“ Design DNA is like music it should be immediately clear who the composer is , and to which genre it belongs ,” he says .
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A British native , Christopher has lived in Spain , France , and Singapore , giving him an understanding of global customs that has been fundamental in his quest for creating outstanding interior furnishings . Such knowledge of international cultures has allowed him to stay ahead of his competitors and ensure he remains number one in the industry . Christopher Guy has consistently been one of the most creative designers in the field of mirror craft . Breaking from the generic conventions of mirror design , Christopher is constantly looking for something truly unique and considers no idea or design to be too challenging . His designs embody refinement and sophistication , fusing classicism with modernism , all the while exemplifying a consummate of elegance with grace and clarity .
His “ chris-X leg ” is his signature design and it is seen throughout his collections . It was inspired by the waist-line of Scarlett O ’ Hara in Gone with the Wind . “ My aim was to design a chair that was simple , sophisticated and flexible enough to work with a variety of style categories ,” said Christopher .
Winner of a number of international awards including the British Interior Design Association ’ s ‘ outstanding design award ’, and the Las Vegas Design Centre ’ s prestigious ‘ Design Icon prize , he has also furnished some of the world ’ s most extravagant properties , such as the Trump Plaza buildings of New York , and the iconic Savoy hotel in London . Transcending cultural boundaries , Christopher Guy ’ s graceful designs mix classicism with modernity and have been travelling the world in mass quantities . Everyone knows the successful Hollywood movies , The Thomas Crown Affair , The Devil Wears Prada and the Casino Royale . What they do not know is that : Christopher Guy is responsible for furnishing these films , interesting isn ’ t it ?
All of Christopher Guy ’ s products are handmade by master artisans within his unique tree lined workshop , spread across a one million square foot complex in Java , Indonesia . Many of those who first set eyes on the site believe it to be a vast , centuries old Mediterranean Moorish style Alhambra , but behind these walls over two thousand stonemasons , carpenters and painters painstakingly apply age-old techniques to create the spectacular portfolio of unique furnishings for CG Collections .
“ Design DNA is like music it should be immediately clear who the composer is , and to which genre it belongs ,” he says .
With and extensive range and beautiful attention to detail in design , you can ’ t afford not to explore the ever expanding choice of luxury items from this most innovative leader of the furnishing industry . A singular vision and uncompromising sense of style have for many years driven him to continually redefine the aesthetics of design , and now he is being rewarded with a place at the forefront of the international luxury home furnishings market .
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