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DESIGN SELECTION
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STYLISH PRODUCTS WITH JUST A CLICK
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INSPIRATION 31
LATEST NEWS
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TRAVEL 40
SUMMER ESCAPE
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12 STUNNING NEW ADDRESSES
THE BEST BEACH HOTELS WITH VIEW PLACES JUST OPENED
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his time, before revealing the top themes of this edition, I would like to make a special thanks to each of you! I am immensely grateful for your continued support: for following us, sharing our contents, and supporting small businesses like companies you see featured within the magazine. Returning to the topics to be highlighted in this edition, at the beginning we have a new color palette that will hopefully bring you joy and inspiration as we continue living the unstable days. The selection highlights a range of shades that evoke nature and can work all year introducing comfort and relaxation inside our interiors. In addition to the Latest News, this issue also features the New places guide with its Addresses to annotate and, then visit. But, given the summer season, we couldn't help but help you choose (or at least inspire you) the hotel where to spend your holidays. A list of the Best Beach Hotels with the most beautiful Views in the world will blow your mind! There is nothing more beautiful than enjoying a beautiful view while savoring the sea breeze, at any part of the day. The residential projects of this edition are characterized by an elegant and sophisticated design, but if you like art (and maybe you know a little about it), you will notice the presence of various types of art works in the different houses. In each of them you can live an artistic experience: from a painter's house to the apartment inspired by the minimalist approach of Bauhaus to the Liberty style villa. Wish you a fantastic continuation of this Summer and happy reading!
I’m always interested in your opinion, send me any feedback or suggestions at zhanna@gandgmagazine.eu
GANDGMAGAZINE.EU INTERIORS Memphis Milano Apartment The design studio based in Madrid, Puntofilipino created the interiors of an apartment with funny and outrageous sensitivity for a couple working in the art sector.
HOTELS Gracinha Viterbo redesigns Hotel Albatroz in the Portuguese riviera
RESTAURANTS & BARS Sundukovy Sisters created the design for a new site of Lucky Group restaurant group with a cosmopolitan view of Japanese and South East Asian cuisine - Koji, located in the heart of Moscow, on the corner of Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street and Kalashny Lane.
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DESIGN TRENDS A RANGE OF SHADES INSPIRED BY THE BEAUTY OF NATURE For this Summer, collaborating with the Pantone Color Institute, we're introducing a palette that helps support our flexibility and reinvention. Inspired by New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2021, the shades presented illustrate nature and can work all year round in our interiors; they combine a level of comfort and relaxation with sparks of energy that serve to encourage and lift our moods.
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FRESH AND ICY, MINT IS A LIGHT, VIBRANT SHADE OF GREEN. IT CAN BE A DAZZLING AND CHEERFUL COLOR WITH THE RIGHT APPLICATIONS LIKE SOME INTERTWINING OF UNUSUAL GEOMETRIC SHAPES. THIS COLOR TRIGGERS CREATIVITY AND GIVES A SENSE OF LIGHTNESS TO THE ROOMS.
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IT'S THE COLOR THAT EVOKES SWIRLS OF SAND AND IS A MUST HAVE IN THE SUMMER PALETTE. PAIR EASILY WITH NUDES LIKE BUTTERCREAM FOR A SOPHISTICATED AMBIANCE WHILE FOR THE MORE DARING, RASPBERRY SORBET IS IDEAL! AND, TO CREATE A LUXURIOUS FEELING, USE IT ALONE WITH AN ANCIENT ARABIC TEXTURE. 14 | G&G _ Magazine
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THIS VIVIFYING SHADE OF PINK-RED TANTALIZES EVERY TASTE. COMBINED IN AN IMAGINATIVE WAY WITH THE OTHER COLORS, HE GIVES A WITTY TOUCH TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
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Fragolino DISCOVER OUR NEW COLLECTION La Hormiga, a creative bijoux brand by the self-taught designer Laura Kretschel, offers unique pieces and ever-changing collections. Working alongside the inseparable sister Silvia Kretschel, Laura has combined her precious creativity with a unique care and a continuous search for detail. By combining unusual materials and colors, the creations are able, with harmony and taste, to successfully blend different styles, offering collections that follow the course of the seasons, renewing and improving each time.
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WARM, ENVELOPING AND LUMINOUS, BURNT CORAL IS UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE "MUST" SHADES FOR SUMMER 2021. IT IS READY TO GIVE A DELICATE AND FEMININE TOUCH TO ALL YOUR AMBIANCES AND AMPLIFIES THE DESIRE TO BE TOGETHER.
Louis Mirror by MEZZO COLLECTION
Sahara Modern Pillow by BRABBU
Magnus Console table by HOMMÉS STUDIO
Haas Vermiculation Throw by L’OBJET
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Grace Chair by MAMBO UNLIMITED IDEAS
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Buttercream PANTONE 11-0110 TCX
Davis Chair by HOMMÉS STUDIO
THE SWEET BUTTERCREAM IS A SIMPLY DELICIOUS IVORY WHITE. COMBINED WITH SOME NEUTRAL DARKER SHADES, IT’S PERFECT FOR AN ELEGANT SETTING. ALSO, IF YOU'D ADDING SOME BLACK DETAILS, YOU CAN GET A STRONG AND DECISIVE VISUAL IMPACT.
