Desert D’amour
Designers Charlotte Taylor and Oscar Piccolo’s interdisciplinary design studio — Dello Studio — minimal and monotone necessities demonstrate ambitious perspectives.
When it comes to interiors and set designs, Dello Studio does it differently. The interdisciplinary London-based design studio graciously draws inspiration from eras, cultures, and observations. The studio’s largely minimal and monotone presence across social media displays a modern necessity: ambitious perspectives.
Charlotte Taylor is a stone plinth. Oscar Piccolo is a glass vase. These are the descriptions interior designer, set designer and creative director used when asked to describe the minds behind the space. Having both studied design at Goldsmith University in London, Piccolo insists ideas came about as a necessity to join forces and create ambitious work. “We recognized a shared interest in subject matter, working with scale and going against traditional design norms. As a rather impulsive decision, we left Goldsmiths and applied to Chelsea College of Arts as a collective, where we are currently completing our final year in Fine Art. Dello means 'of the and from the' in Italian. It signifies our journey from design studios and our roots in the field.” Nothing about Dello Studio is ordinary. Blending worlds across the pond, Taylor reflects on the signature look and style of the studio. Stone, glass, marble, and wood make up the basis of this unique, standalone creative direction. “Our style is constantly evolving and adapting to what we find interesting at the time. Our current area of exploration is focused on raw materials such as stone and marble, this phase was largely inspired by the likes of Noguchi, The Flintstones, and ancient monuments.” Their education and frustration of the constraints of both design and fine art alone have influenced both Taylor and Piccolo in merging the two as one entity.
Dello Studio Set Design Installment
Dello Studio Pop-Up for Paloma Wool
Looking to expand to other areas of design, the Dello duo expresses an interest in fashion. “We are currently working on some unusual accessories and are soon to launch our Dello workers tee. Since our style and approach is adapting daily, working with a range of brands has allowed us to explore space and object from different perspectives, pushing us to discover new materials, pallets, and compositions. Our inspirations have been consistent since the advent of the studio, it’s interesting for us to apply them to various clients and projects and how the outcomes differ,” Taylor says. In many ways, the design follows – many times will inherit – trends and cycles alike fashion. Belief interior design, be it, an expression of oneself. With countless collaborations throughout the studio, growth has been the greatest takeaway amongst these creatives. “All of our collaborations are integral to the growth and essence of the studio, collaboration is at the roots of the studio by nature of us to coming together. Adding new perspectives and design opinions to the dynamics of the studio add a lot to a project. Additionally, people are very important to us, we see it more as the friends we meet than the project itself.” Piccolo notes London’s architectural influence within the curations, his sights lock in on global art and interior design. “Surprisingly, with the projects we have worked on, we have noticed there is more an international style that adapts to each countries necessities and cultures.”
Ahead of developing trends, Dello Studio believes in the acknowledgment, not the following of trending modes in design. “Our ethos is concentrating on our style and what excites us. We are aware of what is trending and what’s not, however, due to the majority of our influences based in the past we don’t rely too much on current movements in design,” says Taylor. Their favorite at the moment? “A trend we relate to is the current rediscovery of raw materials and the love for objects. We are not particularly fond of the ongoing obsession and accessibility to mass manufacture furniture.” Marketing off interior design, that Piccolo calls a gift, challenging inspiration is just a tip towards designing one's interior. “We live in a time where the location is no longer an issue, taking advantage of the brilliant online furniture markets and auctions is a great way to find unique pieces.” Though both designers have empty homes at the moment, Taylor and Piccolo agree Dello Studio’s current furniture collections with M.A.H is and should be on everyone’s design radar. Inspired by Luis Barragan – spaces displaying great consideration and attention to detail — Dello Studio strives to achieve the same throughout all projects and collaborations. Looking forward to the possibilities of this new year, the design duo was expertly vague regarding the future of Dello Studio implying, “More interiors and larger-scale projects, but we are however trying to keep things fun and have a few surprises ahead,” smirked the designers.
