En Passant par la Demeure
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Book Description
En passant par la demeure is a vivid photographic tour of one French country home and garden. The noted interior designer Jean-Loup Daraux walks the reader through his marvelous house located in the south of France, in the Camargue region. The residence is a stunning showcase of French country interior design.
For Daraux, the words "en passant" are not unlike a manifesto. He revels in creating relatively simple yet elegant spaces which generate the impression that everything was designed and rendered in passing, or as he says, "as if by magic."
The book is divided into five sections, the first four correspond to the seasons of the year. While following a path through the house, and through the seasons, Daraux comments on diverse subjects helping the reader to discover and appreciate all the fascinating aspects of his home. Along the way he reveals a few secrets that helped him design the house in a rich French country style. The fifth section of the book, entitled "En passant par le chantier," includes intriguing vignettes of some of the painstaking restoration work and shows details of flooring, fabrics, and furniture used in the house.
Large format photographs throughout the book masterfully convey the atmosphere of the house and evoke the particular luminosity of each of the seasons. Plans and colorful quotations are printed twenty-four vellum pages placed throughout this luxurious volume.
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About the Author
Jean-Loup Daraux has been an interior designer for many years and has worked on residences for several noted clients. His work has appeared in several publications worldwide, including Coté Sud and Veranda.
Jean-Michel Wilmotte's design studio has completed a number of projects in France, primarily interiors for museums.
Mario Ciampi has been an architectural photographer for over twenty years and his images have appeared in numerous publications worldwide.
En Passant par la Demeure,Jean-Loup Daraux,Jean-Michel Wilmotte,Mario Ciampi,Verba Volant,0954428811,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Design - General,Interior design
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