Lázaro Rosa-Violán,
A name that cannot be bypassed in the field of Spanish interior design,
His design works are in more than 50 countries and regions,
Among them, there are Michelin-starred restaurants, beautiful hotels, and warm and unique private residences......
Lázaro has a unique perspective on history and culture, and he has a knack for blending traditional elements with modern style, and he is particularly surprised when it comes to the differences between East and West......
That's why DECO walked into Lázaro's home to see how different styles collide.
Lázaro Rosa-Violán is one of Spain's most iconic interior designers, always leading the way in his designs, working in more than 50 countries, designing countless Michelin-starred restaurants, and designing hotels that transport guests to a different space the moment they step through the door. Freely shuttle between the identities of designers and artists, bringing multi-dimensional surprises beyond imagination, visual and spiritual to the world.
Visiting Lázaro Rosa-Violán was no easy task, and he himself could not be sure in which time zone he would wake up in the day after tomorrow or next week, most likely not from his own bed, but from clients from all over the world. When it comes to his favoured travel destinations, Milan, Paris and Tel Aviv are all on the list. Milan is his source of inspiration, Paris is his love, and Tel Aviv is the essence of the Mediterranean...... The East also has an irresistible attraction for him.
Chinoiserie, a mixture of oriental styles with a focus on China, is even the secret to his place in the global design world. In the 24 hours before DECO's Lázaro shoot, he also had afternoon tea with Shangri-La executives in Hong Kong, giving a shout-out of their projects in Sanya, Hong Kong and Hangzhou. For domestic readers who want to get a glimpse of Lázaro's work, these projects are worth looking forward to.
Minotaurus sculptures are displayed on a round table in the Italian forties style, and a mirror at the back is from LRV.
On the day of DECO's shooting, we were fortunate to see his family's new centaur mythical sculpture, which he created for a new project, which is still only a proof, and will eventually be made into a monument-sized finished product.
Lázaro's home is often full of friends and stars, and in the words of the Chinese people, "there is a lot of talk and laughter, and there is no white exchange". The entire mansion is the work of architect Gaudí, another of Spain's cultural masterpieces, whose work is closely linked to the city of Barcelona. The Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, Casa Batlló are known all over the world...... As everyone knows, this mansion with the prudent and quiet atmosphere of the old Qian family is the first work to receive official recognition during Gaudí's lifetime.
The large white couch in the living room is usually the territory of Weimar's dogs Leon and Cheeky, who are important "Lazaro family members". The chandeliers are from Murano in the 40s, the Scandinavian-style Joints table is in pink oak and the Gualino chair was designed by Oscar Tusquets in 1987. The wood carvings in homage to Le Corbusier are complemented by the works of art on the sides (Daiki Takemoto, 1995). Noia terrazzo floor tiles are from Mosaico.
From Picasso and Calder to Alberto Brie and Gino Severini, the authentic works of the masters are slowly unfolding along the corridors. As soon as you enter the door, you will suspect that you are in an art museum at all. The wonderful thing is that these paintings are constantly evolving, constantly renewed, like Lázaro's private gallery, which is also a part of his favorite part of his home, because each art collection contains the creative inspiration of the masters, and it is also the spiritual nourishment that he constantly absorbs.
The floor-to-ceiling windows are adorned with original art stained glass lattice, creating a brilliant visual effect when daylight shines in. The vintage chandelier is from Verner Panton. On the coffee table is a Paco Rabanne organizer.
Back at home, Weimar dogs Leon and Cheeky are sure to meet the wind, as they have the important status of "Lázaro family" and bear the responsibility of "pistachios in the family". The living room is a large, pure white couch that can accommodate many guests, and it is their territory on weekdays. Lázaro says that his home is a big cabinet of curiosities, where the world picks up the best treasures that move his heart, and packs his whimsical ideas into them, no matter how clever the artificial intelligence is, can replicate his extraordinary creativity.
The living room is a treasure trove, with a sculpture of Manises in the center, and the painting at the top and on the top right is by Picasso. Picasso on the far right is an original lithograph, and the pottery next to it is also from Picasso.
Looking from the living room to the kitchen, the totem wood carving on the far left is from LRV. On the side table in the Oriental fusion style is a work of art by Dalí.
Lázaro likes to be surrounded by the old times when he cooks, and when asked what his favorite dish is, he pulls out a few brick-sized cookbooks in the kitchen, all of which are related to "fish", and replies: "Fish, of course!" He really couldn't read one of them, so he asked me curiously. I smiled and said, "I can understand some of it, Japanese and Chinese have a certain degree of relevance." No wonder, he remembered that he had brought it back from Tokyo. Today's kitchen, originally a pharmacy, is still delicately decorated with the window lattices and ceilings of the pharmacy by the designers who worked with Gaudí a hundred years ago.
