Hugo Toro in fact custom-designed a large part of the furniture but also the lighting and carpets. It was necessary to adapt to the extraordinary volumes, to work on a certain verticality, as evidenced by the monumental staircase at the entrance which he wanted to adorn with an equally monumental chrome and Murano glass chandelier measuring seven meters high. height. Omnipresent, vintage brings a lively and timeless side to the project, many historic pieces were found at auctions, such as the Brazilian bar in carved wood which gives character to the living room, or even at the flea market. We also note a lot of work around light, color and textures, a mix of raw materials and sophisticated materials. If the master bathroom stands out with an all-over green onyx, the adjoining bedroom offers a cozy softness with its raised bed and its walls covered in stretched fabric, and we can observe handles in the shape of horns of gazelle on cupboard doors: “The invitation to travel is always very present in my work. It was important to me to create a nomadic patchwork of references that was warm and adapted to this family. »
On Maurice Calka’s Boomerang desk in 1971, a metal lamp (Wilmotte). In front, a Net Chair 10 aluminum chair by Nacho Carbonell (Carpenters Workshop Gallery). Orion pendant lamp by Max Sauze, 1960. Custom rug by Hugo Toro.
Directed by Sarah de Beaumont, assisted by Noelann Bourgade, Photos by William Jess Laird
On the onyx marble wall of the bathroom, a custom-made alabaster and bronze sconce by Hugo Toro. Faucets, Grand Central collection (THG). Travertine floor.
Directed by Sarah de Beaumont, assisted by Noelann Bourgade, Photos by William Jess Laird
From Parisian classicism to brutalism
His personal touch also appears in the artistic direction of the works and in particular his own paintings which are evident here even if they were produced independently. So his canvas Echo of the mangrove always seems to have taken pride of place in the living room and gives it a welcome touch of exoticism. Exoticism is also in order with the lacquered wooden ceiling, the rattan daybeds and the multiple cacti surrounding the indoor swimming pool and, on the top floor, the winter garden with its terrace: “These two little nuggets at the top and bottom allow you to use the place in winter and summer alike and have this invitation to travel”explains the creator.
