We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Thiago Mondini about their original and creative Residential Interior design work. Thiago Mondini is an award-winning architectural designer, that makes our world a better place with their original residential interior works.
Thiago Mondini ("TM") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Hidden Residential Interior. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
TM : This design is an expansion of an existing apartment. A whole new space was built over a terrace to accommodate the social spaces of the residence. The main idea was to create a functional space where the family could spend the days together and also to store all the memorabilia.
TM : I wanted to achieve a meaningful space, where memories would be created and kept as a treasure in the future of each family member.
TM : I hope the family has the best moments in this award winning design.
TM : Circa 1 year, since the inicial concepts until the finished result.
TM : It was a personal decision of mine to design this apartment this way. The clients were charmed by the project and quickly identified themselves with the concept.
TM : No. It was very personalized.
TM : A couple with one child.
TM : The balance between a minimalist background and a maximalist decor.
TM : The name of this design stands for the panels with hidden cabinets that organize all the storage and equipments behind them.
TM : Sketchup and CAD softwares.
TM : This space was built over na existing terrace. This means that we had serious limitations about the kind of structure, weight, materials that would be selected. Another important aspect is the balance between a minimalist background and a maximalist decoration.
TM : We had to collaborate with engineers specialized in concrete structures and with metal structures. To build over an existing structure was a big challenge!
TM : Technology was important to overcome the structural challenges of building over an existing structure. Also, all the interior elements are themselves highly technological. So we could say that technology is in every aspect of an architectural project or an interior design.
TM : This space was built over na existing terrace. This means that we had serious limitations about the kind of structure, weight, materials that would be selected.
TM : I thought it had the right combination of aspects to be relevant in an international competition.