Ayler Suspension by MEZZO COLLECTION
Ibiza Mirror by HOMMÉS STUDIO
Yam Rug by EMMEL FURNITURE
Lipstick Bar stool by ROYAL STRANGER
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A collection like “In the movies” Essential Home unveils Hollywood Glamour by Masquespacio - a unique midcentury modern collection inspired by three of the most popular movie styles in the mid-century years, from passionate love affairs to fun burlesque environments. Three sets of products will take you to your favorite movie set through excellence in design that is adaptable for every type of project, from the modern residential idea to the shabby chic hotel bar design. www.essentialhome.eu
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Experimenting with flowing lines Carpets CC by Cecilia Setterdahl is proud to announce the release of a brand-new, unusual carpet collection, The Uncle Collection. It consists of 3 delightfully unique carpets realised in neutral colours and earth tones, each with its own name: Uncle Richie, Uncle Theodore and Uncle Fred. www.carpetscc.com
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The new handmade Bruno Mirror by Emmel Furniture brings out the happiness through a reflection of our past. The 2 different size brass balls represent the different personas in different timelines. While its oval shape translates life as a road of obstacles that can lead us to our luxury destiny. www.emmel-furniture.com
Wences Casares, the director of a digital bank XAPO, commissioned Lagranja studio to create their flagship headquarters. It's the first physical HQ for the company and is situated inside an old army barracks in the heart of Gibraltar’s old center. Using the intersection of archeology and modern design as a starting point, Lagranja studio has restored reinvented the bays with a contemporary office layout and furniture and décor made with digital processes; a metaphor in itself for the rapid, tech-driven transformation of banking and currency. www.lagranjadesign.com 32 | G&G _ Magazine
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For our four feet friends The new Pet Collection by ACH Coll. is dedicated to our four-legged friends, who walk side by side with us and deserve the best treatment always. George Pet Bed has a neutral shade that can complement any home decor: both within a modern room and a more abstract space. www.achcollection.com
Summer Must Have Protek presents the new outdoor line: the brilliant retractable sliding furniture system projected to make the most of the space available on balconies and terraces. It can be integrated inside the wall during the design and renovation of the building, adjacent to an existing or independent and self-supporting wall. www.protek-design.it
Animal planet The new Circu's Animals Rugs Collection is inspired by the beauty of nature and the serenity and peace animals can bring to our lives. This collection has got 21 different rugs with different shapes and patterns, designed having in mind the future designs projects that are looking for that key piece to complete the look. www.circu.net
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Gender equality Expo 2020 Dubai has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment, unveiling creative content and programming for the Women’s Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier that will celebrate women change-makers around the globe. Celebrating the significant – and often forgotten – contributions of women, the pavilion will demonstrate an important principle: when women thrive, all of humanity thrives. It will highlight important contributions women have made in advancing societies, as well as the challenges women still face, especially as the world navigates through the COVID-19 pandemic and works toward a more sustainable future. Breaking stereotypes and deconstructing misconceptions on women’s roles, the pavilion will raise awareness by showcasing both female and male contributors to women’s empowerment and gender equality, inspiring visitors of all ages to become change-makers within their own communities and beyond. www.expo2020dubai.com
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Stately style iSiMAR presents the first collaboration with Teresa Sapey + Partners: they have designed the new Romana collection, inspired by the Roman triclinium. This collaboration pretends to merge the identities of both brands creating a family of elegant and flexible pieces, adaptable to both indoor and outdoor, public and private, residential and contract spaces. www.isimar.es
Light sculpture Designed by Eleftheria Deko and Associates and Linea Light Group, the Athens International Airport presents itself with its façade that is a rainbow of LEDs lights up the sky above Athens. Linea Light Group specifically redesigned a custom version of the Paseo linear profile: its extreme versatility has indeed made it possible to create an “extra-large” model, which can be recessed directly on the sunshades of the structure, to give life to evocative and spectacular effects. www.linealight.com
An inspiring space in Madrid In Out Studio projected the first space for ASCALE, TAU Cerámica's large format porcelain tile brand in Madrid. The aim of this concept was to design an innovative, fun and unusual space in which the user could interact with it and disconnect. To achieve this, a dynamic ambiance full of surprises has been created. There, the professionals can discover ASCALE's large-format pieces as well as the latest news of lighting, sound and automation while enjoying an extrasensory experience. www.inoutstudio.com 38 | G&G _ Magazine
SUMMER ESCAPE Are you dreaming of a fairytale holiday? Discover the new selection of the Best Beach Hotels with View, characterised by the vibrant and fresh designs where you can relax and enjoy the days of this summer to the fullest.
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&Beyond Benguerra Island / Mozambique Amanzoe / Greece
Scattered with Unesco-protected ruins, the beach-fringed Peloponnese has been at the heart of Greek culture for millennia. Amanzoe rests on its east coast, a modernday Acropolis from which 360-degree views encompass olive groves and Aegean blue. The standalone Pavilions open onto terraces with private plunge pools and views of the surrounding land and sea. Each Pavilion is accessed via a stone-walled courtyard, leading to a high-ceilinged interior. The resort’s Beach Cabana offers all of this in a prime position on the beach, just steps away from the water, while Amanzoe’s Villas feature open terraces with marble floors, dry stone-clad walls and concrete columns and cornices with a chef and a host on hand to serve each guest. Address: Agios Panteleimonas - Kranidi, Greece 42 | G&G _ Magazine
An exquisite piece of Indian Ocean paradise, Benguerra Island is a luxury beach holiday destination where time stands still. Situated off the coast of Mozambique within the protected marine reserve of the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, this island hideaway is set on a protected lagoon. The lodge lies sheltered within the canopy of an indigenous forest and swaying palm trees. The welcoming guest areas offer views of the lush tropical garden and the ocean beyond. Under the shade of straw covered wooden awnings, inviting comfortable loungers are set up around the lodge’s rim flow swimming pool. A colorfully decorated traditional wooden dhow has been converted into a picturesque beach bar, while the cool surrounds of the massage room hold the promise of deep relaxation. Address: Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Amanpuri / Thailand
Beside the peaceful Andaman Sea, Amanpuri is harmoniously ensconced within a pocket of lush tropical vegetation, where idyllic sanctuaries blend Thai tradition and timeless serenity. Set on a hillside overlooking a private stretch of Phuket’s west coast, the resort’s Pavilions are elegant and spacious with oversized bathrooms and dressing areas providing airy retreats, while Villas offer consummate privacy, with coconut palms casting tropical shadows onto private terraces. Address: Pansea Beach, 83110 - Phuket, Thailand
Amanpulo / Philippines
Set in the natural seclusion of Pamalican Island's idyllic landscape, Amanpulo's Casitas and Villas are serenely set on the beachfront or ensconced within the forest canopy. The verdant landscape of age-old trees and dense thicket cradles the spaces in complete privacy, providing plenty of opportunities to spend time together with friends and family. The stillness is only accompanied by the gentle lapping of the waves and birds singing in the treetops. The Amanpulo experience is for those who seek refuge in nature. Address: Pamalican Island, Palawan, Philippines
