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EDITOR’S LETTER
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DESIGN SELECTION
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INSPIRATION 26
BETTER FUTURE
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LATEST NEWS
COLORS OF THE YEAR FROM DESIGN WORLD
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NATURAL FLOW
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MODERN YET NOSTALGIC
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HEAVEN ON EARTH
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New Year begins. A year full of hope and courage for all of us! For this reason, we offer you an unusual selection of Design Trends compared to what you expect from a winter palette, hoping that each color proposed will instill a sense of positivity. A bold hot pink, a pungent lime, a sky blue and a cool mint green are ideal to fill our homes with warmth and liveliness but above all our minds. Continuing on the theme of optimism, there is a combination of two colors that mark the whole of 2021: PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating. And yes, this year Pantone gives us two colors that are well independent from each other, but which are perfectly in harmony together. It is another confirmation that the different elements can come together to support each other a message for all people to be closer in this moment of great uncertainty to be able to overcome it in company and with a peaceful spirit. Wish you all a 2021 full of happiness, health and peace in your homes!
GANDGMAGAZINE.EU SHOWROOMS Charm and elegance in a Florentine villa Marioni presents its Notorious collection, characterized by a strong identity-based graphic research where design and material contaminations merge by melting together the Hollywood imaginary and the contemporary.
INTERIORS Pragma Architects designed a private apartment situated on a high floor of one of the most quietly elegant buildings in the Roman district of EUR.
HOTELS The client, luxury travel company &Beyond, worked with Fox Browne Creative, one of South Africa’s leading luxury lodge design and development teams, in partnership with architect Jack Alexander to create an overnight retreat for guests at &Beyond Ngala in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve in South Africa.
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DESIGN TRENDS A CHEERFUL PALETTE EXPRESSING POSITIVITY AND VIVACITY Although we're in winter, we have opted for a series of bright colours hoping that they will bring us a positive energy recharge for this new year. Golden bananas yellow Wallpaper by CREATIVE LAB AMSTERDAM
Nuka Dining chair by BRABBU
Caleido Coffee tables by MENTEMANO
Eden Collection Floor lamp by ROTALIANA
Bogart Sofa by JETCLASS
Lux Velvet Fabric by KOKET
Wild Lime
IT CAN LOOK YELLOW-TINGED AND IS SOMETIMES THOUGHT OF AS A MIX OF GREEN AND YELLOW BUT IT'S A BRIGHT, VIVID SHADE OF GREEN. SINCE ANCIENT TIMES THIS HUE IS CONSIDERED A SYMBOL OF REBIRTH, STRENGTH AND GOOD HEALTH
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Marieta Rug by MURANTI
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Bolvardi Bench by KOKET
Sky Blue
Nº4 II Cushion by HOME’ SOCIETY
Monk Folding screen by HOMMÈS STUDIO Ultra Suede Angel Blue Fabric by KOKET
THIS SHADE OF BLUE IS REMINISCENT OF THE CLOUDLESS SKY AT NOON REFLECTING OFF A METAL SURFACE. ITS GENTLE APPEARANCE PROMOTES FEELINGS OF TRANQUILITY AND PEACE 14 | G&G _ Magazine
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Wormhole Table lamp by IL BRONZETTO Pavement Lamp by PIETER ADAM
Oriental flamingo flight Wallpaper by CREATIVE LAB AMSTERDAM
Bubble Gum Collection by CIRCU
Rond Feston Plate by BOURG-JOLY MALICORNE Artigiana Ceramic by SARTORIA
Valencia Pouf by KOKET
Morning Glory THIS TONE OF ROSE BRINGS CHEERFULNESS AND WARMTH IN ANY AMBIANCE. IT GOES WELL WITH ANOTHER BRIGHT COLOURS LIKE WILD LIME BUT ALSO IT CAN ACT AS A DOMINANT COLOR FOR THE ENTIRE ROOM, FOR EX. IT'S PERFECT CHOICE FOR A KIDS' BEDROOM! 16 | G&G _ Magazine
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Lampadina Lamp by FLOS
Diamond Coffee table by ROYAL STRANGER
Amphibian Rug by YO2
Crosby Bar stool by MEZZO COLLECTION Tâmega Tiles by THEIA CREATIVE TILES
Gemma Jar by AYTM Neo Pig Cushion by ACH COLLECTION
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THIS SHADE EARNED ITS NAME FROM THE SPECIES OF MINT PLANTS WITH A LIGHT GREEN HUE. ONE OF THE FEW COLORS THAT EVOKES A FLAVOR WITH ITS NAME AND GIVES A FEELING OF FRESHNESS - JUST WHAT WE NEED NOW! 18 | G&G _ Magazine
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Childhome’s original Mommy Bag with Belgian Design has been a worldwide hit for years. The nursery bags are super handy and come in different sizes and colours for the entire family. Last year the bags received a make-over in Teddy style. The ultra-soft fabric represents tenderness. Available in Beige and Off White. “Fashion is a passion, also for babies.” - Nathalie Aerts, designer of the Mommy Bags.
