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DESIGN: THE BEST FROM SALONE DEL MOBILE 2024 VISIT: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S ARIZONA HOME GETTING AWAY: A SUMMER IN MENORCA

Jean-Pierre Marois and Hauvette & Madani

With: Marion Mailaender — Derek Jarman — Alex Boudreau

Eva Albarrán and Christian Bourdais — Studio KO

JUNE | JULY | AUGUST 2024

Cover

Jean-Pierre Marois together with Samantha Hauvette and Lucas Madani with whom he worked on a new hotel project in Camargue, Les Bains Gardians. Photo: Karel Balas

Lucas Madani: jacket and jeans, A.P.C. Jean-Pierre Marois: jacket, A.P.C. Trousers, Samsøe Samsøe. Shirt, Les Indiennes de Nîmes and Les Bains Gardians. Boots, La Botte Gardiane and Les Bains Gardians. Samantha Hauvette: jeans, Sessùn. Top, Molli.

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12 — News

Design, style and exhibitions —a spotlight on all that’s new this season.

FASHION

Last May in Marseille, Chanel presented its Cruise 2024/25 collection on the roof of the Cité

Radieuse, an iconic residential building designed by Le Corbusier.

TEAM UP

This summer, Vanessa Bruno unveiled a collection inspired by the relaxed Provencal lifestyle with fabrics by family-run manufacturer Souleiado.

EVENT

A worthy representative of craft heritage, Loewe presented the finalists of its Craft Prize on 14 May in Paris.

Inspiration

38 — Jean-Pierre Marois

The French entrepreneur has opened his second hotel in Camargue, placing its decoration in the capable hands of Hauvette & Madani.

44 — Marion Mailaender

We met the interior designer who is this year’s jury president at the 8th edition of Design Parade Toulon.

50 — Frank Lloyd Wright

The architect built a home and place of work in the Arizona desert that is an integral part of its surroundings.

56 — Aladin Borioli

In a new book, the artist documents Bannkörbe , the straw beehives that act as guardians and ward off the evil eye.

62 — Derek Jarman

The former Kent home of the provocative English filmmaker illustrates his vision of the world.

Photos

All about…

70 — Milan Design Week

Design companies, designers, galleries, innovations, collaborations and reissues... all the highlights of the 2024 edition.

Tribe

86 — Studio KO

Interior designers Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty have renovated an old Berber farmhouse in the Agafay Desert southwest of Marrakech.

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— Alex Boudreau

Mexico. In the arid landscapes of the Baja California peninsula, the American interior designer has fashioned a timeless holiday hideaway for her family.

108 — Beatrice Faverjon

The French designer and ceramicist has turned a modernday wooden house on the unspoilt island of Kaua’i, the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, into a haven of peace.

120 — Anne-Cécile Comar

The Atelier du Pont cofounder has given a new lease of life to a run-down estancia in Menorca, drawing inspiration from the vernacular styles of this secret Balearic Island.

132 — Eva Albarrán and Christian Bourdais

The gallery owners and contemporary art producers welcomed us into their family home. in Madrid that provides the ideal setting to showcase works by their leading artists.

Getting Away

144

— Opening

Menorca. In the art and design district of Mahón, hybrid art gallery and artist in residence centre Tabouret has set up shop for one summer only.

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— City Guide

Food, shopping, culture... A selection of what to see and do in Menorca this summer.

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— Food

Menorca. Venezuelan chef Gabriel Gonzalez Andrade cooks over an open fire before presenting his dishes in a truly spectacular manner.

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Jean-Pierre Marois —the owner of Les Bains Paris, an iconic Parisian establishment that’s so much more than a hotel—is a true storyteller. He poses for our cover photo alongside Samantha Hauvette and Lucas Madani , the Parisian interior design duo with whom he worked on his latest hotel. Les Bains Gardians is set in the heart of the Camargue region in southern France, a land of ponds and marshes, horses and famingos. A place where he can tell a completely different story, one you have to experience for yourself, the kind of story that brings us together.

And in fact, this summer is all about the Mediterranean. From Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, we head off to Marseille where we caught up with interior designer Marion Mailaender , this year’s jury president at Design Parade Toulon, just before what promises to be the event of the summer. Then, crossing the azure waters, we finish in Menorca, immersing ourselves in culture with a summer of art and design. Talking of which, in this issue we also take a close look at current design trends with a special report from Salone del Mobile that brings you the most notable new creations we saw last April during Milan Design Week.

