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ART FROM ACROSS THE BORDER
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ARTISAN RUGS FOR LIFE
AUGUST 2015,
ITALYS LEADING INTERIORS AND DESIGN MAGAZINE
VOL. 7 ISSUE 08
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PROJECT!
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MAKEOVER
IN ORISSA
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PRACTICAL CHIC IN ITALY
MISTY VIEWS IN CAPE TOWN
SPACE AGE DESIGN
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August 2015
STYLE NOTES
14
PURE MATERIALS
16
DESIGN PRECISION
SHOPPING & NEWS

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OPENINGS, LAUNCHES & MORE
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SHOWCASE: AMAZING CHAIRS
THE HOUSE OF
THE MONTH
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A PLAY OF MONOCHROMES IN ITALY
August 2015
LIVING SPACES
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DESIGNER SPACES: MYSTIC VIEWS IN CAPE TOWN
52
LIFESTYLE: NO WASTED SPACES!
62
SOLUTIONS: CONVERTED CELLARS
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PROJECT: SIMPLY CLASSIC IN ORISSA
ART & DESIGN

78
SPOTLIGHT: INSPIRED BY HISTORY
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PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST: ACROSS THE BORDER
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DESIGN INNOVATION: PATRICK CHIA
DEPARTMENTS
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EXPERT TALK: RUGS FOR LIFE
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SHOPLIST
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AMAZING CHAIRS
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ARTISAN RUGS FOR LIFE
AUGUST 2015,
ITALYS LEADING INTERIORS AND DESIGN MAGAZINE
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PRACTICAL CHIC IN ITALY
MISTY VIEWS IN CAPE TOWN
SPACE AGE DESIGN
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EDITORIAL
Experiment with your spaces!

You dont need to feel hemmed in by cramped areas
in your home. Get help from a stylist or designer and
create more free-flowing spaces by knocking down
a wall, reusing a wasted space. In our refurbishing
projects, we bring a three-room students apartment in
Italy, which was given a makeover by the owner when
she decided to live in it years later as a professional,
changing it around into a spacious and extremely
functional apartment. Meanwhile, an unused cellar
gets a new lease of life as a gym.
We also feature a bungalow in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa,
which uses interesting textures across the walls and
floors, using neutral accents, which are then played
off with bright accessories and artwork. Its a lesson in
how a non-fussy decor can have immense appeal.
We spoke to Pakistani artists Aisha Khalid and Imran Qureshi, a couple whose art seeps into
the modern narrative, absorbing and reflecting events that shook the world, like the terror
attacks in Pakistan. In a touching imagery, Aishas flowers on canvas took on a grey hue after
she heard news of the attack in Peshawar, which claimed the lives of several schoolchildren.
So, be inspired and get creative!
Anuradha Varma
Consulting Editor
STYLE NOTES
Rock crystal, white marble or solid
wood, designers across the globe are
innovating with a variety of materials
to create memorable and iconic pieces.
STYLE NOTES
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IN STEEL
Steel can be interpreted
in many modern ways for
traditional uses, including
planters for the home.
The Acciaio Satinato is a
utilitarian product, which
displays the diverse beauty
of a versatile, durable and
flexible design.
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UST 15
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The perfectly cut, yet roughly

sculpted contemporary silex
Crystal Rock by Arik Levy
interacts between light and
darkness, suspended in air
like a frozen shooting star. Its
as if the world has stood still.
Powerful graphics
The aluminum Trez armchair from Cappellini has

a graphic design inspired by Brazilian culture.
Its a new interpretation of the work of sculptor
Amilcar de Castro, famous for his poetic use
of dry cuts and folded steel and the father of
modern Brazilian design, Joaquim Tenreiro.
Metallic beauty
The LInfini by Nathanal Le Berre

is a single sheet of metal deployed
in three dimensions. It does a
360 degree scan of a C-shaped
profile on an imaginary vertical
axis. Its punctuated by two surface
treatments, black and shiny on the
outside and gold
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A ROCKING
DESIGN
Gioco Swing Horse by Zanini de
Zanine for Alle Design reinterprets the
traditional rocking horse in an acrylic
version, cast in a contemporary shape. He
followed it up with one in steel for Tolix
France called Balance. The product,
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Classic lifestyle, gently interpreted. For people

who are attracted by clean, simple, visually pleasing
designs, GROHE Essence brings aesthetics without
pretension. This range uses balanced, modern
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NEW
STYLE NOTES
Design takes on scientific precision to
result in traditional yet modern pieces.
s.
Arrchetypal shapes
A COLOURFUL
UNIVERSE
The Candy collection

builds on the Campana
Brothers Sushi series, but
explores and expresses it
through glass, a material
that has fascinated them
since childhood. They
found inspiration for this
collection in the colourful
candies sold in popular
markets in Brazil.
Ven
nere Bianca, by Bitossi Ceramiche for
Maatteo Thun Atelier, is a limited edition
colllection of 10 terracotta vases, all
h own by hand and decorated with the
thr
tecchnique of ceramicist master potters
off tthe Tuscan company.
A elegant finish
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distributed by Formitalia Luxury Group,, is intended
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structure with two drawers
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The Zisha Tea Project,

by Neri & Hu, came
out of an exploration
of different materials
for tea vessels. The
significance of the
Zisha cup is the
purity of the material,
preserved through its
subdued form.
ORIENTAL
FINISH
The cake knife with
inlay decoration
on both sides is
fully handmade and
silver-plated with
satinised finishing
and glass plate with
a hand silk-printed
decoration. Designer
Paola Navones
magical collection
has oriental
origins and a rich
heritage. A rich
silvery decoration
surrounds it as if it
was a carpet.
SHOPPING & NEWS

In the mood to splurge? Check out the
seasons new launches in furnishings,
furniture and accessories. We give you a
few great options for chairs as well.
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For
LAMP ALLURE
LA
EARTHY CHIC
Check out lamps in terracotta from
www.indianroots.com, which showcases
works of designers and craftsmen.
ICONIC FORMS
LIVING
HISTORY
This flame mahogany veneered and finely cast brass mounted
cocktail table is part of an aristocratic line of furniture from Althorp:
Living History, available at International Furniture Brands. The furniture
and upholstery pieces draw inspiration from treasures gathered during
the 17th, 18th & 19th centuries by Althorps famous inhabitants.
ACCESSORISE
SILVER FINISH
This sterling silver Flower Butterfly T-light
comes from Nupurh J, located in Defence
Colony. For more, visit www.nupurhj.com.
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multi-functional. For more,
visit www.pavanjangid.com.
GET ORGANISED
MONSOON MAGIC
The Sada Bahar range from Casa Paradox
has organisers, tissue boxes, trays, dustbins in parrot prints and original graphics.
For more, visit www.casaparadox.com.
NEWS
SMART UTILITY
BRIGHT
ACCENTS
The days of scattered
accessories, messy drawers,
stuffed bags and lost ornaments
can be over, courtesy Sakshi
Mongas Pretty Please Me.
Check out the perky range
of Lipstick Organisers, Multipurpose Storage Trunks, Wallmounted Jewellery Stands,
Scarf-Hangers and Bag
Stands. For more, visit www.
prettypleaseme.com.
WEBSITES TO FOLLOW
www.awesum.in Browse designer furniture, home and lifestyle

accessories. www.designemporia.in Explore a range of classic
and contemporary furniture. www.artsome.co A one-stop guide
PERSONAL STYLE
RICH TEXTURES
The collection of bath and home linen from
Trident India is a combination of contemporary
design, innovative constructions and luxurious
fibre. For more, visit www.tridentindia.com.
CELEBRATE!
A FESTIVE
RANGE
to artists and art in the South Asia.
Episode, the house for sterling and plated

silver has come with an exclusive range on
the occasion of Parents Day, Friendship Day,
Rakshabandhan, Janmashtami and Ganesh
Chaturthi. For more, visit www.episodesilver.com.
A CHIC CHOICE
EFFICIENT
COOKING
ART SHOW
THE NATURE OF THINGS

