, t, easily transportable and can be assembled without tools (alcova.xyz).
that has regenerated a huge former industrial space in the heart of Milan’s Tortona district (below). It hosts workshops, concerts, film screenings, exhibitions and events of all kinds – there’s even a bar, restaurant and the Casa Base hotel. This year, it will be partnering with Future Ventura, an annual programme of events, to present ‘Un-learn/Re-learn’, a brand new exhibition that asks designers to question and challenge accepted norms, imagining a future where culture and creativity are the driving forces of innovation. In typical Salone style, the space will be open well into the evenings, with music and drinks ( base.milano.it). base.milano.it).
‘UN-LEARN/ RE-LEARN’ ASKS DESIGNERS TO IMAGINE A FUTURE WHERE IT’S CULTURE AND CREATIVITY THAT DRIVE INNOVATION
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GALLERY SIX GALLERY With an exciting new venture to announce this year, this design destination is about more than just great furniture
Since it opened in 2017, Six Gallery has become one of the city’s coolest addresses. David Lopez Quincoces and Fanny Bauer Grung (bottom), the couple behind architectural office Quincoces-Dragò & Partners, curate the gallery, Sixième Bistrot (left) and floristry studio Irene at Six, all located within the 16th-century former monastery.. Its stripped-back interior makes a virtue of the building’s monastery original architecture, with restored arched windows, exposed brickwork painted in moody shades of grey and black, and an abundance of ferns, feathery grasses and palms. It is, however, the impeccably edited collection of vintage and contemporary furniture and objects that is this venue’s real draw, with pieces covering a mix of eras and styles – you’ll find Danish mid-century sofas beneath beneat h Italian glass lighting from the 1970s, as well as Quincoces-Dragò & Partners’ own line of designs, launched last year. For 2019, the duo will be unveiling a new venture: The Sister Hotel. During Milan Design Week, part of the gallery will be made into a preview room, with branding revealed (below) to give a taste of what’s surely to become the city’s chicest place to t o stay (six-gallery.com).
MID-C ENTURY SOFAS BENEATH FIND DANISH MID-CENTURY BENEATH ITALIAN GLASS LIGHTING FROM THE 1970S
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If you you are m makin akingg the trip to M Mililan, an, tak takee time to step outside of the exhibition spaces and experience everything the design capital has to offer. All you need is our guide to the cultural and foodie hotspots 3 OF THE BEST CAFÉS CAFEZAL
Located in the heart of the Brera district and in the thick of the Design Week action, Cafezal will make a welcome pit stop for refuelling and resting weary legs. The Brazilian-Italian micro-roastery and café is forging the way in contemporary coffee culture in Milan – you must try its cold brews. The venue is as pleasing to the eye as its beverages are to the tastebuds – all inky blue walls, terrazzo tabletops and suede seating, with geometric accents abounding (cafezal.it).
BAR LUCE AT PRADA FOUNDATION
For the Milanese, Bar Luce is a genuine institution. With an interior designed by legendary film director Wes Anderson, it’s as much of an attraction as the Prada Foundation itself. Anderson’s scheme takes its cue from cafés of the 1950s, featuring his trademark pastel palette and retro details (game of pinball, anyone?). The menu pleasingly echoes the aesthetic – think candy-coloured confections and sugar-rimmed cocktails. If you stop by for lunch, don’t miss the legendary panini – there are more than 50 varieties of the Milanese staple (fondazioneprada.org/barluce).
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C A FFÈ FE R N A N D A A T P I N A C O T E C A D I BR E R A Dedicated to Fernanda Wittgens, the first woman to run the Pinacoteca di Brera, this café was opened last year following the overhaul of the museum’s galleries, which
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and Caravaggio. Panoramic 17th-century painting St Bernard Converting Converting the Duke of Aquitaine takes pride of place behind the bar, with the interior’s rich teal walls, brass accents and marble floors emphasising the artwork’s beauty (pinacotecabrera.org).
