Having designed numerous luxury homes and hotels, Conrad approached his own 445-square-metre, four-bedroom residence with a clear sense of contrast. “I often feel that the aesthetic is one of contradiction: minimal yet rich, restrained yet bold, poised yet relaxed,” he says. The elliptical stairwell funnels soft daylight into the residence and creates a direct sightline to the garden beyond. Along this axis sits Conrad’s study, which recalls a European solarium with its hand-applied silver-leaf coffered ceiling and ensemble of classical furniture.
In the living area, Christophe Delcourt furniture sets a restrained, elegant tone. An aged-brass fireplace envelops a limestone plinth, while Belgian linen sheers beautifully cocoon the room. Beyond, the kitchen is framed by a trio of tall, oak-lined openings and centres a four-metre-long Paonazzo marble island. An intimate meals area brings the space back to the rhythms of everyday family life.