Constance Prince Maurice / Mauritius Constance Prince Maurice (The Leading Hotels of the World) enjoys an idyllic location on the north-east coast of Mauritius. Set amidst 60 hectares of unspoiled terrain, it is sheltered from the prevailing winds and provides maximum privacy for its guests. The tropical gardens consist of rare and luxuriant vegetation, and the calm turquoise lagoon blends perfectly with the lush and the secluded beaches of the white sand. A natural fish reserve situated in the western part of the hotel adds the uniqueness to the location. Address: Choisy Road, Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
La Badira / Tunisia
Situated on a small peninsula within the seaside resort of Hammamet, La Badira from The Leading Hotels of the World, is contemporary in concept, but evokes traditional Islamic architectural elements arched terraces, columned walkways and reflective pools, complemented by welltended grounds planted with olive trees and date palms. The simple lines of the hotel were inspired by the era of the 1930s when Hammamet was gaining a reputation 44 | G&G _ Magazine
among cosmopolitan travelers who were drawn by the natural beauty and culture of the area. Playing on the principles of light and shadow that captivated artists of that era, interiors are minimally designed, and feature touches such as hand-painted ceramic wall panels featuring Arabic script, and a variety of accent pieces in characteristic geometric patterns. Address: BP N°437 Route Touristique Hammamet Nord, Hammamet 8050, Tunisia
Amankila / Indonesia
Claiming a breathtaking stretch of coastline on the Lombok Strait, Amankila rests on a lush hillside beneath sacred Mount Agung. Connected by frangipani-lined walkways through the treetops, stilted suites offer spectacular views high on the hillside, while a three-tier infinity pool cascades at the property’s heart and the Beach Club leads to a private black-sand beach. Address: Manggis, Bali, Indonesia
Istoria Hotel / Greece
At the sublime junction where the black volcanic sand of Perivolos Beach meets the midnight blue waters of the Aegean Sea, one finds Istoria, a 12-suite retreat designed by Interior Design Laboratorium with a unique blend of classic and contemporary aesthetics. The idyllic suites are impressively arched towards the privacy of verdant terraces, crowned, in most cases, with private outdoor hot tubs or pools, offering an additional layer of refuge to this resplendent haven. An impressively large pool, made with a spectacular green artisan tile work, ensconced within protective walls and bounded by loungers is enhanced by a statement sunken pool bar. Amenities are rounded up with the serene Elios Spa offering treatments that cure the body, soul and spirit. Address: Perivolos, 84703 - Santorini, Greece
Zuri Zanzibar / Tanzania Maslina Resort / Croatia
Maslina was born as a mindful resort for conscious travelers looking for an authentic and local getaway, respecting the nature, people, customs, and traditions that belong to the place. The design combines stylish and modern, luxurious and informal, relaxed and serious, with a personalized touch. A model was executed where the interior and exterior coalesce using natural materials, like terra-cotta, linen, wood, Brac stone, and brushed brass. Paying tribute to the beauty of natural materials that wear a patina of time, Maslina’s peaceful palette of colors ranges from greys and greens to coal, brown, beige, and pink. Address: Uvala Maslinica bb - Stari Grad, Croatia 46 | G&G _ Magazine
Designed by Jestico + Whiles, Zuri Zanzibar hotel resort is located in Kendwa, on the idyllic northern west shores of Zanzibar’s Spice Island, Unguja. This beachfront 12hectare resort features 55 stylish bungalows, villas and suites all with spacious private terraces overlooking a 300m stretch of west-facing private beach on the Indian Ocean. The cabanas are set in small clusters just steps from the beach among a gently sloping landscape of sand, palm trees and timber walkways. A grass thatch roof extending out over a private garden subtly shades the living and relaxation space, creating a retreat where guests can relax and spend time outdoors. This arrangement differs from standard hotel layouts and is a unique design for the island. Address: Kendwa Zanzibar, 73107, Tanzania
&Beyond Mnemba Island / Zanzibar
Off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar lies the private &BEYOND Mnemba Island, inhabited only by guests and the staff. Just 1.5 km in circumference, Mnemba is surrounded by an atoll of breath-taking coral reefs and boasts some of Africa’s most magnificent dive sites. The accommodations are twelve rustically chic beachside bandas by simple yet luxurious design. Address: andBeyond Mnemba Island, Zanzibar
Amanera / Dominican Republic
Backed by jungle, fronted by a sweep of Atlantic Ocean, the hotel enjoys a panoramic clifftop perch on the Dominican Republic’s pristine north coast. Set above the celebrated golden sands of Playa Grande, it offers unparalleled access to water sports and back-to-nature experiences, infused with the spice and flavour of Dominican life. Amanera’s luxury Casitas dot the lush Playa Grande coastline with unobstructed ocean views. Overhanging eaves shade expansive terraces with outdoor dining and lounging areas, while inside, the floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to rooms specially positioned to maximise views.
Address: Highway 5, Carretera Rio San Juan, 33300 – Cabrera Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic 48 | G&G _ Magazine
The Oyster Box / South Africa
Situated on an impressive beachfront on the eastern seaboard of KwaZulu Natal, the Oyster Box (The Leading Hotels of the World), combines colonial charm, lush tropical gardens and breathtaking seaside setting. A lovingly refurbished landmark, it offers guests a vibrant, contemporary experience, while evoking the warm nostalgia of bygone days, delivering a blend of hospitality and elegance with a wealth of modern facilities and fresh touches to satisfy today's discerning guests. Address: 2 Light House Road, Umhlanga Rocks, 4321 - Durban, South Africa
Casa Malca / Mexico
The luxury retreat offers an eclectic mix of 71 suites and beach rooms with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and the gardens from all rooms. The owner Lio Malca put a part of its personal collection of contemporary art in the whole hotel, creating a new concept of a gallery where you can live with works of art worthy of a museum on your room wall, in hallways and common areas, for as many nights as you choose. Address: Km 9.5 Carretera Tulum, Boca Paila, 77780 - Tulum, Mexico
Dexamenes Seaside Hotel / Greece
The history of Dexamenes dates back to the early 1900s, when the concrete tanks were built directly on the coastline, to store wine for export overseas. K-studio took care of converting the site into a hotel: the intention was to showcase the strong history and raw beauty of the existing buildings and compliment their brutality with elegant interventions. A palette of concrete, steel, timber and engineered glass ensures that new construction elements tread lightly, leaving the existing buildings relatively untouched and retaining their strong presence. The luxurious 4 courtyard-facing bedrooms are laid out to create privacy whilst beachfront rooms maximize their sea-views and are connected by a wide promenade path along the edge of the beach. Address: Kourouta Beach - Amaliada, Greece
Six Senses Zighy Bay / Oman
Nestled in the dramatic Musandam Peninsula, where rugged mountains dive into vibrant emerald waters, Six Senses Zighy Bay provides a sanctuary to relax in an authentic Omani atmosphere. The resort, which is built upon the idea of sustainability and recycles 85% of its waste, 50 | G&G _ Magazine
offers 82 indigenous style pool villas, built of natural stone and timber. These enclaves offer cool interiors with a colorfully cushioned living area and an uber-comfy bed with organic bedding. Outside, within the privacy of high mountain-stone walls, settle back on plumped up sun loungers under a shaded patio next to the own private plunge pool. Address: Dibba-Musandam 800, Oman
Tuba Club / France
It's a perfect mashup of the vernacular diving club and the haven of peace where local artisans and artists have pride of place, invoked by the architect. Outside, by the water's edge, mellow yellow deckchair striped mattresses intersect with sunwashed wooden tables. A steep beach on the rock that flows into the water, and a stainless-steel ladder leading directly in the Mediterranean water. The Tuba has 5 bedrooms, all of which are on the water, and a duplex that can accommodate families. Through the windows, the harbor of Marseille stretches its palette of unique colors, from dawn to dusk. Address: 2 Boulevard Alexandre Delabre, 13008 Marseille, France
Alila Manggis / Indonesia