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Sculptural rugs

To mark the centenary of the birth of Eduardo Chillida and ten years after a first collection inspired by the artist, Spanish rug manufacturer Nanimarquina has created a series of four poetic pieces based on engravings produced by Chillida at the end of the 1990s. “I was dazzled when I first discovered Chillida’s sculptures. Even today this artist’s life and work continue to move me deeply,” Nani Marquina explains. Although the sculptor is best known for his monumental works using materials such as iron steel and concrete, he also created subtle black-and-white drawings that explore the concepts of limits, emptiness, space and scale. In a fitting tribute to Chillida, several works on paper from his “Gravitations” series have been transposed onto three rugs and a hand-woven wool and silk tapestry.

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But is it cardboard?

New York artist Isabel Rower experiments with the wide variety of materials at her disposal—ceramics, wood, porcelain— to create objects that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. This series of stoneware pieces in a Brutalist vein, as well as lamps and an imposing armchair, were exhibited by Los Angeles based Marta Gallery at the NADA New York 2024 fair last May.

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Carlota Prats

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MODERN CRAFT

Chanel heads to Marseille

— Chanel presents its Cruise 2024/25 Collection on the rooftop of Cité Radieuse, an iconic modernist residential building in Marseille designed by Le Corbusier.

TEXT: LAURINE ABRIEU

PHOTOS: FLORIAN TOUZET

Marseille, 2 May 2024, 11.30 am. The first look of the Chanel Cruise 2024/25 Collection appeared on the roof of Cité Radieuse. Under the aniseed-green Chanel suit, a cardigan with a scuba-style diving hood with press studs peeked out setting the tone. “The sun, architecture, music and dance: Marseille also has a very strong sense of freedom. I was inspired by the codes of lifestyle, of everyday life and by all the things that invite movement.The sea and the wind made me want to play with wetsuits”, explains creative director Virginie Viard. Next come garments embroidered with lovestruck fish, fishing nets, seashells and shellfish, denim outfits and shimmering silver fabrics. Free, sun-soaked silhouettes that

celebrate movement and the emblematic Mediterranean city of Marseille in a mix of underwater reverie and memories of long summer days by the pool. Certain garments sport grid motifs and primary colours that are obviously informed by Le Corbusier’s colourful concrete construction built between 1945 and 1952, a listed historical monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site. “Marseille is a city that puts me in touch with my emotions. I tried to capture its power of attraction, its breath of fresh air, and to convey the energy that reigns there”,Viard concludes. ●

Photos : Florian Touzet for MilK Decoration / Le

Corbusier, Unité d’habitation,

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Dreaming of an island

Charlotte Chesnais is showcasing her new collection “Shima” (island in Japanese) at hybrid boutique, café and guesthouse space Carmen Amsterdam until 30 June 2024. The jewellery designer will be presenting a range of necklaces, bracelets, cuf bracelets, rings, earrings and hoops inspired by the likes of Jean Arp, Isamu Noguchi, Valentine Schlegel, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. “Shima explores a diferent creative process to my work around curves of the last ten years,” she explains. “I wanted something more solid and sculptural.”

To celebrate the launch, Charlotte teamed up with her friend, model and designer Marte Mei, who was not only the collection’s muse, but also created a series of mini sculptures in ceramic and glass.

SPOT

Theatrical vibes

In London’s Mayfair district, Tutto Bene (design duo Felizia Berchtold and Oskar Kohnen) has delivered its first restaurant project: the Nightingale. The elegant and theatrical interior finds inspiration in Viennese modernism as pioneered by Adolf Loos and Josef Hofmann. Shades of green meet pleated textiles and details in steel alongside furniture designed by the duo for this new establishment, as illustrated by the series of ceiling lights conceived during a trip to Japan.

