"10 Questions to an Interior Designer" is a series of short talks inspired by the series "10 Questions to...".This time our attention is turned to interior architects. In today's episode, Joanna Fabjańska of LUVA architecture talks about her approach to design.
Joanna Fabjanska - a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Lodz. She has been involved in interior design since 2017. She gained valuable knowledge and experience in Warsaw design studios, specializing in foreign projects in Belgium, Norway, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Spain, among others. In interiors, she values individualism and boldness, which contribute to uniqueness. She loves good, sustainable design and 1920s design.
1 Home for me is.
The people who create it and the energy that comes from their presence. A house becomes a living story about its inhabitants. It reflects their characters, tastes and passions. Every object, color or detail speaks of who its homeowners are. It's a space that breathes their stories - both everyday and special.
2 The key to successful interior design is.
A clear vision that stems from clarified needs and a desire to express oneself, one's character and lifestyle. The interior should tell the story of its owner, be full of authenticity and soul. When it comes to commercial projects, which dominate my work, the most important thing is a coherent, well-thought-out concept of the place. It is what makes the space stand out from the competition, draws attention and becomes memorable. A well-designed commercial interior is not only eye-catching, but more importantly, it evokes emotions that make visitors/customers want to return to it. It's a space that exudes a certain energy and creates an experience that stays with visitors.
3 I look for inspiration....
In different places. When I start working on a project, a kind of mechanism is triggered in my head that makes it present in my thoughts continuously. It's a kind of thought process that continues until the very end of implementation. From that point on, every thing I review, every place I visit, becomes a potential source of inspiration. I filter everything through the prism of the interior I am currently designing. I often draw inspiration from clothing collections, movies, magazines, iconic architecture. Designing is a constant exchange between what I experience and what I want to convey in a given interior.
4 In working with a developer, the most important thing is....
Mutual trust and a similar sense of aesthetics. The investor's trust allows me to fully use my creative potential and more boldly propose solutions that perfectly reflect the idea of the project.
5 My favorite design style is...
I don't like to limit myself to one particular design style. I am certainly close to Italian modernism and the Danish approach in bold color combinations.
6. the most valuable object in my home is....
It is difficult to choose one. They are books, paintings and "candy" lamps made of Venetian Murano glass.
7. The most common mistake in self-decoration is....
Customers try to combine too many elements they like. They want to put in one interior everything that caught their eye, without paying attention to the coherence and harmony of the whole composition. As a result, the space becomes chaotic, it lacks a clear concept, and the various styles and elements begin to compete with each other instead of complementing each other. The key to a successful decor lies in moderation, conscious selection of details and consistent adherence to a certain stylistic direction.
8 My favorite material is.
I like all materials that are not imitation. What has been catching my eye lately is poplar topiary, opalescent metal, luxe.
9.A trend that I would like to see pass away already is....
Slats and poor quality wallpaper.
10. I would like, someday to live....
In a stone Italian barn.
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