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VILLA MANDRA Raw beauty by K-STUDIO on Mykonos SET IN STONE Casa Salvatori in the heart of Milan’s design district MODERN HISTORY Inside Château de Fabrègues AUSTRALIAN DESIGN Near & Far
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Team Letter As we write, things are slowly changing, as restrictions are beginning to be lifted all over the world. Like in our last issue, it’s a letter from all of us and we’ve shared some photos of how we’ve been working from home in lockdown; some of us with our pets who’ve been both the perfect companions and distractions. Our Global Issue cover story is testament that good design stands the test of time – in this instance for the global design director of Google in Silicon Valley. We talk to Australian designers and architects in ‘A Different Corner’ about taking their aesthetic to a global audience and the challenges they face. In ‘Australian Design 2020’ we talk to a different group of designers on how they’re recalibrating after having their plans to show in Milan and ICFF upended by a pandemic. We enter the incredible homes of Gabriele Salvatori in Milan and Pierre Yovanovitch in the French countryside, plus we visit Villa Mandra in Mykonos designed by K-Studio and stop by in Belgium; a perennial design favourite location. We hope you enjoy this virtual trip around the globe with us. The est Team x
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David Harrison | contributing writer David Harrison has been a design journalist since 1999 when he moved from London to Sydney and switched careers from film and television to styling interior shoots and writing about design. He combines his vintage furniture addiction with a keen interest in contemporary design. He has attended Milan Design Week every year since 2009, covering the event for various Australian magazines. @designdaily
Meg Rawson | contributing writer Originally hailing from New Zealand, this Melbournebased writer and digital manager spent her formative years in London shaping an unconventional path to design by learning from some of the best. Fast forward a decade and Megan uses her global design dexterity to contribute regularly for est. In this issue, Megan penned On the Horizon which explores the artisanal Greek purity imbibed in Villa Mandra by K-Studio. @meganmayrawson
Thomas De Bruyne | photographer Thomas De Bruyne is an architectural photographer and graphic designer based in Belgium. Best known for capturing the work of Belgium’s leading architects, Thomas has a love for unique vintage furniture, raw materials and imperfect finishes. In this issue of est magazine, Thomas photographs Flanders Farmhouse by interior designer Nathalie Deboel. @cafeine
James Geer | photographer James Geer is an internationally recognised photographer who until recently, spent his time traveling the world for some of the most distinguished publications, advertising agencies, entertainment and corporate companies. Shooting the Scwartz family’s holiday home on the Isle of Capri involved a few of his favourite things; beautiful architecture, a nice long lunch by the sea, a boat ride & great hospitality. @jamesgeer
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Managing Editor of estliving.com Sophie Lewis
WORDS Yvette Caprioglio, Megan Rawson, Lidia Boniwell, David Harrison, Bronwyn Marshall, Melia Rayner, Emma-Kate Wilson, Sophie Lewis
Sub Editor & Style Editor Yvette Caprioglio Editorial Assistant Lidia Boniwell Design Jack Seedsman Client Partnerships Mandy Loftus-Hills Astrid Saint-John Junior Producer Brigitte Craig Managing Director Miffy Coady
PHOTOGRAPHY The Latest Julio Feroz, Annick Vernimmen, Lenzer, courtesy of Aesop On the Horizorn Claus Brechenmacher, Reiner Baumann Casa Salvatori Giorgio Possenti Germano Borrelli Matteo Imbirani Flanders Farmhouse Thomas De Bruyne Playlist Courtesy of Norm Architects
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A Different Corner Architecture Willem-Dirk du Toit, Rory Gardiner, Romello Pereira, Ryan Leidner Architecture David Matheson Photography Silicon Valley Joe Fletcher Joe Fletcher Landscape Designer Stephens Design Studio Where designers live: Pierre Yovanovitch Guillaume de Laubier, Jean-François Jaussaud, Jérôme Galland, Matthieu Salvaing CONTACT editorial@estliving.com advertising@estliving.com
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Contents
The Latest
est Style
On The Horizon
My Space Gabriele Salvatori
Flanders Farmhouse
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2020 Australian Design
A Different Corner
Silicon Valley Serenity
At Home with Pierre Yovanovitch
Made in Capri
The Detail
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Against a rugged Greek Island backdrop, K-STUDIO has crafted an emotive and artisanal holiday home which marries traditional architecture with modern island life.