An actress and product designer of AJJIThe Odd Product Company, Lekha
Washington showcased her art collection, The Nature of Things, at the Sakshi
Salon at Gauri Khan Interiors in Khar. She creates post-surrealist work, selftaught as a fiberglass and resin caster as early as when she was 16-years-old.
She works in a variety of media, from helium balloons to film, exploring notions of
being through her conceptual work, influenced by her interest in functional art.
Elevate the style of

your kitchen with the
free-standing
cooking range from
Carysil, in a stainless
steel body, with a gass
operating oven to
bake multiple dishes
and a rotisserie for
barbecue. For
more, visit
www.acrysil.com.
SHOWCASE
Designer chairs
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Looking
to glam up your study or living area?
Take
T
your pick from a lineup of chairs.
Narhwal chair,
Rs. 5,40,807,
Baker, International
Furniture Brands
Kings dining chairs, by

Noelle Kadar, Rs. 45,000,
thehouseofthings.com
Environments chair,
Rs. 55,000, Essentia
Adane chair by Sacha Lakic,

Rs. 2,21,299, Roche Bobois
Contemporary wing
chair, Rs. 38,500,
Beyond Designs
Poetic expression
chair, Rs. 52,000,
Nivasa
Etro chair in purple

Rs. 38,000,
InV Home
Art & Easy chair,

Rs. 2,14,875,
Great Eastern Home
Bovery chair,
Rs. 3,15,575
Vissionaire
For more details, refer to Shoplist
THE HOUSE OF THE MONTH

A young Italian architects home is
transformed from a cramped student
apartment into a spacious and bright habitat,
with separate living and sleeping areas.
before and after

Black and white geometrical patterns
AN OPTICAL PLAY
Converting a three-room student apartment into the haven of a

young architect, Federica has transformed her home, making it
functional and bright, and then customised it with the help of a stylist.
Project by Federica Cattaneo, Styling by Vanessa Pisk, Photos by Giandomenico Frassi, Text by Elena Favetti
A QUESTION OF CURVES
The relaxation area is designed with circular
elements, which gives an effect of the room
being in constant motion. This is in contrast to
the dining area, which on the contrary, is covered
with a mix of black-on-white stripes. Above, can
be seen the Zoe carpet (Paola Lenti), Leaf chair
in steel rod by Arper and ceramic tables, T-Table
by Bosa and double-top Secreto from Col.
PASSIONS IN VIEW
Heres what those who enter
the house see. The first
impact must be striking and
speak of those who live there.
Federica and Vanessa totally
agree on this, which is the
reason why they thought of
hanging on the bottom wall
some paintings made by the
hostess, including a 3D-effect
sculpture, which appear to
be in perfect balance with
the shelves full of books and
small, fun dcor objects.
AUGUST 15 CASAVIVA 25
ederica proposed her own

very special assignment,
which
involved
the
transformation of a three-room
students apartment into a
bright customised apartment,
for herself (yes, because it is
her home)! At the end, the
result was functional, but there
was something missing. So
she called our stylist Vanessa,
who tiptoed gracefully into the
home, redefining it without
any impositions or distortions.
Together, they had great ideas.
Here they are!
EARLIER
FEDERICA CATTANEO, MILAN

www.matcastudio.comcom
A 60sqm, two-room apartment with a
large living room and a kitchen, plus room
and bathroom with laundry area.
NO LONGER A MINI ROOM

The space is now part of a large living
room. Earlier, when you walked into the
home, you could see a corridor leading
to the living room with a kitchenette
and the bedroom. After the demolition
of all the walls, there is now one living
room with the kitchen partially in view.
Everything is more harmonious and the
spaces are exploited to the fullest.
SOLUTIONS BY SURPRISE
On one side of the entry
door is a wall wardrobe with
powder pink doors and, on the
other side, a kitchen partially
hidden by an L-shaped wall.
PLAYING WITH CONTRASTS

In order to give character to
the complete white sofa with
soft shapes, cushions with
geometric designs in white,
black, grey and pink, which
recalls the doors of the small
closet, have been chosen.
The Ektorp sofa from Ikea can
be seen. The pillows, starting
from the left, in fabric designed
by Charles and Ray Eames
from Vitra, in pied de poule
from Poemo Design, optical
from Larsen, white and pale
pink from Ferm Living are also
visible. The Cut chair and Kipu
pouffe from La Palma, Nomad
floor lamp from Rubn and Tiuku
clock from Covo are also seen.
he kitchen, which was earlier a micro cooking area,

offers a relaxed work environment, thanks to Federicas
project. In order to make the most of the space, it has
been organised in two fronts. Along the wall, there are the
refrigerator-oven-pantry columns, and the peninsular area is
the operational area. The total white gives more brightness to
this area without the need for direct lighting.
DESIGN CHOICES FOR THE KITCHEN

Here, Vanessa wanted to divide the operating
area from the rest of the living space with
minimal accessories. On the work table is
a steel pot and Territoire sand pentagonal
tray from Alessi, Sule terracotta pitcher and
Muselet cherry red basket from Incipit. Also
seen are the yellow teapot Bulky from Muuto
and rag from Le Jacquard Franais, besides
the Fortebraccio lamp from Luceplan. On the
ground, is a Honey carpet by Pappelina, Kuf
table from Diamantini & Domeniconi and fruit
bowl from Coincasa.
EARLIER
THE ENTRANCE IS TRANSFORMED

Instead of the unused corridor, there is now a
small but well-organised kitchen, overlooking
the living room. To hide it, an L-wing (120 cm
in height) has been created.
BLACK & WHITE + MINT

On the table, articles of
easy-chic combinations
can be seen. Fruit bowls
and green plates from
Guzzini; dessert plates,
decorated plates, carafe
and porcelain glasses
by Isi Milano; cutlery and
goblets from Bitossi Home
are some of them. The
Lugo tablecloth from
Internoitaliano, napkins
from Zucchi and a tray
from Hay can also be seen.

EARLIER
CARVING OUT SPACE

An unused wall is now at the centre of the
home. Earlier, this wall simply divided the
rooms. Now, it not only performs this function,
but also houses the kitchen and a vintage
bookshelf, between the two doors.
LUNCH WITH FRIENDS

Set up in the main
colours and mood of the
home, the table is always
ready to welcome friends.
At the head, the Czech
chairs with armrests are
from Gebrder Thonet,
the ones in black stained
beech Framework are
from LAbbate; with
plastic body, DAW; and
metal, DKW, from Vitra.
The Parentesi lamp is
from Flos.
DESIGN FOR BREAKFAST

To pamper your palate and for
a pleasant view, are the heartshaped wooden chopping board
from Gift Company, ceramic bowls
from Petite Friture, runner and
towel from Linum, carafe from
Incipit, storage from Vitra and
cutlery from Alessi.
THE IMPORTANCE
OF MEMORIES
On completion of the
work, Federica received
as a gift from her
grandmother her
Fifties bookshelf, one
she was attached to
since she was a child.
She wondered how
to showcase it best.
Along with Vanessa,
she decided to fix it at
the centre of the wall
with two doors, so it
becomes the discreet
star of the living area.
Above, there are vases
and dcor objects from
Bosa, Internoitaliano,
Kose and Incipit. On
the left, is the Ciminiera
F2 floor lamp from
Rotaliana.
NEUTRAL AND HOT SHADES

