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CONTENTS
012 NEWS & TRENDS 016 Trend Products: Design Gallerist
DESIGN CAPITALS: TRENDING PROJECTS
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Paris London Moscow New York
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HAVE YOU SCENE IT?
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SPRING-SUMMER TRENDS 2022
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MID CENTURY PODCAST
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Miami New York Paris Toronto
SHOWROOMS WE COVET
048 INSPIRATIONS Entryways Décor Ideas
066 PROJECTS 067 A Multi-Million Dollar Parisian Penthouse By Boca Do Lobo 070 An Exceptional Contemporary Modern 16 Million Penthouse In Monaco 074 An 8.5 Million Modern Classic Villa By Covet House 079 Casa Neue By Colabcompany 082 Los Angeles Residencial Project By Virtuoso Interior Design 086 BOOKS WE COVET 087 Home Stories: Design Ideas For Making A House A Home - Kim Leggett 088 Live Beautiful - Athena Calderone 089 Make Life Beautiful - Shea Mcgee, Syd Mcgee 090 Nicole Hollis: Curated Interiors - Nicole Hollis 094 HOTELS WE COVET 095 Airelles Château De Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle, Versailles, Paris 098 Chatwal Lodge, Bethel, New York 100 Sublime Comporta, Muda, Grândola 102 Vila Vita Parc, Algarve, Portugal
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 052 054 056 058 060 063
Johannes Torpe Kelly Hoppen Kokaistudios Marco Piva Masquespacio Piero Lissoni
110 111 113 115 117
WORLD’S FINEST RESTAURANTS Atomix, New York, New York Boragó, Santiago, Chile Rote Wand Chef ’s Table, Schulhaus, Lech Sem Porta, Muda, Grândola
120 STYLE ICONS Fashion: Haute Couture Looks Spring Of 2021
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Dear readers, Welcome to the Most CovetED Trends Issue, a very special magazine part of an editorial luxury collection featuring the best interior design themes of the moment. If you are looking for inspiration, this is your go-to magazine. The main theme, as explained, is TRENDS, and the world around it. From a design gallerist, that provides you with all the details on the best products in the luxury design world, to the best trending projects in the design capitals, in this issue, you can have everything. You can also count on a special set of decorations and the products in it if you’re looking to have a house like the movies. In this issue, we proudly present a selection of the most coveted interior designers we had the incredible opportunity of interviewing. From entryways decor ideas to fully inspirational books and a fashion selection of interior design in haute couture runway, this issue promises to be your TRENDS bible. In this year’s incarnation, we went beyond places to stay, including a range of experiences we consider truly exceptional—hotels, restaurants, bars, destinations—along with the deeply personal reasons we love them! We hope you enjoy it, get ready for some serious inspiration and enjoy CovetED’s newest issue!
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NEWS & TRENDS NEERA IS A MINIMALIST TASK CHAIR SUITABLE FOR HOME ENVIRONMENTS Working from home continues to be the norm for the foreseeable future, and while many of us have made peace with our make-shift home offices, there can always be room for improvement when it comes to function and aesthetics for our most hard-working (no pun intended) home furniture. As for the office chair, we’re either relegated to the couch, the bar stool, the dining chair, or an actual task chair that probably looks jarring in looks when placed in the backdrop of a home (and especially a home without an office). Enter Neera, a chair designed by Silvia Barile that fulfils the ergonomic duties of a task chair but looks suitable for the home environment.
JAIME HAYON DESIGNS A STOOL THAT WILL MAKE YOU SMILE It’s impossible not to feel some amount of joy when looking at the Smile Stool, right? Launched for Madrid Design Week 2021, the playful piece is all thanks to designer Jaime Hayon and his coll.
TAKE A JOURNEY TO THE MOON + BACK WITH MOONSTONE LIGHTING Now you can visit the moon in your own space, on your own time. We have Giopato&Coombes’ new Moonstone lighting collection to thank, featuring four faceted pendants inspired by lunar rock sculptures. Their design research led the two designers to the material used, where they worked to reveal each outlined shape directly within it. That material is a combination of handmade fibreglass that’s been infused with marble powder and ‘battuto’ Murano glass or linen glazed diffusers, depending on size.
AN 8.5 MILLION MODERN CLASSIC VILLA BY COVET HOUSE This secluded villa is the first of a series of luxury houses created by Covet House with the purpose of inspiring professionals and design lovers to new heights in this new era. The 8.5 million, 500 m2 mansion in Russia presents elegant bespoke interiors with a modern classic touch, and a perfect balance between statement handcrafted pieces and more neutral, functional elements. “This project is a staple on luxury design. We mixed high-end furniture pieces with a modern aesthetic and shaped them into reality”, said the luxury brand, Covet House.
SNØHETTA DESIGNS TOKYO RESTAURANT WITH ALLBLACK INTERIORS Architecture firm Snøhetta has worked with Bronx-based cooking collective Ghetto Gastro to create a jet-black eatery in Tokyo that will house immersive dining experiences. Set above a convenience store in the city’s Harajuku neighbourhood, Burnside is a casual restaurant by day and a bar and lounge by night. Space was designed with flexibility in mind, as it will host a rotating roster of chefs and be used for a wide variety of pop-ups and events. It comprises a 30-person dining room with an open kitchen, all decorated using a dark material palette with ambercoloured accents. The eatery, which marks Snøhetta’s first project opening in Tokyo, was designed for art and design collective En One Tokyo, with help from local construction partner Kooo Architects and Ghetto Gastro – an ensemble of chefs that specialises in immersive dining experiences.
MUT DESIGN CLADS MODULAR VALENCIA PAVILION IN THOUSANDS OF WOODEN SCALES Valencia studio MUT Design has designed five modular pavilions clad in scales made from leftover wood for a travelling exhibition in Spain. The pavilions will showcase work by 50 designers in five different sections to celebrate Valencia’s title of World Design Capital for 2022. Each section – design and art, the circular economy, industry and craftsmanship, technology
and
the
transformative
economy – is housed within its own mini pavilion formed from two semi-cylinders.
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TREND PRODUCTS: DESIGN GALLERIST It’s been a long year, so we have good reason to rejoice when thinking of the interior design trends coming up in 2021. From the growing importance of sustainable materials to elegant elements and a celebration of individuality and uniqueness, our 2021 trend pieces edit will provide you with a curated look that will bring your home a luxury and curated touch.
