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13 News The latest launches and names to

47 News A focus on fabrics, paints,

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wallcoverings and hardware

21 Design hero Richard Herre’s

objets d’art in a palette of soothing hues

long-forgotten 1920s designs are ﬁnally getting the recognition they deserve

56 Window on the world From brightly

50 In the shade Sculptural furniture and coloured rails to delicate sheer blinds, add a fresh dimension to any room

22 Inside story Italian brand Ethimo’s outdoor furniture blends functionality and style with a Mediterranean aesthetic

59 Colour pioneer French painter Jacques Majorelle, whose ultramarine legacy and garden live on in Morocco

24 Design DNA Quality craftsmanship has always been at the heart of Molteni&C

60 The palette A Majorelle-inspired

26 My cultural life Broadcaster and

scheme of striking blues and lush greens

singer Cerys Matthews’ inﬂuences

62 Decorator index Soho House

29 Gardens A balcony multitasker, plus vibrant planters and veg seeds to sow now

alumnus James Thurstan Waterworth’s eclectic approach to interior design

30 Planting dreams Meet the next

64 The outdoor revolution Innovative

generation of garden designers and learn how best to commission one yourself

fabrics transforming garden style, plus our pick of the best designs for al fresco living

34 Architecture Historic extensions,

66 Cabana cool Kick back and relax on beach-house-inspired outdoor furniture

a straw sculpture set in nature and Assemble’s new residency at V&A Dundee

35 Architectural icon Ricardo Boﬁll’s postmodern La Muralla housing complex

36 Kitchens & bathrooms Statement washbasins, modern pantries and eco soaps

38 Technology Smart stay-home gadgets 40 At home with Trailblazing Dutch designer Richard Hutten

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76 Summertime sensibilities A peaceful,

141 Wish we were here… Putting

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88 Kernel of wisdom Despite its minimalist and mostly white interior, this east London home exudes an unexpected warmth

151 Stockists Where to buy 162 Treasured Design critic Alice Rawsthorn’s prized piece

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98 Reﬂections on art Acclaimed architect India Mahdavi has created a masterpiece with Domaine du Muy sculpture park’s Silver House

108 Natural instinct Set within a stunning Lombardy landscape, this contemporary Italian villa has eco principles at its core

120 Chasing rainbows This colourful and eclectic Bauhaus-style home in Cape Town reﬂects its owners’ energy and passion

132 The revisited myth On the unspoilt Greek island of Kimolos, an ancient home has been given a vibrant yet respectful update

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s we head into a ninth week of lockdown (team ELLE Deco, ever the early adopters, started our homeworking adventure on 12 March) and in-between seemingly endless Zoom meetings, box-set bingeing and finding ways to avoid eating everything in the fridge, I’m re-reading Alain de Botton’s The Architecture of Happiness, the philosopher’s 2006 exploration of the home. In it, he ascertains that architecture and interior design have the power to influence how we feel and that we should strive to create homes in which we stand the utmost chance of happiness. As we’re all into interiors, that’s hardly going to come as a revelation, but it strikes a chord, especially as one of the few things I’ve loved about quarantine has been the renewed focus on where we live and our relationship with the spaces we inhabit. After all, the home and what it means, how it’s designed and decorated is more important than ever when you’re stuck inside all day, every day. It’s no wonder that online sales of paint and products for the home have boomed over the past few months, as many take the opportunity to improve their surroundings. At ELLE Decoration, we’ve championed the mantra #isolateanddecorate as we search for an uplifting take on the situation we find ourselves in. So, this edition is an ode to the power of positivity and how that can carry us all through the most troubling of times. As spring drifts into a sunny summer, so, too, the houses on our pages are a light-filled joy to behold, bursting with colours and inspiration. Our attention also turns to outdoor spaces and how they extend your home – again, something else needed more than ever… You’ll find our pick of brilliant fabrics, furniture and ideas from garden designers to transform whatever you’re working with. And, while travel plans may be on hold, we’ve spoken to our favourite designers about past trips that fired their creativity. As a result, I’ve already started compiling my must-see list for when things ease. As de Botton points out: ‘Although a house may lack solutions to a great many of its occupants’ ills, its rooms nevertheless give evidence of a happiness to which architecture has made its distinctive contribution.’ Enjoy your homes inside and out, and hang on to the happy right now. I know I’m going to…

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ZEST FOR LIFE While getting away this summer may no longer be on the cards for many of us, Dutch homeware brand &klevering’s latest collection is sure to bring a happy holiday mood directly to your tabletop, via a riot of colour, clashing pattern and kitsch design. Mix and match the painterly ceramics and exotic glass accessories for a joyful, ﬁesta feel. Pieces shown, from approx £22 (madeindesign.co.uk).

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CALIFORNIA DREAMING Founded in LA in 2006, Clare V. is the eponymous apparel brand of Parisian designer Clare Vivier. The fashion label has gained a cult following in the US and has now teamed up with Anthropologie for its ﬁrst foray into homeware. The collection transfers its tongue-in-cheek signature style to tableware, textiles, stationery, candles and even a beach parasol. Cushion, £58; plate, £16; mug, £14, all Clare V. for Anthropologie Maisonette (anthropologie.com).

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SOFT SPOT A truly welcoming armchair is practical as well as comfortable and beautiful. A fact that hasn’t escaped Italian designer Carlo Colombo, who created the ‘Sveva Soft’ armchair for Flexform. Made to cocoon yet support the body, it has a structured shell, goose-down cushion and robust castaluminium swivel base. From £4,012 (interdesignuk.com).

The monolithic ‘Florens’ sideboard is Italian design duo Oscar and Gabriele Buratti’s ﬁrst piece for furniture brand Lema. Ensuring nothing detracts from the beautiful grain of its sleek treated-oak doors, a concealed bronze-painted groove in the top acts as a handle, while hidden joints accentuate its seamless look from every angle. From £6,500 (lema-uk.com).

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‘Week-end’ trolley, £695, Petite Friture (petitefriture.com)

‘Mixture’ ﬂowerpot, £89, Bolia (bolia.com)

‘Half Dome’ lamp, from approx £1,380, Kettal (kettal.com)

‘Zoe Wood Open Air’ chair, £2,246, Meridiani (meridiani.it)

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MARGAUX KELLER The French designer whose playful yet practical style aims to delight and surprise How would you describe your aesthetic? I look for humour and the unexpected in design. Through the products I create, I want to surprise people by playing with everyday codes. What or who inspires you? Daily life and behaviours. Inspiration also comes from the south of France where I come from – the colours, the way of living and Mediterranean spirit. Tell us about your new design for Hartô… When you look at the ‘Eustache’ bench, you feel you’ve glimpsed it somewhere in the past. I wanted to create something between an old piece of furniture and a modern design. It gives the bench a timeless feel. What’s your favourite part of the design process? I love to draw and always have my Moleskine sketchbook with me wherever I go. It’s a moment in the design process where everything is possible, with no constraints. The other amazing part of my job is receiving the ﬁrst prototype; seeing a drawing materialise is magical. What’s next? I’m working on my own brand’s third collection. It’s exciting as we’re producing limited editions created by craftspeople. I’m also working on a new furniture collection for Made.com. margauxkeller.com

PICTURES: LAURE MELONE, MORGANE LE GALL

From left ‘Eustache’ bench, approx £1,030, Margaux Keller for Hartô (hartodesign.fr); ‘Hualos’ vase, approx £367; ‘Garibabou’ mirror, approx £1,380, both Margaux Keller (margauxkeller.com)

Designer and interior architect Pierre Guariche was one of the most prolific lighting innovators of the 1950s, combining distinctive, elegant silhouettes with user-friendly design. French brand Sammode reissued a handful of his timeless pieces in 2019, and this year the collection is bolstered with seven additional archive lights, including the covetable ‘G1’ lamp (pictured), which comes in wall, floor and pendant variations. ‘G1’ floor lamp, from approx £2,142 (studio.sammode.com). ECO DECO

H I D D E N L AY E R S Seeking to ﬁnd a role for the waste material in contemporary furniture production, designer Marco Campardo worked with wood veneer manufacturer Alpi to create ‘George’, a collection constructed from factory offcuts. Discarded scraps of veneer are glued together to form thicker blocks of material, which are then used to construct a series of stools and tables. From £2,820 (monologuelondon.com). JULY 2020 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK 15

SUBTLE CHARM Canadian designer Thom Fougere founded his eponymous Winnipeg studio in 2015 with the aim of investigating how we live and interact with objects in the home. His latest collection, created exclusively for Toronto lifestyle shop and gallery Mjölk, is an ode to slow, subtle design and craftsmanship. It includes the ‘Tambour’ cabinet, a handcrafted solid oak unit with sliding doors that wrap around the back, providing a ‘tactile and auditory experience’. Approx £3,704 (mjolk.ca).

BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT Over the decades, the UK has garnered a reputation for combining design innovation with heritage, wit and a dash of daring attitude. New book Bold British Design by interiors editor Emilio Pimentel-Reid and photographer Sarah Hogan, delves into the worlds of some of Britain’s best-loved creatives and offers insider access to their homes, studios and processes, as well as advice on how to create an original, personality-ﬁlled pad (Quadrille, £30; out 11 June).

New from Alessandra Salaris of Milan-based Studio Salaris, the ‘Innesti Ricerca’ vases are a collection of sculptural vessels born from the meeting of man-made and natural materials. Stone offcuts and resin and metal shapes collide to create contrasts between transparency, texture and colour, rendering every piece unique. £960 each (mintshop.co.uk).

PICTURES: SARAH HOGAN, QUADRILLE PUBLISHING, MINT/INGE CLEMENTE

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SUNSET ORANGE Pay homage to the setting sun with a dining scheme that merges ﬁery orange with vivid pink, cooled down by tan leather, pale wood and crisp white 2

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1 ‘Silhouettes’ jacquard fabric in ‘Fuchsia’, £100 per m, Jean-Paul Gaultier for Lelièvre (lelievreparis.com) 2 ‘Rime’ pendant lamp by TAF Studio, from £179, Muuto (muuto.com) 3 ‘Silky Strings’ wallcovering in ‘Orange Tourmaline’, £51 per m, Phillip Jefferies (phillipjefferies.com) 4 ‘Carmine’ absolute matt emulsion, £47 for 2.5 litres, Little Greene (littlegreene.com) 5 ‘Sienna Sunset’ poster (50x70cm), £21.95, Desenio (desenio.co.uk) 6 (and opposite)‘Rea’ leather chair by Paolo Tilche, £1,305, De Padova (depadova.com) 7 Handmade ceramic large scalloped serving bowl, £405, Edition 94 (theedition94.com) 8 ‘Glass Carafe’ in ‘Rose/Amber’, £68, A New Tribe (anewtribe.co.uk) 9 ‘Miranda’ bowl in ‘Seville Orange’, £33, Iittala (iittala.com) 10 ‘Round Dining Table 91’ in ‘Birch and White’ by Alvar Aalto for Artek, £1,434, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk) 11 ‘Fisola’ cushion, £25, Habitat (habitat.co.uk) 12 ‘Modern Hilo’ tufted rug, from £29, Urban Outﬁtters (urbanoutﬁtters.com)

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Northern POWER house Norway’s most forward-thinking and socially engaged manufacturers and designers are all brought together in the sixth annual ‘Norwegian Presence’ programme, only this time the format is fully digital Usually a hotly anticipated highlight of the Milan Design Week calendar, ‘Norwegian Presence’ brings the country’s most visionary designers to the fore and takes the pulse of the country’s craft and design industry. Despite the festival’s cancellation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the inﬂuential programme launched digitally, without a physical exhibition space, in April, with pieces and prototypes from 11 designer-makers and seven manufacturers. Picking up where last year’s show left off, it delves further into the concept of sustainability and concern for the environment with several key themes. ‘Spirit of experimentation’ focuses on manipulating materials to achieve the unexpected; ‘Design from beginning to end’ looks at holistic approaches and circular production; ‘Fix and ﬂex’ focuses on products that are easy to repair and built for longevity; ‘Sustainability on an industrial scale’ highlights the Norwegian manufacturers leading the way and proving that environmentallyminded production can also be commercially viable.

The showcase has always been a champion of emerging young talent. This year’s new names to watch include British-born, Oslobased Poppy Lawman, who has created ‘Papirstein’, a stool made from compressed paper pulp dyed with natural rosehip ink; recent graduate Tobias Berg Johannessen with his ‘Kvitre’ chair, which has easily repairable or replaceable parts; and Vilde Hagelund, the recipient of Design and Architecture Norway (DOGA)’s Newcomer Award for 2020. Hagelund’s two pieces are taken from her ‘Objectum’ project, which saw the designer make 60 objects, all from local birch, in 60 days in order to gain a deep working knowledge of the material’s properties. ‘Pedestal’ tables are machine-made with hand-carved, tactile details, while her ‘Remissus’ trays are entirely handcrafted and inspired by the organic contours of water droplets. We’re certain we’ll be hearing more from 2020’s alumni in the near future, so head to the website for a taste of what tomorrow could become. norwegianpresence.no

THIS YEAR’S SHOWCASE DELVES INTO THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

PICTURES: NORWEGIAN PRESENCE

Clockwise from above Vilde Hagelund’s handcrafted soap-washed birch ‘Remissus’ trays; Tobias Berg Johannessen’s sturdy, minimalist ‘Kvitre’ chair; Poppy Lawman’s ‘Papirstein’ stools, made entirely from recyclable, degradable and renewable material

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SUPER TROOPERS Swedish practice Note Design Studio has created two ﬂexible systems for furniture brand Fogia: the ‘Supersoft’ sofa and ‘Supersolid’ tables. The concept behind the sofa system (with over 20 modules) was to achieve maximum softness without losing shape or support. Meanwhile, the small and sturdy ‘Supersolid’ series stands in striking contrast, with its geometric forms that can be used as stools, footrests or tables. ‘Supersolid’ tables, from £700, and ‘Supersoft’ sofas, from £6,400 ( fogia.se).

NESTING INSTINCT Finding the experience of buying bedlinen confusing and also expensive, husband-andwife team Nick and Jo James founded Bedfolk with the aim of simplifying things. Banishing industry jargon and thread counts, their brand sells just four types of high-quality cotton and linen bedding, all ethically made in Portugal. The latest collection – ‘Linen’ – has a relaxed, summery look and feel and comes in three colourways. Best of all, it requires no ironing. Double duvet bundle, from £139 (bedfolk.com).

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Four of our favourite Instagram accounts for a positive pick-me-up

@PIERRE. Y O VA N O V I T C H Packed with the stuff dream homes are made of, the architectural designer’s idiosyncratic style makes for a feed fuelled by bold design choices and delightful details.

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Dedicated to ‘ﬁnding beautiful things’, The Eclect unearths unusual and lust-worthy interiors, architecture, art and design from around the world and curates them in a harmonious, tonal fashion.

This nature-loving account delivers a breath of fresh air and a healthy dose of wanderlust via the travels of photographer co-founders India and Magnus, who seek out green spaces to soothe the soul.

Dip a toe in the London-based interior design studio’s colourful universe to discover its latest projects and helpful tips, plus nose around co-founders Jordan and Russell’s joyful abode.