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Pantone, the global color authority and provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions for the design community, announced not one, but two Colors of the Year: PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating.
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Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, two independent colors that come together to create an aspirational color pairing, conjoining deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the optimistic promise of a sunshine filled day. As people look for ways to fortify themselves with energy, clarity and hope to overcome the continuing uncertainty, spirited and emboldening shades satisfy our quest for vitality. Illuminating is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a warming yellow shade imbued with solar power. Ultimate Gray is emblematic of solid and dependable elements which are everlasting and provide a firm foundation. The colors of pebbles on the beach and natural elements whose weathered appearance highlights an ability to stand the test of time, Ultimate Gray quietly assures, encouraging feelings of composure, steadiness and resilience. 26 | G&G _ Magazine
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“The selection of two independent colors highlight how different elements come together to express a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting, conveying the idea that it’s not about one color or one person, it’s about more than one. The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude... Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, this is a color combination that gives us resilience and hope. We need to feel encouraged and uplifted: this is essential to the human spirit.”
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Fifty-fifty Located on the green edge of Strijp-R in Eindhoven, Studioninedots designed a family home as a pavilion where volumes alternate between open and closed, and where life happens just as much outdoors as indoors: a new typology for maximising visual and family interaction. Avoiding the obvious locations, all functions are randomly organized as connected volumes between two horizontal planes. This resulted in a pavilion-like house that unfolds across the garden, enhancing the relation between the building and the landscape, and in a unique patchwork of connections between open and enclosed, between inside and outside. www.studioninedots.nl
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“We make space to create experiences, and that’s impossible without putting people at the heart of everything you do.” Esther Stam, founder Studio Modijefsky
Looking to read? Studio Modijefsky launches its first book: Making Space. Over 512 pages the Amsterdambased studio takes the reader on a visual voyage that immerses you in every step of their design process. Every step from concept to construction is brought to life in stunning detail as the studio reveals how it creates multi-layered spatial experiences. The book celebrates the studio’s first decade designing spaces and the people that bring them to life: not just the designers but also the visitors, artists and makers. www.studiomodijefsky.nl
Inspired by nature Willowlamp lights up Lucide, the newly renovated restaurant by Atelier West Architects located in the historic heart of Lucerne, on the shores of the VierwaldstäFersee. The new interior scheme pays homage to the aquaIc world that lies beneath the surface of the lake, and this concept is evident in details employed throughout. An undeniable talking point of the restaurant is the veritable sea of willowlamps that washes gentle light throughout the venue. These appear to float, jellyfish-like, from the ceiling and softly illuminate the space, helping to create the relaxed sophisticated atmosphere.
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Universal objects The brand founded by Filippi 1971, VittEr Design® presents a preview of the POP collection signed Basaglia + Rota Nodari. It's a line made up of universal objects, such as tables, stools, benches, bookcases, consoles that represent a new perspective for furniture and for the material itself, freed from the functional theme to also reach the stylistic one. www.vitterdesign.com
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Manual labour Following all the inspiraIon that Nature can bring us, The Private Label created the Balega side table. Inspired by the African tribe’s drums, this piece evokes the rhythm that the tribal sounds give us. The disIncIve ebony veneer paFern matching with the black lacquered finish makes this side table the ideal choice for any eclecIc interior design project. www.the-privatelabel.com
Without obstacles Setsu & Shinobu ITO designed a brand-new rug for Illulian: Tsukuroi. This Japanese term is used with the double meaning of “mending” and “allegory”. The graphic design conveys the abstract narrative of an urban and botanical landscape where the greenery of plants seems to have the function of mending and connecting the inorganic world. Arboreal patterns are superimposed with metaphoric buildings: walls no longer represent obstacles to be avoided but surfaces to cross, encouraging the idea that physical barriers might be purely mental. www.illulian.com
Industrial design Mecanoo is proud to share its latest design for the city of Rotterdam: the iconic Maritime Center that will be located in the middle of the water on the Rijnhaven. The organic building contrasts with the rational, industrial design of the port. The triple helix of the international maritime world comes together in this center: the past, present and future. It will be a place for maritime entrepreneurs, science and culture. The center will be accessible to the public and will create a place to stay, on and in the water, with a view of the surrounding port. www.mecanoo.nl 38 | G&G _ Magazine
Strong contrast Ivo Tavares photographed the new project by Paulo Merlini Architects: the Casa Rio. The project results from the remodeling of an old farmhouse located in a yet very rural city that it was actually made up of three small houses built. This was the key premise for the creation of the project, maintaining the structure of the original volumes and assume their original shape uncovered, unifying them through a slab perforated by a central patio that fills with light the entire social area, located on the ground floor. A garden roof finish on this central slab offers a new intimate garden to all rooms and private areas of the house. www.ivotavares.net
