the art of decoration
Laura Gonzalez
Elegance never shouts, it caresses space and transforms places into confidences.
A signature elegant and bold
Laura Gonzalez, architect of sensations and weaver of ambiences, breathes the soul of Makom Ferdinand Duval into every one of her creative gestures. Born in the bright lights of Paris in 1983, she has risen to prominence in the world of interior design with her rare gift for making opposites dance together - the past and the present, audacity and restraint, the assertive gesture and the whispered confidence. Her art is revealed in spaces where each object, like a perfect note, contributes to a balanced melody of noble materials, bold colours and subtle confidences.
From the legendary Bus Palladium metamorphosed under her hands to the jewel cases she has fashioned for Parisian restaurants and hotels, Laura Gonzalez transforms each project into a habitable poem, carried by a signature that never ceases to awaken surprise and enchantment. Her imprint at Makom Ferdinand Duval embodies this sensitive philosophy - that of a cocoon where every detail speaks directly to the soul of the place and that of its guests, offering that true luxury that is not announced but discovered, not imposed but felt.
The vision incarnate at Makom Ferdinand Duval
For Makom Ferdinand Duval, Laura Gonzalez has drawn on the very essence of the historic Marais while infusing it with her characteristic modernity. The centuries-old walls are adorned in soft, deep tones - peacock blues, greens and velvety terracotta - which interact with the Parisian light streaming through the tall, cremoneed windows.
Each flat bears the imprint of his sensitive approach, where noble materials meet in silent conversation: hand-selected veined marble, wood with a patina of age, brushed brass that captures the evening light. Precious fabrics - silky velvet, washed linen, raw silk - invite you to touch them, creating a tactile palette that tells a story of discreet elegance.
Laura has orchestrated this subtle dance between patiently sourced period pieces and bespoke contemporary creations, adding unexpected artistic touches here and there. ceramic wall lights crafted by French artisans, organic mirrors and carefully selected works of art. This unique signature transforms each space into an intimate refuge where the eye never ceases to discover new details, like confidences whispered in the ear of the privileged guest.