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RICHARD HERRE The diverse work of this forgotten 1920s German modernist designer is enjoying a much-deserved revival Germany during the Weimar Republic (1919-1933) was a momentous place to be. Creativity was unbounded – this was the era that gave us Fritz Lang’s futuristic ﬁlm Metropolis (1927), as well as the Bauhaus design school – but so was political corruption and social unrest. In this febrile atmosphere, the rationalist architecture of Adolf Loos and the streamlined furniture of Mies van der Rohe must have felt like a sharp antidote. These names are now legend, unlike that of Richard Herre (1885-1959). Though he was prominent throughout the 1920s, World War II obliterated Herre’s reputation: his studio was blown up in an air raid in 1944, along with most of his work, and thereafter examples of his furniture survived only in family collections. Thankfully, that’s about to change. His son, Frank, an architect, and musician grandson Max have collaborated with German manufacturer e15 to put his designs back into production. Their ﬁrst two launches – the ‘Stuttgart’ chair, a simple curved form in oak or walnut with a removable seat in fabric, leather or wicker, and the ‘Zet’ kilim, which reveals Herre’s flair for colour and

WORDS: AMY BRADFORD

HERRE’S STUDIO WAS BLOWN UP IN AN AIR RAID IN 1944, ALONG WITH MOST OF HIS WORK

From top The reissued ‘Zet’ kilim; and ‘Stuttgart’ chairs, both e15; Herre’s original designs in a German home in 1927; and reimagined for today

graphic pattern – date back to 1926, when the designer was at the height of his powers. Herre trained as an architect, but moved in artistic circles. He was friends with the painter and choreographer Oskar Schlemmer and a member of the art collective Üecht (meaning genuine). He was also strongly influenced by the Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity) movement that suffused the 1920s German art world. Associated primarily with portraits by the likes of Otto Dix, it sought to depict the world in unflinching, realistic detail. As practised by Herre, this translated to pure, functional forms, stripped of unnecessary ornament. Herre designed only one building; he was more interested in interior architecture. As a member of the Deutscher Werkbund – an association of craftspeople, architects and industrial designers that preceded the Bauhaus – he created interiors for one of the homes on Stuttgart’s Weissenhof model estate, built in 1927 to showcase the best new German architecture. It was here that the ‘Zet’ rug made its first appearance, along with a full set of furniture and lighting. In the spirit of the Werkbund – whose motto was ‘from sofa cushions to city-building’ – Herre explored every aspect of design, but then went further still. He wrote poetry and essays, illustrated book covers and posters, and translated French architect Le Corbusier’s Le Modulor books into German. And now, his remarkable talent is finally getting the recognition it deserves. ‘Richard Herre Collection’ by e15, from £1,225, Viaduct (viaduct.co.uk). JULY 2020 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK 21

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ETHIMO An affinity with nature runs through this outdoor furniture brand’s DNA ‘Our mission is simple,’ says Gian Paolo Migliaccio, the CEO of Italian outdoor furniture company Ethimo, ‘it’s to create contemporary design with a strong connection to nature, both in our use of materials and the way in which our furniture relates to its environment.’ It makes perfect sense, seeing as the 10-year-old, family-owned firm, known for its high-end furniture, lighting and textiles, was born from its long-held relationship with the outdoors. The Moutan Botanical Centre, the countryside home of Ethimo’s headquarters in northern Lazio, a central region of Italy in which Rome lies, is a privately owned park. Founded by Migliaccio’s wife Francesca Confidati’s family more than 40 years ago, it possesses the largest and rarest collection of tree peonies in the world. ‘We were looking for refined, comfortable and complete solutions capable of defining the trends of living en plein air with style and quality,’ explains Migliaccio. And so the brand was born. All paths meander back to nature for Ethimo, with its sophisticated but refreshingly relaxed designs that are very much influenced by the Mediterranean. Materials are key: mahogany from responsible sources, lava stone and marble. It was one of the first companies to use pickled teak and is also known for its recyclable synthetic fabrics. The need to trailblaze is clearly part of the company’s ethos and, in 2017, Ethimo was the first design brand to produce a collection, created by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez, specifically suited to high-altitude, mountain

environments. The ‘Eivissa’ outdoor pavilion structure by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, which launched in 2019, was another standout moment. ‘Collection after collection, we’re constantly trying to ﬁnd new solutions and follow roads not taken by others,’ says Migliaccio. Bestsellers thus far include the ‘Knit’ lounge armchair and ‘Swing’ sofa by the French designer Patrick Norguet – with both ranges extended this year to include new pieces – as well as the ‘Esedra’ armchair by Luca Nichetto. According to Migliaccio, 2020 is about capturing a ‘tribal spirit that breaks the classic patterns of outdoor living; a new way of living in nature’. The ‘Rafael’ collection by Paola Navone is a case in point: ‘A family of seating options for any time of day; for your morning coffee, a snooze in the shade or a gin and tonic at sunset,’ says the designer herself. It’s an approach to life outdoors we can all get on board with (ethimo.com). 22 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK JULY 2020

From top The ‘Grand Life’ Collection by Christophe Pillet; Patrick Norguet’s ‘Swing’ club armchair; ‘Pluvia’ dining chairs by Luca Nichetto; ‘Rafael’ lounge armchairs, daybed and coffee table by Paola Navone

WORDS: BECKY SUNSHINE PICTURES: BERNARD TOUILLON, MAURO MATTIOLI

‘WE’RE CONSTANTLY TRYING TO FIND NEW SOLUTIONS AND FOLLOW ROADS NOT TAKEN BY OTHERS’

DESIGN DNA

MOLTENI&C The furniture brand that helped put Italian design on the map through its passion for quality craftsmanship Although his entrepreneurial spirit would see him become a hugely influential figure in Italian design, when it came to his passions, Angelo Molteni didn’t fall very far from the humble roots of his family tree. He learnt to love wood from a young age thanks to his uncle, a joiner, before becoming a craftsman himself. In 1934, the ambitious young maker set up his own artisan workshop behind his house in the province of Monza and Brianza, a region celebrated for its expertise in fine furniture-making. The business grew steadily thanks to Angelo’s reputation for turning out high-quality pieces, while his wife Giuseppina joined the firm after attending accounting school to learn how to look after the books. By 1947, ‘Arredamenti di Angelo Molteni’ (the Furnishings of Angelo Molteni, as it was known) was less of a workshop, more of a factory, with over 60 employees – although craftsmanship and quality remained paramount. In the post-war boom, Italians were starting their lives again from scratch and the demand for furniture accelerated. In response, Angelo began producing pieces not just to order, but to hold in stock – an unusual approach for the time. He also began buying the raw materials, gaining full control of his own supply chain, from tree trunk to finished furniture. In 1955, Molteni asked Swiss designer Werner Blasner to create a chest of drawers – the first in a long list of future collaborations with talent from around the globe. The chest was awarded a prestigious prize, marking Molteni out as a pioneer of modern design, pursuing the latest innovations and techniques while never losing sight of its values. But Angelo’s vision went beyond his own brand. In 1961, he united with a handful of other manufacturers to establish the Salone del Mobile, now the biggest furniture fair in the world and an event so ingrained in the industry that the decision to cancel this year due to the Covid-19 outbreak, sent designers, brands and buyers into an unsettling spin. However the pandemic changes the industry now, one thing is certain: with the forward-looking attitude of its founder embedded into its DNA, Molteni&C is sure to lead the way (molteni.it).

E A R LY Y E A R S Molteni&C fast became known as a byword for high-quality products LEFT A snapshot taken in 1947 of the Molteni employees; Angelo can be seen standing on the far left end of the front row, while his four-year old son Carlo stands further in to his left RIGHT Newlyweds Angelo and Guiseppina in 1941. Guiseppina was a forward-thinking woman, and always very much involved in the business LEFT Molteni’s ﬁrst modern piece of furniture designed by Werner Blaser in 1955. Though not produced at the time, a limited number were reissued in 2016 as MHC.1 and two new non-numbered verisons are now available

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WHY IT’S RIGHT NOW

Classic Italian style that never fades ABOVE Now run by Carlo Molteni (Angelo’s son), since 2016 creative direction has been in the hands of Belgian designer and architect Vincent Van Duysen, whose elegant minimalism graces everything from new showrooms to storage systems. He’s also introduced more international talent to the Molteni family, most recently Canadian duo Yabu Pushelberg, who designed 2019’s much-lauded ‘Surf’ modular sofa system (above)

‘I FEEL VERY HONOURED TO CREATIVELY DIRECT A COMPANY THAT HAS SO MUCH HERITAGE, KNOWLEDGE, PASSION AND DEDICATION’ VINCENT VAN DUYSEN, CREATIVE DIRECTOR

B R E A K O U T M O M E N T S How the brand

carved the way for modern Italian design

WORDS: KATE WORTHINGTON

BELOW The poster of the inaugural Salone del Mobile in Milan in 1961. The furniture fair was an initiative created by 12 Italian brands including Molteni&C

ABOVE, AND RIGHT In 2009, Molteni&C delved into the Gio Ponti archives and, after several years of research and development, reissued a collection of the great Italian designer’s iconic pieces in 2012. It included the D.153.1 armchair and the D.555.1 small table (both pictured), thereby introducing a whole new generation to Ponti’s masterpieces

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M Y C U LT U R A L L I F E

CERYS MATTHEWS We ask an arbiter of style what they’re reading, viewing and more

Growing up in Wales, in the heart of a minority culture, makes you realise early on that there’s more than one way to skin a cat. I try to throw the net as wide as I can when looking for great recordings, regardless of origin and language. I’m currently listening to guitarist and singer Snooks Eaglin – his voice is like velvet. One of my career highlights was interviewing New Orleans musician and performer Allen Toussaint (1) just before he died. He told me stories of being in a band with Snooks when they 1 were teenagers and the image of these brilliant musicians, young and carefree, will stay with me forever. It’s impossible to pick out a favourite guest from my 6 Music show – it’s the smorgasbord of people that I enjoy best. 4

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3 One minute I’ll be chatting to Stephen Fry about Greek myths or astronaut Helen Sharman about being the first Briton in space, then we might enjoy poetry with Michael Rosen and a chat with one of the engineers behind The Shard, Roma Agrawal. I like to think of the show as the Sunday papers in radio form. My favourite film has to be Blades 2 of Glory with Will Ferrell and Jon Heder (2). It’s just so silly – I love it. My most memorable travel adventure was trekking to the Everest base camp in Nepal (3) last year with my two sons. The terrain changes, the plants change, the weather changes on a sixpence, and then you see your first glimpse of the elusive Everest – unbelievable. The Nepalese and Sherpa culture is beautiful. I totally recommend doing it – it is doable, we saw an 81-year-old walking the trails. A recent cultural highlight was a trip to see our 3.2 million-year-old ancestor, ‘Lucy’, at the National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa (4). During my stay, we ate great vegetarian and vegan food, drank tej – local honey wine – and visited the cultural hub Fendika on a Friday night for some of the best live music I’ve seen. If I won the lottery, I’d buy a Picasso for my house – Le Rêve (5) would be nice – and a massive indoor hammock in which to lie and look at it. My favourite quote is from Confucius: ‘It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.’ I’m looking forward to the end of this most peculiar chapter, but thus far it’s been okay. We’ve been trying to do those slow things at home – sowing seeds, reading, cooking to Spotify playlists and just spending time with each other.

WORDS: CAT OLLEY PICTURES: BBC/DEAN CHALKLEY, GETTY IMAGES/ROBERT HARDING WORLD IMAGERY, ALAMY, ©SUCCESSION PICASSO/DACS/ONLINE PICASSO PROJECT, GETTY IMAGES

As frontwoman of indie outﬁt Catatonia, Cerys Matthews was at the forefront of 1990s Welsh cultural renaissance Cool Cymru. Now a beloved broadcaster on BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music, she’s a staple of the summer festival circuit as both presenter and performer, and was awarded an MBE for services to music in 2014. That same year, Matthews co-founded wild craft, food and music weekend The Good Life Experience – ‘a festival for curious types like me’ – and has since penned Where the Wild Cooks Go (Penguin, £25), a collection of recipes, cocktails, music and poems that delves into the folklore of fruit and vegetables. ‘It’s like a history of the world through the prism of tomatoes,’ she says.

GARDENS /

SMALL WONDER Italian outdoor brand Unopiù has teamed up with design ﬁrm Meneghello Paolelli Associati to create a new modular system that transforms balconies and terraces into multifunctional ‘rooms’. Made from iroko, a durable hardwood that’s suited to the outdoors, the supporting frame is ﬁxed to walls or ceilings while a series of powder-coated aluminium accessories, including window boxes, pots, cupboards, shelves, worktops, clotheslines and screens can be arranged as desired. From approx £105 for a shelf (unopiu.eu).

SEEDS TO SOW NOW New climbing bean ‘Sunshine’ lives up to its name, its long, stringless pods glowing yellow among the foliage. Sow in June or July for harvests from August (thompsonmorgan.com).

WORDS: NATASHA GOODFELLOW PICTURES: ALAMY

Pak choi can be picked as baby leaves for salads or left to mature to full heads for steaming and stir-fries. ‘Red Choi’ has beautifully coloured leaves and is slow to bolt (mrfothergills.co.uk).

SCENT OF SCOTLAND The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh might be currently closed, but that doesn’t stop us celebrating its 350th anniversary this year. Show your support by buying a bottle of its new ‘Kingdom Botanica’ eau de parfum – a collaboration with Kingdom Scotland, Scotland’s ﬁrst fragrance house – which evokes the diversity of the garden’s unique plant collection, a vital resource for global bioresearch and conservation. £120 (rbgeshop.org).

OFF THE GRID A Parisian client, who wanted some ‘out-of-the-ordinary planters’ for her balcony, inspired French garden designer Julie Harrison to create a range of eye-catching geometric mosaic pots. The latest addition to the 10-strong collection is ‘Frida’ (pictured), its vibrant colourway an homage to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. From approx £98 ( julepaysage.com). Did you realise those bright pink pickles so delicious in Middle Eastern food are turnips? Fast-growing ‘Tokyo Cross’ produces small, sweet roots that can be eaten raw (crocus.co.uk).

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Planting dreams We introduce four rising stars of garden design, whose fresh thinking is bringing new ideas to outdoor spaces around the country

K R I S T I A N R E AY B R I S T O L

Kristian’s garden at last year’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park won him the title of Young Designer of the Year

The RHS Young Designer of the Year 2019 studied landscape architecture and now works part-time for a practice in Bath while continuing to undertake his own commissions. Why garden design? ‘I love working with living materials. As time passes and planting matures, wildlife moves in and a garden starts to develop a life of its own. That’s when the excitement starts.’ Describe your approach. ‘I aim to understand the spirit of a place, working sensitively with the unique character of the landscape.’ Do you have any signature plants and materials? ‘I enjoy experimenting with different styles and material palettes. However, designing with grasses and fragrant perennials planted in a relaxed Mediterranean style is something that I’m into at the moment.’ Favourite project so far? ‘Designing a garden at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park last year was fantastic. Show gardens allow for some really exciting opportunities that would be difficult or impractical in a real garden.’ What would be your dream project? ‘I’d like to design some larger public parks and hopefully my own garden, as I’m running out of room in my ﬂat for any more house plants!’ Sum up your work in three words: ‘Modernist, romantic, relaxed.’ ( kristianreay.uk)

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ALEXANDRA NOBLE LONDON Alexandra studied architecture and worked for Luciano Giubbilei Design before starting her eponymous business in 2017. She favours ﬂower-rich planting schemes to help promote biodiversity and counteract environmental damage. Why garden design? ‘I really love the collaborative process of making gardens and especially relish the chance to work with expert growers, as well as renowned suppliers.’ Describe your style. ‘I’m drawn to design that has a hint of the ephemeral, whimsical or surreal. I’m also a believer in simplicity of layout and limiting the number of different materials used in a scheme.’ Do you have any signature plants and materials? ‘I’ve long loved umbellifers, grasses and herbs. I particularly enjoy juxtaposing naturalistic plants with hard materials that have a sense of solidity.’ Your garden design inspirations? ‘Peter Zumthor’s “Hortus Conclusus” Serpentine Pavilion (2011), with planting by Piet Oudolf, has stayed with me vividly. I also love the work of American minimal artists Donald Judd and Carl Andre.’ Currently working on… ‘I have just ﬁnished the planting design for a garden overlooking Hampstead Heath ponds, and I’m now working on other private residential projects across the south of England.’ Sum up your work in three words: ‘Romantic, considered, geometric.’ (alexandranoble.com)

Alexandra’s entry at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in 2014 featured nine pools and ‘modern meadow’ planting

‘I ENJOY TAKING SOMETHING CONCEPTUAL AND TRANSLATING IT INTO A TANGIBLE, PHYSICAL SPACE THAT WILL GROW AND DEVELOP OVER TIME’

PICTURES: JESSICA GREENWOOD, GARY ROGERS, RHS / LUKE MACGREGOR, ©JOANNA KOSSAK

Tom’s multi-award-winning design for Cancer Research UK at last year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

TOM SIMPSON LONDON Graduating top of his class at London College of Garden Design in 2016, Tom has worked on projects all over the country, and won three awards for his entry at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2019. Why garden design? ‘I enjoy the creative and problem-solving process, whereby you can take something conceptual and translate it into a tangible, physical space – one that will grow and develop over time.’ Describe your style. ‘Clean, crisp hard landscaping mixed with romantic planting. I’m drawn to bold curves.’ Do you have any signature plants and materials? ‘Clipped hedging and simple topiary forms for structure. Large-format stone paving cut in clean lines mixed with natural boulders, gravel and soft, textured planting.’ Your garden design inspirations? ‘Kim Wilkie, whose bold, contemporary designs draw on the history of landscape; Jacques Wirtz, whose striking simplicity created some spectacular spaces; and Isabel and Julian Bannerman, whom I worked for at their garden in Cornwall and who inspired me to pursue a career in garden design.’ Sum up your work in three words: ‘Bold, driven, intuitive.’ (tomsimpsondesign.com) JULY 2020 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK 31

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YOUR PERFECT SPACE We share our tips on how to get the best results when commissioning a garden designer WHERE TO SEARCH Alongside show gardens, magazine articles, personal recommendations and the websites of professional bodies such as the Society of Garden Designers (sgd.org.uk) and the British Association of Landscape Industries (bali.org.uk), look at Instagram. It’s a great place to search out designers whose aesthetic appeals – not only for its immediacy but because designers often post pictures of their inspirations and work in progress, giving a broader sense of their approach and ethos.

