INTERIOR DESIGN
The Interior Design Service completes our Interior Architecture through personalised design or can be applied to existing spaces with no alterations to the existing internal architecture.
Layout plans, perspectives, technical drawings and mood boards of different materials are part of a detailed study for each project.
Interior Design includes advice on materials and colours, furniture, lighting, accessories and soft furnishings to create the desired outcome for each client.
Assistance on purchasing works of art can also be included as well as the design of bespoke furniture pieces depending on the project’s needs.
With the idea of comfort in mind, we aim to attain luxury without ostentation, revealing the quality of the materials and furniture selected. A luxury that is experienced and felt more than seen.
“ Fashion in decorations fluctuate like hemlines, whereas notions of comfort and intimacy date back hundreds of years. This is not to say that style isn’t fun or even useful. But it is ultimately more important to find out what you really like, the unique combination of space, light, colour and materials which will continue to refresh your spirits long after the latest ‘look’ has had its day.”
Terence Conrad, The Essential House Book
NATURE, A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
Nature is a rare and precious resource.
The principles of design for each project are strongly related with the location, with the landscape, with the light and with the culture of the place.
Sometimes a wooden log or the tone and surface of a stone can inspire a project. It is important to leave the material to express itself and be meaningful.
The ageing of wood, the patina of bronze or stone are important aspects of the life of a building and this creates authenticity. These elements connect the home to its place and to its owner’s lives.
It is important to retain a connection to the world around us.
NATURAL WOOD & STONE
Authenticity.
The ideal of creating an outcome that resists the passing of time, while expressing it accordingly. Selecting stone and wooden elements requires knowledge of their natural properties.
Natural materials and textures play a vital (sometimes overlooked) role in creating a home, and incorporating these elements is one of the most effective ways to bring nature into our daily environments.
The type of wood or stone, the type of finish, the layout and placement of the material, all these aspects have an impact on the overall aesthetics of the space.
Natural materials are a foundation of a successful home.
TONES & TEXTILES
Colour is an essential part of harmony and wellbeing and is closely linked to the specific approach to each project.
Nature is part of every project, be it by the sea, in the mountains or countryside. The natural or urban environment responds to a palette that reflects the place.
The selection of a range of shades that will bring harmony emphasised by a few contrasts will structure the space and affirm its identity.
It can be a subtle range of shades, plain matt or reflective textures, depending on whether it is lacquer, leather or natural fibres such as wool, cashmere, silk, linen or cotton.
FURNITURE
The French 17th century invented the notion of comfort in absolute luxury, multiplying the kinds of seats and tables destined for all kinds of uses and temporalities.
Furniture is what injects life into the architectural space. Careful thought is required on the utility and functionality of all elements.
Harmony and ergonomics have the human factor as reference - use, feelings of wellbeing, comfort, softness.
But as much as function matters, style is key in the way we begin to truly build a home.
ARTWORK
Art should play a special role within the space.
Well chosen art gives a surprising and personal touch to the architectural experience.
Finding the right piece is never easy, even for a collector.
As a research-based studio, we are constantly inspired by books, people, museums and places but it is the deep emotional connection of the client with an artwork that we prioritise and support.
Art is a spiritual experience that should be part of home.