< Previous The LATEST 30 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 Vancouver-based artist Nathalee Paolinelli has always held a soft spot for ceramics; with the material being an innate wing to her painting and sculptural routine, the artist considers it a marriage between art, craft and design. Her brand new porcelain collection, in collaboration with MATCHESFASHION, features an array of décor and sculpture items available in fl uid and organic forms. Paolinelli embraced a layman’s approach to the medium of clay, with the acts of rolling, shaping, patterning and painting slabs imparting a ground where accidents, gravity, drips and slips are allowed to run dissonant once they enter the kiln. It is this interaction between the maker and the material that provides each work with its own ambiguous, yet harmonious tension. Noting inspiration from artists such as Lucio Fontana, Asger Jorn, Franz West and Mary Heilmann, her poetic yet reminiscent designs celebrate the charm of natural imperfections. The dramatic statement porcelain pieces are now available in fl uid and organic forms. ■ matchesfashion.com Vancouver-based artist Nathalee Paolinelli has joined hands with luxury fashion house MATCHESFASHION for a brand-new homeware collection CE R A M I C GR A C E Mirror ceramic plates, set of three, in dark silver Mirror porcelain vase in grey Torn edge ceramic plates, set of three, in dark silver Torn edge ceramic plates, set of three, in a cream shade Torn edge ceramic plate by Nathalee Paolinelli for MATCHESFASHION Sigarilyas candle stand W ORD S B Y A THWIF A S ALEEM, IMA GES C OUR TES Y OF MA T CHESF A SHION HBI_047_30_LATEST_Matches fashion_11377563.indd 3004/10/2020 06:03:45 PM The LATEST CUL I N A RY FI NE S SE First launched in 1999, German home appliances brand Gaggenau has reintroduced combi-steam ovens and this time, they’re equipped with Home Connect German home brand Gaggenau has just unveiled the combi-steam ovens 400 and 200 series, marrying style with functionality. “Gaggenau has become a platform where culinary excellence and design can coexist in a kitchen, advocating for minimalism, pure lines and seamless appliances,” expresses the Brand Director of Gaggenau MENA, Georg Kazantzikis. With the combination of humidity and hot air, the brand-new steam ovens provide an ideal cooking experience. Upholding their commitment to creating aesthetically minimalist designs for their products, the combi-steam oven 200 and 400 series features a full-surface grill hidden behind ceramic glass, ensuring the cavity of the oven remains sleek and minimalist. “The new collection Gaggenau Ovens 400 Series has two unique and intense revisited color shades - dark anthracite and clear stainless steel,” says Kazantzikis. “It creates a contrast between the kitchen cabinets and magnifi cent, elegant appliances as the heart of the kitchen. It is an elegant black with a dark green shade.” All of Gaggenau’s new combi-steam ovens include Home Connect, ensuring more freedom to create and the ability to control the appliance remotely online. ■ gaggenau.com An interior view of an elegant kitchen featuring oven and other appliances by Gaggenau An interior view of a kitchen with Gaggenau appliances. Images courtesy of Gaggenau W ORD S B Y A THWIF A S ALEEM HBI_047_31_LATEST_Gaggenau_11377774.indd 3104/10/2020 06:04:38 PM32 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 LATEST The PRICES APPROXIMATE. IMAGES COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE PUBLISHERS WORDS BY ATHWIFA SALEEM THE COMPLETE ZAHA HADID By Philip Jodidio Zaha Hadid was widely acclaimed and won numerous prizes, with some even claiming the architect’s work was simply ‘impossible’ to construct. During her last years, Hadid’s challenging visionary became a reality, bringing forth novel architectural language to cities and structures all over the world. Based on the massive Taschen monograph, this book is now available in an extensively updated and accessible edition featuring Hadid’s complete works, including ongoing projects. With abundant photographs, elaborate sketches and Hadid’s very own drawings, the volume traces the transformation of her career, documenting not only her most pioneering buildings but also the furniture and interior designs that were integrated into her distinctly 21st century universe. Taschen. Dhs220, taschen.com LIVING IN: MODERN MASTERPIECES OF RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE By Andrew Trotter & Mari Luz Openhouse Magazine’s fi rst book publication, ushered by the wisdom of well-known names from the world of contemporary architecture and design, paves the way to their highlights, exclusive photography and rarely-seen homes they’ve discovered over the years. With a range of architectural styles from Brutalism to 20th century mastery, the book features stories of the architects and residents behind some of the most inspiring residential spaces around the globe. From case-study houses by mid-century masters to state-of-the-art contemporary architecture, Living In: Modern Masterpieces of Residential Architecture explores what it feels like to inhabit these spaces from the lens of their owners. Gestalten. POA, gestalten.com Prepare