The Art of Design Issue 56 -2022

Light and the music are felt throughout the house. The home objects, some of which inherited, bring their own character to each space. The French canapé with the worn-out paint giving it the flavor of time, announces La Salle de Famille. It recalls the importance of family. And then the chairs found in Italy, from the 50s, the neutral tones with whites broken down in beige, with touches in charcoal, remind us that we all have a unique personality. That we are all entitled to tell our own story. That story, that passes from generation to generation is written on the table. It’s there that we find the important phrases of the family, a letter for life. And it is on this manifesto of human relationships that the house discloses…

Could you name and describe the area where the house is located? This penthouse is on the wonderful sun coast in Portugal. Surrounded by gardens and sea. Could you describe the layout? (size in square meters, open plan, number of bedrooms, bathroom etc.) This house is made up of about 600m2. It is divided into a living room with a very high ceiling, a family room, a guest bathroom, a kitchen and pantry area, a library in the mezzanine, 3 bedroom suites and the master suite. In addition to all this, wide and spacious balconies overlooking the sea wrap around the building. Were there any special requests from the homeowners, and if so, how did you answer to the requests in the final design? The clients wanted a house that…

The covered terrace, which can be opened from 3 sides and can be shaded on all surfaces, serves as an exclusive dining and lounge area, where the family spends most of the day to relax and chill. The protagonist of this special interior is the dual-function Fusiontables dining table, which invites up to 10 family members or invited guests to an exciting game of billiards after a cozy dinner - while admiring the stunning view of Lake Balaton. Fusion Tables Design Hungary, the exclusive importer of Fusiontables in the country, has installed the unique configuration: the height-adjustable “MetalLine / WhiteMat / Vintage / REVERSO Rock” table with an EasyLift system built into the legs, the fusion storage cabinet for the clever storage of cues and table tops, the design FUSION…

With interiors designed by DAPA, the expansive 1,678 sq ft apartment sits on the 59th floor of the Foster+Partnersdesigned development, forming a key part of the Executive Collection – a release of six premium apartments delivering the ultimate lateral living experience for those seeking more space with an uncompromising level of finish and detail. At the Executive Collection, expanded floorplates are seamlessly complemented by rich materials, beautifully crafted finishes and top of the range integrated technology. In the show home, rich blues and teals combine with carefully chosen textured wallpapers, brass and metallic finishes that create an atmospheric yet elegant appeal. Executive Collection apartments benefit from a superior specification, which includes Miele appliances with an expanded kitchen hob, a boiling water tap, in-built wardrobes in all bedrooms, engineered timber flooring…

Inspired by the intricate embroidery of Japanese kimonos, the rug features a phoenix at its centre, symbolic of the cyclical nature of life, rebirth and renewal, and is surrounded by glorious chrysanthemums in full bloom and playful, fluttering butterflies. Intricately detailed with lustrous silk, the jewel-like colours spring to life against a dramatic dark background resulting in a glorious, bold and beautiful artwork for your floor. The Phoenix wallpaper and fabric continues the motif of the symbolic phoenix, featuring an intricate pattern of exquisite details for full maximalist coverage, feature walls or curtains. Completing the collection are the Phoenix cushions, with the mystical bird centre stage, framed by swirls of gold and silver. Each one of WMD’s hand-knotted rugs is an individually crafted masterpiece, handmade by artisans in Nepal. They…

Almacantar has unveiled a new show apartment at its latest completed development, The Bryanston, Hyde Park. Marking the release of the Tower Apartments, the three-bedroom, 2,923 sq ft apartment sits on the 11th floor of this landmark development, which is renowned architect Rafael Viñoly’s first luxury residential building in the UK. Responding to the needs of the world’s global elite, Almacantar appointed award-winning interior architecture practice David Collins Studio to design The Bryanston’s second show apartment, with guest curation from design editor Nick Vinson of Vinson&Co. Known for its creative designs in international residences, as well as hospitality and retail, the brief for David Collins Studio was to draw on its previous projects and combine the best ideas from around the world, applying them in a new sense to suit…