Soft power ~ the new office
This study in tonal minimalism explores the tension between institutional functionality and organic form. The arched niche, originally structural, became a focal point once layered with reflective texture and sculptural lighting. A desk from the late Bauhaus period inspired the layout, encouraging axial balance without rigid repetition. Amanda integrated live plants not as decoration but as compositional devices, drawing the eye across the horizontal plane while softening the severity of the furniture.
Work from homestead
The brief was to create a space that felt both private and alive. The color story, rooted in deep teal, raw oak, and ochre, draws from 1970s interiors but updates the palette with saturated restraint. Built-in shelving frames the room, serving both functional and spatial roles. Amanda’s process emphasized natural light mapping, ensuring the green outside became an integral part of the composition. Finishes were chosen for their tactility: lacquered wood, woven upholstery, and unpolished brass.
Parisian night life
This concept began with a study of proportion and texture, using the exaggerated scale of the modular seating to counterbalance the formality of the marble fireplace. The green mohair was selected not only for its saturated tone but for its visual weight, anchoring the room without relying on conventional symmetry. Vintage lighting and raw wood details introduce a rhythm of soft contrast, while sheer drapery plays with natural light to diffuse the edges of the architectural envelope.