#contemporaryclassicism

There’s power in classic symmetry and a refined envelope. It has the strength to let dynamic line and vivid hue play in free spirit. 

Great Room - Contemporary Classicism- Design by Regina Sturrock Design Inc. 

A fresh wrap of warm white brings a clean and sculptural appeal to Palladian arches and stepped profiles in this luxury Great Room.  

Satin draperies touch the robust ceiling coffers and are an integral part of the classic envelope. They don’t distract with extraneous detail. Rather, they inhabit the two storey space with a tailored glamour. An extra long pleated heading is proportionate with the tall volumes and is accented with a cobalt satin band - an understated detail that makes every difference.   

 Great Room- Contemporary Classicism- Design by Regina Sturrock Design Inc.

The architecture is grand and equally gracious because it sits back in quiet refinement so that all manner of contemporary verve can make big statements. Saturated hues of peacock, magenta and cobalt, along with artful swirls in textile, connect and embolden sophisticated elements. 

Carpet- Contemporary Classicism- Design by Regina Sturrock Design Inc.

A custom carpet of silver silk swirls is the dynamic grounding for a central arrangement of silver-white linen sofas. They embrace a large custom table of glass and Macassar ebony with a fine outline of polished nickel. The elegant ensemble provides a clean canvas for organic sculpture and vivid colour to dance. 

Tiers of clear and deep surface are a showcase for colourful art glass and brilliant silver forms.   

Art glass and sculpture - Contemporary Classicism- Design by Regina Sturrock Design Inc.

Luxury textiles play in beautiful juxtaposition from velvet, ribboned satin and embroidery to clean linen.

Luxury textiles- Contemporary Classicism- Design by Regina Sturrock Design Inc.

Stepped panels and profiles of cast stone provide a reliable backdrop for modern form, silvered mirror and colourful eglomise - a charming and cosmopolitan statement.  

Modern meets classic form- Contemporary Classicism- Design by Regina Sturrock Design Inc.

Not Aphrodite, not Madonna.

She is the quiet current beneath both.

Her flesh is carved with the patience of centuries,

yet her gaze spills with the sorrow of all things impermanent.

She offers no answers, only a gesture—

open palms, like a spring in drought,

like甘露—heaven’s grace falling softly

onto the cracked skin of a world still learning how to pray.

From the silence of the chisel,

a woman emerges, not as muse but as miracle.

Still, and yet flowing.

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"Whimsical Intersections: Lutyens' Nurseries and Magritte's Bowler Hats in Architectural Harmony"

In the quaint tapestry of history, the unexpected intersection of Sir Edwin Lutyens and the whimsical world of Peter Pan unveils a delightful connection. Beyond being the revered architect, Lutyens shared a friendship with J.M. Barrie, the creative mind behind Peter Pan, the lost boys, and the Darling children. Intriguingly, Lutyens designed the original sets for Barrie's play, laying the foundation for a charming collaboration.

The enchantment doesn't stop there. Barrie's vivid description of the Darling children's nursery is said to have found inspiration in Lutyens' own children's nursery at Bloomsbury Square. Lutyens, known for his architectural brilliance, displayed a unique affinity for children. His creativity soared when crafting nurseries, introducing circular designs to eliminate the concept of a child being sent to a corner—a Victorian practice now obsolete.

Lutyens took joy in designing nurseries and their furnishings, often incorporating whimsical elements. Some nurseries featured secret windows at floor level for crawling toddlers to peer out, while others, like the circular one, ensured no child would face the indignity of standing in a naughty corner.

This whimsical approach to nurturing spaces for children echoes the surreal art of René Magritte. The bowler hat, a recurring motif in Magritte's work, symbolizes ordinary objects with hidden powers, challenging viewers to reconsider their surroundings. Magritte believed that the bowler hat represented the anonymity of the middle-class man, a character without distinctiveness, blending into the crowd.

In the 20th century, artists grappled with a sense of disconnection and sought to build imaginary spaces through words—a response to the dissolved sense of self. Lutyens' circular nursery and Magritte's bowler hat stand as symbols, one challenging Victorian norms, the other questioning societal conformity.

Grand Classicism and Contemporary Joie de Vivre: Our Contemporary Classicism Project

A dynamic weave of contemporary graces classical architecture. This is our Contemporary Classicism project and it tells a story. 

This home is tailored. It evolved into a 'one-of-a-kind' home over three years of customization and curating as a 'from-the-ground-up' project. It is now on the finalists list of this year's SBID International Design Awards!

The grand Palladian-inspired volumes are 'gallery-white' fresh and richly layered with stepped profiles. The narrative lies in the personality infused into these beautiful bones.

A rhythm of dynamic line and brilliant jewel tones of peacock, cobalt and magenta bring soul to this home. The majestic architecture can support these in perfect balance.

The Great Room is centrally located and is architecturally breathtaking with its double-sided fireplace, symmetrical arched openings and the double-height window wall. The window wall speaks pure sophistication being framed with floor to ceiling satin draperies. The panels are defined with long, clean box-pleated headings and are outlined with wide inset bands of cobalt blue. These statuesque treatments provide a beautiful connection from ground to ceiling and are a very necessary element in bringing human scale. 

A grouping of three off-white sofas brings an elegant grounding to a very robust and artful area carpet of silver and magenta wool and silk. I love the unexpected and a long contemporary bench with a sleek polished nickel base is fashionably upholstered in a swirl of contemporary embroidery; not usual but certainly full of personality.

The centre piece of the room showcases one of our custom-designed tables tailored specifically for this home. This is a large 54” tiered square cocktail table composed of glass, polished nickel and macassar ebony. A grouping of peacock-coloured art glass and organic silver forms provide an artful and floating composition on both top and bottom shelves. A contemporary rendition of Indian art is the focal point of the room. It’s vibrant and full of symbolism; a truly personalized addition to the space. 

Relying on its clean classicism as a solid backdrop, this striking residence is energized with free contemporary spirit.