W H AT T O L O O K F O R As with anything in life, the key to success is working with people who share your vision. As designer Adolfo Harrison (adolfoharrison.com) says, ‘You might only commission a garden once in your life so, beyond the garden itself, it should be an amazing journey, an exciting opportunity to create your own environment. Use your initial consultation with a designer to understand their process and how you ﬁt into it, and to brainstorm ideas and see if there’s an energy between you where you think you can work together.’

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P R O PA G AT I N G D A N SNOWDONIA A self-confessed plantaholic, Dan graduated from Capel Manor College in 2009 and enjoys using rare species in his gardens, some of them spied on his travels. Why garden design? ‘It combines two of my favourite things: the natural world and creativity.’ Describe your style. ‘Playful and contextual. I love coming up with unique and beautiful solutions to the limitations of speciﬁc outdoor spaces, be they shady, odd-shaped, exposed or with poor soil.’ Do you have any signature plants? ‘Shrubs, though not the nondescript blobs associated with that word. Schefflera are my go-to genus for structural focal points, and I wouldn’t be without scented daphnes.’ Your garden design inspirations? ‘I’m a big fan of Jimi Blake’s irreverent plantings at Hunting Brook Gardens in Ireland – putting cacti or desert aeoniums in a border, and dotting shrubs and trees through a space with a carpet of herbaceous plants and grasses below.’ Currently working on… ‘A new Maggie’s cancer care centre in Cambridge. It’s a wonderful life-changing charity, and they appreciate how the design and planting of a space can positively affect the experience of being there.’ Sum up your work in three words: ‘Playful, bold, botanical.’ (propagatingdan.com) 32 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK JULY 2020

Every garden designer works slightly differently, but all should listen to you to ﬁnd out what you want from your outdoor space, and suggest ideas on how to make the best use of it. ‘Part of the challenge is to use our knowledge of space, soil and light etc, to come up with ideas that can open up a whole other world,’ says Harriet Farlam, of Farlam & Chandler (farlamandchandler.com). Once a brief is agreed, the designer will produce outline plans, followed by a masterplan, detailed construction drawings and planting plans to enable the garden to be built. They will usually manage the tendering process and run the works on site, and often offer maintenance services, too.

PRACTICALITIES Bear in mind that good garden design, like any substantial remodelling of your home, is not cheap or speedy. As a very rough guide, a small London back garden (10 x 5 metres) could cost from £25,000 and it may well take ﬁve to six months from the ﬁrst meeting before building work can begin.

DON’T FORGET Unlike interiors, gardens are living entities that need ongoing care. ‘Making the garden really happens in the years after the landscapers have left,’ says Farlam. ‘If clients understand that, then that’s the recipe for a brilliant garden in the future.’

WORDS: NATASHA GOODFELLOW PICTURES: – MMGI/MARIANNE MAJERUS

Dan’s lawn-free, Eastern-inspired design for a private London residence

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MAKE HAY It may look like a giant haystack, but this thatched structure is actually a sculpture by artists Heather Peak and Ivan Morison. The pair, known collectively as Studio Morison, have installed the straw hut in the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve in Cambridgeshire. Based on the idea that nature can help people to battle depression, it provides a chance to immerse oneself in the landscape. ‘The sculpture offers a space to reﬂect on troubling thoughts as well as an opportunity to still the mind for a while,’ explains Morison (morison.info).

D I G I TA L C R A F T Architecture collective Assemble has taken up a residency at the V&A Dundee. Over six months,

the Turner Prize-winning group will work with local young people to reproduce fragments of the city’s historic buildings. Using digital devices like 3D scanners, as well as traditional tools, they will fabricate a series of cast panels to form an entire room interior. Called ‘Making Room’, the installation plans to take shape in the galleries this summer, before being moved to Dundee’s Central Library later on (vam.ac.uk/dundee; assemblestudio.co.uk).

The ruins of a parchment factory form the walls of this characterful extension, designed by Will Gamble Architects, for a Victorian house in Northamptonshire. Gamble had to persuade his client not to demolish the old stone walls. Instead, they slotted a new structure in behind, creating an open-plan kitchen and dining space, and a unique courtyard garden. ‘The ruin tells a story of the building’s past; we felt that this needed to be preserved and celebrated,’ says Gamble (willgamblearchitects.com).

Cabin fever London-based George King Architects has extended a 17th-century cottage in Wales with a cosy, timber-clad reading room. The space can be completely opened up on sunny days, thanks to sliding glass walls that disappear behind three bookcases, while custommade plywood furniture creates relaxing places to sit and observe the garden (georgekingarchitects.com).

WORDS: AMY FREARSON PICTURES: JOHAN DEHLIN, STUDIO MORISON AND CHARLES EMERSON

OUT OF THE RUBBLE

ARCHITECTURAL ICON

LA MURALLA ROJA, SPAIN, BY RICARDO BOFILL

WORDS: AMY FREARSON PICTURES: FRED GUILLAUD, JEANETTE HÄGGLUND

A postmodern Mediterranean seaside fortress in striking shades of pastel pink and baby blue Perched on a cliff in Spain’s Costa Blanca, this experimental housing complex combines the mind-boggling geometries of an MC Escher drawing with the colour palette of a Wes Anderson movie. It’s called La Muralla Roja, or ‘the red wall’, although it is more like a maze, composed of interlocking staircases, bridges and terraces that also come in vivid shades of pink and blue. The building was designed by Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill, a man who embraced postmodernism and who famously created his home and studio in an abandoned cement factory on the outskirts of Barcelona. La Muralla Roja is one of several radical structures by Bofill that make up the seaside resort of La Manzanera. The scheme was developed in the mid-1960s, early on in Bofill’s career and not long after his return from a field trip to the Algerian desert. Having learned from the Tuareg people about their adobe mud huts, the architect channelled the spirit of North Africa into his design. With its towering walls, the building offered a modern reinterpretation of the fortified kasbah. The complex contains 50 homes, including studio flats and two- and three-bedroom apartments, laid out as a grid of tessellating crosses, with bathrooms and kitchens grouped around the intersection of each cross. Shared facilities are dotted across the rooftops, including a secluded swimming pool and a series of solariums, designed to appeal to tourists and local families alike. The colours were chosen to deliberately contrast with the scenery and ensure that the building looks different from every angle. Reds and pinks were applied to exterior walls, while a variety of shades of blue were selected for use on the ground surfaces and staircases, creating different effects in relationship with the sky and ocean. Nearly five decades since its completion, La Muralla Roja’s bold aesthetic has helped re-popularise the building for an Instagram generation, turning it into a hotspot for fashion shoots and selfies. It has become a piece of architecture that not only offers a utopian vision, but also embodies a sense of joy. JULY 2020 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK 35

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TOP BRASS Italian brand Antoniolupi has been at the leading edge of bathroom design since the 1950s. One of its most striking pieces, launched in 2018, is Carlo Columbo’s ‘Albume’ washbasin: its conical base and two sink shapes come in an array of materials and colours, which can be combined as desired. Now there are two new metallic options in the mix, with the ‘Bronze’ and ‘Brass’ ﬁnishes ushering in a warm, opulent feel. From approx £2,764 (antoniolupi.it).

GIVE IT SOME WEDGE

A much-coveted kitchen feature, the larder’s resurgence has grown steadily since Suffolkbased cabinetmaker Plain English introduced its bespoke version in 2006. Now sister brand British Standard has produced its own, more accessible, off-the-peg design. Reﬂecting the pared-back signature style of the ﬁrm, it has simple shelving, pull-out trays and customisable elements that include the paint colour, hardware and worktop. From £3,900 (britishstandardcupboards.co.uk).

LATHER UP Diptyque’s skincare products are now proudly free from controversial ingredients such as parabens and silicones. Just as eco-conscious is the new packaging: the elegant glass bottles, perfect for adorning sinks, can be reﬁlled with 350ml recyclable pouches. ‘Exfoliating Hand Wash’, ‘Velvet Hand Lotion’,‘Softening Hand Wash’, from £45 each; reﬁlls, from £26 (diptyqueparis.com).

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MODERN PANTRY

The ‘JT Wedge’ is kitchen specialist Jack Trench’s take on the traditional splashback. Seemingly carved from a solid block of marble, the freestanding design doubles up as a storage ledge for worktop essentials, such as oils and condiments, and can be made to bespoke dimensions in Corian or any type of marble. From £2,950 ( jacktrench.co.uk).

TECHNOLOGY / THREE OF THE BEST S M A RT L O C K S F O R E V E RY H O M E

NUKI ‘COMBO 2.0’ Completely invisible from the outside, so as not to destroy your property’s appeal, Nuki’s ‘Combo 2.0’ is easy to ﬁt and allows you to unlock your door without even getting your phone out of your pocket. Plus, send one-time-only access codes to friends and family. From £259 (nuki.io).

BUSINESS-CLASS SOUND

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN Brighter evenings mean more time in the garden, but once the sun goes down, you’ll need lighting. Philips Hue’s new additions to its outdoor range include ‘Appear’, which provides an upwards and downwards beam, ‘Resonate’, for a triangular glow, and the ‘Lily XL’ spotlight, for dramatic illumination. Connect to the Philips Hue ‘Bridge’ for smart control via voice or the app, switching between the 16,000 colour options. £129.99 each (meethue.com).

SKIP TO THE BEAT Sales of indoor gym equipment have surged during lockdown, but for those without space for an exercise bike or the desire to spend 30 minutes with a virtual Joe Wicks, there’s Tangram’s ‘Smart Rope’. LEDs in the rope display ﬁtness data as you skip – satisfying and simple. £80, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). 38 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK JULY 2020

KLEVIO ‘ONE’ A solution for people living in apartments, this gadget connects to your building’s intercom system to provide smart access to communal and private doors – all via one device. Only visible from inside your home, it works without the need for a new lock. From £299, plus £250 installation fee (klevio.com).

BRISANT SECURE ‘ULTION SMART’ So certain is this brand of its smart lock’s security, it offers a £1,000 guarantee. Open hands-free, from the app, with voice control via Amazon Alexa or Apple’s Siri, or using a key, and for peace of mind the old-fashioned method still works. From £229 (brisant-secure.com).

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Since it launched its ﬁrst smartly engineered fountain pens in 1906, German ﬁrm Montblanc has been synonymous with executive style. In recent years, the brand has expanded its focus beyond the written word and now, with the arrival of the ‘MB01’ headphones, it’s proving as serious about sound as it is about penmanship. In grey, brown or black leather, all offer wireless audio, with up to 20 hours of active noise cancelling and Google Assistant voice control built in. £525 (montblanc.com).

GAME of

LIFE Play is important in the home of trailblazing Dutch designer Richard Hutten, who believes in the power of optimism to change design, and the world Words CLARE SARTIN Photography FILIPPO BAMBERGHI/PHOTOFOYER

Living area A pair of grey ‘AVL Glyder’ sofas by Joep van Lieshout for Lensvelt are paired with a red ‘Elephant’ chair by Ineke Hans and a ‘Spun’ spinning top chair by Thomas Heatherwick for Magis. The red ﬂoor lamp is the ‘Big Shadow’ by Marcel Wanders for Cappellini and the cabinet (detail, left) is the ‘3 Minus 1’ by Richard Hutten. Behind the cabinet sits a ‘Knotted’ chair by Marcel Wanders for Cappellini and a chair Richard designed for the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. An ‘Eames Elephant’ by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra ﬁnds a home here, too Portrait Richard Hutten poses atop ‘Skyline Rotterdam’ cabinets he designed

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ast year, designer Richard Hutten set himself a personal mission: to not design a single thing using plastic. It’s a goal that tested his seemingly limitless positivity. ‘I found out it’s almost fucking impossible!’ he jokes. ‘It’s a challenge, and I like challenges, but this is a tough one.’ We needn’t worry, though, because if anyone possesses the stamina for the task ahead it’s Richard, who has been at the forefront of eco design since the early days of his career. Graduating from Design Academy Eindhoven in 1991, he set up his eponymous studio the very same year and in 1993 became involved in the ﬂedgling Droog design movement. Alongside fellow inﬂuential designers, from Hella Jongerius to Marcel Wanders, he shaped the group’s wry sense of humour (droog means dry in Dutch), raising important social and environmental issues with a smile. ‘At the beginning, a lot of the work we were doing addressed over-production and over-consumption,’ says Richard, ‘but nobody was listening.’ Today, the design landscape may be different, with sustainability very much in the spotlight, but Richard still faced hurdles when, in 2008, he turned his own house, a former garage in Rotterdam that he shares with his three children, Abel, Boris and Wolf, into an example of energyneutral living. ‘People thought I was crazy,’ he recalls. ‘I even had to pay a penalty to take my home off the grid, but now everybody calls me a visionary.’ The property uses three heat pumps, buried 150 metres underground, and solar panels on the roof to provide all of the power it needs. Of course, a glance around Richard’s home shows that plastic, his current adversary, is still present among many of the pieces on display. Indeed, one of his most famous designs is the

Top Artworks by Erwin Olaf hang above a rocking horse made by Richard’s father. The blue side table is the ‘Diana B’ by Konstantin Grcic for Classicon Above A ‘Rag’ chair by Tejo Remy for Droog sits beneath Richard’s large collection of designer chairs

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‘Dombo’ mug he created for Gispen, the Dutch furniture brand he has been art director of since 2008. With its oversized plastic ears, designed to be easy for young children to hold, it may not follow his current ethos, but it is fun and, importantly, durable. This sense of an object’s longevity is something that is similarly important to the designer. ‘Everything I buy for my home is chosen very carefully, because I want to live with it for the rest of my life,’ he explains. It’s a sentiment he hopes the people who purchase his creations share. Most of the pieces dotted throughout this exhibition-like space, though, aren’t bought but exchanged, designer to designer. This is a multicoloured swap shop of a house. ‘They get something from me, and I get something from them,’ says Richard. ‘It’s nice because I know the makers of 99 per cent of the designs in my home, so everything has a story.’ Many are from his Droog contemporaries – from Tejo Remy’s ‘You Can’t Lay Down Your Memory’ chest of drawers to the ‘Knotted Chair’ by Marcel Wanders – but there are notable additions from other eras,

‘I KNOW THE MAKERS OF 99% OF THE DESIGNS IN MY HOME’

Dining area A white ‘Layers’ table by Richard contrasts with the bespoke black kitchen he also designed. Beneath the gallery wall, a cosy sitting area consists of his ‘Playing with Tradition’ rug and a ‘Red and Blue’ chair by Gerrit Rietveld

