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The season’s classic colours take
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LIVING ROOMS
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EDIT Furniture, fabrics & accessories

to help you transform your
outdoor space in time for summer
MAY 2019
NOW
23 The alfresco edit Furniture, fabric
and accessories to help you make the
58 Inside story How Portuguese
pottery Bordallo Pinheiro brought
78 Technology The bespoke future
of furniture and the newest gadget
most of the summer. Plus, the design fantasy to the dining table to help improve your sleep
classics headed for your garden
61 Decorating New paints, tiles and 81 Curate your home What hangs
47 Social design We meet the creatives fabrics. Also, design studio Workstead on your walls is just as important as
bringing fun and colour to public spaces on Southern Modernism, our guide to their colour. We explore how art
outdoor flooring and a revolutionary curation is the next big thing in design
53 Design decoded The timeless interior inspired by fashion’s Mary Quant
influence of the ‘Infinity’ table by 86 Art house Inside the Manhattan
Stefano Bigi for Porada 73 Architecture Groundbreaking rural penthouse that demonstrates how
retreats and the practice to watch, plus artworks can elevate an interior
54 Design hero As Gubi launches Liddicoat & Goldhill on turning their first
a reissue of his work, we take a closer
home into a RIBA award winner
108 Sultry spring The traditional
look at Carlo de Carli colours of the season take a seductive
57 My cultural life Legendary textile 77 Kitchens & bathrooms On-trend turn, with fabrics and furniture in
updates for these hardworking rooms earthier shades of green, yellow and pink
designer Celia Birtwell’s inspirations
LIVING ROOMS
93 Vibrant and exciting new ways to
create a lounge with big personality
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HOMES
116 Seasonal shifts From the architecture
to the interior, this LA home is beautifully
defined by its leafy surroundings
128 Life lessons The Ghent apartment
that’s a masterclass on greener urban living
138 Old soul Soft colours inspired by
nature help to create an uplifting home
with character beyond its years
148 Modernist revival Sensitively updated,
this 1930s villa in Antwerp now has a
contemporary look that honours its heritage
160 Vivid dream How one creative couple
transformed their Milanese apartment into
a colourful and fun family home
170 Clean slate Surrounded by greenery,
this Copenhagen home is the perfect backdrop
for a careful edit of modern design classics
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181 Our lowdown on the events,
tastemakers and new launches
setting this year’s design agenda
at Salone del Mobile
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hottest colours, as shown in ‘Sultry spring’ on p108
– shot by Beth Evans and styled by Sania Pell
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SPRING BLOOMS
As I write this letter, the country is being buffeted by Storm Gareth. Granted, 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 (balcony, 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
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, I’ll be making the pilgrimage to Milan for the annual
Salone del Mobile furniture fair. Our extensive guide to its highlights (p181) will be
indispensable, whether 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 Mark Alexander

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
plain weaves, is made using specially
treated yarns able to withstand
summer showers. From £130 per
metre (markalexander.com).
NOW
BRAND TO KNOW
ETHIMO
Italian furniture experts bringing
MEET CUTE innovative elegance to gardens
‘The “Linear Steel” series was inspired by a meeting of lines, shapes and With a palette inspired by the warm
materials,’ says Copenhagen-based designer Thomas Bentzen of his new table Mediterranean landscape of Ethimo’s
and bench for Muuto. The collection is the Danish brand’s first set of outdoor Tuscan headquarters, the firm’s latest
furniture, with a look defined by its folded edges and indents, which allow water range includes a wealth of design
to drain easily from its surfaces. Available in an elevated natural palette of ‘Black’, collaborations and modern shapes.
‘Off-White’, ‘Dark Green’ and, tone of the moment, ‘Burnt Orange’ (above), it’s a ‘It’s about creating a completely
simple, summer-ready delight. Bench, from £349; table, from £659 (muuto.com). comfortable outdoor space, with
beautiful and well-finished elements
down to the finest detail,’ explains
CEO, Gian Paolo Migliaccio.
Christophe Pillet’s ‘Grand Life’ lounge
IDLE fancies
furniture, for example, invites instant
relaxation with generous cushions
that are soft yet weatherproof.
The ‘Knit’ collection by Patrick
Norguet gains a braided, high-
Evoking long days spent backed rocking chair, and Luca
reclining in the sun Nichetto presents two new
beside a pool, French lights, the portable, rechargeable
fabric brand Élitis’s new ‘Lucerna’ lantern and ‘Pharos’,
outdoor fabric range a reimagining of a classic
streetlight. ‘The result is quality,
‘Farniente’ translates
elegance and functionality for
as ‘laze’. Its Riviera the outdoors,’ concludes
styling, with details that Migliaccio (ethimo.com).
recall ripples on water
Top ‘Grand Life’
and bright, azure skies, chair, from £1,202
will bring a holiday feel From left ‘Knit’ chair,
to your garden. Use it to from £1,632. ‘Lucerna’
lantern, £412. ‘Pharos’
upholster a sunlounger lamp, £541
or simply cover a cushion
for a seasonal update.
From top: ‘Iseo’, ‘Sebino’
and ‘Aquarama’, all £160
per metre (elitis.fr).

NOW
CATCH OF
THE DAY
Mater is making heritage designs greener. Its
‘Ocean’ dining set, created by Nanna and Joergen
Ditzel in 1955, was originally made from 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
pattern (see above) is brilliantly
intricate. £4.80 per tile (capietra.com).
OCEAN FLOOR
Toulemonde Bochart is a family affair –
founded in 1946 in the north of France by
married couple Toulemond and Bochart
( her maiden name) – but it is known for
its designer collaborations, having
LANDSCAPE PAINTING worked with Christophe Pillet, Florence
The 15 new paint shades in Marston & Langinger’s ‘Alitex’ Bourel and many more. This season, it has
range, suitable for indoor and outdoor use, are inspired by introduced three outdoor rug collections.
the beauty of the South Downs. Also known for its stunning
They all have a Gallic elegance, but the
conservatories and greenhouses, this brand has a love of nature.
From neutrals to sage green and ‘Chalkhill Blue’ – named after
simplicity of the ‘Cordou’ design in
a butterfly – the palette evokes the spirit of the countryside. ‘Lagon’ (pictured) caught our eye, with
From left: ‘Plaster Pink’, ‘Parchment’, ‘Sussex Emerald’ and its combination of summery blues.
‘Chalkhill Blue’, all £25 for one litre (mandlpaints.com). £412 (toulemonderbochart.fr).

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OUTDOOR SOFAS
Don’t settle for anything less than total
comfort and originality in your garden
1 ‘Min’ by Frances Rifé for Point, £2,250, Go Modern (gomodern.co.uk) 2 ‘Suave’ by Marcel Wanders, from £2,080, Vondom (vondom.com)
3 ‘Timeless’ by José Antonio Gandía-Blasco and Borja Garcia for Gandia Blasco, £2,052, Chaplins (chaplins.co.uk) 4 ‘Pimlico Club’, £2,195, Indian Ocean
(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)

NOW
LIGHT
the way
When the sun goes down, 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 BRAND TO KNOW
ring, while Emiliana Design
Studio’s ‘June’ for Vibia (below,
from £894; vibia.com) glows like DEDON
an enchanted crystal ball. The Known for its woven furniture,
‘Sunlight Bell’ from Eva Solo this firm is breaking new ground
(far right, £90; evasolo.com) has
strong eco credentials. 100 per Winning a 2019 ELLE Decoration
cent solar powered, it fully British Design Award for its Barber
charges in just eight hours. & 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
CHISELLED The first pieces of outdoor furniture
to feature in Salvatori’s home range,
the way we live outdoors,’ explains
Sonja van der Hage, the brand’s chief
BEAUTY ‘Span’ by architect and designer creative officer. That involves moving
John Pawson revels in the luxury towards pieces that work both outside
of its materials. Generous slabs of and in. New additions include the
Bianco Carrara marble become seats ‘Aiir’ chair by GamFratesi, which is
and tabletops. Beautiful in their ultra-lightweight, as well as three
simplicity, they’re supported by portable lighting designs by Sebastian
gold-tinged Avana sandstone. Herkner, Harry Paul and Stephen
Coffee table, £4,640 (salvatori.it). Burks. The ‘Cirql’ collection by
German designer Werner Aisslinger
builds upon the brand’s expertise in
woven furniture, with an intricate
FORGET ME KNOT geometric pattern developed in
partnership with Dedon’s master
Synthetic rope is extra-strong and hardwearing, making it a fantastic weaver in the Philippines (dedon.de).
material for outdoor use. John Lewis & Partner’s ‘No.188’ garden
chairs, part of the brand’s in-house ‘Design Project’ range, feature flat
rope artistically woven onto a rounded frame. £249 each ( johnlewis.com).
Top ‘Aiir’ chairs, from £322

each From left ‘Brea’ lounge
chair, from £3,349. ‘Reav’
shade, from £1,691. ‘The
Others’ lantern, £2,637.
‘Loom’ lamp, from £558

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WISHLIST
GARDEN OF PLENTY 3
Bright metal furniture and pops of zesty colour
deliver a dose of vitamin D whatever the weather
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10
8
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1 ‘Lopez’ fabric in ‘Wasabi’, £65 per metre, Romo (romo.com) 2 ‘Gabriel’ pendant light, £1,056, Atelier Vime (ateliervime.com) 3 ‘English Yellow’
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, Caravane (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)

