Joseph Dirand: Spaces/Interiors

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My style icons are three stars of the past: James Dean, Steve McQueen and David Bowie. They all wore clothes in a highly individual, authentic way and carried themselves with confidence.

François Catroux is an innovator and explorer in interior design, who has always been a master of contemporary style. His trademark for contemporary design is mostly the result of being confronted with old interior designs. He has been the decorator of choice for aristocrats, moguls, royals, and oligarchs alike. After this experience with Balmain I was called by several great fashion brands to collaborate with them and to design their new flagship store concept. What was very surprising was that those brands are so different from each other. That meant they didn’t decide to work with me because of a certain style, but probably more because of a certain way of translating their identity and history into a new experience. This period was extremely inspiring for me because with every project I had to reinvent myself, and this helped me to experiment with a new vocabulary and to escape to the idea of style.Yet the interior architect also notes the ideological shift between then and now. ‘The modernist period was the idea of industrialisation with factories producing in mass. Mine is also ideological but in completely the other direction, which is working with limited edition pieces,’ he says. ‘With these you work with the best craftsman... because I couldn’t justify starting furniture with something which was just decorative. It was the only way for me to create a foundation of furniture that was not attached to a place.’ Amongst his main projects are shop interiors for Alexander Wang, home, hotel and restaurants interiors in Paris, New York and Beirut. Mathieu Lehanneur The esteemed owner of this extraordinary yacht is Stephen Orenstein, a billionaire born in Germany and now a US citizen residing in the glamorous city of Dubai. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Who is the Owner of the Yacht LIVA O?

The owner is Stephen Orenstein, a billionaire who holds dual citizenship in Germany and the United States and currently lives in Dubai. What is the price of the LIVA O Yacht? Qatari Diar’s plan for The Chancery Rosewood will form part of a new-look Grosvenor Square. Multiplex has been awarded the contract, with the main construction works commencing in 2021. Once open, a new landmark to the Mayfair neighbourhood and the square will emerge as a vibrant hospitality and retail destination. The Architectural Digest qualified his work of purely “Made in France” and was named on the 100 best interior designers list and on the prestigious AD100 list in 2010. For an apartment in his hometown of Paris, Dirand combined mid-century pieces by Jean Prouvé (armchair and coffee table), and Charlotte Perriand (stool) with a contemporary painting by Christopher Wool. His interiors are structured around people, taking every aspect of their lives into account, and he never imposes a style. Christian Liaigre

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Taking inspiration from the sophistication of the 1920s and the creativity and glamour of the 1960s, the design scheme will draw from a warm, rich color palette and feature refined, Art Deco-style detailing, walnut paneling and marble and brass accents, altogether channeling the ambiance of a traditional British gentlemen’s club. Slated to be both the first five-star hotel and first U.K. hotel to ever receive a BREEAM outstanding rating for sustainable development, the property truly showcases the powers of sustainability.