Sabine Marcelis on the Power of “Singular, Strong Gestures” and La Prairie’s Storied Blue

Public courtyards are a place of perpetual motion, with pedestrian foot traffic carving invisible arcs between points of interest. But they can also offer a well-timed rest, as illustrated by designer Sabine Marcelis’s new permanent installation in London’s St. Giles Square. The low-slung seating has all the solidity of the surrounding buildings; each chair comprises two rectilinear slabs of contrasting stone (travertine, granite, richly veined marble), stacked one atop the other. But a swivel feature reflects the fluid dynamics of their setting, allowing the sitter to pivot into a conversation or face the warmth of the sun. The result is… Read Full Article