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                                                                        architecture                                                                                                                                              COSSET SIGNATURE
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Objects of desire curated from all over the world create a unique and contemporary atmosphere.



                             Designing                                                    F         or the two brilliant designers who collective-

                                                                                                    ly go by the name Cosset, everything in life is an
                                                                                                    inspiration. Passionate and articulate, they explain
                                                                                                    how they bring out their customers’ personality
                                          Life                                            stores at the southern suburbs of Athens, close to the Athe-
                                                                                                    and individual style to a space, through inspired
                                                                                                    choices. Spending their time between their two

                                                                                          nian Riviera, and their favorite island, Mykonos, they create
                                                                                          spaces of unique identity.  With innovative ideas, elegantly
                     The story that the Cosset                                            minimal philosophy and inspired creativity, they upgraded
                                                                                          not only the Athenian but the Mykonian aesthetics, as well.
                   Design entrepreneurial duo                                             With signature pieces, unique art and excellently constructed
                                                                                          objects and furniture, the Cosset pair stamps the epitome of

                    tells revolves around style,                                          island design.
                                                                                          How would you describe the world of Cosset Design? What
                                                                                          materials comprise it?
                        creation and art, and is                                          High quality, luxurious simplicity and warmth are at the heart
                                                                                          of Cosset. These are the essence of the way we create spaces,
                   inspired by the light of their                                         enabling each to tell the story of its owners.
                                                                                          Where do you draw inspiration for your next steps?
                    country in which they love                                            Travelling to all corners of the planet, socialising with people
                                                                                          from all corners of the earth, unusual materials and the dif-
                                                                                          ferent points of view each person has when viewing a work of
                               to live and work.                                          art are for us an endless source of inspiration. All these come
                                                                                          together and create a multifaceted mood board which points
                                                                                          the way to the future.
                                                                                          Are there certain clichés in interior design that you would
                                Interview by  DESPOINA  SAMPSON
                                                                                          like to see abolished?
                                                                                          In the past two decades, we have seen radical changes in the
                                                                                          way people express themselves through the decoration of their
                                                                                          personal space. We avoid overburdening a space for reasons of
                                                                                          ostentation – a stereotype we are happy to see disappearing.
                                                                                          When we design a cottage, for example, we avoid focusing sole-
                                                                                          ly on the building itself and ignoring its surroundings, which
                                                                                          would result in a non-harmonious combination.
                                                                                          How do you approach a new project, say a holiday residence?
                                                                                          Every space and every project is unique. It is the owner’s aesthet-
                                                                                          ic that we respond to in order to design it. But there are some
                                                                                          values that permeate all our work. Our design philosophy does
                                                                                          not allow for excess and meaningless displays of opulence. On
                                                                                          the contrary, we aim to harmonise each building with its sur-
                                                                                          roundings in order to enhance the beauty of the general area.
                                                                                          What is the greatest challenge to the new generation of de-
                                                                                          sign entrepreneurs, of which you are part?
                                                                                          Maintaining the passion for creation with no loss of momen-
                                                                                          tum. Not sacrificing innovation and ideas no matter of the
                                                                                          signs of the times. 
                                                                                          Cosset Athens
                                                                                          - Vouliagmenis Avenue 44-46, Voula
                                                                                          Tel: +30 210 8950207
                                                                                          - Laodikis str. 30, Glyfada
                                                                                          Tel: +30 210 8945836
                                                                                          Cosset Mykonos
                                                                                          -Argyrena – Dexamenes                                      GEORGE BOLBASSIS
                                                                                          Tel: +30 22890 78146
                                                                                          cossetdesign.com




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