Interview with Simon Kerbiriou, Interior Designer for Mon Maître Carré

We caught up with Simon Kerbiriou, Interior Designer for Mon Maître Carré Mon Maître Carré, to find out more about how he goes about his day-to-day work. Passionate about his profession, Simon talks to us about his career, his various projects and his design influences... An inspiring encounter! What is your background and why did you choose to become an interior designer? What is your background and why did you choose to become an interior architect? What is your background and why did you choose to become an interior designer? After completing a science baccalaureate, I took a refresher course in applied arts and then went on to do a BTS in Space and Volume Communication Design, a multi-disciplinary course that enabled me to work in a number of areas, from creation in space to scenography, including window design, packaging and graphic design. I didn't want to specialise in one particular field, believing that they feed off each other and that specialisation isn't acquired at school but on the job, in a constantly evolving field. My final choice was interior design, which I feel is the area where my creativity is best expressed. I love the idea of creating worlds by working with what already exists and the constraints that, whether budgetary or technical, act as a kind of guide for our creativity. After completing a science baccalaureate, I took a refresher course in applied arts and then went on to do a BTS in Space and Volume Communication Design, a multi-disciplinary course that enabled me to tackle a number of areas, from creation in space to scenography, including window design, packaging and graphic design. I didn't want to specialise in one particular field, believing that they feed off each other and that specialisation isn't acquired at school but on the job, in a constantly evolving field. My final choice was interior design, which I feel is the area where my creativity is best expressed. I like the idea of creating worlds by working with what already exists and the constraints that, whether budgetary or technical, act as a kind of guide for our creativity. What is your working method and what are the elements you need to take into account at the start of a project? What is your working method and what factors should you take into account at the start of a project? What is your working method, and what factors should you take into account at the start of a project? In my opinion, the most important thing is to get to know the client's personality, to understand their 'inner world', a bit like a psychoanalyst, able to understand the client's aspirations from a simple phrase or image. In my opinion, the most important thing is to get to know the customer's personality, to understand their 'inner world', a bit like a psychoanalyst, able to understand the customer's aspirations from a simple sentence or image. That's why architects and interior designers need to be constantly on the lookout for new ideas in every field, to widen our field of possibilities and increase the chances that the world developed for a project will match that of the customer. This monitoring is a job that never really stops and that we do more or less consciously. That's why architects and interior designers need to be constantly on the lookout in all areas, to widen our field of possibilities and increase the chances that the world developed for a project will match that of the client. This monitoring is work that never really stops and that we do more or less consciously. The notion of budget is also important, as it will guide our choices in terms of materials, furniture and finishes. Budget is also an important consideration, as it will influence our choice of materials, furniture and finishes. Dining room by Simon Kerbiriou Dining room by Simon Kerbiriou Dining room by Simon Kerbiriou What type of clients do you work with? What type of clients do you work with? What type of customers do you work with? At the moment, I mainly work with private individuals. I'm also working on an office design project for a Parisian start-up. Eventually, I'd like to work on larger projects such as hotel lobbies. This kind of project is the ideal playground for designing spaces that are impressive in their size and scenographic character. I want to create spaces where the body and mind are free to wander as they please. For the moment, I'm working mainly with private clients. I also have an office design project under way for a Parisian start-up. Eventually, I'd like to work on larger-scale projects such as hotel lobbies. This kind of project is the ideal playground for designing spaces that are impressive in their size and scenographic character. I want to create spaces where the body and mind are free to wander as they please. What has been your most exciting project and why? What has been your most exciting project and why? What has been your most exciting project and why? My most exciting project was carrying out a study for Mon Maître Carré: a mansion in the north of France. A large-scale project, it allowed me to experiment with new ways of conceiving space by mixing old elements, which take account of the historic character of the place, with radically opposed elements, ranging from ultra-modern lighting to geometric structures that look like they've come straight out of a science fiction film. Conceived as a timeline, this creation is a collision between eras, giving the impression of moving through a motley gallery of art, where past, present and future come together. My most exciting