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Modern signature The new Mezzo Collection’s Lester sideboard draws inspiration from the vintage classics yet interpreted with a modern vision. The four drawers feature a simple design, where the handles shine, while the main structure brings back the mid-century through its attractive lines. www.mezzocollection.com
Rare and precious object The new Pergamo mirror is named after Parchment, the name of animal skin prepared to be written on. Used by ancient people to record important data, parchment is today a historical treasure. Bessa recreated an old and deteriorated parchment in a sculptural piece of art and design to recover the history of such remarkable material. www.bessadesign.com
Rare and precious object Bartoli Design designed for Laurameroni the iconic Drapè circular sofa, component of the Drapè family, a collection of upholstered items characterized by the abundant drapery of the upholstery that makes it immediately recognizable. Circular Drapè is designed to enjoy moments of relaxation lying down, curled up, alone or in company. www.bartolidesign.it
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Lead by architect Zane Tetere-Sulce, Open AD designed Ziedlejas - a wellness resort in Krimulda parish, in rural Latvia, made for a slow and immersive break away from the crowds. Latvian tradition and heritage is at the heart of what it stands for. Photography by Alvis Rozenbergs
istorically, the modern-day territory of Ziedlejas was part of the nearby manor estate. In Soviet times the land belonged to a scientific research station which used it to experiment with plants. Already then, the complex had a sauna. In the 90s the land became forgotten and derelict until Maris Alberts, one of two owners, saw its potential. However, the sauna buildings are not just copies of historical ones. Open AD enhanced both the aesthetics and functionality, so, for example, Ziedlejas is accessible for persons with reduced mobility. At its core the resort is based on maintaining the Latvian "pirts” or sauna tradition and introducing new people to its healing powers. Indeed, Ziedlejas' staff are knowledgeable in all stages of the process such as understanding the properties of each herb used in the bathing ritual and tea. In this way, today, the resort offers two saunas recently completed and a third is underway. In particular, Number 1 or the ‘baltā pirts’ (white sauna) is a concrete structure built into the hillside to avoid interfering with the view from the guest cabins. It benefits from natural light and the proximity of the pond for jumping into. 44 | G&G _ Magazine
In terms of functionality, Open AD gave a lot of thought to detail. For example, the second sauna (smoke sauna) is built on the site of the ancient ice cellar. With a location in the woods, it has the feel of a friendly witch’s cabin. You’ll notice retractable benches on its outer wall where guests lie as part of the sauna ritual.
“Pirts (Latvian nature spa and sauna tradition) for us, northern countries, is very special. It is not only swishing of brooms, made from local plants. In Latvian tradition pirts is source of energy, purification and sacral power. It is sacred place on its own."
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“The nearness of nature cures and nourishes power. We are shaping a special place, where to inherit strength, inspire yourself and share it to nearest ones."
A timely addition in 2020 were the three guest cabins in corten steel and glass. Tea houses by day and bedrooms by night, they are designed to be multifunctional. The glass front affords unspoilt views of the landscape and stars at night. Thanks to the neighbouring herb patches, guests can literally pick and mix their own herbal tea blend. The cabins are smartly multifunctional. Inspired by the tiny living movement, Open AD designed custom furniture such as the foldaway double bed and pop-up tea table. Besides, extra sleeping space is available on the mezzanine level. The idea of the resort is reflected also in Open AD’s choice of natural materials such as linen, wood and metal. The unobtrusive colour scheme is rooted in the colours of Latvia and allows the location and luscious natural scenery to be the star of the show. Address: Ziedlejas Gaujmaļi, LV-2150 Sigulda, Latvia
MODERN NOSTALGIC Situated at the historical center of Saint-Petersburg, NOMESSPROCESS studio has transformed communal apartment into an apartment hotel Sands Rooms. Photography by Anton Ivanov Styling by Anna Koroleva
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he seven-rooms apartment near Nevsky Avenue in the Reibstein`s revenue house built in 1912 became the main inspiration for architects and their clients. The manifestation of the authentic urban spirit, that was hidden in desolation, would give the apartment a chance to continue its history. From an apartment, each room of which belonged to different families for a century, it was turned to 4 separate rooms with a common lobby with an entrance through the historic hall with a fireplace and 1 threerooms apartment with its own entrance through the traditional for St. Petersburg courtyard-well. The client’s technical requirements described the general issue for each room: the availability of personal units of bathrooms and mini-kitchens. A key added design element was created from these blocks which were interpreted differently to built into the scenario of every room. 52 | G&G _ Magazine
The rethinking of the space was hold with the preservation and careful restoration of the original historical interior details. Wooden windows and doors were cleared of several layers of paint to return them their natural color. Their geometry and existing fittings was restored and debugged while the missing elements were selected from analogues from the flea markets suitable for the time period. Each room has its own original stucco molding with a unique ornament which
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during the clearing revealed an abundance of details. Under the layers of wallpaper and plaster the designers found walled up brass vents connected to the common house ventilation, which they sandblasted to reveal the original texture. A minimalistic design stove has been preserved by previous owners and needed just replacement of some tiles. The oak parquet which has come down to this project in good condition required only scraping and applying a new layer of oil.
