"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, Maciej Trzcinski of estimental studio talks about his approach to design .
Maciej Trzcinski - a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning at the Warsaw University of Technology. Member of IARP. Co-founder of estimental. studio, which, operating for 5 years, has created from A to Z more than 200 interiors of houses and apartments. He puts emphasis on the high quality of projects and tailoring solutions to individual users.
1 For me, a house is...
A special kind of space with which one establishes an emotional bond. One can own many properties, but usually only one we really call "home".
2.The key to successful interior design is...
Understanding the investor. His passions, fascinations and preferences. It is on the basis of these that a coherent and uncompromising design idea can be created. On the other hand, the trust of the client is essential, without which it is basically impossible to work today.
3 I look for inspiration....
I don't look for them. They come on their own, at the least expected moments. During travels, meetings with people, visits to exhibitions. The best ideas are born in non-obvious moments, when we feel free and have an open mind.
4 In cooperation with an investor, the most important thing is....
Listening, clearly communicating ideas and educating him throughout the process. The investor must understand that he is the most important part of the project - without him there would be no implementation. At our studio, we have also found that providing a clear plan of the design process is key. This ensures that the investor knows exactly what stage he is at and what to expect in future meetings. The last thing is to assure the investor that he can confidently communicate elements that he doesn't quite like. This avoids unnecessary tension.
5 My favorite design style is.
I don't like to assign specific styles to projects. Especially since most often hybrids are created that draw from different ideas and styles. If I were to take a sideways look at my creative preferences, I would call them sentimental eclecticism. Nothing gives me more joy than combining stylistically different elements that together create new and surprising effects.
The 6th most important item in my home is....
Oven. I love to cook for others. Preferably without recipes.
7. the most common mistake made in self-decoration is....
Lack of understanding of the principles of ergonomics and space proportions, and the belief that everything can be figured out at the finishing stage. With each passing year, this process is becoming more advanced and complicated. Lots of new materials, techniques and products are appearing. So you need to have a really broad knowledge to make informed design decisions that will work for more than a year or two.
8 My favorite material is.
Stone. There's something fascinating about it - the realization that pieces made of stone will last long after us and can last for generations to come.
9. trend that I would like to see pass away already is....
Boho and all sorts of decorations that are associated more with short-term fashion than with the actual passions and tastes of the users. Residential interiors are always created for specific people, and they only have real power if the design reflects their tastes and memories.
10 - I would like to live in... someday.
I don't actually have a specific place, but if I could choose, I would opt for Lofoten. There is something amazing and unique about the climate and atmosphere of these islands.
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