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have pursued this dream of mine for a long time, to enter the American market with the Home Italia format, a market that has always fascinated me, which I have always loved for its beauty and for the exceptional business opportunities it can offer. But I never for a moment would have thought that once I had fulfilled this great dream of mine, it was going to take place during such a challenging moment, a moment that is witnessing the whole world completely at at a stand still, where America is suffering because it contines to be ravaged by Covid. Thus, during this moment, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m filled with sadness, not because the beginnings of the Home Italy USA project have been slowed down, but because I have seen a country that has always been characteristically strong struck down by an enemy that is invisible and difficult to detect. But in the end all this has given me even more strength, because this is what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m made of, because resilience is also what America is made of, because as I have always said that in times of crisis people discover their true selves. All the best qualities that they can imagine, start coming out, people's minds

extend past a limit that they didn't know even know they had, much less fathom that they could reach, and this makes people stronger and more determined to want to take back their lives. Undoubtedly, we will remember this season as a most difficult one until the end of our days, but we will also remember it a time when we not only survived, but ultimately flourished thanks to our skills, our foresight, our determination...thanks to our willpower.! And when we think about it, a smile will be the symbol of this memory. Make yourself comfortable on your sofa, on your office armchair or in the sunbed by the sea under the sun, and with a smile on your face and much confidence in your heart and that everything will return even more beautiful than before, America will return more beautiful than ever! Enjoy the second edition of Home Italia USA. We will be hugging each other once again very soon, With love Luca Valle

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n recent months, I have had the good fortune of revisiting Italy which has helped me to regenerate and remember the beauty of Italian craftsmanship in all the designs I have seen during my time in Florence and Venice. I was able to reconfirm the love for the 'Made in Italy' brand and the effervescence of all these centuries of history that have created unimaginable beauties. At this moment, it seems to me very important to remember that Italy is home to 70 percent of the cultural and artistic heritage of the world! However, as HOME ITALIA begins this fantastic collaboration with the United States, which have always been magnificent allies as well as sponsors and partners, it’s the perfect moment to align ourselves in order to be able to come out with something positive from the current situation that we are experiencing, but that in Italy we have proven to overcome in the course of history (the Medieval times, the Renaissance). Because when given a choice, I always prefer to keep a positive outlook, thus within the current situation I find a reminder of how much affinity there is between Italy and the United States. I’m energized to further this fraternity between the two countries by continuing to merge the best of the American industrial strength with the

strength of Italian design in all sectors. We are also very much looking forward to being a part of to be the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show at the end of the month of October. I take this moment to give a special thanks for the cordial welcome that we received from Broward County Mayor Dale Holness and Fort Lauderdale Mayor DeanTrantalis. We are thrilled to share that in our last visit to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, among other new and exciting professional relationships, we began a partnership with whom are considered to be among the largest yacht builders in the world. I cannot finalize my message without first emphasizing my sincerest gratitude to the United States for their lifelong great love for Italy and my deepest admiration, in my humble opinion, of the unequaled and impressive capacity of evolving (transformation) that the United States represents. I conclude by sharing my joy of the release of my book 'Chief Cultural Officer,' which I invite you to read for many reasons, one of them being that it undoubtedly goes hand in hand with the above described goal of uniting talents globally...because as the current saying goes “we’re in this together!” With respect and kindness, Roberto Masiero

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32 A world of colors 34 Floating over the valley 37 Social Distancing 38 Discovery a new hospitality -----------------------------42 Contemporary vibes on-board Ferretti Group & studio

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54 Harmony on the sea Nendo

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82 Game of Balance Kunaal Kyhaan

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92 Thatched House Stories Sergey Makhno Architects

108 Fluid space ASA Studio Albanese

116 New life on the danish coast Anne-Louise Kastbjerg

128 Penthouse with view Irma Orenstein

138 Rebirth of an ex Oil-Mill

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---------------------------152 A home away from home David Thulstrup

164 Under the sea Snøhetta

----------------------------176 Ritz-Carlton Residences Boffi/DePadova

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183 A new website that talks about beauty Turri

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BOOK

A WORLD OF COLORS “MATERIALISING COLOUR”: A FASCINATING JOURNEY INTO COLOR AND TEXTILES THROUGH THE EYES OF KVADRAT COLOR EXPERT, GIULIO RIDOLFO

vadrat and Phaidon present “Materialising Colour”, a captivating look at how Giulio Ridolfo, colorist of the high-end textile compa ny Kv ad rat , t ravel s across the world, drawing inspiration from the local landscapes and traditional crafts, in pursuit of the most compelling and original colors. “Materialising Colour” is the first and only insight into the world of this renowned “color master” whose processes and inspirations are rarely revealed to the public. The book is authored by the London-based design curator Ja ne Wit hers, a nd includes an essay by the design critic Anniina Koivu on the history of color systems over the past 250 years. In the 21st century world in which the limitless possibilities of digital color and color systems have produced an anonymous color environment, “Materialisi ng Colour ” reconnects us with the material source of the c olor s a n d m a ke s u s approach them with the long lost emotional power and cultural meaning they carry. The book ends with a highly personal vocabulary dedicated to the color world that gives a taste of the vast range of influences that Ridolfo draws upon, his alchemical creative process moving from botany, pop culture, psychology, fashion, physics and geology. Renowned for its beautiful, sophisticated color palettes, the Danish company Kvadrat is one of the most interesting textile companies working nowadays. Strongly rooted in the Danish modernistic

design tradition, Kvadrat has always been interested in creating fresh and innovative colors for their collections. Almost 20 years ago they started working with the Italian designer Giulio Ridolfo, an inspirational colorist, gifted in finding and inventing new colors. “Materialising Colour” shows how Ridolfo’s color creations are born from his poetic view that enables him to capture the color atmospheres within his textiles.For example, throughout the book the readers learn how he develops a new color story for the Kvadrat’s Steelcut Trio fabric, whittling down 2000 new woven samples and rearranging them into a range of 33 new colors. At Kvadrat, Ridolfo brings a warmer, southern sensibility to the cool clarity of the Nordic design. His role is not only to present new colors, but also to go deep into the design and manufacturing process, understanding and changing the way the color is embedded in the textile through yarn structure. The result is what Ridolfo describes as “in-between colors”, subtle shades that capture his main inspiration: the mutability of the natural world.

"Materialising Colour" is available on www.phaidon.com (Picture credit: courtesy and copyright Howard Sooley).

VISIONS

FLOATING OVER THE VALLEY A SUSPENDED SWIMMING POOL AND AN ECSTATIC VIEW OF THE DOLOMITES MAKE A RESTRUCTURED HOTEL IN SOUTH TIROL A VERY SPECIAL PLACE, WHERE YOU CAN LITERALLY DIVE INTO THE LANDSCAPE Words Laura Ragazzola Photography by Alex Filz

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wimming between heaven and earth, with an impressive alpine scenario all around you is the unique experience that the Hotel Hubertus, situated in South Tirol, Italy, can offer its guests after a restructuring by Noa* - Network of Architecture, an up-and-coming you ng tea m , bas e d i n Bolzano (Italy) and Berlin (Germany).

The hotel, which is located in Valdaora, at the foot of the famous ski and hiking area of Kronplatz in the Puster Valley, has been recently enlarged with 16 new suites and other facilities such as a new kitchen with restaurants and “Stuben” and a fitness area including panoramic terraces. The key purpose of the project is to connect the old and

new structural parts into a new consistent construction, well integrated with the natural landscape. Following the topography of the area, Noa* designed an arc-shaped layout connecting the different spaces and created a unified façade, marked by the pillars made out of the native larch tree trunks. This homogeneous a nd a l mos t t heat r ica l appearance led to the idea

of a new cantilevering pool, positioned like an arrow in t he m idd le of t he a rc between the old and new wing. Without any visible edge, the 25 meters long pool blends in with the landscape offering an amazing view in all directions. At its extreme edge, one swims 12 meters above the ground, as if floating weightlessly in an unbounded space. A

feeling which is further reinforced by the glass front and a glazed window on the bottom of the pool. “This pool metaphorically reminds us of our mountain lakes”, explains the architect Stefan Rier, cofounder of Noa* with Lukas Rungger, “those that are nested into the astonishing valleys of the Dolomites, which are a UNESCO World Heritage site.”

SOLUTION

SOCIAL DISTANCING SYSTEMS BORN TO DIVIDE SPACES WHILE PRESERVING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. AND THE DESIRE TO SHARE

Discovery Space, d e s i g n e d b y E r n e s to G i s m o n d i fo r A r te m i d e , c r e a te s w i n g s c a p a b le o f shaping environments through presence and absence given by i t s d i f fe r e n t le v e l s o f t ra n s p a r e n c y. W h e n i n s ta lle d i t v e r t i c a lly, b e c o m e s a p e r fe c t e le m e n t to s e p a ra te w o r k s ta t i o n s o r ta b le s i n a r e s ta u ra n t a n d divides spaces not o n ly d e l i m i t i n g a n d p r o te c t i n g , b u t also adding emotion a n d d y n a m i s m to perception.

U p s e t , s e l f- s u p p o r t i n g p a r t i t i o n b y B e n c o r e : t ra n s p a r e n t , l i g h t , e a s y to a s s e m b le , h y g i e n i c a n d a d a p ta b le to a n y w o r k i n g e n v i r o n m e n t . U p s e t i s a va i la b le i n a w i d e ra n g e o f f i n i s h e s a n d c o lo u r s a n d r e s p o n d s to t h e n e e d to r e c o n f i g u r e e n v i r o n m e n t s f lex i b ly, w i t h o u t s a c r i f i c i n g l i g h t a n d d e s i g n .

D u tc h I n v e r t u a l s h a s c r e a te d R o o m D i v i d e r s , a s o lu t i o n "r e a d y to b e c o m e p a r t o f t h e i d e n t i t y o f a v i b ra n t a n d s a fe e n v i r o n m e n t ." Ava i la b le i n fo u r s h a p e s a n d t h r e e f i n i s h e s (a c r y l i c t ra n s p a r e n t , a c r y l i c t ra n s lu c e n t a n d fa b r i c ) t h e d e s i g n s fe a t u r e a p o w d e r c o a te d s te e l fra m e o n w h e e l s a n d c o m e i n d i f fe r e n t c o lo r s .