Set amidst a coconut grove, the resort nestles between the sea and majestic Mount Agung, the most sacred mountain of the island. The rooms are housed in traditional two- storey thatched Balinese pavilions reminiscent of the village Wantilan, meeting hall. The Superior rooms, located on the lower floor of each block, boast a private terrace while the Deluxe rooms on the upper level have a balcony with day bed. Each is designed to maximise the views across the coconut grove, the swimming pool and the sea. Address: Desa Buitan, Manggis, Karangasem Regency, 80871 - Bali, Indonesia
Erosantorini / Greece
It’s an exclusive-use Estate on two glorious cliff-top acres and offers a bespoke retreat that combines the most desirable elements of a luxury resort, an exclusive private villa, and the welcoming home of a beloved friend. The hotel is the epitome of contemporary Mediterranean sophistication, conceived and designed by Athens-based x2 Architecture and decorated by acclaimed Italian designer Paola Navone. The graceful cubist-inspired buildings and outdoor living spaces are laid out on three levels, gradually unveiling the staggering panorama and framing it with serene, harmonious lines. Paola Navone, has brought her prodigious gifts to Erosantorini, creating quintessentially Greek interiors and open-air “salons” that exude an effortless barefoot chic. Address: Main Road Fira - Pyrgos 84700 – Santorini, Greece
Zannier Hotels Bãi San Hô / Vietnam
The luxury resort is located in the heart of a secluded and preserved 98-hectare natural site facing an impressive onekilometer-long white sand beach. Its name in Vietnamese translates into “bay of corals”, in reference to its untouched coastline and beautiful coral reefs. Each architectural feature has been infused with vernacular tradition. Interiors are dotted with Vietnamese artefacts, paintings and local silk prints. The resort features 73 spacious villas which embody the pristine simplicity of their natural surroundings. Every private pool and terrace are as regenerative as their own private setting – from traditional rice paddy fields, dramatic hilltops or perched at the edge of the resort’s powder white beach. Address: Hòa Thạnh, Phú Yên Province, Vietnam 52 | G&G _ Magazine
Peliva Nature & Suites / Greece
Designed by G2_Lab and built in a privileged location in the southern part of Pelion, in an old grove with an unparalleled view of the Pagasitic Gulf, Peliva Nature & Suites offers a high-quality place to escape, relax and stay. There are 3 suites: Hera, Athena and Aphrodite, borrowed their names from the goddesses of mythology, each claiming a uniqueness through the beauty, the power and the nature’s wisdom. The stone walls, built with the same from the soil, the pergolas, the visible timber of chestnut and rattan, the plants, all create a unique atmosphere with the nature’s colours and scents blending in a modern aura of tranquility and relaxation. Big, spacious terraces, private sitting areas with hydromassage, big outdoor dining and barbeque areas for relaxation, pool view, all perfectly integrated with nature, invite the visitor to discover this Greek harmony. Address: Agios Athanasios, Magnesia, Greece
Constance Moofushi Maldives / Maldives
The interiors renovated by Studio MHNA are inspired by the surrounding landscape, the ocean’s endless shades of blue, the fine sandy beaches, and the lush vegetation. With a new and revived ambience, the hotel feels closer to nature and champions the resort’s heavenly setting. Using bold tones and audacious materials, Studio MHNA’s novel design is a signature concept of co-founders Marc Hertrich and Nicolas Adnet. A particular attention deserves the beach bar with a “painted and repainted” style with a pastel palette. In addition, the Seashell garlands, wooden floats, and Adirondack chairs bring a poetic charm to the setting. Address: South Atoll, Alifu Atoll, 00200 - Moofushi Island, Maldives
SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort / Thailand
Designed by Onion, the 138-room resort has a panoramic view of Chaweng Beach on Thailand’s third largest island. The open courtyard functions like a bright living room. There is not a particular spot to enter the swimming pool: daybeds and umbrellas around have no direction. The swimming pool’s floors gradually slant to the niche wall. Each niche fits the human scale for a reason of privacy. Nothing blocks the sea view is an exclusive experience for the guests. Besides, at the lobby, one can see the sea right away. This is how we perceive the sense of luxury. Luxury isn’t about what we build; rather, it’s about the space that we decided not to build. Address: 99/10 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Ko Samui District, 84320 - Surat Thani, Thailand 54 | G&G _ Magazine
Baja Club / Mexico
Located on a beautiful plot of coastal boardwalk in the historic center of La Paz, Baja Club is an early 20th century villa is reborn with the addition of a chic new fourstory extension. Tasked with the repurpose of the mission-style villa, architecture and design firms Max von Werz Arquitectos and Jaune Architecture collaborated on the new vision, seamlessly blending old with new. Taking cues from the country’s rich tradition of colors, textures, and craftsmanship, spaces are defined by the same green and red tones common to Mexican earthenware, old metals and woods, and woven materials. Nods to the historic origins come in the form of a massive double door main entrance with original ironmongery, tall ironwork windows, exposed wood beams, tiled bathrooms, and striking red terrazzo floors. While the tiered additions maintain the sleek low-profile of the original home and provide generous terraces with views of La Paz bay. Address: Paseo Alvaro Obregon 265, 23006 - La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
One&Only Reethi Rah / Maldives
Set on one of the largest islands in North Malé Atoll, One&Only Reethi Rah is home to 122 private villas discreetly placed along the shore – with 90 Beach Villas secluded by lush tropical greenery, and 32 Water Villas set above the clear, protected waters of the lagoon. This ultraluxury all-villa resort in the Maldives offers unrivalled level of style, choice and personalised exploration. Sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy, One&Only Reethi Rah presents the ultimate holiday experience to those seeking the pinnacle of tropical luxury. Address: North Male’ Atoll, 08440 - Malé, Maldives
Rocabella Mykonos Hotel & SPA / Greece
Redesigned by the interior design studio, Stones and Walls, the hotel offers a unique hospitality experience with respect to the traditional architecture and topography, as well as the satisfaction of modern needs and aesthetic requirements. The main features of the hotel are not only its unique view to the city of Mykonos, but also the interesting composition of white Cycladic volumes in relation to the physical landscape. All spaces are organized and interacted harmoniously with the unobstructed view where the infinity pool plays a key role to the composition of holiday setting of unique luxury and sophisticated comfort. Address: Agios Stefanos, 84600 - Mykonos, Greece 56 | G&G _ Magazine
Thanda Island / Tanzania
Set in Tanzania’s Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve and surrounded by its own coral reef, Thanda Island ( The Leading Hotels of the World) is one of the exclusive tropical islands in the world. Eight hectares in size, one kilometer in circumference and 350 meters wide, the Island features only one private villa with 5 suites and two rustic Tanzanian Bandas and is a sanctuary to enjoy in complete seclusion with family or friends. Marine conservation is at the core of the Island’s offering and guests are encouraged to get involved in a range of projects, such as marine wildlife monitoring or awareness workshops on neighboring Mafia Island. Address: Shungimbili Island, District of Mafia Island, Tanzania
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Fettle unveils design for The Hoxton, Rome
Fettle, the LA and London based design studio has completed the interiors for The Hoxton, Rome, the 10th hotel in The Hoxton portfolio, located in the affluent area of Parioli. Fettle worked in collaboration with Ennismore Design Studio on the project and were appointed to design the public areas of the hotel including the lobby, Cugino café bar and terrace and The Apartment - the hotel’s meeting rooms and break We had to ensure that we out spaces. The building was constructed in the created a space that worked 1970s and the interiors drew inspiration from midfor both the surrounding century Italian design, pairing this with classic community as well as hotel architectural details found within some of the more guests, so understanding the traditional buildings in the neighbourhood. Address: Largo Benedetto Marcello, 220, 00198 - Rome, Italy
local culture played a huge part of the design process. We took inspiration from the location as well as cues from the building s original details.
