“I’m a born interior architect. And I practise a profession which restructures notions of dreams and reality.” The tone is set. What Alain Lacourt doesn’t mention, it seems so self-evident, is that he has given priority to contemporary design for over 20 years. His huge showroom is a succession of spaces, offering the visitor varied stage-sets exclusively based on creative design. B&B Italia, Maxalto and Poliform are present in sofas and armchairs, kitchens bear the Varenna, Arc Linea and Schiffini labels. You’ll also find Ingo Maurer, among others, for lighting and, of course, the inevitable Starck. Top-notch and decidedly trendy garden furniture bears the B&B signature. Zen Design is also a design office with a team of professionals (some from the “Ecole Boulle” and Academy of Fine Arts). An expert in designing and revamping houses and apartments from A to Z, Alain often adds a touch of Zen. And he has added another string to his bow by creating furniture, such as his “Route de la Plage” table and a carpet produced by Tai Ping. “I love everything that’s contemporary,” he says, looking around at the works of art, sculptures, paintings and objects, that have taken their place in his work space. Route des Plages (04 94 55 11 22).
