Just recently we met a real onea legend in the world of design — Giulio Cappellini himself. The maestro told us what an interior should be like, gave advice to aspiring designers, and revealed the secret of which film he really likes Giulio Cappellini One of the most successful architects today, the founder of the Italian brand Cappellini, and an influential figure in the world of design. His works have been recognized as style icons and are now presented in the collections of the main museums of modern art — from Paris to New York, from Rome to London. Giulio once gave a “ticket to life” to many of today’s design stars, such as Marc Newson and Marcel Wanders, Ora Ito and Tom Dixon, Jasper Morrison and Shiro Kuramata, Fabio Novembre and the Bouroullec brothers. Together, they have been delighting the public with fresh ideas and conceptual solutions for decades. — How have you managed to create masterpieces that do not age morally for so many years? — My main idea is to create products that will not become one-time bestsellers, but will be constantly at the peak of popularity. This is what I am doing now - producing modern collections of classic designer pieces. We have been working towards success for years, collaborating with designers from all over the world. And my real passion is to make beautiful and useful objects that are the right answer to people's needs. At the same time, my works make them dream!
- What should be in the interior today?— Modern home and office interiors should represent the owner's culture, and therefore they must follow strict rules. Floor and wall materials are very important, as are colors or lighting, and furniture should be fundamental. A great example is when a sofa resembles a beautiful painting. — Which room can you call your favorite? — I consider the living room to be the most important room in the house. Firstly, it is the center of the house, where all family members gather together, but at the same time it is a social space where friends meet. Therefore, if properly arranged, the living room can also reveal our personality.
-What should a designer be able to do?In what direction should he develop? - The main quality of any designer is passion, passion and more passion. Although, of course, you can’t do without professionalism, so you need to be able to make a beautiful sketch. But you shouldn’t only do the creation, you need to combine high technology and traditional craftsmanship, and also focus on the entire process - from the birth of an idea to production and presentation of your creation to the public, so that the product eventually hits the market. - What movies do you like? - In movies, I look at the interiors, at their elegance. For example, in the movie “A Single Man” by American designer and director Tom Ford, the main character lives in a very beautiful and sophisticated house.
Famous architect: Giulio Cappellini's ideas for interior design