NOW
A NEW dawn
Matthew Hilton’s ‘Eos’ outdoor range for Case Furniture now includes a sofa and
lounge chair – the brand’s 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).
SIESTA SERVICE
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.
£639, Skandium (skandium.com).
INSTANT
SUNSHINE
Adding new cushions to your patio furniture is the easiest way 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).
NOW
FLAWLESS PACK YOUR OWN

FLOORS ECO PICNIC
The key to indoor/outdoor living It is the season for al fresco
is to create a seamless flow dining but, this year, make sure
between your interiors and your hamper doesn’t harm the
the garden. Domus’s porcelain environment. Vanquish single-use
‘Umbria’ flooring tiles make this plastics and make use of natural,
easy – choose 10mm thickness recycled and reusable materials.
for indoors and the 20mm Here’s what’s inside our basket…
version for outside. The textured
surface means it isn’t slippery
when wet, making it ideal in all
seasons. From £63.13 per square
metre (domusgroup.com). Palm leaf bowls, £5 for
six, Talking Tables
(talkingtables.co.uk)
Brushed stainless-
steel bottle, £35,
Coloral (coloral.cc)
‘Diamond’ recycled
FREE
plastic bottle blanket,
£45, Weaver Green
(weavergreen.com)
TO ROMO
‘Mokolo’, the first collection of outdoor fabrics
by Romo, is suitably summery in style. Including
a complementary mixture of plains and ARE YOU IN
geometrics, as well as a palm print design in zesty
citrus, turquoise and coral, its patterns work best
THE LOOP?
Evoking the feel of bent wood with its
when layered. From £65 per metre (romo.com). curved legs, the ‘Loop’ chair is in fact
made from high-tech EVA, a completely
waterproof yet tactile material.
Designed by Milanese architectural
duo Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
for Giorgetti, the piece has removable
cushion covers and waterproof padding.
From £2,857 (giorgettimeda.com).

NOW
BRAND TO KNOW
KETTAL
Revolutionary designs made to
COOK out
Outdoor kitchens are evolving in the same way as their indoor counterparts
make the most of summer days
Since Patricia Urquiola’s 2006 ‘Maia’
collection, which Kettal’s vice
president Alex Alorda credits with
– becoming more flexible, with pieces of furniture that can move and change ‘reinventing outdoor furniture’, the
as needed. Cane-Line’s ‘Drop’ kitchen cabinet can be positioned as a single unit, brand has walked a revolutionarily
or pushed together to create more countertop space. Mix and match ‘Lava’ grey creative path, aided by its roster of
stainless-steel storage modules with sections including integrated taps and sinks. star designers. Doshi Levien created
There’s also the option of adding a slatted teak backing panel onto which you can the newly-launched paint finish
hang pots and pans or attach extra shelves. From £2,900, Aram (aram.co.uk). ‘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
POSTCARD rounded forms. The brand has also
introduced architectural pavilions,
PATTERNS a freestanding outdoor kitchen and
‘Fila’, a stylish collection of lamps
From weaves inspired by by Michel Charlot. ‘We like seeking
the tiles that decorate out new materials and forms of
villas in sunny Lisbon to production,’ remarks Alorda, whose
father founded the company in 1964.
a multicoloured pattern ‘But our values are the same as most
that’s a joyful take on the family firms: hard work and common
classic deckchair stripe, sense.’ (kettal.com).
Jim Thompson Fabric’s
‘Ceramic-Outdoor’ designs Top ‘Lounge Pavilion’, from
rekindle memories of £6,152 From left ‘Outdoor
Kitchen’, from £17,118.
holidays. Practical and ‘Vimini’ sofa, from £3,891.
playful, every one of the ‘Fila’ lamps, from £536 each
six fabrics ( from 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.com).

NOW
ICONS of outdoors
‘The backdoor was once a frontier through
which great style couldn’t pass,’ says Ludovic
Aublanc, creative director at Chaplins. ‘In 2019,
that’s no longer the case. Iconic brands are
producing weather-hardy versions of indoor
favourites so homeowners no longer have to
choose between the comforts of the lounge and
the pleasures of the garden.’ This season sees
Roche Bobois’ 1971-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’s ‘Ottoman’ by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
now comes upholstered in weather-resistant
fabric, with Michel Ducaroy’s ‘Saparella’ 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 Mansbridge, CEO at Heal’s. ‘It makes
sense to furnish them with enduring designs.’
‘HOMEOWNERS NO LONGER HAVE TO CHOOSE

BETWEEN THE COMFORTS OF THE LOUNGE
AND THE PLEASURES OF THE GARDEN’
From top ‘Aplomb’ outdoor

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, £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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YOUR
SPRING
TO -DO LIST
The best of all things botanical, from
seeds to sow to a must-see exhibition
LEARN F L O W E R PRESSING
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 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).

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BUY AN INDOOR GARDEN

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).
VISIT C H I H U LY AT K E W
World-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly 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).
WORDS: NATASHA GOODFELLOW PICTURES: DALE CHIHULY. SAPPHIRE STAR. THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, BRONX, NY. © CHIHULY STUDIO, JONATHAN THOMPSON PHOTOGRAPHY, ALAMY
SEE ‘IVON HITCHENS:
T H E PA I N T E R I N T H E W O O D S ’
When a bomb fell on Hitchens’ London home during
WWII, it marked the beginning of a new 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 at the Garden Museum recreates
this haven through his vibrant, semi-abstract works.
8 May–15 July (gardenmuseum.org.uk).
READ THE GARDEN CHEF

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 (£29.95, Phaidon).
PLANT BORAGE
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, bee-
friendly 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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SOCIAL DESIGN
From Trafalgar Square to the South Bank, and
Our streets and squares
Bristol Bearpit to Brighton’s North Laine, public don’t have to be dull – a
spaces in their myriad forms connect the citizens
and spaces of our cities. ‘Climates and cultures new breed of designers and
differ all over the world,’ wrote Danish architect,
urbanist and the patron saint of communal space
architects is bringing fun
Jan Gehl, ‘but people are the same. They will gather to public spaces Words GEORGE KAFKA
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
Adam Nathaniel Furman’s ‘Look Down

to Look Up’ art project is bringing joy to
the streets of Croydon, south London

tool. It helps people to feel happy and to engage
with each other; to have conversations.’ Trained
as a furniture designer, Ilori’s 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
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
Superilles (superblocks) project, introduced by
the city government in 2016, aims to reduce the
NOW
‘THE CITY AROUND US IS THE

BIGGEST GALLERY, OF LIFE,
MATERIALS AND COMPOSITIONS’
domination of traffic – roads currently take up

60 per cent of the city’s public space – by restricting
vehicle access and prioritising pedestrians, bicycles
This page Helsinki’s Amos Rex gallery by JKMM architects
and some public transport. At the superblock in
has created a new public art space in the centre of the capital
the district of Sant Martí, for example, a green zone Opposite The streets of Barcelona’s hip Poblenou district have
of 8,273 square metres was created in 2017 and been transformed into bike and pedestrian-friendly public
populated with a new playground, street furniture spaces thanks to the city-wide Superblocks initiative
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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‘PEOPLE WILL
Elsewhere in the borough, Central Saint Martins
Spatial Practices graduates Fiona Hartley and Ellie
GATHER IN
Fox Johnson have designed green and pink furniture
and two entranceways for the newly christened PUBLIC IF YOU
College Square. According to Anisha Jogani of the
Croydon Council Placemaking Team, projects like GIVE THEM
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’.
A GOOD PLACE
Rotterdam-based designers The New Raw are
taking community feedback and participation in
TO DO IT’
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 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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DESIGN DECODED
‘INFINITY’ TABLE BY
STEFANO BIGI FOR PORADA
It may be marking its 10th anniversary, but this design’s 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 tying into Porada’s ethos of 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 between Bigi and Porada
– the partnership has resulted in the curvaceous ‘Ester’ chair and other-
worldly ‘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’ blue, or green ‘Pistachio’. THE TABLE’S BASE
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Bigi’s ‘Infinity’ table
(from £3,209) has cemented its status as a design icon. porada.it
IS INSPIRED BY
THE CURVES AND
LOOPS OF THE
MATHEMATICAL
INFINITY SYMBOL
WORDS: BRIT DAWSON

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DESIGN HERO
CARLO
DE CARLI
This little-known
mid-century Italian
designer is being thrust
into the spotlight,
thanks to Gubi’s reissue
of his archive pieces
When it comes to bringing neglected 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 successful architect who designed churches, opera houses and apartment
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). His buildings focused on
flowing spaces and a sense of 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 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
WORDS: AMY BRADFORD
from a central hub like the branches of a tree.