IN THE BEDROOM
In order to break away from the total
white effect, Vanessa covered the wall
around the bed with Tapez upholstery,
designed by Arne Jacobsen from Boras
Tapeter and the wall around the door
with a very light grey paint (seen above
on the left). Iso A and Iso B tables from
Petite Friture, with radio from Tivoli
Audio and teapot and cup from Ferm
Living. On the bed, can be seen the
linen duvet cover set by Interno 11 from
Coincasa, pillowcases Jean Paul from
Zucchi and plaid + tricot pillow from
Poemo Design. The floor lamp from
Spotti can also be seen.
EARLIER
THE READING
CORNER
There are different
shades of grey,
perfectly blending
with the wooden floor.
The Peg chair,
upholstered with
alcantara, is from
Cappellini, afternoon
black chair Menu is
from J&V Store, the
Town black and white
clock is from Progetti
and Edi Son lamp is
from Davide Groppi.
SOULFUL NOOKS
From a soulless room, its now a tailormade
nest. Earlier, the room was a white cube
with a grey bed and some black decor.
The effect was a bit impersonal, but it was
enough, however, to cover the two walls
with the right wallpaper and a cement grey
paint to give it the necessary personality.
he bedroom was a little anonymous. So, after the

meeting with Vanessa, I looked around on her website
www.vanessapisk.com. I leafed through her home
featued in Casa Facile and fell in love with it. I saved the
photos on my PC in the Suggestions file, especially of the
room, maybe because I could not make sense of mine, says
Federica. So, along with Vanessa, she chose a geometric
tapestry and the solution followed immediately.
NATURAL
TOUCHES
The bathroom was
also completely
white. Vanessa
added some Nordic
themed wooden
accessories.
The stool and
multifunctional
totem with mirror
and beech towel-rail
are from the Rung
by Thermomatt.
Towels are from the
Solotuo line
by Zucchi,
cosmetics from
Aesop and runner
Honey decorated
with hexagons
from Pappelina.

MOODBOARD
Starting from the
existing neutral
colours (white and
black) and the pale
pink of the wall
cabinet, Vanessa and
Federica decided to
give warmth and a
feminine touch to the
home, using a palette
of soft nuances
ranging from pink,
blue, and sage
green in solid colour
or on rigorously
geometric patterns,
in accordance with
the Nordic mood of
the house.

HARMONIOUS
TEAMWORK
Between Federica and
Vanessa, the
connection was instant.
As usual, the stylist
succeeded in giving
shape and colour to
the owners requests.
In this case, Federica
had many, perhaps
even too many, ideas
for renovation and
wanted a help to
identify the right ones,
Vanessa says.
EARLIER
THE WORKS
Room
Living room
Bathroom
Kitchen
Demolitions
Entry
Buildings
THE PLAN
510 cm
Dining area
Room
510 cm
350 cm
460 cm
Living room
Bathroom
Kitchen
Entry
60 M
2
235 cm
140 cm
160 cm
Designed by Michela Savio
2
220 cm
155 cm
THE PROJECT
It was a typical
three-room student
apartment: a common
kitchen-cum-living
room, two bedrooms
and a bathroom. In
addition, was the grand
entrance which was very
badly exploited. When
Federica purchased
it, she transformed
it into a tailored tworoom apartment. She
demolished the walls
between the entrance,
kitchen and bedroom
and made a big living
area with the kitchen in
view. She then moved the
bedroom door so that this
could accommodate a
floor-to-ceiling closet. She
transformed the dressing
room into a laundry.
TICK
TERMS
NO. OF ISSUES
COVER PRICE
YOU PAY
YOU SAVE
FREE GIFTS
1 Year
12
Rs. 1,500
Rs. 1,200
Rs. 300
Bath Line Washroom Accessories worth Rs. 800/-
2 Years
24
Rs. 3,000
Rs. 2,250
Rs. 750
Colorbar Gift Hamper worth Rs. 1,750/-
3 Years
36
Rs. 4,500
Rs. 3,150
Rs. 1,350
Arise Electric Kettel worth Rs. 2,250/-
For bulk/corporate orders, please mail : ashish@emmindia.com
LIVING SPACES
An old, unused cellar gets a makeover into
a functional gym, while a spacious home in
Cape Town makes the most of the ample
greenery and astounding views. A project
in Orissa uses its neutral background to
highlight the interesting bright elements.
DESIGNER SPACES
MYSTIC
VIEWS
Text by Helen Clemson, Produced by Sven Alberding,

Photos by Greg Cox / bureaux.co.za
GUTTER CREDIT
This beach house redefines a traditional

seaside home, creating a contemporary
living space in the Cape Peninsula.
The B&B Italia mustard-yellow sofa

in the downstairs living room is
offset by clean white walls.
The owners wanted the look of

a wooden shack and modern
timber-frame house.
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DESIGNER SPACES
ity living has its benefits, but relocating to an outof-town retreat means a full-time holiday feeling,
even with a demanding business to run. Its a
move that husbands Kobus Loots and Greg Shaw
made over a decade ago, and the lure of urban living hasnt
swayed them since. Film editors with a company based
in Cape Towns CBD and an apartment on the crammed
Atlantic seaboard, the couple started building a weekend
house in Misty Cliffs in 2000. Shortly after, they felt a pull
to move their home from the hum of Cape Town to this
more secluded spot. A 45-minute drive to the city centre,
Misty Cliffs provided a relaxed living environment, but
with a reasonable commute. While the house started off as
a holiday home, Kobus and Greg soon saw the potential to
create their ideal living space and something bigger than
just a little house with a sea view. I saw a picture of an
Australian house clad in wood with a modern architectural
aesthetic, says Kobus, who explains how they wanted the
look of a contemporary timber-frame house.
We wanted a mix of older

elements and something
more modern.
Greg Shaw (back) and Kobus Loots (front) with their

Airedaile terriers and macaw Coco. Meanwhile, the allwhite stairwell that connects the original home with the
newer bunker provides a gallery space for the horse head,
from Weylandts, which rests on an art block.
An unconventional twist
I would describe our space as a wooden shack by the sea, with
a spin on the traditional, says Greg. Our brief to the architect
was a beach home with a difference. But while we may have
wanted it to look extraordinary, it needed to be a real home,
where real people live. The couples log cabin, as Greg
describes it, has become something much roomier than they
first conceptualised. You get so wrapped up in the process that
before you know it, its much larger than you ever imagined,
says Greg. The property, which stands on a 600m2-sized plot,
was extended 10 years later. A glass bird aviary, 20 metres high,
was used as the structure to connect the original home with
the new living area. We didnt want to do more of the same,
says Kobus of the build. We wanted to create a mix of older
elements with something more modern, otherwise things would
be too bland, he explains. Gregs love for birds has injected
a real sense of honouring the natural beauty of the location.
Im crazy about nature, and the aviary was the only way to
make me feel like we lived in the heart of it, he says. I like the
exotic, and what could be more exotic than a pink scarlet ibis
and toco toucans essentially living in your home?
The artwork was bought from a gallery on Cape Towns

Waterfront, only later to discover it was painted by
our neighbour, artist Johan Scott, says Kobus. The
masculine hued eggplant swivel chair is from Weylandts.
The light and airy dining room

has been intensied with
pops of colour.
GUTTER CREDIT
DESIGNER SPACES
DESIGNER SPACES
GUTTER CREDIT
The large table is recycled