project was a study for Mon Maître Carré, a mansion in the north of France. A large-scale project, it allowed me to experiment with new ways of conceiving space by mixing old elements, which take account of the historic character of the place, with radically opposed elements, ranging from ultra-modern lighting to geometric structures straight out of a science fiction film. Conceived as a timeline, this creation is a collision between eras, giving the impression of moving through a motley gallery of art where past, present and future mingle. Why did you choose to work with Why did you choose to work with Mon Maître Carré Mon Maître Carré Mon Maître Carré and what does it and what does it bring you? bring you? During my web searches I stumbled across the Mon Maître Carré website during my web searches I stumbled across the Mon Maître Carré website during my web searches I stumbled across the Mon Maître Carré website during my web searches I stumbled across the Mon Maître Carré website during my web searches I stumbled across the Mon Maître Carré website during my web searches . I liked the concept because I'm not very good at communicating and, when you start out as a freelancer, finding customers can quickly become a headache. I liked the concept because I'm not very good at communicating and, when you start out as a freelancer, finding customers can quickly become a headache. Mon Maître Carré Mon Maître Carré has the merit of offering us a large and varied pool of projects, so that we can concentrate on the more stimulating aspects of our profession. It's then up to us to stand out for our sensitivity and expertise. The principle of putting 3 architects in competition with each other is a step in the right direction, and encourages us to go the extra mile at all times, to discover new products, construction principles and materials that are likely to appeal to our customers. The principle of putting 3 architects in competition with each other is a step in the right direction, encouraging people to go beyond the call of duty and discover new products, construction principles and materials that will appeal to customers. What's interesting is that we have access to the designs of our competitors at the end of a competition, which means that both winners and losers can 'feed' on the vision and creative process of other architects for our future projects. The interesting thing is that we have access to the designs of our competitors at the close of a competition, which means that, win or lose, we can 'feed' on the vision and creative process of other architects for our future projects. Bedroom by Simon Kerbiriou Bedroom by Simon Kerbiriou Bedroom by Simon Kerbiriou What is your latest project? What is your latest project? What's your latest project? The refurbishment of a studio apartment into a bedroom suite, in a style that is both elegant and modern. Conceived as a cocoon in the heart of Paris, this project opens up the city and is inspired by the suites of Parisian palaces, where warm, noble materials come together. The conversion of a studio into a master suite, in a style that is both elegant and modern. This project, designed as a cocoon in the heart of Paris, opens up the view of the city and is inspired by the suites of Parisian palaces, where warm, noble materials come together. Who are your favourite designers and why? Who are your favourite designers and why? Who are your favourite designers and why? I particularly like the work of Poul Henningsen, and in particular his luminaires, which are imagined as light-reflecting machines. Influenced by the urban scene of the 1920s and based on a very thorough scientific study, as well as by the arrival of the electricity fairy, he is one of the best representatives of this new period when artificial light changed our perception of nightlife forever. He was a prolific creator in many other fields, such as architecture, musical composition and writing, and was able to highlight the bridges that existed between all these disciplines. I particularly like the work of Poul Henningsen, and in particular his luminaires, which are imagined as light-reflecting machines. Influenced by the urban scene of the 1920s and based on a very thorough scientific study, as well as by the arrival of the electricity fairy, he is one of the best representatives of this new period when artificial light forever changed our perception of nightlife. He was a prolific creator in many other fields, such as architecture, musical composition and writing, and was able to highlight the bridges that existed between all these disciplines. 1- Glass and brass coffee table by Willy Daro - 1970 Glass and brass coffee table by Willy Daro - 1970 Glass and brass coffee table by Willy Daro - 1970 2- Revolving suspension lamp by Henri Mathieu - 1970 Revolving suspension lamp by Henri Mathieu - 1970 Revolving suspension lamp by Henri Mathieu - 1970 3- Artifort "Tongue" armchair in red fabric by Pierre Paulin - 1960 Artifort "Tongue" armchair in red fabric by Pierre Paulin - 1960 Artifort "Tongue" armchair in red fabric by Pierre Paulin - 1970 1960 Artifort "Tongue" armchair in red fabric by Pierre Paulin - 1960 4- RS25 vintage floral pendant by Cadovius - 1960 RS25 vintage floral pendant by Cadovius - 1960 RS25 vintage floral pendant by Cadovius - 1960 5- Red copper pendant by Johannes Hammerborg - 1960 Red copper pendant by Johannes Hammerborg - 1960 Red copper pendant by Johannes Hammerborg - 1960

Interview with Simon Kerbiriou, Interior Designer for Mon Maître Carré

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