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Notebook ten tips Spanish Lesson When an urban architect moves into a historic building, the result is a home with eye-catching details at every turn “I like this frame for its color and rich shape—it fits the space,” says Kayser. “I didn’t want to load more onto it by adding a picture inside.” Written by Jennifer Fernandez Photographed by MariLuz Vidal I like the contrast between different styles—the ability to mix elements from different époques,” says Barcelonabased architect Georg Kayser, cofounder of the design firm Circular Studio. His varied background is proof of this: he’s worked on projects for companies ranging from W Hotels to flashy fashion line Desigual. The time warp continues in Kayser’s Gràcia neighborhood apartment, located in a 1920s building with plenty of eraappropriate details still intact. Danish modern furniture mingles with antique vases and vessels; rustic French pieces are juxtaposed against contemporary art. But everywhere—in the mosaic-tile floors and the traditional wall moldings—the memory of the old remains. Here’s how he got the look. L Georg Kayser (left) and his husband, Anton Blagov. A voluminous handloomed rug by Barcelona producer Nani Marquina adds warmth without competing with the intricately tiled original flooring. NO. 1 EXERCISE RESTRAINT To tone down the bright sunlight that floods one of his two living rooms during the day, Kayser opted for a masculine color palette that includes muted gray walls and dark furnishings. A glass cocktail table and vacant frames keep the room feeling airy rather than overly moody. 66 Lonny 67