an espresso and enter a dreamy world of design and architecture with these inspiring new releases IN PURSUIT of TOMES HBI_047_32-33_LATEST_Tomes_11372762.indd 3204/10/2020 06:06:46 PM33 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 PERFECT FRENCH COUNTRY: INSPIRATIONAL INTERIORS FROM RURAL FRANCE By Ros Byam Shaw In the fast-paced world we live in, simplicity and fresh air is what we all crave, and that’s exactly what this book embraces. In this publication, the author celebrates relaxed rural France at its fi nest, visiting timeless and beautiful French country homes that portray ancient beams and stone fi replaces, panelled rooms and attics under steeply-pitched pantiles. Perfect French Country celebrates the timeless and authentic beauty of French country homes. Ryland Peters & Small. Dhs144, rylandpeters.com CABINET OF CURIOSITIES By Giulia Carciotto & Antonio Paolucci The Wunderkammer, or ‘Cabinet of Curiosities,’ saw collectors safeguard objects from many strands of artistic, scientifi c and intellectual fi elds, in a progressive attempt to enclose all of humanity’s knowledge in a single space. These collections are nothing short of a journey through time, from the Renaissance and Age of Discovery, the Mannerist and Baroque periods, up to the present day. These phenomenal cabinets of curiosities can now be explored by all in this XXL collection. To create the large publication, photographer Massimo Listri travelled to seven European countries over several decades; the result being a mixture of sensational photographs, an insightful introduction and detailed evaluation of 19 chambers highlighting the most remarkable items in each collection. Readers can unearth how these timeless treasures both describe and defi ned civilisation, the novel concept of the museum and our very understanding of the universe. Taschen. Dhs551, taschen.com ARCHIPHANTASY By Alexander Wong In this highly anticipated monograph, Alexander Wong presents a variety of essays on contemporary architecture and design concepts, along with a huge range of magnifi cently photographed works, including dynamic retail spaces, alluring residential interiors, state-of-the-art cinema design, offi ce spaces of the future and more. Each project showcases how the architect combined the best of what Asia-Pacifi c had to provide in superior design with an abstract aesthetic, yet high attention to detail. The Images Publishing Group. Dhs312, imagespublishing.com HBI_047_32-33_LATEST_Tomes_11372762.indd 3304/10/2020 06:07:01 PM The LATEST 34 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 IMAGES COUR TESY OF LOEWE Candles by LOEWE ‘Beetroot’ home fragrance by LOEWE Large cypress balls, small honeysuckle, medium liquorice, small juniper berry. All scented candles, LOEWE Home scents are designed to exude a comforting sensation, one which transports you to a place of unwavering joy. Some scents can evoke pure nostalgia through familiar aromas, evoking emotion. Inspired by vegetable gardens, LOEWE has just unveiled a dynamic Home Scents Collection, including candles, wax candleholders, home fragrances and rattan diffusers. The special collection recalls the documentation of plant life by artists working during the Age of Discovery, namely the cyanotypes of algae by the British artist Anna Atkins, the illustrations of South American fl ora by Spanish explorer Mutis and the work of Ogawa Kazumasa, who pioneered photomechanical printing as a means to document the fl owers of Japan. Taking hints from Creative Director Jonathan Anderson’s inspirations, LOEWE’s in-house perfumer Nuria Cruelles has mastered a number of plant essences as their own standalone scent including honeysuckle, beetroot, juniper berry, tomato leaves, coriander, liquorice, luscious pea, oregano, cypress balls and ivy. The handcrafted ceramic candles are inspired by Greek drinking vessels from the 5th century BC and the wax is derived from organic ingredients. The packaging of each candle, featuring the plant’s fl ower and colour, has been created in collaboration with Franco-Swiss photographer Erwan Frotin. Take the beetroot essence as an example, it falls under the faint, sweet category and was extracted from the plant's rhizome, and from the root itself. The collection honours woody and herbaceous notes over fi rmly fl oral ones. Keeping the current global pandemic in mind, Jonathan hopes these scents will transport one to a moment of joy and comfort. LOEWE Home Scents launched in select LOEWE stores worldwide, perfumesloewe.com and loewe.com in September. ■ New plant- inspired home fragrances by LOEWE LOEWE’s brand-new, plant-inspired home scents are designed to evoke fond memories that transport you to a time of happiness and utter serenity SWE E T NO S T A L G I A Words by: REEFAYA NOORTAJ HBI_047_34_LATEST_Loewe scents_11377191.indd 3404/10/2020 06:08:01 PM The LATEST 35 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANS P AR THESIUS, CIERAN MURPHY . COUR TESY OF INSIDE OUTSIDE SC U L P T U R A L CU R T A I NS Developing a three-dimensional stage curtain for the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Dhahran, Amsterdam- based studio Inside Outside plays with the thematics of spectacle and the