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WHAT HAS INFORMED AND INSPIRED YOUR DESIGN AESTHETIC? My passion for design came naturally from a young age. I have drawn inspiration from travelling, different cultures and art. Collaborations with architects, clients and industry luminaries have influenced my aesthetic. In recent years, my connections with designers who work for the Boffi collection have shaped my philosophy. I consider myself a purist. Also influential has been my experience in multi-disciplined design firms, such as my previous business, Pike Withers. I have worked on residential, hospitality and commercial interiors which have given me well-rounded experience and, I would say, a holistic approach. IS THERE A COMMON ELEMENT OR APPROACH THAT RUNS THROUGH ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR WORK? The site drives my approach as much as listening to the clients’ needs and understanding their personality. I always try to be flexible with my aesthetic to work with the vision of the space that the clients have. I don’t like to offer a standard solution but to create something unique that reflects their style. WHAT APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT THE SITE OF BOFFI STUDIO AND WHAT DID THE ALTERATIONS ENTAIL? The historic building and our creative neighbours who reside in the building. It is the perfect canvas to showcase the lifestyle we deliver in line with the strong brand image that Boffi has worldwide. Another appealing aspect is that it isn’t an obvious site for a showroom, more of a destination for design enthusiasts. Location and accessibility for our clients is key and Darlinghurst is a fabulous location in those terms. We opened up the facade in early 2013 to create more natural light and visibility from the street. In mid-2017, we expanded to the first floor with an apartment to further showcase the Boffi and Depadova collections. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED INTERIORS? A Boffi interior! Now that Boffi has acquired Depadova, a beautiful Milanese furniture brand, we offer our clients a complete and balanced