Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 48 i est living magazine

A kitchen is a fundamental part of the everyday. In this issue, we’re curious about how architects and designers conceptually approach this everyday space, particularly when it comes to designing their own. ‘Kitchen Confidential’ steps inside the homes and minds of Milanese architect Michele Pasini, Paris interior designer Stéphanie Coutas and North American interior designers Jordan Carlyle and Marissa Corvino to see how their kitchen workspace reflects how they live. Beyond their homes, we see designers reveal their eye for detail across 12 standout global kitchen projects. We’re invited into designer Isabelle Stanislas’ Parisian home, interior stylist Colin King’s Tribeca Loft, and Sydney designer Tamsin Johnson’s recently reimagined home to understand their personal approach to design in our ‘At Home With’ and ‘My Space’ series. Product designer Monica Calderon and…

MICHELE PASINI CO-FOUNDER STORAGEMILANO Milan, Italy What are three words that describe your kitchen? Practical, poetic, convivial. After working in a space of your own design, what element would you repeat in your next kitchen? The open doors at the side that lead to another room and the centrality of technical volume in brushed stainless steel. What design considerations had to be made while designing a kitchen within a historic Milan apartment? Staying detached from the walls and allowing circulation around the elements. Working with furniture and blocks treating them as if they were small architectural elements that play an important role in terms of composition. Is there a common design element you insist on including when working with clients? Volumes mainly in metal sheets. That’s a passion of mine.…

MARISSA CORVINO PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER CORVINO DESIGN Hoboken, North America What are three words that describe your kitchen? Moody, functional, minimal. After working in a space of your own design, what element would you repeat in your next kitchen? I always utilise retractable cabinet doors to conceal the noise of appliances, coffee machines and wet bars. When the doors are shut, the space is elegant and quiet but when the doors are open, the nooks become powerhouse stations of the kitchen. What design considerations had to be made while designing a kitchen within a near-demolished townhouse in Hoboken, New Jersey? Typically brownstone kitchens are situated at the rear of the brownstone to capitalise on natural light. I designed the floor plan with a central and oversized kitchen and open plan…

LOCATION New York City, North America https://www.estliving.com/product/accessories-mirrors/ Your home is located in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighbourhood, in a former pre-war factory building. What do you love most about where you live? I didn’t really have Tribeca on my mind when I was looking for a live-work space, it kind of just found me. I’ve always been really attracted to loft-style apartments – how ‘old New York’ they are – of which Tribeca had many. What I’ve found while living here is the sense of openness; everything isn’t stacked up like you’ll find in other parts of the city, and the buildings aren’t quite as tall. Could you describe your first encounter with the apartment? When I first laid eyes on the space, there was soot and dust everywhere, the floors were…

Maastricht Penthouse Maastricht, The Netherlands In the Dutch city of Maastricht, Amsterdam-based interior studio Nicemakers have amalgamated the top two levels of a 1960s office building, stripping the interiors back to a Brutalist concrete shell. “The building’s architect had insulated the building from the outside, which meant we could keep the raw concrete exposed,” Nicemakers co-founder Dax Roll says. Upon entering the penthouse, the kitchen is the first space you see, designed for entertaining. “The client didn’t want a standard kitchen; they wanted something lighter than a kitchen island, more like a table,” Dax says. Collaborating with Amsterdam-based makers Eginstill, they conceived an antique brass and enamelled lava stone custom counter and custom rangehood as the kitchen’s focal point. Dax says it was the first time they’d used enamelled lava…

East Village Apartment New York City, North America In an early-20th-century apartment in East Village, New York City, GRT Architects have honoured the building’s original idea of a room – where spaces were separated by function – in a contemporary way. Floor transitions mark the separation of the kitchen, and some of the cabinetry is suspended on brass legs to give the kitchen the “unique feeling of being defined as a room and connected to surrounding spaces,” GRT Architects founding partner Tal Schori says. Brass also intersects the ceiling, cabinetry and benchtop to “support the concept without calling detail to themselves”. Burgundy tiles clad the kitchen island as an ode to the building’s mosaic corridors and lobby, while oversized solid oak pulls are a practical and playful cabinetry detail. “The…

