The Art of Design Issue 27 2017 | Page 26

26 PROJECT CALCATTA Project ‘Calacatta’ is a space which creates a sense of sanctuary amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a space that is a balm for the soul of its residents. It has been designed by a boutique studio Extravagauza, who promote their style as a unique combination of aestheticism and functionality, which they call ‘Attractive Minimalism’. This approach has its origin in their fascination with simple minimalistic forms which are enriched with extravagant, luxury elements attractive to the human eye. An extravagant touch in the form of a calacatta marble wall, in this instance, acts as a blank canvas for other, carefully chosen, features.