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XAVIER LOUP: LIVE IN HARMONY WITH NATURE

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Images courtesy of Xavier Loup Studio.


Friday 17 March 2023

An Exclusive Interview with Xavier Loup

Humans are forming increasingly closer relationships with their surroundings, so that in interior
design, outdoors and indoors become one and the same. In other words, there are no more
boundaries. Xavier Loup has always been successful in creating harmony between humans, nature
and their surrounding objects. He implements his love of nature and contemporary in a landscaping
style with a flexible, fluid design, adapted to taste and environmental conditions.

Xavier Loup

As an Art Director and Landscape Architect, Xavier pays a lot of attention to the balance of
decorative and natural elements. Xavier Loup Studio carefully selects large trees on site. He
individually designs furniture made of innovative materials to complement the entire project. Not a single detail within the design composition escapes the designer’s careful attention. In each
landscape composition, Xavier is able to create a calm energy with his modern “storytelling.”

After his initial education at the Parisian ESAJ school (École Supérieure d’Architecture des Jardins—National Gardens Architecture Superior School), Xavier gained extensive experience in European landscaping. Currently, he is expanding in Asia, specifically Southeast Asia. After several years living in Bali, he has completed many projects in Indonesia, including Intiland Grande Surabaya, Métis Restaurant Bali as well as the Hydrogen and Padma Group.


Presented by Som Santoso

Recently, the editor-in-chief of Sugar & Cream met with Xavier Loup during a private visit to Jakarta from Bali.

In order to get to know him better, the writer spoke to Xavier Loup in an exclusive interview.

1. What is your landscape style?
The idea is not to see a small garden as a small garden. Instead, see it as a sculpture that will fill the whole area and fill each corner with enough plants to create the idea. The accumulation of these plants will create their own volume so people will focus on “the big statement.” The balance between the lines, organic shapes and repetition is our signature. Our creations are based on a vision that always appears timeless with a purpose and storytelling that can be twisted according to current trends.

Showroom Garden, Belgium
Metis Garden, Bali

2. How do you harmonize the indoor and outdoor areas, especially in tropical countries?

The main goal is to always provide the best experience in the outdoor area, making the outdoor area as comfortable as the indoor area. Bringing the outdoor area indoors, the indoor area outdoors. Creating a balance and timeless atmosphere in every corner.

In tropical countries, my favourite references are Koh Samui and Umah JEMPIRING, both of which are in Southeast Asia. From the start, we created a simple open space concept with good air circulation. This is why we created a connection between indoors and outdoors.

The material we use must be simple so that it does not disturb the spatial arrangements and can
display the identity of each space. We choose trees and plants to indulge the senses and provide a
sense of calm.

Trocadero Rooftop, Paris

3. Have you experienced a change in aesthetics since you’ve been in Southeast Asia?

In Europe, we include a lot of sensibilities through colours and smells from a four-season garden in
our designs. Meanwhile, in Southeast Asia, we use more “poetry” or, even more interestingly, we
include natural colours in the indoor area. We also explore more elements from nature with the
assistance of local craftsmen or master artists.

4. Name your 5 favourite creations.

Fuego and Jardin Atlas in Indonesia
Villa Kayana in Thailand

Villa Kayana

Uccle Residence in Europe

Uccle Residence

The villa on the lake in Bahrain

The villa on the lake

5. Symmetrical or freestyle?

We perfect the balance of perspective, organic shapes and volume through the interplay of light and
shade. I believe these are all essential elements in all our creations.

6. Describe your creations in 5 words.

Volume, Organic, Savoir-faire, Vibrant and Natural.

Jayagiri Residence, Bali

7. The project you are currently working on!

Fuego and Jardin Atlas in Semarang

Fuego