Form follows you!

As if in an artfully composed mosaic, memorabilia from worldwide travels, archaic furniture, powerful paintings and sculptures, as well as lush greenery dominate the male denizen’s space on the top floor: Singing bowls next to gongs, next to marble tables, next to lamps from Mexico, next to furniture from Italy – objects, art and interior design coalesce to create a visually striking and very personal spatial impression. The female denizen’s study on the first floor equally forms a collage that transports you on a voyage of discovery, while retaining its own special character: Delicate in hue and soft in form, art, design and textiles are stylishly combined, creating a flexible framework that can change and grow with the occupant’s individual needs.

Portuguese craftsmanship and modern culinary indulgence meet in the open-plan kitchen: An opulent ceramic tile mural, which was specially made in a traditional azulejo factory, depicts Frida Kahlo and forms the introduction to a new story that can be told over dinner with favoured guests. Different levels also overlap in the garden: While on one hand, inside and outside merge thanks to the continued flooring, on the other, small and large objects as well as dense planting frame the pool, and textile curtains protect against the sun and ensure privacy, but also reveal targeted views of the surroundings.

The multi-layered diversity that can be felt in this collage-like arrangement in space is emphasised by a selection of carefully coordinated material compositions: White and green marble captivate with their inherent depth, textured fabrics provide a pleasant feel, structured surfaces create exciting accents, and strong contrasts such as raw stone with black parquet or onyx marble with cork never cease to beguile the wandering gaze. Complemented by high-quality details, precise melding and handcrafted elements, the many, very different individual components come together to create a harmonious entity that can be discovered and interpreted at will.

Once again, this project reveals how we see our task as designing relationships between spaces, people and things, and rendering them tangible. All the characters become part of an overall narrative that can be told, read and explored again and again on many different levels.