Photos : Charlotte Stouvenot ; Ludovic Balay

Southward bound

— This summer, Vanessa Bruno unveils a sunny collection inspired by the warm and relaxed Provençal lifestyle. What could become this summer’s uniform was partly designed in conjunction with local family fabric manufacturer Souleiado, whose fame has spread far and wide. French fashion designer Bruno’s new collection is a homage this area she loves so much—and she even shares her insider’s guide to the region. —

TEXT: SALOMÉ MATHIEU

Vanessa Bruno has always said it loud and clear: “Provence is a marvellous place.” A Provençal at heart, she finds inspiration in her childhood in the Camargue and fond memories of her father who was born in Nîmes. “The fragrances and colours of the South run through my veins. I love everything about this place, the land, the arts, the inhabitants and the products”, adds Bruno. It should therefore come as no surprise that the designer was keen to pay tribute to Provence in her latest summer collection. And so, inspired by the scents of lavender and olive trees, the red rocks and bright blue sea, as well as by the work of fauvist painter André Derain, she imagined an ensemble of brightly coloured, characterful looks. With their generous volumes and sun-filled prints, the garments evoke holiday nonchalance and the easy-going Provencal lifestyle, however this tribute capsule collection wouldn’t have been possible without Souleiado, an iconic local fabric manufacturer whose fame has spread beyond the region. “Souleiado has always been part of my creative subconscious”, Bruno explains. “The Souleiado Museum in Tarascon is a veritable Aladdin’s cave. During my visit, I found myself surrounded by tablecloths, boutis needlework and shirts—all with the same Provencal prints I used to wear as a child. I was transported, finding inspiration in this world and its unique craft”, Bruno remembers. Soberly titled “Vacances en Provence”, the collection features long, vaporous dresses, lightweight shirts, coordinating ensembles, dressy

Photo : Martin Bruno

one-sleeve tops, embroidery details and even, for the first time in the brand’s history, swimsuits. Accessories haven’t been forgotten either. Bruno has revisited the rustic vibe of traditional woven rafa tote bags and baskets across a selection of oversized totes, bucket bags and purses that are sure to be your constant summer companion. And how not to include a nod to the typical Provençal headdresses that are sometimes known as “barigoules” and which Bruno reinterprets here in a variety of ways in both straw and rafa. And as the brand recognises the importance of upcycling, it has also reused Souleiado fabric ofcuts, transforming them into pouches and pencil cases, scrunchies and even sachets of lavender.To show her love for the home of Marcel Pagnol,

Bruno is delighted to give readers an insider’s guide to a curated selection of ten places she is particularly fond of. She will guide us from Lourmarin to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Malaucène, Venasque and Avignon to discover an artist’s studio, her favourite bric-abrac and antique shops, local people with a real eye for beauty, the best local food and even guesthouses. Don’t miss this ode to the Provencal way of life and its simple pleasures. ●

Left: “Theophilia” dress, “Provence” capsule collection, Vanessa Bruno. Right: the workshop at Musée Souleiado in Tarascon.

Left-hand page: portrait of Vanessa Bruno at Musée Souleiado.

Urban palace

— New hotel Palazzo Cordusio has opened its doors in Milan on the location of one of the city’s most emblematic buildings, the Palazzo Venezia. —

TEXT: LAURINE ABRIEU

Built between 1897 and 1901 by Luca Beltrami for the Assicurazioni Generali insurance company, the Palazzo Venezia is ideally located in the centre of Milan, close to the luxury boutiques and restaurants of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. It is within the historic walls of the insurance company’s former headquarters that Meliá Hotels International has opened its first Gran Meliá luxury hotel in Milan.The Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá combines warm and welcoming Spanish service and Italian style, telling the story of the capital of Lombardy by evoking its iconic design and fashion culture. Long-term collaborators Studio Asah, headed by Alvaro and Adriana Sans, designed the 84 rooms and suites and the common areas.They also curated the selection of art and furnishings, showcasing iconic pieces by Italian and Spanish designers, including textiles by Rubelli, lighting by Flos, Oluce and Foscarini and furniture by Molteni&C and Cassina, to name but a few. In addition to elegant restaurants serving Italian and international cuisine, an indoor pool, gym, sauna and hammam, the hotel rooftop boasts an exceptional 360° view of the city, including the Duomo, making this a true urban oasis for travelers with an eye for beauty. ●

Photos : DR Palazzo Cordusio

ARTISANSHIP

Body and soul

The powerful set designed by Indian artist Shakuntala Kulkarni for Dior’s A/W 24-25 show in Paris resonated with both the season’s styles and the empowering feminist message that the brand conveys. Her cane armatures were imposing and protective, but simultaneously delicate and poetic. These armour-like sculptures that symbolically both protect and entrap the wearer are part of an experiment initiated in 2010 with the help of artisans specialised in this material that combines flexibility and strength.