INTERIOR DESIGN K-STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY Claus Brechenmacher and Reiner Baumann WORDS Megan Rawson
A thatched roof courtyard complete with an olive tree defines this summer home.
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ince 2004, brothers Dimitris and Konstantinos Karampatakis, founders of K-Studio, have been lauded as ‘leading the new wave of architectural talent’ that has emerged from Greece. Known for their traditionalist approach to crafting homes and hotels that pay homage to the skill and craft of Greek architecture, K-Studio fine-tune the art of innovation for a new generation.
An innovative and streamlined Boffi k14 kitchen ensures the latest technology is coupled with humble materials including timber and stone.
Like most projects in K-Studio’s portfolio, Villa Mandra on the Island of Mykonos not only embraces the location’s rocky terrain, superior light and enviable Aegean Sea views, it also captures the brothers’ pride in the heritage of Mediterranean craftsmanship. Perched on a ridge in Aleomandra, Mykonos, this six-bedroom summer home sits lightly on the landscape and is almost entirely hidden from view.
A landscaped outlook is in keeping with the local surroundings to ensure sparkling sea views take centre stage.
Inspired by the modest island vernacular, a material palette of raw stone and timber allows the home to blend into its surroundings seamlessly. Two traditional, white-washed buildings accommodate the communal kitchen and living room spaces, with both unfolding around a centrally positioned courtyard and an olive tree. Juxtaposing this, the home’s private quarters are located further down beyond the pool and are embedded into the hillside to ensure sublime sunset views over the neighbouring island of Delos. All are connected by a harmonious combination of locally sourced timber latticework, chestnut pergolas, smooth lime-washed rendering and jagged stone. An earthy palette in a variety of muted clays, creams and timber tones highlight the contemporary additions of handcrafted furniture and lighting and evoke a calming respite from the intense climate.
Exuding earthen comfort, the living space features the Extrasoft Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani, Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia and handwoven J16 Stools by Hans J. Wegner.
The confidently calm bedroom features the Workstead Orbit Sconce and December Chair in leather by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano for Nikari.
Statement Scandinavian pieces punctuate the interior, including two grey Extrasoft Sofas by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani - one under the pergola and another in the living space next to a pair of leather Spanish Chairs which are further complemented by Hans J. Wegner’s handwoven J16 Stools. An oak Børge Mogensen J39 Chair makes an appearance in the study complete with a brass w102 Chipperfield desk lamp and the fluid curves of Caroline Walls’ artwork. Attention to lighting is just as thorough - from the iconic silhouettes of Serge Mouille’s “black shapes” to Workstead’s reflective Orbit Scones which adorn the bedrooms. A stateof-the-art Boffi kitchen offers the home a final, luxurious, stamp of modern functionality.
K-Studio have incorporated a deep respect for rest, reflection and exploration in Villa Mandra, celebrating its island heritage through a modern lens, while capturing the distinctive artisanal purity that Greece is known for.
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My Space
Gabriele Salvatori
DESIGN Elisa Ossino Studio PHOTOGRAPHY Giorgio Possenti, Germano Borrelli, Matteo Imbirani WORDS Yvette Caprioglio
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asa Salvatori in the centre of Milan’s design district has been home for Gabriele Salvatori, CEO of Salvatori Stone, for just over four years.
Naturally, the home is testament to the artisanal craftsmanship that his family’s name is renowned for and was a priority when collaborating with interior designer Elisa Ossino. The idea of having something that is unique and shaped by human hands in a world of mass production was important to Gabriele. As a third-generation family member, Gabriele spent his school holidays at the Salvatori headquarters in Northern Tuscany, so it was inevitable that stone would inform the materiality of Casa Salvatori. Colour has also taken precedence in the apartment, creating a striking contrast between a traditional palette of neutral tones, such as classic white, cream, grey and brown that are often used by Salvatori for clients. “A splash of colour also makes a difference to your mood, which is why we’ve gone for quite unusual shades of pinks and greens, in my home,” says Gabriele. “And a mustard-yellow, which on paper shouldn’t work with the old Terazzo floor, absolutely does.” There’s also a beautiful balance of texture and shape which is at odds with the perception that stone is often associated with coldness, a belief that Gabriele resolutely disagrees with. “It’s actually an incredibly versatile material so you can use it to make bold, geometric patterns which you see in the artwork on the wall, the inlaid tables and kitchen cabinetry, but then it can also be surprisingly soft and smooth from a visual aspect,” says Gabriele. “But, as much as I love stone, I think it’s important to balance it with materials like wood, metal, and soft fabric. That’s how you create a sense of harmony.”