1. HALO MIRROR BOCA DO LOBO Halo Mirror was inspired by a phenomenon produced by light interacting with ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere, the Halo. Halos can have many forms, ranging from coloured or white rings to arcs and spots in the sky. Composed of a set of three mirrors, it allows different displays and creative settings. The big mirrors with different shapes have an elegant gold frame accent, perfect for contemporary interiors and elegant rooms, from stylish bedrooms to upscale halls or living rooms.
2. BOMA SIDEBOARD CAFFE LATTE Boma Sideboard was inspired by the Boma Plateau, a region in the east of South Sudan, which is also one of the few places where the wild Coffea arabica grows. This breathtaking landscape serves as inspiration for the Boma Sideboard design, where the round inox aged detail protrudes from the organic pattern of the decape wood, resembling the fantastic mountain that emerges from the plains of the Boma Natural Park.
3. TRISTEN BED CIRCU Tristen Bed was inspired by the movie Atlantics, it was made to shape comfort and to keep your little one’s dreams safe and sound while he/she travels through their imagination at night.
4. BMIDDLE MODULE, CAMALEONDA SOFA MARIO BELLINI The sectional elements of the Camaleonda sofa can be used freely and apart from one another. The backs and armrests are provided with rings and carabiners, which allows the user to create a perfect ‘seating landscape’. The sofa is very comfortable and the fact this wonderful piece is modular provides endless flexible solutions for any project or living room.
DESIGN CAPITALS
TRENDING PROJECTS Some design trends come, some design trends go – that’s how the industry of interiors keeps on evolving and reinventing itself. We all know how interior design took the center stage in 2020 and, in 2021, that tendency is getting even more expansive, determined and purposeful. As our lives become more focused on our homes, what’s emerging in the present year is a clear focus on creating a unique and totally liveable environment, while having an aesthetic appeal that tells something about who you are.
AN INTERIOR DESIGN ODYSSEY: Trends From All Over The World You Can Not Miss CovetED brings you amazing interior design trends from the biggest cities of the world that look forward to a conceptual rupture with conventional aesthetics but, at the same time, maintain some kind of familiarity you will easily associate with Paris, London, New York or Moscow. From the colours to the textures to the furniture itself, these are the global trends that deserve your attention. Looking for timeless themes and limitless expression? You’ll find it here!
PARIS FRENCH CHIC AVANT-GARDE
Sophistication is emblematic of the best interior designers from Paris and, of
amalgamate the old with the new. Also called Frenchic, this design trend
course, the eternal chic element. It’s all about beautifying the residences with
comes from fashion icons like Marie Antoinette that led many to associate
a natural instinctive capacity to come up with magnificence and effectively
Paris with a certain sensual pleasure that extends to interior design.
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“Dress like a French girl, live like a French woman” is a sentence that
Whether more classical or contemporary, interior designers such as Jean-
summarizes this tireless pursuit for elegance. From cool monochrome
Louis Deniot, Pierre Yovanovitch or India Mahdavi are an inspiration
palettes to more integrating vibrant colours, French interior design
worldwide. It’s about history, it’s about the lifestyle and it’s also about
will always be avant-garde due to its progressive and forward-thinking
the future. You know you’re in Paris when you’re inside an apartment or
approach. And, still, it remains chic.
house. That’s why the glamour of French interior design never disappoints.
HAVE YOU SCENE IT? AN INSIGHT ON MOVIE SET DECORATIONS The raging 20’s brought us life, gave us meaning and people learned that
There’s no doubt that tv played a major role in shaping our current
life was not all about work. But it was in the late 1920s that a little silver
(and past) society, and its such a rich and heavy subject, to deep to
screen would change our everyday routines and even 100 years later that
even put on paper. So, to correctly explore all the details regarding
little screen (even smaller now), is still one of our biggest achievements.
this subject would be needed an extended thesis, and one subject
Can you imagine your life without the background noise of a television? Or even your own lazy Sunday afternoons without turning on your tv? No. Even with all of our available screens, television
that is probably not explored enough,
“As a movie aficionado, I’ve come across some quite jaw-dropping movie sets that completely pulled me into the scene itself.”
has set itself has the centrepiece of our
or at least heard enough, is all the amazing set design productions behind our favourite tv shows and movies. As a movie aficionado, I’ve come across some quite jaw-dropping movie sets
living rooms, we even arrange the furniture accordingly. With such a
that completely pulled me into the scene itself.
presence over the years from this tiny box and the wider movie screens,
Who doesn’t remember the iconic scene where little Danny roams
their broadcasts and imagery were one of the biggest propellers of pop
the empty corridors of the Stanley Hotel in Kubrick’s masterpiece
culture around the world. Finally, typewritten black letters and words
“The Shinning” (1980)? David Hick’s famous hexagonal carpet
would escape our books and our imagination and gain life on a movie
became a staple in pattern aesthetic both in hotels and residential
screen, and for a little more than a century, we’ve got glued to the screens.
projects, hauntingly beautiful.
Image © The Shining (1980) Warner Bros., Hawk Films
That carpet has resonated through all of this time, a remarkable piece of tapestry that became has iconic has the movie itself. This is just a small example throughout all movie and tv history where many directors and movies became famous for their beautiful cinematography. Even in movies filled with CGI and green screen effects, set decorations are essential to fill us in the aesthetic and provide us as viewers with the ambience to the scene itself. From small details to overpowering sets, these often-overlooked details are what makes us feel what the characters are feeling and experiencing. Accessories, lighting, upholstery and architecture defined the mood throughout the movie and the scene itself, and one very wellexecuted example of this practical set decoration is the Marvel series “WandaVision”, where we’re transported through various decades of television, paying homage to the most iconic tv shows, from scenes set in the ’60s to contemporary times. Set decoration in this case was crucial, the amount of respect for the detail’s characteristic to the Epoque, and every set changed from decade to decade complete with furniture and aesthetics from the respective time. A masterpiece of set decoration that complemented with visual effects, wardrobe and exquisite acting, created a visionary series that completely stands out in modern tv.
