The Art of Design Issue 56 2022 | Page 24

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Kathrin Hersel , Executive Director at Almacantar , said :
“ The Bryanston ’ s position on the corner of London ’ s largest open green space , at the gateway to the West End , is unique . Residents have easy access to all that London has to offer – with Soho , Mayfair and Marylebone right on their doorstep .
We ’ re always looking to do something different , not just ‘ another show apartment ’ – we try and respond to the market and David Collins Studio ’ s design does just that . Our residents are global citizens who want their London home to mirror their lifestyle but also be grounded in its surroundings . Aiming the apartment at a ‘ well-travelled collector ’, it was important to us that the views of Hyde Park were not upstaged , but reflected within the spaces , so you ’ re always reminded that you ’ re in London . Bringing the outside in with pieces such as Lucy Smith ’ s artwork blurs the line between you and the park in a sophisticated way .”
Iain Watson , CEO & Founder at David Collins Studio , said :
“ We were inspired to design interiors for an apartment that benefits from panoramic views sweeping from the City to Hyde Park , and is the product of Almacantar and visionary architect , Rafael Viñoly . The park views provided inspiration for many of the custom items , giving the interior a sense of place .
The Studio was asked to celebrate a selection of its famous designs , which presented an exciting opportunity to revisit particular pieces with a new lens , supported by Nick Vinson ’ s curation . We layered this vision with commissioned British talent to make special pieces for the apartment , ultimately reflecting the best of today ’ s artisans and makers . The Studio ’ s approach to sourcing and detailing delivers pieces with a provenance .