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Saint-Pères: A Parisian Masterpiece by Designer Hugo Toro

Designer Hugo Toro has transformed an apartment in Paris’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés into a captivating blend of classical French elements and contemporary innovation. Bold colors, unique shapes, and diverse influences create a space that defies convention, showcasing Toro’s unbounded creativity and passion for pushing design boundaries.

Child Studio’s Mayfair Residence: A Contemporary Homage to Yves Saint Laurent

London-based design practice Child Studio has transformed a Mayfair residence into a suave blend of late-stage mid-century modernism and Art Deco. The interior features a mix of collectible furniture, sculptures, and art books, while a curvaceous fireplace and a sleek glass brick partition add to the artful ambiance.

Bruno Gaudin Architectes Redefines the National Library of France with Stunning Renovation

The Bibliothèque Nationale de France, or the National Library of France, located in Paris, is a historic structure that has undergone a modern facelift. The project was carried out by Bruno Gaudin Architectes, and it took 15 years and two phases to complete the renovation of the structure. The library was initially founded during imperial times, and it has survived calamities, including two world wars, and various scattershot repairs.

Par Excellence Showcases French Craftsmanship in Manhattan Showroom

The new showroom of Par Excellence, located at 344 Bowery in Manhattan, is a unique space resulting from a collaboration between American designer Thomas Pheasant and 10 of the best craftsmen in the world. The 1,076-square-foot living room and dining room feature bespoke furniture, lighting, and architectural decor, with two sample libraries showcasing bronze textures, woodwork, metalwork, and more.

Hauser & Wirth Remaking in Menorca

Isla del Rey in Menorca, Spain, a decommissioned naval hospital established by the English in 1711 is now a contemporary art center for Hauser & Wirth with gleaming-white galleries, artfully drawn gardens, a nautically touched restaurant and a craft-filled gallery shop.

The Bourse de Commerce Reborn

Located in the heart of Paris, France, the former 19th-century commodities exchange building, with architectural associations to the Medici column and an astonishing metal and glass dome, now houses a range of contemporary artwork within historic walls.

Raffles Hotel: A World-Class Restoration

With the world increasingly reopening its doors, one property is making a grander entrance than most—Raffles Singapore. As it would, naturally, given the 19th-century heritage hotel’s rich history, its luminary-filled guest list, its verdant views, and its mannered, immersive ways.

Marion Sims Wyeth: The Pride of Palm Beach

Many of these projects are highlighted in the forthcoming book From Palm Beach to Shangri La: The Architecture of Marion Sims Wyeth (Rizzoli) by Jane S. Day. The exuberant tome, a paean to Marion Sims Wyeth and historic preservation, gives overdue recognition to an architect who is too little considered in contemporary times.
Stéphanie Coutas

Stéphanie Coutas: Creates A Gallery-Like Refuge

A few steps from chic Avenue Montaigne and the renowned Champs-Elysées sits the elegant Haussmann building where Stéphanie Coutas found her personal refuge. Spread over 3,875 square feet, the four-bedroom apartment initially comprised a series of enclosed rooms. For this project, which kept Coutas busy for 18 months, the French designer wanted to create more flow and highlight her extensive art collection.
George Nakashima

George Nakashima’s Intentional, Honest, Nature-Driven Design

Discover the timeless legacy of George Nakashima, the iconic woodworker whose life and craft were deeply intertwined with nature and spirituality. From his formative years in the Pacific Northwest to his transformative experiences in Japan and India, Nakashima’s work embodies honesty, intention, and a profound respect for wood as both material and muse. Today, under Mira Nakashima’s guidance, George Nakashima Woodworkers continues to honor this ethos, creating organic, handcrafted designs that resonate with purity and purpose in an increasingly commodified world.

LASVIT: A Fresh Design Radiance

A product of this rich heritage of craftsmanship, the Neverending Collection is, much like LASVIT itself, a bridge between Old World and New.