Calder's artwork hangs on the kitchen wall. The wall tiles behind the stove are by Gaudí. In front of the counter are two Scottish-style bar stools.
The cupplate pantry attached to the kitchen was once part of the old church, and there is a wide range of antique crystal cups, silverware and porcelain from all over the world. Most of them come from the mysterious Orient, as well as antique porcelain that was enjoyed by the Italian and French aristocracy centuries ago. Occasionally, there are large parties and it also doubles as a bar, so it's hard not to be struck by how beautiful it is.
The cupplate pantry attached to the kitchen was part of the old church, and the central storage cabinet by Juli Batllevell and Arus was originally a cabinet for Salvado's pharmacy.
The bathroom is a great showcase of Lázaro's ghostly side. Looking up, you can see Keith Haring's work, and on the edge of the bathtub, standing quietly a skeletal specimen, spotlessly clean from head to toe. Underneath the bold absurdity is a reflection on real issues, a tribute to the past, and a unique interpretation of modern art.
In the bathroom, a pair of vintage round mirrors are from Murano, the original painting in the middle is by Keith Haring, and the white wall tiles are from LRV. The bathtub is from Norway, and the skeleton specimen standing on one side is from a pharmacy many years ago.
The Art Deco-style sideboard with a collection of lion's rolling hydrangeas from China, together with the Obson art tapestry at the bedside, adds a jungle feel to the bedroom.
The embossed woodcut back panel at the head of the bed is housed from the 50s and the bedside lamp was designed by Angelo Brotto in 1970.
On the retro-inspired Dutch sideboard, LRV's blue sculpture right lamp was designed by Oscar Torlasco in 1960. The large-scale artwork on the wall is by artist Peta Rodriguez. The piece above the doorway is by Magascar Carey.
Unlike many Barcelonans who love the open air, Lázaro's terrace is dressed up as a lush jungle, allowing greenery to take over the city's space, and Lázaro is at ease in it, hoping that through the windows, it evokes the imagination of the jungle. Leave only a narrow path for himself and his guests that leads to his shed art salon.
The Salon des Arts is surrounded by lush greenery, and the art of the masters shines as far as the eye can see.
In the art salon space on the roof of the shed, the sphinxes seated in a staggered manner are eye-catching.
The blue sculpture "Pajesa" on the transparent display shelf is by Lázaro himself and was presented in his solo exhibition "Beyond Klein" in 2021. The sparklings that sit staggered in the salon are the result of a beautiful mistake: they were supposed to be sent to a project site, but the antique dealer sent them to the wrong address directly to his home, and Lázaro was reluctant to move them because of their incredible weight.
Blue sculpture by LRV.
The Fortuny chandelier softly mirrors the Costa artwork below.
The white sculpture is from LRV. A French bamboo table in the style of the twenties resembles a stand, with a pair of lamps from LRV and a stained stained window at the back from Salvado's house.
If you have the opportunity to visit Barcelona, you will need to have a clear and understandable Gaudí pilgrimage route, and the secret route of Lázaro's works can be used as a secret route for niche design enthusiasts citywalk:
Casa Batllo, a reunion with design icon Gaudí, where Lázaro is at the helm of Casa Batlló's renovated and retail space, El Nacional, an elite gastronomic paradise on the Boulevard del Grazie, a former café theater, a dyeing factory, and a pre-war garage;
Cotton House – The Cotton House Hotel, built as a textile headquarters in the 19th century, offers a wonderful experience of being a guest of the Lázaro family if the Lázaro home is not accessible to everyone;
Nuts Indulgence Club – a jazz cocktail bar designed and operated by Lázaro and his friends, whose Chinese name can be translated as "Spoiled Eccentric Club", is like an adventure in a quirky theater troupe, or a unique ode to detail;
Soho House Barcelona – an international private club for the creative industry in the UK, characterised by outstanding interior design, is the answer to the question from Lázaro.
After reading this colorful home, which corner of the space do you like the most?Which design element?Welcome to leave a message below to share your thoughts with us, DECO will select a wonderful message to send a new issue.
Executive Producer|Tango
空间摄影|Montse Garriga
肖像摄影｜程果Gary Cheng
造型|Mariano Moreno
客座编辑、文|Amber Xua Chen
Editor|Li Lingyun
New Media Editor|Cold Noodles
Assistant|easson
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