The 200 year old apartments original terrazzo floor. DePadova Nota black wall light.
At over 200 years old with incredible original Terazzo floors and fireplace, the apartment really is special to Gabriele. “It has so much soul and an innate sophistication and beauty,” he says. If there is one room though that he had to favour, it’s the living room with its full-length windows where he hosts impromptu parties. “The room looks out on the courtyard, which is surrounded by amazing design studios and showrooms so there’s a kind of fascinating continuous theatre outside. It’s very easy to spend a lot of time at those windows.” For Gabriele, being in the centre of Milan with all the wonderful buzz and hecticness of a major European city on his doorstep, right in the middle of the design district is an innate reflection of who he is. “I love all that. It’s very stimulating. It really represents what I like and who I am, and in particular, I think it represents what Milan is all about, which is understated elegance,“ he says.
The kitchen features Salvatori Gris du Marais stone and the ‘Love me, Love me not’ table by Michael Anastassiades for Salvatori.
The bathroom features a Salvatori ‘Tratti’ Texture stone wall by Pietra D’Avola and Salvatori ‘Alfeo’ basin drawers by Pietra D’Avola.
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FLANDERS FARMHOUSE
DESIGN Nathalie Deboel Interior Design PHOTOGRAPHY Cafeine - Thomas de Bruyne LOCATION Oostkerke, Belgium WORDS Bronwyn Marshall
The entrance hall features a Pierre Jeanneret Bench with a view to the custom oak joinery.
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nspired by a sense of inherent harmony and balance, Nathalie Deboel’s Oostkerke House beautifully embraces its Belgian countryside locale. Neatly tucked away in an old medieval village of the same name, Oostkerke House is the reworking of a dilapidated old farmhouse with purposeful and deliberate interior interventions. Nathalie describes her approach like much of her work as “Wanting to be living together with nature, instead of protecting against it” with high importance placed on the relationship between inside and outside. The resulting home opens itself up beautifully through curated apertures and engulfs its surrounds, “finding a good balance between open view and smaller windows is always very important,” she says. Based on a layering of muted and natural tones, the materiality and palette speak to a sense of authenticity and craft. As a farmhouse, the working of the land and the process of making and creating is celebrated through the combination of textures and the carefully chosen objects in each of the spaces. Imbued with a sense of warmth throughout, walls are limed to connect with the traditional plaster method and the use of warm elm timber in various stains reflects a traditional kitchen and cabinetry in this area. “The materiality is based on creating a wabi-sabi atmosphere, where the resulting imperfection of natural materials can be expressed,” Nathalie says.
PP225 Flag Halyard chair designed by Hans J. Wegner
The home is essentially a gathering space and a place of respite, and at the heart of this is a feeling of nourishment. “The owners love cooking and organising dinners with friends on a very regular and informal basis, so the kitchen was very important from the beginning,” Nathalie says. “That is why we created a home with a very open plan; the dining table in the kitchen, an open fire and an island in the middle,” she adds. The layering of lighting and other emotive elements then adds to the theatre of the home and allows a deliberate engagement with the differing functions of the spaces. Nathalie’s philosophy is to create comforting homes; homes that fit like a good jacket, where you feel warm, protected, calm and in balance with the people you love. “I create spaces for other people so they can grow, live and create dreams,” she says. Oostkerke House with its deep reveals and buttered softness of its interiors seems to perfectly capture her ethos. The custom tactile elements and bespoke furniture all act as well-crafted handmade extensions of the home, as an expression of its owners and their aspirations.
The home features allnatural wall finishes by Wim De Smet Architectural Finishes.
“In this house, we used all the materials that you find in this region, to give the house a very authentic and genuine atmosphere.” – Nathalie Deboel
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ust over a year ago Australian furniture, lighting and accessory designers were riding high after a successful Milan Design Week. It saw a huge contingent of young designers, small studios and brands showing their work at what is widely accepted as the world’s most influential design event. Australia was definitely back on the design map with coverage in influential design magazines such as Wallpaper* and Yatzer. Shows were held in different parts of the city by lighting designers Christopher Boots and Volker Haug. Sydney brand Design by Them took a 250sqm space in Isola to show 35 pieces from their collection and Melbourne lighting brands Rakumba and Articolo Lighting took stands at Salone del Mobile’s Euroluce. Optimism was high and there were big plans for Milan 2020. Then COVID-19 changed everything. We talk to some of the designers about how they’re recalibrating.
