”In nature, as well as in art, I am fascinated by naturally occurring and harmonious colour combinations, but also by those colour combinations created by artists, hence humans,” says Peter Buchberger. Whoever talks about colour also has to consider light, explains Peter Buchberger, because “only light turns physical pigments into actual colours”. Buchberger compares it with a “beautiful October day”, the warm colour palette that fully unfolds in the soft light. “The same happens in interior design: only the right, if not to say the perfect light, lets the interior of our living spaces and therefore our wellbeing fully unfold.” The interior designer has also dedicated his first book, Wohndesign – Peter 10
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May 2022
Buchberger, in 2019 to the topics of colour, light and texture. Buchberger’s company RKPB has established itself as a Europe-wide operating expert team for private villas, hotels and restaurants. His close connection to art, for example, shows itself in his partnership with curator and art consultant Mon Muellerschoen, who consults renowned companies like Hubert Burda Media in matters of art and who also develops individual art concepts for Peter Buchberger. Two milestones illustrate Peter Buchberger’s career. In Munich he worked for friends, a couple, both renowned art collectors. It was
a special challenge to combine the classic elements of the antiquities and the art from the 19th and 20th century with a contemporary design “of my own creation with an – in parts – very classic building stock”, says Buchberger. “Here, I was also allowed to integrate unique pieces from my small and limited furniture collection.” Buchberger says about his furniture design: “I am often inspired by great architects from both past and present.” Another milestone lies eight years in the past: “A very modern and masculine villa from the 1980s, which needed a facelift. One can react to purist architecture with humble restraint. Or one can counter glass walls and concrete with subdued sensibility.” Like in every other good relationship this will create an open dialogue. www.rkpb.de
TEXT: JESSICA HOLZHAUSEN |
When working with interior designer Peter Buchberger, every step, from planning to interior design and interior decoration, comes out of one hand. Since 1998, his eclectic style has been shaped by his love for detail. The successful decorator and designer has three main sources of inspiration: nature, art and architecture.
PHOTOS: PETER BUCHBERGER
INDIVIDUALISM PROVIDES THE KEY TO HAPPINESS – ESPECIALLY IN INTERIOR DESIGN
