At the request of INTERIOR + DESIGN five famous designers and architects reflect on modern luxury. Those who can design and object, and the interior, and even find the correct address.

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1. Francis Sultana: "luxury is intelligence and individuality."

Гостиная в Белгравии: диван и банкетка, диз. Ф. Султана. Винтажное кресло Дж. Понти. Справа на переднем плане шкаф Flowers in the Air, Garouste & Bonetti, 1994, David Gill Editions. Рядом скульптура Kate, М. Куинн. Черно-белая работа: К. Вул.

“Luxury today is the highest quality combined with intelligence and a manifestation of individuality. Therefore, the role of art and gallery design is so great in the interior. Their purpose is to encourage you to express yourself, to show your taste and movement of thought. I often play the role of a mentor: for example, I convince my clients of the delights of neo-baroque and tend to buy a chair from Mattia Bonetti. And in another project, I recommend Zahi Hadid’s deconstruction cabinet. ”

Designer and decorator Francis Sultana. Coffee table Anthony, diz. F. Sultana. Table lamps Fifi, diz. F. Sultana. Banket Anita, Diz. F. Sultan. Geridony Stunning, Diz. F. Sultan.

The decorator of millionaires (the price of his projects starts from £ 500,000.) Francis Sultana is also famous as a subject designer. He designs furniture, even with a quick glance at which it becomes obvious: these things are expensive. Sultana is the Commercial Director of David Gil Gallery (David Gill - his business and life partner), lives in London.

2. Vincent van Deisen: "Wealth certainly adds refined details."

Despite laconicism, the interiors of the BS residence in the Belgian Zwevegegem radiate heat: it is created by natural textures and shades of wood, leather, sisal.

“Genuine luxury and comfort carry timeless spaces. Such, where everything is reduced to the point where only forms, materials, and light are left in the game. The riches undoubtedly add exquisite details: velvety stucco, tactile wooden textures, complex blurry tones. ”

Bинсент ван Дейзен, арт-директор Molteni&C/Dada. Автор VVD kitchen.

Арт-директор итальянской компании Molteni&C/Dada бельгийский архитектор-минималист Bинсент ван Дейзен — автор не только частных интерьеров, но и модных мест. Работал в Милане под началом Этторе Соттсасса. Получив хорошую инъекцию ярких красок и форм, вернулся к истокам. Всегда придерживается подхода: архитектура первична.

3. Daniel Bismut: “luxury has ceased to mean exclusivity.”

Collector's room. Exhibition in the Mint. Paris. 2016. © Claire Israël

“The obligatory property of a luxurious interior is beautiful aging. Luxury - in the details of architecture, in proportions, a combination of textures and quality of lighting. Today, our industry is undergoing a lot of changes and the word “luxury” has ceased to mean exclusiveness. The concept of "luxury" is becoming more versatile. In furniture design, our idols are Mark Newson, Paul Dupre-Lafon, Jean-Michel Franck, Pierre Chareau, Ron Arad. In the lamps - Gino Sarfatti and Olafur Eliasson. We have no preferences either in style or in time, we value above all the quality of the design. ”

Даниэль Бисмут, архитектор, глава Bismut&Bismut Architectes. Проект Bismut & Bismut Architectes на выставке Holiday House London. An Inner Jorney: интимный, роскошный, но современный будуар. Пять объектов art & design — шезлонг, кофейный столик, консоль, ковер, а также покрытие для стен Bismut & Bismut Editions. Cкамейка Bismut & Bismut Editions. Ковер Bismut & Bismut Editions.

Bismut & Bismut Architectes — дело Даниэля и Мишеля Бисмут. В 2017 году компании исполнилось 30 лет. Бесценный навык: умение сочетать архитектуру, дизайн и декор. Хотя братья считают себя в первую очередь архитекторами, они выпускают линейку мебели B&B la Collection, а также лимитированные серии под брендом Bismut & Bismut Editions.

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4. Francois Champors: “The modern suite implies a close relationship between man and nature.”

The rooms form an enfilade: the bedroom is visible in the depths. Left armchair Tre Pezzi, diz. F. Albini, Cassina (limited edition upholstered in Mongolian goat). Rack, diz. F. Champors for Pouenat. Bronze bench, diz. E. Schmitt, on it a sculpture of A. Busbus (Agial Art Gallery, Beirut). White sofa, diz. K. Liegr. chairs, diz. F. Albini, Cassina. The partition of a complex organic form is trimmed with tinted oak, on the floor is a board of bleached solid pine. The kitchen, which has become part of the open space, is decorated with Carrara marble. Sliding wardrobe doors are made of glass and painted by Reeze Studio artists: blue abstraction looks like a seascape. Ravel linen bedspread. On the floor, as in the whole house, is a whiteboard from an array of pine with an underlined texture. In the bathroom, the designer used the finish of oak slats. It looks lighter than solid wood. Mirror, diz. P. Mishalu. The author opened the long dark corridor into the living rooms, creating a bright modern space. Bench in bronze and velvet, Christian Liaigre. Asymmetry and organic lines bring vitality to the interior.

“I distinguish between two versions of luxury, diametrically opposed and absolutely incompatible. The first is aimed at demonstrating material superiority: it is characterized by the excessive use of so-called rich materials, the pursuit of valuable things and brands - from all this one step to vulgarity. I prefer the luxury of a different sense. The one that is associated with culture and puts restraint and elegance above all else. The use of expensive materials in this case is not excluded, but they are not an end in themselves, and moreover, they are balanced: simple forms, simple materials — for example, marble is combined with the usual plaster that I like so much. Important: all finishes must be natural - modern luxury implies a close relationship between man and nature. "

Designer and decorator Francois Champsor. Table lamp, Pouenat. Cтеллаж Sydney. Coffee table Pepper.

French designer and decorator Francois Champsor is a master of timeless style: he is brilliantly successful in timeless interiors. A native of Marseille, Francois Champsor studied at the Academy of Arts and the National School of Decorative and Applied Art. In 1996 he founded his own bureau. His portfolio includes many private apartments, as well as restaurants and hotels. Shampsor works as an industrial designer - his stuff is published by First Time, Treca Interiors, Pouenat.

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Gerard Fevre: “Luxury accommodation is first and foremost the right address.”

Sofa and two chairs Godart, diz. M. Thun and A. Rodriguez, chair Bergère longe, diz. P. Navone, table Loren, diz. D. Obradovic - all Baxter. Curtains made of fabric, diz. P. Urkiola for Kvadrat. Fevre renovated authentic fireplace. Paintings by N. Dass (Gallery Laure Roynette, Paris). Pinton metal “inlaid” carpet. Two vintage armchairs purchased at Gallery Ten. Sinfonia ottoman upholstered in leather bronze-tone JNL. Apartment on Ryu Lincoln. In the living room armchair and sofa from the series Stay, diz. N. Zupants, Sé London (they were studded with Dedar brand Splendido Perla velvet in February).

“Luxury accommodation is, above all, the right address. And also open space, big meters. Therefore, I work exclusively within the Golden Triangle formed in Paris by three streets: Champs Elysees, Avenue Montaigne, Avenue George V. I choose only historic houses with good architecture: high ceilings, large rooms, windows of good proportions. Ottoman buildings remain a prestigious environment, taking different temporary layers. Depending on the emotions I experience, I create an ideal layout suitable for this object and fill it with works of art, custom-made design, antiques, and furniture of top brands; more and more often I personally design libraries, wardrobe rooms and other hull structures. ”

The decorator and businessman Gerard Fevre.

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