Don Cameron photograph from the Communion series. - The Odeon, Alderney, Channel Islands Don Cameron photograph from the Communion series Observation Post Marine Peilstand 4, Guernsey, Channel Islands Don Cameron photograph from the Communion series - Marine Peilstand 3, Jersey, Channel Islands
Don 01. Cameron Sydney interior designer and vintage dealer Don Cameron was just about to freight nine of his massive photographs of Brutalist structures in heavy bronze frames to the Bassam Fellows showroom in Milan’s Brera district for their Milan presentation when the news came through that Salone del Mobile was postponed. After long deliberations as to whether an online 3-D presentation of his work or a physical show in a local gallery could be achieved, the recent easing of restrictions allowed a gallery show to finally be confirmed. Communion will be exhibited from 11 - 31 August 2020. Don Cameron is represented by Sally-Dan Cuthbert Gallery.
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For Tom Fereday Salone del Mobile 2020 would have been the icing on the cake after his break-through year in 2019 where he showed his first collection for international brand Stellar Works. This year he was to add a fully upholstered dining chair to his successful Crawford collection and release Zelo, a range of outdoor pieces with Slovenian brand Rex Kralj, and a moulded glass wall light for Melbourne brand Rakumba. He was also scheduled to visit the Alessi factory to discuss the possibility of manufacturing Suono, a cast aluminium Bluetooth speaker he designed that was the prize-winning entry in the annual Alessi Design Awards. “Hopefully some positives will come out of the global pandemic,” Fereday says. “A general slowdown in the pace of life may afford designers a little more time to resolve details to the point where they are completely happy before their work is shown”.
The Suono cast aluminium Bluetooth speaker by Tom Fereday won the 2020 Alessi Design Award. Part of the prize was a meeting with Alessi at their Alessandro Mendini designed factory in Omegna near Lake Maggiore.
Longbow credenza by Adam Goodrum and Arthur Seigneur (Adam & Arthur) Tolarno Galleries, Melbourne.
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Adam 03. Goodrum Luck was on the side of Adam Goodrum, one of Australia’s most highly acclaimed industrial designers. Having shown in various forms in Milan for nearly two decades this year Goodrum was excited to have been chosen for an installation showcasing the Febrik collection for Danish fabric house Kvadrat. Prior to heading off to Milan he was launching a unique collection of furniture pieces in Australia in collaboration with Parisian born straw marquetry artisan Arthur Seigneur. The Exquisite Corpse collection premiered on March 12 at Tolarno Galleries during Melbourne Design Week with Australia going into lockdown just days later. “We just had the opening and then everything had to close. While we missed out on some special VIP tours scheduled with collectors due to the restrictions, Arthur and I feel very lucky to have had the chance to show the work, given the huge amount of time and effort we had put into creating it”, says Goodrum.
Talleo tallboy by Adam Goodrum and Arthur Seigneur (Adam & Arthur) Tolarno Galleries, Melbourne.
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The Ceto chandeliers in clear and etched white glass, showing some of the possible configurations.
Ross Gardam had been working toward a large solo show in Milan’s former fashion district turned design precinct, Tortona. “We’ve been working on our new brand for the last year and to coincide with this we had a new lighting collection called Ceto and several furniture collections including the modular lounge Place which we were hoping to preview during Milan Design Week. The lighting was scheduled to be flown on to our ICFF show in New York,” Gardam says. “Our brand has been increasingly working internationally, focusing on the US for the last three years, so we were finally turning our eyes to Europe and thought Milan would be the best way to introduce our product there. Right now our lounges are on a leisurely cruise back from Europe”, he says. “I’m a glass half full kind of guy so I am always thinking that things are going to work out okay. It’s not what I planned our launch to be and it’s certainly not what I wanted but you have to put these things into perspective....it’s just a furniture and lighting show after all. We’re hoping it will all come together next year and it’s bound to be particularly special as Milan triumphs over adversity.”