PLACES

DISCOVERING A NEW HOSPITALITY SERRES SÉPARÉES, A NEW WAY OF DINING IN RESTAURANTS, INSIDE PRIVATE GREENHOUSES. Words Manila Jo Photography Anne Lakeman, Willem Velthoven

e are in Amsterda m, where Mediamatic Eten restaurant welcomes its guests. Dinner is served inside simple but accurate glass greenhouses overlooking the river. During these times the Mediam a t i c work h a s b e e n inspired by the precautions taken due to the pandemic to redesign the concept of togetherness. Mediamatic’s green houses of fer t he needeed protection to their clients while offering a unique experience of intimate dining. The idea was born from the artistic and entrepreneurial center Mediamatic Biotoop that has been working for years under the banner of sustainability and attention to the environmental and climate issues. It is no coincidence that the restaurant’s menu is plant based: fruit, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers grown at km 0 in an aquaponic greenhouse. “In restaurants and bars, a separate room is traditiona l ly na med i n French: “chambre séparée”. It suggests a sexy kind of intimacy, here things can happen that should remain hidden from plain sight and not be heard by all. We’ve decided to name our greenhouses in French too. And what happens inside will be Corona-proof”, write the managers on the Mediamatic website.

The creativity is let loose to create a safe, pleasant and evocative dinner environment. Dinner is served by using long wooden boards, so that the waiters don’t intrude the greenhouse. The clients can enjoy a safe and intimate dinner along the Oosterdok water side in Amsterdam. “At M e d i a m a t i c we’r e designing and testing new safe hospitality. This year we will serve our visitors amazing plant-based dinners in their own little greenhouse”. These elegant and romantic facilities will allow their customers to eat their meals away from the crowd in their own greeenhouse, without coming into contact with the other clients, so that the appropriate safe distance is mantained. The fascinating aesthetics of the restaurant is also reflected by the offered disheswhich are always original and never ordinary.

PROJECTS TO SEE

W I T H A L ENGT H OF 41, 8 M ET R ES (137 ’ 2 ’ ’ F T.), NAV ET TA 42 – T H E F L AGSH I P YACH T BU I LT BY CUSTOM L I N E - FEAT U R ES FOU R DECKS A N D A F U L LY- CUSTOM ISA BL E I N T ER NA L L AYOU T CONCEI V ED TO OFF ER M A X I M U M L I VA BI L I T Y I N A L L A R EAS, W I T H I M PR ESSI V E L ENGT HS A N D H EIGH TS A BOV E T WO M ET R ES I N T H E I N T ER IOR SPACES.

ITALY

CONTEMPORARY VIBES ON-BOARD F ER R ET T I GROU P & LUCA BOM BAS SEI S T U DIO Shipyard: Custom Line; Exterior Design: Studio Zuccon International Project & Ferretti Group Photography: courtesy of Custom Line

A B OV E:T h e exc lu sive own e r's s ui te, wi t h a s u r fa c e o f 5 0 s q m . , o p e n s o n t h e p u ll- o u t b a lc o ny, d eve lo p e d in c o lla b o ra tio n wi t h Fra te lli C a n a lic c hio, t h a t fe a t u re s t wo C re e d " S m a ll " a rm c h airs by M in o t ti wi t h a s wive l b a s e a n d a C e s a r " O u td o o r" sid e ta b le ( by M in o t ti ).

he final project is the result of a two-year collaboration among the Product Strategy Committee headed by engineer Piero Ferrari, the Group’s Engineering Department, Studio Zuccon International Project and architect Luca Bombassei, for Luca Bombassei Studio. A sleek elegance defines the spacious and bright interiors conceived as an up-to-date boating residence inspired by residential architecture where volumes become fluid and blur the boundary between inside and outside spaces. An innovation which was introduced for the first time on this yacht is the pull-out balcony inside the owner’s suite, which has a surface of 50 m2. on the main deck, developped in collaboration with Fratelli Canalicchio, which can be provided on request. Another important feature of the project is the lift, which also on request can go from the lower deck all the way to the sundeck, offering a solution that is extremely competitive on the market: on the first unit, for example, the lift reaches the upper deck. Custom Line Navetta 42 also exploits the yacht’s generous spaces all the way to the far end of the stern, with a large beach area at water level. The yacht’s colors, finishings and materials, as well as its many freestanding solutions and interior furnishings – most of them by Minotti – were chosen by Luca Bombassei Studio, a renowned Italian architecture and design firm. Walnut and dark oak are

the dominant essences and are combined with the lacquered surfaces of the ceilings, while the overall palette ranges from grey to beige, with captivating teal details. The tailor-made interior design is a testimony to the endless possibilities for personalisation offered by Custom Line, allowing the owner to create the kind of environment that best suits his/ her tastes. Architect Luca Bombassei, in describing his project, highlights that he aimed “to bring the contemporaneity of metropolitan life to the sea: when you’re on-board, you feel like you’re in a penthouse that could be located in the center of Milan or New York, but surrounded by the sea. A yacht conceived as a real home that, thanks to its urban furnishings, its works of art – such as the Francis Bacon painting or the textile work by Carla Accardi – its flawless space for rituals and daily activities, accompanies you and makes you feel as if the sea was part of your everyday life. The palette of colors and textures matches the multi-faceted aspects of the marine environment: Sardinian sand tones for the upholstery and Mediterranean Sea turquoise for the rugs with their shimmering shades. I believe that my studio, in collaboration with the expertise of Ferretti and Minotti, has succeeded in the objective to give to the owner all the emotions he was looking for, living on the sea surrounded by art, beauty and technology.”

A B OV E: T h e p a n o ra mic te rra c e o f t h e m ain d e c k is f u rnis h e d wi t h a " U " s h a p e d Alis o n I ro ko " O u td o o r" s o fa a n d a c o f fe e ta b le fro m t h e s a m e fa mi ly to g e t h e r wi t h a s e t o f C e s a r " O u td o o r" s c u l p t u re -sid e ta b le s ; a ll p ro d u c e d by M in o t ti. B E LOW: A re lax c o rn e r wi t h a R u s s e ll a rm c h air a n d o t to m a n by M in o t ti.

A B OV E: T h e in d o o r livin g a re a o f t h e m ain d e c k in c lu d e s a c o m fo r ta b le si t tin g a re a f u rnis h e d wi t h t h e Fre e m a n s e a tin g s ys te m , a J a c o b c o f fe e ta b le a t t h e c e n t re, a B ris ley sid e ta b le in t h e fo re g ro u n d a n d a G ray ta b le b e t we e n t h e e le m e n ts o f t h e s o fa. T h e fo rm a l d inin g ro o m fe a t u re s a 6 - p e rs o n ta b le s u rro u n d e d by O we n s c h airs. T h e f u rnis hin g s a re p ro d u c e d by M in o t ti.

RUSSIA

THE LAKHTA CENTER’S AN ELEGANT INTERIOR DESIGN TRANSFORMS ITS ARCHITECTURE INTO AN OPEN-AIR MASTERPIECE Project by Fabio Mazzeo Architects Srl + Exclusiva (fit Out) Words Barbara Musso

n the shore of the Gulf of Finland, twelve kilometers outside St. Petersburg, the Lakhta Center stands out boldly against the horizon. Surrounded by an enchanting natural landscape – sunrises and sunsets reflecting off the sea, shadows cast by the moody cloud banks rolling in from the north – this multi-functional complex of over 310,000 square feet was designed “in the future, for the future.” Prestigious international design studios from every corner of the industry, selected through a public tender, collaborated on the center’s construction. It is a futuristic work in both the technological and artistic sense: the original design brief called for it to be “up-todate for the next fifty years.” Fabio Mazzeo, creative director of the prestigious Italian luxury-architecture “design lab” Fabio Mazzeo Architects (FMA), was awarded the job of designing the center’s over 310,000 square feet of public space by the general contractor Exclusiva on the originality and strength of his proposal. “A good design is the result of a shared and wide-ranging creative experience, and the beauty that comes from it is not a privilege, but an opportunity the likes of which we should all feel an urgent need for,” says Mazzeo about the collective project. The scenic “Sky Lobby” at the top of the tower and its public, commercial, educational, professional and recreational spaces will all be designed by Mazzeo’s firm, as will service areas like parking lots, stairs and sanitary facilities. The natural characteristics of the building’s location strongly inspired the architect’s choices for its interior design. The fluidity of the spaces plays with that of the structure itself in a theatrical key, offering visitors a panoramic perspective from the spectacular access areas.

Empty spaces and solid volumes alternate in harmonious balance through steel structural elements shaped into sculptures. Harmonious and organic walkways connect the various areas of the complex and open up surprising paths towards the sea. The interior spaces seem as if they were drawn by a single, continuous line, unfurling quickly and smoothly from the base of the tower up towards its highest point. Bold technological choices have emphasized a “green” approach that meets the Lakhta Center’s functional and aesthetic needs. High-performance, semi-reflective double-glazed windows guarantee thermal and acoustic insulation and ensure significant savings in terms of energy and natural resources. Local stones like gray and black marble allow the landscape to permeate into the building, where inlaid ceramics and walls in sculptural acrylic materials describe unexpected, weightless spaces. Finishing touches of adamantine light, trees and plants surrounded by evocative sounds, and multimedia impressions complete the aesthetic, celebrating the elegance of this timeless space.

JAPAN

HARMONY ON THE SEA N EN DO Words by Oki Sato Photography by Takumi Ota Prototypeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photoes by Akihiro Yoshida

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una longliner shofukumaru, is operated by Usufuku Honten in Kesennuma City, a city in the Tohoku region. Its weight totals at 486 tons, with a capacity of 15 crew members. To catch bigeye and bluefin tuna, the crew spends a month of hard labor at sea, where mental and physical stress is generally said to result in a turnover rate exceeding 50 percent among its younger crew members. In response to this, the request was to design a fishing vessel that would contribute in relieving the stress and attracting young personnel. For the exterior design, the inherent beauty of the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s form was accentuated with a linear pattern emphasizing the hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cur-

vature. Usufukuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trademark, consisting of what is called a Chigai-yama (mountains), Hoshi (star), Ichi (one) was deconstructed, and reconstructed into a quintessentially Japanese graphic pattern. The pattern is repeated in various forms, including the onboard flooring, to unite the interior with the exterior.The interior is also designed with straight lines. The idea was conceived from the notion that our species, not originally accustomed to spending long periods of time at sea, might be comforted by linearity reminiscent of the life ashore: the straight lines of buildings, windows, doors, and smartphone and TV screens. Striped joints and rectilinear openings were mainly

LEFT: Straig ht lines and geometric symbols feature inside and out this longliner tuna fishing ship, ABOVE: The ship's operations center. UNDER: The crew cabins. Collaborator for interior: NOMURA Co., Ltd.

