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British company, conceals a myriad of home cinema equipment.
A particularly successful bespoke detail is the stained-glass window
in the entrance hall, which acts as both a focal point and a room
divider, separating the public and private areas of the apartment.
In a second home, it’s not always practical to have fresh flowers
every day, but Louis Henri wanted visitors to the apartment to be
greeted by colour and life. He envisioned a design that would create
a statement in the entrance hall any day of the year, as the first thing
one sees when entering the home.
In addition to the visual impact it creates, the glass wall serves
a functional purpose by carving out an extra eating space from the
large hallway, achieving space and privacy without sacrificing the
amount of light in the entry. The production of this centerpiece was a
feat of logistics in itself, combining the efforts of skilled tradespeople
in three different continents. In a project like this, nothing was left
to chance.
‘We very much control everything,’ says Louis. ‘I have more than
a dozen files just of details, specs and samples. It was all very much
tried and tested beforehand. We’ll make mock-ups and 3D models
of things. You can’t order a £20k chandelier and find it doesn’t look
right. It needs to be perfect.’
‘I love detail,’ says Henri. ‘The life is in the detail.’ ‘Having worked
with so many dedicated craftsmen on this project, I’m more certain
than ever that quality will never go out of style.’ B

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Penthouse 4, No. 5 Havelock Terrace, London, SW8 4AS
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