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EAMES: BEAUTIFUL DE TAILS EAMES DEMETRIOS
CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ DU MOBILIER: JEANNERE T CHANDIGARH JACQUES DWORCZAK
ALEXANDER GIRARD: A DESIGNER’S UNIVERSE KRIES MATEO
PATRICIA URQUIOLA: TIME TO MAKE A BOOK GIANLUIGI RICUPERATI
ALVAR AALTO: SECOND NATURE KRIES MATEO
BREUER ROBERT MCCARTER
ITALIANA STEFANO TONCHI
HERMAN MILLER: A WAY OF LIVING HERMAN MILLER
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A Different Corner Designer Jase Sullivan and architects David Goss and Philip Mathieson share their insight on maintaining their studios’ aesthetic and the unique challenges faced when leading projects offshore. Words Lidia Boniwell
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Jase Sullivan Interior designer From Beverly Hills to the island of Vanuatu, interior designer Jase Sullivan is no stranger to creating thoughtful, timeless interiors abroad with his signature mid-century aesthetic.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE FIRST PROJECT YOU DESIGNED OVERSEAS? My first overseas project was renovating and designing Cameron Diaz’s Beverly Hills home. We both have a love for mid-century furnishings and we worked together closely designing a lot of our own custom joinery and furniture pieces. She was such a pleasure to work with and would make a really great interior designer. DOES YOUR AESTHETIC DIFFER IN LOS ANGELES COMPARED TO YOUR PROJECTS IN AUSTRALIA? Due to each project in Los Angeles and Australia being very different architecturally, my aesthetic does change naturally. No matter what country I am designing a home in, I try not to repeat myself, however I will always stick to my guns by trying to inject as many rare mid-century furniture pieces as possible. WHAT IS ONE KEY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DESIGNING IN THE US AND AUSTRALIA? Other than allowing for earthquakes, one key difference when designing a home in Los Angeles is dealing directly with a contractor who may or may not have building certification, whereas in Australia I always deal directly with a certified builder.
A vintage de Sede DS-600 sofa in the openplan living room exudes warmth in a spectrum of beige and brown tones.
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The warm Los Angeles climate is not too different to Sydney so designing a project for laid back indoor/ outdoor lifestyle is very similar. However, everything in Los Angeles is just a little bit over the top compared to Australia and designing a home in an entertainment-based city allows you to be a bit more theatrical. In saying that, I still try to keep my designs non-ostentatious wherever they are.
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I am currently designing an island home in beautiful Vanuatu for the producers of a well-known TV show. It’s a stunning island and the locals are just so lovely. It’s such a tease I can’t be there right now due to COVID however I get very excited when the builder sends me all the video updates. I can’t wait to get back.
Project Armadillo & Co showroom Sydney Design Studio Goss Photography Rory Gardiner
David Goss Founder and director Studio Goss
Entrusted with the design of the Articolo Lighting installation at Salone del Mobile, Milan in 2019 as well as their New York and Melbourne showrooms, Studio Goss director David Goss has established his practice as a leader in the residential and retail design sector; both in Australia and overseas. CONGRATULATIONS ON TAKING OUT THE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD IN THIS YEAR’S AUSTRALIAN INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS FOR THE ARTICOLO LIGHTING INSTALLATION AT SALONE DEL MOBILE. CAN YOU TELL US WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT? The project came together without too much trouble as we had a great construction team on the ground in Milan and an extremely trusting client based in Melbourne. Even though we’d had plenty of video calls and ongoing progress photos, approaching the space for the first time was both exciting and terrifying as we arrived in Milan just as it was finished. Thankfully, it came together just as we’d imagined it. AS A CITY, HOW DID NEW YORK INFORM YOUR AESTHETIC WHEN DESIGNING THE ARTICOLO SHOWROOM? HOW DOES THE AESTHETIC STILL SPEAK TO ITS AUSTRALIAN ROOTS? For the New York showroom we wanted to keep it simple as the space was quite small. We decided to dial up the contrast and aim for something much darker and moodier than our normal palette which is generally more soft and pale. The contrast between hard and soft is something that we like to explore in our work locally and speaks to how we work here in Australia.
The Kloke Melbourne flagship store draws inspiration from Brutalist architecture; a sculptural feast of stucco finishes and concrete render from floor to ceiling. Photography Rory Gardiner.