The ‘CDC.1’ lounge chair (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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M Y C U LT U R A L L I F E
CELIA BIRTWELL, CBE

An arbiter of taste tells us 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 this spring sees the launch
of her second range, drawing on work from
the 1970s and motifs from her sketchbooks
(celiabirtwell.com; blendworth.co.uk).
My favourite piece of music? It’s impossible 1

WORDS: KATE WORTHINGTON PICTURES: PENGUIN PUBLISHING, RICHARD SCHMIDT, V&A LONDON,
to name just one, as your enjoyment depends

so much on your present mood, where you are I’m reading a biography of
and what you’re doing in your life. But I find Edward Lear by Jenny Uglow
ALAMY, DOMINIC BLACKMORE, CAMERA PRESS/DAVID VINTINER, CAPITAL PICTURES
myself constantly returning to Chopin, Dvořák, [Mr Lear: A Life of Art and
Debussy and Puccini. I try to listen to an eclectic Nonsense]. My father introduced
mix and make an effort to keep up to date. me to his rhymes when I was
The book that’s influenced young. I have also just finished
me the most is one on Léon Peter Kay’s The Sound of Laughter
Bakst at the V&A’s National (6). It really is very funny indeed.
Art Library. Bakst worked 2 My favourite film? I’ve always
with Sergei Diaghilev at the loved Billy Wilder’s Some Like it
Ballets Russes, and his stylish Hot (2). Another film that’s stayed with me is
illustrations (3) and costumes David Lean’s 1946 version of Great Expectations.
have always inspired me. I still watch it about once a year. When the
Another influence is Gazette grandchildren were tiny, we used to show them
du Bon Ton. The magazine all of the classics – Singin’ in the Rain and The
ran at about the same time Gang’s All Here are now firm favourites.
Bakst was working – it must The motto I live by is David Hockney’s maxim.
have been a wonderful period He says that an artist has to always use the
3
for artists and designers. eye, the hand and the heart. You can’t make
do with two of them – you need the full set.
4 My favourite gallery has to be the V&A (1).
5 If I’m struggling with a new project, I wander
around there for inspiration, usually coming
away with new ideas to contemplate.
6 I have a favourite animal in there:
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 26 May]. It is
always delightful to see David’s new
work [4, More Felled Trees on
Woldgate], and Amsterdam is a
beautiful city that I love visiting.

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I N S I D E S T O RY
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
THE FACTORY STILL PRODUCES

LAVISH SCULPTURES INSPIRED BY ITS
FOUNDER’S FERTILE IMAGINATION
London News and created the earliest Portuguese comics. His sharp
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 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 sculptures inspired
by its founder’s fertile imagination, including his cartoon characters
and some surreal figurines and centrepieces. There are also plenty
WORDS: AMY BRADFORD. PICTURES: LIBERTY LONDON, ROMEU RODRIGUES BIO
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. eu.bordallopinheiro.com

DECOR ATING /
BLING
INTO
SPRING
Farrow & Ball’s wallpaper
has been given a glamorous
makeover this season. Of
its designs, 25 – including
( from left) ‘Amime’, ‘Tessella’,
‘Yukutori’, ‘Tourbillon’ and
‘Bamboo’ – have been given
a silver, burnished copper or
gold finish. Basically, they’ve
been pimped up. Made using
eco-friendly water-based
paint on responsibly sourced
paper, they’re a decadent but
ethical choice. From £101 per
roll ( farrow-ball.com).
S PA R K J O Y London-based textile designer Kangan Arora,

known for her confidently bold geometric-patterned textiles, has
collaborated on her first collection with Swedish powerhouse Ikea.
The cheerful colour palette, which draws on her Indian heritage,
SHAPE THE FUTURE
can be seen not only on soft furnishings – we’re especially uplifted Known for its graphic prints, Tom Pigeon has now
by the ‘Sigrunn’ fabric (below, £5 per metre) – but also graphic rugs, added tiles to its growing offering (it also sells
cushions, bedding and statement tableware (ikea.com). jewellery and homeware). Produced exclusively
for tile specialists Parkside, ‘Arrange’ is a
contemporary twist on Victorian tile designs
found in the V&A. Mix and match the five
patterns, each available in seven colours.
From £50 per square metre (parkside.co.uk).
WORDS: KIERA BUCKLEY-JONES

D E C O R AT I N G
FALL IN LINE PEEK AT

THE NEW
The decorating equivalent of a Breton
top, striped prints are a classic and PALETTE
surprisingly versatile choice for your Eco paint brand
interior. ‘Stripes’, the new wallpaper Earthborn, known for its
collection by Jupiter 10, celebrates the breathable clay paints,
eternal attraction of linear designs, with was the first in the UK
18 patterns, including ‘Chloe’ (pictured). to hold the EU Ecolabel
for both its paints and
£145 per roll ( jupiter10.com). 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’,
‘Tick-Tock’, ‘Bobble Hat’,
‘Hobgoblin’, ‘Delilah’, ‘Lady
Bug’, ‘Hippo-Hooray’
SUBDUED
STONE
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).
WORDS: KIERA BUCKLEY-JONES PICTURE: LUCKY IF SHARP
SHEER DELIGHT
Welcome in the spring light by replacing heavy
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, Mark Alexander (markalexander.com). ‘Brera
Gessato’ in ‘Zinc’, £69 per metre, Designers Guild (designersguild.com)

D E C O R AT I N G
D E C O R AT O R I N D E X
WORKSTEAD
The American design studio known for its refined,
context-driven projects and handcrafted details
Who are 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. ‘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 small-
scale 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 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 EXPERT ADVICE
cupboards and created custom handles, tailoring every aspect Ryan Mahoney and
to the client.’ Whether working on a hotel, such as Rivertown Robert Highsmith’s
Lodge in Hudson, where they commissioned pieces by local tips on kitchen design
artisans, or the kitchen in a home on New York’s 25th Street
Be inventive with the layout Thinking
(below), for which they used bespoke metal cupboard handles, back to our first kitchen in Brooklyn,
there’s always an emphasis on the handcrafted. we had to be really creative about
Recent designs The Vintage Wine Bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma, how we used the space. We built
which was influenced by Art Deco forms and features a walnut most of the kitchen cupboards
bar and the studio’s own ‘Signal’ pendant lights. There’s also under the stairs to maximise
storage. More recently, we worked
The Dewberry in Charleston (above right) – their third hotel
on an apartment on New York’s
project, its interior explores the idea of Southern Modernism. Upper West Side that was a pied
Current projects A 65-unit, 1930s residential development à terre for clients who live primarily
in Brooklyn that will feature pine flooring salvaged from a in the UK. Every space had to
mill in Massachusetts, prewar-inspired ceiling mouldings double up as something else, so we
and social kitchens with central islands and cast-porcelain created a countertop that extends
and transforms into a desk for a
cabinetry pulls. They are also working on a ground-up project,
laptop and a coffee table that
adding a new suite to a Shingle-style home on the coast. elevates to become the dining table.
They say ‘We want to maintain the collaboration between Think of a kitchen as a series
the studio and our products: sometimes we use our furniture of distinct elements Our design
and lighting, other times, products are born out of projects. for the Workstead House in
That interplay keeps things interesting.’ workstead.com 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
WORDS: EMMA LOVE PICTURES: JEFF HOLT, MATTHEW WILLIAMS
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 continuous band
around the edge that turned into
the wooden pull to open the
doors. There was a play between
the colour and the solid wood.

D E C O R AT I N G
D E S I G N D E TA I L
OUTDOOR FLOORING
Must-use materials, top brands to know and
answers to all the important questions
If I choose wooden decking, what are compare to the aesthetic of real timber, but of unwelcome plants.’ Slate chippings are
the best varieties? Tropical hardwoods, the positive is that they won’t change colour good for decorative areas, and pebbles and
such as ipe (also called Brazilian walnut), like natural materials do,’ continues Short. cobbles create height and depth. ‘The golden
have long been the go-to material for decking ‘For relatively maintenance-free decking, rule is to use gravel made from a local stone,
but, with many treated softwoods now porcelain is the new surface of choice.’ as its colour should harmonise with any
coming with a 50-year rot-free guarantee, Anything else to consider? Yes, the fixings. existing paving or walls,’ explains landscape
there are more options available. ‘The new Historically, every board was fixed in place gardener Andy Sturgeon, who is designing
generation of technical timbers is arguably by individual screws, but now there are the M&G Garden for this year’s RHS Chelsea
better to use and cheaper to buy,’ says Chris hidden fixing systems that result in cleaner Flower Show. If you’re using several packs
Short, marketing director at Alfresco Floors. lines and a more seamless look. ‘Initially, of gravel, mix them to blend the colours.
‘Kiln-treated softwoods, such as thermo-ash this technology relied on side-mounted Finally, is there anything I should know
or pressure-treated pine will now outlast clips, which you could still see in between before paving an outdoor space? ‘Once
many of the more traditional options.’ If you each board. Now, though, there are new you’ve decided where to put your paving,
opt for hardwood, always check that it’s types such as ‘Grad’, a rapid-fit clip system mark any permanent fixtures on a plan,’
sustainably sourced with FSC certification. that conceals all of its fixings,’ says Short. suggests Tony Kersey, landscaping and
Another choice is composite boards, usually What if I would rather have gravel? garden decor buyer at Homebase. ‘If you
made from a mix of wood and plastic, which It’s an affordable and easy material to lay. have to pave around manhole covers, this
WORDS: EMMA LOVE PICTURE: MARIANNE MAJERUS
are rot-proof and resistant to mould. Choose the 14mm or 20mm types (the latter can affect the level of your decking. Plus,
How should I maintain my decking? will ensure cats don’t use it as a toilet). remember, the surface must finish at least
‘Hardwoods and technical timbers need to ‘Lighter-coloured gravel will brighten shady 150mm below the damp proof course of the
be well looked after if you want them to keep areas of your garden,’ says Sue Jackson, house so rain doesn’t hit the untreated wall
their original colour,’ says Short. ‘Decking manager at Stone Warehouse. ‘Ideally, it above.’ Staggering your paving or laying a
should be sanded and oiled annually, while should be put onto a porous base, such as pattern of different-sized blocks means
occasional jet-washing will remove any mud or grass, so that water can drain away, you’ll have to cut slabs to achieve a straight
surface debris.’ Without this care, all wood but it can also be added to concrete or tarmac border. ‘Clay paving is popular and comes
will weather down to a silver-grey patina. surfaces. We recommend using a weed in many colours, while porcelain is ideal for
‘It’s hard to find composite boards that membrane, which will reduce the amount roof gardens,’ concludes Sturgeon.