Laboratory of all Ukrainian
YOVA YAGER hospitality design studio has completed its new project: Residence Restaurant, a locavore restaurant in a small town of Čerkasy, with modern Ukrainian design and love for Ukrainian products. The designers builds the design based on three principles – rethinking Ukrainian authenticity, minimalism and local production. Therefore, in the restaurant not only dishes, but also furniture, lamps, paintings on the walls, vases, facing tiles and decor are made by the local crafters. Even the contrast of green, sand and concrete works as an analogy with the country and Čerkasy, an industrial city full of green parks and alleys. Address: Shevchenka Blvd 183, 18000 – Čerkasy, Ukraine
We use products harvested, caught and produced in Ukraine in each particular season. We combine modern technologies, traditional for Ukrainian cuisine products, and tastes of childhood. Love for Ukrainian products and unique combinations, haute cuisine made from simple ingredients, served in Ukrainian pottery ‒ our restaurant will become a laboratory of everything Ukrainian.
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A careful selection of B&B Italia’s iconic pieces, including Mario Bellini’s Camaleonda sofa, will be a reference to timeless Italian design. D Studio Copenhagen is the fitting, first monobrand store in Scandinavia for B&B Italia Group.
A natural first home for D Studio
Design Holding, the home of iconic brands including B&B Italia, Maxalto, Azucena, Arclinea, Flos, and Louis Poulsen is launching D Studio, the Group’s first design retail destination and new multi-brand experience to be seen internationally. For the first time, these legendary brands of contemporary furniture and lighting come together in an innovative setting, a place where design can be encountered, celebrated and acquired together - all under one roof. D Studio Copenhagen’s 1760 m2 of combined space will allow visitors to experience the many possibilities that these distinctive and exclusive brands have to offer. From B&B Italia, a byword for contemporary design with history, to Maxalto’s lifestyle collection based on craftsmanship and timeless elegance, to Arclinea which is synonymous with highly advanced, customized kitchens; through to visionary Italian lighting manufacturer Flos, with its masterful, poetic designs and forward-thinking solutions, and last but not least: Louis Poulsen, the iconic Danish lighting brand with its unique heritage in design. Address: Kuglegårdsvej 13-17, 1434 - Copenhagen, Denmark
The Interior’s House x de Gournay Shanghai
The Interior’s House were delighted to furnish the new de Gournay Shanghai showroom, both companies have shared values to help homeowners realise their dreams of a perfect interiors. The showroom walls are covered with a sweeping vista of Art Deco brilliance ‘Namban,’ Oriental inspired hand-painted wallpaper. The Interior’s House adorned the room with a custom-made curved sofa in moss green to match the walls, brass coffee table, Bordeaux armchair and console. The greens of the sofa compliment without being too strong to take focus away, from the gilded sky of burnished gold wallpaper, through which a majestic flock of Cranes take flight. A high metal wood console and brass and marble coffee table in a coffee colour compliment de Gournay’s fabulous wall coverings to create a seamless interiors look without overwhelming the interiors scheme or taking away from the wallpapers. Much like de Gournay, The Interior’s House strive for perfection and bring homeowners long-lasting happiness.
Address: No. 11, Lane 612, West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District - Shanghai, China
The real luxury is the craftmanship, a product made by hand, based on your needs.
Apple Via Del Corso in the heart of Rome
Situated in one of the most vibrant streets in Italy’s capital, Apple Via Del Corso brings the historic Palazzo Marignoli back to life. Inspired by its colorful past, the design reveals the building’s fascinating and multilayered history by unveiling painted ceilings and frescoes from the 1890s juxtaposed with modern graffiti artworks from the 1950s. Celebrating the murals, hidden from view for decades, the new design creates a space where the city and history truly meet. The design is the result of a close collaboration between Apple’s design teams and the integrated engineering and design team at Foster + Partners. Address: Via del Corso 181-188, 00186 – Rome, Italy
The joy of the project was to peel back and rediscover the layers of history throughout the building and revealing its eclectic past, which ranges from the historic painted ceilings and the frescoes by Fabio Cipolla, both from the 1890s, to the more recent graffiti artworks by Afro Basaldella. Palazzo Marignoli has seen so much throughout its history, and we feel truly privileged to be able to be part of its newest phase of life. Especially, as Rome is one of my favorite cities in the world."
Arie, the latest addition to the Goudvisch family
Studio Modijefsky was asked to design a modern ‘brown cafe’, inside a building dates to 1876, located in Amsterdam’s ‘De Pijp’ neighbourhood. These legendary Amsterdam bars were originally created by people living on the ground floor of buildings who opened up their homes to serve food and drinks in order to supplement their low incomes. They got their name from the incessant cigar and cigarette smoke that discoloured the walls. To recreate the atmosphere of these days the designers concentrated on the popular materials of the time: copper, terrazzo, tiles, fabrics, and wood. Darkened beech is used throughout, creating a strong contrast with the aged copper and red marbles of the front bar.
