Modernist references and the centrality of the landscape. Open spaces dominated by light and natural materials such as stone, wood and glass. In this exclusive architecture surrounded by nature, contrasts are harmonised – pure lines with organic shapes, light with dark, elegance with simplicity.
The interior design complements the architectural design. In the living room, the sofa combines oblique and orthogonal lines, sharp and rounded edges, creating a dynamic environment that invites relaxation and conversation. With its subtle lines and exquisite finishes, the living room system is designed as a bookcase that is both minimalist and opulent.
In the centre of the living room, two Sydney sofas positioned symmetrically define the seating area dedicated to socialising, while the two Mad Joker armchairs in front of the fireplace create a more private corner. The stone architectural elements, with their geometric and precise shapes, outline and frame the landscape.
The dining area is inspired by timeless elegance. The living room system featuring glass doors reinterprets the classic sideboard in a contemporary way: it accompanies the round table with a central swivel element, the focal point of social moments. The colours become warm and the materials natural, to enhance the feeling of wellbeing.
The Wall System is the same as in the living room, but here it is interpreted as a sideboard, with glass doors that allow a glimpse of the elegantly organised interior. The round table creates greater intimacy among diners, while the Ipanema chair, with its slender lines, provides both visual lightness and aesthetic refinement.
Michael Anastassiades is a cultured and refined designer who has made minimalism the stylistic code of his work. In his studio, which he founded in London in 1994, he creates objects of extraordinary beauty, with a special fondness for the world of lighting. He is widely recognized as one of the most interesting designers of these years, and some of his works have entered the permanent collections of museums such as the V&A in London and the MoMA in New York. The images taken at Michael Anastassiades’ home, in London, of-fer an intimate portrait of unexpected intensity. From Cyprus, his country of origin, to the memory of the meeting he had during college with the Scottish artist and sculptor Eduardo Paolozzi. And then the collection of stones gathered around the world, the artistic research, the designer work, to finish – almost by chance, an object forgotten distractedly on the bed – with an image that tells of an idea of beauty: minimalist, functional, perfect.”