Old pieces of furniture and last century mode of life (canapĂŠ, sideboards, books) were leftovers of former owners in some rooms. Almost all these elements were integrated into the new design. NOMESSPROCESS did not have the purpose of turning the hotel into a museum of antiquity but the project was conceived as a kind of bridge between the man of XXI century and the rich architectural history of Saint-Petersburg. At the time of working on the project there were no minihotels in the city initiated by the complete restoration of all historical elements with the opportunity to comfortably plunge into the details of the past even during a short stay in the room. Address: Konnaya St. 8 - Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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HEAVEN on EART noa* network of architecture realised the reconstruction and interior design of the Hotel Seehof located on a high plateau near the village of Naz-Sciaves near Bressanone, Italy by the small natural lake “Flötscher Weiher”. Photography by Alex Filz
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The new interior design deals with the history of the place and incorporates it into the design. In 1958, Jakob Auer, grandfather of the landowner, founded the so-called soil improvement consortium on the Naz-Sciaves apple tree plateau, in order for the traditional cultivation of apple trees to be intensified. Special attention and incorporation of natural materials from the surrounding environment, was a focus point in the interior design. Wood, linen, stone, braided furniture and accessories in combination with bright, discreet colors correspond to the natural concept of the new Seehof. With this approach, set between apple orchards, grapevines and chestnut trees, the restaurant is made in light and soft tones. Its cuisine delights the guests the authentic and typical dishes which is reflected in the ingredients, wine cellar and culture. Here a perfect balance is struck between the hearty flavours of the region and the simplicity and lightness of Mediterranean cuisine. A delicious liason of taste and culture.
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The new spa area with pool and sauna area connects structurally with the surrounding landscape and impressively opens up with its irregular potholes and pergolas through large panorama windows towards the lake.
Directed views from the interior into the surrounding grounds, as well as inside open areas, socalled patios, concisely convey the feeling of being in a large park. Besides, the combination of the architecture with the surroundings is most impressive here: the oblique, green roofs of the spa can be used for sunbathing, while this green area seamlessly transitions into the surrounding forests and fruit orchards. The location of the heated outdoor pool affects the user as well as the extension of the bathing pond. The water level of the lake is on the same level, so that the infinity channel connects visually with the lake to an infinite water surface.
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In the fifty rooms divided into eight types, the widely used water pipes used at the time become an inspiration for the interior design. Copper pipes are consciously accentuated as a design element: the lamps, small tables, bathroom fittings and wardrobe hooks.
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Natural elements combined in harmony: wood creates intimate warmth while stone gives intensity to the environment, both linked by the abundant use of copper, especially in lighting. Address: Flรถtscher 2 39040 - Naz-Sciaves, Italy
a place for EskewDumezRipple presents one of its latest project: Maison de la Luz, a new luxury guesthouse in New Orleans, Louisiana designed in collaboration with the interior design firm Studio Shamshiri. Photography by Stephen Kent Johnson
ocated in the warehouse district near Lafayette Square, the 1906 building was originally designed by Allison Owen of Diboll and Owen Architects in the Italianate style, typical of turn-of-the-century buildings in New Orleans. Inspired by the building’s storied history, EskewDumezRipple's design team worked in tandem to transform the legacy six-story, 55,464-square-foot former City Hall annex into a sophisticated destination. The hotel offers 67 guest rooms, a private guest lounge and dining room, plus support spaces. A restored monumental entry portico covered by an ornamental iron and glass canopy defines the entry into the building. Upon entry, a new archway helps emphasize the foyer's verticality, while diffused lighting and custom mauve-lavender paint round out the soothing private sanctuary. The original historic grand stair was lovingly restored to its original patina, with a slight hint of gold dusting added to push it closer to the French style embodied in other design elements found throughout the hotel. 70 | G&G _ Magazine
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A new, bespoke concierge desk welcomes and orients guests. Along with a variety of original lighting fixtures and historic windows, colorful original marble floors, French wallpaper, and a carefully curated selection of furniture— including skirted armchairs, copper-topped tables, and elaborate Roman mosaic-tile baths—complete the aesthetic. Wherever possible, the design team worked to maintain a variety of original lighting fixtures. The Living Room serves as a lobby where guests can play board games, host a meeting, or have a pre-dinner cocktail—all under light fixtures inspired by corset boning. Here, custom-designed and crafted rugs and furniture, unconventional details and layers of warmth and irreverence complete the design of this stately lounge. Inspired by romance, rebellion, and Frenchinflected details and awash with curated curiosities, oil paintings, classic books and warm furnishings, the spirited sanctuary Bar Marilou is a scarlet jewel box nestled in the former library at City Hall Annex in New Orleans. This craft cocktail bar was developed in partnership with Parisian culinary group Quixotic Projects, and it is accessible through a guest-only entrance from Maison de la Luz.
