Interior Design Project with Alice Leigh and Minotti London
In this behind the scenes chat with Alice Leigh and our account manager and interior design consultant Casey, they explain the thinking behind this gorgeous project. You’ll discover some of the pieces and fabrics that Alice chose for this interior design project, as well as the reason that Alice wanted to work with Minotti London […]
Sir Nicholas Grimshaw Interview at Minotti London
Blueprint magazine filmed an exclusive interview with legendary architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw. Grimshaw transformed an iconic factory that Sir Nicholas worked on back in 1976 into a modern, beautiful space for Bath Spa University School of Art & Design. The original building was designed by Farrell/Grimshaw for Herman Miller. This new re-use project puts the […]
Minotti Blazer Sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni
Designer Rodolfo Dordoni explains the thinking behind his design for the stunning Minotti Blazer sofa. The strategic collaboration between Minotti and Rodolfo Dordoni, architect and designer from Milan, began back in 1997. Rationalist architect and professional with a multi-faceted personality, Rodolfo Dordoni met Renato and Roberto Minotti towards the end of the nineties. The Minotti […]
Sofa Chat: Interview with Richard Parr
Richard Parr, Director at Richard Parr Associates, in conversation with Anke Summerhill about how he become an architect and the importance of modern and traditional design. Richard Parr Associates offers a unique creative architectural and design service for a wide variety of residential and commercial building projects. Undefined by architectural style, they treat each project […]
Minotti London in conversation with Beth Cowan
With over 20 years of experience collaborating with architects, designers, contractors and clients, Beth’s creative approach to design is consistent from programming through construction, to produce an interior environment that not only meets the budget and schedule but also creates an impactful interior experience. Hit the play button below to watch the full conversation, or […]
Minotti London in conversation with Sam D’Lacey
Sam is an expert brand strategist and creative lead with 30 years of experience working with retail, financial and lifestyle brands. By focusing on human-centric needs she creates a greater connection with service and product brands, identifying opportunities and delivering multi-channel initiatives that achieve greater affinity, reach and growth for business. Her role includes setting […]
Sofa Chat: Interview with Collin Burry
Principal at Gensler, Collin Burry in conversation with Anke Summerhill about how he started his career, how he become a Principal at Gensler, and his favourite places. Collin is a 2013 inductee into Interior Design Magazine’s Hall of Fame. A “soft modernist” at heart, he describes himself as both a left- and right-brain designer who […]
Minotti London in conversation with Lester Bennett of Folio Design LLP
As part of a series of films exploring the relationship between interior designers, architects and their suppliers, we visited Folio Design LLP’s Lester Bennett. Lester set up in private practice in 1983 employing up to 7 designers and support personnel, working primarily on high- end private residential and residential development projects but also within the […]
Maurizio Pellizzoni collaboration with Minotti London
Interior designer Maurizio Pellizzoni moved to London, from Italy, almost two decades ago and his elegant work epitomises the fusion of traditional craft and contemporary living that is synonymous with the way Italian heritage has influenced approaches to residential interiors worldwide. Hit the play button below to watch the full conversation, or read the full […]
Sofa Chat: Interview with Jowita Penkala
CEO of Rodask Jowita Penkala in conversation with Digby Summerhill from Minotti London about the importance of the family business. Jowita is passionate about watches! She should be, her family has been making timepiece art since 1881. However, she only joined the firm in 2017 to spearhead Rodask’s launch into the UK. Now, she indulge […]
Sofa Chat: Interview with Theo Williams
Top Designer Theo Williams in conversation with Anke Summerhill about his first steps as a designer, how the design industry in the UK has changed and sustainability in design. Theo Williams’s career has seen him progress from designing products for Alessi, Lexon, Technogym, Prada and founder and creator of Another Brand ltd, to Head of Design […]
Sofa Chat: Interview with Woody Yao and Maha Kutay from Zaha Hadid Design
In the 16th of the series of Sofa Chats, co-Directors of Zaha Hadid Design Woody Yao and Maha Kutay in conversation with Anke Summerhill about their career path, their work with Zaha Hadid and sustainability in design. As trained architects, Woody Yao and Maha Kutay joined Hadid’s practice in 1993 and 1995 respectively; Yao joined […]
Minotti 2021 Outdoor Collection – Patio by GamFratesi
Having explored the use of woods, such as iroko and teak, with Patio, designed by Italian-Danish studio GamFratesi, Minotti proposes an unexpected mix of different materials: aluminium, wood, stone, cord. Stine Gam, Danish architect with a master’s in furniture design. Enrico Fratesi Italian architect graduated with a master’s in industrial design. Gam and Fratesi gained […]