“Set decoration, in this case, was crucial, the amount of respect for the detail’s characteristic to the Epoque“ The 60s aesthetic was amazing, but the 70s where those colours really came to life where what made the series stand out. With a midcentury vibe, where households became vibrant with accessories, stripes and patterns in every fabric, where a scene-stealer. Furniture brands like Essential Home, specialized in mid-century modern furniture are an example of how these decorators get amazing pieces to decorate their sets with timeless pieces, in fact, the brand is already a staple in movie set decoration, even working with other Marvel production such as Netflix’s “Luke Cage”, where a jazz club could not be complete without a magnificent Botti Chandelier, the perfect addition to the set of “Harlem’s Paradise”, the night club where some of the most important plot twists and one of the main locations of the series. The heavily inspired jazz theme throughout the set made this customized chandelier the perfect addition.
Image © WandaVision (2021) Marvel Studios, Disney+
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TRENDBOOK
SPRING-SUMMER TRENDS 2022 After some time experiencing a new way of living as the result of this unexpected pandemic we have started to adapt to a new normal and have different needs. Experiencing the world and seeing things with new eyes made us change our habits rather quickly but we still need and want to experience life.
Interior design and fashion usually change according to seasons or social events but now more than ever we see these changes in habits leading us to new trends for spring-summer of 2022. Maybe these trends represent the need people have to embrace the warmth of the outdoors after
spending so much time indoors. Collectively we are feeling nostalgia for simpler and mellower times, for easy sunny days. Let’s create space for what we need, let’s create trends that will serve us and help us go through these times together and come back better from the experience.
70’S RETRO
Colours are a reflection and a sign of times and so this year we will
bold and earthy colours are the choices for designers in 2022. These
see mature yet hot and bold colours choices. On the colder spectrum
trends can also be seen in other details from the use of patterns to
side, we go from emerald green to dark blue hues and on the warmer
the use of design features such as geometric forms and furniture
side of things we have burnt orange and mustard yellow hues. Hot,
with rounded shapes.
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MULTI FUNCTIONAL
This year has been very out of the ordinary for everyone and came
flexible spaces and even applying the same principle to the way we
with a lot of changes within our everyday lives. Most of us now
dress. So you want to be versatile and adaptable, either at home
spend the entire day at home, eating, working, exercising and
feeling fresh and with a healing space or with your own clothes
relaxing, everything within the same walls. With this in mind, we
knowing you can be comfortable and still go from inside to outside
saw and continue to see an interest in investing in home offices,
at any given moment.
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ABCS OF DESIGN A Design Podcast That Will Go Back To The Basics When it comes to searching for first-rate interior design tips, tricks, and allaround inspirations, it’s all too easy to get sucked down the rabbit hole of subpart sites that over-promise. Fortunately, DelightFULL and Essential Home have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind design podcast that will explore the fundamentals of design. ABCs of Design already launched two episodes, and we’ll spill all the secrets of this successful podcast!
The ABCs of Design started when DelightFULL and Essential Home’s
Once a month, the podcast interviews a renowned interior
content specialists were regularly chatting about the design lover’s struggle
designer that is willing to share their ABCs, and talk about their
to state the difference between aesthetics. In order to help all design
career, design secrets and next steps!
aficionados understand the most important concepts in design to find their
Embark with mid-century brands Essential Home and DelightFULL
personal style, the team decided they had to help. Hosted by Jessica Justo,
on a journey through the keywords of the design world, brought
ABCs of Design will go back to the basics. Before jumping into new home
to you by the top interior designers. Let’s check which big names
renovations, the two renowned mid-century design brands consider you need
of design already taught their class on ABCs of Design! You can
to learn your ABCs of Design, first! The teachers of these amazing classes are
check all the details about the first and second episode with the
some of the best interior designers and architects of the field.
distinguished LA designers, Rydhima Brar and Claudia Afshar!
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SHOWROOMS WE COVET
SHOWROOMS WE COVET A true design lover is always searching for inspiration. The best way to be inspired is by visiting the greatest showrooms everywhere you may go, so you can admire the latest pieces that are revolutionizing the design world. That’s why CovetED brings you the top showrooms in four different cities: Miami, Toronto, New York, and Paris.
CovetED has collected the best interior furniture shops and showrooms in Miami for you to enjoy. From small showrooms and boutiques to grand flagships, there is a huge variety of sources to find the best interior design furniture and inspirations.
4141 DESIGN
ARMANI/CASA
4141 Design Showroom includes the mono-brand showrooms of Maxalto
The Armani/Casa aesthetic philosophy focuses on simple lines
and Arclinea by B&B Italia. The primary focus is on customer service offering
and perfect proportions, enriched by precious materials, refined
design services from furniture selection to final installation with an emphasis
finishes, and elegant textiles. The distinctive style incorporates a
on creating the full 4141 Design experience through curating furniture, closets,
harmonious combination of different inspirations and design codes
wall units, media cabinets, lighting, kitchens, bathrooms, doors and hardware.
to form a sophisticated atmosphere.
B&B ITALIA
Founded in 1966, B&B Italia has been established with a strong industrial and technological calling that leads the design industry in craft and innovation. The close dialogue between the designers and architects that B&B Italia collaborate with leads to creativity that has been foundational in building the history of B&B Italia over the years.
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Today CovetED brings you some of the best showrooms in New York, the city that is ever design-effervescent! When it comes to interior design and many other areas, the Big Apple is at the vanguard. New York Design isn’t shy, it isn’t motionless. The city that never sleeps harbours some of the most avant-garde designers and that is why, if you have the chance, you should pay a visit to these incredible showrooms.
DAVID SUTHERLAND NEW YORK
David Sutherland Showroom is one of the best showrooms in New
pieces from Perennials, Sutherland, Blackman Cruz, Mattaliano,
York City. They provide a full-service, multi-line collection of the
Michael Fogg, Ochre, Pavoni, Ricci Studio and Ron Dier Design, to
finest furniture, fabric and accessory manufacturers from around
mention just a few. Their space is a design inspiration and a great
the world! With two locations in NYC alone, they showcase
visit for all interior design lovers.
HUDSON FURNITURE
Hudson Furniture, the New York furnishings and lighting company, moved to a 25,000-square-foot home in Chelsea, giving its highoctane designs even more room to breathe. In the lofty space, decorative mouldings and stately Corinthian columns are paired with rugged concrete floors and cement-grey plaster walls. The rough-meets-refined look is fitting, considering Hudson’s hallmarks: chandeliers draped with metal chains, Nakashima-esque wood tables, and plenty of polished bronze and brass.
