Timothy Corrigan, known for his impeccable eye and deep knowledge of French history and architecture, will inspire both Francophile and fans of Timeless Design when the celebrated designer arrives in San Francisco next month to discuss his latest book “At home in France: Inspiration and style in the city”.
The illustrated talk, the book signing and the wine reception is sponsored by the Institute for Classic Architecture and Art and will take place on May 1st in the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco.
Corrigan, a native Los Angeles, will offer an insight into the pages of his third book, which are sprayed with beautiful pictures and thoughtful insights into the designs of his great Parisian apartment, just a few steps from the Eiffel Tower and his recently renovated chattu from the 18th century at almost 100 acres in Frances Loire Valley.
Since his company was founded in 1998, Corrigan has set up offices in Paris and Los Angeles. Grand Design projects around the globe completed; In many high-end designer lists such as Architectural Digets AD100, the Elle Decor A list, the top 40 designer of the Robb Report in the World and 1stdibs 50; designed collections; And presented his projects in fine protective magazines. And he is the only American who was honored by the French Heritage Society for his restoration of several national landmarks.
“At home in France” (Rizzoli, 2024, 65 US dollars) also treats readers with the tips and advice tested with the time and travel on topics such as antiques in Paris, hanging art in French style, organized with swing and exploration of the French landscape.
“I spent a large part of my life in France and appreciate so much of what it has to offer in terms of styles and history,” he said. “This book is essentially a love letter to France and everything I have learned and love. I hope it inspires the readers to explore the country and everything it has to offer.”
At the event, he will work the joys of decorating and life in France, tips on some of his favorite places in Paris and “How to work for the way they live, work, wherever, work.”
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Comfortable life in his house is a philosophical thread that affects his work. It was what became the Emir from Qatar to the customer.
“He visited one of my projects and said:” It's beautiful, but it's so comfortable, “he said.
High-end design may look beautiful in rooms or on magazine sides, but if they are not comfortable, they don't work visually.
“It is comfort at first, comfort last, always comfort,” he said.
He never stranged it.
“When I was appointed AD100 by Architectural Digest for the first time, she pointed out that I kept the revolutionary concept that the most beautiful space in the world was not successful, even if it wasn't comfortable and worth living,” he said. “Well, that does not seem to be this novel of a concept, but at that time comfort was not as important as today.”
At that time, the industry was very much about what a room looked like and not how it worked, especially with regard to traditional design. “
Instead, it is his approach to give the appearance of European elegance with the ease of California Casual.
“If you can have a mixture of the two of them, you have the best of both worlds,” he said. “It is not necessary to sacrifice beauty for comfort or vice versa. There are as many wonderful performance fabrics and carpets on the market that feel as good as their sensitive counterparts.”
He and his team will even apply sea paint to furniture surfaces when the concern for white rings is eliminated, which are left by a hot cup of coffee or a wet glass.
“We have seen all beautiful rooms who say:” You see, but don't even remember to really live here, “he said.
Instead, Corrigan wants people that people deliberately think of ways to make their houses beautiful with a deliberate feeling of lightness.
“Do you feel enough to put your feet on something or put a glass on a table without worrying about leaving a mark?” he said. “Can you let the children play in the room without being afraid that they will ruin something? Is that essential.”
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It is in these rooms “where people feel like at home, greeted and surrounded by beauty and can really be their best in such environments,” he said. “Now, more than ever, it is important to make your home a special place where you feel safe, nourished and joyful.”
Details: The reception and the book signing for Timothy Corrigans “At home in France” will take place on May 1st at 6 p.m. in the Fort Mason's Building D in the 2 Marina Blvd. in San Francisco. The lecture follows at 7 p.m. Entry is 60 US dollars for non -members and 20 US dollars for students and aspiring design professionals. For more information and to receive tickets, see Classifisch-nocal.org.
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