Loft Living (101)Tour amazing lofts in France, Germany, Mexico and Finland. Meet Andrêe Putman, a celebrated French interior designer who turned an empty Paris Factory into a sensational 2000-square-foot loft. Then, venture to Germany to visit with designer Heike Muehlhaus and learn how she converted a 19th-century Berlin apartment into a chic, contemporary penthouse.
Next, it's off to Mexico where sculptor Javier Marin found the perfect, livable studio in which to create and display his works. Conclude your journey in Helsinki, Finland, where nature and water inspire many of designer Ristomatti Ratia's works. Visit his ideal loft space, a stylish apartment building by the harbor.
Loft Living Facts:
- Andrêe Putman has designed the interiors of the Concorde and the boutiques of Yves Saint Laurent & Karl Lagerfeld.
- Berlin bills itself as the cultural capital of Europe.
- Javier Marin's sculptures can be seen in many American art museums.
- Ristomatti Ratia is the son of Armi Ratia, who opened a small design shop in Helsinki in the 1960s called Marimekko.
Contact Information:
Jonathan Straley Designs
San Francisco, CA
415-255-1295
Andrêe Putman, Designer
Paris, France
33-0-1-55-42-88-55
archi@andreeputman.com
Heike Muehlhaus, Designer
Berlin, Germany
011-49-30-691-89-64
cocktail@grahl-computer.de
Barbara Opperskalski, Architect
Berlin, Germany
0-30-8-81-79-20
Ristomatti Ratia
Ratia Brand Co.
Helsinki, Finland
011-358-9-6227-2820
Marimekko Corporation
http://marimekko.fi
info@marimekko.fi
