Architect Joseph Dirand has made a name for himself with Parisian institutions like Monsieur Bleu and the Chloé flagship store, having worked in destinations as far flung as Beijing, New York and Mexico. Whether working east or west on the globe, his instantly recognizable, clean minimalist style is always perfectly balanced between hot and cold – having said that, his interiors are anything but lukewarm.

Text by Rooksana Hoosenaly