The first thing we noticed when visiting the apartment in downtown Boston was the incredible view of the city. The urban canvas opened up in front of us through alternating volumes of high-rise buildings, prompting thoughts about the structural uniformity of cities — the connection between contemporary urban forms and their ancient predecessors through simple geometric shapes and volumes. We  wanted to reflect client’s interest in architecture through references to ancient history, prehistoric cities, and by deconstructing these stone blocks down to grains of sand and dunes.

Following the same principles of reinterpreting imagery, we developed a unique form for the table that extends into the kitchen island. The tinted glass backsplash reflects the cityscape, creating a contrast between the regular geometry of the modern metropolis and the irregular forms of the island-table. This contrast is reinforced by Minjae Kim’s chairs, rough-cut from wood.

Referencing ancient architecture, the idea continues to evolve through deconstruction — from the unique stonework of antiquity to images of time-worn ruins in the sand, and from there to the dunes themselves.  Each reference leads us to visual forms, patterns, and techniques that later appear in selected artworks, lighting, and furniture, and become the foundation for custom-made pieces.
Stone masonry becomes the rug pattern by Atelier Février, and a carved stone object by Ian Collings. The rhythm of sand patterns brings us to the Dune sofa by Pierre Paulin. The natural wave forms on the sand remind us of tension-shaped structures — leading us to the bench by Atelier Saigon and vintage lights by Ennio Chiggio for Emmezeta, 1970s.

The bed, as if assembled from stones, by Faina, paired with an asymmetrical pendant light of our own design. DS-602 sofa by De Sede, dividing the space into two functional zones - sleeping area and make up/dressing area with a custom lacquered vanity table.