We tend to think of architecture as something static. In reality, it is constantly changing. Yet no interior looks the same at nine in the morning as it does at six in the evening. As daylight moves through a space, shadows shift, materials become warmer or cooler, and textures appear and recede.

A well-designed interior never has just one identity; it gradually reveals different qualities throughout the day. But what happens when daylight fades? That is where one of the most interesting questions in interior design begins. How do you preserve the same sense of calm, depth and spatial richness after sunset?

A well-designed interior should not lose its character when daylight fades. The challenge is not simply to illuminate the room, but to preserve the qualities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interior architect Aurélie Penneman knows Art Deco inside out and is precisely why she dares to play with ii. For the style's centenary, she reimagined a part of our showroom, demonstrating how relevant Art Deco is today. The space feels familiar, yet surprisingly contemporary. Het approach shows how, through unexpected combinations and subtle shifts in profiles, a familiar style can be given a new, contemporary layer. Aurélie drew inspiration from Belgian heritage such as the Palais Stoclet, Villa Empain and the Van Buuren Museum, but gave each element a new twist. A skirting board used upside down, a cornice appearing as a frame, or a wall pannel becoming a star-shaped sculpture. Her approach doesn't have to be strict. It offers room for experiment.