Dirand has built a career on incorporating a quintessentially French style of design into otherwise minimalist interiors. In his hands, minimalism becomes the canvas for a portrait of a few classical elements, such as a parquet floor or a gilded bronze doorknob. In his elegantly spare Paris apartment, architect-of-the-moment Joseph […]

Joseph Dirand has made a name for himself with Parisian institutions like Monsieur Bleu and the Chloé flagship store, having worked in destinations as far flung as Beijing, New York and Mexico. Whether working east or west on the globe, his instantly recognizable, clean minimalist style is always perfectly balanced between hot and cold –having […]