The Art of Design Issue 60 2023 | Page 14

KITCHEN
Cabinets : Ernestomeda Countertop : Calacatta Oro Marble Table : Saarinen Tulip Dining Table Ceiling Lamps : Tom Dixon Chairs : Iconic CH24 Carl Hansen & Søn Chair Wallpaper : Cole & Son Curtains : White linen
What was the inspiration behind the project ?
The inspiration for this house came from all its beautiful surroundings . This is a house on the edge of the Tagus River , with a breathtaking view all around . It was precisely the blue and the serenity of the river that inspired us . Being in this house is almost like being on a boat in the middle of the river .
Besides , the clients are always a huge source of inspiration . In this case , they are a young couple of a Portuguese and a Swedish . So , we mixed a Scandinavian and contemporary style with some details of Portuguese roots .
What type of materials did you decide to use in this project , and why ?
We started by intervening in terms of architecture , where we chose a magnificent solid wood to embrace the floor of the entire house , among other natural elements such as the stones of the bathrooms and kitchen , the wooden striped panel of the kitchen and the Venetian stucco that covers the entire living room . Metal was also used a lot in these bathrooms , to create the shower compartments .