Joseph Dirand - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The first monograph on one of today's most celebrated architects, renowned for designing interiors that combine minimalism with classic French style. When describing a space that intertwines both minimalism and elegance, the name Joseph Dirand immediately comes to mind.

The son of Jacques Dirand, one of the most renowned interior photographers of his time, Joseph Dirand is now one of the most sought-after architects. By incorporating a quintessentially French style into otherwise minimalist interiors, Dirand creates instantly recognizable spaces, known for their strong lines and meticulous precision. This book focuses primarily on Dirand's residential interior design work in Paris and New York, while also featuring some of his acclaimed designs for the interiors of hotels, restaurants, and fashion houses worldwide. Lavishly illustrated with photography that captures the timelessness of his style, which touts impeccable proportions and breathtaking attention to detail, Joseph Dirand: Interior is a feast for the eyes and essential for anyone with an interest in interior design.

Review Quotes

"Joseph Dirand's interiors are like the man himself: sophisticated and chic in a way that only the French seem to be. His spaces exist in an alternate reality where there are no trends and one's home will never go out of style."
--ArchitecturalDigest.com

"The interior designer Joseph Dirand is the torchbearer for contemporary French interiors. . . . His home plus other projects including the Paris locations of Chloe and Balmain are featured in his first book Joseph Dirand: Interior. "
--Forbes.com

"Dirand, probably the most sought-after interior designer on earth..."
--Esquire

"In his first monograph, Joseph Dirand Interiors (Rizzoli, $65), the acclaimed French architect offers a riveting journey through his creative process. Gorgeously illustrated with 200 photographs of his residential and commercial design projects, primarily in Paris and New York, the book captures the minimalist's irresistible sense of purity, proportion and sublime detail."
--Cottages & Gardens

"On My Bookshelf: Fall Must-Haves"
--La Dolce Vita Blog

"Joseph Dirand's work, documented in "Joseph Dirand Spaces/Interiors" ($65, Rizzoli) secured him a top spot within the next generation of superstar interior designers based in Paris. He joins the illustrious company of Jean-Louis Deniot, India Mahdavi, Francois Champsaur and Pierre Yovanovitch."
--Oregonian

About the Author

Joseph Dirand is a Parisian architect and interior designer whose work is renowned for its extraordinary precision and elegant minimalism. His projects include numerous residential commissions and stores for Chloé, Givenchy, Balmain, Rick Owens, and Alexander Wang.

Yann Siliec is a cultural, fashion, and design contributor. He regularly collaborates with Vogue magazine.

Sarah Medford is the former executive editor of Architectural Digest and director of arts, culture, and design at Town & Country. Today she contributes to WSJ Magazine and the Wall Street Journal.

After studying cinema and graphic design, Adrien Dirand pursued fashion and architectural photography. He collaborates with prestigious magazines such as AD, Citizen K, or The World of Interiors and notably works with Dior and Rick Owens.