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Detail A ‘You Can’t Lay Down Your Memory’ chest of drawers by Tejo Remy for Droog sits next to a ‘Toio’ lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos Study Richard’s ‘3 Minus 1’ desk is paired with a ‘Stubborn’ chair by Jurgen Bey for Gispen. The photo above is by Anton Corbijn. Against the wall is Richard’s ‘Table Chair’

‘PLAY IS THE ESSENCE OF EVERYTHING I DO. FOR ME, LIVING IS PLAYING’

Above The designer’s vast collection of chairs includes (from left): ‘Anyo’ by Naoto Fukasawa for Driade; ‘Zocker’ by Luigi Colani for Top System; ‘Her’ by Fabio Novembre for Casamania; the ‘Amateur Masters’ and ‘Scrap’ chairs by Jerszy Seymour; and ‘Mr B’ by François Azambourg for Cappellini

including Gerrit Rietveld’s ‘Red and Blue Chair’, a design for the Dutch De Stijl art movement of the 1920s. One thing every item has in common is a playfulness and a freedom of expression. ‘Play is the essence of everything I do,’ explains Richard. ‘Design is often described as a problem-solving profession. I don’t solve problems; I create possibilities within a set of rules – it’s the very deﬁnition of a game. For me, living is playing.’ The 300-square-metre, open-plan living area at the heart of his home is, he says, ‘like a pitch before a match’. It’s where he and his sons run, play catch, dance and battle it out at table football. The other necessities of life – eating, sleeping and working – all happen around this central hub. With the coronavirus-induced lockdown still in full force when we talk, Richard has been spending more time than ever before in his home, but it’s a situation he’s taken to with characteristic positivity. ‘It allows me to concentrate,’ he enthuses. ‘I hardly travel any more anyway, and all of my meetings are on the screen. I’m no longer doing the things that are bad for the planet.’ He’s also fortunate to still be working on projects, with several taking on a new shape in the light of the current global crisis. His commission to create 27,000 seats for Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport using circular design ethos has had to encompass the rules of social distancing. ‘We’re adding transparent screens between the seats so that people won’t infect each other,’ he explains. ‘It’s the new normal.’ ‘The crisis is showing that we are all capable of change,’ he adds. ‘I hope it acts as an eye-opener. As an optimist, I have the feeling that a lot of other people will see that their actions make a difference to the planet. I’ve never seen the skies above Rotterdam looking so clear and blue!’ richardhutten.com

Bedroom In addition to the ‘Opera’ tables and ‘Butterﬂy’ rack for Ghidini 1961, the ‘Thunderball’ lights are also by Richard. The ‘Sine’ chair is by Marc Newson Bathroom ‘Low Res’ elephant lamps, the ‘Bronto’ children’s chair (on wall) and ‘NSOD’ cabinet are all by Richard for Gispen See Stockists page for details

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‘LES ROIS DE LA JUNGLE’ WALLCOVERING BY PIERRE FREY Evocative of Henri Rousseau’s naïve tropical paintings – this eccentric image is by fellow French artist Leona Rose for Pierre Frey. Her vivid jungle, created using both felt-tip pens and paint, features panthers, punk-maned lions and tigers part-camouﬂaged within lush vegetation. The design comes as a vinyl wallcovering so you can enjoy your own imaginative safari at home. ‘Les Rois De La Jungle’ vinyl panel, £796.80 per panel as above (2.04m x 3m), Pierre Frey (pierrefrey.com)

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BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL Rejuvenate your home this season with cheerful designs. These lively prints and decorative weaves from Jane Churchill’s spring/summer collection are just the tonic for challenging times.

OUT OF THIS WORLD Interior designer Beata Heuman’s latest fabric design, ‘Asteria’s Folly’, is named after the Greek goddess of astrology and dreams. The printed cotton, which is suitable for light upholstery and curtains, features whimsical creatures, including unicorns and crowned frogs, against a starry sky. There are two colourways, the dramatic black ‘Night’ and off-white ‘Day’. £100 per metre (beataheuman.com).

Sofa in ‘Marla’, £59 per m; cushions (on sofa, from left) in ‘Iggy’, £45 per m, ‘Imri’, £89 per m, ‘Elphin’, £45 per m, ‘Shelley’, £49 per m, ‘Rani’, £79 per m, ‘Neisha’, £65 per m; curtains in ‘Sibella’, £55 per m; chair in ‘Iggy’, as above; cushion (on chair) in ‘Shelley’, as above, all Jane Churchill at Colefax & Fowler (colefax.com)

TOUCH OF LUXE Luxury is all about detail, something The Invisible Collection knows only too well. Now you can add polish to tired cabinetry and drawers with the ‘Message’ range – the online platform’s ﬁrst foray into hardware, designed by German interior architect Victoria-Maria Geyer. The ‘Sent’ handle and ‘Unsent’ knob designs come in brass and nickel ﬁnishes. From £343 each (theinvisiblecollection.com).

TAKE IT OUTSIDE Continue your interiors palette outdoors with Ceramica Vogue’s ‘System’, a capsule collection of solid-coloured, frost-proof tiles in uplifting shades. Created by Italian interior design studio Marcante-Testa, they are suitable for both interior and exterior use. ‘Ferro’ (pictured), from £36 per square metre (cervogue.com).

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POLLY DUNBAR X ERICA WAKERLY Children’s book illustrator Polly Dunbar (left) and wallpaper designer Erica Wakerly discuss their ﬁrst collection together

E V O C AT I V E H U E S Cassandra Ellis, founder of Atelier Ellis, wanted to create ‘colours and a palette that will make you clap your hands with joy’. Mission accomplished, then, with the 10-strong ‘Wonder’ paint collection. It includes shades such as ‘Hari’ (above, paper strip, second from right) that evokes the ‘sepia tones of Polaroid photographs and halcyon, sunny days’ and ‘Rubus’ (top left, on card), a faded, beautifully worn raspberry shade reminiscent of ‘berry picking and jam and cake’. Delicious. £51 for 2.5 litres of matt emulsion (atelierellis.co.uk).

What sparked the idea to collaborate? ‘Polly and I both studied illustration at the University of Brighton. She became an author and illustrator, while I studied printed textiles at the RCA before establishing my interiors brand,’ says Erica. ‘We wondered how my figurative style could marry with the flair and rhythm that Erica’s designs are so well known for. The “Wallflower” collection is the result of these musings,’ adds Polly. How closely did you work together? ‘Initially, Polly produced many drawings and we edited these down to the essence of the mood we wanted for the collection; something gentle but refined,’ Erica explains. ‘I approached this with a different hat on –’ says Polly, ‘the designs are more from my subconscious, as I sat with a pen and let the drawing happen.’ Then, Erica adds, ‘I worked with Polly’s signature palette of greens, blues and yellows and, in places, added a foil metallic to create a luxurious surface.’ The designs are very sophisticated, who are they aimed at? ‘We wanted to design a collection that would appeal to adults, but that would also intrigue children. I think the wallpapers should ultimately be chosen by the individual person (of any age!) and for the particular space,’ explains Erica. What’s next? ‘I have lots of ideas,’ says Polly, ‘so we are looking at developing a second collection and other products – including fabrics and ceramics – to work alongside the wallpapers.’ From £69 per roll (modern-wallpaper.com).

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‘Seraph’ in ‘Gold/French Grey’, £96 per roll

ALL THAT JAZZ Create glamorous and opulent curtains with ‘Jazz III’, a silk/wool blend that comes in a choice of 25 colours, from warm metallics through to teal, deep blue and ‘Abyss’ (pictured), from £167 per metre (markalexander.com).

‘Birds’ in ‘Metallic Blue’, £96 per roll

‘Stem’ in ‘Copper Rose/ Dusk Grey’, £96 per roll

‘Bellis Wallﬂower’ in ‘Green’, £252 per 3m panel

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SHADE Temper the heat with sculptural pieces in soothing hues of powdery grey, tobacco brown and palm-leaf green Photography MICHAEL SINCLAIR Styling OLIVIA GREGORY

‘Uchiwa’ bamboo pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer; 1970s ‘Il Colonnato’ dining table by Mario Bellini for Cassina; 20th-century constructivist chair, all price on application, Béton Brut (betonbrut.co.uk). Sculptural vessel (left) by Iva Polachova, £840, The New Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com). ‘Picasso’ vase (right) by John Born for Humble Matter, £1,600, Toad Gallery (toadgallery.com). Walls in ‘Pebble Stone’ Fresco lime paint, £49.50 per litre, Pure & Original (designstudiov.co.uk)

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A STONEWARE VESSEL LENDS STRIKING SIMPLICITY AND A COOL EDGE TO THIS PARED - BACK SCH E M E

Opposite ‘Picasso’ vase, as before. Walls (and inset background) in ‘Olive Drab’; plinth in ‘Kiwi White’ Fresco lime paint, both £49.50 per litre, Pure & Original (designstudiov.co.uk) This page 1940s ‘Banana’ sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, £8,500; vintage milk glass pendant lamp by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner; Travertine coffee table; both price on application; early 19th-century wooden dough bowl, £220, all Béton Brut (betonbrut.co.uk). Oval vessel by Iva Polachova, price on application, The New Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com). Walls in ‘Jade’ Fresco lime paint, £49.50 per litre, Pure & Original (designstudiov.co.uk)

PAL M - G REEN IS A RICH FOIL FOR BOTH RUSTIC AND INDUSTRIALSTYLE PIECES

Above 1980s iron chain-link ﬂoor lamp, £800; 1930s ‘403 Hallway’ chair by Alvar Aalto, £1,800; circa-1800s wavy wooden-legged stool, price on application, all Béton Brut (betonbrut.co.uk). ‘Contorsi Bowl III’ vessel by Alexander de Vol, £720, The New Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com). Front wall in ‘Olive Drab’ paint, as before, back wall in ‘Jade’ paint, as before Opposite ‘White Bottle’ (large) by Daniel Reynolds, £2,880, The New Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com) Inset walls in ‘Pebble Stone’ paint, as before Backdrop (behind palm) in ‘Olive Drab’ paint, as before

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on the WORLD From space-saving Roman blinds and subtle sheers to eye-catching curtain poles, here’s how to put your view ﬁrmly in the frame

Double IMPACT Delicate sheer blinds – which don’t detract fully from the frames behind – make a good pairing with heavy curtains in a similar tone. The extra layer, too, is ideal for preventing draughts as well as allowing more control of light ﬂow. For similar, try made-to-measure roller blinds, from £122, and curtains, from £310, both Stitched (stitched.co.uk).

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A roller blind is a simple way to set the mood in an open-plan living and dining area. For difficult-to-reach spaces, you can even install a motorised version that can be operated remotely. Try ‘Duette’ blinds, from £504 (includes measuring and ﬁtting), Thomas Sanderson (thomas-sanderson.co.uk).

Draw the eye up and make a feature out of a brightly coloured metal curtain pole and matching clips. This one from Kvadrat is ready made with 16 different textiles to choose from, as well as a hanging mechanism and pegs in four shades to mix and match. You could make your own, too. For custom colour-matched curtain poles, try McKinney & Co (mckinney.co.uk). Satin-woven ‘Noon’ fabric by Patricia Urquiola (pictured), £58 per metre, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk).

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On TRACK For bay or round windows, as pictured here, where the focus is all about the view, a curtain track offers an elegant, minimalist look. Curtains need to have a pencil pleat, pinch pleat or wave header, and are attached to the track with gliding hooks. The track can be ﬁxed to the ceiling or wall, depending on the position of the window. For a restful night’s sleep, blackout curtains are a good option too. For similar, try ‘Estella Alpine’ blackouts, from £84 per metre, Villa Nova (villanova. co.uk); and PVC uncorded curtain tracks, from £13 each, John Lewis & Partners ( johnlewis.com).

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A simple solution for creating interest at a window is to add subtle geometric embroidered patterns to a linen sheer (the sharp lines act as a foil to the loose silhouette of the fabric). Here, a machine-stitched French seam creates a patchwork effect. ‘Pennant Jasper White’ linen sheer, £95 per metre, Mark Alexander (markalexander.com).

Pattern REPEAT If using a voile (a lighter curtain that offers protection from the sun during the day) with a curtain, consider keeping the pattern on both the same for consistency. Here, discs of muslin have been applied to voile and velvet discs have been added to the thicker wool curtain in front. Voile curtain with bespoke design, £2,700; wool and velvet curtain with bespoke design, £4,440, both Nest Design (nestdesign.co.uk).

Neat PLEATS Contrast gauzy, natural linen blinds with solid wooden shutters that block out the light. Stylishly simple, the custom-made Roman blinds fold up into soft pleats making them a good space-saving solution, while the unobtrusive shutters blend in seamlessly with the white walls. Linen Roman blinds, from approx £226 per metre, By Mölle (bymolle.com). JULY 2020 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK 57

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JACQUES MAJORELLE

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The painter whose muse was a striking shade of cobalt The French – and French men in particular – have form when it comes to the colour blue. In the 12th century, Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis was inspired by the idea of creating buildings pierced by ‘heavenly light’. That his vision bore fruit can be seen at the cathedrals of Saint-Denis and Chartres, with their vibrant windows, many stained a vivid blue using tiny amounts of cobalt. French kings adopted blue as one of the colours of the royal house. Much later, the 19-year-old artist Yves Klein was lying on the beach with his friends. Looking up at the cloudless sky, he imagined himself ﬂoating up and signing his name on the reverse, just as if the sky was a canvas of his own creation. And then, of course, there’s Jacques Majorelle. Jacques grew up in the shadow of his father’s fame. Louis Majorelle was a proliﬁc and much-admired art nouveau designer, renowned for his curvaceous furniture. Even when his son showed precocious talent of his own, exhibiting paintings at the Salon des Beaux Arts in 1908 when he was just 22, Jacques would, in France, always remain the fils to Louis père. Perhaps this played a part in why Jacques fell so deeply in love with, and later moved to, Morocco. It was certainly here that his creativity found its fullest expression. He was entranced by the colours, the smells, the people and the landscapes: paintings

Majorelle’s garden and former studio, painted in his eponymous blue, in Morocco Below the artist at work

of street scenes, souks and kasbahs exploded from his paintbrush. His most consummate work of art, though, was his garden. What began in 1923 with four acres at the edge of a palm grove in Marrakech became an obsession and the work of which he was most proud. ‘[It] is a momentous task,’ he wrote, ‘to which I give myself entirely. It will take my last years from me and I will fall, exhausted, under its branches, after having given it all my love.’ Cacti, coconut palms, agaves, ferns, lilies, bougainvilleas, jasmine and cypress trees were arranged around pools, fountains and buildings like brushstrokes in a painting. The frame for this work of art – daubed from around 1937 over the façade of his studio, then his home, gates, pergolas and the walls – was a brilliant shade of blue. This striking, intense hue, now known as Majorelle blue, conjured up, for Jacques, the spirit of his beloved Morocco. It recalled the indigo-dyed textiles worn by the nomadic Tuareg; the glazed cobalt-blue tiles common in the south; the colour of shadows in the bright sunlight. It also, in its turn, captivated two other Frenchmen: Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé, who bought the estate in 1980. (Majorelle, tragically, had been forced to sell up.) ‘We were seduced,’ Bergé wrote, ‘by this oasis, where colours used by Matisse were mixed with those of nature.’ JULY 2020 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK 59