D E C O R AT I N G
BEST FOR
TIMBER DECKING
ALFRESCO FLOORS
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)
BEST FOR BEST FOR

WOOD-EFFECT PORCELAIN S L AT E C H I P P I N G S
DOMUS DANDY’S
Among this tile supplier’s many Wales-based business Dandy’s stocks a
collections is its porcelain external tiles huge mix of garden supplies, including
– all 20mm thick and highly durable. crushed green and Welsh slate, as part of
These easy-clean, anti-slip tiles come in its extensive gravel range. For decorative
four colours, including limestone and oak. patio areas, opt for chunky 40mm pieces.
‘Norway Home’ tiles in ‘DXF Math 04’, £98 ‘Crushed Welsh Slate 40mm’, from £115 per
per square metre, Domus (domusgroup.com) one-tonne bag, Dandy’s (dandystopsoil.co.uk)
BEST FOR
G R AV E L
S T O N E WA R E H O U S E
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 for
an 875kg bag, Stone Warehouse
(stonewarehouse.co.uk)
BEST FOR BEST FOR

LARGE PORCELAIN TILES COMPOSITE DECKING
FLORIM WICKES
For all things ceramic, look no further Alongside hardwood options, Wickes also
than this distinguished Italian tile supplies bamboo composite boards
manufacturer. Florim’s large-format with a timber-grain effect. Hardwearing
porcelain tiles and slabs are perfect for and slip-resistant, they boast high UV
creating a clean and spacious look. stability and a choice of colours.
‘Motion’ porcelain tiles in ‘Pure 01’ by Casa Dolce ‘Eva-Last Composite Fascia’ decking, £14 for
Casa, price on request, Florim (florim.com) 12mmx150x2.2m, Wickes (wickes.co.uk)

D E C O R AT I N G
COLOUR IN CONTEXT
A ROOM FOR MARY QUANT

Created by Australian designer Marion Hall Best in tribute to the 1960s queen
of fashion, this interior’s pinks, reds and oranges speak of youth and rebellion
WORDS: KASSIA ST CLAIR PICTURE: CAROLINE SIMPSON LIBRARY & RESEARCH COLLECTION, SYDNEY LIVING MUSEUMS. PHOTO © ESTATE OF MARY WHITE, LUCKY IF SHARP
Mary Quant opened Bazaar, her first boutique, on London’s King’s Road in 1955, just in time for the PA I N T PA L E T T E
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. ‘Loft White’, £45 for 2.5 litres,
The display’s palette was dazzling. Glossy walls in yellow and red, a white tiled floor covered with Little Greene (littlegreene.com)
juicy-bright rugs and a ceiling the colour of strawberry milkshake. Punctuating the room, and 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.
‘Antique Gold Effect’, £7 for 125ml,
‘No attempt,’ Hall Best airily wrote at the time, ‘has been made to make [this] a room furnished as one
Craig & Rose (craigandrose.com)
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? Why should freedom of expression and movement, unquestioned aspects of toddlerhood,
evaporate as you grow up? Colour was a medium through which such radical ideas could be publicly ‘Rosie Posie’, £40 for 2.5 litres,
expressed. ‘Colour is life’, it said on the cover of her book, Colour by Quant, ‘use it, abuse it, but love it’. Earthborn (earthbornpaints.co.uk)
Although this room was only ever intended as a temporary one, its ideas endured, the fantasy 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 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 ‘Koi Carp’, £49 for 2.5 litres,
she chose echoed her design for the Quant room: a symphony of pinks, reds and oranges. Zoffany (stylelibrary.com)

ARCHITECTURE /
1 2
FAR FROM THE EVERYDAY

Countryside escapes don’t have to be quaint cabins. These rural retreats are modern architectural masterpieces
1 . T H E G L A S S PAV I L I O N 2 . T H E S E C U L A R R E T R E AT 3 . PA N T R E E T O P C A B I N S
OFIS ARCHITECTS PETER ZUMTHOR ESPEN SURNEVIK
Poised in the red Tabernas desert in Pritzker Prize-winning Swiss architect Nestled within the ancient Finnskogen
Granada, Spain, this angular Andalusian Peter Zumthor’s first permanent building forest in eastern Norway are two striking
retreat provides amazing 360-degree in the UK is the latest of seven houses holiday-let treehouses. Designed by
views of the landscape. Named the Glass within the Living Architecture holiday architect and professor of the Oslo
Pavilion or La Casa del Desierto, it is home portfolio. Located in Chivelstone, School of Architecture Espen Surnevik,
designed by Ljubljana-based studio OFIS Devon, it showcases a dramatic, ribbon- their inspiration came from the rugged
Architects and features a single room like layered-concrete design, with an landscape, mountain peaks and the fire
with a small Perspex-encased bathroom interior featuring Swiss Pearwood towers typically found in Scandinavian
at its core. Each triple-glazed wall is timber flooring, cherry and apple wood forests. Clad in black oxidized zinc and
thermally efficient – necessary for the joinery and furniture designed by steel, they have interiors handcrafted
WORDS: JAMES WILLIAMS PICTURES: BRIAN DOWLING SPARE, LEWIS KHAN, RASMUS NORLANDER
cold desert nights (lacasadeldesierto.es). Zumthor (living-architecture.co.uk). from local pine (panhytter.no).
P R A C T I C E T O WAT C H
FACTOTUM ARCHITECTURE
Set up in 2016 by friends Georgie Day, Tim Rowson and
Paloma Fernández Rúa-Figueroa, the name of FACtotum
Architecture was taken from the Latin ‘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).

ARCHITECTURE
ASK AN ARCHITECT
LIDDICOAT & GOLDHILL

Husband-and-wife duo David Liddicoat and Sophie 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.’
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,’ 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 1
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 ‘HOME IS A FEELING
a combination of different sensual experiences.’ OF BELONGING. ONE
Your favourite room to design? ‘I love it when
clients ask us to put a twist on a familiar room,’ says THAT’S CONJURED
Liddicoat. ‘We’re currently creating a special chef’s BY A COMBINATION
table-style kitchen for a restaurateur – for family
use and food testing – and a living room for an art OF DIFFERENT
collector who wants to use it privately and for events.’ SENSUAL EXPERIENCES’
And your favourite project to date? ‘Shadow
House (3) was our first project and first home,’ fun,’ says Liddicoat. ‘Our client gave us the
explains Goldhill. ‘There wasn’t a lot of work around 17th-century barn, as well as shipping
for younger architects at the time, but we really containers filled with reclaimed materials
wanted to build it, which we did instead of buying – panelled doors from Columbia, a bridge
a flat.’ ‘The Ancient Party Barn (1) was also so much 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 started construction of a huge new art
foundation in an old factory in Margate. WORDS: JAMES WILLIAMS PICTURES: HAL SHINNIE, KEITH COLLIE, JEFFERSON SMITH
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 recently completed your home, the RIBA
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 responsibility,
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
3
KITCHENS & BATHROOMS /
LOVE OF THE NEW
Bathroom product design is
breaking new ground, with
statement shapes and colours
stepping into the fore. Take
Milanese studio Bernhardt &
Vella’s ‘Nouveau’ collection for
Ex.t – it comprises washbasins,
cabinets and mirrors in Art-
Deco-inspired asymmetrical
forms, with basins in white
or blush ‘Rosa Cipria’. From
£543, West One Bathrooms
(westonebathrooms.com).
BACK TO THE ISLAND

The architectural ‘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.com).
S O A K S TA R
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 touch, it’s 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).
STEAM AGE
Integrated extractors
are the new kitchen
must-have. Try Bora’s
‘Pure’ induction hob
with its whisper-quiet
integrated extractor fan
INTO THE DARKNESS that automatically
As the glamour of black finishes adjusts itself as you
continues to rule in the bathroom, Matki cook. Add colour with
WORDS: AMY MOOREA WONG
has introduced a new ‘Matt Black’ finish. interchangeable inlet

Made from a marine-grade industrial rings in black, rose gold,
coating, it is incredibly hardwearing and jade, blue, orange or
can be applied to the brand’s ‘EauZone red. £2,028 (bora.com).
Plus’ bath/shower screens and wetroom
panels. From £1,500 (matki.co.uk).

TECHNOLOGY /
THE FUTURE OF FURNITURE

Tylko’s ‘Type 02’ modular shelving system can be digitally tailored to fit
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 tools. From £199 (tylko.com).
S PA R K L I N G D E S I G N
Swedish start-up Aarke’s aim is to
make kitchen appliances beautiful.
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Its debut product, the ‘Carbonator Sleep cycles are dictated
II’ sparkling water maker, is a by light, yet most lighting
compact, elegantly refined take isn’t designed to help us
on the SodaStream, available sleep. Casper’s ‘Glow Light’
in copper, black, steel or brass
(pictured). From £169 (aarke.com).
addresses this anomaly,
dimming like a sunset to ease
your body into sleep mode.
It’s intuitive 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
WORDS: TOM BAILEY
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).