L E F T: A d e tai l o f t h e li t t le ki tc h e n a re a ; in t h e mid d le, o n e o f t h e d inin g a re a ; u n d e r, a n i m a g e o f t h e o u tsid e. A B OV E: T h e ki tc h e n is e q uip p e d wi t h a n ova l d inin g ta b le t h a t re s u m e s t h e s e a t .

employed while maintaining curved surfaces in necessary locations to ensure safety, and the indirect lighting that provides a sense of serenity and security also falls in straight lines. Another issue brought up was at this time was how to develop unevenness. As seen in hospital interiors, environments focused on functionality tend to be homogenous spaces, that could at times causes psychological stress for users. To avoid this, the abovementioned patterns, stripes, and materials were scattered at random and in moderation, to create spaces with different characters that the crew would not be bored by. The last pivotal principle that inspired the design was massiveness. This also was aimed to distract the

state of constant floating by designing furniture with heft−thicker-than-average tabletops and stump-like stools seemingly rooted in the floor. With the three keywords−straight lines, unevenness, and massiveness−the design focused on incorporating the sense of security on solid ground. Lastly, the vessel is fully equipped with a Wi-Fi system− the first on a domestic tuna fishing vessel−and an increased per-person occupancy area along with a higher ceiling than the conventional interior. Further, a design aimed at alleviating the crew’s physical and mental burdens was achieved by installing slopes to facilitate the smooth transition of tuna into the hold, among various other functional improvements.

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HOUSES TO LIVE

A RT V I L L AS R ESORT I N COSTA R ICA W I T H V I E WS OF T H E PACI F IC OCEA N CONSISTS OF T H R EE U N IQU E V I L L AS A N D ON E M U LT I F U NCT IONA L T ROPICA L PAV I L ION. I T IS T H E F I RST TO BE DESIGN ED.

COSTA RICA

INTO THE JUNGLE DAGM A R S T EPA NOVA / S T U DIO FOR M A FATA L Photography BoysPlayNice

ut of all the villas in the Art Villas complex, this majestic concrete villa was the first to be designed, as well as finished. The bright minds behind the architectural concept of the building belong to the Refuel Works studio. The investor approached the Formafatal studio to find interior design solutions while the planning and preparations were still in progress. With a floor area of 570 m2, the two-storey villa holds a prominent spot in the 25.000 m2 building complex located in the Costa Rican jungle. Apart from the generous common area (foyer, main living room, kitchen with a dining room, and the roofed terrace by the pool), the villa is equipped with a total of 5 bedrooms with private bathrooms. In the basement, there is a playroom for the children, a gym, a dance hall, a walk-in closet, a laundry room, and utility rooms. “When designing the interiors, we found inspiration not only in the surrounding wild jungle, but also in the work of the Brazilian architect Paulo Mendez da Rocha”, said Dagmar Štěpánová, architect and founder of Studio Formafatal. The concrete walls are deliberately left raw, complementing the interior components, selected materials, water, and greenery – all together creating an unu-

A B O V E : T h e e n t r a n c e f o y e r w i t h c i r c u l a r Z e n P o n d i n c o n c r e t e f l o o r. A n e q u a l ly l a r g e c i r c l e i s s u s p e n d e d b e l o w t h e c e i l i n g a s a l u m i n a i r e . L E F T: Wo o d a lte rn a te s w i t h ex p o s e d re i n fo rc e d c o n c re te, t h e s t r u c t u re re m i n i s c e n t o f b r u ta l i s t a rc h i te c t u re.

BELOW: The central part of Art House is a generous space divide into several zones. Tropical plants are an important element of the interior. RIGHT: From the main entrance to the villa you can see through the house to the ocean.

ABOVE: The villa with its geometric profile blends with nature with large windows that allow the jungle that surrounds it to penetrate inside.

sual environment, both rough and luxurious. The bedrooms and bathrooms feature cement ornamental tiled floors, custom-made across the border in Nicaragua. The ever-changing patterns and colors are a reflection of the elusive and unique nature of every moment in time. Every step leads to a change. The hand-painted watercolor jungle motif on the kitchen backsplash is another interior highlight. Serving as a mirror reflecting life behind the wall, the wall becomes a window allowing us to see the nature outside. Art Villa is for the most part furnished

with furniture designed by Formafatal and custom-made by local craftsmen, or manufactured in the Czech Republic and then brought to the site. The custom pieces go well together with several armchairs of a shared origin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they were all designed by South American designers and architects. Teak wood, metal, and linen: these are the materials that dominate in the villa interiors, and together with custom made furniture pieces in secondary pastel and bright colors, truly bring the raw concrete monolithic interior to life with a touch of softness.

BELOW: View from the kitchen to the chill out area and tropical foliage in villa interior.

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BELOW: The dining room and kitchen inside the living room. The touches of colour are given by the stools surrounding the table. The handpainted watercolour jungle motif on the kitchen backsplash is another interior highlight. The furnishings are designed by Studio Formafatal.

A B OV E: O n e o f t h e ro o m s wi t h t h e raw c o n c re te s t r u c t u re in h a rm o nio u s c o n t ra s t to t h e m u ltic o lo u re d m o s aic f lo o r. B E LOW: I n t h e b a t h ro o m s, t h e c o n t ra s t wi t h t h e s t r u c t u re is c re a te d by t h e wo o d e n f lo o r; wo o d a ls o fo r t h e f u rnis hin g s a lo n g sid e t h e s a ni ta r y f ix t u re s t h a t re c a ll t h e s to n e.

HERE: The fitness corner underlined by a neon sign

Dagmar Štēpānovā

agmar graduated from the Faculty of Architecture Czech Technical University in Prague. After twelve years of architecture practice, she founded her own studio Formafatal, which has existed for the fifth year. The architect carefully selected each member for her studio and claims that together they form amazing team. Formafatal is like a family to her. 8-member team of architects, scenographers and designers is currently working on several commercial and residential projects not only in Czech Republic, but across the world. Formafatal studio has already won several domestic and international awards for their projects. Already during her studies, she loved the culture and architecture of South and Central America. The Art Villas project has made her dream come true and Dagmar is currently building a branch for her Formafatal studio in Costa Rica. “You need to have dreams and follow your goal. For me it means to do everything I can to deepen my experience, to work on myself and what fills me most”

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The headboard of the bed is transformed into a comfortable shelf that houses the lamps.

The coloured mosaic floor softens the raw concrete structure.

Pastel shades for the dining area seats designed by Studio Formafatal.

Coloured complements give lightness to the rooms like this armchair with its slender structure.

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INDIA

GAME OF BALANCES K U NA A L K Y H A A N

Words Barbara Musso Photography Ritesh Ramaiah

A R ESI DENCE I N T H E CI T Y OF PU N E I N I N DI A , W H ER E A M BER COLORS, PR ECIOUS WOR K M A NSH I P A N D SCU L P T U R A L PR ESENCE CH A R ACT ER IZE T H E EL EGA N T ROOMS.

R I G H T: Lo p s u m o ta t u r re la m , q ui d o lo r a liq u a e i l ip s u s vio e s u llig e n ie n t u s, te m . N a m a n t , o d i ta ti c o n s e q u a s L E F T: lo re m ip s u m O ta t u r re la m , q ui d o lo r a liq u a e i l ip s u s. X i m p o rro m o lu p tio e s u llig e n ie n t u s, te m . N a m a n t , o d i ta ti c o n s e q u a s

arkHaus, a 7000 sq.ft open-plan modern villa, was designed with a contemporary vision. Bespoke luxury takes on a whole new meaning, expressed here in every detail through the concept of design and the details of the construction. With a rectangular floor plan and full-length glass on both sides, the living spaces are undivided with possibilities for expansion and entertainment. Color is celebrated throughout the space. The lush, tropical landscape is brought inside the house, allowing a panoramic view of the greenery and the monsoon, the true delights of Pune. Sculptural furnishings designed by EDIDA winner Kunaal Kyhaan for his design brand Koy create a bold dialogue with

L E F T: T h e livi n g ro o m is c h a ra c te rize d by t h e p re s e n c e o f t h e s o fa, by Koy, c o m p o s e d o f m u lti p le e le m e n ts i n s h a d e s o f a m b e r a n d a m e t hys t . B E LOW: A d e tai l o f t h e d i n i n g ta b le to p m a d e o f wo o d wi t h re si n i n s e r ts ( Koy). A B OV E: T h e h o b is d e sig n e d to c o n ti n u e i n t h e livi n g ro o m , t ra n s fo rm i n g i ts e l f i n to t h e d i n i n g ta b le. K i tc h e n by Re m p p K i tc h e n . B E LOW: A n ew p a n t r y, d e sig n e d by t h e a rc h i te c t , h o u s e s t h e ki tc h e n a c c e s s o rie s.

the white walls, including a modular sofa composed of multiple elements in shades of amber and amethyst. Another protagonist of the living room, the large sculptural table: an inverted pyramid, in apparent precarious balance, plays a pleasant contrast between the imposing structure and the thin base that supports it, defying the laws of gravity. The kitchen island is a sculptural interplay of “live edge” wood and stainless steel set against a ‘meat-like’ patterned marble. The basement is an open space with natural light streaming in through the glass walkway above. A Terrazzo floor made of semi-precious stones – quartz, jasper and aventurine - individually hand-set into the cement charges different areas of the house

A B OV E: T h e b e d ro o m e m b e llis h e d by t h e la rg e a m b e r c a rp e t; o n t h e le f t , Ed ra's a rm c h air. B E LOW: T h e b a c k o f t h e b e d ro o m o p e n s o n to t h e o u tsid e wi t h a la rg e f u ll- h eig h t win d ow.

with cosmic energy. A guest bedroom on the lower level has a concrete ceiling revealing a network of pipes that resembles a subway map, and a marble-clad, Mondrian-inspired bathroom in black and white marble that allows for a sensual shower experience through the rainbow iridescent glass. 100-year-old seasoned teak salvaged from an older property provides a vertical passage up to the private living room. From the outside, it looks like a giant curved feature wall but a secret opening reveals a teardrop-shaped room. Here elegant crockery and prestigious wine bottles are styled to perfection, and wine tastings within the wooden space hint at the sensual experience of being inside a wine cellar.

B E LOW: T h e f lo o r is m a d e s e t tin g by h a n d, in c e m e n t , s o m e s e mi- p re cio u s s to n e s : q u a r t z , ja s p e r a n d ave n t u rin e ( B h a ra t F lo o rin g ).

B E LOW: T h e b a t h ro o m is c h a ra c te rize d by t h e d e lic a te n u a n c e s o f t h e s h owe r. Ta p s by Ko h le r.