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ULTRAMARINE This month’s scheme is inspired by artist Jacques Majorelle’s Moroccan garden masterpiece, made famous for its vibrant ultramarine-painted architecture, set against the lush greens of exotic plants. Recreate a sense of this with these deep hues and varied textiles 1 ‘Wigwam’ linen fabric in ‘Klein’, £125 per m, Zinc Textile (zinctextile.com) 2 ‘Salengro’ wallpaper in ‘Vert’ by Manuel Canovas, £149 per 10m roll, Colefax and Fowler (colefax.com) 3 ‘Puro’ wallcovering in ‘27003’, £122 per 10m roll, Arte (arte-international.com) 4 ‘Zellige’ tile in ‘Royal Blue’, £1.50 each, Terrazzo Tiles (terrazzo-tiles.co.uk) 5 ‘Charleston’ linen fabric from the ‘Yorkshire’ Collection by Travers, £229 per m, Zimmer & Rohde (zimmer-rohde.com) 6 ‘Vidar 3’ bouclé in ‘0932’, £146 per m, Kvadrat (kvadrat.dk) 7 ‘Ottoman Moiré’ fabric in ‘Indigo Blue’ from The Bodenner Collection, £216 per m, Miles de Lange (milesdelange.com) 8 ‘Zellige Border’ wallpaper by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, £25 per 10m roll, Cole & Son (cole-and-son.com) 9 ‘Smooth’ easy-clean velvet in ‘Cobalt’, £45 per m, Kirkby Design (kirkbydesign.com) 10 ‘Royal Hide’ leather in ‘Madness’, price on application, Edelman Leather (edelmanleather.com) 11 ‘Ocean’ surface panel made from recycled waste, from £166 per sq m, Smile Plastics (smile-plastics.com) 12 ‘Tropicana’ cotton fabric in ‘W6801-01’ from the ‘Cubana’ Collection by Matthew Williamson, £63 per m, Osborne & Little (osborneandlittle.com) 13 ‘Paillotte’ wallpaper from the ‘Esprit de Matières’ Collection, £121 for a 10m roll, Nobilis (nobilis.fr) 14 ‘Raffia & Madagascar’ wallpaper in ‘Green’, £216 per 10m roll, Élitis (elitis.fr) 15 ‘Fish Scale’ tile in ‘Blue’, £180 per sq m, Otto Tiles (ottotiles.co.uk) 16 ‘Sapajou’ linen fabric from the ‘Botanica’ Collection, £112 per m, Nobilis (nobilis.fr) 17 ‘Lampas’ tile in ‘Marine’, £59.56 per sq m, Topps Tiles (toppstiles.co.uk) 18 ‘Primtemps Chevron’ fabric border in ‘Mykonos Blue’, £37 per m, Samuel & Sons (samuelandsons.com)

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Find your perfect shade with our pick of the best blues 7

‘Blue’, from £39.95 for 1 litre , Pure & Original (pure-original.com)

8 ‘Ultra Marine Blue’, £47.95 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball (farrow-ball.com)

‘Lazuli’, £51 for 2.5 litres, Zoffany (stylelibrary.com/zoffany)

12 ‘Ultra Blue’, £51.50 for 2.5 litres, Little Greene (littlegreene.com)

‘Napoleonic Blue’, £41.95 for 2.5 litres, Annie Sloan (anniesloan.com)

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15 ‘Lapis Lazuli’, £50 for 2.5 litres, Designers Guild (designersguild.com)

‘Fidel’ from ‘The Cuban Collection’, £57.73 for 2.5 litres, Francesca’s Paints (francescaspaint.com)

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D E C O R AT O R I N D E X

JAMES THURSTAN WATERWORTH The London designer and Soho House alumnus who loves to mix old and new

the team of the late, legendary French chef Joël Robuchon. ‘It’s a new building with very little in terms of a story, so we had to create our own – Robuchon himself was our starting point,’ says Waterworth. The focus is an 18-metre-long kitchen bar in grey Calacatta Antico marble, warmed with rust-hued velvet seating and mosaic-tiled ﬂoors. What is he currently working on? Melides Art, a contemporary coastal hotel in Portugal, and The Bradley Hare, a pub in Maiden Bradley in Wiltshire, which has been converted from an old manor farmhouse. Due to open in November, it will have 16 guest rooms, each one unique and decorated with antiques and bespoke furniture. He says: ‘The human touch should never be underestimated in an interior; the sense of smell is important, too. I enjoy using natural materials like wood because, for me, they bring longevity to a design.’ thurstandesign.com; melidesart.com

EXPERT ADVICE James’s tips on designing with antiques 1 There’s no reason why you can’t use any piece in a modern setting, as long as you limit the number of styles. We recently paired a 17th-century Spanish walnut table with a 1960s ‘Curva’ chair by Brazilian designer Joaquim Tenreiro in a modern space. The balance worked incredibly well. 2 Buy what you love. It’s easy to get drawn into buying something just because it’s an investment, which is much riskier. If you’re looking online, I strongly advise seeing something in person if possible. You get to know so much more about a piece by touching it and seeing how it has aged. 3 I look for antiques with character and a story to tell. I love 17th- and 18th-century Spanish and Italian walnut pieces, for example, because their colours are so beautiful and their simplicity feels so modern. 4 When it comes to restoration, leave as much of the original piece intact as you can. If something needs new upholstery fabric, consider the colours of any surrounding materials and the space it is going into.

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Who is he? It was never part of James Thurstan Waterworth’s grand plan to become an interior designer. ‘It wasn’t top of the career adviser’s list at a boys’ boarding school in the countryside,’ he says wryly. But his experience with dyslexia led him to crave a creative, hands-on career. This expressed itself as a teenage passion for design books and magazines. ‘I was lucky to be surrounded by antiques, too, as my stepmother is a dealer,’ he adds. He did an interior design course at London’s KLC School of Design and then took on a junior position with designer Martin Brudnizki, which eventually led to a role as European design director at Soho House. Here, he was responsible for the robust comfort and quiet elegance of its properties around the world. In 2018, he set up his Notting Hill studio, Thurstan. What is his style? Waterworth embraces a wide variety of projects, taking on everything from Georgian country houses to new builds on Greek islands. He sticks to certain fundamental rules, though. ‘A space needs to feel comfortable both in terms of touch and light; lighting is key to all our designs,’ he explains. ‘I have an eclectic approach and like mixing objects from different periods, alongside calm colours and soft patterns.’ Another signature is the blending of antiques with custom pieces; Waterworth sells a curated selection of the former, and designs bespoke pieces in-house, often handmade sustainably using wood from fallen trees. What are his recent projects? The studio has lately completed a Georgian townhouse in London with ‘beautifully proportioned rooms and the most incredible light and details’, as well as the interiors of Le Comptoir Robuchon, a new Mayfair restaurant by

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THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK Every project has its own unique list of suppliers and craftspeople. Part of making it special is ﬁnding the right mix and match ANTIQUES

Left New Mayfair restaurant Le Comptoir Robuchon with its rich rust-hued velvet chairs and banquette designed by Waterworth himself, with mosaic tiling and a bespoke Italian pendant Above This bed is upholstered in mohair, paired with full-length linen curtains and striking onyx table lamp

‘A SPACE NEEDS TO FEEL COMFORTABLE BOTH IN TERMS OF TOUCH AND LIGHT; LIGHTING IS KEY TO ALL OUR DESIGNS’

I’ve been buying from Nick Jones Antiques for a long time now. Not only is he the loveliest of dealers, but he always has at least one piece that I want to leave his shop with – it could be something as simple as a beautiful 19th-century French glass vase. 32 Church St, Marylebone, London NW8; @nick_jones_antiques CUSTOM FURNITURE AND FINISHES

When we need a properly made bespoke piece, Rupert Bevan in London is the place we go. He’s a trained restorer and gilder, with a rich understanding of materials, and the attention to detail in his team’s work is second to none. There’s nothing he can’t ﬁgure out. rupertbevan.com PA I N T

Francesca’s Paints is a small but lovely shop that sells eco-friendly and traditional limewash paints. The range of colours is really interesting – being able to play around with unique shades and ﬁnishes is very important to me, so we have worked with them on many of our projects. francescaspaint.com RUGS

Opposite A naturally fallen Brazilian wood coffee table is the focus in this comfortable living area at Melides Art resort in Portugal Above A late-20thcentury stone sculpture sits on an ebonised plinth beside a 1970s Brutalist ‘Mosaic’ dresser, in a London family home Right A bespoke travertine ﬁreplace, bronze mirror by Charlotte Kingsnorth and a mid-century Italian ‘Counterweight’ ceiling lamp feature in this dining room

The team at London House Rugs has a vast range of knowledge. As well as many bespoke styles, such as kilims, Aubusson carpets and contemporary patterns, there are also antique pieces. For us, the company is a delight to work with as its turnaround is fast and the customer care is incredible. londonhouserugs.co.uk

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THE OUTDOOR REVOLUTION As fabric technology speeds ahead, brands are innovating far more with pattern and texture Once upon a time, you could easily differentiate between outdoor ‘performance’ fabrics designed to withstand the elements and indoor upholstery fabrics, but no longer. Technical innovation by leading textile brands means outdoor options have grown softer and more pliable, while still maintaining durability. Thus making them a great option for inside as well as out. ‘Using our solution-dyed acrylic fibres, we can warp our yarns into textiles that mimic natural fibres; from velvets to linens,’ explains Ann Sutherland of Perennials Fabrics. So outdoor pieces can become far grander. ‘Clients love using our luxe velvets for statement pieces – think dining chairs, white sofas and breakfast banquettes.’ It’s all a far cry from the brashly patterned PVC-coated cloths of the past. Raffaele Fabrizio, creative director of luxury Italian textile brand Dedar, believes the boundaries between indoor and outdoor space are shifting. ‘People wish to move freely from their garden to the comfort of their living rooms. Having fabrics that work in both environments allows them the flexibility to do this, and if they have pets or children, the fact they are more hardwearing is a bonus. Beauty and functionality can coexist.’ For our garden spaces that’s the best news yet.

‘Young and Lovely’ fabric in ‘Soleil Nocturne’ (left) and ‘Foresta’, both £110 per m, Dedar (dedar.com)

‘Zeste’ in ‘Mustard’, £126 per m, Nobilis (nobilis.fr)

‘Pigna’ from the ‘Maupiti’ Collection, £87.10 per m, Casamance (casamance.com)

‘Rua Fiesta’ in ‘Natural/Blue’ from the ‘Gallery’ Collection, £100 per m, C&C Milan (cec-milano.com)

‘Komo’ from the ‘Odyssey’ Collection, price on application, Sunbrella (sunbrella.com)

‘Lapaz Perennials Performance’ in ‘Nero’, £145 per m, Christopher Farr Cloth (christopherfarrcloth.com)

‘Diecielode’ in ‘Blue’, £134 per m, Rubelli (rubelli.com)

‘Burkina’ from the ‘Invicta’ Collection, £162 per m, Studiotex (studiotex.co.uk)

‘Zebrina’ in ‘F7447-01’, £65 per m, Osborne & Little (osborneandlittle.com)

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O U T D O O R FA B R I C S E D I T This season’s hottest exterior textiles for al fresco living

CABANA COOL Relax, with a glass of something chilled, among some of the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest, beach-house-inspired outdoor furniture Styling ARIANNA LELLI MAMI AND CHIARA DI PINTO OF STUDIO PEPE Photography ANDREA GARUTI

Opposite from left ‘Panama’ lounge armchair by Studio Palomba Seraﬁni, £1,054, Talentisrl (talentisrl.com). ‘Medousê Standing Lamp’ (on ﬂoor) by Catellani & Smith, £1,015, Moroso (moroso.it). ‘Lisetta’ rattan tall lounge chair by Elena Salmistraro for Bottega Intreccio, £6,795, Artemest (artemest.com). ‘Ziggy’ coffee table by Emilio Nanni for Saba, £380, Go Modern (gomodern.co.uk). Small ‘Gea’ vase by Claudio Pulicati, £146, Officine Saffi (officinesaffi.com). Other items on table, stylist’s own Below from left ‘Net’ side table by Benjamin Hubert for Moroso, £996, Chaplins (chaplins.co.uk). ‘Dorico’ cane stool by Corradino Garofalo , £1,183, Rossana Orlandi (rossanaorlandi.com). ‘Tall’ vase, £206, Milesi Ceramics (ceramichemilesi.com). ‘Allarperto Grand Hotel’ lounge armchair by Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez, price on application, Ethimo (ethimo.com). Stone sculpture, £146, Officine Saffi (officinesaffi.com). ‘Bikini’ wall lamp by Servomuto, £490, Artemest (artemest.com). Used throughout: Natural cane walls, price on application; and African-style modular cane ceiling tiles, from £16, both Africa Style (africastyle.it). Walls in ‘Hortense’ Absolute Emulsion, £47 for 2.5 litres, Little Greene. (littlegreene.com). Floors in ‘Teresa’s Green’ full gloss, £64 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball (farrow-ball.com)

Above ‘Vulcano’ three-seater sofa with braided rope and large waterproof cushions by Antonio Citterio, from £16,188, Flexform (ﬂexform.it) On wall ‘Fibra’ baskets by Sebastian Herkner, from £187 each, Ames (ames-shop.de) Opposite from left ‘Mesh’ table by Patricia Urquiola, £756; ‘Cala’ table by Doshi Levien, £624, both Kettal (kettal.com). Vases, from a selection, Milesi Ceramics (ceramichemilesi.com). ‘Thea’ steel and leather armchair by Fendi Casa, price on application, Harrods (harrods.com). ‘Illan’ plywood light by Zsuzsanna Horvath, £617, Luceplan (luceplan.com)

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Opposite ‘Channel’ armchair by Studio Mamoin for Zanaboni Edizioni, £3,385, Artemest (artemest.com). ‘Killa’ mirrors by Pauline Deltour, from £511 each, Ames (ames-shop.de) Above from left ‘New York Soleil chair’ by Sergio Bicego for Saba, £2,500, Go Modern (gomodern.co.uk). ‘Van Dyck’ outdoor table with Pietra del Cardoso stone top by Rodolfo Dordoni, £8,550, Minotti (minotti.com). Limited-edition ‘Voodoo’ baskets, £346 each, Edizione Limitata (edizionelimitatafactory.com). ‘Tape’ outdoor armchairs, £4,330 each, Minotti (minotti.com)

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Opposite from left ‘Jelly 55’ glass and walnut side table by C Ballabio, £1,260, Porada (porada.it). ‘Laze’ armchair by Gordon Guillaumier for Roda, £2,815, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). ‘Sata’ ash wood and glass ﬂoor light by Favaretto & Partners for Vistosi, £677, Milia Shop (miliashop.com). ‘Flow’ rocking chair by Shibuleru for Living Divani, from £2,460, Aram Store (aram.co.uk) Above ‘T904’ bench by Gastone Rinaldi, £8,550, Poltrona Frau (armchairfrau.com). ‘Alphabet of Light’ by BIG for Artemide, from £684, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). ‘Cesta’ mirror by Pauline Deltour, £547; ‘Fibra’ baskets by Sebastian Herkner, from £289, all Ames (ames-shop.de)

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HOMES IBIZA

/ LONDON/ LE MUY/ ALSERIO/ CAPE TOWN/ KIMOLOS

PICTURES: GREG COX/BUREAUX/LIVING INSIDE, ELSA YOUNG/FRANK FEATURES

Edited by CL ARE SARTIN

There’s a NATURAL POSITIVITY that comes with the approach of scorching summer days, a boost in vitamin D somehow making the whole world look not just brighter, but better. That’s why, this month, we have selected homes that make the absolute most of the SUNSHINE, whether with towering double-height windows, like the Cape Town house of former ELLE Decoration South Africa editor Laureen Roussow (p120), or with contemporary architectural tricks that blur inside and outside to MAXIMISE VIEWS (see the Lombardy home on p108). Our holiday plans may all be on hold at the moment, but by exploring the charm of the colourful Greek bolthole on p132, the enviable RAMBLING GARDENS of fashion insider Sarah Crooks’ Ibizan villa (p76), or the shimmering silver house that sits above Domaine du Muy sculpture park on the Côte d’Azur (p98), we hope to feed your IMAGINATION. Of course, for those not lucky enough to live on the ocean’s edge, we have inspiration a bit closer to home, a London property (p88) that’s the ultimate urban oasis.

