2017 AD 100 List: Best Design Projects by Pierre Yovanovitch
It’s not easy to define Pierre Yovanovitch style in one single expression. The “Made in France” signature of interior designer Pierre Yovanovitch can be defined by an extreme luxury feeling.
His projects stand out for their refined sense of architectural scale over ostentation and fickle design trends.
Sleek gray sofas provide a modern contrast to the ornate carved fireplace in a Provence home
Since 2001, prestigious commissions include a 5-star hotel in the heart of Paris, a 17th century château in Provence, high-end contemporary residences in New York as well as the scenographies of a number of international exhibitions.
Sleek gray sofas provide a modern contrast to the ornate carved fireplace in a Provence home
Each commission is conceived as a one-off project tailored to the space as well as the personality and lifestyle of the client.
A true sense of strength and sobriety characterizes a Pierre Yovanovitch interior, achieved through a masterful interplay of harmonious volumes and strict lines softened by lighting and authentic materials – wood, stone, marble, metal.
Yovanovitch created the coziest of seating nooks at this Swiss retreat.
All floors, lighting fixtures and furniture are made to measure, working with an elite network of artisans. An eclectic, curated selection of works by international designers underscores the couture approach. Sobriety, balance, comfort and modernity are his key words. The ultimate perfectionist, Pierre Yovanovitch conceives each project as a work of art.
Curvy furnishings and playful pillows are just as much pieces of art as the paintings on the walls of this living room.
Modus Operandi: “I like to combine vintage masterpieces by the likes of Folke Bensow, James Mont, and Paul Dupré-Lafon with contemporary custom-made pieces.” Clients: Christian Louboutin, the Pinault family.
Another residence’s living space is a lesson in geometry. A crescent sofa topped with plush round pillows faces a minimalist, angular fireplace.
The Next Big Thing: “I am quite sure that a table or piece of art will very soon adapt—in terms of texture, color, shape, functionality—according to your mood.” Favorite Hotel: “Switzerland’s Hotel Rosenlaui, which is steeped in history.” Favorite Building: The Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland. Favorite Garden: Bois des Moutiers in Varengeville-sur-mer, France.