French oak from Pierre
Cronje and is lit by
industrial-style hanging
lamps. The lipstick-red Vitra
chairs are from Crema.
DESIGNER SPACES
The nature reserve is the

backdrop of the cooking
and eating area.
Maximizing sea views,

the couple created a
lounge area in their dining
room where Jemma, the
Airedale terrier, likes to sit
on what Kobus and Greg
joke is simply garden
furniture. A Morso
fireplace from Sweden
warms up the space
during the Capes stormy
winter weather. Primary
orange-hued cupboards
and hardworking stainless
steel from Euromobil in
Italy form the kitchens
scaffold. The room, an
open plan space leading
to the dining room, was
positioned in full view of
the sea. Doors opening
straight to the pool mean
the imposing mountain
nature reserve is the
backdrop of the familys
cooking and eating area.
DESIGNER SPACES
The couples love of natural materials and

finishes was considered when combining dcor
elements. The cowhide chair shares space
with the large dining table (made from recycled
French oak) from Pierre Cronje, dosing the room
with warm, earthy tones.
DESIGNER SPACES
We always buy perceived

kitsch on holiday and nd space
for them somewhere.
A constantly evolving
treasured space
An example of his favourite investment
pieces is the South American mint-green
doors in the bunkers living room, a purchase
that Kobus made before the section was even
built. I believe that if you buy things you
like, everything will sit together, he says.
The couples overseas finds, bought while
travelling, have been added to the mix.
We always buy perceived kitsch things on
holiday and find space for them somewhere,
says Greg, pointing to the cheery, brightly
painted artwork of a Zanzibar village. More
muted pieces include a marble chessboard
bought in India (made from the same marble
as the TajMahal) and a modern rectangular
glass lamp found in New York City that
sits on the living rooms low coffee table. Set
against a textured white well, the painting
bought from a street artist in Stone Town,
Zanzibar, breaks up the living rooms clean
inner shell. Treasured pieces do, however,
have a lifespan in the Shaw-Loots house. We
always want to shake things up, says Greg.
Kobus loves the evolution of the space, like
its a big fun game.
A lamp from Casarecio in Johannesburg and chair by midcentury

Swedish designer Hans J Wegener in the downstairs living room
encapsulates the couples love of a modern seaside interior.
DESIGNER SPACES
The main bedrooms low level

bed, made by Deck One,
mimics the earthy-toned
ottoman from Cape Towns
Klooftique, giving the space
a natural-toned aesthetic.
Inspired by the shades of the
Cape Peninsulas surrounding
vegetation, the couple used
Balau wood for their rustic ensuite bathroom. Unexpected
design elements are interesting
and a simple wooden box
turned into a bath transforms
a drearily functional guest
washroom into something
stylish. Balau wood, white
metro tiles, copper pipes and
artwork from Londons V&A
Museum create an unfussy
and functional wet room.
A pragmatic relationship
Kobus remarks, Your home will never be finished because you always
carry on throwing out and adding to it. Take the masculine Eames chair
once the couples pride and joythats slowly been worked out of the space
and now sold. With a tribe of Airedale terriers and a pet macaw parrot,
accepting that the interior fixtures and furniture will become weathered
means a pragmatic detachment from material items. Coco, the parrot,
loved chewing it, muses Greg. The buyer was horrified that we allowed an
original Eames lounge chair and ottoman to be eaten by a parrot.
DESIGNER SPACES
An extension of nature
The landscape of the Cape Peninsula dominates, so
the garden needed to become an extension of the
rugged surrounds and, in essence, art. In our house,
paintings arent necessary because were surrounded
by nature, says Kobus, explaining that when creating
the outdoor living area, the couple simply worked with
what was already there. We used the rocks from the
building site as cladding and as part of the concrete
deck that wraps around the house. For the garden,
the approach was simpletrial and error. In Misty
Cliffs, you plant whatever will grow, like fynbos and
olive trees. We spent a fortune on bulbs but lost them
all overnight to a hungry porcupine. While the garden
design was unintentional, elements like the swimming
pool were more carefully thought through. The dark
colour of the raised pool purposefully blends into the
mountains beyond, says Kobus. The outdoor living and
pool area has been given a leafy canopy of Erythrina
trees, creating shade for a set of table and chairs from
PlaisirdJardin in Constantia, Cape Town.
For the study, with its parquet floors, the couple

chose deep dove grey lounge pieces to pick
up on the cement doorway. The couple has
purposely planted Mediterranean-type plants to
blend with the natural vegetation.
The outdoor living and

pool area are shaded by a
leafy canopy of trees.
DESIGNER SPACES
DESIGNER SPACES
The natural woodiness of one of the homes decks,
made from Balau wood, is broken up with splashes
of vivid orange thanks to chairs from PlaisirdJardin in
Constantia, Cape Town.
An inspired space
Natural-toned garden furniture adds to the
organic colour palette of the Cape sandstone
found on-site. Combining architectural styles
has translated into an intermingled interior.
While the couple has similar tastes that make for
complementary design (Greg loves minimalism
and Kobus is fond of Scandinavian chic), their
love of mixing things up is the antidote to what
could otherwise be an insipid space. While they
arent fond of clutter and ornamentationit
doesnt work because of the wind, says
Kobusthey arent fussy about eclectic dcor
with varied price tags. My philosophy is that
if you invest in three big pieces of value, then
its fine to add in other objects, like basics from
accessible retailers. An emerald green pendant
light by Tom Dixon from Crema greets guests as
they climb the stairs in the entrance hall.
Treasured South American doors are the
backdrop to Gregs desk (by Laurence Friedman
from Truly Fantastic) and a Jasper Morrison
chair for Vitra. The bay window by architect
Vanessa Sass was made with untreated Balau,
unpainted fibre cement boards and aluminum,
as per the aesthetic of modern Australian
architecture, says Kobus.
The couple has purposely planted

Mediterranean-type plants to blend with
the natural vegetation.
A view of the rugged Atlantic

coast can be savoured from all
living areas of the home.
A blend of two styles

Positioned in the very back row of Misty Cliff properties, the nature
reserve leading up to the mountain beyond, is literally part of Kobus and
Gregs backyard. For the new wing, the couple wanted a bunker by the
sea. Their reason was simplesunlight, or rather, too much of it. Living
next to the sea means you cant get away from the sun, so we wanted
a darker area to retreat to, says Kobus. And the final result is a case
of complement rather than clash. The two areas of our house blend,
and its the aviary that marries them; it literally joins the two houses and
styles. The 20-metre high aviary in the centre of the house is home to
Ashley and Trevor, the couples toco toucans.
LIFESTYLE
HOME IDEAS & SOLUTIONS