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UKRAINE

THATCHED HOUSE STORIES SERGEY M A K H NO A RCH I T EC TS Photography Serhii Kadulin

A RCH I T ECT SERGEY M A K H NO T R A NSFOR M ED A N E X IST I NG BU I L DI NG I N T H E SU BU R BS OF K I EV TO CR EAT E A N E W R ESI DENCE FOR H IS FA M I LY. T H E PROJ ECT TA K ES I NSPI R AT ION F ROM T H E JA PA N ESE PH I LOSOPH Y OF ‘ WA BI-SA BI ’ CH A R ACT ER IZED BY T H E A PPL ICAT ION OF U N POL ISH ED M AT ER I A LS NAT I V E TO U K R A I N E 93

A B OV E: T h e re is a te rra c e i llu min a te d by t h e s ta rs a n d t h e d e sig n e r la m p c a lle d K h m a ra c re a te d by S e rg ey M a k h n o A rc hi te c ts. T h e c h airs S lo n a re a ls o d e sig n e d by S e rg ey M a k h n o A rc hi te c ts. B E LOW: U k rainia n t ra d i tio n a l c h e s t wi t h h a n d m a d e c e ra mic p o t te r y. T h e s ta t u e is m a d e by S e r hi i Ra d ko.

A B OV E: T h e m a i n ro o m w i t h t h e f i re p la c e, d e s i g n e r K h m a ra la m p s, a n d t h e m o s t s i g n i f i c a n t p a r t o f S e rg ey's c o lle c t i o n s t h a t i s re p re s e n te d a t t h i s wa ll â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h e re a re c lay p ro d u c t s fro m Tr yp i ll i a, 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 n d M i lle n i u m B C.

A B OV E: T h e k i tc h e n i s d e s i g n e d by t h e I ta l i a n b ra n d Va lc u c i n e. R I G H T: Ab ove, t h i s ta b le wa s b o rn i n 19 3 5, a n d s eve ra l g e n e ra t i o n s o f t h e H u t s u l fa m i ly h ave d i n e d a t i t . B E LOW, S c u l p t u re " Ra i n" by N aza r B i ly k i n t h e g a rd e n o f t h e S h k r u b H o u s e. T h e a p ro n o f t h e k i tc h e n i s p ro te c te d by S e rg ey M a k h n o d e s i g n e r c e ra m i c t i le " Ro c k ".

hkrub house was built by the Ukrainian architect Sergey Makhno for his family. It is located in Kozyn, a village in the suburbs of Kyiv. The house is built in contemporary Ukrainian style under the influence of Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi that finds beauty and harmony in imperfections. Being almost completely enclosed by a minimalist concrete fence, its character can be seen with half an eye — a proud thatched roof hangs over the wooden rails on the walls. These materials are traditional for both Ukrainian and Japanese cultures. “Thanks to Japan, I learned to love Ukraine. When I went in Japan for the first time and saw how they appreciate their heritage, I understood that Ukrainian culture is extremely rich but we rarely rate it highly. Japan has given my country back to me. It has opened my eyes and, most importantly, my heart to the wealth I have always had — my homeland. I create Ukrainian design transmitted through the lens of Japanese perception of beautiful”, says Sergey Makhno. The walls are decorated in the technique used by our great-grandparents for their huts. The space is divided into three parts: an open kitchen, dining area, and living room. This part underwent major changes during the redevelopment of the orig-

L E F T: T h e s ta i rs to t h e s e c o n d f lo o r h o ld g la s s h a n d ra i l s a n d g i n g e r " Te t ra p o d s" — t h e d e s i g n e r t i le by S e rg ey M a k h n o A rc h i te c t s i n s p i re d by a c t u a l m u lt i - to n e te t ra p o d s t h a t p ro te c t c o a s t s fro m d e s t r u c t i ve wave s. H E R E: T h e m a s te r b e d ro o m . T h e h e a d o f a ta ta m i b e d i s a n a llu s i o n to a c lay c l i f f a s a s ym b o l o f a ll t h e p r i m eva l a n d i t s b e a u t y. B E LOW: M a s te rs' p r i va te wa rd ro b e.

inal house that was here before the architect became its owner. The ceiling is decorated with wood — we just dismantled 11 old abandoned houses. Giving a second life to things is the best we can do for our planet. As you may have noticed, Sergey is an enthusiastic collector. The most significant part of Sergey’s collections is represented at this wall — there are clay products from Trypillia, 5–2nd Millenium BC. Uniting two floors was the only right solution for this object. All the architects understand that space and light are the best things you can give to any place. A panoramic view of the garden is offered by a huge window. In a garden gallery Japanese maples and cherry trees met traditional Ukrainian zoomorphic pottery and contemporary art. Here, there are 250 tons of stones and several perspectives, as common for Japanese gardens. The second-floor planning is simple and ergonomic. There are gallery-hall and bedrooms for the residents. The hall ends with a balcony overlooking the living room and garden — the first thing owners see when they leave their rooms in the morning. The main focus in in Sergey’s eldest son’s bedroom is the floor made of a 500-year-old oak. Ivan shares his room with Kaws and ceramic art-toys DIDO created by his father. At the head of the tatami

A B OV E: T h e m a i n fo c u s i n t h e e ld e s t s o n's b e d ro o m i s t h e f lo o r m a d e o f a 5 0 0 -ye a r- o ld o a k . I va n s h a re s h i s ro o m w i t h Kaws a n d c e ra m i c a r t- toys D I D O c re a te d by h i s fa t h e r. B E LOW: B e d ro o m s o f t h e S e rg ey's yo u n g e s t s o n s. T h e wa ll p a p e rs a re m a d e by S e rg ey M a k h n o. H e d raws fro m e a r ly c h i ld h o o d, a n d s t i ll , m o s t o f h i s i d e a s a p p e a r o n t h e p a p e r f i rs t . R I G H T: Wa ll i n t h e g u e s t b e d ro o m i s d e c o ra te d w i t h S e rg ey M a k h n o A rc h i te c t s d e s i g n e r t i le F la pj a c k . T h e la m p La k u n a i s a l s o d e s i g n e d a n d p ro d u c e d by S e rg ey M a k h n o A rc h i te c t s wo r k s h o p.

bed — Sumi-e-style monochrome art piece depicting distant landscapes, traditional for the wabi-sabi philosophy. The wallpapers in the bedroom of the middle son are made by Sergey Makhno. He draws from early childhood, and still, most of his ideas appear on the paper first. The room of the youngest son is also minimalistic and spacious. The wallpapers are designed by Sergey Makhno and painted by the famous Ukrainian artist and ceramist, Serhii Radko. The head of a tatami bed in master’s bedroom is an allusion to a clay cliff as a symbol of all the primeval and its beauty. “When in five thousand years, archaeologists from other planets will dismantle my house, they will say that it was built according to ancient Ukrainian traditions. That there was a lot of nature, and a lot of life”, says Sergey Makhno. *Shkrub is a fictitious word the spouses call each other — Sergey and his wife Vlada, who is also involved in interior design. That’s the nickname they use for each other in their respective phone books

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SM Sergey Makhno

rchitect, designer, ceramist, and collector. He is the founder of Sergey Makhno Architects, a Kyiv-based studio of Ukrainian contemporary design, architecture, and ceramics. For already 17 years Sergey and his team have been dedicating their works to glorifying Ukrainian contemporary style to world recognition. Sergey Makhno Architects is a member of the Society of British and International Interior Design, a participant of Salone del Mobile.Milano Euroluce 2019, winner of the Red Dot Design Award, and IDA Awards. Sergey Makhno is fascinated by the Ukrainian ceramics, contemporary art, Japan and wabi-sabi philosophy. Together with his wife Vlada, who is also engaged in interior design and art curating, they have three sons: Ivan, Hikaru, and Tadao.

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The carpet pattern was created by Hikaru, the middle son of Sergey Makhno, when he was less than two years old.

The apron of the kitchen is protected by Sergey Makhno designer ceramic tile "Rock".

Designer art-toys by Sergey Makhno â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dido, made in the ancient Ukrainian tradition of zoomorphic plastics.

Outdoor terrace with Khmara lamp and Slon chairs by Sergey Makhno Architects.

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ITALY

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n early 20th century house with a spectacular view over the roofs of Milan. A unique place, developed on two floors, which required a series of reflections on how to introduce the contemporary in a historical space, developing tactics of coexistence in harmony between old design and new layout. The apartment is located in an elegant middle-class area of Milan, dotted with palazzos and apartment blocks in an Art Nouveau style that is both austere and decorative. The home that this project dealt with is on the top two floors of one of these, instantly recognisable due to its tall circular corner tower. The common thread running through this project and many others like it is the attempt to create balance and proportion and turn a 20th century living space into a contemporary “machine à habiter”. An intervention that required the architects of ASA studio albanese to rethink the subdivision of the interior spaces in favour of a fluidity of the environments.

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L E F T: T h e s t u d y li b ra r y, c lo s e to t h e livin g ro o m , wa s c o n c eive d b o t h fo r re s e a rc h a n d m e d i ta tio n s. A B OV E:T h e re is a s t ro n g c o n tin ui t y b e t we e n livin g s p a c e s, d inin g ro o m a n d te rra c e. B E LOW: A mirro re d b ox b e t we e n livin g a n d d inin g ro o m hid e s a f u ll- e q uip p e d c o rn e r b a r wi t h a ki tc h e n e t te in sid e.

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A B OV E: U p s tairs, t h e t hird livin g s p a c e is a M o n d ria n -in s pire d p layro o m . B E LOW: D e tai l o f t h e wo o d s tairc a s e c o n n e c tin g t h e f irs t to t h e s e c o n d f lo o r o f t h e a p a r t m e n t .

To achieve this, it was decided to strip the first level of the existing partition, reorganising it by adding a sequence of “room-boxes” that give a certain rhythm without completely closing the spaces off. The box system consisted of made-to-measure oak panelling, with a linear, contemporary design that is also warm and functional. The round living area, located in the corner tower, and illuminated by a spectacular bow-window, was revised to recapture all the bright light, turning it into a kaleidoscopic viewpoint over the city. One of the room-boxes has a mobile bar with mirrored doors, designed with the glittering bars of the jazz age in mind. The large windows in the living and dining rooms surround the teak decking of the terrace in a bright embrace, which is set back from the façade so that it looks like an unusual room inside the house, rather than an outdoor area. The adoption of contemporary solutions in an Art Nouveau setting is partly compensated by much use of vintage furniture from the ’40s and ’50s, as well as tailor-made pieces and retro details. The resulting space is fluid and welcoming: a measured balance between warm and cool tones and innovation and moderation, the quintessential middle-class values.

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oudend by Flavio Albanese in 1971, who was joined from his brother Franco in 1987, ASA studio albanese represents the ideal progression of the founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional career. It is widely recognised as one of the foremost architectural practices in Italy, and its most im-portant works have appeared in the major specialist magazines. Among the most significant interventions we mention the headquarter of Neores (2000), the headquarters of the new Vicenza Fair (2008), the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort in Sciacca for Rocco Forte Hotels in (2009), the multi-tasking and cultural compound of Lindower22 in Berlin (2016). In 2018 it became the reference studio for the design of the new Thom Browne stores all over the world, while in 2019 it inaugurated the work of the new Masterplan Villas for the Rocco Forte Verdura in Sciacca.