Gloss House Melbourne, Australia For their design of a mid-century-inspired home, Studio Doherty chose to hero the D-tile system in the kitchen. “The versatility of this tile left us in awe, and we were really excited to experiment with its possibilities,” Studio Doherty director Mardi Doherty says. Following the client’s preference for terrazzo floors, the studio selected the 3D tile system to connect the walls, floors, kitchen bench and sculptural island. “Made to order, we built the space tile-by-tile in a 3D model to ensure perfect quantities,” Mardi explains. “It was like one giant mathematical puzzle. It is a testament to the builder and the tiler that this kitchen looks so good.” As the home’s name suggests, the D-tiles’ glossy finish reflects the northern sun, just as the effect of…

Wunulla Road Sydney, Australia The Wunulla Road kitchen by architecture and design studio Richards Stanisich reflects its Sydney context while being reminiscent of Mediteranean homes. This design statement is achieved through an organic palette of solid spotted gum joinery, Marrakesh wall render and Tadelakt finishes on gentle curves, such as the kitchen benchtops and cutout shelf detail. “We wanted the raw materiality and tactility to hero the space and naturally coexist with the background of Sydney’s coastline,” Richards Stanisich director Jonathan Richards says. “Continuity was an overriding principle throughout, and the Tadelakt finish was selected to achieve this in a literal sense.” The scale of the kitchen island deliberately makes it a place for cooking and conversation, revolving around this central form. “The kitchen palette is minimal to let daylight…

LOCATION Paris, France https://www.estliving.com/product/art/ Describe your design and interior style. It always starts with a conversation. But first and foremost, it’s the history of the building, the space and the light. I don’t like to narrow myself to the word style. I love materials and I use them like an alphabet to create new words each time. The linear forms of your home’s interior with its attention detail draw the focus to key points, what was your approach to this when designing? The secret is to draw! And draw again! By drawing you ask questions. I always draw by hand on trace paper – my favourite tool – with layers of lines to keep a single focus. How is your apartment’s sublime Palais Royal location reflected in the interior? The…

INTERIOR DESIGN Hecker Guthrie ARCHITECTURE Brayshaw Architects BUILD Dome https://www.estliving.com/product/art/ Sitting on the cusp of the city in a locale that dovetails its past and present, Parkville Residence by Melbourne-based studio Hecker Guthrie has coaxed a home into contemporary relevance while retaining the details and design gestures that faithfully carry its Victorian era narrative. Home to a young family of four, Parkville Residence has been thoughtfully resurrected through a process that unfolds from entry to reveal a chronological methodology across three volumes. “The design intent for this home was to create a series of spaces that were a subtle extension of one another,” Hecker Guthrie interior designer Caroline Hedley explains. “It becomes more contemporary as you shift from room to room while retaining the cosy, lived-in sensibility of British homes…

JORDAN CARLYLE PRINCIPAL CARLYLE DESIGNS East Hampton, North America What are three words that describe your kitchen? Timeless, rustic, refined. After working in a space of your own design, what element would you repeat in your next kitchen? In terms of elements, I believe that functionality and simplicity are key. From my experience, having ample storage space, efficient workflows, and intuitive design features are critical for a successful kitchen design. I would also prioritse natural light and views. What design considerations had to be made when designing a kitchen with rustic and natural materials? While the rustic feel of this type of kitchen can be charming, it's important to balance it with modern convenience and functionality. One way to do this is by incorporating modern appliances and fixtures that are…

Design Luke Fry Architecture & Interior Design Products AEG Combi Steam and Combi Microwave Oven Luke Fry Architecture & Interiors breathed new life into a home in Melbourne's Glen Iris by crafting an intelligent kitchen designed with family gatherings in mind. An AEG combi steam and combi microwave oven make a formidable pairing for the retired client and their extended family, where versatility and cooking at the click of a button yield perfect cooking results. “WHEN IT COMES TO KITCHENS WE ORGANISE FOR OUR CLIENTS TO HAVE A DETAILED TOUR OF THE WINNINGS APPLIANCES SHOWROOM TO GO THROUGH ALL OF THE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE. IT’S SUCH A PERSONAL DECISION AND FUNDAMENTAL TO THE DESIGN OF THE KITCHEN THAT WE KNOW WHAT’S BEING INCLUDED BEFORE STARTING TO DESIGN.” – Architect Luke Fry SHOP…