Exterior This home is deﬁned by its views of lush greenery. ‘In summer, the sounds coming from the garden are incredible,’ says owner Sarah Crook. ‘During the day you hear birdsong and cicadas – and at night, the scuffle of animals making a noise’

Summertime sensibilities Impeccably turned out, this Ibizan villa belonging to a fashion industry insider has a peaceful, laid-back allure Words KERRYN FISCHER Photography ELSA YOUNG/FRANK FEATURES

Entrance An important part of the renovation was the creation of this proper entrance, with a pergola, large custom- made doors and stairs of stone slabs sourced from Andalucia

Having worked with such illustrious brands as Prada, Donna Karan, Stella McCartney and Christopher Kane, Sarah Crook is something of a fashion heavyweight. As the current CEO of Dundas, she’s at the helm of one of the industry’s most disruptive brands – one which eschews traditional collections in favour of ‘seasonless drops’ ideal for modern nomads. That Sarah is just such a person, living as she does between a garden cottage in London and a rambling home in Ibiza, is no coincidence. ‘The need to escape through travel runs quite strongly in our family,’ she says. ‘I grew up in England, but our parents instilled a love of Africa in us from an early age.’ So much so, that when she first travelled to Ibiza in the early 1990s to experience the island’s legendary music scene, Sarah felt an unmistakable sense of déjà vu. ‘I found a certain quality to the light, the seasons, the colours and even the landscape that feels quite similar to parts of Africa,’ she explains. ‘There’s a sense of wildness and freedom.’ Realising the island offered a counterpoint to her busy life in London, Sarah began searching for a holiday home and, after two years, finally found this property in Santa Gertrudis. ‘It was bigger than what I was looking for,’ she says of the villa, which stands upon a 10,000 square-metre plot. ‘It had an awkward layout, with a tower at its centre and a disproportionately large garage and storage room that blocked out most of the views, but I knew straightaway it had potential.’ Sarah quickly went to work transforming the former garage into a summer living area, the storage room into a new kitchen, and one of the downstairs bedrooms into an all-important entrance hall with views through the house to the garden beyond. When it came to the interior, her approach was to create a calm, neutral space with lots of earthy textures and tones. ‘I like a combination of wood, bamboo and ceramics, all mixed up with African artefacts and indigenous textiles,’ she says. ‘I’m a sentimental buyer, in that I far prefer vintage pieces with character to something brand new, out of the box.’ As such, there are key pieces of mid-century modern furniture by Hans J Wegner and Robin Day, as well as finds from flea markets and artisanal studios that Sarah has stumbled upon on her travels. ‘I like the alchemy that comes with mixing old and new,’ she adds. It’s a skill that she is now looking to share with others as, to complement her work in fashion, she’s recently launched Beyond The Ordinary, a studio that will do everything from finding clients a house to visualising its layout and interiors. Her personal approach to design extends to her garden, too. ‘It’s not my style to add huge olive trees so that it immediately looks established,’ she says. ‘I’d much rather plant young trees and let them adapt to the soil so that I can taste it in the olives.’ It’s a philosophy that’s perfectly suited to the slower pace of life in this sunny retreat. contact@sc-bo.com

Above In the hallway, a wicker cactus sculpture and side table from Ibizan homeware shop Sluiz, greet guests. The ‘Bird of Paradise’ chair was from Zenza and the rug is from a trip to Morocco. ‘AJ’ lamps by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen decorate the walls Outdoor dining area Set within the home’s rambling grounds, the table, benches and chair are all from local second-hand shop Ibiza Troc. Sarah bought the wicker light during a trip to Bali

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Winter lounge An original arched door frame and storage nook, sanded down and left in their raw state, lend character. The built-in sofa, opposite, is a bespoke piece, while the Beldi rugs are from one of Sarah’s trips to Morocco. The coffee table, with its mosaic top, is from Vinterior and the Anglepoise lamp is from a retro fair in London. A work by the late American photographer Slim Aarons hangs beside the ﬁreplace

When it came to the interior, the approach was to create a calm, neutral space with lots of earthy textures and tones

Summer lounge Two ‘CH25’ chairs by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn are combined with a wicker lounger from Homeplace and an Ikea sofa to create a relaxing space. The three pendant lights to the left of the ﬁreplace are from Retrouvius, while the painting on the opposite side is by Australian artist William Mackinnon. The Berber rug is from Morocco – for similar, try Beldi Rugs

‘I far prefer vintage pieces with character to something brand new, out of a box… but I like the alchemy of mixing old and new’

Kitchen Open concrete shelves display a vast collection of crockery from Wonki Ware in South Africa. The wire pendant lights are from Weylandts. Around the table (from The Conran Shop) there’s a set of vintage ‘Hillestak’ chairs designed by Robin Day for Hille, and the ﬂoorlamp (below) is by Serge Mouille Above left Sarah bought the hanging chair in Bali – for similar, try the ‘Lot’ by Broste Copenhagen Al fresco bathroom The tiles, basin, taps and shower ﬁttings are from Bert & May, while the lounger is a vintage piece

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Pool area Especially beautiful at sundown, the grounds of Sarah Crook’s (pictured) home include a pool and ﬁrepit Guest bathroom Upcycled vintage wall lights from Felix Lighting, a stone basin from local shop Can Castello and a salvaged brass mirror from Bert & May complement the plaster walls. The chair is a vintage ﬁnd from Mar-Den Guest bedroom This built-in bed was already in place. Sarah simply painted it white and topped it with bedlinen from Linge Particulier in France – available in the UK from Smallable – and a Moroccan throw

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Main bedroom Bedlinen from Linge Particulier is overlaid with throws from Morocco. For similar bedside lamps, try the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;AJ8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Arne Jacobsen, recently relaunched by &Tradition See Stockists page for details

KERNEL OF WISDOM Minimalism doesn’t have to be austere. In this east London home belonging to a popcorn entrepreneur, pared-back style gets a warm and inviting update Words and styling KATE JACOBS Photography RACHAEL SMITH

Main living room Homeowner Cassandra Stavrou sits on one of two sofas from Camerich, in front of which is a bespoke stone table, commissioned by interior designer Rebecca Sicardi from furniture-maker Fred Rigby. The ‘Moon’ pendant light above is by Davide Groppi, available at Twentytwentyone. A wall of ﬂuted glass, framed in timber painted a bold shade of rust-red, lets in extra light from the hallway

THE MOOD HERE NOW IS CAL M AND CONTEMPL ATIVE, but Cassandra Stavrou didn’t mess around when creating her east London home. She nailed her vision early on, sharing a concise brief with interior designer Rebecca Sicardi: ‘I wanted it to be Mediterranean but not rustic, feminine but not girly, minimalist but not cold.’ Entrepreneur Cassandra has spent 10 busy years building her Propercorn brand from a lightbulb moment to a huge success story, so this ﬁve-bedroom Victorian terrace, which she bought just two years ago, needed to function as a tranquil antidote to her very high-pressured career. That desire for respite resonated with Rebecca, who worked with architect Joseph Edwards of Edwards Wilson, and joiner Greg Cox – nicknamed ‘Magic’ because of his skills – on the project, which included a new basement and loft extension. It’s the freshly extended kitchen-dining space that is the focal point of this house, though. The sociable tendencies of Cassandra’s Greek-Cypriot heritage meant she wanted a place where she and boyfriend Charlie Tarr could spend lazy Sundays cooking and eating with friends. Situated on the ground ﬂoor, with doors opening onto the garden, the space’s design is industrial with a playful edge, the concrete island’s corrugated side offering a modern interpretation of feminine frills. Concrete plays an important role in this home’s raw, minimalist palette, alongside white-oiled oak and Italian stone. An aesthetic

this focused and free of fripperies could appear cold, but Rebecca has brought softness to every room with textiles, from unbleached cottons to linens, and unexpected pops of bright red. The main bedroom, Cassandra’s ‘retreat within a retreat’, for instance, is hidden behind a cayenne-red wool curtain. Another tactic used to bring a lightness of touch to this pared-back home is to forgo straight lines in favour of shapely curves. They feature throughout, from the illustrative arches in the bathroom to the moulded detailing on the cast-concrete ﬁreplaces. ‘I wanted these abstract forms to elevate the interior,’ explains Cassandra. Perhaps the dreamiest example of this approach is the ‘Cloud’ sofa that serves as a functional sculpture in the rear living area. Specially commissioned by Rebecca, it transforms a potentially underused space between the main lounge and the kitchen into a central hub. ‘Charlie has his decks here, so guests congregate on the sofa to listen to music and chat to people in the kitchen and living room,’ adds Cassandra. Now, Cassandra and Charlie – whose career in communications is equally relentless – share a home that’s an instant stress reliever. ‘Its softly minimal look is like a blank canvas,’ says Cassandra. ‘It can be our safe space for winding down during the week, or we can be dancing with a gang of friends on a Friday night. We can feel the party vibe or be very zen.’ rebeccasicardi.com; e-w.london

Rear living area The bespoke ‘Cloud’ sofa was made to Rebecca’s design by Fred Rigby, the extra-wide French oak floorboards are from Trunk Floor and above is another ‘Moon’ pendant light by Davide Groppi. A print by American artist Cy Twombly hangs above the fireplace. Beside it is the ‘Yoga’ floor lamp from Julian Chichester Study (opposite, top) Also by Fred Rigby, the desk is a bespoke design, while the stool behind, holding a pot plant, is a vintage piece by Pierre Jeanneret

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THE DESIGN OF THE KITCHEN D I N I N G SPACE IS I N D USTRIAL WITH A P L AY FU L ED G E, T H E CO N C R E T E ISL AND’S CORRUGATED SIDE OFFERING A MODERN INTERPRETATION OF FEM ININE FRILLS

Kitchen and dining area The raw plaster walls and concrete ﬂoor are all painted in the same bespoke shade of mineral paint from Keim. The oak cabinets and concrete island are custom-made by joiner Greg Cox and the brass tap is from Vola. Many of the ceramics displayed on the oak wall shelf are vintage pieces, sourced at Eesome. Bamboo ‘Hunter’ pendants from Light With Shade hang above a bespoke dining table and oak and leather chairs, all commissioned by Rebecca from Fred Rigby. The tall wooden piece in the corner (opposite) is from Cassandra’s grandmother – and was originally used to knead and prove bread

A TACTI C USED TO BRING LIGHTNESS OF TOUCH TO THIS PARED - BACK H O M E IS TO FO RG O ST R A I G H T L I N ES I N FAVO U R O F SH A PELY CU RVES A N D A B ST R ACT FO R M S

Downstairs bathroom A vintage, pastel-pink basin is teamed with a red Vola tap. Interior designer Rebecca and set designer Maya Angeli painted the Matisse-inspired mural Upstairs bathroom Simple white tiles are enlivened by primary red grout. The playful plates are by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari, the creators of Toiletpaper magazine, for Seletti En suite bathroom Clad in Perlino Bianco stone, the monolithic bathtub sits under a ‘Black Matter’ pendant light by Untitled Story. An artwork by Kelly Anna hangs above a corrugated concrete ﬁreplace near the entrance. The small Wahehe tribe stool (just seen) from Tanzania was sourced in London’s Spitalﬁelds Market

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AN AESTHETIC THIS FOCUSED AND FREE OF FRIPPERIES COULD APPEAR CO LD, BU T SO F TN ESS IS BRO U G HT TO EVERY ROOM WITH TEX TILES AND UNEXPECTED POPS OF BRIGHT RED

Main bedroom Up the short flight of stairs, covered in a carpet by Elements London, is this curtained-off sanctum. The bespoke headboard was made by The Headboard Workshop, Fred Rigby created the bedside table using reclaimed onyx panels from Retrouvius, and the table lamp is from HK Living. The custom-made pink vanity area is paired with a Bauhaus-inspired stool, picked up at Spitalfields Market Guest bedroom Hi Thanks Bye’s red ‘Ro’ chair adds a pop of colour, Hay’s paper lampshade hangs overhead and a woven Ilala palm tray from Celestial Objects is placed above the Perlino Rosato stone fireplace See Stockists page for details

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Appearing like a shimmer on the horizon, Domaine du Muy sculpture parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s India Mahdavidesigned Silver House is a masterpiece in its own right

Living area ‘Rain 10’ tiles by India Mahdavi for Bisazza add drama to the room. Covered in pink linen, her ‘Jetlag’ sofa looks suitably cheerful, while, opposite, a vintage wooden armchair has been reupholstered in red velvet. Against the wall is Gary Webb’s glass and aluminium palm tree sculpture, First Time, and the colourful ﬁgure on the plinth is Femme Assise-Nana by Niki de Saint Phalle

tanding at the junction of two overgrown paths in Domaine du Muy sculpture park, Italian artist Gianni Motti’s Success Failure signpost is the ideal metaphor for the educated gamble involved in creating an artistic destination of this scale. For Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand, owner of Paris’s Galerie Mitterrand and nephew of the former French president François Mitterrand, it had long been a dream to create an open-air collection. So when, in 2013, he spotted this wild slice of countryside near the Massif de l’Estérel mountain range, just a 45-minute drive north of St-Tropez, he jumped at the opportunity. By 2015, a total of 40 sculptures had been installed – all in the midst of a summer heatwave – and the park was open. ‘It all happened a bit instinctively,’ explains Edward Mitterrand, Domaine du Muy’s artistic director. Father and son both loved the location, but when it comes to describing the house that sits at the top of the hill, Edward is less flattering. ‘It was terrible,’ he says. ‘Unfinished, ugly and faux-Provençal.’ Fortunately for him, he was introduced to India Mahdavi at a friend’s party, and the acclaimed interior designer and architect hatched a novel plan to disguise the home’s visual shortcomings: a silver façade. ‘I’m not sure if she got the idea from the Prada Foundation in Milan, with its gold front,’ muses Edward. ‘Maybe it just came from her brilliant brain.’ The result is not garishly glittering, but seems to reflect the blue of the sky, essentially erasing the architecture. ‘At first, we were afraid that we would cook like eggs on the terrace in summer,’ adds Edward, ‘but it turned out really well.’ So well, in fact, that Mahdavi was then asked to extend her expertise to the interior. The result is colourful and full of joy – typical of Mahdavi’s signature style, which Edward describes as ‘somewhere between graphic and Mediterranean’. Tiles from her collaboration with Bisazza feature throughout, creating a bold backdrop to a collection of sunny pieces, including her bright ‘Afro’ dining chairs and inviting ‘Jelly Pea’ sofas. In an approach similar to the careful placement of sculptures outside in the grounds, artworks are scattered generously throughout all of the rooms. Outside, selections tend towards vividly hued pieces that stand apart from the nature that grows, often untamed, around them, and inside, a similar theme has developed. Edward is especially fond of Lapsed Platform, the arresting yellow sculpture by British artist Liam Gillick that is suspended from the living room ceiling. Edward’s aim is to be able to offer accommodation to artists and designers, whose work will be displayed in the house’s basementlevel studio space. ‘It will be a great way to entice clients and friends to come back, because the works outside can’t change every year,’ he explains. Sat on the terrace, where you can catch glimpses of some of the current crop of sculptures peeking out through the foliage, it’s actually hard to imagine things ever changing. ‘Between the absence of sound and the wideness of the view,’ says Edward, ‘you have the impression of being alone in the environment, in nature.’ india-mahdavi.com; domainedumuy.com Living room Two India Mahdavi-designed ‘Jelly Pea’ sofas and a pair of her ‘Cap Martin’ chairs are placed around her ‘Weekend’ coffee table. The bronze ‘Bambiloba’ bench is by Claude Lalanne and the yellow artwork hanging above is Lapsed Platform by Liam Gillick. The floorlamps are the ‘Casanova’ and ‘Don Giovanni’, also by Mahdavi

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Exterior The house, painted a muted silver, sits amid wild countryside near the Massif de l’Estérel mountain range Portrait Jean-Gabriel and his son Edward Mitterrand, artistic director of Domaine du Muy, with India Mahdavi and her ‘Cap Martin’ seats on the terrace. The coffee table is actually an artwork – Bench by German artist Peter Kogler Dining room Mahdavi’s ‘Henri’ table is teamed with equally sunny ‘Afro’ chairs and a bespoke bench. The artwork on the wall is by Swiss-born artist Katja Schenker. Monochrome ‘Rameau’ cushions by Mahdavi decorate the bench

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ARTWORK PICTURE: J.C. LETT

Kitchen Bespoke Moroccan zellige tiles decorate the walls, while the ﬂoor features India Mahdavi’s ‘In The Sky 10’ design for Bisazza. The custom units are also by Mahdavi, who, in addition, created the ‘Acapulco’ baskets on the countertop and the pale blue ‘Bishops’ stool Above, from left Set against the house’s shimmering silver façade is patio furniture by India Mahdavi and large terracotta pots from Poterie Ravel; artist Gianni Motti’s Success Failure signpost set within the Domaine du Muy sculpture park

