Why did you choose Pablo Picasso’s famous quote? Picasso is my most favorite modern artist because his abstract visions only evolved from mastering the technical basics of the finest artists - he was a pro. As a kid, I wanted to be an artist, but my parents insisted I choose a more practical career path. Architecture chose me when I was offered a full scholarship to study at The Cooper Union in New York City, a school known for being more artistic and scientific in its education of an architect. Both interior design and architecture require breaking away from convention to discover new languages in design aesthetics; our visions become a reality because they are an abstraction of a fundamental knowledge. Every day I strive to be an artist. Please describe your design style My design style develops from listening to the visual imagery my clients describe. It becomes a collaborative effort to create “haute couture” places that reflects their personal style and, of course, complements the architectural backgrounds. How long have you been in interior design? Was this your first career choice or did you come from a different background? I am first and foremost an architect who defaulted into interior design by clients who needed help to coordinate soft goods and objects of art for their projects. As an architectural intern, I knew an understanding of the exterior finishes was equally important to the interior finishes in order to create a cohesive and seamless design. It has always been intuitive for me to think projects through in three dimensions; for instance, the exterior composition of window placement must relate to the interior. East Coast Home + Design is celebrating 10 years of design, how have you seen design change over the past 10 years? Within the past ten years I find it very entertaining that reality home shows have made the viewers’ believe they can create total renovations overnight. If there is one solid statement you can make that would help clients understand the design process what would that be? Confident courageousness is key to creating great spaces; we must be fearless in trusting each other’s instincts.
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ANTHONY MINNICHETTI Anthony Minnichetti Architect amarchitectllc.com
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