NOW
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 is like going to work 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.
Molteni & C’s ‘The Collector’s House’ collection

in collaboration with Caroline Corbetta, presented
at Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice, features
Nina (2015), an artwork by Gabriele De Santis,
alongside an ‘Asterias’ table by Patricia Urquiola
and ‘MHC.3 Miss’ chair by Tobia Scarpa

NOW
Art can direct what 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 of her approach
to homes. ‘Art plays a central role in our 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 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 at Salone del Mobile in Milan last year.
Focusing on young Italian artists, the 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 early
‘A RT HAS A
VITAL PLACE IN
INTERIORS AND
NO SPACE FEELS
COMPLETE
PICTURES: PHILIP DURRANT, MAGNUS MÅRDING/CFHILL
WITHOUT IT’
From top A Jack Penny painting conceals a television in this room
by interior designer Sophie Ashby. Artwork by Alek O sets the
scene in Villa Carminati, reworked as part of 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

NOW
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
‘BUY WHAT YOU

LOVE BECAUSE
YOU’RE GOING
TO LIVE WITH
IT, BUT ALSO
BUY WISELY ’
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 and shipping, to installing
a piece in your home. ‘You should buy what you love
PICTURE: THE MODERN HOUSE (THEMODERNHOUSE.COM), MARIELL LIND HANSEN (PHOTOGRAPHY)

because you’re going to live with it, but it’s also important
to buy wisely,’ 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.’
From top This London home features The Cleric, an artwork

by Gary Hume from Counter Editions, which complements the
modern style of the decoration. Limited-edition artworks by
Nicole Eisenman and Pablo Bronstein from Studio Voltaire’s
collections look perfectly at home in a domestic setting,
bringing the inspirational feel of a gallery to everyday life

NOW
This sleek Manhattan It’s difficult to know what to admire first in this New York
penthouse – the magnificent views of Manhattan’s skyscrapers
penthouse is a prime or the dazzling contemporary art collection, which blends
example of how artwork effortlessly with iconic Italian brand Flexform’s understated
furniture. Then there’s the experience of lofty views from
can elevate an interior the heights of 432 Park Avenue, the tallest residential tower
in the Western hemisphere, designed by Uruguayan architect
Words AMY BRADFORD Rafael Viñoly. Here on the 48th floor, the four-metre-high
ceilings and vast picture windows come into their own; you
ART
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.
HOUSE
A former New York resident herself (she trained at the 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. 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,’ 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
Living room Tony Cragg’s cast-iron Seno, 2013 sculpture, displayed

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

NOW
‘I WORK TO
INTEGRATE
ARTWORK
SEAMLESSLY
INTO HOMES’
Hallway 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
(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

NOW
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
‘I WANTED TO
EVOKE A SENSE
OF TRANQUILLITY
IN A BUSY CITY’

Life is
for the
living room
Throw out the
conventions and
create a lounge
that’s a true
reflection of
your personality.
Vibrant colour,
bold pattern –
all bets are off
Words AMY MOOREA WONG
PICTURE: JAMES STOKES (PHOTOGRAPHY), MONIQUE VAN DER REIJDEN (STYLING), STYLE COMPASS (PRODUCTION)
EXPRESS YOURSELF
Why restrict yourself to one statement piece of furniture? Create a confident
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
coloured glass. It’s proof that being brave makes you stand out from the crowd.

ER A OF CHANGE
Weaving 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.
PICTURE: STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON/OTTO

LIVING ROOMS

LIVING ROOMS
TROPICAL STORM
Murals are a playful way to instantly add personality IF YOUR WALLPAPER
to a space. Interior designer Daria Zinovatnaya
(zinovatnaya.com) has chosen the striking abstract MAKES A BIG DESIGN
pattern of Wall & Decò’s ‘Floridita’ by María Gómez STATEMENT, KEEP
García for this contemporary living room, pairing THE REST OF YOUR
it with light, elegant pieces that bring an element of
calm to the oversized foliage and Miami-inspired
FURNISHINGS SLEEK,
colours. From the sleek, simple lines of Walter Knoll’s FOR A SCHEME THAT’S
‘Jaan Living’ sofa by EOOS to Space Copenhagen’s BOLD YET COMPOSED
delicate ‘Rén’ chair for Stellar Works and the slimline
frame of Pulpo’s ‘Oda’ light by Sebastian Herkner,
the aim is to allow the wallpaper to be the star.

LIVING ROOMS
RAISED
A MBITION
Where high ceilings are 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.
PICTURE: MAXIME BROUILLET

LIVING ROOMS
HAPPY GL A ZE PICTURE: ANDREA FERRARI (PHOTOGRAPHY), ZUCCONI ROSARIA (STYLING)
Tiles are no longer just for the bathroom or kitchen. TILES CAN CREATE
Whereas hard surfaces would once have been
considered a practical but cold choice, the recent A COSY LOOK – JUST
influx of tiles with richly coloured glazes, intricate BE SURE TO SELECT
patterns and unusual shapes makes them an attractive HANDMADE ONES WITH
alternative for stylish living rooms. Architect Hannes
Peer (hannespeer.com) used floor-to-ceiling enamelled
DESIGNS AND FINISHES
terracotta tiles in cobalt from Fornace Bernasconi THAT CREATE A SENSE
to bring an ocean-like shimmer to this space. Their OF WARMTH
handmade quality lends the scheme real character,
especially when accessorised with statement
furnishings in confident shades of red and green.

LIVING ROOMS
PASTEL POWER
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,
PICTURE: NACHO URIBE SALAZAR
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.

LIVING ROOMS
BUILD A LEGACY
You can give even a blank canvas of a home a CONCENTRATE ON
welcoming, heritage feel by concentrating on texture
and pieces with a personal story. In this apartment TEXTURE, PATINA
by Ukrainian design studio Rosko Family Design AND PIECES THAT
(rosko.com.ua), the tapestry – a reimagining of a EVOKE A SENSE OF
vintage work passed down within the owner’s family
for generations – has a pleasingly tactile quality that
HISTORY FOR A LIVING
is mirrored in Bonaldo’s plush and inviting ‘Peanut B’ ROOM THAT WILL
velvet sofa by Mauro Lapparini. Choosing fixtures IMPROVE WITH AGE
that will age elegantly also adds a timeless quality –
as the oak parquet flooring develops more of a patina
over time, this room’s appeal will only increase.

Sultry SPRINGThe traditional colours of rebirth, renewal and positivity have taken
a more seductive turn. Darker, earthier shades of green, yellow and
pink are set to be this season’s most coveted tones
Photography BETH EVANS Styling SANIA PELL
Above, from left Tablecloth made from ‘Glow’ fabric in Werner, £205, Ligne Roset (ligne-roset-westend.co.uk).
‘0443’ by Dijkmeijer & Ridolfo, £113 per metre, Kvadrat ‘Vase Round Large’ in ‘Citrus’, £127, Mud
(kvadrat.dk). Juice glass in ‘Mandur’ by Michael Ruh, (mudaustralia.com). ‘Anfractuous’ plate, £40; ‘Now
The New Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com). Vase and Then’ small vessel, £60, both Natascha
covered in ‘Daybreak 2’ fabric in ‘0402’ by Patricia Madeiski (nataschamadeiski.com). ‘Group’ cocktail
Urquiola, £83.42 per metre; vase covered in ‘Reiko’ fabric chair by Philippe Malouin, covered in ‘Ria’ fabric
in ‘0001’ by Kinnasand, £46.52 per metre; vase covered in by Raf Simons for Kvadrat, £2,130, SCP (scp.co.uk).
‘Daybreak 2 ’ fabric in ‘0241’, as before; vase covered in Fabrics on wall (from left) ‘Hero’ in ‘0481’ by Patricia
‘Rocket’ fabric in ‘0621’ by Doshi Levien, £59 per metre, Urquiola, £138 per metre; ‘Divina MD’ in ‘0913’ by
all Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). Carafe by Michael Ruh, £195, Finn Sködt, £139 per metre; ‘Hero’ in ‘0441’, as before;
The New Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com). Vase ‘Divina 3’ in ‘0846’ by Finn Sködt, £139 per metre;
covered in ‘Daybreak 2’ fabric in ‘0212’, as before ‘Divina MD’ in ‘0813’, as before, all Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk).
Fabrics on shapes on floor (from left) ‘Divina 3’
Opposite, from left ‘September’ rug by Hella Jongerius, in ‘0846’, as before; ‘Hero’ in ‘0441’, as before; ‘Divina MD’
£3,635, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). ‘Oda’ table by Christian in ‘0813’, as before, all Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk)

Opposite, from left ‘Rocket’ fabric in ‘0551’
by Doshi Levien (as a curtain), £58.74 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, both by Raf Simons for
Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). ‘Obon’ tables (two pictured)
by Simone Bonanni for Moooi, from £565, Utility
Design (utilitydesign.co.uk) Accessories on table
(from left) ‘Jesmonite Shallow Trinket 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 Ronan &

Erwan Bouroullec, £3,045, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk).
‘Mozaik’ seating by Mark Gabbertas, from
£386 each, Allermuir (allermuir.com), covered
in (from left) ‘Glow’ in ‘0453’ 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)

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 (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 Hella