Each guest room is set back from the shared hallway by an interior vestibule. Local artists and artisans contributed to the design with pieces unique to individual rooms within. The project included meticulously restoring key historic elements, modernization of building systems, and upgrades to the building’s stormwater management system (designed in collaboration with Spackman Mossop Michaels) to meet the City of New Orleans’s new resilience initiatives for stormwater. Address: 546 Carondelet Street, 70130 - New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 74 | G&G _ Magazine
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With a superb intervention from Mingotti e Giordano architetti studio, a former shoes factory becomes the perfect place to live, where pure beauty, a green garden and clever choices combine with the metropolitan lifestyle of Milan.
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t is a loft destined to become the Milanese refugee of the architect Andrea Mingotti from Mingotti e Giordano architetti, a studio founded by him and the architect Filippo Giordano that deals with high-level residences and retail and counts in Milan. This outstanding loft with a square plan is part of an industrial complex, a former
shoe factory built in 1911, where the architects brought to light the original characteristics of the main building to create the long pergola entrance courtyard. Inside, it measures approximately 200 square meters, plus the two private external courtyards. And one of them acts as an access and is closed by a 3-meter-high steel and glass gate, made on design with pivot opening.
As soon as we enter the house, in a corner, we find a cube of 5 meters side and 3 meters high made in walnut wood contains all the equipment of the loft, leaving the other surfaces intact. Inside there is the wardrobe and the master bathroom, made in dark green tones, with a large shower-bath illuminated from above. Above the cube, there is the master bedroom accessed via the anthracite-coloured steel linear staircase leaning against the wooden cube. The room is made in shades of light grey, illuminated by a large glass window on the roof that measures 6 meters in length by 2 meters in height.
“THE CUBE WAS COMPLETED AND ASSEMBLED AT THE CARPENTERS' WORKSHOP THAT WORKS FOR OUR STUDIO. IT WAS TESTED, DISMANTLED AND REASSEMBLED ON SITE”.
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“MY FAVOURITE PLACE IN THIS HOUSE IS WHEN IN SUMMER, I’M IN THE GARDEN, A REALOASIS OF SILENT RELAXATION SURROUNDED BY GREEN, BUT IN THE VERY CENTER OF MILAN.”
The centerpiece of the house is an open space that measures about 6.5 meters in height, with the classic shed roof and a handmade concrete floor restored to resemble the original. This zone includes living room, kitchen and dining area. Hidden by walnut panels, we find numerous storage compartments and all kitchen equipment. The latter is completed by an original bar counter from the 1940s and light blue stools. A modern marquinia black marble fireplace has been placed in the living room that together with other pieces such as longue chaise and coffee table give character to the environment. The bright green sofa and two armchairs they are noticed at the first moment, which perfectly connect the interior with the external ambiance. The design is completed by two blue-beige rugs with floral ornaments. Two large windows open from the living room, facing on the second outdoor green space characterized by the swimming pool created in correspondence with the opening of the living area. 82 | G&G _ Magazine
“MANY OF THE FURNISHINGS ARE PIECES OF ANTIQUES OR MODERNISM THAT THE STUDIO COLLECTS AND USES FOR ITS PROJECTS ALL OVER THE WORLD, OTHERS ARE CUSTOM, MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS PROJECT, OTHERS ARE MASSPRODUCED AND DESIGNED DIRECTLY BY US FOR SOME FURNITURE OR LIGHTING COMPANIES.”