Project Articolo showroom Milan Design Studio Goss Photography Willem-Dirk du Toit
DOES YOUR DESIGN PROCESS DIFFER WHEN DESIGNING ABROAD FROM WHEN YOU’RE DESIGNING LOCALLY? Our design process is similar, however we tend to do a lot more site investigation and site research upfront. We have found that the process works best when you have a great person on the ground locally to assist in sourcing local materials and knowledge. Zoom has become an invaluable part of our process. In fact, our Sydney Armadillo & Co showroom was predominately co-ordinated through Zoom between Melbourne, Sydney and Los Angeles.
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WHAT KEY CHALLENGES HAVE YOU FACED DESIGNING ABROAD? The key challenges we have faced designing abroad have generally revolved around communication. Trying in vain to get the exact dimension you are after can be frustrating, as can trying to manage various trades and parties to achieve a certain detail when not everything goes to plan. It really is a team effort to make the process work from afar. Also, sourcing and sampling materials can be difficult when you can’t feel and touch things immediately. ARE THERE ANY UPCOMING OVERSEAS PROJECTS WE HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO?
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We have another New York showroom that is due to start construction soon hopefully. We are also really excited about a new residential project we’ve just started working on in Mexico. The multi-level house is located on the edge of a nature reserve on the coast of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca that we visited with the client earlier in the year. TOASTED OAK ROYAL OAK FLOORS
Project Costa Brava Architects Mathieson Architects Photography Romello Pereira
Phillip Mathieson Founder and director Mathieson Architects
Sydney-based architecture practice Mathieson Architects were called on by an Australian client to design their Costa Brava House in Spain: a home that celebrates its landscape through the architecture.
HOW DOES YOUR AESTHETIC DIFFER IN SPAIN COMPARED TO YOUR PROJECTS IN AUSTRALIA? We take a similar approach with all of our projects, even if there is some variety in the final outcome. We try and create generous living spaces which have a good connection to the outdoors and utilise a simple palette of materials and finishes. The brise-soleil brick screen to the road facing façade was something of an a-typical solution for us, creating a uniform elevation to the street as well as providing privacy to the rooms facing this way. The house is intended to be a backdrop for the view. LOGISTICALLY, HOW DID THE COSTA BRAVA HOUSE COMPARE TO DESIGNING PROJECTS IN AUSTRALIA? We were very fortunate that our clients engaged an extremely talented and passionate construction firm local to Girona, Cercle Gespromat, who was very much on board with our client’s vision. We made very good use of video conferencing and email communication. Having a great team on the ground made the process run extremely smoothly and luckily for us, their English was better than our Spanish! The client travelled to and from Australia quite frequently which assisted in transporting finishes and detail samples for us to approve.
HOW DID THE CATALONIAN LANDSCAPE INFORM THE DESIGN OF THE COSTA BRAVA HOUSE? The existing house was broken into smaller rooms and the glazing stepped in and out. By opening up the spaces and creating a single line of glazing, the result was a clean letterbox framing of the expansive view. The apertures to the side of the building were added to further open up the building to the views of the Aigua Blava in the town of Begur, Spain. WHAT SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGE DID YOU FACE DESIGNING ABROAD AND HOW DID YOU OVERCOME IT?
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Designing overseas posed a few challenges. Latenight Skype video site meetings were one, but the advantage was that we were able to make any changes required to the documentation during the day (while they slept) and they could have them the next day ready for construction. Once we had the process running it was quite efficient. ARE THERE ANY UPCOMING OVERSEAS PROJECTS WE HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO? We are currently working on another house in Greece. These are quite rare projects for us so having the opportunity to do them is a privilege.
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A restrained palette of white and grey in the home’s exterior intensifies the coastal locale of the home.
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yan Leidner Architecture delivers a minimalist’s delight by stripping a 1960s Eichler home back to its foundations. A leader of mid-century modernist
homes, Joseph Eichler defined ‘California Modern’ for many years - but with this thoughtful update by San Francisco-based practice Ryan Leidner Architecture, consider the definition updated.
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Located in one of Silicon Valley’s most enviable locations, the house is home to a pair of designers and their young family, who fell in love with the property on first visit but were keen to gently bring the home into the twenty-first century. Turning to Ryan Leidner Architecture, their aim was to ‘reimagine the house’ for a new era, preserving the home’s best features while improving its energy efficiency, comfort and flow. A thoughtful and thorough renovation by the architects peels back the many layers of remodeling the home had endured over the years, exposing the clean minimalism below. Shag carpet, mirrored walls and old cabinets made way for exposed wood ceiling and beams, sliding glass doors and Carrara marble. Walls were removed to create a more open floor plan that flows out to the landscapes outside. Almost every room in the house opens out to the lush landscapes designed by Stephens Design Studio, with the greenery of the gardens balancing out the pared-back material palette of the home.