Jongerius, £560, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk). ‘Amis De
Jean’ floor lamp by Gabriela Chicherio, £621;
‘Pumpkin’ sofa 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, Moroso (moroso.it).
‘Anfractuous’ platter by Natascha Madeiski, £80,
Natascha Madeiski (nataschamadeiski.com).
‘Chester’ bowl by Fest Amsterdam, £35, SCP
(scp.co.uk). White plinth, from £50, Natascha
Madeiski (nataschamadeiski.com). Vessel, £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
STYLING ASSISTANTS: REMY MISHON, INDIRA DURAKOVIC

HOMES
LOS ANGELES / GHENT/ STELLENBOSCH/ COPENHAGEN/ MILAN/ ANTWERP
PICTURE: BIRGITTA WOLFGANG BJØRNVAD/SISTERS AGENCY (PHOTOGRAPHY), PERNILLE VEST (STYLING)
Inspired by nature
As the sun appears from behind its blanket
of winter cloud, we all crave greater
connection to the outdoors. Let these stylish
homes encourage you to bring the outside in
‘The synergy between the
inside and outside was
more important than
anything else. It changes
with the seasons’
Architect Ron Radziner’s LA home was designed to
fit neatly around the trees in the garden, while the
earthy interior is also defined by its natural surrounds
Words DOMINIC BRADBURY Photography RICHARD POWERS
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
Believe 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 double-
height 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

Living room 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 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

Named the
‘great room’,
this open-plan
space spans
the entire
ground f loor,
with views
of the garden
on all sides
Dining area 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

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

‘I loved the
idea that the
dark interior
would become
a frame for
nature, drawing
the eye outside’
Bedroom Executed Variant 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

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)
Life lessons
Formally a schoolhouse, this bright apartment in Ghent is a
masterclass on how to introduce nature into a city-centre home
Words HANNAH BOOTH
Photography HELENIO BARBETTA/LIVING INSIDE
Styling CHIARA DAL CANTO
With its abundant greenery and chicken 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
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, Wim added an extra floor, which
is accessed via a pine staircase. Downstairs,
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 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 has a minimal look, and features
a bespoke bath – 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, 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 ‘Axel’ sofa from Montis sits alongside

a grey ‘Tufty-Time’ chair by Patricia Urquiola for B&B
Italia. The ‘Surfboard’ coffee table is the ‘Eames ETR’
by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra and the 1950s ‘F1’
chairs are by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax. A pair
of Isamu Noguchi’s ‘Akari’ pendants, also for Vitra,
hang from the ceiling. The yellow rug was made by
Valeria’s parents Stockist details on p215
Houseplants decorate
every corner of this
home, linking it to
its verdant gardens

‘We collect
things from
our travels,
friends, and
our 30 years
together as
a couple’
Office area The top of a ‘Bella’ table by Hay sits
on new trestle legs, serving as a desk. The wheeled
wooden cabinets below were made by Wim and
the blue ‘Conference’ chairs are by Eero Saarinen
for Knoll. For a similar white task lamp, try Heal’s

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 entrance hall
Bathroom The bathtub and
surround were designed
by Wim, with hanging plants
providing some privacy

Minimalism
rules in this
Japanese-
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
Old
Soul
A quirky mix of architectural
influences combine with soft
colours inspired by the natural
world to create an uplifting home
with character beyond its years
Words KERRYN FISCHER
Photography ELSA YOUNG/FRANK FEATURES
On a quiet
street in one
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 outdoors,’ 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
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1 ‘Peonia Grande Zinc’ rug, £2,195, Designers Guild

(designersguild.com) 2 Inlaid wood boiserie, from £1,500
per square metre, Fameed Khalique (fameedkhalique.com)
3 ‘Calacatta Oro’ marble, £1,330 per square metre, Lapicida
COMPILED BY: KIERA BUCKLEY-JONES PICTURE: LUCKY IF SHARP
(lapicida.com) 4 ‘Gefion’ vase, £95, Broste Copenhagen

(brostecopenhagen.com) 5 Natural zellige tile, £274 per
square metre, Clé (cletile.com) 6 ‘Treron’ paint, £46.50 for
2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball (farrow-ball.com) 7 Chopping
The moodboard board, £19.99, H&M (hm.com) 8 ‘Forenza’ velvet in ‘Ivy’,
£62.50 per metre, Romo (romo.com) 9 ‘Provence’ toile, £75
Muted blossom pinks and per metre, Cabbages & Roses (cabbagesandroses.com)
10 ‘Forenza’ velvet in ‘Sea Holly’, £62.50 per metre, Romo
greens evoke the natural (romo.com) 11 ‘Ready Woven Cane’, £42 per metre, J A
feel of Elsa’s restful home Milton (jamiltonupholstery.co.uk) 12 ‘Palmette Art’ fabric,
£248 per metre, Misia (misia-paris.com) 13 ‘Hippo Hooray’
paint, £40 for 2.5 litres, Earthborn (earthbornpaints.co.uk)
14 ‘Relik Reclaimed’ engineered wood flooring, £154.74
per square metre, Havwoods (havwoods.co.uk)

Kitchen Bespoke solid-oak cabinetry, painted in the soft sage of Plascon’s ‘Aged
Aloe’, is complemented by a countertop 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

Dining 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 by Jaco van Schalkwyk is placed above the ‘Leaf’ sideboard by
South African furniture designer Meyer von Wielligh Stockist details on p215

Bathroom A Crosswater shower is placed behind a screen made by Palmers
Exclusive Metals – which also crafted the conservatory. The bath is by 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

‘We wanted to create
a layered space that feels
lived in, but that was
also regal, comfortable
and interesting’
Living area An ‘Eames
Lounge Chair’ by Charles and
Ray Eames for Vitra is placed by
the staircase. The curtains are
made of fabric from Kvadrat
Exterior The house was
designed in the Modernist style,
with clean lines and a flat roof
MODERNIST
REVI VAL
A sensitive reworking of this 1930s villa outside Antwerp transformed the
neglected gem into a contemporary home that honours its heritage
Words TESSA PEARSON Photography JAN VERLINDE/LIVING INSIDE
Living 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 Eames for
Herman Miller, and the lamps
are the ‘AJ’ by Arne Jacobsen for
Louis Poulsen. An artwork by
photographer Caroline
McCarthy hangs on the wall
W
hen Polish architect Nachman Kaplansky drawings revealed an Art Deco interior inspired by grand ocean
moved to Antwerp from Tel Aviv in 1925, liners, complete with a curved staircase – the starting point for
the city was a creative hub for artists and the striking new Le Corbusier-style replacement – and a large
architects, including the likes of Russian- porthole window, which Dirk has reinstated near the entrance.
born artist and sculptor Ossip Zadkine and ‘We opened up the house and integrated the hallway into the
master Modernist Le Corbusier. Flat roofs, living room so that the staircase became a central feature,’ says
sharp angles and clean lines were becoming the architectural Dirk. The interior is deliberately sparse, allowing the sculptural
order of the day, a trend that can clearly be seen in this country elements to shine, while the material palette nods knowingly to
home on the outskirts of the city, built by Kaplansky in 1936. the tastes of the 1930s – American walnut, travertine, cherry
By the time current owner Olga Perez, an interior designer, wood and, of course, terrazzo, which has been used to great
purchased the property, it had already been remodelled twice – effect in the kitchen. ‘I’ve been in love with terrazzo since my
once in the 1950s and again in the 70s. She brought in friend and childhood in Tenerife,’ says Olga. ‘It was used a lot in homes and
architect Dirk Engelen, of Antwerp-based firm B-architecten, to public buildings there. In terms of combining colours, it’s a very
restore the villa to its former 1930s glory. ‘The first time it was flexible material. I think it adds intimacy and cosiness to a space.’
modified it was extended by a third, which worked quite well. ‘The house’s form is pre-war in style,’ says Dirk, ‘but the
The 1970s remodel was less successful,’ laments Dirk. ‘After interior hints at a totally different space, full of contemporary
that, the property really lost its character.’ inspiration.’ It is this melding of the modern, the Modernist and
After consulting Kaplansky’s original plans, the duo realised the minimal that allows carefully chosen vintage designs by
that little of the house’s intended structure was left, and set Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia and Michel Ducaroy to
about stripping it back to be more in line with his design. The look so at home in this newly-renovated villa. b-architecten.be

Dining area ‘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
Dining area 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
Kitchen The floors and island
in this dramatic space are
made from dark terrazzo, with
fluted lacquered wood
cupboards filling one whole
wall. The taps are by Vola
Dressing 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 rug by Zozan Rugs adds warmth to the
travertine floors Stockist details on p215

VIVID DREAM
A new arrival to the family was the catalyst
this creative couple needed to transform their
Milanese apartment into a vibrant haven
Words EMMA LOVE
Photography HELENIO BARBETTA/LIVING INSIDE
Styling CHIARA DAL CANTO
Living room The lacquered steel consoles either side of the vintage
velvet sofa (left) are by homeowner 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 Stockist details on p215
T WO YEARS
AGO, AFTER
FINDING OUT
THEY WERE
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 family
and had been standing empty,’ recalls Francesco. ‘Alessandra grew
up here, so it holds a lot of happy memories for her.’
Located in a 19th-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.
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 ‘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

Kitchen The ‘Split’ table in jade
marble is by Francesco Meda, as
is the ‘Woody’ chair for Molteni & C