Address: Ferdinand Bolstraat 24HS - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Showroom project
The space is designed by Zemberek Design for a well-established textile company, Ulupınar Tekstil. The showroom areas are designed to host fashion designers of retail brands. Therefore, one of the important design criteria was, to procure the feeling of "serenity" inside in every phase of the visitor experience, in contrast to the dense city pattern that the building appertains outside. Throughout the building, it was intended to establish a pleasant circulation scenario for the visitors through the curvilinear walls that do not dictate its route but direct it with its natural flow. Address: Bagcılar, Atatürk Cd. No:70, 34209 - Istanbul, Turkey
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The new Torel Palace Porto
It’s a new 5-star boutique hotel located in the heart of Porto and housed in Palacete Campos Navarro, a notable Romantic-style mansion built in 1861. The concept is inspiring, and literature sets the tone of all the 24 rooms – always a tribute to a Portuguese writer or poet. On the ground floor of the hotel, the BLIND restaurant refers to one of Saramago´s most famous novels, Blindness. Created by the Michelin-starred Chef Vitor Matos, the Blind Master, it is a challenge to the five senses and provides a unique moment of trust in flavours. A distinctive space in the city’s gastronomic scene right now. Address: Rua de Entreparedes 42, 4000-198 - Porto, Portugal
Weisses Kreuz: Rendezvous with Mozart
noa* network of architecture completed the architectural and interior project of the Altstadthotel Weisses Kreuz located in Innsbruck's city centre, inviting its guests to indulge in a refreshing and colourful journey through time with 48 new rooms and suites. This 1460s building is narrow and elongated towards the rear, its front-facing arcade blends perfectly with the historical fabric of the city. It is not only irregular forms that evoke history. Murals discovered during the project tell stories whose authors remain unknown. The Weisses Kreuz is making a fresh start with a new concept, and at the same time it is full to the brim with surprises and secrets. The dreams and anecdotes of times gone by extend all the way to the loft, whose glass openings put the starry sky within reach. In addition, during the redesign, a loft level was added to the existing six storeys, which have been extended with delicacy and professional finesse, while respecting the conservation rules. Address: Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 31 - Innsbruck, Austria
On the new sixth floor, the first thing they will notice is a dominant piece of furniture in the long room: a 13metre-long, custom-made brass table with baroque ornamentation. The table is further enhanced by the smoked oak floor, and the brass provides a regal contrast with the warm dark blue saturating the room. 66 | G&G _ Magazine
Ferrari inaugurates the new Flagship Store in Maranello
Directly adjacent to the factory, a new shopping experience and a new design concept embody the values of innovation, style and performance in a contemporary reinterpretation of the excellence and heritage of the brand, through a multi-dimensional and multisensorial space imbued with the authentic Italian spirit of the Cavallino. Innovation, style and performance are the starting and finishing lines of the new store concept designed by Architects Sybarite of London, which together with the Maranello team has shaped a new identity concept with a strong visual and emotional imprint, guided by the constant interplay between technique and tradition, product and evocation, elegance and boldness. At the heart of the new concept is the idea of reinforcing the aesthetic refinement and advanced performance of the Ferrari world in a seamless flow of energy, movement and circularity that invites visitors to continually explore every detail and dimension, following a trajectory of quality and excellence through the style and spirit of the Cavallino. Address: Via Abetone Inferiore 19, 41053 - Maranello, Italy
Along the front façade, a terracotta colonnade outlines and frames the outer perimeter of the building, echoing the traditional colour of the roofs of Modenese houses and the historic domes in Italian architecture. Behind this, a curved glass wall in graduated shades of red shields allows a glimpse of the interior, recalling the sinuous trajectory of F1 circuits and the perpetual motion of cars on the track. At the rear of the boutique, the white clay brick walls are designed as a powerful backdrop for the garments and accessories of the new collections - an original metaphor for the modelling of Ferrari prototypes using a process that involves creating the initial form in clay and then in metal.
MAD Bars House in the historical center of Lviv
Designed by YOD Group, MAD Bars House is a six-storey venue with a unique concept that is reflected in its interior. It gathered 5 bars and restaurants under one roof. The interior of MAD evinces respect for local culture and craft traditions. The designers left some brick walls partly uncovered to highlight the value of the XVII century building. The designers manifested the idea of increasing the degree of alcohol with every floor by the design of the staircase. Every landing of the stairs has a mosaic pixel art that shows what alcohol percentage is inherent to a particular floor. Address: Shevska Street 10, 79000 - Lviv, Ukraine
"We have created not just a venue, but a new unique restaurant format. It is possible to adjust MAD Bars House to different scales, regions, and cultural features. It is a place where bars perfectionists that are mad about their work are gathered." On the second floor, you can see custom-made glass lamps, vintage Bauhaus chairs, and high shelves with wine bottles from all over the world. One of the walls there is decorated with wooden casting molds, bought from a local glassmaker's workshop
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Kike Sarasola opens Room Mate Filippo and Gran Filippo Apartments
Room Mate Hotels, the international hotel chain founded and chaired by Kike Sarasola, has inaugurated the new tourist complex which includes a hotel with 30 rooms and 11 apartments with common areas, located 500 meters from the emblematic Piazza di Spagna. Both structures were designed by acclaimed interior designer Tomás Alía that drew inspiration from the refined 1940s aesthetic for the project. The imposing facade of the building stands out with flat, elegant and thin pillars and with a surprising lighting that creates a lumiere effect and appeal across the street. Address: Via Della Purificazione 31-32, 00187 – Rome, Italy
"Having designed the Room Mate Filippo and Gran Filippo apartments is a crucial moment in my professional career, after 30 years. The complicated part of this project was arriving in Rome and surprising. Therefore, we opted for an exquisite, almost museum-like proposal with unique pieces and palm trees as a poetic and inspiring element."
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necessities. The renovation begins with a 7.20 x 7.60 meters wide anti-refectory dated back to end of 1700. At a third of the longer wall there is and arch that divides the negative space from the floor to the vault breaking the original harmonious scheme. Once the structure has been verified in its original and progressively added parts, the architects decided to work on this confined space not with an impossible subtraction of the later parts but adding a box of functions as the shower with toilet and kitchen.
The main room serves as both a living room and a dining area. Here, the choice of the furniture is based on the fact that the client is also a modern antiques collector, passionate about elements from '50s. Therefore, a red sofa, a couple of armchairs and the glass dining table do not go unnoticed, together with the home accessories that play the important role in completing the whole décor. There is also a fireplace in iron inside the long window with single hung closure with pulley and stone counterweight. But the focal point of the space is Sergio Fiorentino’s primary
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color - Ultramarine Blue, that appears in his paintings. For the painter, this color is the symbol of sacredness and rebirth, in line with the architecture, simple and never ostentatious as his art and personality are. The kitchen is a monolithic block of 6mm burnished iron sheets with invisible doors. The hinges are studied in detail and handcrafted. Inside the block all the appliances take place. The entrance door in wood has been kept although behind it a glass sliding door has been added. This glass door when opened hides inside the bathroom’s wall.
As in the whole house, the materials used in the bathroom are the stone and iron. Indeed, the walls are in iron, covered in old cement tiles while the sink remembers the old stoups of the churches. The open shower is protected by a glass with view on the studio. The box creates a mezzanine floor for a bedroom to where is possible to access through the minimal and essential stairs. The material used are metal foil and black burnished iron, glass and recycled old wood intentionally chosen to clearly identify the box as extraneous element compared to the historical and original context. The philology of renovation in this sense joins the two interventions and make them live in a contemporary world made of subtractions on one hand to make the originality of the place live and additions on the other to give the housing comforts never blending them each other.
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The architect Raz Melamed completed the full transformation of a house in Tel Aviv that fits perfectly to different needs of its occupants. Photography by Amit Geron
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concrete axis that crosses the house was exposed - beginning on the floor of the floor, continuing to the floor of the courtyard, and ending in the pool. To the left of the door is the carefully designed kitchen for a professional chef - 2 refrigerators and 2 stainless steel ovens protruding on top of the tall graphite cabinets, above which circles of the same color have been opened for air conditioning outlets. The air conditioner itself is hidden in the ceiling of the guest toilet, which is hidden behind the lobby of the coat closet. Opposite it is the island in a titanium finish with a metallic cloud, which is divided into a work surface and a seating surface in the form of a floating wooden
top, with light bar stools combined with iron and wood. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area, which is dominated by a wooden table with a huge plate that sits on thin legs. Around it are gray chairs, standing on slender legs, which reinforce the strong design motif throughout the house, whether in architecture or furniture - a display of massive pallets held thanks to thin elements, showing a play of weight and lightness, mass and airiness. The big star of the corner is the wine refrigerator, the embodiment luxury, which features a display of glasses and various bottles of fine alcohol that tie in in together the image of a good and enjoyable life.
