Astragal was pleased to finally meet a Ukrainian minigarch at this year's MIPIM property fair in Cannes. He needed some advice - could Astragal suggest a few architects to undertake two 1,400m~2 penthouse interiors in Kiev? What's the brief? 'I don't like minimalism style. And I don't like traditional style either.' OK, then. FAT? 'Looks too cheap.' Richard Hywel Evans? 'Too minimalistic.' Conran and Partners? 'Do they design for anyone famous?' This client is solid gold - whoever he goes with will have fun choosing his taps. This year, MIPIM organiser Reed MIDEM branded the property fair with banners featuring the famous Easter Island statues. The sad-faced Polynesian stone carvings were everywhere - a strange choice to celebrate MIPIM's 20th anniversary, especially during worsening industry conditions.
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