CREATION

Shelf-portrait

Last May, artist and designer Marte Mei presented the results of her residency at Schloss Hollenegg for Design, a programme for young designers founded in 2015 by Italian curator Alice Stori Liechtenstein in a castle in Austria. Mei’s “Companion Species Cabinet” is a shelving system made of beech, pine and ceramic. The ceramic pieces were glazed with wood ash from the same two species of tree; the diferent shades of green depend on the region where the trees grew and the specific nutrients it absorbed. Mei developed the wooden elements in collaboration with Studio van der zee using companion species that thrive when grown side by side. “The modularity of the ceramic pieces emphasises how design choices impact the landscape indirectly and the importance of using wood from a healthy and diverse forest,” she explains. Simply sublime!

Photos : Lipp Zahnschirm

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Prarthna Singh

DECORATION

Across the fields

The “Jardins” collection from édition 1.6.9 was imagined as a return to our roots. It celebrates the wealth of nature, while questioning the impact of mankind on these living landscapes. Evocative colors and natural materials bring these characterful hand-knotted and hand woven carpets to life as the excellence of traditional techniques meets modern design to transcend the rug’s usual decorative role. The collection is aptly showcased in Hôtel Danckaert, a beautiful Art Deco listed building in Brussels that is home to Galerie Maniera.

EVENT

On parade

Like every summer, Villa Noailles is organising its Design Parade in the towns of Hyères and Toulon. This year, the interior design festival will take place from 28-30 June and present the designs of ten French finalists, which visitors can discover in exhibitions that run until the start of November. Jury president Marion Mailaender is also joining in with “Résidence Vue Mer”, an eclectic project that merges popular and design references with a nod to the 80s and 90s.

EXHIBITION

Discovering pottery

The Musée de La Borne in Cher, a department in the centre of France, is putting the spotlight on Marie Talbot, a potter who has unjustly fallen into oblivion. Talbot was born in 1814 and devoted her life to detailed representations of women on small figurative stoneware bottles and jugs. Her unique and meticulous body of work comprises a social history of her times.

Different rooms

— For its first hotel project, Necchi Architecture has designed the Château d’Eau for hotel group Touriste, a new establishment whose decoration puts no limits on creativity.

TEXT: SOPHIE BOUCHET

“The alignment of the planets was perfect,” explain Necchi Architecture founders Charlotte Albert and Alexis Lamesta. In fact, they approached Touriste CEO Adrien Gloaguen just when he was looking for talented designers for his three new hotels in Paris.While Chloé Nègre was awarded the Hotel Beauregard project and Beata Heuman selected for Hotel de la Boétie, Necchi Architecture was entrusted with the Château d’Eau in the 10th arrondissement. In a sign that this collaboration was an auspicious

one, the interior designers and the Touriste group immediately agreed on a common vision inspired by a period embodied by avant-garde designers, such as François Catroux,Yves Saint Laurent and Andrée Putman.The duo also looked to the history of the area and the culture of the 1980s to create a place to stay with a diference when traveling to the French capital. Entering the Château d’Eau is like stepping into a parallel universe. In each of the supremely comfortable rooms, Albert and Lamesta have

employed lacquer, mirrors and carpets to create a suave atmosphere.While they designed bespoke furniture for the project, they also combined their exclusive designs with vintage pieces, which to their mind contributes to creating a coherent and lively interior design.This global approach provides a perfect illustration of their somewhat provocative sense of style. ●

Photos : Ludovic Balay

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The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2024

— In its role as a worthy representative of craft heritage, Loewe presented the finalists of its Craft Prize this May at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. —

TEXT: SALOMÉ MATHIEU

After NewYork, London and Seoul, amongst other destinations, Loewe came to the Palais de Tokyo in Paris to present the work of the 30 finalists in its famous Craft Prize. These talented artists and artisans from 16 diferent countries were selected from among some 4,000 candidates by a jury composed of personalities from the worlds of design, architecture and journalism. This year’s prize went to Mexican ceramicist Andrés Anza for the surprising I only know what I have seen, an imposing, totem-like ceramic that references the plant kingdom and the sea. Impressed by the sheer quality and variety of the work submitted by the finalists with creations in wood, textile, basketwork and paper, the jury decided to award three special mentions. Receiving the honours were Japanese jeweller Miki Asai for her sculptural rings, Emmanuel Boos from France for his cofee table crafted from hollow

porcelain bricks and Korean artist Heechan Kim, who had entered a delicate sculptural vessel made from copper wire and strips of ash. These works at the crossroads of art and craft bear witness to the continuing interest of Loewe for excellence in craftsmanship. ●

I only know what I have seen, ceramic totem by Mexican ceramicist Andrés Anza, winner of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2024.