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On the outside of the house, the family wanted a space to host their friends like kinds. As such, an outdoor dining area stands next to an outdoor kitchen with a
black concrete surface that diffuses cooking aromas in the yard. It overlooks a flat pool, surrounded by wild landscape architecture that is not subject to the rules of order and stands in contrast to the neat grid of paving. It is this contrast between order and wildness that creates interest on the one hand, and balance on the other, the yard turns into a place designed for recreation. At the request of customers, the outdoor living area was designed for hospitality that does not depend on the seasons - above it is a ceiling that opens and closes with walls that go up and down at the touch of a button. In addition, floor heating was installed and is surrounded by heaters in the pergola that surrounds it, a combination of elements that allows use on cold days. In front of this, inside the house, is the interior living room which consists of a light sofa to soften the black around it, and armchairs in a cloudy cognac hue. The furniture sits on a zigzag patterned rug that creates freedom inside the neat grid, adding joyful vividness as well as the decorative cushions.
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The ascent to the rooms floor and the descent to the basement take place in a kind of metal vortex that combines stairs, shelves, a railing and a work area, all in one work that stands in space like a piece of art. The iron element hangs from the ceiling in thin rods that reinforce the central idea of planar plates, which fold and create movement in space. These rods ascend to the master suite where white dominates the architecture as well as textiles and furniture, with parquet as a substrate that contributes to the warmth of the space. The closet next to it is made of huge glass cabinets, in the center of which stands a white carpentry in a personal design for sitting and storing ties and shoes. The parquet goes into the bathroom, and above it hovers a sink cabinet with elegant wall faucets, all wrapped in a tight wall cladding with a cloudy graphite iron look, a testament to the good life that stays not only in public but makes sure to penetrate every function and use of space.
A PLACE Studio Fōr designed a penthouse duplex apartment in a landmark building originally designed in the 1920s by the renowned architect Emery Roth in New York. Photography by Garrett Rowland
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he owner of the apartment has a career in global finance that has taken her to far off places and allowed her to acquire an extensive art collection along the way. She asked to transform the apartment (previously owned by a fashion photographer with flamboyant taste) into a Bauhaus inspired space she could call home and showcase her collection. To highlight her collected works by artists including Richard Serra, Jeff Koons, Joan Miro, and Ellsworth Kelly, the walls and baseboards throughout the apartment were painted white. The apartment is designed in such a way that space is the backdrop for the art collection versus vice versa. While simplicity was key to allow the artwork to stand out, the designers incorporated minimalist design details such as curved corners and simple finishes. Wood flooring and custom wood millwork, including a builtin entry bench and living room bookshelves, mix with solid stone to give the space warmth amidst the white backdrop. Here, the fireplace is hard to miss. It is a gas unit installed within a customstone enclosure and chimney with rounded edges. A pop of color in the built-in bookshelves serves as a nod to the basic graphicness of Bauhaus design while the decorative lighting fixtures become a part of the art. The client wished to maintain a
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relationship between her living space and nature. Although nature is not as easy to come by in NYC, she found a home that overlooks Central Park with a terrace as an extension of the apartment. New sliding doors and windows with minimal frames
were installed to take advantage of the views and natural light. Working with a landscape designer, a terrace garden and modern outdoor furniture were the final elements to create a transition between the apartment and the park.
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The kitchen with an island and a couple of stools goes well with the white walls creating a good contrast. Next to it there is an accurate dining area made up of a table with a glass top and gray chairs, thus keeping in touch with the kitchen. There is also an elegant chandelier, but this acts more as a nice home accessory than a source of light as sliding doors leading to the terrace have been installed here as well. Therefore, natural light spreads throughout the room. From the living room a curved staircase leads to the second floor where along the corridor there are the interesting lamps connected by a red thread. And even in this space, the walls are filled with the different paintings.
The bedroom maintains a simple home design. Here the environment is welcoming thanks to the warm colors of the paintings and fabrics, and the use of wood. The two vertical windows, also with a view of the park, illuminate the room making it very
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bright. This atmosphere is also present in the bathroom next door where wood, white color and natural light always prevail, except for the splash of color of the blue of the shower tiles.
Pine In the Russian capital of Moscow, SAOTA, a South African architecture studio known for advancing the possibilities of 20th-century modernism, designed a house with a revolutionary outwardlooking approach to the city's architectural tradition.
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communicates the promise of the luxury and light interiors in the private spaces beyond the threshold. It heightens the experience of crossing from the public realm to the private domain with its predominant treed landscape. From the garden, the architecture presents a contrasting façade. Open fragmented glass walls invite views of the pines in, blurring the distinction between what's inside or outside. The outdoor terraces and the faceted, angular façade create courtyards and external rooms that facilitate an interaction between landscape and architecture that is a departure from the local tradition. During the summer
months, it’s possible to live outside as you might in South Africa or California. In winter, the interiors can celebrate the beauty of the snowy landscape and pines in an altogether new approach to the harsh conditions. SAOTA used a silver-grey metal cladding on the exterior that complements and enhances the green of the plants and trees of the surrounding forest, providing an immersive landscape experience. The facade takes on the quality of natural material itself, highlighting a bespoke crafted quality in its detailing that speaks to the unique tailor-made approach to the house's design and furnishing, especially in the interior design.
Inside the house, natural materials predominate, from exotic marbles, some backlit, to metal and timber surfaces that bring softness and warmth. All this is the result of the collaboration of between SAOTA, an interior design studio ARRCC and Max Kasymov, Moscow interior design studio. In detail, ARRCC proposed the concept idea for the interiors, and Max Kasymov developed the project further and oversaw its realisation. Supervising and coordinating the contractors and suppliers on the building were carried out by the Moscow studio as well as selecting materials, furniture and lighting. It also designed and manufactured bespoke furniture in their own workshop, being able to realise all the ideas and solutions proposed by its collaborators. ARRCC maintains a dialogue with the architecture in their interior design details. It relied on its South African furniture partner, OKHA for some of the villa’s products like the Nicci Swivel armchair by pink shades, the Mesh side table and the To Be One lamp in the living area. They are also responsible for the custom-made brass frame around the television that 100 | G&G _ Magazine
resonates with its ledge's faceted jewel-like form below it. Also, in dining zone there are OKHA’s pieces as the Tofu dining chairs, even if here the eye immediately falls on the majestic chandelier above the table. Next to it we find the marble kitchen island accompanied by Frame barstools while the rest of the kitchen is hidden behind doors along the entire wall.
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A black swirling sculptural staircase contrasts playfully with the angular architectural elements where they converge, resolving them in an organic flourish and signaling a subtle change of character between the more public sociable living space on the ground level and the bedrooms upstairs. Softer, warmer materials predominate the night area, where the more open, flowing,
and interconnected spatial approach gives way to private spaces with a more relaxed, casual atmosphere. The villa’s overall experience suggests that SAOTA has mediated a new relationship between Russian domestic architecture and its landscape and climate. The modern villa's life-enhancing potential, realised in more temperate climates, made possible in this more extreme setting.
