est FEATURE NETHERLANDS
Quiet. Calm.
WORDS Margot Sharpe | INTERVIEW Sian MacPherson | PHOTOGRAPHY Richard Powers
Clever design duo Piet and Karin Boon have released the third installment of the Piet Boon Book series showcasing their latest works from around the world. Est looks at three of their collaborative creations a villa in Portugal and a houseboat and an apartment in Amsterdam. The restrained palette of Karen’s monochromatic aesthetic overlays the stylish interiors of all living spaces and coupled with Piet’s architectural design motif - planting his constructions in the natural environment - their work successfully melds into its surrounding terrain. Throughout their work the white, taupe, grey and charcoal colour schemes, ensure the calm sophistication that defines this stylish team.
You are the master of understated luxury and sophistication - how has your heritage shaped your design aesthetic? Perhaps it is a coincidence, but the Zaanstreek, the region where I was born and still live and work, has been known for centuries worldwide for its craftsmen. There were many ships wharfs, even Czar Peter the Great lived here for over a year to learn the tricks of the trade.