MADE TO MEASURE
Sartorial
elegance
The apartment is feminine with chic,
but practical ideas and customised
furniture. It packs everything within an
area of 55 square metres, including a
comfortable space for shoes.
Photos by Piermario Ruggeri, Styling by Giovanna Fra,
Text by Lucia Bocchi
LIFESTYLE
PINK FOR RELAXATION
Unusual pink shades have
been used for the Slow
Chair armchair by Vitra and
Grshoppa reading lamp from
Gubi. On the Secreto table by
Col, is a ball from J&V Store,
Japanese teapot and bowl
from Surimono, besides the
Last Stool from Discipline.
LIFESTYLE
The open space features a

contrast between curved lines of
furniture and the elegant sofa.
COPY THE IDEA

You can watch TV from the
couch, sitting at the dining
table or even while cooking!
The TV monitor is mounted
on a large door that spins
180 around a steel tube
supporting the cable, which
acts as a pivot, a project
created by Oggioni.
RAFFAELLA, MILAN
Passion: Ballet and
chic shoes
55 square metre apartment
OPEN SPACE
In the ash wood kitchen
by Falegnameria Oggioni,
the appliances include an
induction casserole by
Franke, Kn Pro coffee-maker
Inissia from Nespresso,
the Royal VKB carafe and
The Copycat Tool plate by
LaRinascente. Also seen are
the table and chairs from
Alivar, porcelain from Kose
and Ichendorf bottle.
MULTI-PURPOSE WALL
At the entrance, is a fullheight piece of furniture,
made to measure, which
partly forms a closet with
a convenient hanger
compartment and continues
as a bookcase. In the
foreground, is the arm of the
mid-1800 boat couch.
The Affi barstool from
Internoitaliano is also seen.
ehind
the
sense
of harmony which
encapsulates
this
open two-room apartment,
Raffaella has chosen to
have some custom-made
furniturewardrobes,
kitchen, bookcaseand to
insert some design pieces. In
order to realise her dream,
she assigned the project to
designer Bruno Cereda, along
with trusted carpentry firm
Brianza. As a result, she got
those space subdivisions and
multiple-use solutions that
make her home comfortable
and seem more spacious. In
order to increase brightness,
the bleached natural ash
wood of structural furniture,
coupled with light oak
parquet, white walls and
windows without tents have
been used. Added to this are
hyper-feminine touches of
pink and red.
LIFESTYLE
THE OBLIQUE AND

INTELLIGENT WING
Slim, it lightly shades the
kitchen, leaving the living
area open. Its technically a
vault, made of 8 cm panelled
wood. Painted like the walls,
its decorated with horizontal
lines. At the base, it holds
two useful containers, as
light as it is, closed by
etched glass doors.
hanks to her precise

demandsshe wanted
linear furniture in light
wood, without handles, and a
big wardrobe Raffaella got the
house she wanted, essential and
in pleasant visual continuity. If
you too decide to customise
furnishings, be clear and
decisive when you explain your
requirements to professionals
and craftsmen. They will give
you ideas and experienced
advice to suit your dreams, to
get the desired result.
DELICATE FORMS
AND TONES
Near Raffaellas little
houses, can be
seen paintings by
LAffiche, bottle by
Kose, hand by Hay
and Oiseau wood
by Vitra.
If you like Raffaellas strict-but-chic

style, you can find several pointers
inspired by this mood.
TO DIVIDE OR NOT?
The scenic wing, which defines the living area
without distinctly separating the relaxation area and
the dining room, is illuminated by the Twiggy lamp
from Foscarini. On the suspended module, can be
seen the Tube pipe, ball and bag by AnnaRita N
from J & V Store. Inside (on the facing page), are
seen glasses by Bormioli Rocco and mug by Iittala.
COPY THE IDEA

Are you crazy about
shoes? With this stylish
method, you can keep
them in order and find
them at a glance. Take
a picture of each
model, and print the
image. Cut out the
image to fit the size of
the box and fix it on
the side which is in
view in the shoe rack.
affaella wanted the

living area to be clearly
separated from the
night one, which is calming,
all-clear and overlooking
the greens. Moreover, she
surrounded the bed with
very few elements, since its
all about getting some rest.
In this part of the house, she
turned a closet into a shoe
rack. Indeed, this shows that
she likes to collect chic shoes
with high heels. When she
goes out sporting these heels,
its often to attend classical
ballet performances, which
have always been her passion!
UTILITY DOORS
The full-height ash wood
wardrobe extends the
length of the corridor. At one
corner, it forms the closet/
shoe rack whose door is
indistinguishable from the
wardrobe, by Alegnameria
Oggioni. The Mini Button
Ceiling lamp by Flos can
also be seen.
LIFESTYLE
The room opens onto a

little terrace. In the city,
this too is luxury.
AMONG THE
GREENS!
The terrace,
overlooking the
condominium garden,
is very nice. It has
a bistro-style table
and folding chairs,
including trendy
details, such as the
vintage style sprinkler
by Moroni Gomma
that projects out from
among the plants,
from Giuseppe Roma.
ROOM WITH A VIEW

The ash wood bed with headboard and bedside
is from Falegnameria Oggioni. Also seen are the
Virginia pillowcases, Clic Clac sheets and linen blend
bedspreads, all by Zucchi, besides jacquard plaid from
Roberta Licini, Kelvin LED and Mini Teca Victorian
lamps from Flos and Night Clock from Vitra.
LIFESTYLE
WELL-EXPLOITED SPACES
The bathroom is designed to look bigger. The piece of
customised furniture varies in depth from 20 cm to 50 cm
(see plan) to make room for fixtures on the wall in front of
the door. The support washbasin Nido by Hatria, Active
vase from Ideal Standard, round mirror and brushes by
Brollo, tray from A.tipico and SoloTuo towels in cotton
from Zucchi and linen by Society can all be seen.
THE LAUNDRY IS IN
THE BALCONY!
The second balcony, which
is long and narrow with an
entry from the living area,
has been used as a laundry.
Its an outdoor room, but
sheltered by a fixed barrier. The
washing machine and dryer
from Electrolux are not only
in a column, but thanks to a
strong customised structure,
they are also 35 cm apart. In
this way, the faucet and switch
are accessible and there is
another support compartment,
in addition to the shelves and
closet in the foreground. To
arrive at the porthole of the
dryer, its convenient to use a
stool, which has been placed
on the side, ready for use.
AFTER
55 M2
310 cm
Kitchen
360 cm
65cm
120 cm
Corridor
Shoe rack
Living room
180 cm
Entrance
300 cm
Bathroom
360 cm
Balcony
Dining room
Bedroom
330 cm
280 cm
250 cm
290 cm
THE PROJECT
The U-shaped threeroom apartment has been
remodelled in the way its
divided. Now, its a tworoom apartment with a
large living/dining/kitchen,
bedroom, corridor, cabin,
bathroom, terrace and
balcony/laundry. The side
of the apartment which
faces the outside has
been left free. The entire
customised storage
furniture (cabinets,
bookcases, kitchen) is
placed inside, and so the
apartment is more airy!
SOLUTIONS
VINCENZO TATTOLO
Architect, 34
Rome, Italy
Two-room apartment
www.fraschettitattolo.it
no more
wasted spaces!
Its only 46 square metres, but seems much more.
This has been done using customised furniture,
colour and styling touches!
Service and styling by Cristina Gigli, Photos by Serena Eller, Text by Lucia Bocchiz
ho does not want to

live in the historic
Trastevere? Vincenzo
Tattolos home opened onto
wasted spaces, with an
entry leading to a hallway, the
bathroom and kitchen. Without
diluting the heritage ethos, the
owner and his partner Martino
Fraschetti
have
created
passages in the thick walls.
Now the house is a single,
uniform space consisting of
a kitchen, living and sleeping
area; a continuity of light and
studied colours. Moreover, the
two are masters in creating
rooms within rooms. Often,
they use light internal windows
or, as seen here in the kitchen,
mirrored doors that close the
wall-units while providing the
effect of breaking through
space. Professional tricks have
a lot of value in small houses
like this.
RTRO DINING
Around the table are seen
cinema chairs Thonet by
Animalier & Oltre and the
lamp Tolomeo Mega.
Ideas & solutions

