TALK: ROLANDAS KLIUČINSKAS · AV ARCHITECTS
February 2024 · Journal, Interni

Here is how Rolandas Kliučinskas defines himself and his idea of interior design.

What is the guiding theme or recurring motif in your work?

The guiding theme in my work is always shaped by my clients’ expectations and dreams, both explicit and implicit. These aspirations unlock a world of possibilities, breathing life into spaces and stories. This approach paves the way for diversity and the success of each project.

Could you tell us about the details of the interior design projects you’re currently working on? What are the challenges and satisfactions you’re encountering?

I’m currently working on projects in Almaty, Kazakhstan and Zermatt, Switzerland. The first involves reconstruction of a residential building for two clients, each featuring a completely different mood. I enjoy the challenges posed by each client’s unique personality—always a source of inspiration and satisfaction. For instance, the Almaty projects, despite being in the same building, are strikingly different. Both projects have been carried out with the close support of Interni, featuring products from brands like Ceccotti, Edra, Henge, Giorgetti, Officine Gullo, Vasselletti, among others. Since both apartments share a facade of the same building, the glass facade’s special “no border view” design has no industrial impact on the interiors. The chalet in Zermatt features a traditional English interior within the Swiss chalet style. It’s unusual but deeply personal, reflecting the client’s masculine personality with a hint of “XO”.

How do travel and exposure to different cultures influence your approach to design? From your perspective, what are the most significant variations in tastes and living preferences in different parts of the world?

Architecture and culture are interdependent and inseparable. Architecture forms part of each community’s identity and embodies its cultural heritage. Since 2000, I’ve been working far from my native Lithuania, in both the EU and Asia. The diverse countries, continents, climates, seismic zones, cultures, historical heritages and family traditions I’ve encountered have added value to my projects. These differences impact functional planning, architecture, interiors, building construction, engineering, solutions, approaches to comfort, social status and more. It’s challenging to neatly summarize such a broad topic.

You’ve developed a very close working relationship with Interni. Could you tell us how this partnership came about and what are the main added values that Interni brings compared to other operators in the design and furnishing field?

My profession is inherently multidisciplinary. Between a project’s inception and final implementation, there are numerous steps. Working with Interni is a crucial part of this process. Their ability to provide a professional selection of top Italian furnishings, materials, producers and craftspeople for creation, production, delivery and assembly is unparalleled. This is invaluable for my work. In each project, Interni’s support begins at the early concept stage, helping to visualise the desired materials and technologies. At Interni’s atelier, almost all information is accessible, including catalogues, samples and factory visits. When developing ideas for a project, a client’s visit can refine the general style by experiencing the showroom firsthand—testing, touching and seeing the options. This is extremely important and saves time, ultimately resulting in the best outcome.

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