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From timeless antique shops to cutting-edge luxury showrooms, in Paris, one can find inspiring design. Few places juxtapose the old and new quite like the French capital, where storied 18th-century structures share real estate with their contemporary counterparts in a seamless cultural marriage. CovetED gives you the best picks on interior design and decoration in luxury showrooms in Paris. These are all deserving of a visit!
ALBERTO PINTO STUDIO
Alberto Pinto Studio was one of the biggest Icons of French Interior Design
businesses and even yachts. Today the Alberto Pinto Studio is considered one
that during his life built his works on a mixture of styles. Pinto developed
of the Top Design Studios in France and by maintaining this status, it has
several interior design projects, not only residential but also in hospitality,
honoured Alberto Pinto’s memory and legacy.
BOFFI
Boffi Paris showroom provides an 8-meter-long window display and highlights a wide variety of bath products from renowned designers such as Piero Lissoni, Keiji Takeuchi and Mikal Harrsen of MA/U Studio.
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Toronto is blessed to have a pretty thriving design scene and as the largest metropolitan centre in Canada, it’s fair to say that Toronto is the design capital of the county as well. Our list is a compilation of stores we visit frequently and stores that inspire us. From the megaretailers to the independent neighbourhood shops, great design comes in all sorts of packages and price points. While this list is by no means exhaustive due to how many excellent furniture store choices we have to choose from, we kept it compact, like the apartments so many of us live in. CovetED presents to you our top furniture stores in Toronto in 2020, in no particular order
KIOSK DESIGN
AVENUE ROAD
Housed behind the unassuming brick façade of a former Consumers Gas Company warehouse, AVENUE ROAD’s Toronto flagship is both Kiosk began in 1994, in a small space along a narrow alleyway in midtown
awe-inspiring and intimate. The 15,000 square foot (1,400 square
Toronto. Open to the Trade only and offering a curated selection of
meters) space offers a constantly evolving trove of design inspiration
quality chairs and stools, Kiosk quickly became the go-to destination
over three levels. Home to Obumex bespoke kitchen, The Rug Company
for a new generation of young innovative restaurant owners looking for
and an extensive display of Tribu outdoor furniture and USM Modular
furnishings that offered great value-added design and a competitive edge
Furniture, our flagship presents the full breadth of our product offering –
in Toronto and across Canada.
a complete expression of the brand’s Total Concept approach.
DESIGN WITHIN REACH
Design Within Reach offers the world’s largest selection of authentic modern furniture, lighting, and accessories from designers past and present.
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INSPIRATIONS
ENTRYWAYS DÉCOR IDEAS They say don’t judge a book by its cover, and a home should be the same. But first impressions are very important and so it’s hard to deny the impact of a good entryway. The way you design your entryway can set the tone for the rest of the house. So you can go big and create an extravagant decoration or be softer and create a smother and minimalist design. The colours, shapes and even the materials you choose makes the atmosphere and home feel more inviting. Here you can get inspired by different entryway decor ideas to create the space of your dreams and tell your own story.
GOLD FEVER Gold is versatile and classic, it can be used as the star piece if you want something exuberant or as a detail if you prefer to make space elegant. Gold accents can be styled with bright hues like white or nudes to give a more Scandinavian vibe, with blue to become more elegant or even a mix of black and gold for a more mysterious interior. Since gold is one of the most significant symbols of wealth and prosperity, when you decorate the entryway with such an impressive accent it will be a strong reflection of your resilient personality and a solid statement of how you want to show your lifestyle.
BROWN AND CREAM TONES Brown and cream tones are perfect to create a relaxing and warm interior design project. If your goal for space is to create a serene charming vibe go for a brown cream colour palette and it will for sure be a comfortable and bright room. These colours are known for their neutral, peaceful influence so they are perfect to create different kinds of spaces from your own retreat, to elegant living rooms or modern and timeless dining rooms and even offices. The earthy and calming feeling that these hues provide makes them ideal for creating all sorts of rooms, cosy but spacious. It’s no surprise to see these colours being a choice for Entryways because they are inviting and make you feel welcome.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH Johannes Torpe Johannes Torpe is an amazing Danish designer that has helped clients worldwide build and strengthen their brands through playful and thought-provoking design solutions for over 20 years, with the renowned Johannes Torpe Studios, where he is the creative director. Having worked in many areas of the world, Johannes’ practice has achieved a universality that speaks for itself. His diverse portfolio spans from interior design, industrial design, furniture design to large scale architectural concepts. From a young age, Johannes Torpe felt that he would be in a place where he had achieved something. This is a reflection of hardworking years to be where he is today, through a number of different experiences, such as music or graphic design, before arriving at design and architecture. However, his greatest accomplishment is good life quality. After working and living all over the world, Torpe admits he has finally achieved his inner peace and feels like himself on a daily basis. When it comes to design projects, the designer admits he can’t choose a favourite, saying “it’s like looking back at all the lovers in your life and seeing which one was the best”. But he does know where he loves to work: where the people are nice and the work becomes joy. That is why Torpe loves working with the Italian brand Moroso since it feels like a long-time family friend.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH Kelly Hoppen “With over 40 years of experience at the forefront of the design industry, Kelly Hoppen is one of the most celebrated and sought after interior designers in the world.” - Kelly Hoppen Team Kelly Hoppen MBE is a world-renowned British designer who has pioneered a simple yet opulent style that has permeated interior design at every level. In fact, one of the best things regarding Kelly Hoppen and her studio, Kelly Hoppen’s interiors, is the combination of practicality and luxury, resulting in a bespoke design that emphasizes the atmosphere. Kelly’s ever-evolving style is underpinned by a subtly coordinated fusion of East meets West (Title of one of her famous Books); clean lines and neutral tones, blended with charming warmth and sumptuous opulence. Considered one of the most successful and talented designers currently in business, Kelly Hoppen MBE already gave several proofs of her creativity and passion for the design industry. In fact, she already won multiple awards for her unique taste when it comes to luxury design. Currently enjoying the prime of her esteemed career, Kelly Hoppen MBE is also a best selling author with several books of the design published. To transmit her talent, Kelly Hoppen MBE also decided to open a design school named Kelly Hoppen Design School, where she shares her extensive knowledge helping young entrepreneurs achieve their dream.