Weeping Willow Women, ceramic, by American painter and sculptor Raven Halfmoon. Primitive Structures (Botanical) table, PSL beam (recycled wood) and pigments by Korean designer Weon Rhee.

Photos : DR Loewe

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DECORATION

In perfect harmony

Swedish rug manufacturer Nordic Knots continues its inspiring collaborations, recently teaming up with French artist Garance Vallée and New York interior designer Giancarlo Valle for two highly desirable capsule collections. This spring, the brand also took over Galerie Was in New York to showcase its handwoven natural jute rugs. This timeless collection found the ideal setting amidst the gallery’s selection of vintage furniture.

Success story

Italian designer furniture company Molteni celebrates its 90th anniversary with a new book published by Rizzoli. Looking back over its history and successful collaborations with the big names in design—Vincent Van Duysen, Jean Nouvel, Tobia Scarpa—this book ofers an insight into Molteni’s manufacturing processes that bring together technology and artisanship in a quest for sustainability.

Best foot forward

This summer, iconic new models from the German label’s luxury line, Birkenstock 1774 will be sporting fabrics with a Californian vibe. Los Angeles and its unique energy sets the tone for “Eternal Sunshine”, a collection to be released in two phases. In June, two models, “Arizona” and “Milano”, will feature rafa and Plexiglas, whereas August sees the release of the glazed leather “Madrid”. We fell for the “Eliscu” stonewashed denim clogs with visible stitching details that will only gain in beauty over time.

Photos

William Jess Laird

Clara Balzary

Style : Tiff Horn

Rizzoli, Molteni&C.

STYLE

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The energy of the earth

— This spring, Sicilian terracotta tile manufacturer Ninefifty showcased the results of its first collaboration with architect and designer Elisa Ossino , presenting the two collections, “Zeusi ” and “ Pitagora ”, at the Salone del Mobile 2024.

TEXT: HÉLÈNE ROCCO

Their family have always worked with clay and lava stone from Etna, which perhaps explains why the three brothers, Nicolò, Fausto and Alessandro Parrinello, decided to found Ninefifty.Their company is located in Caltagirone—a village famous for its pottery—and specialises in handmade ceramics, unique tiles that highlight the beauty of imperfection. Its collaboration with Elisa Ossino allowed the Italian brand to highlight the expressive nature of raw materials and lay the foundations of a new decorative language. Last April at the Palazzo Bovara in Milan, the public discovered the two resulting series informed by Euclidean geometry and Ancient Greece. “Zeusi”, the majestic first series with its elongated hexagonal motifs and velvety texture is made from glazed lava stone.The second series, “Pitagora”, refers to notions of continuity and perfection, giving pride of place to a circle motif on lead-free glazed terracotta tiles. Underlining the company’s commitment to sustainable production, its large electric kilns are powered by photovoltaic panels, any waste from the manufacturing process is recycled and waste water is reused. This craft may be thousands of years old, but that’s no reason not to keep up with the times. ●

Photos : Serena Eller

Vainicher ; Adel Slimane Fecih

Ethereal

Selene, the Greek goddess of the full moon, inspired this new sterling silver collection from Puiforcat. The silversmith worked with Turkish-Danish artist Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye, who borrowed the organic curves of ceramic, her favoured medium, to craft three bowls and vases that seem to float in mid-air. EXHIBITION

A walk in the woods

From 21 June to 18 July 2024, Alex Tieghi-Walker, the British founder of New York’s Tiwa Gallery, presents a group show referencing Celtic folklore and notably the idea that forests are a gateway to the Otherworld. “Coetir” brings together twenty artists and designers, including Dana Arbib, Rafael Prieto, Vince Skelly and Ido Yoshimoto. Together they will explore these rites in a ceremonial circle-like installation.