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NEW LIFE ON THE DANISH COAST A N N E-LOU ISE K AS T B J ERG

Words Laura Ragazzola Photography David Zanardi

NOT FA R F ROM T H E CEN T ER OF COPEN H AGEN, A N OL D V I L L A IS COM PL ET ELY R ENOVAT ED TO CA P T U R E T H E V I E W A N D T H E L IGH T OF T H E OCEA N. NO MOR E DOORS, ON LY SEA M L ESS T R A NSPA R EN T SPACES A N D L A RGE W I N DOWS W H ICH F R A M E T H E NOR DIC L A N DSCA PE . 117

A B OV E: I n t h e livin g ro o m a ll f u rni t u re is m a d e in I ta ly: t h e s o fa s a re Le C o r b u sie r ' LC 3' m o d e l p ro d u c e d by C a s sin a. T h e s c u l p t u re - b o o k is by t h e fa m o u s p h o to g ra p h e r H e l m u t N ew to n . B E LOW: S c u l p t u re s a n d p ain tin g s by c o n te m p o ra r y a r tis ts d e c o ra te t h e h o u s e, to g e t h e r wi t h a lo t o f b o o ks w hic h A n n e - Lo uis e is p a s sio n e d a b o u t .

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A B OV E: I ta lia n f u rni t u re in t h e d inin g ro o m : t h e ta b le is d e sig n e d by Pie ro Lis s o ni fo r C a s sin a, w hi le P hi lip S ta r k 's ' Lo uis X I V ' c h airs a re m a d e by Ka r te ll . B E LOW: a d e tai l o f t h e a t tic s p a c e. U N D E R: t h e s m a ll g a rd e n wi t h i ts a c c u ra te g e o m e t ric p a t te rn ,

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rom here, on a clear day, you can see the silhouette of the Øresund Bridge, which connects Copenhagen to Malmø”, says the Danish designer Anne-Louise Kasbjerg as she guides us in visiting her villa North of Copenhagen, a 1936 building which she has completely renovated. The house is located in Charlottenlund, once a country village (though Norwegian Royal Family lived in the homonymous palace until 1926), today one of the most chic and exclusive areas of the Danish capital’s metropolitan area. “My husband and I bought the house as soon as we knew it was on sale. The building was in very bad condition, but it was worth it. We have the Ocean in front of us and the forest behind, close to our front door. It takes me ten minutes to reach my studio by bicycle and a little more to get downtown. We have clean air, silence, the singing of the birds… It’s like a dream. I couldn’t live anywhere else.” Anne-Louise’s idea, as she saw the villa, was to bring more sea and light into the house. “I wanted to capture the beauty of this piece of coast, to create a sort of transparent house dedicated to the perception of nature.” The villa, which is on two levels and offers every comfort like, a holiday resort, is now accessed through a garden, marked by a geometric pattern of green flowerbeds, ending in an open-air dining area (“and if it

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A B OV E: t h e s c u l p t u ra l s tairc a s e le a d in g to t h e f irs t f lo o r is m a d e o f o a k wo o d a n d c r ys ta l .

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H E R E: T h e b a t h ro o m in p re cio u s w hi te m a r b le ove r lo o ks a s m a ll te rra c e. Ta p s c o lle c tio n by Vo la.

A B OV E: T h e la rg e wa rd ro b e s p a c e b e fo re t h e b e d ro o m . T h e d ay b e d is t h e fa m o u s " B a rc e lo n a" m o d e l by M ie s va n d e r Ro h e fo r K n o ll I n te rn a tio n a l . B E LOW: T h e b e d ro o m h a s d o u b le win d ows ove r lo o kin g t h e O c e a n . T h e a rm c h air is a fa m o u s pie c e o f S c a n d in avia n d e sig n by Po u l Kjaer h o l m , w hi le t h e to ta l w hi te b e d is by Au pin g wi t h lin e n b e d d in g by G eis m a rs.

rains, you can drive to the front door to bring your shopping inside...”, Anne-Louise points out). Inside, there are no doors, except for the bathrooms. The view sweeps from one side to another and through large windows that frame the beautiful landscape outside. “I removed all the previous walls and designed two wide corridors that cross the house seamlessly, from East to West. They connect the garden front, where the dining room is located, with the sea front, entirely dedicated to the living room”, explains Anne-Louise. In the center, a blind volume houses the service area and the wardrobe, while the two corridors host, respectively, the kitchen and the entrance hall, from where a staircase leads to the first floor. “Here too you see the same distribution scheme of the ground floor”, says the designer. “I wanted the Ocean to be seen from every corner, so that you can feel the light changing during the days and the seasons”. And when the weather is good, life in the open air is favoured by terraces on both sides of the house, hosting daily rituals depending on the orientation of the sun: breakfast, lunch, dinner, “or simply the pleasure of enjoying a sunset or a dawn and feeling the breeze from the Ocean on your face”.

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A B OV E: T h e b a s e m e n t h o u s e s t h e win e c e lla r a n d a mini gym . B E LOW: Two wo r ks o f c o n te m p o ra r y a r t by t h e fa m o u s A m e ric a n a r tis t J e f f Ko o n s.

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nne-Louise Kastbjerg is engineer and designer. She has a wide experience in interiors projects, forniture design and total renovation of houses in Denmark and Southern France. She designed several summer houses in the Danish countryside and elegant restaurants in the city of Copenhagen. For example, the spectular Restaurant Silo, in Copenhagenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northern harbour area, located on the 17th floor of the eponymous building. Her projects mix international style with scandinavian tradition to reach a simple, honest and functional design. Great attention to sustainable materials and practices.

THE EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOICE:

SOFA MADE IN ITALY Designed by Le Corbusier produced by Cassina (LC3 model)

SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN Designed by Poul Kjae rholm produced by Fritz Hansen (PK22 model)

HORIZONTAL BOOKSHELVES Designed by Anne-Louise Kastbjerg in wood and steel

GHOST CHAIRS Designed by Philip Starck produced by Kartell (Louis XIV model)

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Tblisi, Georgia Sominee Restaurant Monografh Hotel & Lounge Project: MOTIF

A B OV E:T h e la rg e te rra c e ove r lo o ks t h e b e a c h a n d o f fe rs a b re a t h ta kin g view o f t h e e n tire Te l Aviv s e a fro n t . B E LOW: T h e livin g ro o m g rows in h eig h t a n d o p e n s o n to t h e te rra c e t h a n ks to s lid in g win d ows. R I G H T: t h e lo n g d is t ri b u tive c o rrid o r le a d in g to h o u s e s e r vic e s.

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PENTHOUSE WITH VIEW I R M A OR ENS T EI N

Words Laura Ragazzola Photography David Zanardi

I N T EL AV I V, A U N IQU E SCENA R IO F ROM T H E TOP OF A BU I L DI NG FACI NG T H E SEA H AS I NSPI R ED I R M A OR ENST EI N â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DESIGN OF A U N IQU E A PA RT M EN T. W H ER E L IGH T CR EAT ES F LU I D SPACES A N D PL AYS W I T H NAT U R A L COLORS A N D M AT ER I A LS.

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A B OV E: T h e d i n i n g ro o m i s i n t h e c o rn e r o f t h e l i v i n g ro o m : l i g h t c o t to n c u r ta i n s a dj u s t t h e l i g h t i n te n s i t y. R I G H T: Ab ove, a s m a ll s t u d y- c o rn e r le a d s i n to t h e gym o n t h e s e c o n d leve l , B e low, t h e h o u s e d i s p lays m a ny c o n te m p o ra r y a r t wo r k s, b e c a u s e t h e o nwe r i s a c o lle c to r a n d a l s o a p a s s i o n a te c yc l i s t .

t’s all about Mediterranean in this extraordinary penthouse at the 21st floor of an elegant condominium overlooking the Tel Aviv waterfront. As you enter, you immediately perceive that the golden sandy beach, the crystal blue of the sea and the line of the horizon, have all been inspirational for the project of interiors. “It was impossible to ignore the great view from up here,” explained Irma Orenstein, who designed the spaces and furnishings. “The landscape enters inside, with its colors and extraordinary light, becoming an integral part of the domestic environment. And it is on this suggestion that I worked on my project”. Irma Orenstein is not new to such performances: an eclectic talent (she is an architect, a designer and also a valued artist), with a career spanning twenty years, an international studio in Tel Aviv (“we are all women”, she emphasizes), the Israeli architect boasts a portfolio of exclusive houses, all designed down to the smallest details, accurate in the selection of materials and colors and enriched by original furniture solutions. But, above all, full of a poetry that comes from a dialogue between nature and architecture. In the penthouse in Tel Aviv, one of her latest projects, the sky and clouds seem almost at hand thanks to the large windows, which draw the perimeter of the entire house, while the beach is symbolically recreated on

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A B OV E: T h e te rra c e is d e sig n e d a s s e c o n d o p e n - air livin g ro o m . B E LOW: T h e e le g a n t e n t ra n c e o f t h e c o n d o miniu m w h e re t h e p e n ta h o u s e is lo c a te d.

the parquet floor by a skilful combination of different essences and joints of wood, which simulate its typical color and shine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We managed to reach a texture that gives you the impression of feeling the touch and warmth of the sand under your bare feetâ&#x20AC;?, reveals the designer. Also, the turquoise reflections of the sea inspired the stair-sculpture, made entirely of glass, and the kitchen counter, which simulates a sea wave (everything is made in Italy: from the Listone Giordano parquet to the glass furniture made by Santambrogiomilano). The house is structured on two levels. Above the bedrooms and a large gym area (on a sidenote, the owner is a passionate cyclist: he brought the last edition of the Giro dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Italia to Israel); below the living area with a large terrace that extends the house towards the sky and the sea. Light creates rich and constantly changing effects particularly in the overlapping spaces of the living room and the dining room. Custom designed furniture made by master craftsmen (here too, the architect has focused on Italian savoir faire) characterize the project of interiors, where natural materials such as wood and glass are dominant. Few selected pieces mark the internal landscape, chosen in natural shades and designed to provide comfort and well-being.

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Irma Orenstein

n internationally recognised architect, interior designer, and artist, Irma Orenstein is the name and talent behind an impressive collection of exclusive residential properties worldwide. Based in Tel Aviv, the Irma Orenstein Architecture & Interior Design Studio was established in 2002 and has since been an inspirational force in luxury design. Specialising in architectural and design services for the world’s most luxurious apartments, penthouses, and buildings. Irma is also known for her unique design signature on commercial projects and creating bespoke design pieces that verge on a work of art with some of the world’s finest artisans. Her portfolio of work includes diverse properties in London, Vienna, New York and Tel Aviv. Trusted by top developers and discerning clients, Orenstein takes a highly personal approach to each of her projects.

