Here's part four of the
Time Designed series (see part
one,
two, and
three). This mood board is a modern, fanciful take on Gothic design. Because the Gothic movement is associated with many churches and castles, I combined the idea of a throne room and a church. The amazing mural by Peter Ostuni was inspired by stained glass; because of its size and color, I used it as a dramatic backdrop for the throne atop the steps. The throne itself is the famous Smoke Chair by Maarten Baas. Because the Gothic movement is associated with religion and spirituality, I placed two Icarus Lights by Tord Boontje to look almost like angel wings. The traditional gilded end tables and solid brass torcheres contrast the bold modern pieces and make the space feel more luxe and regal.
The board itself was inspired by (as seen from left to right below), the
votive crown of Visigoth king Reccesuinth,
artwork of Richard II presented to the Virgin and Child, and the
cover of the Carolingian Gospel Codex Aureus of Sankt Emmeram.
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