Hello sun

Sœur presents its very first swimwear line designed in collaboration with Venetian brand Lido. Combining their expertise, they created three elegant and sculptural one and two-piece models —Pistacchio, Caramello, Bacio—in rich, evocative colours. The line is made in Italy and accompanied by a wrap skirt and a striped cotton voile shirt dress. Definitely this summer’s must-haves.

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DR Puiforcat

Ben Beagent

Brian W. Ferry, 2024; courtesy

Brian W. Ferry and TIWA Select

STYLE

MODERN CRAFT

Inner landscapes

New York artist Simone Bodmer-Turner had long dreamed of experimenting with materials other than clay. Her recent move to the Massachusetts countryside let her give her creativity free rein. Until 22 June 2024, “A Year Without a Kiln” at the Emma Scully Gallery in New York showcases objects in bronze, lacquered wood and silk in the intimate setting of a 19th century townhouse, where Bodmer-Turner’s fascination with the works of Diego Giacometti, Calder, Isamu Noguchi and Shaker design comes to the fore. A revelation.

EXHIBITION

Did you say wood?

The Fondation d’entreprise Martell presents the first retrospective exhibition in Europe of American sculptor JB Blunk (1926-2002), curated by his daughter Mariah Nielson and the foundation’s director Anne-Claire Duprat with contributions from Anne Dressen. Until 29 December 2024, “Continuum” brings together over 200 works and documents that provide an insight into the sculptor’s unconventional approach at the crossroads of art and the creation of utilitarian objects and in constant dialogue with his environment.

DESIGN

Mad about metal

Last May, Pelle Design Studio, led by Jean and Oliver Pelle, showcased its latest creations during New York Design Week in an exhibition design evoking archetypal domestic scenes. The “Far and Wide” showroom exhibition illustrated the duo’s eclectic tastes and diverse inspirations, from delicate Korean landscapes to the urban landscape of Los Angeles and modernism. The designers notably presented “Helm”, a series of sculptural minimalist wall lights, pendants and table lamps made from welded aluminium plates.

Photos

William Jess Laird

Daniel Seung Lee

Blunk,

Untitled

(maquette)

Daniel Dent

Photo : Karel Balas

INSPIRATION

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Located in the heart of the Camargue Regional Nature Park, these cabanes de gardian cottages set the tone for Jean-Pierre Marois’ second hotel, for which he worked with Parisian studio Hauvette & Madani.

Photo : Karel Balas

The storyteller.

— After Les Bains Paris, Jean-Pierre Marois has added a new establishment to his portfolio with Les Bains Gardians, an architecturally unique ensemble of typical Provençal farmhouses and cabanes de gardian farmworkers’ cottages located in the heart of the Camargue Regional Nature Park. The interiors by Parisian studio Hauvette & Madani , who are working with the hotelier for the first time, are the perfect match for their natural surroundings.

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Photos : Karel Balas

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Photos : Karel Balas

Some fify cabanes de gardians are dotted around the estate. These small cottages were built by the mounted cattle herdsmen of the Camargue from the 18th century onwards.

Former movie producer Jean-Pierre Marois certainly knows how to tell a story.The narrative of his first hotel, Les Bains Paris, takes elements of his family story - inheriting an emblematic Parisian building from his father—and combines them with the history of a place that has constantly reinvented itself. Originally public baths, before becoming a mythical night club in the 80s and 90s, Les Bains Paris is now a hybrid destination that’s a hotel, a restaurant, a bar and an art centre all in one. After ten years spent bringing this iconic location back to life guided by a very clear idea of what he wanted, Marois decided to add a second establishment to his budding hotel group.

“People who know me and who know Les Bains Paris could see it as a move sideways” remarks Marois when asked about this new project. However, a Les Bains cabaret and restaurant pop-up in Tulum in 2019 proved that his concept could be transposed from Paris to a resort in an unspoiled natural environment. If Ibiza or Saint-Tropez would have seemed a more likely choice, Marois actually fell for a property—in fact two adjoining hotels built by two families in the 1960s—he discovered in Camargue, just a few minutes from the town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. In addition, dotted around the 4-hectare estate were some fifty cabanes de gardians, small cottages built by the mounted cattle herdsmen of the Camargue from the 18th century onwards. Other unique features included open-air arenas, stables, two swimming pools and ponds with flamingoes! The successive owners had deviated somewhat from the

original project that Marois is now endeavouring to metamorphose by getting back to the essentials seen though the prism of luxury and authenticity.