THE EDITOR’S CHOICE:

TURQUOISE STAIRCASE Designed by Irma Orenstein. Produced by Santambrogiomilano.

ILLUSION OF SAND ON THE PARQUET Designed by Irma Orenstein. Produced by Listone Giordano (Pearl Collection).

PING-PONG OR DINING TABLE? Designed by Irma Orenstein

CYCLE THROUGH THE CLOUDS A special life fitness treadmill

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#CAS ILDACOLLECTION D E SIGN BY RA M Ã&#x201C;N ESTEVE cust om erservi ce@t a lentisrl.com www.t a lentisrl.com

A HOUSE I N PUGL I A , HOM E OF A RCH I T ECTS A N D DESIGN ERS LU DOV ICA SER A F I N I A N D ROBERTO PA LOM BA . A “ BU EN R ET I RO” W H ER E YOU CA N R EL A X I N H A R MON Y W I T H NAT U R E .

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REBIRTH OF AN EX OIL-MILL PA LOM BA SER A F I N I AS SO CI AT I

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he house is located in Sogliano Cavour, a small town nearby Lecce situated in Salento’s inland, where time seems to stand still. The building was an old oil mill of the 17th century, which Ludovica and Roberto Palomba refurbished by maintaining and renovating some historical elements, such as walls and vaults, mixing them with contemporary furnishing. In the area which is about 400 m2, there are a series of wide rooms located on several levels characterized by high vaulted ceilings called “a stella” (referring to its “star” shape), a construction technique typical of Salento, dating back to 1600. It is a very bright space, which is built around a small courtyard access. The link with the Salento territory is very strong. The terraces offer a view of the sky and the surrounding landscape, while the chosen materials, such as the stone typically from Lecce, refer unmistakably to the genius loci. “Making a ‘production’ space into a home was an amazing journey. Through the choice of natural materials, the shining white of the lime of the walls, the shapes and lines of the furniture you can understand our vision of interior design. We chose few furniture pieces, alternating pieces made by us to other ones that belonged to our families for generations”, the architects shared. The rooms open unto each other, marked by fascinating vaulted ceilings: the furnishings in warm shades of beige accompany the white walls interspersed with exposed stones. While in contrast to the interior, the outdoor furniture was purposefully chosen to be colorful, enhancing the natural colors of the landscape that surrounds the house. In the center of the white Salento summer residence of architects Roberto Palomba and Ludovica Serafini, a well affirmed Italian design couple, beats the steel heart of an imposing island kitchen. In the centre of the white Salento summer residence of architects Roberto Palomba and Ludovica Serafini, the tried and tested Italian design couple, beats the steel heart of an imposing island kitchen: a convivial place to meet and relax for family and friends. All around, comfortable furnishings, almost all designed by the creative couple, invite you to stop and find a living rhythm different from the hectic one of the city life. “As architects, as well as designers, we have a global point of view, a continuum in which architecture and design meet and merge. This home is our “buen ritiro” in the heart of Salento, a land that we love. It’s a place of decompression, and at the same time friendly and convivial”.

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heir creations, whether they be pieces of design or architecture, are derived from the observations of change in human behavior. It is important to see these products out from a fixed location or period â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they do not reflect the latest fad but are the result of rationality and considered craftsmanship. The initial drafts are projections of their own needs, the two visions are complementary and their design consensual. The challenge of their work is merging function, innovation and longevity. They seek to project courage and serenity through the purity and originality of their work. When a work is finished it is not complete, time will continue to shape how it is considered by others. An anticipation of this helps greatly in shaping classic objects which retain their beauty and utility. Perhaps they are trying to pluck their creations from a collective unconsciousness and their task is to mold and deliver them. A truly successful piece of design must feel fresh but not unfamiliar when it is discovered. As with a partner, love is evident. And there it is, that is what characterize their creations: research, often long, difficult, exhilarating - to finally reach what is evident.

THE EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOICE:

ELEGANCE Faraway/Round washbasin by Zucchetti.Kos, design Ludovica and Roberto Palomba

COLLECTIONS Designed by Flos Collection of vases produced by Guaxs.

Ninfea coffee table Designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Zanotta.

Kitchen Hood EL-01 Designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba for Elmar.

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SET YOUR STYLE FREE

Nilo / Design: Matteo Ugolini

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A HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAV I D T H U LS T RU P

Words Manila Jo Photography David Zanardi

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Vipp loft is part of the ‘Vipp Hotel’ – a concept that allows Vipp guests and customers to live in and with the company’s products in a homeaway-from-home. Studio David Thulstrup has orchestrated a complete renovation and remodelling of the space which is characterised by original oak timber ceiling rafters and high sloped ceilings - allowing for a mezzanine level to be inserted into the generous volume. The spatial plan has been re-configured and opened-up to create a vista of views out on the central axis through the lower level of the loft. Thanks to the mezzanine level above, visitors are first greeting by a dark and dramatic entrance with a lowered ceiling. They are then drawn into a bright, large open-plan space with zones for the kitchen, the dining room and the living room. A large free-standing Vipp kitchen and storage modules are the centerpiece to the open living space, complimented by a large shelving rack housing practical kitchen objects. The space is designed with softly complimenting materials including Dinesen Douglas floor boards, to celebrate the strong, industrial lines of the kitchen. The dining area is an intimate zone, located under the lowered ceiling of the mezzanine above and wrapped in a flexible space-dividing

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L E F T: T h e livin g ro o m c h a ra c te rize d by la rg e win d ows c u t o u t o n t h e ro o f a n d wa lls ; U N D E R: I n t h e fo re g ro u n d, t wo vin ta g e p o u l kje rre h o l m w hi te c h airs ; vip p d ay b e d in b la c k le a t h e r. A B OV E: Si t tin g ro o m wi t h f ire p la c e wi t h t wo tire d m a n c h airs, p ro d u c e d by La s s e n .

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curtain of Kvadrat rust-colored textile. A long Vipp dining table is flanked with vintage chairs and pieces from a diverse art collection. In the living area, large dark green velvet sofas sit playfully within installation-inspired planters exploding with greenery. Center to this sitting zone is a curation of sofa tables including an early Vipp prototype which was given new life with a new silver travertine top. A calm fireplace zone is located beyond here where one can optimize the warm western afternoon light while sitting in sheepskin-upholstered Tired Man chairs. This area opens-up with large doors to a richly planted balcony with views on the harbour. A simple and bright bedroom suite sits at the east end of this lower level. Textured Mutina wall tiles play with the light and only a low space dividing wall separates the bathtub from the bed. A mezzanine level is reached by a centrally placed, custom-designed black spiral staircase constructed in perforated metal. The choice of perforated metal was key to ensuring the central axis was not interrupted. On the upper level a study and library sit within the north and south wings. Finally, a bridge gives access to a secluded bedroom of dark tones at the peak of the loft space. “In this space our guests live in and with our products and experience them in the natural setting characteristic of a home”, says Kasper Egelund, Vipp CEO.

“These historic frames proved an interesting canvas to conceptualize a home environment filled with functional furniture and contemporary art pieces.” David Thulstrup, architect.

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H E R E: Li ke a n e s t a n o t h e r m ez za nin e b e d ro o m ; m e ta l c h air wi t h h o le by a r tis t d e sig n e r G ui lle rm o S a n to m a fro m e ta g e p roje c ts.

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avid Thulstrup is an award-winning architect and designer whose refined and holistic approach to architecture, interiors and product design combines his Scandinavian heritage with modern design language. Describing his style as ‘modern simplicity’, the founder and creative director of Studio David Thulstrup has completed an international portfolio of residences, restaurants, retail, hotels, furniture and lighting. David’s practice is grounded upon honesty and humanism with an emphasis on using diverse materials thoughtfully. By taking a holistic approach David creates spaces where people feel comfortable. David holds a Masters in Interior Architecture and is an Architect MAA. In his Copenhagen-based studio he works with a multi-disciplinary team.

THE EDITOR’S CHOICE:

VIPP KITCHEN RACKS: inside, solid walnut bowl by michael verheyden for when objects work.

RUST COLORED curtain in Kvadrat forest nap textile

CLERICI CHAIR designed by Konstantin Grcic for Mattiazzi - Please Wait to be Seated.

KITCHEN ISLAND produced by Vipp.

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GenerAction Artemide Eliott Sarrey, French, 18 years old Eliott is a robotic enthusiast and the winner of the Google Science Fair Incubator prize. He created Bot2Karot, the first robot able to manage your garden by smartphone control.

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UNDER THE SEA SNOH ET TA By Laura Ragazzola Photography Ivar Kvaal/Courtesy Snohetta

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he first underwater restaurant built in Europe is called Under and is located in Lindesnes, at the southernmost point of the Norwegian coastline. The name perfectly sums up the exceptional nature of the project since in Norwegian ‘under’ means ‘under’ but also ‘wonder’. The building, in fact, is anchored 20 meters below sea level and amazes its guests with a unique and spectacular view of the seabed. “We didn’t want to do anything spectacular,” explains

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architect Kjetil Traedal Thorsen, founder, together with his American colleague Craig Dykers, of the famous international architecture firm Snøhetta, with headquarters in Oslo and New York. “The restaurant is neither an aquarium nor a Luna Park, but it is an opportunity to get familiar with the sea. And also, it’s a place where you experience a sort of inversion of roles and spaces. Here the fish are free to swim around and observe you, it’s your time to stay in the glass bowl,” says the designer with a smile.

H E R E: A c o n c re te m o n o l i t h 3 5 m e te rs lo n g : U n d e r c o m e s o u t o f t h e s e a l i ke t h e p e r i s c o p e o f a s u b m a r i n e, c o n n e c t i n g to t h e m a i n la n d w i t h a n a u t i c a l m e m o r y b o a rd wa l k ( p rev i o u s p a g e).

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H E R E: i n t h e i n te rm e d i a te leve l a w i n d ow s h ows t h e b o u n d a r y b e t we e n a b ove a n d b e low t h e s e a s u r fa c e.b e low s e a leve l .

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A B OV E: T h e re s ta u ra n t ro o m w i t h i t s s p e c ta c u la r g la s s w i n d ow ove r lo o k i n g t h e s e a b e d. B E LOW: t h e s c e n i c s ta i rc a s e le a d i n g to t h e s p a c e s o f t h e re s ta u ra n t .