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Pool Graphic tiling in the swimming pool mirrors the striking theme of the house Entrance Induction du Jaune 202 by Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez hangs on the wall, and the ‘Wintergarden Bench’ is by American designer Donald Judd Bedroom Archives by Anne and Patrick Poirier hangs above the ‘Tufty’ bed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia. The bedside lamp is vintage See Stockists page for details

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Outdoor pool area â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Canastaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chairs and a coffee table from the same range by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia offer the perfect place to relax in the sun

NATURAL INSTINCT

Full of succulents and the smartest eco innovations, this Italian home is a green haven in every sense of the word Words and styling CHIARA DAL CANTO Photography HELENIO BARBETTA/LIVING INSIDE

ooking out towards the placid waters of Lake Alserio and the imposing proﬁle of Monte Resegone, sitting like a crown on the panorama, it’s obvious to see why this home was conﬁgured specially to drink in the view. To Roberta Traviglia, her husband Christian, their two children – Jacopo, 11, and Virginia, 14 – as well as poodle Hulk and cat Scottex, the Lombardy landscape is like a seventh housemate. ‘It lives with us,’ says Roberta, ‘so much so that we sometimes feel like we are spending our days on the shore of the lake.’ That feeling of unity with the horizon is largely thanks to the design created by architect Annalisa Mauri, who envisioned a property comprised of three blocks arranged to mimic the area’s topography. These structures are linked by ‘ribbons’; connecting walkways that blur the idea of inside and outside. Despite its size, this is a discreet abode, making minimal impact on its surroundings, but ensuring maximum enjoyment of them – a concept Annalisa refers to as ‘silent architecture’. As well as limiting the villa’s visual footprint, Annalisa was also concerned for its ecological one. To that end, she’s made use of geothermal energy, solar panels, the

latest generation of Tesla storage batteries, and automated cooling, heating and dehumidification systems. She was inspired by Le Corbusier’s definition of the home as a ‘machine à habiter’, updating the idea so that this machine for living makes use of the latest environmental technology. Green in every way possible, the house is also alive with plants. The towering cacti, able to cope with the bright Italian sunshine that streams in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, not only add a natural element but, says Roberta, ‘contribute to the relaxing feel’. They are combined with a thoughtful edit of furniture, which includes vintage gems, such as an ‘LC4’ chaise longue by Le Corbusier for Cassina and a ‘Stringa’ sofa and chairs by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova. Then, at the centre of it all, there’s the custom-designed chandelier by Venicem that appears like jewellery decorating the staircase. Follow its path down to the ground floor and you find this house’s hidden treasure: an indoor pool with jets that mimic swimming upstream, as well as a Turkish bath. Combine that with an enviable outdoor pool and an expansive sun terrace on the roof and you have a home that offers it all – glamour and green credentials. annalisamauri.it 110 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK JULY 2020

GREEN in every way possible, the house is also ALIVE with PLANTS. The towering CACTI, able to cope with the bright SUNSHINE streaming in, help contribute to the RELAXING feel

Ground-floor snug and pool Homeowner Roberta Traviglia and her two children, Jacopo and Virginia, with their pet poodle Hulk and Scottex the cat, in the sitting area alongside the indoor pool. The ‘Stringa’ sofa and chairs were designed by Gae Aulenti in the 1960s for Poltronova, while the ‘Cairo’ coffee tables, made of tin-plated copper, are by Paola Navone for Baxter. Custom-made with a flue that measures more than seven metres, the fireplace is from Focus

Living area A ‘Bristol’ coffee table is paired with a ‘Bristol’ corner sofa both by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform, which is angled to take in the best view of the lake and alps. Behind, stands the ‘Opéra’ dining table by Emmanuel Gallina, also for Poliform, which is paired with ‘Gemma’ chairs by Draga & Aurel for Baxter. The chandelier is a vintage 1950s design. On the ﬂoor, oak ﬂoorboards from Albino Pozzi are interspersed with ribbons of resin that lead the eye through this open-plan space

Kitchen Separated from the living area by sliding glass doors from Rimadesio, this space features custom-designed cabinets by Rifra. The worktop on the island is a thick cut of Venetian bricole wood, and the tall stools are the ‘Askia’ by Paola Navone for Baxter Staircase This central resin stairway is decorated with a bespoke chandelier by Venicem. Next to it is an ‘LC4’ chaise longue by Le Corbusier and a ‘Traccia’ or ‘Bird Leg’ side table by Meret Oppenheim, both for Cassina

Roof terrace A vintage wooden chaise longue offers the perfect place to relax and take in the expansive view of Lake Alserio

Despite its SIZE, this is a DISCREET abode, making MINIMAL impact on its SURROUNDINGS, but ensuring MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT of them

Bedroom The ‘Kelly’ bed by Emmanuel Gallina for Poliform is dressed with bedlinen from Society Limonta. The bedside table – also from the ‘Kelly’ range by Gallina – is topped with a ‘Snoopy’ lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos Bathroom This sizeable bathtub from Rifra offers great views. The bathspout is by Cea and the wallpaper is the ‘Niveum’ design by Eva Germani for Wall & Decò’s ‘Wet System’ range See Stockists page for details

Words ROBYN ALEXANDER Photography GREG COX/BUREAUX/LIVING INSIDE

Approached with respect, but also a passionate eye for innovation and vibrant colour, the renovation of this Bauhaus-style home in Cape Town is full of bright ideas

Living room A couch by German avant-garde designer Vladimir Kagan echoes the Bauhaus-style curves of this space, which is also furnished with a pair of vintage ‘P32’ swivel chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The 1970s coffee table by Alessandro Albrizzi is decorated with a collection of vases made from Robben Island stone. The colourful screen is by homeowner Laureen Rossouw’s daughter Renée and the bamboo roller blinds are from Taylor Blinds

tylist, interior designer and former editor of ELLE Decoration South Africa Laureen Rossouw and her husband Koos were already planning to move out of their art deco apartment in Cape Town’s central City Bowl area when she spotted a picture of a ‘dilapidated house with classic Bauhaus lines’ in the newspaper. ‘I thought it might be a bad picture or wishful thinking,’ she says, but as soon as she saw the characterful, mid-century building in the suburb of Oranjezicht, right on the edge of one of the city’s most charming parks, she was smitten. ‘I immediately phoned Koos to tell him I had found my dream house. He loved it too, although,’ she admits, ‘when he saw how much work there was to do, he couldn’t hide his disappointment. The lines were there, but the layout was impractical. It needed a thoughtful update to adapt it for 21st-century living.’ As soon as you’re inside the house now, it’s impossible not to be captivated by the visual feast created by Laureen’s changes, which maximise ﬂow and light. She and her daughter, Renée Rossouw – an architect by training and an acclaimed designer who, in 2019, was one of the young African creatives who collaborated on Ikea’s ‘Överallt’ collection – have transformed the garden- and park-facing

kitchen into a breathtaking double-volume space. They also created a large circular ‘porthole’ in the dining area and added clerestory windows (high-level glazing) and interior glass doors throughout. ‘My mum and I often collaborate,’ says Renée. ‘We alternate between creator and editor for different projects. We have a similar understanding of colour and style. I’m a bit more minimalist and stripped back, whereas she’s more energetic and passionate.’ Working on her parents’ house, she adds, ‘I acted mainly as a sounding board, giving architectural ideas about light, volume and space. My mum was the driving force.’ Indeed, Laureen’s love of mid-century design is obvious – from her Le Corbusier armchair in the study to the Bruno Mathsson swivel chair in the dining area – but it’s what they share space with that makes this home shine. There’s her collection of classic posters, local artworks and collectible objects, all in the most vibrant of colours, as well as custom-designed ﬂoors and murals by Renée. ‘Every area had to be considered, and then furnished, on its own terms,’ explains Laureen, who rejects the belief that there are predetermined formulas for how interiors should work. Here, she says, ‘that kind of prescriptive approach had to be transcended’. Creating a home that’s respectful to its Bauhaus ‘bones’, yet bold, bright and innovative, it’s clear she’s succeeded.

Portrait Laureen in the small sitting room adjacent to her en suite bedroom, furnished with vintage ‘Buenos Aires’ chairs by Josef Hoffmann. The rattan ceiling fan is from Newport Lighting and the copper wall sconce is by Cape Town-based designer Ernst H Eloff, sourced from local interior design studio Liam Mooney. Laureen designed the rug herself Garden room Steel-framed windows, custom-made by Jambmax, provide Laureen with a ‘proper view of the height of the trees’ in the garden and park beyond. The armchairs and footstool are vintage pieces from Space For Life and the pendant light was found at Delos Antiques Emporium, both local stores. The wood-burning stove is by Hydroﬁre, the hides are from Woodheads and the ﬂoor lamp is by Jieldé

Kitchen Open shelving displays kitchenware Laureen has collected over the years, the custom-made ﬂoor tiles are by Moroccan Warehouse and the cabinets were designed by Renée and custom-made by a local company. A ‘Tulip’ table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll and original chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra create the perfect breakfast area Dining room Overlooked by the large porthole window added during the renovation, the table comprises a glass top by Architectural Glass Design with a vintage brass base by Alessandro Albrizzi. The wall sconces are also vintage, as is the 1970s chandelier by Italian modernist designer Gaetano Sciolari. The dining chairs are from The New Modernist

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Study The blue metal 1950s desk is from The New Modernist and the yellow leather ‘LC1’ armchairs are by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Renée designed the tufted rug and many of the paintings Above, from left At the top of the staircase, a striking mural by Renée adds extra grandeur to the architectural lines of the entrance; this small room features a custom-made daybed by Leon at CCXIX, which is covered with a classic Basotho blanket. It makes a comfy napping spot for Rosie the dog. The paintings include The Prime Minister by Anton Karstel (top right)

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Bedroom In this light space, which looks through to a private sitting room, the bed is covered by a linen throw featuring a magnolia print by Isobel Sippel, and the cushion is by South African textile designer Jenny Gifford. The bedside table from The New Modernist holds a ‘Kaiser Idell’ lamp by Christian Dell, now available from Fritz Hansen. 1950s vases are displayed on a beechwood art deco table – a junk-store ﬁnd – with an artwork by Sanell Aggenbach hanging above. In the corner (above left) sits a walnut art deco desk from Piér Rabe Antiques, a 1960s swivel chair, and another original ‘Kaiser Idell’ lamp, the epitome of Bauhaus style Bathroom The pale marble used to clad the bath, walls and ﬂoor is from WOMAG, while Still Bathrooms supplied the sanitaryware. The vanity unit was designed by Renée and the mirror is from Cape Town’s Onsite Gallery

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The Bauhaus-inspired lines of this architecturally interesting home look especially impressive when set against the backdrop of Cape Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table Mountain See Stockists page for details

THE REVISITED MYTH One ancient home on the sleepy Greek island of Kimolos has been given a celebratory, colourful update Words JEREMY CALLAGHAN Photography GAELLE LE BOULICAUT

Lower-level living area Entered via a gentle slope, this cooling space features a built-in sofa designed by Point Supreme Architects Opposite Painted in the traditional white and blue that is obligatory on the island, the owners decided to keep the structure of the house largely unchanged

IN THE RUSH THAT IS A GREEK SUMMER, the island of Kimolos remains a pure and authentic vision of days gone by. Caper berries grow wild between the limestone paving slabs, and livestock roam freely as the morning chant from the Orthodox church drifts down the narrow streets. But for Athens-based couple Carla and Christos, who blew in on a boat several summers ago, one ancient ediﬁce presented the opportunity to breathe new life into these timeworn stones and create a unique retreat. ‘The beauty of this place speaks for itself,’ muses Christos. ‘I love these old buildings. I could get lyrical, but history is an important part of continuity – both as a family and as a nation.’ This respect for heritage, however, didn’t dissuade him and Carla from wanting to add some contemporary sensibilities to their new home. The couple enlisted the help of Konstantinos Pantazis and Marianna Rentzou, co-founders of Point Supreme Architects, who are known for marrying elements of tradition with a sense of fun and colour. The duo are deft at walking the fine line between modern and historic design. ‘We always try to be innovative in a subtle way without shouting it,’ reasons Marianna. For Christos, this meant conserving as much of the original layout of the building as possible, including a small room behind the stove – originally intended as a place for the mother of the house to weave

textiles – which is now a cave-like guest bedroom. ‘We could have knocked out the oven to make more space, but you’d have lost 80 per cent of the atmosphere,’ he explains. With this home’s basic structure remaining largely unchanged, the biggest transformation is the colourful touches Konstantinos and Marianna have introduced. On Kimolos, it is obligatory that the exterior of every house be white and sky blue, but usually the interior is far less bright. Here, bold shades are used throughout, from deep red to yellow and pastel pink. Burgundy tiles separate the main bedroom and bathroom from the living areas. ‘They impose a precision on the sculptural imprecision which is part of the charm of these Greek island homes,’ says Konstantinos. ‘We wanted to be upholders of tradition but without being afraid to impose departures from it.’ Another example of this subtle rebellion is the roof terrace. ‘They are not really a thing in this part of Greece, but adding one seemed worthwhile,’ explains Konstantinos. Accessed by a metal staircase, this new outdoor room is less about the view than the link it created with the town and the festivities of the community. Adorned with strings of party lights, or girlanda, more commonly seen on boats and restaurant terraces, it presents a joyful face to the world that hints at the playful, positive rooms within. pointsupreme.com

Portrait Carla and Christos on the stone steps of their island retreat Lower-level kitchen Custom-designed by Point Supreme Architects, these dusty pink and sky blue kitchen units add a contemporary feel to the ancient structure

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‘I LOVE THESE OLD BUILDINGS. HISTORY I S A N I M P O R TA N T P A R T O F C O N T I N U I T Y, B O T H A S A FA M I LY A N D A S A N AT I O N ’

Main living room The old wood-fired stove remains in this room, lending it a traditional charm. The built-in sofa, designed by the architects, and a second-hand sofa bought in Athens, are decorated with cushions from Maisons de Vacances. The side table, painted red to suit the new colour scheme, was found in the house, and the ‘Sinnerlig’ bamboo pendant light is by Ilse Crawford for Ikea Main kitchen A diagonal kitchen is the architects’ answer to this tight space, with its palette of bright pink and yellow separating it from the largely white living area. You can find tiles similar to the ones used for this small splashback at CTD Architectural Tiles Outdoor dining area This original al fresco seating area is updated with muted blue tiles and a silver wall light – try Skinflint for similar

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‘WE WANTE D TO B E U PHOLDE R S OF TRADITION BUT WITHOUT BEING AFRAID TO IMPOSE DEPARTURES FROM IT’

Terrace A string of girlanda lights gives this outdoor room a festive feel. A blue cushion by Maison de Vacances matches the exterior details Opposite In the main bedroom, the reddish tones of the original ceiling, which is made of chestnut beams and woven bamboo, are reﬂected in the bed throw by Maison de Vacances. Cushions, in the shade of blue seen all across Greece, are from the same Parisian ﬁrm. A simple en suite wet room is boldly decorated with burgundy tiles – for similar try CTD Architectural Tiles. A ladder, much like the ones that are original to the home, is used as a towel rail. The guest bedroom, with its vibrant yellow painted cupboard, features the same bedlinen, seamlessly continuing the theme See Stockists page for details

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WISH we were HERE… We asked some of our favourite designers to tell us about the trip they treasure most – and how it supercharged their creative process

Nika Zupanc

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The Slovenian designer escapes en famille to this unspoilt Croatian island for stimulating, sporty summers

From top Brač Island, a favourite summer haunt for Nika Zupanc, pictured here with the eco-friendly surf board she designed

‘Brač Island has served as inspiration for many of my designs, from surfboards to my indoor furniture collection for Point, which is named after the region – Dalmatia. We have spent summers at our house there for the past 12 years. It’s beautiful, with untouched beaches and this strong wind, the Mistral, which is great for windsurﬁng. ‘It makes me feel very creative being here. It’s not a forced process, but in-between the surﬁng sessions or on days when the wind doesn’t blow, I work. I’ve envisioned a lot of projects on Brač’s beaches. For the surfboards, I wanted to create a sense of contrast – it’s a beautiful thing when you’re standing on the board and you see the roses against this blue sea. They’re made of ecologically friendly material because I also believe in trying to keep the Adriatic Sea as clean as possible. It’s something we need to address with such a product.’ nikazupanc.com