THE MOODBOARD
Francesco and Alessandra’s vibrant
style has a distinctly Milanese flavour
1 1 ‘Beetlenut’ paint, £49.50 for 2.5 litres, Paint &
Paper Library (paintandpaperlibrary.com) 2 ‘Kilim
No.02’ rug, from £355 per square metre, Knots Rugs
(knotsrugs.co.uk) 3 ‘Wabi Sabi Dhurrie’ fabric in
‘Sauterne’, £34 per metre, Scion (stylelibrary.com)
2 4 ‘Vela’ fabric, £62 per metre, Jim Thompson Fabrics
(jimthompsonfabrics.com) 5 ‘Quartz’ velvet in ‘Eau
De Nil’, £117 per metre, Zoffany (stylelibrary.com)
6 ‘Memo’ fabric, £90 per metre, Zimmer and Rohde
(zimmer-rohde.com) 7 ‘Carmine’ paint, £45 for 2.5
litres, Little Greene (littlegreene.com) 8 ‘Rosso Luana’
marble, from £300 per metre square, Gerald Culliford
(geraldculliford.co.uk) 9 ‘Lion’ small plate by Avenida
3 Home, £10.95; 10 ‘Pansy’ saucer by Astier De Villatte,
5 £65, both Liberty (libertylondon.com) 11 ‘Alexander’
velvet in ‘Grenade’, £250 per metre, Dedar (dedar.com)
12 ‘Japanese Garden’ handpainted wallpaper, from
4 £1,325 per panel, De Gournay (degournay.com)
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COMPILED BY: KIERA BUCKLEY-JONES PICTURE: LUCKY IF SHARP
Stairwell Monochrome portraits by
French artist JR pop against the red paint
– a colour created using pigment bought
by the couple in Morocco. A miniature
‘Wiggle’ chair by Frank Gehry for Vitra,
available at The Conran Shop, sits on the
ledge Stockist details on p215
Main bedroom A canopy by C & C Milano is draped over the
vintage bedframe by Piero Castellini Baldissera. The task 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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SISTERS AGENCY
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Styling PERNILLE VEST

Photography BIRGITTA
WOLFGANG BJØRNVAD/
Words MAJA HAHNE REGILD
Filled with light and surrounded by greenery, this renovated Copenhagen home is the
perfect backdrop for a careful edit of modern classics and hand-picked vintage finds
Conservatory 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
The lof t y 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 Cherner, Hans J Wegner, Serge Mouille and Warren
Platner, all sitting 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 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 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

‘I love it
when items
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 John Copeland Above A ‘Francis’ mirror
by Petite Friture, available at Heal’s, hangs behind the
dining table Stockist details on p215

Living room Flexform’s
‘Lifestyle’ sofa sits next to
a vintage Moroccan rug,
accompanied by Hans J
Wegner’s ‘Flag Halyard’
chair for PP Møbler and
a ‘Pedrera’ coffee table
by Barba Corsini for Gubi.
A three-arm pendant light
by Serge Mouille frames the
space from above, while a
‘Tube’ wall light by Michael
Anastassiades hangs on the
wall, next to a portrait by
the late Danish artist Kurt
Trampedach Stockist
details on p215

‘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 unit from Bad & Stil, which also designed the bathtub.
All the taps are by Vola, and the freestanding matt-black
towel rail is from Menu Stockist details on p215

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I N S TA L L AT I O N S / EXHIBITIONS/ LAUNCHES Edited by K ATE WORTHINGTON
The capital of design, Milan is the home of furniture fair

Salone del Mobile (9–14 April) – an annual celebration of
creativity and innovation. You don’t even have to attend the city’s
Design Week to stay up-to-date on the products, people and places
that will be dominating the world of interiors over the next twelve
months, all you need is this essential hotlist of the highlights
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PICTURE: ZETTELER
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 about Note Design Studio and the inspiration behind its work…
MILAN
NAME TO KNOW
NOTE DESIGN STUDIO
The Stockholm-based multidisciplinary collective has applied its ‘WE ASPIRE

many talents to several brands at this year’s Milan Design Week,
from the show-stopping installation for flooring specialist Tarkett, TO REALISE
(on previous page, detail right) to the launch of the ‘Supre’ chair CREATIVE IDEAS
(bottom right) for Ondarreta. Design manager and studio founder
Cristiano Pigazzini (above, third from left) tells all… THAT HAVE
A PURPOSE
Are there any common themes to your work? As a studio, we
try to avoid being categorised or tied to a particular style. If I had AND MAKE
to name characteristics that run through our projects, I would A POSITIVE
suggest dreams, function and respect for the environment.
Ultimately, we aspire to realise creative ideas that have a purpose IMPACT ON
and make a positive impact on the world. 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.
Can you tell us your Milan must-visits? No one should leave
without having seen Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper 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).

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.
Its generous proportions and supportive
armrests make it a versatile addition to living
spaces (lemamobili.com).
Location Hall 7, stands B15–C20
3
At 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
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( florim.com/en/cedit).
Location Hall 24, stands B02–B04
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, New York-based
architecture studio Reddymade and the
International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins
University’s Brain Science Institute, each room
will be unique in design, build and furnishings.
Location Spazio Maiocchi, Via Achille Maiocchi 7

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Having previously collaborated with Nendo, Phillip K Smith III and

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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 materials (right). Open to the public from 9–14 April, the
thought-provoking structure will showcase the many positive impacts
that digital innovations can have on the future of design (cosstores.com).
Location Palazzo Isimbardi, Corso Monforte 35
Rodolfo Dordoni’s ‘Delaunay’ chair for

Minotti has been 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 colours, ‘Ash’, ‘Dove
Grey’, ‘Sage’ (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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PICTURES: SALVA LOPEZ, THOMAS PAGANI PHOTOGRAPHER
6 Sustainability is a theme you’ll see pop up again

and again at installations and product launches
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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T H E TA S T E M A K E R
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 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
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.
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).

MILAN
9 E X H I B I T I O N I N D E TA I L
NEW FROM
NORWAY
Bringing a uniquely Nordic flavour to Milan Design
Week, ‘Join by Norwegian Presence’ will focus 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, one half of the creative duo behind the studio.
Even the exhibition itself, which will be housed in Via Savona
35, has been constructed using only recyclable materials, such as
Valchromat – formed 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 selection.’ (norwegianpresence.no).
‘NORWEGIAN
DESIGNERS ARE
VERY FREE IN THEIR
APPROACH. THAT
PLAYFULNESS
SHINES THROUGH’

MILAN
10 TA L K I N G P O I N T
DINE WITH TOM DIXON
The British designer’s unique presentations are always a highlight of Milan Design
Week, and this year’s installation will be perhaps his best yet. Why? 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).
‘AT THE MANZONI,

YOU’LL BE ABLE
TO EXPERIENCE
NEW COLLECTIONS
IN AN ACTIVE
CONTEXT’

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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 So new it is yet to be named, this chair
‘Joy’ chandelier, a suspended LED
light made from three brass rings
by Jamie Hayón is the latest addition
and blown-glass spheres, and the to the Fritz Hansen range and one of
‘Nettuno’ table, featuring milled- the gems to be unveiled during Salone.
marble cladding, burnished brass A contemporary take on a mid-century
edging and a eucalyptus wood top shape, its leather cushions appear to float
(paolocastellispa.com). within the wooden frame ( fritzhansen.com).
Location Hall 9, stands C02–C04 Location Piazzo Simpliciano 7
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Italian luxury furniture brand Rugiano’s in-house
designers have looked to Art Deco designs from the 1920s
and 30s for its latest seating series, debuting in Milan.
The ‘Pierre’ sofa, with its sweeping curves and brass
detailing at the base, evokes the interiors of the glamorous
cruise liners and nightclubs of the age (rugiano.com).
Location Hall 3, stands D23–E20

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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 Corso Magenta 24
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The Emporio Armani Caffè & Ristorante has reopened after a Visitors to the Salone del Mobile
redesign inspired by the elegance of the 1930s. The surroundings will have the chance to see Giorgetti’s
serve as the perfect backdrop for Armani Casa’s new launches. new ‘All Around’ lounge chair by
Location Via Croce Rossa 2 Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for
the first time. Its cocooning, shell-
like shape makes it a welcoming place
to retreat to (giorgettimeda.com).
Location Hall 5, stands G07–H10
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PICTURE: H.R.ROHRER-FOTOGRAF
MILAN
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THE INSIDE TRACK
ON THE NEXT BIG THING,
FOLLOW ROSSANA
ORLANDI’S LEAD
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T H E TA S T E M A K E R
ROSSANA ORLANDI
With her finger always firmly on the style pulse,
Milan’s 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 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, it
includes curvaceous seating upholstered in pastel and jewel-toned
velvets (‘Circe’ sofa, top right; se-collections.com). 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
PICTURE: FRANCK JUERY
thought-provoking pieces will be on display courtesy of Australian

designer Brodie Neill, who is showing a new edition of his ‘Flotsam’
bench (above right), cast from ocean plastic fragments that have
been washed up on the shores, as well as a twist on the traditional
hourglass, using ocean plastics in place of sand (museoscienza.org).