the mini apartment is a study in precision
WHITE AND WOOD

In the custom-made kitchen in oak parquet dyed
walnut, from Cosmo Parquet, is seen a recovery
table with cast-iron base, cult chandelier Bauhaus
and Pendant lamp from Tecnolumen.
SOLUTIONS
A FREE-FLOWING DESIGN
The Studio Strato displays a
track ladder with containers on
the side and a central niche.
On the right, along the red
wall, can be seen marble-top
shelves and the Tube fan.
he large kitchen, at
the centre of the living
room, emphasises the
modernity of the project.
Francesco explains, We are
in a historic district, where
time has left an indelible mark
on the buildings; to retain
that connection, we kept a
balance between past and
contemporary
conventions.
So, near their structural
furnishings, such as the
kitchen and bookshelf, are seen
the wardrobe from 1800, the
Thirties style tubular radiators
and pieces of vintage design.
SOLUTIONS
SMALL DETAILS
The Charleston radiator
Technoline with raw finish
from Zehnder, Tin cookware,
pot-holders and rag by
Mia, cans by c.u.c.i.n.a and
small wall lamp EL 96 by
Tecnolumen can be seen.
SOLUTIONS
WE LIKE THE FLOORTO-CEILING BOOKSELF

Made to measure, it also
takes advantage of the
area above the entry door.
SMALL DETAILS
The tables are red
and in metal, by Mia;
and black, in wood,
by Spider from
Arflex. The Extension
Chair Moooi is by
Mia. The wall lamp,
Fato, designed by
Gio Ponti in 1969 is
from Artemide; the
ceiling lamp with a
canvas lampshade is
from Flamant.
t Studio Strato, they

name the houses
with the name of the
colour/metal, chosen from
the guide on Paint Library
(www.paintlibrary.co.uk),
trend-setters in terms of
colours. Here we are in the
Lead House (lead, for the grey
leitmotif, from the lightest
to darkest). Nothing leaden
here, but the neutral tones
emphasise the red and blue
walls. And the living room
has different shades of grey.
Another refinement is visible
in the narrow wedge passages
created in the two partition
walls at the lower right. So we
can see the kitchen through
the living area and, from the
kitchen, we can see the blue
colour of the living room!
LINKS WITH THE PAST

Seen here are the
Chesterfield sofa, a
revisited classic from De
Padova, pillows from
Zara Home, antique
mirror with golden frame
by Animalier & Oltre and
Thirties radio Bar in
briar-root.
SPACE-SAVING WALLS
The large bookshelf,
designed by the two
architects, surrounds the
entrance. It also acts as the
pantry wall of the kitchen,
which is partially visible.
SOLUTIONS
A PASSING CLOSET
The closet, with wallpaper from
Osborne & Little, receives light
from the room through the
glass at the top.
n the sleeping area, there is

a clever play of interlocking
volumes. The room has been
resized to derive the walk-incloset and the bathroom, which
is accessible without invading
the bedroom. The game of wings
and suspensions, involving the
glass ceiling, makes everything
functional and gives natural light
to the two new blind spaces.
The focus is just the cabin that
serves as the headboard. In this
room, with neutral tones, the
navy striped upholstery is a sharp
demarcation mitigated by the side
wall, in a darker solid colour.
STRONG LINES
On the glass table, can
be seen the Miss K lamp,
designed by Philippe Starck,
with a transparent base and
textile lampshade from Flos.
The wallpaper from Farrow &
Ball, out of production now, is
replaceable with Block Print
Stripe or Closet Stripe, with
narrower stripes.
A LOT OF
INSPIRATION
Discover the
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can copy, starting
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COPY THE IDEA

The glass passepartout
emphasises the prints,
complementing the wall.
A COBALT BACKGROUND
The light tones of the duvet cover,
bedspread and tricot plaid from Zara
Home and a Fifties applique from
Lumires are seen here.
SOLUTIONS
SIMPLE, CLASSIC ELEMENTS

Diamond tiles (cm 15x7,5h);
chrome showerhead; towelwarmer; taps and accessories
are all by Devon & Devon.
he bathroom has a retro

style, except for the
shower. However, the
shower-head, the towel-warmer
and the white bevelled tiles are
elegant. In the cabin-bathroom
hallway area, the floor has been
raised to let pipes and drains
pass. Grit, by Cancian Pavimenti,
has been cast in order to blend
with the period of the apartment.
THE LIVING ROOM IS IN FOCUS

In the absence of doors, you can now enter the living area directly through the
passages. You then turn left to enter the kitchen-dining. To the right is the mini
hallway leading to the bedroom, through a walk-in closet and bathroom.
240 cm
AFTER
Room
Living room
Room
Kitchen
Dining
room
Living room
Bathroom
135 cm
Bathroom
530 cm
Kitchen
135 cm
BEFORE
Entrance
46 M2
Entrance
280 cm
315 cm
315 cm
PROJECT
SIMPLY CLASSIC
This 6,000 sq ft bungalow in Bhubaneshwar, designed by

Manmeet Arora, Studio Drift, breathes sheer comfort.
Text by Shilpi Madan
he three-storeyed, spiffy bungalow

unfurls in a flowing yet cohesive
rendition of urban comfort, with clever
design and adroitly arranged spatial spaces
across all levels. Manmeet Arora took on
the interior decor project in her hometown,
Bhubaneshwar, taking care to mirror the
personalities of each of the five members of
the Batra family in different nooks and spaces.
White dominates the neutral colour palette
of the entire house, with flecks of teak and
walnut, and large rugs in shades of sand and
mocha bringing in the element of warmth.
Accents in textured jute wallpaper, marquetry
work, diffused lighting, onyx framework on
the walls and a splash of local Odishi artworks
in vivid colours add an extra visual dimension
as the spaces unravel in a single unifying
complexion. The ground floor accommodates
the parking section, gymnasium and the office
space. Moving up, the dining and living areas
stand arranged skilfully on the first floor, linked
through a staircase to the bedrooms above.
The living area brings in a visually expansive play of white Belgian marble
flooring, a lightly grooved wall behind the sofas, full length windows and
mirror-top table. Temple art sourced from local artists livens up this space.
Metallic grey tiles, with an aluminium kadhai serving as a

washbasin, are lined with three inverted aluminium holding bulbs,
which function as the light source. The small breakfast counter in
the kitchen lends a sense of cosiness and informality.
Subtle style
Skillful inclusion of woody accents

and cohesive accessories bring a sense
of warmth into the decor.
The colour palette deepens as the living

area melts into the dining section. The
tufted rug with myriad, soft balls, black
chairs in the furniture and ringed bark
accessories are from an African store in
China. The cork sheathed wall at the back
marks a transition from the raw silk curtains
of the living area to the raven decor accents
in the dining space In the dining area, the
concept of double height is created visually
by bringing in wooden slats lining the
bedroom, a level above. The teak table and
wall, wishbone shaped chairs at the dining
table and white Belgian marble flooring
bring in a touch of classic chic. The sturdy
raven legs of the clean cut dining table
and the gigantic jet black spider shaped
chandelier with bare bulbs protruding bring
in robust strength in this area. The unusual
orange-stoned Jaisalmer bench forms a
clever visual separator between the living
and dining sections. Functional granite
worktop counters, ample storage in the
cabinets and interesting, tiny Spanish tiles
on the walls wrap up the practical decor.
The black Tom Dixon pendant lights add a
touch of contemporary style.
Into the den

