- SKU: 9782875501615
- BARCODE: 9782875501615
- VENDOR: BooksCloud
Tristan Du Plessis: Design Narratives - Hardcover
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by Wim Pauwels (Editor)
Tristan Du Plessis is an internationally award-winning interior architect based in Cape Town, South Africa. His boutique design studio specializes in signature projects. With 15 years of experience in the hospitality design industry, the studio's portfolio features some of the most talked-about hospitality destinations worldwide.
Tristan Du Plessis has established himself as one of the most dynamic interior architects working today, with projects spanning Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the United States. This monograph presents 10 significant works from this studio, created in the first decade since founding it in 2015, each demonstrating his ability to blend cultural context, craftsmanship, and contemporary design. Ristorante Loren reimagines coastal Italian dining with refined modernity while SAN Beach in Dubai exemplifies large-scale resort luxury. The Cullinan introduces a sophisticated approach to the traditional steakhouse, and Terre Paisible Spa reflects a philosophy of wellness and natural integration. In Shanghai, Louis Vuitton entrusted Du Plessis with a flagship dining experience, while in Miami, Giselle showcases the glamour and energy of nightlife design. South Africa provides the backdrop for three defining projects: the heritage-driven Gorgeous George Hotel, the innovative dining destination FYN, and the immersive entertainment venue Alice & Fifth. Finally, Clay demonstrates the studio's ability to design spaces that foster intimacy and community. Together, these projects trace the evolution of a practice that is at once globally recognized and deeply connected to place.
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