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LOCATION | Valréas, France Within the storied walls of Câlin Valreas, overlooking a landscape of mountains and rolling vineyards, there is a sense of being lost, with no desire to be found. The property, consisting of three separate yet interconnected guest houses, rests on a sequestered patch of land in France’s Vaucluse region, in the commune of Valreas. The hosts, a Belgian couple named Ilhem and Michael, had been re-visiting the area for more than 20 years before they came across this particular estate. “We immediately felt its potential as a restful and invigorating location to be appreciated by family, friends and other kindred spirits; a place to isolate and completely immerse oneself in nature,” Ilhem says. The couple engaged Sam Peeters and Toon Martens of the Antwerp-based architecture firm…

Isabelle’s penchant for materiality led her to Jean Guillaume Mathiaut’s Okibo coffee table. “He has a talent for crafting wood. His workshop near Fontainebleau is a true hidden gem that I love to visit,” she says. A designer also working from Fontainebleau, Isabelle says she’s enchanted by Eric Schmitt’s magical touch with bronze, as seen in his lighting designs. It’s also the exploration of materials in their most minimalist form that makes Tadao Ando’s bench seat an era-defining piece. Designer Gio Ponti has always interested Isabelle for his ability to apply the principles of proportion to everyday objects. “Building a chair, in particular, is a fascinating design challenge that requires careful consideration of the backrest and its ergonomics for the human body,” Isabelle says. “Ponti truly is a master in…

"The Le Corbusier Borne Beton lamp is a great use of material. The concrete manages to have a lightness to it…"-Giancarlo Valle Giancarlo describes the dining chair Carlo Mollim designed for the Lutrario Ballroom in Turin, Italy, in 1959, as incredibly modern, like a race car, but at the same time, traditional. “I've always felt this chair is timeless and from a period I could never quite figure out,” Giancarlo adds. Alpha sofa by Pierre Paulin is also a contrasting piece: “This sofa has a form that feels both space-age and alien while also comforting and familiar,” he says. The Pierced coffee table by Isamu Noguchi captures Giancarlo’s belief that “minimal means to create a maximum effect”, made using flat sheets to create a three-dimensional object. The designer is fascinated…

The Biagio table lamp, designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1968, carved from a single block of white Carrara, is an era-defining piece for STORAGEMILANO, crediting its “sublime manufacturing technique”. The design firm’s enduring fascination with how a product is made is also expressed in the Damier rug by cc-tapis design-lab. “Minimalist, it’s the result of an experimental handicraft production; the chessboard is like a virtual space and a serial repetition of the same element that creates movement,” Michele says. STORAGEMILANO’s own Stay lounge chair takes a contemporary perspective to 1950s design references. “The slender structure contrasts with the full volumes of the cushions to appear suspended,” Barbara says. According to Marco, both the Shape coffee table by STORAGEMILANO and Tripod by George Nelson share a clean and balanced design language…

DAN PRESTON Dan Preston is an Australian-based photographer and videographer drawn to documenting the built environment and art objects. He aims to tell authentic visual stories that capture the aspirations and final forms of architects' and artists' works, revealing their intentions in his photographic process and cinematic aesthetic. Dan captured both John Pawson’s ‘Home Farm’ in the English countryside and the Dawn House by Mim Design and Neil Architecture on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula through film and stills, showcased as part of this issue. @danpreston_1 CARDIA SPEZIALE Cardia Speziale is a Melbourne-based communications consultant and writer. After completing her studies at Stockholm University, Cardia launched into design-led communications in Australia and overseas, working closely with brands, studios and cultural institutions to help articulate their stories with ease. Cardia speaks with Australian…

Vincent resonates with the design of the leather and oak Jean-Michel Frank chair re-edited by Hermes. “I’m a big fan of Frank’s,” he says. “I like the fact that the object is reduced to essential design with an ergonomic backrest and beautiful Hermes leather seat cushion.” The architect lists his Atelier table for Zara Home as an era-defining piece for its pure, robust form and the Paul sofa he designed for Molteni&C for its interplay with large, loose cushions. “I revisited the classic, archetypical sofa in a slim and ergonomic way,” Vincent adds. The Daphine floor lamp by Lumina is a hallmark of the designer’s residential projects, “disappearing in space yet very performant,” he says. Designed by Pierre Chapo, Vincent admires the B17C library for “the honest way the shelves…

"I absolutely treasure [The Taraxacum pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni] and love to find them patinated and worn; they are an enduring classic in any interior."-David Flack The Taraxacum pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni is no stranger to the work of David Flack, who always sources the pendant vintage. “I love to find them patinated and worn; it’s an enduring classic,” he says. When it comes to an era-defining rug, David lists antique kilim or Persian rugs - also for the inherent story they tell. The Bergere armchair designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1970, is a piece that simply invites you to sit and relax. “It’s large in scale yet not difficult to locate in a smaller home,” David adds. The designer sees the Fountain side…

Rachel enjoys the playfulness of Vico Magistretti’s designs for Cassina. Designed in 1960, Magistretti’s red, wood and straw Carimate chair “Feels like it’s been made for a thoroughly modern Goldilocks,” Rachel says. “The Maralunga sofa is such a spirited and dynamic little creature. Its modest dimensions that defy how comfortable it is,” she adds. Designed in 1951, the unexpected scale of the Akari UF3-Q lamp by Isamu Noguchi often finds its way into Kennedy Nolan’s work. “The paper light is nearly human in its size. It’s sturdy and fragile at once - it makes me think Noguchi had a sense of humour,” the architect says. The Bramante table designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, chosen for its adjustable feet, reveals Kennedy Nolan’s constant lens on functional and whimsical design;…