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH Kokaistudios With our original Italian background, the culture of craftsmanship is deeply bounded with our design practice. We have been committed for a long time to promote and reinvent the use of traditional techniques into a contemporary use and we will continue to explore the incredible possibilities that the tradition and the art of doing things well gave us. Kokaistudios consists of a company first created by Italian architects Filippo Gabbiani and Andrea Destefanis in 2000, which would later evolve with the creation of a Shanghai office in 2002. This is the perfect example of a truly multicultural firm that has managed to establish a global presence with a series of projects in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Located on one of Shanghai’s most beautiful historical streets, in a 19th-century building that overlooks an urban oasis of traditional Chinese gardens, their office stands as a physical testament to one of Kokaistudios’ core beliefs and areas of practice. Their mission is to create spaces and experiences that make the life of people better. Every project they do from private to public, from interiors to architecture, is always focused on creating empathy between people and the environment. They feel extremely gratified observing how people interact and establish a strong empathy with their projects. Kokaistudios believes that it doesn’t exist an architect that has achieved everything they wanted in life! For them, the spirit of adventure and the creative lymph never take rest.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH Marco Piva “Architecture, interior and product design merge in the asynchronous process to reach a unitary work, that assures continuity and fluidity of language in both stylistic and functional terms. I feel like a “director of an orchestra “, where music “ the project “ is conceived creatively. That’s what I love most of my job.” Marco Piva Marco Piva is currently one of the world’s top references regarding Italian design and architecture. Known for having an exciting, fluid and functional language transpire through his architectural creations, product design and interior design, his studio is a good example of a project that values differentiation and innovation in many areas of design. Piva is a top reference regarding Italian architecture, interior design and product conceptions. He was a part of the establishment of Studiodada Associates (known for its impact as one of the most representative companies of the period of Radical Design) having thereafter moved on to open his own interior design studio during the 80s. From this time period to today, Marco Piva’s work has had an impact worldwide, proving once again that the Italian touch, when done right, is always special for an interior design project. More than an architect or an interior designer, Marco Piva is an innovator who describes himself as being very much in love with what he does. He has a typically Italian approach to everything he touches, by giving his all in directing the many projects he has. Be it the project or the conception of the furniture and complements for many a-listers in this industry, Studio Marco Piva manages to play and fuse a series of elements in a successful Italian take. Marco Piva is known for having a careful approach to his projects, by studying and creating innovative design solutions best described as having unique compositional sobriety and stylistic freedom to them. Of course, he always has the care to adapt to the culture of the location of the project in order to create a relationship of respect with the client. We are talking of locations such as China, United States, India, Montecarlo, United Arab Emirates, Algeria and Albania. However despite the differences of location and culture, all of Piva’s clients contact him for the same purpose: “What they expect from us is a “special touch“ some “genetic design contribution” generated by our Italian Culture, link to an idea of life Style that is exclusively Italian. Our studio develops its activities starting first from the “background” of a specific territory if we talk about Master Planning, of a specific character of the surrounding city if is an architecture, of the mean of a new product if is the case of a piece of industrial design.”
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH Masquespacio Being from different countries and different cultures, their origins in Belgium and Colombia, are highly reflected in every one of their projects and way of working. Maybe not so much in terms of style but in the Latin passion that Ana has in the projects and the Belgian methodology/ structure that Christophe is recognized for. Together, they create unique design ideas as we have never seen before, like the new collection for Essential Home. The Masquespacio young designers have been awarded the ‘Massimo Dutti New Values award by Architectural Digest Spain and the “Wave of the Future” award by Hospitality Design USA, next to a continued international recognition by media specialized in the design, fashion, and lifestyle trends. They have worked on projects in several countries like Norway, the USA, Germany, France and Spain. In 2020, Ana Hernández and Christophe Penasse were named ‘Young Talent of The Year’ by Elle Decoration International Magazine, while in 2019 they have been awarded ‘Interior Designers of The Year’ by the Spanish edition of The New York Times’ T Magazine. Masquespacio is an award creative studio recognized for its unique signature style that celebrates the most colourful side of design. Combining the 2 disciplines of its founders (interior design and marketing), the Spanish design agency creates custom-made branding and interior projects through a unique approach that results in fresh and innovative concepts. “Neither of us came from families related to interior design and product design, nor architecture, so although we developed a business plan the first years, we had a bit of finding our way, however, we were very clear that we had to offer something different to compete with the existing studios. Little by little, we began to develop our vision”, explain the designers. What started as an opportunity to creatively explore their creative side has grown into one of the most promising design studios in the world. It was in 2010 when Ana had recently finished her studies in interior
to brand and consulting services for furniture and lighting brands”,
design, that the founders of Masquespacio found themselves in a very
explained Christophe Penasse. To make sure that their custom design
tough financial crisis in Spain with few job opportunities. The few
projects were recognized as one of a kind, Christophe and Ana always
available jobs were looking for people who wanted to develop the
tried to develop unique signature products that could complement
technical part of the projects more, while the young design duo was
their vision for space. However, it was only in 2015, when they
more interested in developing her creativity. This was the moment
decided to enter the product design industry and developed their first
when they decided to create their project. “At first, we were focused
collection, one new adventure that turned out to be a success and the
on decorating houses, but we realized very quickly that we wanted to
starting point for an all-new world of ideas.
design custom projects, so we quickly refocused on the commercial
“We create emotional projects, full of details and textures that
sector.
We started by building a store and office to evolve into
surprise users, whether in an interior design project or a product
restaurant design. As an intermediate step, we also began to offer
design.” Their unique designs create unique experiences always
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH Piero Lissoni Piero Lissoni has designed products & exhibition stands for many prestigious companies including Alessi, Audi, B&B Italia, Knoll International, and others. His architecture and design work is recognized worldwide and has earned him a series of international awards. Lissoni is a very versatile professional, with his portfolio stretching across architecture, furniture, interiors and even graphic design. According to the designer, “it’s a tradition in Milan to be versatile”. This is also a result of his education at the Politecnico di Milano, where he was taught to take on everything. The designer has a very simplistic approach to his career, living day by day. Always eager for the discovery of something new, Lissoni doesn’t disclose any new expectations for the future. “I never expect to do something. I’m very lucky but I also work a lot. You need to be a worker, that’s the secret. And you need a bit of luck”, he says. During his creative process, the designer prefers to be completely inside of it, meaning it is a long discussion with a team of workers that sometimes takes years to complete.