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LA TRIENNALE DI MILANO Discover more about what makes Milan a centre for creativity at the city’s greatest museum, where its first permanent collection explores Italy’s Italy’s design legacy
Milan’s answer to London’s V&A, La Triennale was founded in 1933 as a centre for Italian design. A new programme is under way to help the museum bring its treasures, and the country’s design legacy, to a wider audience, and this April sees it unveil its first ever permanent collection. The man tasked with editing the 1,600 pieces owned by the museum is Joseph Grima (above), curator, designer and creative director of Design Academy Eindhoven. Here, he reveals some of the new collection’s secrets. How did you define Italian design? The concept of nationality has become more complicated over the past century, so we’ve preferred to consider Italian design more as a philosophy, an attitude and a way of living that’s imbued with the spirit of pragmatism, accessibility and the celebration of beauty. It was very What forthe pieces to be included? importwere to usthe to criteria emphasise long-overlooked significance of women in Italian design. We also wanted to make sure that some of the pieces included were classics, instantly recognisable to our audience, and that others would be a surprise – pieces of great significance whose designers had been somewhat neglected. We needed to be sure that all the great names of Italian design were represented, and that their best work was on display. display. Were there any big challenges in curating the collection? The story of Italian design doesn’t necessarily lend itself to being boiled down into a single exhibition, which inevitably means
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‘WE’VE CONSIDERED ITALIAN DESIGN AS A PHILOSOPHY, AN ATTITUDE AND A WAY WAY OF LIVING’ LIV ING’ making difficult Sometimes pieces wesome dearly love duechoices. to reasons of space. we had to exclude Did you discover any surprises, or find designs that you’d never seen before? Many. A lot of the choices we made for the collection are recipients of the ‘Compasso d’Oro’, the equivalent of the design Oscars. During the 1960s and 70s, this prize was frequently awarded to pieces that would otherwise have remained uncelebrated – the work of companies who developed some of the 20th century’s most iconic telephones, typewriters, televisions and other appliances. Researching them during the selection phase was a real lesson in design history (triennale.org).
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‘Blow’ chair by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi
‘Mezzadro’ stool by Pier and Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta
‘Algol’ TV by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper for Brionvega
‘Superleggera’ ‘La Conica’ coffee chair by Gio Ponti maker by Aldo for Cassina Rossi for Alessi
‘Lady’ chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
‘Carlton’ bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis
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CASA DEGLI ATELLANI AND LEONARDO’S VINEYARD This year is the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo Da Vinci and Milan is preparing to commemorate commemorate wi with th events planned for the whole of 2019. One of the best ways to feel the presence of the legendary painter, though, is to visit the Casa degli Atellani, an architectural work of beauty
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packed with original original frescoes, intricate m mosaics osaics and beautiful decor decorative ative details from the Renaissance era. Head out to its quiet garden, which houses Leonardo’ss Vineyar Leonardo’ Vineyard. d. Gifted to Da V Vinci inci in 1498 as a show of appreciation for the painting of ‘The ‘The Last Supper’, the 16 rrows ows of vines wer weree so important to the great man that he mentioned them on his death bed. It is pleasing, then, that they have now been restored to their original splendour thanks to donations by the Portaluppi Foundation (vignadileonardo (vignadileonardo.com). .com).
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3 OF THE BEST DESI D ESIG GN SH SHOP OPS S No trip to Milan is complete without a spending spree. Make a beeline for these temples to the most covetable of buys for the home and wardrobe
1 0 C O R S O C O M O The precursor of all concept stores, this Milan institution has been a touchstone for the avant-garde in fashion and interiors since 1991. The gallery on the first floor offers a packed programme of art and photography exhibitions curated by the Sozzani Foundation, while the bookshop sells publications on architecture, art and international design. Don’t forget to go up to the top floor, where a huge terrace overlooks the city’s rooftops (10corsocomo.com).
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L’ARABESQUE CULT STORE & CAFÉ Designed entirely by owner Chichi Meroni, a sixth-generation sixth-generation Milanese, this is a shop, restaurant, design gallery, bookshop and clothing boutique all under one roof. It’s a must-visit for magpies with an eye for vintage style thanks to its excellent stock of mid-century furniture, 1960s costume jewellery
and accessories. Just a few steps from the Duomo, it’s aand welcome from the hustle bustle retreat of the city centre. Drop in for a browse of its wonderfully curated shelves or a pick-me-up at the bar – its elegantly simple cocktails are made to be savoured (larabesque.net). (larabesque.net). 212 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK MAY 2019
A LY S I This made-in-Italy brand is a must-visit for fashion mavens and
design alike. Its new Milanese boutique was created by acclaimed Italianaficionados design agency Studiopepe, which has effortlessly interpreted the company’ss sophisticated, feminine and contemporary collections into an company’ interior that is just as desirable as the pieces on sale. Here, clothes are displayed with the reverential air of a museum gallery and the space’s peaceful palette of blush-toned neutrals, paired with its delicate terrazzo flooring, will leave you wanting to update more than just your wardrobe (alysi.it).
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