Simone Ciarmoli andMiguel Queda
For Simone Ciarmoli and Miguel Queda, the founders of Ciarmoli Queda Studio, design is not just a profession. For both men, it has long been a way of looking at the world.
Their work blends formal and functional elegance with a sensual approach to color and texture, and a genuine belief in the importance of craftsmanship. Given these concerns for both quality and delight, it may be no coincidence that both Ciarmoli and Queda worked with some of the world’s top fashion companies. But it is also significant that these experiences ultimately led them to a career in design.
Cap Ferrat. Private residence in the French Riviera
Design for Contemporary Living
Visions, creativity and experience translate into very precise made creations, partly thanks to the valuable network of craftsmen, companies and artists – who embody outstanding Made in Italy manufacturing – with whom Simone Ciarmoli and Miguel Queda.
M/Y Dream. 106.5 metre Superyacht
M/Y Dream. 106.5 metre Superyacht
Strong tuning bonded by quality and tradition
In 2009, Queda and Ciarmoli began to work together; their first commission was for the interiors of a yacht, an area in which they have since gained considerable renown. Their years in the fashion world afforded them a natural transition to design, particularly in what Queda calls “the pursuit of quality and detail,” whether in a room, a piece of furniture, or an exhibition.
Although the fashion industry is, of necessity, trend-driven, the most important lesson that Ciarmoli and Queda learned from it is the importance of quality, fine materials and artisanal workmanship—which has a long tradition in Italy. Queda says that it is important to move beyond trends, and he adds that “there is a new kind of luxury, which is about comfort. It’s high time to bring back quality, of making and thinking, and design that has a purpose, to be effective.”
Milan. Private apartment
Hydra. A mansion by the sea