Regarding his collaboration with Knoll, they have been working together for over 15 years, so it has become some kind of “love affair”, as the designer described it. Lissoni has been in love with the company since the beginning, so it has remained a positive and thriving relationship. “For me, it is impossible to do anything if I don’t like people. I need people, I don’t need a name or a brand. It’s all about the people.” When it comes to the future of craftsmanship, the designer states that it will be a combination of incredible craftsmen and amazing technology, considering that’s the secret of the Italian life of design. Lissoni thinks that the fundamental thing for the designers of tomorrow is the respect of traditions and their cultures, adding that they must know their history in order to improve it. “You need to offer a long life to your products because that’s the best way of saving resources. We need to be more responsible, purer and cleaner.”
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PROJECTS WE COVET
PROJECTS WE COVET CovetED is always looking for the best interior design projects in the world. Therefore, we select the best of the best. In this issue, you can find two projects around the world, from Russia to the US and India. We hope you feel inspired, and that you enjoy these projects as much as we do. Different in style, but equal in luxury.
ONE OF THE MOST LUXURIOUS PENTHOUSES IN THE HEART OF PARIS Boca do Lobo We sat down with Boca do Lobo Design team behind this modern project – Boca do Lobo Design Studio – to find out more of its entailed. In Paris, the city of lights and the home of the iconic design is nestled
that the apartment should be artistic and luxurious, but also functional. A
in a luxurious and eclectic 1450 square feet apartment, by Boca do Lobo
space to work, but also to leisure”, a place where even in the comfort of his
Design Studio. An apartment fit for the most creative minds, this project
home when brilliance strikes, no time is wasted in putting pen to paper.
is one of the many homes of a prolific architect, who also dabbles in the
As Boca do Lobo has always had a strong bond with the French capital,
art dealing world. We sat down with the design team behind this modern
becoming the furniture brand’s centre stage for its most ambitious design
project – Boca do Lobo Design Studio – to find out more of what it entailed.
to date, was an obvious choice. Boca do Lobo Design Studio was about to
The client was looking for “a place where classic and contemporary come
create one of the most luxurious apartments in the heart of Paris.
together” says the studio. A multimillion-dollar penthouse that reflects
The team knew exactly where to start, “We knew that white was the key
the owner’s love for collectable design and the client’s needs to have
colour of the interior design project giving us the perfect starting point
a functional space for work and to be inspired at the same time. To fulfil his professional needs, the client
to work in different contemporary design
“The client’s first contact with the brand was in Paris, in our showroom”
reached out to Boca do Lobo Design
concepts”. A neutral and clean background where
everything
fits
perfectly
in
harmony. From gold surfaces that express
Studio, to create the perfect balanced home. “The client’s first contact
luxury, to carefully hand-painted tiles, and the final touches of marble,
with the brand was in Paris, in our showroom” recall the Boca do Lobo
every detail was carefully thought out. Embracing the elegant details of
representatives, “where the pieces captivated his attention“. Lately, when
classic architecture, this apartment features white French wall mouldings,
he was sure the project was going to happen, “the client joined us in
highlighting the classical style of the French windows.
Portugal and went to our design studio, showroom and production”.
Influenced by the city’s renaissance period, the art worthy designs and
Exclusivity and quality were two of the most important requirements and
sculptures enhance the decor bringing to life the richness of the history of
Boca do Lobo‘s pieces fulfilled all the needs. “After one meeting we decided
those before us.
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INSIDE A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR VILLA IN MOSCOW Covet House We had the opportunity to interview the rising star designer, Francisca Ferreira, currently the head designer for the Covet House Studio. The artist has recently embraced a very ambitious and massive project for an 8.5$ Million Modern Classic Villa in St. Petersburg, and we wanted to know more not only about this project, but also a peek inside the curtains on the life of the young designer as well. “It all starts with the entryway, A play on marbles, the high ceiling and reflective surfaces provide a wider feel to the house, next we have the heart of the house, the living room, my personal favourite. Designed with
appealing walk-in closet. The distinctive marble pattern in the bathroom resembles the river current, it was a play on nature. Also, I’ve designed the kid bedroom, which was quite a challenge to create a fun yet luxury set, but ultimately ended up being a very exciting design. And finally, we have a full-on black office attire, my homage to an all-modern style décor”, said Francisca Ferreira, Covet House Studio Designer. This secluded villa is the first of a series of luxury houses created by COVET HOUSE with the purpose of inspiring professionals and design lovers to new heights in this new era. The 8.5 million, 500 m2 mansion in Russia presents elegant bespoke interiors with a modern classic touch, and a perfect balance between statement handcrafted
every detail carefully thought out to fulfil a powerful aesthetic, but also a comfortable, contemporary, and high end-setting. A room decorated by mixing various textures and
“Ultimately this project represents the soul of Covet House, curated pieces, some of them were customized and even bespoke pieces made specifically for this project.”
materials. The dining area, connected to the open kitchen, and consisting of a unique dining table that embodies handmade techniques. The master bedroom was designed concise and not bright so that nothing would interfere with the rest. Wooden soft panels give the interior a soft touch and smooth the impression of dark walls that contrast with the light ceiling and floor, annexed to a very functional and
pieces
and
more
neutral, functional elements. The result is a very comfortable home fit for the modern luxury lifestyle. “This project is a staple on luxury design. We mixed highend furniture pieces with a modern
aesthetic and shaped them into reality.” With 9 rooms to explore, this marvellous project has its own signature and language, with a very clear message, without being too loud or overpowering, every single detail is carefully put together to provide an ultimate luxury home.
THE PERFECT BLEND BETWEEN ERGONOMY AND HIGH-END DESIGN Covet House x Caffe Latte
The second of a series of luxury curated houses by Covet House, Covet Studio brings to life an exceptional contemporary modern 16 million penthouse in Monaco. Now in a completely different style, this 295 m2, 8 room penthouse in Monaco focuses on functionality and contemporary modern design in neutral tones to create an effortlessly chic look. “The goal was to provide a home that transpired warmth and luxury by combining a neutral aesthetic with modern design furniture”, said Covet House Studio With 8 rooms to explore, this marvellous project has its own signature and language, with a very clear message, without being too loud or overpowering, every single detail is carefully put together to provide an ultimate modern home for a contemporary lifestyle.