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MODO architettura + design presents the total renovation project for a residential Liberty style villa organized on 3 levels and surrounded by a stunning garden, located on the Livornese seafront. Interior design project characterized by an elegant mixture of classic and modern languages featured by some pop contaminations.
This house is part of a group of buildings called "eclectic villas" that were built around the 1930s as summer residences for the Livornese who lived in the city. It combines Renaissance, Gothic, Romanesque and even Moorish elements and they differ in detail: small columns, loggias, turrets and friezes. In the early 1800s, having a summer stay in Livorno was almost considered a status symbol. The city was in fact a fashionable seaside resort, an ideal hospitable center for the national and international upper and middle bourgeoisie. Numerous bathing establishments arose along the promenade that, at first glance, seem are forty years older than their actual age. Taken together, they bear witness to a provincialism so naive and convinced as to be disarming and even sympathetic. On the urban plan, the buildings carry out the definitive overcoming of the customs walls; in terms of construction, they highlight an eclectic Liberty style. The author of all the drawings (whatever the signatory of the projects) was Cioni, a very talented draftsman without any qualifications, used by many professionals in the city. Cioni copied projects that appeared in modern architecture magazines, mostly derived from the Viennese school. Cioni's name would not even appear in an official document, if it were not mentioned in the minutes of the Council Works Commission (where he is incorrectly referred to as an architect) as the designer of the Palazzo delle Poste, but not executed. The architects have tried to combine modern design with a structure with a great historical charm. The owners, she is a Garden Designer, and he is a lawyer, lived already on the first floor before the renovation, therefore the house was already in good condition. The first aspect 106 | G&G _ Magazine
of the project was to reorganize the three floors of the building according to the new needs of the owners. From the entrance the two arched openings that frame the small living room totally covered with wallpaper with the neon writing "never give up" are the protagonists. The illustration on the paper, which has nature as its subject with trees and various vegetation, creates a pleasant sense of continuity by merging with the garden behind the windows. Having a lot of open space and very well cared for, the entire living area was moved to the ground floor (which was on the first floor before the
intervention) on the request of the clients to give importance to the garden through the large openings from the two living rooms. In the first, the protagonist is the Flap sofa with its curved shapes and Paesaggi Italiani wardrobe by Edra. A particular detail in this space is the frame above the door leading to the sitting room obtained from the headboard of an old bed, modified to a design by the architects and lacquered in optical white.
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Next to the first living room you can see the dining room. In the center there are Knoll oval Tulip table in black marquinia marble and the black chairs by Vita, accompanied by Flos chandelier. As in all the rooms on the first floor, the windows overlooking the garden make the environment clean and bright while the Italian herringbone parquet from solid Afromosia gives a cosy touch. The design of the second living room is simpler and more minimalistic: a sofa, a smoking table, a floor lamp form. The interesting, however, is the wall artwork depicting the owners, made on request by a tattoo artist from Livorno.
Like the rest of the living area, also the kitchen was moved from the first floor to the ground. It has a sophisticated and sober appearance thanks to the use of neutral colors. A touch of lucidity is given by the wall covered with grey Wig Wag tiles by 41zero42. A Calacatta marble staircase takes us 110 | G&G _ Magazine
upstairs. In addition to a blue-colored painting, attention is drawn to a wall lamp by Artemide "Go To the Mirror" which when turned off is a mirror, while when turned on it is a flag. The first floor opens with a contemporary style corridor: an antique family table, a bench and a framed mirror. While the
touch of liveliness is guaranteed by the colored vintage suspension lamp in Murano glass. The colors continue in the living room with terrace. A bright green sofa together with the colorful textures of the carpet and cushions create a pleasant and cheerful atmosphere.
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Following the style of the whole house, some vintage pieces have also been included in the bedroom, also open to the outside with a terrace. The furniture is completed with small home accessories, paintings and white curtains. Moving the kitchen from the first to the ground floor, a free room has been
obtained. On the request of the clients, here, the architects projected a bathroom that is adjacent to the master bedroom, which is also open to the outside with a terrace. The studio has created a bespoke wooden cabinet handcrafted which goes perfectly with Onyx marble wall cladding, the same also used in the shower.
A NEW DISPLAY In the generally accepted consciousness of people, there is a stable image of a man and the perfect space he should live in. While working on the new project in Kiev, YODEZEEN studio decided to rethink the ingrained idea that a man’s home is characterized exclusively by dark colors, an abundance of metal, and a glass of whiskey on the table. Photography by Andrii Shurpenkov
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The project consists in the design of an apartment of the 19th floor located in the residential complex “Skyline” of the green Pechersk district, Kiev's historic downtown. The entire area of the apartment, 127 square meters, is occupied by a master bedroom with an adjoining bathroom, a dressing room, a guest bedroom with a bathroom and a kitchen combined with a living room. The client, a young man, fully trusted the vision of the designers, and therefore the project was executed exactly as it was envisioned: including the choice of pedestals and lamps. The main task was to create a calm interior where a young man could spend his leisure before setting new goals. The whole apartment is made in a nude palette with accents on natural materials. Wood, stone, and leather are the perfect end to a busy day. When walking on the oak floor, you can get to know every corner of this apartment 116 | G&G _ Magazine
better. The sophisticated calm palette of the interior is entirely equipped with a variety of iconic Italian furniture. The Luxurious Flexform corner sofa and B&B armchairs and coffee table are placed in the living room. A sense of majesty in this quiet interior is achieved not solely by the abundance of stone and designer furniture. To emphasize the objective of this apartment being made for a man, the design team chose massive art object in the form of a statue to be set as soon as you enter the living area. It's the bronze statue by the Ukrainian sculptor Egor Zigura called “Colossus Holds Up the World”. There is a custom island of stone and metal that smoothly blends into the dining table in the space that the kitchen shares with the living room. The tall Poliform bar stools on the sides, instead of a full dining area, is a technique that sets the tone for a slightly dynamic atmosphere.
As for sleeping areas, the master bedroom and the guest bedroom are made in a somewhat ascetic style: nothing will distract the owner or his guests from a good night’s sleep. In the master bedroom, the designers opted for Bonaldo bed and light by Juniper. Besides, here, the sculpture “Space Around” by another famous Ukrainian creator Nazar Bilyk inclines to a newcomer that one will harmoniously fit into the created interior since a person is the center of a space. To add a deep, dark accent, the 118 | G&G _ Magazine
studio opted for exquisite graphite glass for the wardrobe with dynamic sliding partitions. In the guest bedroom, in addition to bed by Interia and Poliform armchair and side table, there is YODEZEEN studio's recognizable drop lamp by the Flos brand. In both rooms, everything is accompanied by textiles and pleasant textures.
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The idea of the whole interiors project was to reveal the concept of calm and subtle masculinity inside these walls. The designers didn’t want to focus on a purely “all-male” manifestation but to create a cozy and trusting atmosphere.
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