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I can't think of any room more inspiring than the Olivetti Showroom designed by Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa in the late '50s. The space is simultaneously serene yet teeming with architectural and design details so impeccably considered that they both comprise and compose the space. Large structural details transition fluidly and rationally into the smallest, almost trivial component. There is not a single square inch (or centimeter) that is unconsidered. Scarpa had a way of turning architectural minutia into something magical. JOSHUA RICE, JOSHUA RICE DESIGN OLIVETTI SHOWROOM, DESIGNED BY CARLO SCARPA , VENICE DONIPHAN MOORE, DONIPHAN MOORE INTERIORS CONNAUGHT BAR AT THE CONNAUGHT HOTEL, LONDON M y favorite room is the Connaught Bar at the Connaught hotel in London. I just love this space — it's layered with luxe materials, marbles, metals and is absolutely beautiful in person. The walls have been hand-painted with a graphic pattern, they used green lacquer on the bar, and the metal work and mirrors are stunning. It's a magical space. Sexy, sultry and completely captivating. David Collins was a genius. Oh, and if you ever have the chance to visit, don't miss the martini trolley! OCTOBER | PAGE 39 | 2015