Exterior The Złota 44 building by architect Daniel Libeskind
Dining area The table, by Victoria Yakusha for her ‘Faina’
collection, is paired with a ‘Spade’ chair by Faye Toogood, a wooden
‘Mary ’s’ chair by Matthew Hilton for De La Espada and a ‘Shibari’
ceiling light by Kateřina Handlová for Bomma. The rug is by Helmut
Lang for Henzel Studio Stockist details on p194
EVERYTHING HAS
BEEN SK ILFU LLY
ARRANGED INTO
STAGE-LIKE SET PIECES,
CREATING ZONES
OF CONTEMPLATION
THE TREND
When it comes to homes, luxury is no longer defined
purely in terms of sleek materials and architectural lines.
In fact, high-end style is waking up to the calming influence
of nature – from the irregular grain of timber to the
sensual forms of furniture by the likes of Faye Toogood,
Christophe Delcourt and Rick Owens. It’s a marriage of
the best elements of ultra-modern design with softer
touches. We’re labelling the look Contemporary Organic,
and its relaxing and grounding effect is evident in this
apartment’s interior, conceived by Konrad Kudraszow,
the Polish-born founder of interior design gallery Kooku.THE HOME
When Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind designed
Złota 44, a 52-storey residential tower in Warsaw, he was
looking to capture the spirit of a city resurgent. Completed
in 2017, it is now one of the most prestigious addresses in
Poland, with its silhouette, inspired by the wings of a soaring
eagle, symbolic of the capital’s renewed sense of freedom.
Located on the 45th floor of Libeskind’s skyscraper, this
200-square-metre one-bedroom residence has been
transformed by Konrad, whose company Kooku is known
for sourcing unique pieces that have been handmade using
raw materials. His rarefied designs bring a gentleness to
this modern interior, lending the sharp lines of its concrete
ceilings, American walnut flooring, travertine bathroom
and black marble kitchen a more sensual quality.
‘I wanted to transfer the soul of a post-factory loft interior
into this ultra-modern apartment,’ Konrad says of this
space in which sculptural furniture made of wood, jesmonite
and alabaster is paired with artworks by local creatives. In
the living room, Jarosław Perszko’s marble wall sculpture
offers a dynamic contrast to the items surrounding it.
Everything has been skilfully arranged into stage-like set
pieces, creating zones of contemplation.
To harmonise the look, Konrad chose a limited palette
of whites, blacks and earthy tones, with the only additional
shades introduced organically through the vast windows.
‘I left the walls white to provide a neutral backdrop, but
also so that they can be coloured with daylight – from
bright white through to delicate beige and grey, and brilliant
orange at sunset,’ explains Konrad. ‘Even 45 floors up,
nature plays a huge role in this design.’ kookudesign.com138 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK AU G U S T 2019