CASA NEUE Colabcompany An Architect-Duo’s residence sprawling over 4,200 sq ft on the fringes of Mumbai; replete with an interplay of colour, shifting silhouettes and an unapologetically expressive scheme of design. An Architect-Duo’s residence sprawling over 4,200 sq ft on the fringes of Mumbai; replete with an interplay of colour, shifting silhouettes and an unapologetically expressive scheme of design. When lead Designers and homeowners Saloni and Hiren Ganatra focussed their design prowess together on bringing their creative vision to life, the celebration of their polar opposite, yet complementary design personas assumed the spotlight! The stances in this project were switched, the designers who are acclimatized to looking into every micron of detail for their clients, became the key-end users in this endeavour. Casa Neue is emblematic of the ‘ingenious’ - a home pieced together with its every weave by the design partners with utmost affection and prowess. This abode was conceptualised from the get-go as a blank canvas that encaptures every facet of design the Architects and homeowners, in this case, would resonate with. This passion project was spearheaded under Maison Colab, a segment under ColabCompany that laid the design foundation for this luxury home over a course of 1 year and 4 months. Maison Colab is a bespoke segment for the upscale urban modernist who garners an inherent passion for interior design, art/antiques, modern design and
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LOS ANGELES RESIDENCIAL Virtuoso Interior Design Located in the heart of the Los Angeles Golden mile on Wilshire Blvd., this 3000 sq. feet bachelorette pad is designed to fit the client’s active lifestyle, and has been transformed to amuse guests, as well as comfort for everyday living. When you arrive at the unit, you are welcomed by the light-up wood portal and gorgeous double clear doors. In this entry area, raindrops glass pendant lighting is placed in front of a textured stone wall to represent a waterfall, and I incorporated hidden shoe cabinets with a large backlight pivot mirror panel to create a spacious effect. Kitchen, Dining and Living areas are designed to function as one harmonious space to have a great flow of the space and to maximize the space usage for entertaining. The impeccable custom show kitchen is surrounded by a large wine cellar and a 12-foot-long island. It has a beautiful marble stone slab top and is facing dining and living areas so the owner can cook and flawlessly interact with guests. Full-height tinted glass front cabinets with LED lighting on side panels hold special liquor bottles and barware for social events. With the client’s fun-loving nature and passion for art, I came up with the idea of bringing in art with a twist. In this residence, Arts were incorporated into walls, vanities, millwork design and furniture pieces. For instance, a Hand-painted dining table by Fornasetti, and jewellery like metal pendant light is deliciously illuminating this art piece table. In the living area, while you sit and relax on an over-scaled sofa, you
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BOOKS WE COVET
THE MOST COVETED INTERIOR DESIGN BOOKS If you’re a design lover, chances are your shelves always have room for another book. Lucky for us, each season brings a fresh set of inspirational tomes from designers, stylists, and historians, giving us eye candy—and design advice—aplenty. Read on for the ones we’re buying now. Many seem to prefer interior design books as a form of artwork – if the cover matches the décor, it goes on the coffee table to collect dust. Here, we highlight some of the best interior design books that go beyond the surface-level Pinterest tutorials and get down to the principles of how to design the spaces in your home.
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HOTELS WE COVET
TOP LUXURY HOTELS TO DISCOVER This is our editors’ annual rhapsody on their forever-favourite hotels from around the globe. In this year’s incarnation, we went beyond places to stay, including a range of experiences we consider truly exceptional—cruises, flights, restaurants, bars, destinations—along with the deeply personal reasons we love them. This was the stuff we daydreamed about in lockdown, and a few places we were actually able to visit—all that sustained us in a year of curtailed travel.
AIRELLES CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES, LE GRAND CONTRÔLE Paris, France
Built-in 1681 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, the architect to King Louis XIV, Le Grand Contrôle is one of those buildings in the Palace of Versailles that nourish French history. Airelles will have the privilege of investing in this place from 2021 to offer a new experience, never before offered. Thanks to privileged access to the Domaine de Versailles,
in the Audience Room. Discover the Petit Musée du Grand
guests will be able to explore the Château as well as
Contrôle and leaf through Madame de Staël’s marriage
the Petit Trianon during private visits. The Grand
contract, signed by King Louis XVI, Queen Marie-
Contrôle offers direct access to the Orangerie parterre
Antoinette and the royal family. Admire the Orangerie
and the French gardens designed by André Le Nôtre.
parterre or even the Swiss Water Piece from your window.
During a boat trip on the canal, travellers will be able to
Get lost in the deserted corridors of the Palace of Versailles,
appreciate the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles. An
stroll in a boat on the Grand Canal, a glass of champagne in
unparalleled historical immersion.
your hand. Dine in the heart of the estate’s groves enjoys
Invite yourself to the heart of French history, sleep in
a picnic in the gardens of the Château… More than a
Madame de Staël or Jacques Necker’s bedroom, meditate
dazzling experience, an unforgettable memory.
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CHATWAL LODGE, BETHEL New York, USA
As the iconic ‘Jewel of Manhattan’, The Chatwal in New York has offered the quintessential urban luxury boutique hotel experience since 2010. Now for the first time, esteemed hotelier Mr Sant Singh Chatwal is introducing a luxury retreat in the country, a private realm in harmony with nature known as The Chatwal Lodge in Bethel, NY. In reverence to its pure, unspoiled setting on 60 acres along the wooded shores of the 1,000-acre Toronto Reservoir, the retreat has been designed to celebrate life itself. There’s a new luxury resort set to open in New York’s
is just 90 miles north of New York City, in the town
Catskills this spring. The Chatwal Lodge will be
of Bethel, New York. The Chatwal Lodge, which
unveiled on May 1, 2021, a getaway that its owner
resembles an Adirondack Lodge more than a classic
promises will be a retreat that is “a private realm in
Catskills resort, will offer the kind of rarefied and
harmony with nature, located in a wide expanse of
sublime luxury experience that’s not readily available
preserved wilderness.”
to anyone in the greater New York City area. In
That’s quite a statement, given that the “wilderness”
fact, you’d probably have to venture way up to the
SUBLIME COMPORTA Setúbal, Portugal
Sublime Comporta was actually never meant to be. Gonçalo Pessoa and wife Patrícia Trigo originally bought the 17-hectares estate with the view to create a private retreat for their family. However, by 2014 it was clear that the potential for high-end tourism in the area was great and so the pair began to convert their holiday home into a boutique hotel. Get ready for the indoors to take over the outdoors.
achieve this mission.