In shape and structure (a monolith 34 meters long), Under resembles a giant concrete submarine diving into the sea. In below-sea-level dining room, 40 exclusive seats overlook the seabed thanks to a spectacular glass window, almost four meters high and eleven meters wide, reminiscent of a giant diving mask. Upstairs, there is a lounge with a bar and relaxing seating: here, a window offers a surprising scenic view of above/below the water. Upon ascending one more level you find the reception with the wardrobe area that welcomes guests. The entrance is in the part of the building that emerges from the sea, like a periscope. Of course, the menu is entirely inspired by the sea. In fact, the talented chef Nicolai Ellitsgaard, lent from Denmark to Norway, presents dishes that recover the local fishing tradition, while experimenting, an unusual and ecological practice at zero km. On the underwater part of Under, the designers have created, in collaboration with a team of biologists, a sort of ‘artificial’ reef where marine life can develop. “It’s like having a vegetable garden in front of your house, only it’s underwater,” says Ellitsgaard, who, together with his very young team of 16 people, fish mussels and other seafood to offer to his customers. But only for dinner, as Under does not open for lunch: during the day the facility turns into a marine biology research center hosting scientists and researchers in its spaces, thus becoming the first restaurant that monitors (and preserves) sea life.

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L E F T: t h e re s ta u ra n t w hic h o f fe rs 4 0 exc lu sive s e a ts. A B OV E: t h e lo u n g e ro o m . R I G H T: s o m e m e n u o p tio n s, s t ric t ly b a s e d o n f is c h .

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B E LOW: t h e d e ta i l o f t h e s ta i rc a s e h a n d ra i l , c a r ve d i n t h e wo o d e n wa ll .

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or 30 years, Snøhetta has designed some of the world’s most notable public and cultural projects. Snøhetta kick-started its career in 1989 with the competition-winning entry for the new library of Alexandria, Egypt. This was later followed by the commission for the Norwegian National Opera in Oslo, and the National September 11 Memorial Museum Pavilion at the World Trade Center in New York City, among many others. Recently completed works include Calgary’s new Central Library in Canada, the Lascaux IV Caves Museum in Montignac, France, the expansion to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the design for Norway’s new banknotes. Since its inception, the practice has maintained its original trans-disciplinary approach, integrating architectural, landscape, interior, graphic design and product design its projects. In the picture, the founders Kjetil Traedal Thorsen and Craig Dykers, outside the Oslo studio (ph. David Zanardi).

THE EDITOR’S CHOICE:

DESIGN MENT norwegian brand founded by Ingvild and Sidsel Hemma.

THE WOODEN HANDRAIL of the staircase, designed by Snohetta

SKEWER designed by Nicolai Ellitsgaard, chef of Under

UNDER CHAIR designed by Snohetta

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MIAMI

RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES BOF F I / DEPA DOVA

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T H E BEAU T I F U L ST RUCT U R E SU R ROU N DED BY LUSH V EGETAT ION, HOUSES 120 R ESI DENCES: A L L F U R N ISH ED I N T H E SIGN OF M A DE I N I TA LY.

IN A PANORAMA DIRECTLY FACING THE WATERFRONT IN WONDERFUL MIAMI, A CITY WITH MANY LUXURIOUS ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS, BOFFI, IN ITS CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT ROLE, BECOMES THE KEY PLAYER IN REDEVELOPING THE STRUCTURE THAT TODAY HOSTS THE 120 MAIN DWELLINGS SIGNED RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES.

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THE COLOR PALETTE OF THE MATERIALS INVOLVED IS SIMPLE AND HAS A GREAT EFFECT: THE WHITE LACQUERED FINISH CONTRASTS WITH THE PRECIOUS BLACK TOP AND THE WARM HUES OF WALNUT WOOD ON THE KITCHEN SHELVES, AS WELL AS IN BOFFI BATHROOM FURNITURE.

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SURROUNDED BY A LUXURIANT VEGETATION, ALL THE REALITIES PROPOSED ARE BALANCED AND ELEGANT; EACH UNIT IS CHARACTERIZED BY A LAYOUT ENHANCING ITS FEATURES, PROPORTIONS AND DIMENSIONS. INSIDE, BOFFI CONTRACT KITCHENS COME ALIVE THROUGH A DESIGN HIGHLIGHTING PRACTICALITY AND PERFECT INTERACTION WITH THE LIVING SPACES.

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BOFFI|DEPADOVA OFFERS A DESIGN AESTHETIC AIMED AT TOUCHING EACH AND EVERY ASPECT: A TURN-KEY PROJECT, WHERE THE PROPOSALS FOCUS ON BOFFI BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS AND DE PADOVA MODERN LIVING FURNITURE.

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ONLINE

A NEW WEBSITE THAT TALKS ABOUT BEAUTY AFTER FURNISHING THE MOST EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCES WORLDWIDE WITH A NEWWAY OFLIVING AMIDST BEAUTY, TURRI LAUNCHES ITS NEW WEBSITE TO TALK ABOUT ITS ‘MISSION’

hen a big cha nge happ e n s i n a ny c o m p a n y, i t goes without saying that the company’s image and its marketing are involved. After almost a century of excellence, craftsmanship and Made in Italy, Turri spent the last year renewing and establishing itself as a major player of international contemporary taste wihout renouncing to the values embedded in the company since 1925. The

new website is coherent with the latest collections while reaching out to its public with an essential, intuitive and dynamic layout. The images scroll on the home page and narrate beauty as ‘...a world view, an idea that interprets it and changes its. Pleasure and consolation, well-being, aesthetic enjoyment coming from the perfection of ideas that managed to become universal’. Moving on promptly to the furniture collections, there is a clear

and si mple div ision between the living, dining and sleeping areas. Almost as a ‘manifesto’ of the corporate identity, the ‘Turri Today’ sections can be

fou nd i l lustrat i ng t he renewed style of the latest collections as well as the ‘Turri Contract’ with its prestigious international projects. Amongst the various sections, the viewer will be immersed in the Turri world while learning about the history and the values of the company, the collaboration with the various designers and getting acquainted with the entire Turri Collection which one can getto know even by just clicking on a specific type of product. In the ‘Turri Forever’ section, one may leaf through all the collections, from the past, the present and the future, surpassing fashion and trends. Turri is luxury to live, beauty that surpasses the test of time. Thanks to the newwebsite, one can navigate this universe oftraditional craftsmanship, and timeless attention to details and style.

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THE BEST VIEW, YOURS.

IMAGO IS THE CHANGE OF YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING PERSPECTIVE. IT REFLECTS YOUR THOUGHTS, BLURRING THE LINE BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. IMAGO IS THE NEW CORRADI PERGOLA: ITALIAN STYLE, TO LIVE OUTDOORS WITHIN YOUR POINT OF VIEW.

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OPEN-AIR LUXURY EXCLUSIVE RUGS DESIGNED FOR HOME INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SPACES SOPHISTICATED AND RESISTANT. By Ramina Ayonne

E f fe rc t S p i ra l s O u td o o r a n d i n d o o r r u g Zo e, p ro d u c t by Pa o la Le n ti, m a d e wi t h a ro p e wra p p e d o n i ts e l f, s o lid c o lo u r o r t wo - to n e i f i n Ro p e ya rn , s o lid c o lo u r i f i n Aq u a te c h ya rn . T h e ro u n d ve rsio n c a n a l s o b e m a d e wi t h a c o n t ra s ti n g e d g e.

A fre s h b re eze W i t h t h re e s e n s u o u so rg a n ic b a sic m o ti fs , t h e Pa tio D e sig n c o lle c tio n b ri n g s a b re a t h o f fre s h ai r i n to t h e f lo o r d e sig n o f h ig h - q u a li t y o u td o o r a n d i n d o o r a re a s . T h e m o d e l s Leva n te, Ve n to a n d M is t ra l c o m bi n e m o d e rn o u td o o r ro b u s t n e s s wi t h t h e h o m e ly lo o k o f f i lig re e c a rp e ts fro m JA B A n s to e t z F lo o ri n g . A n exc lu s i ve fa b r i c T h e o u td o o r r u g s , d e sig n by Pa t ricia U rq u io la fo r Ke t ta l , a re p ro d u c e d i n t h e i n n ova tive h o n eyc o m b fa b ric N id o d 'A p e : a t h re e d i m e n sio n a l we ave, m a d e o f PVC , wi t h exc e p tio n a l te c h n ic a l c h a ra c te ris tic s i n te rm s o f b re a t h a bi li t y, re sis ta n c e to r u b bi n g , ex te rn a l a g e n ts a n d u lt ravio le t rays. I t is c o m p le te ly wa s h a b le.

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RELAX AND ELEGANCE THE AIM IS TO CREATE ACTUAL OUTDOOR LIVING. MOVING SEAMLESSLY FROM INDOOR TO OUTDOOR SPACES. By Manila Jo

H a m m o c k i s a n o u td o o r lo u n g e c h a i r, d e s i g n e d b y R e n e G o n za lez A r c h i te c t s a n d p r o d u c e d b y Pa o la Le n t i . I n s p i r e d b y t h e h a m m o c k s t h a t h a v e a lwa y s b e e n u s e d o n American and Caribbean beaches, the seat i s m a d e o f a s te e l fra m e a n d a h a n d m a d e R o p e fa b r i c m e s h , a n d i s s u i ta b le fo r m a n y d i f fe r e n t c o n tex t s t h a n k s to t h e d oze n s o f c o lo u r s a va i la b le .

B a n d , d e s i g n e d b y Pa t r i c i a U r q u i o la fo r Ke t ta l , i s a n i n d o o r/o u td o o r c lu b c h a i r w i t h a s t r u c t u r e m a d e o f r e p e t i t i v e a n g u la r g e o m e t r i e s i n te a k o r a lu m i n i u m ; s e a t a n d b a c k r e s t a r e i n Te rra i n fa b r i c . A d i n i n g c h a i r c o m p le te s t h e c o lle c t i o n .

D e s i g n e d b y G o r d o n G u i lla u m i e r fo r R o d a , t h e fo ld i n g c h a i r s i n a w i t h a te a k fra m e , a r e dressed in a new finish: the s t r u c t u ra l fa b r i c B a t y l i n e , w h i c h o f fe r s a w i d e ra n g e o f c o lo u r va r i a t i o n s , w i t h a n e v e n m o r e n a t u ra l e f fe c t .

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With its iconic design and harmonious geometries, the n e w S h e r y l c o lle c t i o n fr o m Ka v e H o m e . Wo o d , t h e p r o ta g o n i s t o f t h e c o lle c t i o n , i s g u a ra n te e d b y t h e F L EGT c e r t i f i c a te , s y n o n y m o u s w i t h e c o fr i e n d ly m a te r i a l , a s i t c o m e s fr o m r e s p o n s i b le d e fo r e s ta t i o n a n d s u s ta i n a b le fo r e s t s .

