11
Jan

Bohemian Apartment in Paris

House Tour, Living room

Ein Blick nach Paris in die Wohnung der Modedesignerin Vanessa Bruno.

A look inside the Paris apartment of fashion designer Vanessa Bruno.

photos: Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer/Sisters Agency for Interiormagasinet Norway via design attractor

10
Jan

Langkawi Sky Bridge

Architecture, Travels

Langkawi Sky Bridge in Malaysia, located 700 m (2,300 ft) above sea level via knstrct

5
Jan

Interview with Joseph Dirand

Designer, Interviews

“What really matters to me, a lot more than the interior, is light. Light is what makes architecture alive. Whereever I go, especially my studio, my apartment, the places I used to live, I have to see the sky!”

Joseph Dirand

I can barely contain my enthusiasm for the work of the Parisian architect and designer Joseph Dirand. Stunning, simple, beautiful… Recently I had the great pleasure of talking with Joseph Dirand. Enjoy the interview. I sure did!

Quai Anatole, Paris

How would you describe your own style?

I keep trying to find my style but it’s very difficult. I hope I will never find it.

When did you first realize that you wanted to be an architect / designer?

For the birthday of my five years, when I got my first Playmobil castle.

Looking back at your first project what knowledge do you wish you had back then designing the interiors?

I don’t have any regret because all my mistakes teach me how to make progress.

Outdoor area of Habita Monterrey – Design Awards 2010, Best New Hotel, Wallpaper

Your monochromatic palette of black and white is amazing. How do you do all this?

Just by using the black and white, but I don’t invent anything.

You said: “Lighting has more importance than the interior itself”. What’s your one best piece of advice on lighting?

Don’t buy a place with a boring natural light.

How do you achieve a good scale? Scale is a really interesting and difficult topic.

I think all my work is on the contrast and the contrast in the scale is essential. I like to play with the perception of scale, using réflexion, shadow and light.