Sofa Chat: Interview with Marisa Drew
In the 15th of the series of Sofa Chats, Global Sustainability Leader Marisa Drew in conversation with Anke Summerhill about what she do, how she started her career, her experience as an entrepreneur and her hobbies. Marisa Drew is the Chief Sustainability Officer for Credit Suisse and the Global Head of the Sustainability Strategy, Advisory […]
Sofa Chat: Interview with Andrea Dallari
In the 14th of the series of Sofa Chats, top interior designer Andrea Dallari talks about his relationship with the Minotti team, his favourite piece and his trip to the Minotti factory. Andrea was an Associate Partner at Foster + Partners, with over 13 years of experience in Residential, Commercial, Retail, Mixed-use and Master planning […]
Sofa Chat: In Conversation with Gabriella Anouk
In the 13th of the series of Sofa Chats, top artist Gabriella Anouk, in conversation with Anke Summerhill about how she become an artist, NFTs and which is her favourite Minotti piece. Gabriella’s interest in drawing started at a young age but became her passion in her late teens. She attended Loughborough University and completed a […]
Sofa Chat: Interview with Daniel Hopwood
In the twelfth of the series of Sofa Chats, top interior designer Daniel Hopwood talks about his relationship with us, his favourite piece and the importance of the timeless design of the Minotti furniture. Daniel’s skills as an architect and interior designer are evident in his use of efficient space planning to turn what could […]
Sofa Chat: In Conversation with Nick Shute and Stefan Dodds
In the eleventh of the series of Sofa Chats, top interior designers Nick Shute and Stefan Dodds in conversation with Casey Morrison about when they started their company, the relationship with Minotti London and their favourite pieces. Dodds & Shute resolve to instigate real change in the design sector. They have confidence that their unrivalled […]
Sofa Chat: In Conversation with Lucy Clark
In the tenth of the series of Sofa Chats, top interior designer Lucy Clark in conversation with Anke Summerhill about her very first project, her trip to the factory in Milan and the Chelsea Flower Show. Lucy Clark, the founder of Studio Clark and Co is a fully trained Interior Designer with a History of […]
Sofa Chat: In Conversation with Juliette Byrne
In the ninth of the series of Sofa Chats, top interior designer Juliette Byrne is in conversation with Zoltan Halasz about her favourite pieces, the help she gets from the team and how she uses Minotti furniture in her projects. Founded in 1988, Juliette’s Chelsea-based interior design studio has established a reputation for creating elegant […]
Sofa Chat: In Conversation with Irene Gunter
In the eighth of the series of Sofa Chats, top interior designer Irene Gunter is in conversation with Anke Summerhill about how she started her own company, her favourite pieces, the workmanship and the quality of the design of the Minotti furniture. Irene grew up surrounded by a family passionate about architecture and interior design. […]
Sofa Chat: In Conversation with Mia Karlsson
In the seventh of the series of Sofa Chats, top interior designer Mia Karlsson in conversation with Zoltan Halasz about the designers behind the Minotti furniture and her favourite pieces. With an extraordinary eye for the latest styles, colours and trends, Mia’s interior designs are coolly stylish, warm and seductive, sharp and focused. Hit the […]
Sofa Chat: In Conversation with Nebihe Cihan
In the sixth of the series of Sofa Chats, top interior designer Nebihe Cihan talks about why she loves working with us, using Minotti pieces in her projects and the timeless designs of the Minotti furniture. Born in Adana, Turkey, Nebihe was educated from an early age in the US, with a graduate degree in […]
Sofa Chat: In Conversation with Kate Stirling
In the fifth of the series of Sofa Chats, top interior designer Kate Stirling talks about architecture, how it impacts her use of Minotti furniture, and why she loves working with us. Kate has worked internationally in the field of architecture for over twenty years. After a stint in Hong Kong in the 1990s, she […]
Sofa Chat: In Conversation with Fleur Peck
In the fourth of the series of Sofa Chats, top interior designer Fleur Peck talks about why she loves working with us, using Minotti furniture in her designs, and which are her favourite pieces. Hit the play button below to watch the full conversation, or read the full transcript below: Casey Morrison: Thank you so […]
Sofa Chat: In Conversation with Daniel Hopwood
In the third of the series of Sofa Chats, top interior designer Daniel Hopwood talks about his relationship with us and the importance of the timeless design of the Minotti furniture. Daniel’s skills as an architect and interior designer are evident in his use of efficient space planning to turn what could be a challenging […]
Minotti London | Marylebone Apartment by Maurizio Pellizzoni
Minotti London worked with award-winning designer Maurizio Pellizzoni to furnish this beautiful bijou apartment in London’s Marylebone district. Watch as Maurizio guides you through the apartment, including details on how he used the furniture and the design to make a tiny space come alive. Hit the play button below to watch the full conversation, or […]