The Art of Design Issue 20 2016 | Seite 56

to the next is a smooth transition as Gérard Faivre wanted to create a feeling of space. He removed the original doors and used them on the bespoke bookcases filled with books in tribute to icons of French literature such as Jean Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Boris Vian and many more. Modern home automation and sound systems stand alongside a vintage record player which plays Juliette Gréco and jazz music as it once did to add an extra dash of nostalgia. Gérard Faivre designed the bedrooms as an important private space which should be given a great deal of attention. Here, comfort, luxury and art come together with subtle flair. They each have their own dressing room (of bespoke design) and bathroom for extra comfort. Luxury oozes from the choice of furniture, lighting, bedding (bespoke embroidered satin or velvet) and marble in the bathrooms. This is the standard that our clients expect and deserve. Not only does Gérard Faivre’s artistic soul and ability to put things together imbue them with art but he also believes that art should adorn the rooms. Naturally, there are sculptures and paintings in the bedrooms. They inspire relaxation, are perfectly in keeping with the rest of the apartment and even have hints of blue and green to tie in with the living rooms. The kitchen was created with a contemporary feel using ‘Vanilla’ coloured Corian and modern technology. Always thinking about bringing the atmosphere of Saint Germain-des-Prés inside the