The small den brings in
a cosy space to relax in.
The fixture, to the right,
suspended from the
ceiling carries a medley
of lightweight, colorful
photoframes for the
family members to fit their
photographs in. Local
Odishi art stands mounted
on the wall. The Floor Art
rug brings in slaty flush,
together with the snug
couch: a muted contrast
to the chartreuse cushion
covers. (Right)The unusual
trellis separator at the far
end of this section is an
unusual pick from Shanghai.
Crafted from the fibre of
a local Chinese plant, the
natural forest green trellis
stands spruced with a lick of
polish, lending a suave twist
to the decor. The separator
conceals the den from the
staircase landing area.
The informal lounge overlooking the dining area breathes in a rush of greys,
speckled with colours in artworks and a colourful overhanging installation.
The decor code sets the tone for urban

aesthetics conceived in a modern, yet
low-maintenance format.
PROJECT
The most vibrant of the three

bedrooms for the three children,
this area comes alive through
a riot of hues in the abstract
paintings above the headboard
of the bed. Quiet white wallpaper
provides a perfect canvas to
the geometric play of light and
shadows through the light
fixtures, and the frittering coral
butterflies on the wall.
Classic contours
The other end of the bedroom brings in a simple, functional study area. The
standing lamp to the left glamorises the space through a vivacious amount of
bling, with only tomes and the television bringing in colour in this section of the
space. The windows stand concealed behind raw silk curtains. A view of the
wall in the tiny powder room on the first floor is seen. Intriguing wooden lines
frame textures in onynx and white Belgian marble in an astute arrangement, a
best of waste, crafted using leftover pieces. The rivetting effect is duplicated
through the presence of a mirror on the opposite wall, and ends up amplifying
the space visually. The backlit pristine jaali to the right lends a moorish touch.
PROJECT
Accesorise right
Manmeet Arora shares tips on how
to rev up a neutral palette.
Defining tones: Pick a defining
color element of the furniture,
using that to determine shades
in art work and accessories. For
instance, the Jaisalmer stone
bench inspired the orange and
mustard artwork used in the space.
Bright highlights: Liven up
the palette with a coloured rug.
Remember to use a colour you
love, and not one that is trending.
Colour play: Choose 2-3 colors,
depending on the size of the space
and stick to these shades whilst
choosing the art, accessories,
cushions and soft furnishings
Accessorise: Books make for
the best accessories, and add
immense character and color to an
otherwise muted palette.
The mini, concealed, onyx bar on the terrace is linked
to the master bedroom. The stylish treasure trove
stands complemented by a high chair duo.
Earthy palette
Marked visually by a leather clad partial separating wall, The
extension of the master bedroom stands dominated by a
black and white chequered rug, and deep green blinds, with
complementary strokes in the Odishi artwork on the wall. A
calm, open, restful space, perfect for sitting and reading a book
Masculine tones rule the sons bedroom, with minimal
spotlights and a zero fuss brick wall in the study area. On the
wall behind is a clever rendition of best of waste, with all the
leftover grooved white marble pieces and onyx bits arranged in
a bewitching arrangement. The globular lights are a whimsical
pick from a shop in China. The diagonal lines on the wooden
flooring are a deliberate, pleasing mismatch with the wooden
texture above, both in colour and linear configuration.
ART & DESIGN

We get acquainted with Pakistani
artists and couple Aisha Khalid
and Imran Qureshis works,
inspired by the terror attacks in
their country. Take a tour of a
boutique hotel in Switzerland by
designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard.
SPOTLIGHT
Inspired by
history
The landmark Chateau Gutsch in

Switzerland has been converted
into a boutique hotel by designer
Martyn Lawrence Bullard.
The wall coverings are the Darya Ikat Sidewall,

created by Martyn Lawrence Bullard; the ceiling detail
is in gold leaf; the chest is a 19th century French
Boule cabinet, while the paintings are part of the
castles original collection of 17th-19th century oils.
pread across 50,000 sq ft, Chateau Gutsch, a famous

landmark in Switzerland, was built on the site of
an 18th century manor house and hunting lodge
in 1884. Converted into a world-class boutique hotel by
interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard for billionaire
business and media moguls Alexander Lebedev and
his son Evgeny Lebedev, it boasts panoramic views of
the city, the lake Lucerne and the famous mountains
that surround it. Bullard designed the castle with a
Gustavian-style palette that was popular in Switzerland
in the late 19th century. The style was inspired by the
mad king Ludwig IIs Bavarian fantasy castles and due
to its imposing scale, can be seen from every angle
from the beautiful city of Lucerne. Originally a vacation
destination for Queen Victoria, Lucerne is steeped in
history, which has also inspired the dcor.
In places, the 19th century panelling was stripped of
years of paint and given a distressed, waxed and painted
finish that looks original. Bullard added a Swiss-style
fireplace as the original had been replaced with a radiator
and embraced original Swiss art depicting bucolic scenes
to retain the innate historic values of this room.
An imposing
design ethos
THE STYLE IS INSPIRED

BY KING LUDWIG IIS BAVARIAN
FANTASY CASTLES.
The grand entrance is covered in

paper-backed fabrics added to
the original panelling in an 18th
century Swiss document fabric
that Schumacher reproduced
for Bullard in a local 100-yearold Swiss fabric mill. For the
ancestor bar, named by him due
to grouping of all the historic oil
paintings of Swiss nobles from
the castles original collection
together in this space, has
breathtaking panoramic views
over the city and lake.
Meanwhile, the curtains are in
Sinhala Linen Print fabric by
Martyn Lawrence Bullard for
Schumacher; the Sky roundtables are custom-made; the
square-backed chairs Voila and
oval-backed Louis XVI Bergeres
have been custom-designed,
along with the round sofa.
The chandelier is by Dennis &
Leen, mirrors in antiqued glass
framed in original panels, while
the parquet flooring is from the
Bullard Collection.
SPOTLIGHT
For the Queen Victorial suite (left and above), the wooden
flooring is in walnut; the bedside table is vintage French, sourced
from the Paris flea market; the Josephine Bed is by Bullard and
the cushions covered in Adras Ikat, designed by him.
A glam, antique look

Bullard gold-leafed the ceiling to create a glamorous vibe
at night and a beautiful reflection during the day and also
repositioned the bar to the back of the room, adding mirrors
to reflect the views. The Adras Ikat wallpaper, which is
custom-designed by Bullard, adds an exotic flavour, while
still in traditional colours with a strong pattern, giving an
unexpected accent to the room. The 27 guest rooms and
suites have been decorated in fresh blues, duck egg greens,
soft lilacs and sunshine yellows to keep the palette fresh
and timeless. Many fabrics and wall coverings come from
his own collections and were customised for the spaces.
French painted Louis IV furniture mixed with Gustavian and
Swiss antiques and the wall art depicts historic views and
scenes from the Gutschs archives. In the second bedroom
(left), the lamps are by Visual Comfort; Etagere bedside tables
designed by Bullard; the bed custom-made and upholstered
in Sultan Suzanni Saffron and cushions covered in the Gulet
Stripe Saffron and Sultans Garden Indigo/Saffron, all by
Bullard; curtains in the designers Patka Paisley; armchair
upholstered in the Gulet Stripe fabric. The bath-tub (above) is
by Kallista, while the mirror is 19th century French antique; the
tripod table is in sable, while the canopy uses Paradeiza from
Lisa Fine Fabric. The wallpaper is Schumacher Fox Hollow.
The bed for the third bedroom is custommade by Bullard in his Sultans Garden fabric;
the linen is from the Frette Hotel Collection,
while bedside Antoinette tables are specially
designed and the 19th Century mirror is from
the Chateau Gutsch Collection.
A MOROCCAN FANTASY
PREVAILS WITH A TENTED CEILING
FOR THE BEDROOM.
A grand design
Specialty suites like the Queen Victoria have
been decorated in a grand, yet inviting style,
with many unexpected twists such as a romantic
claw-footed bath tub floating in the centre of the
room, surrounded by metres of fabrics. Antique
oil paintings, a gilded four-poster bed and soft
upholstery complete the look.
In the Majorelle suite, a Moroccan fantasy prevails
complete with a tented ceiling for the bedroom
and ottoman-style banquette seating in the sitting
room. All rooms have been equipped with top-ofthe-line mattresses and fine, high thread count
sheeting. The clients billionaire business and
media moguls Alexander Lebedev and his son
Evgeny Lebedev wanted to restore the chateau
to its former glory, while being respectful to the
Swiss history and imposing architecture.
The design brief was to create a world class
boutique hotel environment with modern day
luxury and old world charm. The public spaces
are to be enjoyed by the locals, the Swiss visitors
and tourists alike, while honouring the past and
the important role the Gutsch has played in
Lucernes history.
SPOTLIGHT
The grand
entrance is
covered in paperbacked fabrics
added to the
original panelling
in an 18th
century Swiss
document fabric
that Schumacher
reproduced for
Bullard in a local
100-year-old
Swiss fabric mill.
THE DESIGN COMBINES