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From the entrance courtyard, characterized by a hexagonal cement floor, you can also access the guest apartment which is spread over two levels, built in the old thermal power plant of the factory. Since the goal of the project was to preserve the industrial footprint, the load-
bearing structures were left with the layers of the original exposed paintings, treated with resin to preserve them. Like in the whole house, here, the furnishing elements reflect the elegant taste and attention to detail that the studio usually uses for its projects.
Lookout Point In collaboration with CLL. Concept Lighting Lab, Faulkner Architects projected a house in the town of Truckee located in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Photography by Joe Fletcher
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he building site had a significant influence on the design for this house. Layered with intense geologic history at the base of a three-million-year-old volcano, the site is a north-facing 20-degree slope with equal parts refuge and prospect at 6,300 feet above mean sea level. Consisting of volcanic sediment from ancient flows and strewn with boulders up to 15 feet in diameter, the site is in an open stand of second-growth Jeffrey Pine and White Fir trees. Standing upright at an angle to the slope, the tree trunks provide a constant reference to the perpendicular horizon in the distance. The harsh winters leave the ground sparse yet partially covered with a mat of pine needles and cones. Large waist-high clusters of manzanita group together and climb the slope in an organic, opportunistic pattern. To the east, a cleared ski access informed the way the plan is built into the slope: a narrow slot within the house’s massing mirrors the
continuous space of the ski run. This slot connects independently zoned territories with various levels of privacy within the house. This spatial slot begins at the street face as exterior space and is enclosed and partially concealed by a steel plate. The enclosed and darkened exterior entry provides relief from the visual noise of the neighborhood. Redorange glass suggests the color of cooling magma, referencing the site's geology and offering a warm approach. The glow extends to the interior, bathing the entry and central stair in light. Here, a sparkling chandelier by Catellani&Smith reminds of the brilliance once sees on the slopes, when the floating crystals in the cold air of a clear winter morning, are hit by the sun and dance in the sky. At the top of the stairs is a directional gathering space that both looks down to the valley to the north and up to the mountain to the south from under a sloped steel plate roof that parallels the slope of the land.
The 17-foot-high ceilings of the living room open to the South and Summit View; framed by a massive concrete Fireplace elevation to one side and a Media wall enclosed in a Walnut Case to the other. The lighting concept for the expansive, open and continuous space of the main living level, ensures the balance of daylight with electrical lighting, and the creation of welcoming destinations within. Achieved thru the integration of linear tracks, equipped with varied inserts for general and focused illumination beneath and complemented with low level lighting, emitted by plug-ins, ensure a warm and welcoming glow, close to the user. 90 | G&G _ Magazine
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The minimal materiality of volcanic basalt floors and walnut from old orchards in the nearby Sierra foothills continues the discipline of material. Consistent through the house, the quiet built environment is muted in color and tonality, which allows the landscape outside to be the focus. Sustainability is addressed in this project with a focus on energy retention through the choice of materials and systems. Mass-heavy concrete walls and radiantly heated stone floors, an R80 insulated roof, enhanced glazing, and high-efficiency mechanical and lighting equipment minimize energy loss and use. The exterior of concrete and steel is fire resistant and low maintenance.
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Sleeping rooms are provided via a disciplined plan concealed behind a continuous wood screen and buried into the north slope of the site. In the most private zone of the house, a master suite is perched above with panoramic views to the Martis Valley. Here, like in the whole house, insulated 20-inch-thick concrete walls made from local sand and aggregate build a ground form that extends to roofs to enclose space. Full-height openings with structurally glazed sliding doors open the space to the prevailing southwesterly breezes. The concrete walls extend beyond the warm interior environment to give the exterior territories at each end.
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Studio Marco Piva, together with the local architect EGO Architecture di Egest Goxhaj & Partners, has curated the interior design of a villa situated in the heart of the new residential development area known as “Rolling Hills Luxury Residences�, composed by 122 luxury villas plunged in the green hills south-east of Tirana.
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he villa, which is the owners’ primary residence, is organised according to the client’s specific living and display needs, indicated during the project phase. The main objective of the project has been to realise a house made for family intimacy since the client, a couple with three little children, doesn't often receive people at home. For this reason, the main floor, intended for the common areas of the villa, has been thought as a space where the separation in rooms is minimized, so as to favour life together. As a matter of fact, the living area is conceptually divided into two “areas”, one formal, one informal, not through walls, but only through the arrangement of furniture and the design of suspended ceilings. The challenge of furnishing an open space having very different functions has been overcome through chromatic matches or by using the same materials in the various environments, or by re-proposing some decorative elements or pieces of the same kind. Therefore, the lamps, symbolically ecclesiastic in style, also appear in the living room, where, however, they are more imposing with a double “crown” of lights. The family living room is, as suggested by its same name, a space for the family, for whom we have intentionally selected large seats where two people (or even three children) can sit together at the same time, such as the Amoenus by Maxalto. We have been exceptionally asked to put a TV in this area, which we have integrated and hidden in a furnishing system by Acerbis International, i.e. the Smartwall. In additional, the client has decided to embellish both living rooms with some of the best artworks of his collection, charging us with the delicate task of designing the relevant display elements and spaces. In the formal one, above the fireplace,
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there is a niche hosting a precious armour, which was given as a gift by the king of Italy to the king of Albania. Opposite the conversation area, there is a suspended display case with “metal effect” finishing, realised by Salvioni Arredamenti according to
a drawing by Marco Piva. It contains a collection of ceramics and four Cascella’s paintings depicting the Albanian landscape. The height of the suspended ceiling has been reduced to create a frame, thus giving the sense of a more welcoming warm ambiance.