spatial power of fabric Sought out by Aramco, Inside Outside was commissioned to create a public art piece that would symbolise the transformational change of the Kingdom for the auditorium of the ambitious King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture. In response, the studio utilised faux leather and velour to construct ‘XYZ’, a curtain that features a panned-out, rock-like geometric textile sculpture hanging above the main stage for the cultural centre. Created in partnership with Dutch engineering fi rm Arup and Octatube, against the dramatic and sweeping velour, the studio utilised multiple folded planes of golden faux leather, which were created through a thin steel beam and cable tensegrity structure. Capturing the liminal moment between day and night, the lightweight, geometrical structure projects various shades of colour across different stage lighting and times of the day. “The moving lighting on both sides reinforces the depth of this design,” points out Petra Blaisse, Inside Outside’s Founder. It also acts as a striking frame to the events below, while recalling and displaying the mechanics behind theatre. Founded in 1991, Inside Outside has long been revered for changing the understanding of curtains from an afterthought to a central architectural force, highlighting its decisive role in the experience of space. As the studio’s name suggests, Inside Outside aims to collapse interiors and exteriors, integrating often custom-made textiles into various forms of interior design, landscape design and architecture. “Our work is traditionally site-specifi c and one-off, each time taking the given architectural, cultural and programmatic situation into account,” Blaisse explains. With XYZ’s staggering scale and illusionistic use of folding, the piece easily constructs a sublime and immersive environment, demonstrating Blaisse’s capability of making materials perform. ■ Installation views of the stage curtain XYZ made for the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Dhahran by Inside Outside Words by IMAN VAKIL HBI_047_35_LATEST_Inside Outside_11377492.indd 3504/10/2020 06:08:45 PMThe brand’s latest earrings, entitled Gulistan, translating to ‘The Rose Garden’, are a nod to the concept of perfection. The pieces take inspiration from Saadi, a famed Persian poet who considers all humans as different parts of a whole body, regardless of social barriers and race. “Every personality type that exists is found in the rose garden, the good, the bad, the weak, the strong, the pious, the impious, honest and kind,” say the founders. “Gulistan conveys such a deep humane universal concept to remind everyone of the love and peace in everyday life.” The brand’s name, Pierre Gemme, French for gemstones, was infl uenced by the natural beauty of Pakistan which is often overlooked. “While living in Balochistan, a region of Pakistan, we travelled along the Silk Road and got inspired by the gems each place had to offer,” expresses Hina. “Pakistan is home to emeralds, aquamarine, rubies, topaz, quartz and the list goes on.” Today Pierre Gemme by HUR has garnered the attention of women all over the world, prompting powerful conversations and paving the way for the women of tomorrow. “It is incredible to see the small movement o f women we are building across the world, telling stories through the art of jewellery-making,” says Hira. “We are grateful to witness Pierre Gemme by HUR becoming a symbol for women with different identities, roots, beliefs and cultures, coming together and narrating stories of resilience, creating affi rmations and becoming a collective catharsis for all those looking for inspiration and empathy.” ■ Sisterhur.com Created to empower and celebrate women all over the globe, Pakistani jewellery brand Pierre Gemme by HUR’s latest collection is a nod to unity, resilience and bravery Right: ‘Gulistan’ earrings. All images courtesy of Pierre Gemme by HUR Words by AYESHA SHEHMIR ounded by Lahore and Cairo-based sister trio Hina, Hira and Hajra Hafeez-Ur-Rehman in 2017, jewellery brand Pierre Gemme by HUR is inspired by the art of storytelling. Each piece unravels the strength of women around the world, celebrating their resilience, different identities, roots, beliefs and cultures. “Every day, every moment becomes a story waiting to be lived and shared,” says Hina, Creative Director of Pierre Gemme by HUR. “We gain strength from women in history. We drew inspiration for our earrings from the Mughal, Persian eras and ancient Egyptian history to mention just a few sources behind our creations.” A WOMAN’S GAZE ‘Gulistan’ earrings by Pierre Gemme by HUR ‘Signature’ earrings by Pierre Gemme by HUR, inspired by the Oxus Treasure from the fi rst Persian Empire called Achaemenid Above: ‘Umrao Jan’ earrings, inspired by an early novel written in Urdu about a woman who narrates tales of self-discovery, using art and poetry, from Portrait of Women Series LATEST The HBI_047_36_LATEST_Pierre Gemme_11377964.indd 3604/10/2020 06:09:34 PMDriven by a greener future, luxury furniture house YOCA’s newest collection has been created in an attempt to change the status quo using discards of wood shavings and cuttings of rosewood and oakwood in order