Ces 23 maisons et appartements, situés en Suisse, à Miami, dans le Bordelais ou encore en Hollande sont représentatifs de l'électisme cher à A. Vervoordt, qui crée des atmosphères authentiques et chaleureuses en faisant cohabiter des meubles et des objets de toutes les époques et de tous les continents.

Axel vervoordt ; timeless interiors

The art of harmonious living is presented in this volume through fifteen bespoke interiors recently designed by the Axel Vervoordt Company. Each room incorporates natural light as an essential component of design, along with other elements from nature-water, metal, wood-blended with a modern aesthetic and punctuated with fine art and antiques. The range of featured properties includes homes by the sea, as well as in urban and rural locations-from New York to London and Munich, and from Italy through Provence to Portugal-demonstrating the breadth of styles possible within the essential Vervoordt design principles.Photography by Laziz Hamani brings into focus both the unique design details and the timeless interiors that together create each striking setting. These exceptional residences are rich with inspirational ideas for incorporating light into your own home in the singular Vervoordt style.

Living with light

«Je me sens comme un ramasseur de pierres qui vent donner une meilleure place aux choses.» Axel VervoordtAxel Vervoordt, considéré comme un collectionneur et marchand d'art très éclectique, aime par-dessus tout ce qui est intemporel et dédaigne la mode. Ses goûts couvrent les siècles, les cultures et les continents... Il aime la tension entre les objets, et laisse toujours l'espace qu'il restaure l'inspirer.

Souvenirs et réflexions

Eminent tastemaker Axel Vervoordt recounts the pivotal moments in his life that formed the foundation of his guiding philosophy and signature aesthetic.Axel Vervoordt is one of the world's foremost tastemakers. Revered for his discerning eye in art and interior design through a career that has spanned more than fifty years, he is renowned for his captivating minimalist interiors. An iconic figure at the most prominent international art fairs and exhibitions, he incarnates a singular philosophy for how to live with style. In Stories and Reflections, Vervoordt recounts stories about the people who have influenced him most throughout his life - his family, friends, artists, colleagues, clients, and unforgettable mentors - in this memoir that is personal, funny, insightful, and permeated with humility, wisdom, and lessons learned. He reflects on the key moments in his life from childhood to the present - Rudolf Nureyev's visit to the Vervoordt's new castle, his youthful acquisition of a Magritte, discovering Japanese Gutai art, his legendary Venice exhibitions, and insights gained from artists such as Cy Twombly, Anish Kapoor, and musician Mstislav Rostropovich. He details his greatest successes, as well as his personal regrets, while offering first-hand insight into the work that has forged his reputation. A larger-than-life and inspiring man, this book offers snapshots from his life, which paint an overall portrait of his guiding philosophy.

Stories and reflections

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Axel Vervoordt : wabi inspirations

Intérieurs intemporels

Le Wabi est un concept japonais qui découle de la simplicité et de l'authenticité et dont la beauté réside dans l'imperfection.
Raffinement, noblesse sans sophistication, intemporalité et utilisation de matériaux naturels définissent la façon dont Axel Vervoordt se l'est approprié. Dans ce livre, il a choisi d'entraîner ses lecteurs sur la voie de la sérénité en montrant ses réalisations d'esprit Wabi et le chemin qui l'a mené à cette nouvelle inspiration. Les photographies de Laziz Hamani permettent de ressentir la beauté de ces lieux et de plonger dans l'atmosphère Wabi.

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