Bethan Laura Wood The east London-based designer ﬁnds the architecture in Mexico City fascinating ‘I discovered the New Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe purely by chance on a work trip to Mexico in 2013, when the driver who was taking me to the pyramids asked me if I’d like to visit the sacred shroud. I said, ‘Why not?’ Church architecture can be very interesting, and obviously Mexico has this fascinating visual history. ‘When I saw the windows, I immediately thought, “I want to do something based on this.” First, I created a one-off piece in appliqué with Kvadrat, then the Guadalupe vases with Bitossi and the Mono Mania Mexico show with Moroso, all as a result of this ongoing obsession I had with the pattern of these windows, and how it could be translated in different ways. I revisited the church in 2018 with people from my studio and there was so much that I hadn’t seen the ﬁrst time. Just looking at the windows from a different perspective and combining them with other elements of the architecture led to a whole new series of photographs.’ bethanlaurawood.com

‘SO MUCH WORK CAME FROM MY ONGOING OBSESSION WITH THE PATTERN OF THESE WINDOWS’

Bethan Laura Wood beside the vibrant windows of the New Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and far left, her ‘Guadalupe’ vase for Bitossi

Rhonda Drakeford

A mural at César Manrique’s Lanzarote house, now the César Manrique Foundation

‘I first visited Lanzarote about 15 years ago on a pilgrimage to see the spaces that architect, artist and all-round polymath César Manrique had created, and I’ve returned so many times I’ve lost count. A volcanic island off the coast of Africa with powerful lunar-esque landscapes, its roads appear to be ironed out of the black rock. ‘Manrique spent 30 years creating cultural landmarks that embraced the black lava rock and huge boulders covering most of his native island, painting sections in thick white gloss and adding primary coloured textiles, local terracotta pottery and green foliage. He built directly into subterranean lava bubbles and caves, creating an opera house, restaurants, a huge cactus garden and more. There’s a slightly Bond-villain style to his aesthetic that’s very of its time, but his spaces are completely unique, like a sort of organic Brutalism. ‘You see him everywhere, most joyfully on many roundabouts housing kinetic sculptures that move with the Atlantic winds. I returned so inspired I clad my bathroom in black slate, filling it with foliage. Manrique and these landscapes influenced Darkroom and our original black-walled store fit-out.’ studio-rhonda.com

PICTURES: WENDY CONNETT/ROBERT HARDING, MICHAEL RUNKEL/ROBERT HARDING

The architectural legacy of Lanzarote native Manrique is beloved by the Studio Rhonda founder

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Lee Broom Whenever he visits New York, the award-winning designer always makes sure he heads straight to this community garden ‘I travel to New York a lot for business and it’s one of my favourite places in the world to simply wander the streets and discover new and intriguing hidden spots. On one of my first visits I fell in love with Elizabeth Street Garden in Nolita. Every so often in Manhattan you find these community gardens bookended by huge buildings. As well as being enchanting and often very quirky, they are an important part of the neighbourhood. ‘Elizabeth Street Garden is one of the most beautiful with its dilapidated statues, gravel floor and overgrown foliage. It’s like stepping back in time and is made all the more surreal by its urban surroundings. It most certainly inspired some of the ideas around my Park Life exhibition in Australia, where we created a modernist take on an 18th-century maze. It’s constantly under threat from developers, as are many of the community gardens in New York, which is a crying shame given their importance in the fabric of life in the city.’ leebroom.com

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Manhattan’s atmospheric Elizabeth Street Garden inspired Broom’s Park Life installations, right

Isabel Ettedgui The owner of Connolly in Mayfair recalls sailing the Corinth Canal in Greece ‘I have always wanted to sail through the Corinth Canal. Two summers ago I managed it with my best friend William Yeoward who also shared the dream. We set sail with Colin Orchard, Cath Kidston and Hugh Padgham and my daughter Gigi on an old boat I had restored. It felt very spiritual to cut through a land so ancient in a canal project envisaged by Emperor Nero. Now that William is no longer with us I cherish the memory even more.’ connollyengland.com

Lara Bohinc The London-based fashion and product designer chooses Venice as her go-to city of art and crafts ‘The city that I miss most right now is Venice. It is the place I associate most with art and crafts, friends and fun times, and it’s also where I did my Bauer art residency, in Murano. It is a city with no cars, surrounded by water and beauty everywhere you look. I have visited Venice more than any other city in Europe – in my childhood and student days I went there regularly as it’s only a few hours’ drive from my hometown of Ljubljana. Since living in London I have continued to visit; I’ve been to every Biennale in the last 15 years. As I have friends living there, I go for Carnevale and Redentore (a party celebrating the end of plague) and birthdays and weddings. I have so many great memories from Venice!’ bohincstudio.com JULY 2020 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK 143

Philippe Malouin This Gio Ponti-designed hotel is well worth a detour for the Canadian-born product designer

The clifftop Parco dei Principi hotel in Sorrento was designed by Gio Ponti and opened in 1962

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‘When I wanted to visit my sister in Florence after a lovely holiday with friends in Puglia last summer, I decided to drive for the sole reason that I could stop at Hotel Parco dei Principi on the way. It has to be my favourite hotel – not only because it’s designed by Gio Ponti and has been preserved since opening, but also the views are stunning and the atmosphere calm and chic. It’s so rare to ﬁnd genuine places like this.’ philippemalouin.com

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Camille Walala The French designer found fresh inspiration in Mexico’s love of bold, vibrant colour and authentic craft ‘I’d been to Mexico for work about three years ago without many expectations, but fell completely in love and couldn’t wait to go back. Returning in February for a holiday, I wanted to soak up as much of it as possible. When your life is so connected to your work, it’s important to step outside of the crazy pace of projects to rest, recharge and seek out other experiences. ‘I’m keen to do a project in Mexico because I love the culture, so I knew that I wanted to meet makers, designers, architects and craftspeople, but it was also a kind of architectural pilgrimage to see buildings by Luis Barragán and Ricardo Legorreta. Every corner of Mexico City is total eye candy – the colour and pattern are so varied and totally vibrant. I felt like a kid in a candy store! ‘Above all, it was the personal connections I made there that moved me the most – the incredible varied craft of the artists and artisans just blew me away. Drawing and painting in my sketchbook became part of my morning ritual. The inspiration is in the air there.’ camillewalala.com

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Miró’s modernist studio in Palma was designed by Sert

Kirsty Thomas An insight into Joan Miró’s artistic process granted the Tom Pigeon co-founder creative courage ‘I ﬁnd the Joan Miró Workshop & Foundation so inspirational. The site is home to his Mallorcan mid-century studio, as well as a huge collection of his work, housed in an outstanding architectural space and across beautiful gardens with a view over the Mediterranean. The studio, designed by Josep Lluís Sert, is an exciting modernist building set up as if Miró has just popped out for lunch – it’s full of tools, trinkets, sketches and artefacts. ‘Miró’s sense of scale, exploration of colour and line and his bold use of space have pushed me to be braver in my compositions and made me excited to explore a more minimal way of working. I can see his inﬂuence in my Balance triptych and Shipwreck series of prints.’ tompigeon.com

For Roksanda Ilinčić, Montenegro offers the ideal break

Jonathan Saunders A Nippon adventure prompted a new direction for the New Yorkbased creative, inspiring his ﬁrst furniture collection

Roksanda Ilinčić The Slovenian-born fashion designer still finds inspiration and restoration in Montenegro ‘I’ve been going to Montenegro since I was a child, and it’s somewhere that will always inspire me. Visually, it has the most incredible natural beauty, full of contrasts – dense and shady forests, mountains and the stunning coastline and emerald waters. ‘Dotted around are some beautiful must-see spots from Queen’s Beach in Sveti Stefan and old town Perast to Lake Skadar and Ada Bojana island. The local markets are always filled with delicious produce like my favourite pink tomatoes. Life there is vibrant, untouched and extremely restorative. It’s when I’m most relaxed – and away from distractions – that the fresh ideas start flowing.’ roksanda.com

Kelly Wearstler The US interior design titan discovered a treasure trove of tiles in the Portuguese capital ‘Lisbon had been on my bucket list for some time. I was so intrigued by the culture, architecture, history, design and the incredible tiles that are plastered all over the city – the cobblestone patterned sidewalks against the mélange of architecture is breathtaking. I went to the spectacular National Tile Museum, and while exploring various galleries and artisanal shops came across a unique collection of vintage Portuguese tiles at a small familyowned store called Cortico & Netos. I thought they would be perfect for The Peacock, a Mediterranean restaurant I was designing for Austin Proper Hotel. We had to be creative and design a mosaic patchwork on the wall, as often we only had 10 pieces per pattern.’ kellywearstler.com 146 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK JULY 2020

Lisbon’s tiles captured Kelly Wearstler ‘s imagination

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‘A year ago, I planned a two-month research trip to Japan – something that I’d always wanted to do. My partner Justin and I went together, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Naoshima and Teshima Islands and Mount Fuji. It was a visual overload from start to finish, coupled with an abundance of my other passion: incredible food. ‘Tokyo is a hive of people, culture, colours, sights and smells; Kyoto is serene and steeped in history; and the islands of Naoshima and Teshima house the most incredible art and gallery spaces that I’ve ever seen. All of these contrasts in one country connected by an amazing transport system make it possible to experience everything in one trip. ‘In Japan, there is so much astonishing art, craftsmanship and futuristic design, but I think one of its most fascinating aspects Japan influenced Jonathan is that even the otherwise mundane Saunders’ first furniture designs and everyday are inspiring. The road signs, the traffic lights, labourers’ workwear – everything is designed in such a balanced way. There is simply so much beauty everywhere. The colour balance and material choices that you see throughout Japan were the main inspiration behind my first furniture collection.’ jonathan-saunders.com

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Ini Archibong The legendary mountainous marble quarries of northern Italy seduced the Swiss-based designer ‘In Milan during the Salone del Mobile last year, together with Erica Boginsky of Friedman Benda Gallery, I met with the owner of Henraux marble, Paolo. We drove to Forte dei Marmi to see his quarry on Monte Altissimo near Lake Garda. We used some of that stone for the ‘Obelisk’ piece which Friedman Benda exhibited at ART021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair later that year. For Statuario marble, there’s arguably no better place to go – plus Paolo is a great guy! We went back to Forte that summer to hang out with him for a holiday and my brother Archie’s birthday. I love it there – the beaches and mountains are amazing.’ designbyini.com

Ini Archibong, left, with his brother Archie at the Henraux marble quarry; and top right, his ‘Obelisk’ ﬂoor lamp

‘FOR MARBLE, THERE’S NO BETTER PLACE TO GO THAN FORTE DEI MARMI… PLUS THE BEACHES AND MOUNTAINS ARE AMAZING’

Bethan Gray

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The furniture designer fell for the shells of this beach town ‘Last year I took a three-month trip with my partner Massimo and our son Cian. It was amazing. We travelled to China, Vietnam, New Zealand, Australia, Oman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It was partly to visit some of the partners that we work with, and it was great to see those craftspeople and retailers all over the world. ‘After staying in a series of big cities, the nature and fresh air of New Zealand was such a tonic. We went to Omaha for a beach holiday, it’s just an hour north of Auckland, and rented a bach; seaside homes that are all about indoor/outdoor living and enjoying the views. The local town Matakana has a farmers’ market and is just a really nice creative hub. ‘Every day, we’d go to this amazing crescent-shaped beach. I’ve never seen so many scallop shells in my life, so big and in every colour imaginable. It was like a treasure trove – we just went up and down beachcombing and collecting. While we were there it was Massimo’s birthday, so I drew a shell for his card as a memento. It was a beautiful time.’ bethangray.com

Bethan Gray collected scallop shells on New Zealand’s Omaha Beach with husband Massimo and their son Cian

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Adam Nathaniel Furman The decorative culture of northern India captivated the pattern- and colour-obsessed London designer on his ﬁrst visit to the country ‘One needs a lifetime to digest all the stimuli that you come across in India. I’d always wanted to visit, and last September joined my boyfriend on his sabbatical to travel all around Rajasthan. ‘I was hugely inspired by the way in which everyday spaces and objects are often decorated by their owners, from painting bikes, trucks, jugs and jars to their houses’ elevations. It was a wonderful infusion of joyous energy and positivity. I kept coming across scenes that I wanted to just sit down and draw, but there was so little time as there were so many fascinating things – houses, markets, religious sites, objects, clothes, plates, food – that I ended up taking thousands of photos, which I now delve into just for pleasure. ‘Visiting Bada Bagh, the dead city of Royal Cenotaphs in the middle of the desert, just in time to watch the sunset from its ruins was a mind-meltingly romantic experience.’ adamnathanielfurman.com

Ornate architecture in Rajasthan, the wandering elephants and the incredible sight of Bada Bagh, far right, were all extraordinary for Adam

An abandoned architectural wonder in Lebanon delighted design duo James Plumb ‘In Tripoli, the site of Oscar Niemeyer’s International Fair blew our minds. It was designed by the Brazilian architect in 1963 but abandoned – and never completed – due to civil war breaking out in 1975. Entering the Enclosed Theatre was like walking on the moon – a breathtaking experience that cemented our appreciation of reinforced steel and concrete. Our goal is to have an exhibition there!’ jamesplumb.co.uk

‘ENTERING THE ENCLOSED THEATRE WAS LIKE WALKING ON THE MOON’

Niemeyer’s eerie Enclosed Theatre in Tripoli

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Hannah Plumb and James Russell

John Booth Zig-zagging across Japan by bullet train proved unforgettable for the east London artist and designer

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‘I’d been to Japan once before on a work trip, painting leather bags in Tokyo for Fendi, and returned last November for a 10-day trip by myself. I went to Osaka for one night, which was great fun – I wish I’d stayed longer – then on to lovely relaxed Kobe by the sea to visit the Yokoo Tadanori Museum, which I’d recommend to any fans of his work. In Kyoto, I stumbled across amazing temples and saw geishas walking down rainy, deserted streets, before taking the bullet train to Tokyo. The walk from Shibuya to the Nakameguro neighbourhood was a highlight there – it’s such a beautiful area. ‘I love how seriously Japanese people take playful things. There are so many fun visuals and details everywhere, but they’re combined with an impression of organisation and formality – it’s what makes Japan feel so unique. It’s an idea that’s directly inspired my work: just because something is playful and joyous, it doesn’t mean that it is any less well informed than something that appears to be more serious or traditional. @john_booth

Japan’s unique blend of fun and formality informed John Booth’s own work

‘I LOVE HOW SERIOUSLY JAPANESE PEOPLE TAKE PLAYFUL THINGS. THERE ARE SO MANY FUN VISUALS AND DETAILS EVERYWHERE’

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The design critic and author on the unexpected heirloom that embodies the values of good design My parents were the kind of people who would always try to buy the best product in its category and use it for decades, keeping it impeccably maintained. After my mother passed away, I felt strongly that I didn’t want the traditional heirlooms; jewellery and so on – that was too painful. But a couple of years later when my father died, I was clearing out their house and I realised that the things I wanted to hold on to were actually the practical objects – like my mother’s sewing kit and cooking utensils. They don’t have great ﬁnancial value, but have a huge emotional value for me. My family lived in, and had such a love for, the country. My mum had this fantastic countrywoman kit. She loved gardening, birdwatching and hiking, so she accumulated 162 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK JULY 2020

lots of books on natural history and all the contraptions that went with it, including this fantastic pair of Carl Zeiss binoculars. They’re a wonderful gadget and remind me of the pleasure Mum took in country life. Also, they are a brilliant example of utilitarian design; Zeiss is one of the great specialist German manufacturers. They come with a beautiful leather case with a shoulder strap, and inside I found the lifetime guarantee. To me, that’s what we want from product design today; things that can be repaired rather than replaced. Despite being an urbanite, I love hiking, so I keep them in my kit. I haven’t had time to investigate birdwatching yet, but I think, in old age, it’s something I might like. alicerawsthorn.com

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