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The dining room is in a very suggestive position in the bow-window, rich in windows and views on the external garden. Above the big, round wooden table covered with a layer of Calacatta gold marble, suitable for up to ten people, there is the equally big Italamp’s blown-glass suspended chandelier. The room is separated from the kitchen through the Rimadesio wall with sliding doors, which leave visual communication between the two environments, giving the perception of a wider space and creating poetic reflections and trompe l’oeil with two chandeliers. Essential, efficient and elegant: these are the characteristics that define the kitchen Phoenix by Varenna. Wood finishing was chosen for the columns, and lacquered finishing for the central cooking island, to make them match the dining area. The kitchen, moreover,
has been equipped with latest-generation home appliances, including a wine cellar at controlled temperature and humidity. From the landing, a small passageway leads to the family’s bedrooms. Studio Marco Piva has tried to give personality and character to this space by painting the walls with the warm caramel colour of the sunset, which can be seen from the small balcony situated on the same floor. A specific chromatic research has also been carried out in connection with the artworks to be placed in the space under consideration. The combination of colours has been taken into account in connection with the carpet, which chromatically matches the coverings and the patterns chosen. In addition, realised by Industrie Carnovali, two special symmetric bookshelves enhance the access to the bedrooms of the three children, who can customize them by bringing a small piece of their room outside. As regards the lighting, since the heights are substantially reduced, a more technical and linear lighting has been preferred than the upper floor.
The master bedroom has got the best view on the landscape of the whole villa, and for this reason the bed is oriented in such a way as to fully enjoy the view. Behind the bed, we have designed a second wardrobe through a wing coated with a special, metal-effect Elitis wallpaper. A tailor-made bookshelf, designed on the basis of the need to hide the chimney of the fireplace downstairs, completes a reading area furnished with two rose velvet low armchairs.
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The children bedrooms have been strongly customised directly in accordance with their preferences. In particular, the little boy’s room has been designed to adapt to his evolving needs. An amusing home-shaped structure, which previously housed a cot, now there is a single bed and, as the little boy grows up, it will host a three-quarter bed. The predominant colours are blue and white, but the wallpaper with its parrots and watches is indubitably the real centre of attention.
Open Spaces The interior designer Maya Sheinberger transformed an apartment into an elegantly designed retreat for a young couple in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photography by Itay Benit
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Waiting for their first baby girl, a young couple approached Maya Sheinberger in hopes of renovating a 110 m2 apartment located in a quiet neighborhood in Tel Aviv. They wished for a calm, elegant and unique atmosphere and decided to keep the existing layout as it was and focus on replacing all finish materials in addition to purchasing new furniture, lighting fixtures, artwork, and accessories. A custom-made cabinet welcomes the visitors and serves multiple esthetical and functional purposes. It revolves around and hides a constructive column to face the entrance to the apartment, in addition to creating a 106 | G&G _ Magazine
background to the dining table. It incorporates a lot of storage space as well as a washing machine. A light warm grey color was chosen, and vertical lines were carved in the wood to elongate the space, hide the cabinet doors, and create a clean look. In front of the door, a built-in black colored niche was planned with a golden lighting fixture, which acts as a piece of jewelry, adding a bit of sparkle to the design. The designer chose several items with circular lines, such as a round lighting fixtures, which create a nice flow to the space. The dining table is round as well, it is made out of a glass surface and black wooden legs. Around
it are leather chairs with a steel frame and above it is a terracotta-colored lighting fixture by Gubi. One long lighting strip connects the dining area with the living area, which incorporates a light gray sofa, two camelcolored lounge chairs, and a combination of two coffee tables - a black rectangular larger table and a smaller circular table in a terracotta finish. The main feature in the living room is the custom-made media wall, which includes a wooden frame around the television and an elongated low shelf that doubles as a bench. Light gray textiles, such as carpet and curtains, add softness and texture to the space.