MODERN LUXURY WITH OLD
WORLD CHARM.
Original classics
The grand entrance (above) has a marble pillar, surrounded by
wallpaper from Bullards Sinhala range for Schumacher, the 19th
century sofa is covered in Manuel Canovas mohair, while the console
is an original antique from the Chateau Gutsch Collection. The vases
in Swiss porcelain are from Lucerne and the flooring is in Massangis
Limestone and Absolute Black Marble. The balcony railings, chairs
and round tables are in original 19th century iron work custom-made
by Bullard. The flooring is in French limestone, while the chairs are
from Dedon and stone sculptures from Chateau.
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PORTTRAIT OF AN ART
PORTRAIT
ARTIST
R ISTT
Terror
at play
Trained in traditional
miniatures, artists Aisha
Khalid and Imran Qureshis
art has a modern relevance.
(From top) Aisha Khalids In Two

Forms (diptych in fabric, steel
and gold plated pins); Imran
Qureshis Midnight Garden (part
of a triptych); Aishas All is Grey
and Imrans Going Deep (acrylic
paint and gold leaf on canvas).
ahore-based artists and couple

Aisha Khalid and Imran Qureshi
studied miniature painting at
the National College of Art in Lahore,
Pakistan, where they continue to
live along with their two sons. Their
traditional training is visible in their
work, which takes on expanded forms,
sometimes as major installations.
Both have expanded upon the
vocabulary of traditional miniature
painting from the Indian subcontinent
and Mughal imagery, investing it with a
relevance both personal and political.
As in their recent show in New Delhi,
they often exhibit together, their works
diverging from each other, resulting in
differences of scale, materials, imagery
and approach. Aisha Khalid started
working on the paintings in the current
series in November of 2014. A few
weeks later, a horrific terrorist attack
took place at the Army Public School in
Peshawar, killing 150 children. Her grief
seeped into the work, with the colour
grey appearing while the recurring
image of the flower was transformed by
getting truncated, interrupted, cut up
and no tulip is shown whole. All of her
works depict a tension between beauty
and order on one side and grief and
despondency on the other.
Meanwhile, the paintings and
installations of Imran Qureshi have a
very strong link to current events, often
reflecting on the troubled state of his
native land. The works in the current
series were initiated in 2010, after having
witnessed the aftermath of a terrorist
attack in a busy marketplace in Lahore.
The red paint simulates blood, while the
finely painted petals, the gold grounds,
and the feeling of a garden at night are
germs of hope as he calls them.
The fine petals and gold

stand for germs of hope and
persistency of the life force.
For more, visit www.naturemorte.com.
DESIGN INNOVATION
A subtle play
Patrick Chias
Chia s produ
products encourage a fine
play of imagination a
and communication
between objects an
and people.
B
Patrick Chias (right) designs arouse
imagination and communication in any space.
Seen here (from top) are the Bitt Bot, Layered
Plates, Explorers and Lamp Blocks.
orn in Singapore
and having studied
Industrial Design in
Australia, Patrick Chias designs
have been exhibited and
represented by galleries in Paris,
New York, Los Angeles, London
and Tokyo. His memorable
designs include the 4th Autumn
Armchair, Object that Does
Nothing designed to arouse
imagination and communication in
any space, like organic creatures
coming out of soil in nature. Their
existence has some impact on
the people around them; that is,
existence is the function they
have. Meanwhile, Roly Poly is
designed to enable two individuals
to sense the presence of each
other even though they may be
physically apart, with mirrored
movements where a soft tap to
rock one will simultaneously rock
its partner to the same degree.
While the Internet provides a
vast array of text messaging
and video calling interaction
options, Roly Poly offers a unique,
optio
spontaneous
spont
taneous and subtle mode of
instant
instan
nt communication, exclusive
between
betw
ween two individuals.
This distinctive application of

technology for Roly Poly is a
starting point for new possibilities
in communication as well as
to open new markets and
research opportunities in human
interaction and response. Chia,
Founder and Director, Squeeze
Design and the chief juror of
Singapores Furniture Design
Award 2016 has served on the
jury for various competitions
and awards such as the Red Dot
Design Awards, James Dyson
Award, Singapore Presidents
Design Award and the Singapore
Furniture Award. Chia has also
been the founding director of
the Design Incubation Centre,
National University of Singapore,
since its inception in 2006. Under
his direction, the Centre has
conducted design research and
investigations into new tools
and processes.
EXPERT TALK
SHOPLIST
A group of
designers
in India and
New York are
responsible for
the collections,
attending every
major textile
trade-show and
design event
around the
world to keep
a finger on
the pulse of
new trends
and colours.
RUGS
Q
FOR LIFE
Carpet brand Obeetee
believes in making unique
handmade rugs. Angelique
OBrien, President Marketing,
talks about the process.
What do Obeetee rugs stand

for in terms of the vision?
A. Obeetee produces and globally
distributes premier handwoven carpets
providing enjoyment for generations
to come. Rugs can take months, and
sometimes years, to complete, with a
weaver knotting 9,000 knots in a day.
Each handmade rug is unique.
What is significant about the

handmade process?
A. Most weavers who make
rugs for Obeetee have weaving in
their heritage; some are fifth and sixth
generation weavers. We employ their
traditional skills to produce exquisite
rugs in tune with contemporary trends.
When our designers create a design,
trained artists create a colour-plate
which is an intricate and detailed
representation of the pattern. The handspun and dyed yarn is provided to a
weaver, with the hand-made design, to
begin the creation of a beautiful rug.
Are these heirloom pieces?

A. Depending on the density of
knots and size of the final piece,
it can take five months to over a year to
create a rug. We call them Carpets for
Life. Our handknotted rugs last a lifetime
and more, if cared for properly. These
heirloom rugs can be passed on to the
next generation.
Tell us about some memorable

rugs you have created, such as
the one at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
A. The Rashtrapati Bhawan is home
to two of the largest handknotted rugs
made in India. These were also made
in record time, considering the sizes
and weave of the rugs. Wooden trunks
ideally suited to form the main structure
of the looms had to be imported. A
special building to house the looms and
washing platforms was constructed just
to make these huge rugs, the largest
measuring 452 square metres and
containing billions of intricate knots.
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