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Maison et Objet Paris: The Designer of the Year
Maison Et Objet Paris is almost here! For each exhibition, the winner of Maison&Objet’s prestigious Designer of the Year Award is announced. This award is intended to recognise and honour a designer who excels in the fields of design and decoration around the world. Raphael Navot, who lives in Paris, has been named the winner of the Maison&Objet Designer of the Year Award for the January 2023 edition. Raphael Navot, a multidisciplinary interior designer, will present “The Apothem Lounge” throughout the trade show. This immersive project aims to “portray a visual emotion” by curating an open space that captivates viewers with light and texture.
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Raphael Navot was born in Jerusalem, Israel, in 1977. In 2003, he moved to Paris to study interior architecture and design after graduating from Design Academy Eindhoven with a Bachelor’s degree in Conceptual Design. He has a diverse portfolio of multidisciplinary projects, ranging from hospitality interiors to bespoke and commercial product design, all of which highlight French craftsmanship and talent.
He worked with David Lynch to create the Parisian nightclub Silencio (2011), and Oscar Ono (2016) to create a highly technical line of end-grain flooring and designed 12 families of furniture for Roche Bobois, including couches, tables, rugs, and lamps (2018). However, the designer’s 2017 work on the Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers may have been his most significant project.
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Noble Materials and a Philosophical Approach
I am not sure there is a visual manner that can describe my aesthetics, although all the projects derive from similar values and hopefully establish a uniform style. Natural materials and traditional craft are always present, often bespoke for each project and with certain attributes of organic forms. I often opt to achieve an experience that is somewhat timeless. Timelessness for me is a non-decorative quality that does not refer to trends or certain motives that are associated with a specific period. I often think that good interiors seem as if they have always been there.
Raphael Navot
Breakthrough Projects and Development
Silencio, a joint effort between David Lynch and I, was the first project I am known to have worked on. When I look back, I can see that natural materials were used and that local crafts were already being included. However, in terms of concepts, Hotel National des Arts et Métiers represents my first true breakthrough because it covers so many facets of what I have continued to do up until this point. It was absolutely reasonable for me to redirect the guest’s attention back to what I then referred to as The Natural Future because I had complete independence from a very bold and liberal owner. We had a sizable staff, a sizable budget, and plenty of time—all things that are rare and valuable for any kind of building.
Raphael Navot
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Exploring The Narrative In The Context
I love the idea of teaming with brands because you tap into a story, but I need to understand and endorse their story first. I think what was interesting for me with Roche Bobois is the fact that it is a French brand that works internationally and produces in Europe with high-quality and natural materials. The collaboration with them was extremely pleasant as they have incredible contact with so many artisans and manufacturers. Working on such scale was very exciting as the possibility of manufacturing is very different than working with a gallery.
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About Maison et Objet Paris 2023
Through Maison&Objet, SAFI, a division of Ateliers d’Art de France and RX France, has interacted with and connected the global design, home décor, and lifestyle communities for 27 years. What is its defining feature? Its exceptional ability to foster relationships and business growth at tradeshows and on its digital platform, as well as its excellent ability to identify and highlight trends that will beat the beat of the home design world. Maison&Objet’s mission is to inspire people both online and offline by showcasing talent, sparking connections, and providing inspiration.
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