to create a map, refl ecting how different people can coexist despite hailing from contrasting communities. The brand’s sustainable approach is reinforced through the Kirigami cabinet, which is, as Bilgrami explains, “a Ralli-inspired cabinet, created with precision hand-cut wooden pieces. Ralli is a traditional craft form within the internal regions of the country where leftover fabric is used to weave colourful traditional patterns to make clothes. The Kirigami uses leftover wood from projects which are intricately woven and layered to create interesting folds.” With YOCA’s unique designs, focus on sustainability and contribution to their wider community, it is evident why the luxury brand has garnered global attention. YOCA’s pieces are available in store at Nakkash and online at yocainc.com/ ■ SUSTAINABLE LUXURY Now one of the most well-known furniture brands in Pakistan, YOCA was fi rst established in Karachi by award-winning designer trio from the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design; Ahsan Najmi, Sarah Najmi Bilgrami and Syed Zayd Bilgrami. When they encountered a dwindling community of craftsmen, barely surviving to the last fraction of what was the golden era of crafts in Pakistan, the idea was born. With diligent effort and constant deliberation of material development, YOCA’s craftsmen grew from a handful to a now-thriving community, leading to the accumulation of four international accolades including the IAP Award for excellence in architectural design. “Our philosophy lies within the detail of our work,” says Sarah Najmi Bilgrami, the Creative Director. “The brand’s primary ethos manifests in excellence in design and innovation. Usage of luxury material, in a unique revival of vernacular practices and craftsmanship with an emphasis on wastage of natural materials.” YOCA’s grassroot commitment is to ensure sustainability of communities through their expanding portfolio, to which they uplift, empower and facilitate a better lifestyle, focusing on inclusion throughout their product line. Currently, the brand sponsors schools, through which every piece bought at YOCA will enable a child to receive education, with the hopes of achieving a more sustainable and equitable future. YOCA adopts high-quality materials within their designs including marble, rosewood, mahogany and brass. They are also manufactures of silk and silk-based fabric, especially customised for bespoke furniture. The brand’s latest collection features various unique designs from an amalgamation of logs, brass legs of varying shapes, hand-embroidered chairs with hand-stitched patterns, to wooden and bamboo tables all fi nished with a high gloss. Notably, the Portofi no table has quickly become a part of the brand’s identity, which drew inspiration from unity, and has now taken a global presence having won awards in Italy. The piece further highlights the brand’s focus on sustainability; it was created End table by YOCA. A polished bark tabletop sits on a set of sculpted wooden bamboo legs, secured with a bamboo ring. The elongated brass caps on the legs evoke the vision of a pair of tall stilettos Words by KATINKA HAUGNAESS A lifestyle view of a living room space featuring products by YOCA. All images courtesy of YOCA Clockwise from top: Kirigami cabinet; Magdeliene dining chair; Veneta coffee table. All YOCA LATEST The 37 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 HBI_047_37_LATEST_YOCA_11378077.indd 3704/10/2020 06:10:32 PMTHE TRENDS CURATED SPACES With all of us spending so much time at home these days, we’ve tapped into ten trending bathroom and kitchen looks to keep you inspired this season, making sure that neither beauty nor convenience is compromised Words by REEFAYA NOORTAJ Airy Spaces COSENTINO Aesthetically elevate your kitchen by pairing cloud-like, patterned marble counters with minimal accessories. Cosentino's Dekton Liquid Collection features three colourways called Liquid Shell, Liquid Embers and Liquid Sky, inspired by the beauty of nature and a homage to sustainable design. Add warmth with a touch of any dark colour to the cabinetry and opt for a matte faucet to keep it sleek and modern. cosentino.com 38 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 HBI_047_38-41_TRENDS_kitchen_bathroom_11374082.indd 3804/10/2020 06:11:56 PMBespoke Luxury MOLTENI&C|DADA Iron-grey columns and utility fi ttings beautifully contrast with beige-oak wooden countertops and cabinets. Molteni&C|Dada’s Frame Door collection features items made from titanium and pewter aluminium, keeping the fi nishes neatly paved. Large multilevel cabinet doorways are made to ensure a comfortable grip, leaving room for movement. vivente.ae Marbles and Matte CHERWELL Luxury white marble counters are best complemented with simple matte, black kitchen fi ttings. As showcased by Cherwell, striking matte, coal- black cabinetry and appliances coupled with marble highlights the subtle details of a space. A white countertop, built-in cabinets and sleek pantry shelves are best paired for a comfortably stylish look. cherwell.me Kitchen 39 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 HBI_047_38-41_TRENDS_kitchen_bathroom_11374082.indd 3904/10/2020 06:12:09 PMNext >