Questions for Timothy & Veronica
You have projects in different fields, from interior to product and yacht, what would you say the unifying elements are in all that? T
There is a common underlining vision and a philosophy behind them. They are not so separate as they as might seem, because the aim is the same. We are looking for emotions and through a narrative journey we can create moments of pleasure that will remain in our memories.
What would you say is your signature in all of your designs? V
Every project is different in terms of shape, style and details and we believe although it is nice to have diversity, there are always common elements. We are always inventing new ideas but what we want to leave people with is the same message. We have a poetic approach to design, we want to do something that is unique, by giving voice to every single corner of space and customising every single detail and by giving a soul and an identity to what we design.
How does the creative process for you begin? T
By investigating places, time and the history behind a project. Understanding the context and the people who will live there. What they like, what they could like but not only. In a way we are psychologists of spaces. Research is the fundaments of every creative. Through memories we can feel the moments of the past again and write our future. It is like drawing bridges through time.
How much do places impact your work? T
I was born in Italy, a country with a huge historical background. If we think about a journey in time, going into every single moment of history, I am inspired by details, shapes, architecture and materials which I want to bring into the present by designing spaces that echo the past but live in the future.
I am also half English and therefore I am influenced by English architecture and design where rigour and symmetry are an important feature. Finally, by living in the Netherlands, I am able to appreciate the combination of different cultures, different polarities together, the eclectic style along with the unexpected as a main element in what we design.
What design has to bring to the present? V
Design is about feeling emotions by creating good vibes. Designing is creating something new or unexpected but at the same time something that has to be.
I believe the aim is to leave people with an emotion by creating a connection with the place.
How do you combine your experiences and personalities? T
We can easily express it in a poetic way. Timothy is the strong Atlantic Ocean wind, full of energy, ideas and always in movement. Veronica is Mediterranean Sea, calm and full of positive energy.
What are your passions? T
I love art and sculpture which I dedicate time to when I am in Tuscany. I also love extreme sports such as hiking, skiing, trekking and surfing where I can be in contact with the wild. These sports re-energize me and help me stay in touch with my soul and the world around me.
What values do you promote in your studio? V
Passion, love for what we do, high quality, honesty, improvement, constant research, to be dreamers, curiosity
What is the reason behind being a designer for you? T
We are in love with what we do. We have a fire inside us that feeds our passions and our dreams. We are persistent, strong and precise. We really love to surround ourselves with beautiful things, our minds with beautiful memories and most importantly our hearts with beautiful emotions.
What are your strengths? V
Creativity, a storytelling approach, creating unique pieces, hiding small unexpected details such as gifts in what we design. We love customising every single items in the space, giving a soul to every single corner and realising a design that is unique.