Argentine-Moroccan interior architect Alberto Pinto is one
of those rare jewels in the design world that can literally design any style of
interior regardless of its extravagance or minimalism. Who would have thought ALL the images in this
feature are interiors for different clients by this chameleon master decorator?
Forty years of decorating castles, estates, palaces and
penthouses; airplanes and hotels, from Riyadh to New York, has taught him a
thing or two about pushing the envelope to create some marvelous and enchanted
interiors.
But it’s often overlooked how the greatest of interior
designers have to channel their exceptional experience and vision into
delivering what their clients want (or think they want). How many times has a client questioned a
designer’s vision only to realize it really was the way forward – after all,
that’s what they’re paying them for!
And while I’m not personally acquainted with Pinto, he is
someone whose interiors I study, not just for the fabulous details, colors,
layout and proportions (because all great interiors, regardless of style must
have this perfect balance), nor just for the wonderful mix of period furnishing
and art, but for his magic versatility of effortlessly combining everything
into one delightful and livable box.
image credits: all Alberto Pinto, Paris with the exception
of the last which is via Architectural Digest.
PS: Sadly for all of us, Mr. Pinto passed away on November 5th.
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Thank you for stopping by and reading my feature today. I
love what I do as an interior designer and art advisor, and it’s my hope that
through these blog posts I’m enriching and heightening your aesthetic
sensibility towards art, design and fabulous interiors in some way ~ Richard
Rabel (a.k.a. the modern sybarite)
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