More now than ever, designers and architects seek
Sublime Comporta is a wonderful luxury retreat
that seamless transition from your indoor spaces
surrounded by nature, offering rooms plus cabana-
to your outdoors. In fact, in Alaire we frequently
style suites and villas with private pools and cosy
accomplish this transition with furniture and décor
fireplaces. It’s located near the idyllic beaches of
that looks for the interiors but withstands all
Comporta, Carvalhal and Pego.
weathers. And it is this seamless fusion what the
In the first place, Sublime is nestled on a stunning
fantastic Sublime Comporta wanted to achieve in its
17-acre estate, surrounded by undulating umbrella
indoor and outdoor design. Alaire Comporta helped
pines and cork trees, wild dunes, stunning rice fields
VILA VITA PARC Algarve, Portugal
CovetED presents the amazing and exquisite behind-the-scenes of Vila Vita Parc, one of Portugal’s most precious luxury hotels and one of the most stunning hospitality designs in Portugal (and worldwide). In these exclusive interviews, discover everything about the experienced team that we’re about to unveil! From the wine cellar team to the restaurant’s chef or the head of the customer service, step inside the usually unknown world of the luxury hotel.
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RESTAURANTS WE COVET
THE WORLD’S FINEST LUXURY RESTAURANTS Fine dining restaurants are worldwide recognized for their excellence in food, service, and ambience. The menus feature dishes that are filled with creativity and artistry of the chef, which translates into the art that is very visible on the plate. The service of these spaces is attentive but not intrusive and the incredible wine lists complement the menu in perfect harmony. Here are the restaurants we’re still dreaming about.
ATOMIX New York, USA A card is set down in front of you before each new course arrives at Atomix, the tasting-menu restaurant in Murray Hill run by Junghyun Park and his wife, Jeungeun. Each is printed with a boldface transliteration of a Korean word under an abstract design of geometric shapes and lines. They look like flashcards from a school run by progressive graphic designers. One of the city’s most acclaimed and extravagant openings of 2018 has become even more expensive. Atomix, Ellia Park and Junghyun Park’s chef’s counter spot that earned three Eater stars, three NYT stars, a Michelin star, and a best new restaurant nod, has officially joined the two-hundred-dollar club. The Chef’s Counter is an intimate and personable experience featuring a U-shaped counter and an up-close look at their open kitchen. Ato, stemming from the ancient Korean word for ‘gift,’ is the innovative cuisine that husband and wife team - Chef Junghyun and manager Ellia Park, hope to deliver to the world using New York City as their stage.
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BORAGÓ Santiago, Chile Zero-kilometre sourcing and indigenous ingredients set apart this Chilean showstopper. Considered the best restaurant in Chile and the 4th best in Latin America by The 50’s Best, Boragó is at least peculiar. In front of the kitchen is chef Rodolfo Guzmán, dedicated to the use of endemic products from Chile, his authorial and avant-garde cuisine can be considered unique. Boragó plates the full spectrum of Chile’s broad diversity, with Chef Rodolfo Guzmán hunting ingredients from the northern Atacama desert to deepest Patagonia in the south to unearth forgotten or often-ignored produce. He works directly with 200 foraging communities and small producers to bring ultra-seasonal ingredients to the table via his Endémica menu; his cooks gather from the nearby coastline and mountains most days and the menu is formed depending on what arrives at his door on the day. The intention of the place is to reflect what the land offers, bring the best products from unusual parts of the planet, and make your dishes something priceless. In the lounge and kitchen, the chef, maitre d ‘, waiters and cooks seem to dance a ballet choreographed to exhaustion. Everything seems to work perfectly! Customers not
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ROTE WAND CHEF’S TABLE Schulhaus, Lech, Áustria Culinary specialities are extraordinaire in the Rote Wand Schualhus. Built-in 1780, Zug’s old schoolhouse accommodated the alpine dairy and the school for a long time. Today, all those looking for culinary delights that are in a class of their own have come to the right place at our Schualhus: they can try the Rote Wand Chef’s Table. Max Natmessnig has been the “form teacher” for providing extra tuition in gourmet experiences at the Rote Wand Chef’s Table in the Schualhus since 2017. The native Lower Austrian has cooked his way from the “Steirereck” in Vienna to the “Oud Sluis” three-star temple in the Netherlands through to the “Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare” in New York in less than 10 years. From the very front row, you experience at the Chef’s Table in Zug’s old schoolhouse how the Rolling Pin climber of the year and his chefs Daniel, Julian and Jakob compose, create, stage, dress and serve a meal of between 16 and 19 courses made from mainly regional products before your very eyes. Accompanied by corresponding drinks at every
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SEM PORTA Setúbal, Portugal CovetED Magazine had the pleasure of experiencing the luxury world and flavours of the “Sem Porta” Restaurant, one of the many restaurants of Sublime Comporta, a luxury retreat in Comporta, Setúbal, Portugal. Sem Porta is a traditional restaurant and focuses on the Alentejo roots and the recipes passed down from generation to generation. Chef uses regional products, working with local fisherman and wineries, giving precedence to fresh, organic produce whenever possible. From the organic garden, in front of the restaurant, come some of the ingredients that make up the menu. From Portugal and Alentejo, references are recovered and reinvented. Surrounded by pine and cork trees and a luxurious green framing, the Sem Porta Restaurant in Muda is an integral part of Sublime Hotel Comporta. Sem Porta, translated as ‘no door’, reflects its willingness to welcome people into this stunning environment. Chef Hélio Gonçalves is in charge of the kitchen. His creations are inspired by nature, the excellence of local produce and the organic herbs from restaurants own organic garden. Organic and sustainable, whenever is feasible, vegetables, herbs,
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STYLE ICONS
FASHION MEETS INTERIOR DESIGN: HAUTE COUTURE LOOKS SPRING OF 2021 In-person events may have taken a pause, but this isn’t stopping designers from presenting collections that let us dream. We are living in a virtual world, and couture houses have adapted to this new reality. From Schiaparelli and Dior to Chanel and Giorgio Armani, brands are telling their stories via video, look books, and other digital channels. When haute couture meets interiors, we are given a glimpse into an exclusive, one-of-a-kind design that demonstrates the designers’ unique style and inventiveness. Each year, many Fashion Weeks take place in the biggest cities in the world and dictate what are the top trends we should follow. But what happens when fashion trends influence the design world? CovetED Magazine brings you some of the major trends you can find in the interior design world fresh of the runway. Are you brave enough to bring these trends into your decor?
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