Patricia Anastassiadis, founder of Anastassiadis Arquitetos
The editions of Condé Nast Traveler in China, India, the Middle East, the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain , with the support of the editors who work on the international edition from New York, have come together to launch a global message of traveling optimism: #UnderOneSky. This inspiring initiative brings together interviews with personalities such as Francis Ford Coppola, Cara Delevingne, Susie Cave, Alexa Chung or Patricia Anastassiadis, the protagonist of this conversation.
Patricia Anastassiadis she founded her architecture studio -Anastassiadis Arquitetos- in 1993. The attention to detail, combined with the interest in art, history and anthropology , are the DNA of the business that bears the surname of the Brazilian architect and interior designer, which has recently renovated the gastronomic spaces of the emblematic Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, on the French Riviera.
Thanks to the constant search for new materials and innovative textures , as well as the use of handmade elements and a great precision and sense of space, Anastassiadis Arquitetos has become a benchmark in the sector, both in Brazil and internationally, during the last two decades.
Patricia Anastassiadis: Brazilian Architect and Interior Designer
The Projects of this renowned architecture studio can be found at different places in the world -such as the United States, Greece, Spain, Portugal or the Caribbean- , highlighting hotel companies such as Four Seasons, Oetker Collection, Fairmont, Ritz Carlton, Hilton or Grand Hyatt. And who understands hotels (and architecture), understands travel...
Condé Nast Traveler: A travel anecdote that you have not confessed until now?
A: Actually, I never tell anyone anything about my travels... I just disappear for 30 days And then I reappear as if nothing had happened.
Q: Your favorite little secret hotel?
A: The hotel The Tsitouras Collection in Santorini, Greece , it's quite a show. It is owned by our dear friends Elena and Giorgos , who have excellent taste in art and decoration.
Q: Your favorite classic hotel in the whole world?
A: The Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc in the south of France is the most fantastic place: it has that authentic and classic aura that you see in those golden age movies
Infinity pool at The Tsitouras Collection hotel
Q: A great little place away from the crowd?
A: If I told you, everyone would want to go there! But I'm sure it will be mentioned during this interview...
Q: If you could feast on one restaurant right now, what would it be?
A: There is a small greek taverna, on the island of patmos , which is located on a beach made of the most beautiful stones you have ever seen. It is owned by a very traditional Greek family, with grandma in charge of the kitchen . She makes me feel at home. There are no words to describe how great the food is.
**Q: The book you read that inspired you to travel or at least dream of a place...**
A: When I was 17 years old, I read a book about Mariano Fortuny , which was great Spanish designer and artist who lived in Venice most of his life. That same year, luckily, I was able to go to visit his palace . And to this day, I still go to Venice every year.
Q: The movie that surprised you with its location?
A: I saw again The contempt of Jean-Luc Godard after many years, and that scene where Michel Piccoli climbs the staircase at the rear of the Villa Malaparte , looking at the cliff and the ocean in Capri... It is perhaps the most beautiful architecture film I have ever seen.
Patmos
Q: A place where you fell in love? (IN, not WITH, we want to hear your love stories!)
A: I don't count who I kiss, but all I can say is that the Mediterranean It's a great place to fall in love during the summer... (When you're young).
Q: What is your trusted airline, lounge or train and why?
A: I love traveling on any train, but the most fantastic experience was cross Japan on the bullet train. Watching landscapes dissolve as speed increases makes me feel very present.
Q: Your favorite place in the whole world?
A: Wherever, whenever I'm with my family.
Q: What is the best store you have discovered while traveling and what did you buy there?
A: I am a paper fan and when we were in Japan, we visited the oldest stationery store in Tokyo, called Ginza Itoya. I almost went into cardiac arrest. We had to buy extra luggage to carry all the papers home.
Q: What song always reminds you of vacations?
A: I love listening to music from the 70s and 80s anytime, anywhere, so probably those old songs!
Venice always
Q: Next destination in mind?
A: The Amazon rainforest. It is the perfect enclave to connect with nature and with yourself. Having a large part of it in our country is a blessing.
Q: The postcard that has surprised you the most?
A: Any picture of Venice.
Q: Three pieces of clothing that are always in your vacation wardrobe?
A: Well, let's see... Bikini, bikini and these old jeans that my husband wants to burn at the stake (but he never will!).
Q: Three items that you always carry in your travel bag?
A: thermal water, my Shiseido tinted cream SPF and a sunscreen.
Q: Your favorite look for the holidays?
A: Flip flops, no makeup, relaxed.
Q: Your trusted brand for luggage?
A: Mandarin Duck, forever.
Q: A person, property or place that you know is doing amazing things to make the world a better place?
A: I love the UN World Food Program app called ShareTheMeal. I think it's a contemporary way for people from all over the world to help fight hunger. It makes it easy to participate and you can see the results through the app in real time.
Q: Where would you spend a few days?
A: In São Paulo, where I live. I like to go to museums and art galleries most of the time. I would say that the São Paulo Museum of Art is the most amazing. In addition, the Ibirapuera Park Has many works by Oscar Niemeyer , which are all impressive.
For dinner I would definitely choose Japanese food, especially Nagayama , an amazing restaurant close to home. I'm not a girl from pubs , but there are many cool bars in the city center like Dona Onça or Esther Rooftop.
Q: If you had to answer, which of your amazing hotels, trips, villas or destinations is your favorite?
A: The island of Patmos, in Greece , during the summer.
Sao Paulo, Brazil