The kitchen is designed in contrasting white and dark gray colors. Along with the wooden oak flooring and warm terracotta touches, these create the main color and material palette of the entire apartment. The tall cabinets were placed on the right side, incorporating integral appliances. Two parallel workspaces were designed next to it, featuring a white surface with a light gray marble texture that lights up the space. Two minimalistic open shelves on the back wall allow for the display and storage of objects that are used daily. Two geometric lighting fixtures hang above the kitchen island and in front of it are three light pink leather chairs, thus allowing for the family members to eat light meals on the counter.
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The private area of the apartment continues seamlessly with the design style, atmosphere, and color palette from the public area. The master bedroom includes furniture in dark gray and black colors, such as a handmade carved wooden lounge chair. Next to it is a reddish side table that adds a pop of color. White curtains, a wool monochromatic carpet, asymmetrical lamps, and abstract artwork complete the decor. The master bath is covered almost completely in black tiling and the wooden cabinet, made out of oak, enriches the room with texture and warmth. 110 | G&G _ Magazine
During the renovation, the couple was expecting their first baby girl. For her, the designer created a dreamy nursery with a custom made light pink wallpaper with a cloud print, white furniture, and light gray textiles. In the home office, the existing niche was covered in textured graphite gray wallpaper and shelves were added for convenient storage. A black desk and chair were chosen and a carpet featuring warm colors connects the space to the terracotta touches that were carefully placed around the apartment.
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ECLECTICISM AND COLOR TAKE PLACE ONE OF THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE ROOM STUDIO'S RENOVATION OF A HOUSE DISTRIBUTED OVER TWO FLOORS ON THE COSTA BRAVA. Photography by Mauricio Fuertes
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ocated in the Sa Tuna cove, in this 200 m2 house a comprehensive redistribution of the interior of the house has been carried out, which was completed with the total Decoration and Styling project. The main premise of the clients was the relocation of the interior spaces and the opening of spaces and quality of light. For this, it was decided to work with curved lines and organic shapes that provide greater amplitude to the narrower areas and avoid the harshness of their shapes. The range of materials was minimized by resorting to the same range of coatings and a single flooring throughout the house. In the water areas, other materials were used, accentuating their personality. 114 | G&G _ Magazine
For the Decoration project, all the rooms were worked individually so that each one had its own identity but, at the same time, the harmony of the set was sought where the seal of its owners is transferred. It was decided to provide the house with the Mediterranean air it contains, providing chromatic accents and different textures, obtaining a natural and relaxed sophistication. The ground floor opens with a nucleus that brings together the facilities, staircase and courtesy toilet. Everything is accompanied by an accurated selection of furniture such as Miniforms' sideboard, desk of Punt Mobles and Knoll's armchair and stool by rose shades. In addition, the bay wall in the office area provides the entry of natural light and exceptional views of the landscape.
Designed in a diaphanous way the ground floor is intended for the day area and for meetings with friends and family. It's an open and bright space consisting of kitchen, dining room and living room designed in a diaphanous way. The latest favors a corner with a view of the greenery of nature thanks to the large windows that cover the entire curved wall. Here, there are the soft and warm colours: from Gervasoni's pastel blue sofa to geometric carpet of CC-Tapis to armchairs by Miniforms. From the living room there is a view of dining room and kitchen where the design is characterized by a decisive touch thanks to the use of dark wood in combination with strong gray. The design is accompanied by a stylish lighting like a suspended lamp of Thonnet Vienna. 116 | G&G _ Magazine
Reachable by a majestic white staircase, on the lower floor the most private area of the house is located that has three rooms suites with incorporated bathrooms. The warm atmosphere continues in the main suite where the protagonists are the bed by Ethnicraft and Best Before’s suspended lamps against the background of the gray wallpaper of Philip Jeffries. Instead, the other two bedrooms are characterized by colder colors. Here, as in the whole house, the designers have put complements tailored by the studio. While the bathrooms have a simpler design but with stylish lighting and bath accessories. 118 | G&G _ Magazine
At the same height of the rooms, a leisure room has been created with a movie and music projector, a seating and recreation area and. an exclusive bar cabinet. This multipurpose room contains seatings of Perennials, coffee table by Gervasoni and pouf of Gan (the lighter version of the one in the corridor) and a series of lamps (side table lamp of Santa&Cole, Bover’s floor lamp,
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suspended lamp of Ay Illuminate and wall lamp of DCW). While the roof is the main green area of the house given the orography of the plot. Thanks to a pergola made with a salvaged boat sail and the versatile and lightweight furniture arrangement, the terrace is highly versatile and can be enjoyed during the day, in the shade of the sail, and at night under the stars.
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