The home’s contemporary sensibility is further reinforced by its textures and furnishings. What at first seems like a simple white palette and handful of designer pieces is anything but. Large-format porcelain tiles and white oak accents add subtle definition to the bathroom and kitchen spaces, while the front facade of the home is refreshed with reclad red cedar strips, which work to both echo the original grooved plywood and conceal a garage door. This is minimalism at its best: design working hard to both satiate the aesthetic intention of a space while adding function and structure. Without losing its mid-century modern foundations, this home is now even more of a sanctuary from the bustle outside, a functional family space and a paean to clean, sophisticated simplicity.
“There’s really something magical about being in the lush atrium garden and being able to see through the living room and out to the backyard. It’s like the house de-materializes in a way and yet is still so present.” – Ryan Leidner
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Pierre Yovanovitch French interior architect Pierre Yovanovitch takes us through the ancient halls of Chateau Fabregues, set in the lavender foothills of the high alps in Provence, France.
DESIGN Pierre Yovanovitch PHOTOGRAPHY Guillaume de Laubier, Jean-François Jaussaud, Jérôme Galland, Matthieu Salvaing WORDS Sophie Lewis
The garden designed by Louis Benech features a swimming pool, original ornamental pool, shapely hedges, pebbled walkways and manicured lawns dotted with sculptures, encased by dry stone walls.
Coloured tiles illustrating the different seasons were added to Chateau’s four towers in the 1800s.
Pierre purchased the estate in 2009, immediately drawn to the chateau’s historic spirit and sense of isolation. Art work by Imi Knoebel, wall sculpture by Michel GouÊry.
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rriving at Chateau Fabregues northwest of Nice, it’s likely you’ll find French interior architect Pierre Yovanovitch in his garden. Bordered by woodland, the noble grounds were designed by French master Louis Benech, which Pierre enjoys with his partner Matthieu and their four dogs, as well as a few chickens and donkeys. “Whenever I feel in need of inspiration and to recharge, I go outside to my garden,” he says. “It grounds me and reminds me that beauty, colour and mystery are all around us.” Formerly a menswear designer for Pierre Cardin, Yovanovitch established his Paris-based atelier nearly 20 years ago. He went on to open outpost in New York and is one of the world’s most in-demand designers.
“I always try to lead all of my projects with my intuition and the design of my home isn’t any different.”
Pierre’s haute couture lens has cultivated an inimitable design portfolio founded on his passion for art, Nordic and American design and a love of the antique, unexpected and imperfect. His style lends itself particularly well to historic homes where Pierre is careful to modernise without mimicking or erasing the past. That’s how the designer found himself purchasing a fairy-tale-like chateau and surrounding farm buildings kept in the same family for centuries, with a chapel that dates back to the 10th century. “It was very important to me to preserve the historical integrity of the home in the process of renovating it, whether that be breathing life back into the original chapel or restoring the roof’s stunning tile work,” he says. Pierre hoped his work would appear as though it had always been there with a rich story to tell. Authentic materials affirm this dialogue in the agricultural buildings, where timber beams, camel-coloured walls and exposed wooden floors underpin eclectic objects such as the
“It’s a blank canvas for me where I’m able to express myself creatively and also a place for me to ground myself surrounded in nature and with my family – four-legged members included.” – Pierre Yovanovitch
Left, This dining nook features the Laura bracket lamp from Pierre’s Oops Collection, a vintage Bean Sofa by Otto Schulz, round dining table by Jules Wabbes, circa 1965 and eclectic dish by Alexandre Noll. Right, A rustic living space in one of the former farm buildings features the Zigzag sofa by Armelle Benoit for Pierre Yovanovitch and the mysterious Augenkreuz artwork by Stephan Balkenhol.
In the chateau’s dining room, the gold Snowflake chandelier by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell and ornate blue dining table designed by Copenhagen architect Christen Emanuel Kjaer Monberg echo a bygone grandeur. But in Chateau Fabregues, the most prized pieces are the collection of owl figurines Pierre has acquired travelling. “I have a fascination with the bird and their singing and each one of the objects adds its own character to the space,” he says. The designer believes bringing in unique, site-specific artwork is what makes each space come alive. A longtime collaborator with artist Claire Tabouret, he commissioned her to create a mural in the property’s abandoned chapel. “Claire’s work is so emotive and powerful,” he says. “The scene she created is stunning and immersive and in many ways repurposes the building, true to its origins, as a place of quiet reflection.” Pierre says Chateau Fabregues is his heart and soul and lifelong project. “It’s a blank canvas for me where I’m able to express myself creatively and also a place for me ground myself surrounded in nature and with my family – four-legged members included.”
