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A GLANCE INTO MASQUESPACIO'S NEW FURNITURE COLLECTION

A GLANCE INTO MASQUESPACIO'S NEW FURNITURE COLLECTION
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A GLANCE INTO A GLANCE INTO MASQUESPACIO'S MASQUESPACIO'S NEW FURNITURE NEW FURNITURE COLLECTION COLLECTION AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ELLE DECOR'S YOUNG TALENTS: ANA HERNÁNDEZ & CHRISTOPHE PENASSE

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A GLANCE INTO MASQUESPACIO'S NEW MID-CENTURY FURNITURE COLLECTION Recognized as the rising stars of design by Elle Decoration and Architectural Digest Spain, MASQUESPACIO designers are the thinkers behind Essential Home’s new furniture collection, called Hollywood Glamour. Christophe and Ana took us through an inspiring journey of their work, and, as a bonus, the young talents unveiled some exclusive details of their vision for their new collection for the mid-century modern brand. THE CREATIVE JOURNEY Tell us about the beginning of your journey in the design world? How did the love for...

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ANA & CHRISTOPHE IN THE ROCA TILES SPACE AT CASA DECOR MADRID We know that you are both from different countries of origin, yet you came together to create one of the most renowned design studios in the world... How did Masquespacio studio was born? I (Christophe) had always had an entrepreneurial streak and when I saw that Ana couldn't find a job in what she liked, I convinced her to set up our studio. We had been together for a couple of years at the time and she didn't think much of it. The truth, however, is that neither of us came from families related to interior design and product...

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Do you think the relationship between designer and client is a fundamental part of the creative process? Why? For us, it is of major importance to have a good connection with our clients as this is the beginning of a successful project. When we receive a request from a client the first thing we evaluate is if we are connecting with them and if the concept they want to develop matches our requirements. Without an open relationship and a client in search of something new, it would be impossible for us to create a unique project design.

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If you had to name the project of your career and your life, which it would be? We have several highlights in our careers, but for different reasons. Nozomi Sushi Bar is one of the first ones as it was our first restaurant developed for a fine dining experience and at the same time, it allowed us to know a new culture and way of thinking. The Toadstool collection on the other hand was our first official furniture collection developed for a brand for which it was the starting point of our product design projects. When we did the 2 residences for. The Student Hotel in Barcelona a few years...

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Which are the techniques you appreciate most or would you like to examine in-depth? CHRISTOPHE PENASSE MID-CENTURY CORNER BY ESSENTIAL HOME We have been working previously with some Portuguese brands and were highly surprised by the high quality of carpentry in Portugal, combining craftsmanship and technologies to create an outstanding production. We especially like to highlight the capacity of Essential Home to create a much more innovative design with singular forms and mixing different techniques that are highlighted amongst the many brands with an approach to Nordic Design. How do you...

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CHRISTOPHE PENASSE "THE COLLECTIONS ARE INSPIRED BY DIFFERENT ACTORS AND "THE COLLECTIONS ARE INSPIRED BY DIFFERENT ACTORS AND ACTRESSES FROM THE PAST AND THE PRESENT AND CONNECT ACTRESSES FROM THE PAST AND THE PRESENT AND CONNECT TOGETHER OR JUST CAN STAND OUT SEPARATELY. FROM THE TOGETHER OR JUST CAN STAND OUT SEPARATELY. FROM THE ROMANTIC MOVIE ”AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER”, TO THE BURLESQUE ROMANTIC MOVIE ”AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER”, TO THE BURLESQUE WORLD FROM ZSA ZSA GABOR TO CHARLIE’S ANGELS." WORLD FROM ZSA ZSA GABOR TO CHARLIE’S ANGELS." What is the main message that you want to pass to the...

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"THE REINTERPRETATION OF THE MID-CENTURY AESTHETIC BY NEW YOUNG "THE REINTERPRETATION OF THE MID-CENTURY AESTHETIC BY NEW YOUNG DESIGNERS IS PUSHING IT TO ANOTHER LEVEL. THIS ALSO HAPPENED MANY DESIGNERS IS PUSHING IT TO ANOTHER LEVEL. THIS ALSO HAPPENED MANY YEARS AGO WITH THE NEW MEMPHIS WHICH EVOLVED TO A MASS MARKET. YEARS AGO WITH THE NEW MEMPHIS WHICH EVOLVED TO A MASS MARKET. THE NEW MID-CENTURY WILL POSSIBLY EVOLVE THE SAME WAY ALTHOUGH AS THE NEW MID-CENTURY WILL POSSIBLY EVOLVE THE SAME WAY ALTHOUGH AS IT IS MUCH MORE TIMELESS IT'S PROBABLE THAT IT WILL MAINTAIN TO BE A IT IS MUCH...

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ABOUT US: Essential Home sees this style as a stylish sanctuary from the stresses of life. In interior design, it’s all about respect for history, you should bring together the iconic character and elegance of the space with practical luxury. But Paris, as its fun and magic side and Parisienne style, is that whole idea of anti-decor, always have to look like you’ve done it yourself like a true French. What better way to represent them to mix our soft and clean Marco Dining chair with the robust and sturdy Bertoia marble table. The key is to keep it simple, mixing vintage with new, and allow...

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