CM: Choosing the best pieces to compose a project can be the
secret to getting the best overall result. Although it seems easy,
this is a delicate task and needs full attention on time to execute
it. Do you have some tips for those who do not know how to
start a challenge like this?
EA: Oh – this is a good question! You are right – with me, it is
mostly one piece only which stands in the centre of the total com-
position. Once I inhale a project I feel like being inside a different
world. Then I search and behave in it, realising places and tastes
of this world. It is like being somebody else. And then colours,
patterns, functions, objects appear – and all of a sudden it reflects
what it needs. (I hope this does not sound too pathological…)
CM: What are your favourite brands, those that can never miss
in one of your projects?
EA:There aren’t many of the leading brands I buy in Austria –
unfortunately. My market is Europe. England, France, Italy, Bel-
gium mainly. There is a wider variety of brands I prefer in the
different segments and materials. I love Portugal. The people,
the mentality, the country, and peacefulness. In the last decade,
the Portuguese furniture has dynamically developed and really
brought up remarkable innovation. Most of these companies
have established successfully and created wonderful quality.
Brabbu for me belongs to the leaders of these aspects.
Elke Altenberger Interiors, Mandy stool by Koket and Trinity console by Boca do Lobo
Elke Altenberger Interiors, Duke floor lamp by Delightfull, Eden side table by Boca do Lobo