Exceptional kitchen design is underpinned by functionality and storage. For Darren James Interiors, consistently specifying Blum drawers and lift systems ensures their kitchens are intuitive to use and experience. Blum’s cabinet solutions are designed to maximise space without changing the dimensions of a room. Blum SPACE TOWER, SPACE CORNER, SPACE TWIN and Sink drawer transform hidden or overlooked areas to create valuable storage. “I have specified Blum throughout my entire career and have even had the pleasure of visiting their manufacturing plant. I firmly believe Blum has the most superior soft close mechanisms in the world.” – Interior Designer Darren James SEE MORE PRODUCTS >…

Hawthorn House Melbourne, Australia Leather is an unlikely material to use in the kitchen, but it defines the unique sculptural island in Fiona Lynch Office’s Hawthorn House. Director Fiona Lynch describes the combination of ruched taupe leather detailing, shark nose Vaticano marble and unfilled travertine as bold but at the same time natural, as the materials play on scale, texture and form. “The wrapped stone rangehood is a wonderful detail to encase a practical element in a beautiful material,” Fiona adds. The kitchen’s curves reference arched windows overlooking a courtyard garden. A Volker Haug Anton wall light and brushed brass tapware add metallic accents to the material mix, further highlighting Fiona’s belief that craftsmanship underscores the design of every successful kitchen. “THE SPACE IN WHICH THE KITCHEN SITS HAS BEAUTIFULLY…

Ultramarine Sydney, Australia As the heart of a Federation-era home in Sydney’s Mosman, the Ultramarine kitchen by Decus was designed to be “simple with thoughtful details”. Following the client’s brief for a kitchen that wasn’t too formal, the result has accentuated waterfront views through corresponding curves and a coastal-inspired material palette. “We wanted to bring texture to the space without making it feel too heavy,” Decus founder and director Alexandra Donohoe Church says. “Layering materials helped us achieve this; the oak and granite feel warm together while also capturing the coastal context that we wanted the whole home to exude,” she adds. As the heart of a Federation-era home in Sydney’s Mosman, the Ultramarine kitchen by Decus was designed to be “simple with thoughtful details”. Following the client’s brief for…

Salsa Verde Sydney, Australia A client’s free reign to embrace colour, pattern, and materials underpinned Sydney interior studio Arent&Pyke’s approach to their Salsa Verde kitchen. Designed for family connection and to be “full of spirit”, the kitchen is composed of Guatemala Verde stone, maple burl, zellige tiles and soft terracotta terrazzo floors inspired by the kitchen’s green outlook. “The textural form in each material challenges the rectilinear configuration of the kitchen,” Arent&Pyke principal designer and director Juliette Arent says, working with format and balance to maximise the long and narrow footprint. “The marble veining, the knotting in the burl timber, and the terrazzo aggregates offset the uniformity of design. The Achille Castiglioni Diabolo pendants create a crisp contrast,” she adds. For Juliette, the unexpected asymmetry of the island leg provides…

GV Residence De Haan, Belgium The traditional range cooker is a focal point in the GV Residence by Belgian interior designer Pieter Vanrenterghem. “We created a neutral palette around the Lacanche oven so as to contrast with its black finish,” Pieter Vanrenterghem says. While the homeowners like to cook, they also wanted their kitchen to appear “quite architectural when not used”. “That’s why we ensured everything could recede into the background, the oven being the only visible piece,” Pieter adds. A travertine island, clay-finish wall joinery, smoked-oak herringbone floors and terracotta tiles fashion this subtle backdrop. “Designing and creating a kitchen is always a big conversation and study between my studio and the craftsmen,” Pieter says. “We sometimes need to push their limits, but we must be certain that what…

LOCATION Sydney, Australia INTERIORS Alwill Interiors ARCHITECTURE Luigi Rosselli Architects PROJECT ARCHITECT Buck and Simple LANDSCAPE Dangar Barin Smith Blessed with gun barrel views of Sydney Harbour and dynamic architecture by Luigi Rosselli Architects, Casa Figueira was the subject of another layer of design intelligence when Alwill Interiors joined the team. Known for their astute attention to detail through texture, scale and the interplay of colour and light, the firm’s contribution to the home’s interiors elevates it beyond striking, to tactile and sophisticated. The contemporary family home is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac and nestled into a ridge overlooking the water. At the centre of its design is a spectacular, heritage-protected fig tree. The Alwill team devised an interior strategy that would dovetail seamlessly into the architecture –…