Utรถ armchair by Axel Einar Hjorth and Crude Thinking 4 wall sculpture by Richard Nonas.
Pierre asked artist Claire Tabouret to create a vibrant mural in the property’s abandoned chapel.
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CAPRI PHOTOGRAPHY James Geer WORDS Emma-Kate Wilson
A Melbourne-based family who were yearning for European sunshine during the cold winter months, found the perfect Capri home two years ago in the Bay of Naples.
The water-side home honours views of the Faraglioni, the limestone cliffs, the boats and the Mediterranean Sea —even from the shower.
The water-side home honours views of the Faraglioni, the limestone cliffs, the boats and the Mediterranean Sea —even from the shower.
Local joiners crafted the kitchen with Austrian Oak doors and local limestone benchtops, complemented with Capri artisan dinnerware from Eureka di Pollicino.
Uschi and Danny Schwartz had been looking for the perfect sun-soaked villa in which to spend Italian summers with their young son Benji and friends, but didn’t expect to stumble across one by chance while having lunch at a restaurant below the property. “It took our breath away,” says Uschi. After the first inspection, they realised the villa, perched on a steep decline, needed a complete renovation; perfectly suiting the young family who wanted to impart their own style. The Capri summer home had formerly been part of an Italian politician and property magnate who subdivided his Palazzo and sold off subsections. The Schwartz’s 3,000 sqm property housed the centuries-old stone cistern that had been transformed into a villa in 1974. Facing south, the home overlooks the famous Faraglioni islands and has private access to the sea, surrounding pine forest and limestone cliffs. The first changes were to open the living space to reflect their breezy, informal Australian lifestyle while honouring the Mediterranean environment and forest. They gutted the interior, only keeping the original external stone walls, added windows to maximise the views and renovated the basement to create a separate guest apartment. Inspired by the stunning vistas, they kept the furniture clean, fresh and natural to harmoniously blend with the surroundings. “The colour scheme was intended to be very natural and calm and was not to deflect from the intensely beautiful outdoor landscape and surroundings,” Uschi says. The three-levelled interior consistently reflects the exterior with natural woven artworks made on the island from Eco Capri and dinnerware by local artisans Eureka di Pollicino, handmade and painted in Capri.
“When we had our first inspection, we saw a villa in steep decline. The 3,000 sqm garden was a total mess, and the villa, which had been renovated in the 1980s, was carved up into tiny rooms.”
Many of the interior features reflect the family’s travels; clean, white sofas from the Conran Store in London; handwoven ceiling pendants from Tunisia bought at Mona Market in Le Marais Paris and Italian Terracotta tiles designed by Patricia Urquiola. These pieces are offset with commissioned paintings from Australian artists Karen Hayman and Mark Schaller. Fermob furniture was chosen consistently throughout, adding vintage pops of colour to celebrate the surrounding tonal and textural palette, including the Mediterranean terraced garden they established from the ground up. “We love the Hibiscus, local Italian rosemary, oleanders, citrus trees and red lantana,” Uschi says. “We also have yuccas, banana plants, tropical ferns, birds of paradise and an assortment of Mediterranean succulents.”
“We wanted something by the Mediterranean Sea, and our location is incredibly private, surrounded by vast limestone cliffs, natural pine forest and the sea.”
“The mood reflects a Mediterranean summer, informal days spent swimming in rock pools and exploring the natural beauty of the island. We love cooking and always dine together as a family or with friends for every meal.” Together, Uschi and Danny have built the perfect summer home, with multilayered spots for aperitivi, siestas and watching the changing light on the Faraglioni in the Capri sun.
The Schwartz’ added a saltwater pool, constructed in concrete and stone and set into the terraced stone wall, overlooking the bay.
Spending quality family time on the outdoor Fermob furniture down by the water’s edge is one of the young family’s favourite pastimes. They bring a picnic and take shade under the rustic bamboo pergola; rinsing off in the salty sea after lunch.
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