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FIND PIECES BLOWN
FROM CZECH GLASS
OR CRAFTED FROM
BRITISH PORCELAIN,
ART-LIKE DESIGNS
AND THE LATEST TECH
LIGHTING MINI TREND

RETHINKING THE GLOBE
‘Series 28’ pendant

light by Bocci (bocci.ca)
E X H I B I T I O N I N D E TA I L
EUROLUCE
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 ‘Papilio’ chandelier by Armando Bruno and
to lighting of every type, style and provenance. Here you’ll find pieces blown from Talamante Torres for Masiero (masierogroup.com)
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.
Which brands should I look out for? 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
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. Of course, the Italian heavyweights of
lighting, Artemide and Flos, are always worth seeking out, as they’re usually light
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
Finally, Canadian brand Bocci will be launching several novelties, including ‘57V’, by Fabbian (fabbian.com)
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 Island’ range of tables by Giuseppe Bavuso.
The design’s structure is simple, with the aim of supporting and
displaying the range of tops, which include thinly-cut stone
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(below), glass and timber (rimadesio.com).
Location Hall 5, stands D11–E12
Birthday celebrations are in order at Italian

brand Visionnaire’s stand in Milan, with
the firm marking its 60th year. Founded in
1959 in Bologna by the Cavalli family, it has
consistently looked to the future while cementing
its reputation as a byword for craftsmanship.
Suitably celebratory, 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).
Location Hall 5, stands L15–M12 and at Piazza Cavour 3
As it is the centenary of the founding of the

Bauhaus, this year Knoll is launching a limited-
edition 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
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Italian company Bonaldo has been
crafting beds for more than 80 years, but
der Rohe, turns 90 this year ( knolleurope.com). far from resting on its laurels, the brand is
Location Hall 20, stands D11–E14 constantly forging ahead with new ideas.
This year’s big launches demonstrate the
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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).
Location Hall 5, stands F01–F05
MILAN
23 Nina Yashar, owner of Nilufar gallery, was looking for a space in which to store the 3,000 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 vibe, by architect Massimiliano Locatelli, its
vast floorplan is broken up by curated clusters of the finest contemporary design specimens. Over Milan
Design Week, visit to see ‘Far’, an exhibition focusing on the work of collectives (nilufar.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
feet lend the new design a light,
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floating quality (molteni.it).
Location Hall 20, stands AO1, BO4 and
CO2, as well as at Corso Europa 2
Apprentice to Gio Ponti,

Gianfranco Frattini was one
of Italy’s most prolific designers
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in the 1950s and 60s. This

year, Poltrona Frau launches
‘Turner’, a re-edition of his
‘Modell 823’ swivelling bookcase
(poltronafrau.com).
Location Hall 20, stands E01–F04

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HEM X MAX LAMB

British designer-maker Max Lamb was given an
unusual brief for this year’s Salone del Mobile. Petrus
Palmér, founder of Stockholm-based brand Hem,
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, from
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
the tabletop (see right). The addition marks the second
PICTURE: ERNEST WINCZYK
time the designer has collaborated with Hem, the first

being his 2015 ‘Last Stool’ (above), a new polished-
steel version of which is also being unveiled at Milan.
You can find both pieces on display at Corso Giuseppe
Garibaldi 117 (maxlamb.org; hem.com).

MILAN
27 E X H I B I T I O N S I N D E TA I L
FRESH PERSPECTIVES
If you want to be where the buzz is this Milan Design Week,
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 a platform for art and design 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, that has regenerated a huge former industrial space in the heart
Alcova Sassetti, took up residence in a former hardware store in of Milan’s Tortona district (below). It hosts workshops, concerts,
the Isola district and proved so popular it is returning for 2019. The film screenings, exhibitions and events of all kinds – there’s even
stone and marble objects created by Bloc Studios in collaboration a bar, restaurant and the Casa Base hotel. This year, it will be
with designers Federica Elmo, Odd Matter and Studiopepe are real partnering with Future Ventura, an annual programme of events,
highlights. Meanwhile, at Alcova’s other venue in a former panettone to present ‘Un-learn/Re-learn’, a brand new exhibition that asks
factory, Swiss studio Panter&Turron will show ‘Tense’ (above), designers to question and challenge accepted norms, imagining
a furniture collection made with the nomadic lives of the young a future where culture and creativity are the driving forces of
generation in mind – all pieces are lightweight, easily transportable innovation. In typical Salone style, the space will be open well into
and can be assembled without tools (alcova.xyz). the evenings, with music and drinks (base.milano.it).
‘UN-LEARN/
RE-LEARN’ ASKS
DESIGNERS TO
IMAGINE A
FUTURE WHERE
IT’S CULTURE
AND CREATIVITY
THAT DRIVE
INNOVATION

MILAN
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TA L K I N G P O I N T
SIX GALLERY
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
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
With an exciting new venture and objects that is this venue’s real draw, with pieces covering a
to announce this year, this mix of eras and styles – you’ll find Danish mid-century sofas beneath
design destination is about Italian glass lighting from the 1970s, as well as Quincoces-Dragò
more than just great furniture & 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 stay (six-gallery.com).
FIND DANISH MID-CENTURY SOFAS BENEATH

ITALIAN GLASS LIGHTING FROM THE 1970S

MILAN
If you are making the trip to Milan, take time to

step outside of the exhibition spaces and experience
everything the design capital has to offer. All you
EXPLORE need is our guide to the cultural and foodie hotspots
THE CITY
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).
B A R L U C E AT P R A D A F O U N D AT I O N
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).
C A F F È F E R N A N D A AT
PICTURES: SOMMARIVA VALENTINA, ERICA FADINI, GIUSEPPE DINNELLA
PINACOTECA DI BRERA
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
display works by Old Masters such as Hayez
and Caravaggio. Panoramic 17th-century
painting St Bernard 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).

MILAN
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 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 ‘WE’VE CONSIDERED ITALIAN
has become more complicated over the past century, so we’ve
preferred to consider Italian design more as a philosophy, an DESIGN AS A PHILOSOPHY, AN
attitude and a way of living that’s imbued with the spirit of ATTITUDE AND A WAY OF LIVING’
pragmatism, accessibility and the celebration of beauty.
What were the criteria for pieces to be included? It was very making some difficult choices. Sometimes we had to exclude
import to us to emphasise the long-overlooked significance of pieces we dearly love due to reasons of space.
women in Italian design. We also wanted to make sure that some Did you discover any surprises, or find designs that you’d
of the pieces included were classics, instantly recognisable to our never seen before? Many. A lot of the choices we made for the
audience, and that others would be a surprise – pieces of great collection are recipients of the ‘Compasso d’Oro’, the equivalent
significance whose designers had been somewhat neglected. We of the design Oscars. During the 1960s and 70s, this prize was
needed to be sure that all the great names of Italian design were frequently awarded to pieces that would otherwise have remained
represented, and that their best work was on display. uncelebrated – the work of companies who developed some of the
Were there any big challenges in curating the collection? 20th century’s most iconic telephones, typewriters, televisions
The story of Italian design doesn’t necessarily lend itself to being and other appliances. Researching them during the selection
boiled down into a single exhibition, which inevitably means phase was a real lesson in design history (triennale.org).
I TA L I A N D E S I G N C O L L E C T I O N H I G H L I G H T S
‘Blow’ chair by Jonathan ‘Mezzadro’ stool by ‘Algol’ TV by Marco ‘Superleggera’ ‘La Conica’ coffee ‘Lady’ chair by ‘Carlton’ bookcase
De Pas, Donato D’Urbino Pier and Giacomo Zanuso and Richard chair by Gio Ponti maker by Aldo Marco Zanuso by Ettore Sottsass
and Paolo Lomazzi Castiglioni for Zanotta Sapper for Brionvega for Cassina Rossi for Alessi for Arflex for Memphis

MILAN
CASA DEGLI ATELLANI AND

LEONARDO’S VINEYARD
This year is the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo Da Vinci and YOU CAN FEEL
Milan is preparing to commemorate with events planned for the whole of THE PRESENCE OF
2019. One of the best ways to feel the presence of the legendary painter, MILAN’S GREAT
though, is to visit the Casa degli Atellani, an architectural work of beauty MAN OF THE
packed with original frescoes, intricate mosaics and beautiful decorative
RENAISSANCE
PICTURES: SOMMARIVA VALENTINA
details from the Renaissance era. Head out to its quiet garden, which houses
Leonardo’s Vineyard. Gifted to Da Vinci in 1498 as a show of appreciation AMID THE ROWS
for the painting of ‘The Last Supper’, the 16 rows of vines were so important OF VINES THAT HE
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 ONCE CARED FOR
to donations by the Portaluppi Foundation (vignadileonardo.com).

MILAN
3 OF THE BEST
DESIGN SHOPS
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).
WITH AN INTERIOR BY ITALIAN

DESIGN AGENCY STUDIOPEPE, ALYSI
WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO UPDATE
MORE THAN JUST YOUR WARDROBE
L’ A R A B E S Q U E C U LT
STORE & CAFÉ
Designed entirely by owner Chichi
Meroni, a 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 A LY S I This made-in-Italy brand is a must-visit for fashion mavens and
PICTURES: SOMMARIVA VALENTINA
the Duomo, it’s a welcome retreat design aficionados alike. Its new Milanese boutique was created by acclaimed
from the hustle and bustle of the city Italian design agency Studiopepe, which has effortlessly interpreted the
centre. Drop in for a browse of its company’s sophisticated, feminine and contemporary collections into an
wonderfully curated shelves or a interior that is just as desirable as the pieces on sale. Here, clothes are displayed
pick-me-up at the bar – its elegantly with the reverential air of a museum gallery and the space’s peaceful palette
simple cocktails are made to be of blush-toned neutrals, paired with its delicate terrazzo flooring, will leave
savoured (larabesque.net). you wanting to update more than just your wardrobe (alysi.it).

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