LOCATION MÉRIDA, MEXICO DESIGN MONICA CALDERON & EZEQUIEL FARCA In their 13 years of living in California, product designer Monica Calderon and architect Ezequiel Farca have always had one foot back home in Mexico. The creative couple moved to Los Angeles for its close proximity to Mexico and the similarities they share. “Los Angeles is a hub for creativity; it nurtures professions like ours by connecting us with like-minded people,” Monica says. “Mérida is very similar in the way that it brings people together.” Mérida is the vibrant capital city of Yucatan in Mexico and the setting of Monica and Ezequiel’s recently completed family retreat, Casa Escuela, which is situated inside a former school – Casa Escuela meaning ‘School House’. The family split their time between here and Los Angeles.…

STÉPHANIE COUTAS FOUNDER SC EDITION Paris, France What are three words that describe your kitchen? Verdant, cosy, cheerful. After working in a space of your own design, what element would you repeat in your next kitchen? A cosy sitting area for informal and everyday dining and a functional cooking space. What design considerations had to be made while designing your own kitchen? We wanted to ensure we were making the best use of the space, so functionality was key while also ensuring it looked elegant and sophisticated. Is there a common design element you insist on including when working with clients? I always adapt my kitchen designs according to the lifestyle of my clients. Some of my clients have a chef, and some love to cook themselves; each project is…

When it came to designing her own home, designer Tamsin Johnson saw it as an opportunity to create something truly unique. The property itself is one of a kind; a heritage home with generous proportions built in the 1920s in a sought-after neighbourhood overlooking Sydney Harbour. In Sydney, interiors can often play second fiddle to the view, but in this instance, the designer has woven a narrative of interesting pieces throughout the four-bedroom home. “It’s a great showcase for my furniture business, with ideal settings, scenarios and applications all perfectly laid out,” Tamsin says. “Of course, it’s great for my interior design practice too. People always ask what I would do for myself and my family and here it is.” The designer immediately recognised the property’s potential. “For me it…

Avenue Marceau Apartment Paris, France The Avenue Marceau Apartment in Paris by Hélène Van Marcke Interior Architecture Studio was designed with dinner parties in mind. “We wanted a space that could function as an open and free-flowing part of daily family life, yet able to be closed off for a private chef or caterer on more formal occasions,” Hélène says. The glass partitions segment the kitchen, allowing cooking to be viewed from the dining room, “without the ‘cooking in your living room’ disadvantages,” Hélène adds. The material palette expands on what has been used elsewhere in the apartment to avoid the kitchen feeling “overly technical”. High cabinetry is the same colour as the walls and oak cabinetry around the central island blends with the Point de Hongrie oak parquet flooring.…

Mariehill Stockholm, Sweden The Mariehill kitchen lies within an Arts and Crafts red-brick apartment in central Stockholm, originally designed by Swedish architect Isak Clason. The architect was an influential figure at the turn of the century in Sweden–a legacy multidisciplinary practice Liljencrantz Design principal Louise Liljencrantz wanted to embrace in the kitchen design process. “Our research started with a box of architectural drawings and family photographs from the apartment’s early days,” she says. “Seeing the original kitchen inspired us to design overhead cupboards with a sliding ladder and to clad an entire wall with hand-glazed zellige tiles.” A Transylvania limestone island, Dornbracht tapware and Veermakers Strict walnut and leather bar stools designed by Liljencrantz Design, complete the designer’s contemporary take on preserving the home’s old soul.…

Holiday Home Knokke-Heist, Belgium A concrete beam was the starting point for the Knokke-Heist kitchen, designed by Nathalie Deboel for a holiday home in the Belgian seaside town. Based on a concept where the soft balances out the hard, the interior designer says they see the kitchen as more of an installation within the industrial setting. “We wanted to integrate the concrete detail into the design, instead of hiding it,” Nathalie says. “For us, it’s a story about contrast and harmony; the concrete beam and the stainless steel, in combination with the softer palette of polished concrete floors and clay wall finish.” The stainless steel door panels reveal the work of the maker, allowing for the kitchen to feel as much a part of the living area without “taking over…

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