E xe s , d e s i g n e d b y K r i s Va n P u y v e ld e fo r R o ya l B o ta n i a , i s a n i n d o o r/o u td o o r c h a i r w i t h a s t r o n g g ra p h i c s i g n . T h e X- s h a p e d l i n e o f t h e c a s t a lu m i n i u m fra m e i s i n te rr u p te d o n ly b y t h e ta p e r e d te a k a r m r e s t s . T h e b a c k r e s t , m a d e o f a c u r v e d , s e a m le s s a lu m i n i u m p la te , h a s t w o o p e n i n g s t h a t a llo w t h e c u s h i o n to b e f i xe d to t h e b a c k r e s t b y m e a n s o f k n o b s c o o r d i n a te d w i t h t h e a r m r e s t s .

I n Fy n n , d e s i g n G a m Fra te s i fo r M i n o t t i , S c a n d i n a v i a n va lu e s m e e t I ta l i a n t ra d i t i o n . A c o n te m p o ra r y d e s i g n fo r o u td o o r s p a c e s i n te a k w o o d , c ra f te d w i t h f i n e c a b i n e t- m a k i n g workmanship. With a c o m p le te ly i n n o va t i v e approach, the fine c a b i n e t- m a k i n g p r o c e s s u s e d fo r t h e m a n u fa c t u r i n g o f o u td o o r w o o d e n f u r n i t u r e i s a p p l i e d to a fa m i ly o f o u tdoor furnishing p i e c e s i n s o l i d te a k , c o m b i n i n g s o p h i s t i c a te d workmanship with an u lt ra - c o n te m p o ra r y d e s i g n .

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Ta le n t i r e i n v e n t s o u td o o r w i t h t h e c r u i s e c o lle c t i o n s i g n e d b y Lu d o v i c a a n d R o b e r to Pa lo m b a . Te a k a n d a lu m i n u m s t r u c t u r e , b ra i d e d r o p e s a n d la te s t g e n e ra t i o n c o v e r i n g s , t h e I ta l i a n b ra n d b e t s o n t h e s y n e r g i e s b e t w e e n m a te r i a l s . T h e c o lle c t i o n i n c lu d e s m o d u la r s o fa s , ta b le s , p o u f s , b e n c h , l i v i n g a r m c h a i r a n d d i n i n g c h a i r.

P i e rr e C h a r p i n's P C P o r ta b le La m p i s a r e f i n e d a n d p o r ta b le fr e e s ta n d i n g la m p fo r i n d o o r a n d o u td o o r u s e . C o n s t r u c te d i n r o b u s t p la s t i c a n d fe a t u r i n g a m a t te s c ra tc h - a n d wa te r- r e s i s ta n t f i n i s h , i t s b a t te r y- p o w e r e d d e s i g n g i v e s t h e fr e e d o m a n d f lex i b i l i t y to m o v e i t a n y w h e r e . Produced by Hay on designrepublic.com.

B r o ke n B e n c h : b e n c h fr o m t h e B r o ke n S e r i e s c o lle c t i o n , d e s i g n e d b y S n a r k i te c t u r e fo r G u fra m , i s m a d e e n t i r e ly b y h a n d ; a n i rr e g u la r s h e e t o f p o ly u r e t h a n e i s f i n i s h e d w i t h G u f lc m , a p a te n te d G u fra m p a i n t , t h a t m a i n ta i n s t h e e la s t i c i t y o f t h e p o ly u r e t h a n e . T h e s e a t i s s u i ta b le fo r b o t h d o m e s t i c and public spaces.

H y b r i d i s a m o d u la r s e a t i n g s y s te m d e s i g n e d b y A n to n i o C i t te r i o fo r B & B I ta l i a t h a t c o m b i n e s d e s i g n r i g o u r a n d c o m fo r t t h a n k s to t h e g e n e r o u s p a d d i n g . S u i ta b le fo r b o t h i n d o o r a n d o u td o o r s p a c e s . T h e u p h o l s te r y i s i n wa te r p r o o f fa b r i c .

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T L i n e c o lle c t i o n b y A d a m D . T i h a n y fo r U n o p i u : a c o m p le te l i n e o f o u td o o r f u r n i t u r e fo r r e s i d e n t i a l a n d c o n t ra c t u s e , consisting of two types of chairs, a b a r s to o l , a n a r m c h a i r, t w o ta b le s , a c o t a n d a 2 o r 3 s e a te r s o fa . M a d e o f w h i te a lu m i n i u m o r g ra p h i te , w i t h a p e r fo ra te d p a t te r n : a r e fe r e n c e to t h e e m b r o i d e r y a n d w e a v i n g p a t te r n s i n te r p r e te d b y t h e s t r u c t u r e m a d e o f a lu m i n i u m .

T h e Te rra ta b le b y N o r m a n n C o p e n h a g e n (o n d e s i g n r e p u b l i c . c o m ) i s a va i la b le i n fo u r d i f fe r e n t c o lo r va r i a n t s a n d t w o s i ze s . T h e c o f fe e ta b le c a n b e u s e d b o t h i n t h e o p e n a n d i n t h e i n te r i o r.

Bonbori, designed by J a p a n e s e d e s i g n e r Fu m i e S h i b a ta fo r B r o k i s , i s i n s p i r e d b y t h e t ra d i t i o n a l p a p e r la m p s t h a t l i n k p a t h s to s h r i n e s a n d te m p le s d u r i n g J a p a n's a n n u a l r i c e h a r v e s t fe s t i va l s . M a n u fa c t u r e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h I P4 4 ra t i n g fo r o u td o o r u s e , t h e n e w B o n b o r i la m p h a s a s ta i n le s s s te e l b a s e w i t h a w e a t h e r p r o o f, p o w d e r- c o a te d c o a t i n g a n d i s e n v i r o n m e n ta lly fr i e n d ly. T h e e a s i ly r e m o va b le L E D l i g h t s o u r c e i s a b le to w i t h s ta n d s u b -ze r o te m p e ra t u r e s a n d e m i t s g e n t le l i g h t t h r o u g h a g la s s d i f f u s e r a n d la s e r- c u t s ta i n le s s s te e l h o le s .

C h a i s e lo n g u e C u r l d e s i g n e d b y P i e r o L i s s o n i fo r S a lva to r i . Ta k i n g i n s p i ra t i o n fr o m M i c h e la n g e lo's r e m a r k t h a t h e o n ly "c h i p p e d a wa y a t t h e s to n e t h a t wa s i n exc e s s", t h e c h a i s e lo n g u e h a s b e e n r e v e a le d fr o m b lo c k o f n a t u ra l s to n e u s i n g c u t t i n g e d g e C A D / C A M te c h n o lo g y to p u s h t h e m a te r i a l to i t s l i m i t s .

R e lax b e d , fr o m t h e R a fa e l c o lle c t i o n b y E t h i m o , w i t h h o r i zo n ta l s la t te d b e d a n d h e a d b o a r d w i t h i rr e g u la r h e i g h t , j o i n e d to g e t h e r w i t h b u r n i s h e d m e ta l s ta p le s . I t i s i n s o l i d b r u s h e d o r p i c k le d n a t u ra l te a k w i t h t h e m a t t r e s s c o v e r e d i n R u b e ll i p o ly e s te r fa b r i c .

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ALPINE SUSTAINABILITY IN A 1,800 METERS VILLAGE ON THE SLOPES OF AOSTA VALLEY, AN EXAMPLE OF MADE-IN-ITALY DESIGN FOR ZERO-IMPACT LIVING By Laura Ragazzola Photography Francesco Mattuzzi

S t e fa n o Te s t a a n d Luca Gentilcore, both a r c h i te c t s a n d p a s s i o n e d fo r m o u n ta i n s fo u n d e d t h e c o m p a n y Le a p Fa c to r y i n 2 012 w i t h t h e m i s s i o n to d e v e lo p a n e w p r o c e s s o f h o m e b u i ld i n g t h a t m e e t s n e w m a r ke t d e m a n d fo r e n v i r o n m e n ta l s u s ta i n a b i l i t y, e n e r g y s e l f- s u f f i c i e n c y a n d r e s i d e n t s' w e ll- b e i n g . A m o n g t h e i r p r oj e c t s , t h e G e r va s u t t i h u t u n d e r t h e e a s t fa c e o f t h e G ra n d e s J o ra s s e s w i t h i n t h e M o n t B la n c m a s s i f, a t t h e 9 8 43 f t ( 3 0 0 0 m ) , a n d t h e A r k t i c S ta t i o n , a s c i e n t i f i c b a s e a s s e m b le d i n a fe w d a y s o n t h e r e m o te i s la n d o f D i s ko i n w e s te r n G r e e n la n d .

hamois, the highest mu n icipa l it y i n Aosta valley, Northwest Italy, is well known for the beauty of the ancient settlements and for the total absence of cars: in fact, you can reach it only on foot or by cableway. No surprise that this alpine eco-village has been inspirational for a new contemporary building combining aesthetic and functional values with sustainable construction processes. The house is one of the most recent projects by

Leap Factory, an Italian company founded by two young architects, Luca Gentilcore and Stefano Testa, and focused on designing zero impact houses using customised modular elements. With a pitched roof and large windows on the front overlooking the valley, the new Chamois house fits perfectly with the surrounding alpine landscape. It is built on two levels with room to host a family of four. Inside, spaces are full of light and show a great

attention to details, lines and materials. The layout of the rooms, the furnishings and the technical systems are fully integrated to create a nice and functional setting which meets the needs of the family. “All the components are made in Italy and customized accord i ng to t he requirements of the client”, explains Silvia Gandolfi, architect of Leap Design Team. With first class energy performances (it is classified as a Nearly Zero-Energy Building), the Chamois house was put in place in only few weeks. In fact, according to architect Gandolfi, Leap systems can reduce construction time and the environmental footprint by a factor of ten without sacrificing the final quality of the building. In addition, Leap houses reach high levels of solidity without invasive interventions on the ground. “They are hyper-secure structures”, says Silvia Gandolfi, “and can also be flexibly reconfigured over time, avoiding demolitions and waste”. Owing to its contemporary and yet very alpine design, this new house is becoming an attraction in Chamois. But more important, it is increasingly recognized as an example of a different way of building that can enhance sustainability as well as individual and collective well-being.

SILVESTRI MARMI is based in Carrara (Italy), next to the well-known Marble Quarries of the Apuan Alps. Thanks to the constant commitment of its founder Davide Silvestri and the close cooperation with architects and designers in Italy and abroad, the firm is able to satisfy market requirements, achieving important projects all over the world.

SILVESTRI MARMI is able to guarantee a very high level of quality, as regards the selection of the materials, the logistics service, the rapidity of preparation and dispatch of the goods. SILVESTRI MARMI can carry out any type of project, be it public or private, either using local White Marbles from the Apuan district or using various types of foreign materials from all over the world.

The company deals with the transformation and sales of luxury stones as Marbles, Granites, Travertines and Onyxes, from the sourcing of the material directly in the quarries, following the whole manufacturing process, up to the finished product and installation.

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