# Pierre Yovanovitch's 'Eighteen Interiors': Where Architecture Meets Music The French designer's new monograph showcases spaces of understated luxury and grace. - **Source:** [Yatzer | Live Beautifully. Explore Endlessly.](https://brifing.si/source/57804b69-e268-401e-a34d-76c69a2bf2e6) - **Published:** 2026-09-01 - **Topic:** [Design & UX](https://brifing.si/c/design) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/85140359-2554-4937-8751-2abf2b69ac57 ## Yovanovitch's Design Philosophy Pierre Yovanovitch develops a distinctive design language that avoids conventional approaches in interior design. Before founding his studio in 2001, Yovanovitch designed menswear for Pierre Cardin. He treats spaces as 'total works of art,' where design emerges at the intersection of form, material, technique, and creative instinct. Influenced particularly by French Art Deco, the designer is considered one of the rare practitioners of this ensemble approach in contemporary design. ## The Book's Scope Published by Rizzoli, 'Eighteen Interiors' brings together 18 significant projects by Yovanovitch, spanning from Paris to London, Istanbul to the Swiss Alps. This collection reflects the designer's context-specific approach to spaces and clients. The book also features a foreword by Luca Guadagnino, an opening essay by Jared Goss, and a conversation between Claire Chazal and Daniel Harding exploring architecture-music affinities. ## The Ensemblier Approach Yovanovitch works as what historian Jared Goss describes as an 'ensemblier' - a holistic designer who personally designs or commissions every element from architectural shells to the smallest fittings. This fundamentally differs from traditional interior decoration that assembles pre-existing objects. His 120-strong team across Paris and New York executes this comprehensive vision through architecture, furniture making, and upholstery. ## Signature Design Elements Yovanovitch's projects stand out through sculptural command of volume, evocative use of color, and masterful proportions. Contrary to modernist tendencies to reject the past, his aesthetic engages in dialogue with history. In Paris's Quartier Latin apartment, recurring arches and rounded furniture soften gallery-like spaces, while commissioned stained glass and frescoes showcase artisanal craftsmanship. ## Material and Spatial Dialogues The Suvretta project in Saint Moritz presents a contemporary interpretation of Alpine vernacular: timber-lined volumes meet rough-hewn stone fireplaces, voluptuous textiles, and contemporary art. In his Istanbul project, a waved timber ceiling and signature spiral staircase translate water movement into architecture. Yovanovitch establishes strong contextual connections through deliberate material choices in each location. ## Art and Design Collaborations An avid art collector himself, Yovanovitch integrates art into every project, collaborating with both established and emerging artists on site-specific installations. The Trocadéro apartment reinterprets French modernism through a buttery-soft palette, clean lines, and material honesty, complemented by bespoke furniture and vintage pieces that complete the space's character. ## Global Project Portfolio The featured projects demonstrate both the consistency and flexibility of Yovanovitch's design language. From New York to Hélène Darroze at London's The Connaught, this diversity proves the designer's ability to adapt to different cultural contexts. Each project presents a unique narrative that bridges clients' personal histories with architectural legacies of spaces. ## Contributions to Design's Future Eighteen Interiors transcends being just a monograph. Yovanovitch's approach champions values like holistic design, respect for craftsmanship, and dialogue with art in interior spaces. His site-specific, timeless designs offer a sustainable alternative to fast-consumption culture. This book serves as an essential reference for design enthusiasts and professionals alike, documenting an influential contemporary design philosophy. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.yatzer.com/pierre-yovanovitch-eighteen-interiors-rizzoli — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._