Each detail is deliberately thought out between mastery and economy of means. By imagining settings for living experiences, Gregory Taylor Design arouses surprise on a daily basis while giving the impression that his realizations have always been there. Through its particular attention paid to the play of light and shadow, the studio designs exceptional places where spaces dialogue with each other with fluidity. Theatrical or more confidential, Gregory Taylor Design creations are above all iconic and timeless.
In the creations signed Gregory Taylor Design, the relationship between spaces and the materials that clothe them is essential. Organic, finishes shape the personality of a place. Some materials order interiors with functionality, others twist places with a boldness full of personality. Beyond a purely aesthetic aim, the material caresses the curves of a room or stretches a perspective. Above all, it arouses the curiosity of the visitor by its invitation to touch, to the gesture that will patina a place over time.
In the creations signed Gregory Taylor Design, the relationship between spaces and the materials that clothe them is essential. Organic, finishes shape the personality of a place. Some materials order interiors with functionality, others twist places with a boldness full of personality. Beyond a purely aesthetic aim, the material caresses the curves of a room or stretches a perspective. Above all, it arouses the curiosity of the visitor by its invitation to touch, to the gesture that will patina a place over time.
For Gregory Taylor Design, a successful aesthetic is a language that leaves no one indifferent. If their ambition is to stimulate an emotion, the spaces created tend above all to make the places more readable. By their just balance, they open up new perspectives, catch the eye or arouse curiosity.
Because they result from careful thought, the realizations of Gregory Taylor Design are enduring while responding to the ambitions of the time. Responsibly designed, they're here to last. Each detail thought out with acuity honors both tradition and imagines the uses of the future. Sustainable materials, sobriety of uses, rehabilitation of traditional techniques of artistic craftsmanship… Gregory Taylor Design synthesizes intelligent design resulting from a multitude of small gestures.
Gregory Taylor Design creations can only fully take shape in close collaboration with passionate artisans. Backed by innovative technologies, their unique know-how contributes to the emergence of prestigious works. Whether they shape glass, wood or stone, each of their expertise reinforces the architectural work, like a keystone. Through this synergy of talents, the Gregory Taylor Design works become intrinsically collective.
Trained at the École nationale supérieure d’architecture in Versailles and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (USA), the Franco-American architect Gregory Taylor began his career in Paris in 1990. For the first 9 years of his career, he contributed to significant projects in various renowned Parisian agencies. In the field of heritage in particular, he exercises his talent alongside Michel Macary, associate architect of Ieoh Ming Pei on the emblematic “Grand Louvre” project, one of the most prestigious Parisian construction sites. He then continued his career as Director of boutique architecture within Cartier. After directing the creation and international development of the boutiques and spas of L'Occitane en Provence, Clarins and then the boutiques of the Nestlé group, he created Gregory Taylor Design in 2011.
« Architecture reflects the ambitions of our clients and makes tangible what they have not dared to imagine »
With hundreds of spaces accomplished around the world through which he forged his decisive personal touch, Gregory Taylor now designs exceptional spaces in the fields of residential design, hospitality and retail. Among his latest emblematic achievements: the chic and contemporary design of the Paxton hotel in Barcelona, the renovation of a prestigious apartment located near the Trocadero in Paris, or the Spa Charme d'Orient in the Marais district in Paris.
With hundreds of spaces accomplished around the world through which he forged his decisive personal touch, Gregory Taylor now designs exceptional spaces in the fields of residential design, hospitality and retail. Among his latest emblematic achievements: the chic and contemporary design of the Paxton hotel in Barcelona, the renovation of a prestigious apartment located near the Trocadero in Paris, or the Spa Charme d'Orient in the Marais district in Paris.