"Scarpa's design is an architectural structure akin to the skeleton of a building that is yet to be constructed…"-Ludovica Palomba The Doge table by Carlo Scarpa, designed in 1968, is a form of architecture in itself for Palomba Serafini Associati. “Scarpa’s design is an architectural structure akin to the skeleton of a building that is yet to be constructed,” Ludovica says. The Stylos lamp by Achille Castiglioni was also selected for its architectural language. “The lamp seamlessly integrates into the architectural space while remaining an absolute protagonist,” Ludovica adds. The Lama chair, “a domestic icon” Ludovica and Roberto Palomba designed for Zanotta, was conceived as a warm embrace. Also designed by the pair, the Kizo, Mata and Swazi rugs for cc-tapis are akin to watercolour paintings by 19th-century travellers. “The…

LOCATION | Paris, France Housed in a typical Haussmanian building dating back to 1880, with an L-shaped floorplan revolving around an inner courtyard, the untouched apartment had huge potential for a well-travelled, dynamic young couple with three children. Their curiosity led them to discover Atelier Daaa, a similarly young group of designers, on Instagram. “They liked our style, which resonated with their preferences. I also believe they appreciated that, at that time, we were young designers who could bring a certain freshness while still preserving the codes of Paris’ quiet refinement,” Atelier Daaa co-founder Pierre Petit says. The couple entrusted Atelier Daaa to completely rework their apartment, expressing their desire for a family-friendly space with shared areas that also ensured each individual had their own space. As keen art collectors,…

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"Tynell's light is really something special - it changes the a room. It complements contemporary pieces, like our Asymmetry armchair."-Pierre Yovanovitch Finnish designer Paavo Tynell has always featured in Pierres interiors, in particular, his Snowflake chandelier. “Tynell’s light is really something special - it changes the atmosphere of a room,” Pierre says. “It complements contemporary pieces, like our Asymmetry armchair.” Pierre transports his clients to “a dream setting with the finest craftsmanship”, achieved through pieces such as the Mesa table by TH. Robsjohn-Gibbings and the Pagoda rug by Swiss Art Deco interior designer Ernest Boiceau - whom Pierre adores. “He made his rugs using a unique embroidery technique called ‘Comely stitch’". Never far from haute couture, Pierre designed a new line of home accessories with Dior Maison, including the embossed…

Lighting sets the mood of a space according to Kelly, who selected the PipistrelIo lamp, designed by visionary Gae Aulenti “for its ability to cast the most enchanting luminous ambience”. The designer says the low profile of the Obligua sofa by Mario Botta is indicative of its comfort - a marriage of form and function - and admires the unexpected sculptural shape of Felix Muhrhofer’s Xenolith coffee table. “Its artistic nature transcends mere furniture with the rawness and refinement of stone,” she adds. Looking to Kelly’s own designs, the Butt stool is a playful combination of technology and design inspired by the human form. “I love the interplay of humour and craft and had a lot of fun getting the shape of the cheeks just right,” she says. Featured in…

"The Barcelona coffee table by Mies van der Rohe is the ultimate expression of form and function."-Andre Mellone Andre considers the Akari ceiling lantern by lsamu Noguchi as an era-defining piece because it represents a switch from traditional lighting to something new - both as a material and lighting experience. The Armchair 41 “Palmio" designed by Alvar Aalto in 1930 also makes Andre’s list, reflecting Aalto’s carpentry techniques and how he “revolutionised the way we experience wood,” he adds. The designer sees the Barcelona coffee table by Mies van der Rohe as “the ultimate expression of form and function” and the Battuto vase by Tobia Scarpa for Venini as a “completely modern interpretation of Murano glassworks”. Andre opines any rug designed by Ivan da Silva Bruhns as “a real moment…

LOCATION PALM SPRINGS, NORTH AMERICA PROJECT WILLIAM CODY’S PALM SPRINGS HOUSE CURATION PETER BLAKE GALLERY The modernist design movement, which peaked during the 50s and 60s, had many revisions as it spread across continents, landscapes and cultures. Palm Springs Desert Modernism was born from attempts to translate the movement into the arid landscape of Palm Springs in Southern California and a pioneer of the movement was architect William Cody, who helped transform the desert city into the modernist marvel that it is today. Cody’s former home in Palm Springs, which he designed and built in the early 50s, was recently purchased by Spanish architects Paula Bueso-Inchausti and Guille Castaneda. With a vision to temporarily transform the interiors into an art exhibit, the couple, with the encouragement of their realtor Keith…

LOCATION | Bunurong Boonwurrung Country / Mornington Peninsula, Australia ARCHITECTURE | Neil Architecture INTERIOR DESIGN | Mim Design BUILD | Warwick Constructions LANDSCAPE | Ben Scott Landscape Architect & planting by Greener Vision Stitching the past and present together is something that Mim Design is known for - whether it’s a commercial building, an apartment or, as seen with the ‘Dawn House’ on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, a large homestead dating from the 1860s. “It came with some beautiful bones, yet it was in a dilapidated state,” says interior designer Mim Design director and interior designer Mim Fanning says, who worked closely with practice associate interior designer Lisa Ransom. “But I could see where it needed to be steered towards,” Mim says, pointing out the impressive views of Port Philip Bay.…