Lifting the Curtain on Design

Wolf, Vicente

ISBN 10: 1580932673 / ISBN 13: 9781580932677

Edité par The Monacelli Press, 2010

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Synopsis :

Simplify, Connect, Expand. These principles, each fundamental to the practice of design, provide the framework for interior designer Vicente Wolf’s engaging new book. Wolf is famous for his modern and elegant style, always guided by integrity and simplicity. Lifting the Curtain on Design delves into his selected themes from myriad viewpoints: through the prism of international travel, via the detailed focus on a single project, and finally by means of the sweeping perspective of a seasoned design mind. Wolf, an inveterate voyager, leaves his New York studio once a year to immerse himself in the culture of a distant land. In this volume, illustrated entirely with his own photographs, he recounts a trip to Namibia: with its sand dunes and sunsets, this southern African country is “a landscape that has been reduced to its essence.” A journey to Papua New Guinea makes clear the connections between cultures, as well as the connections that may be fostered through skilled design. And Bhutan is a lesson in expanding horizons and experiences. It is in Wolf’s design that the essence of his three principles, suggested in his travels, is fully illuminated. In a step-by-step account of two recent interiors―a traditional apartment and an open loft―Wolf describes his initial design process, the various phases of construction, the expert selection of color palettes and furniture, and the final installation of art and decorative objects. He also explains the development of the dramatic tablescapes for which he is so well known, which balance style, form, and color with humor and ease. Finally, a dazzling presentation of Wolf’s current projects touches on grand design gestures and minute yet indispensable details. Lifting the Curtain on Design offers a glimpse into the mind of the designer at work, from inspiration through implementation to unforgettable finished room.

À propos de l?auteur: Vicente Wolf founded Vicente Wolf Associates in New York City in 1988. He has been singled out as one of America’s most influential interior designers by Elle Decor, Interior Design, House Beautiful, and Veranda. In addition to a large number of private homes, Wolf has designed hotels, restaurants, and products including furniture, fabrics, carpets, and tableware. His previous books are Learning to See: Bringing the World Around You into Your Home and Crossing Boundaries: A Global Vision of Design.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Lifting the Curtain on Design
Éditeur : The Monacelli Press
Date d'édition : 2010
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : good