Vieri Landini Discusses Solander House's Narrative-Driven Interior Design Philosophy

Designer Vieri Landini, co-founder of Solander House, shared insights into his studio's approach to interior design in an interview with C41 magazine. Landini, who works between Sydney and Milan with co-founder Madelyn Hurd, creates spaces focused on emotional atmosphere, storytelling, and material authenticity rather than purely visual aesthetics. He explained how his Florentine upbringing and background in painting influence his preference for raw, imperfect materials like weathered stone and acid-washed metal. Landini described how cinema inspires their narrative-driven process, where each project begins with a story that guides material selection and spatial mood. The designer also discussed how operating between Australia and Europe shapes their work, combining Australia's connection to nature with Italy's historical craftsmanship.