“In my opinion, a hotel’s interior design is fundamental. It’s one of the parts I prefer”, says the new owner.To bring his vision to life, he called in designer duo Hauvette & Madani with whom he is working for the first time. Assisted by Arles-based curator and antique dealer Julie Barrau, the two Parisian interior designers got to work focusing on the idea of creating a lifestyle experience, while avoiding clichés and any temptation to overdo things. With each visit to the property, they saw things more clearly. “We were like archaeologists.We made discoveries and went on to revamp what we had found.We got our hands on some postcards from the 1960s that really allowed us to immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of the period.We saw that typical motifs of the Camargue region—the herdsman’s traditional trident, the sun and bull’s heads—were present throughout”, observe Samantha Hauvette and Lucas Madani. Together, they decided to let themselves be guided by the architecture of the cabanes de gardians, in particular their very unique, asymmetrical thatched roofs designed to resist the prevailing wind. “For the furniture, we worked with Julie Barrau to select pieces with an authentic, family-like feel. However, we chose to combine these rustic pieces with slightly more funky furnishings from the 60s, 70s and even the 80s. Mixing diferent periods is the best way to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere”, they explain.To preserve the local identity, they imagined

traditional mosca motif curtains as part of a collaboration with local company Les Indiennes de Nîmes. Moreover, the checked bedding is reminiscent of herdsmen’s blankets, whereas the tiles above the sinks feature typical illustrations, such as the aforementioned bull’s heads and sun motifs. At each stage of the project, Marois and the designers looked to the traditional crafts of the region and talented local artisans.

At the heart of Les Bains Gardians and a local institution for around forty years since it first opened in the 1960s, the restaurant Le Pont des Bannes has been reborn, its decoration almost giving the impression that time has stood still. “Like everybody, I love going to La Colombe d’or in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a restaurant that has remained just as it was. I expressed the desire that Le Pont des Bannes give guests the same impression, as if it were an old-fashioned inn”, says Marois. The restaurant with its rural vibe is the beating heat of the resort and, like its Parisian counterpart the Roxo bar and restaurant, it is intended to be a place to have fun. Seating around one hundred inside with a further sixty or so on the terrace, it also features an incredible kidney-bean shaped pool that, together with the resident and guest DJs, top-flight cocktail bar and classic Mediterranean dishes made from local sourced produce—brings the spirit of the Les Bains Paris to the Camargue. New chapters to the story are still to come with additional suites and villas and a larger spa planned for 2025, always with the invaluable assistance of Hauvette & Madani. ●

Marion Mailaender, president. Interior designer Marion Mailaender has been named president of the jury for the 8th edition of Design Parade Toulon, the interior design section of the event founded by Jean-Pierre Blanc organised every summer by Villa Noailles. We caught up with her at her new offices in Marseille.

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Shelving, Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini for Franz Leitner. Shell wall light, André Cazenave. Vases from the “Jardin Public” collection by Marion Mailaender.

Right-hand page: (bottom) prototype for a column produced with Ravel for the Design Parade. Table from the “Jardin Public” collection.

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M.F. Can you tell us about these new premises that you moved into a few months ago?

M.M. I share this space with Jaune and architect Marie Imbert. It used to be the pottery workshop of Maggy Champsaur, who is the mother of interior designer François Champsaur.We bought and renovated this 110 m2 high ceilinged space that has a certain industrial feel, which is only to be expected as it also used to be a shoemakers. I fitted it out with some of my creations and prototypes, as well as artworks. I salvaged the ofce furniture when my father retired, including his meeting table and chairs, as well as a plastic plant that he’d had for forty years!

M.F. You are president of the jury for the 8th Design Parade Toulon interior design festival, which is a real springboard for young talent. What does this role mean to you?

M.M. The festival actively supports young designers. I actually applied myself after graduating, but I wasn’t selected, which makes it even more amusing to be here as president of the jury. Generally speaking, I am drawn to things that I’m not familiar with.That was something I had already experienced last year as a member of Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance’s jury for the design section. The candidates taking part in the festival provide an insight into the architecture and design of tomorrow.

M.F. How did you choose the other jury members?

M.M. I wanted to surround myself with creative personalities who do something diferent to me. I valued the idea of being

The candidates taking part in the festival provide an insight into the architecture and design of tomorrow.