Andrée Putman, an iconic designer and architect, gained international recognition in the 1980s with the creation of the first-ever boutique hotel, the Morgans Hotel in New York. Her avant-garde approach redefined luxury design, blending simplicity with elegance. Over the years, Putman expanded her creative reach, collaborating with prestigious brands like Christofle on silverware and jewelry collections, Gaia & Gino on porcelain designs, and Veuve Clicquot on a unique champagne cooler. She also reimagined Louis Vuitton’s classic Steamer Bag.
As an interior designer, Putman’s projects include the stunning Blue Spa at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich, corporate spaces for Novartis, and the redesigned Helena Rubinstein corners. One of her most celebrated works is the Guerlain flagship store on the Champs-Élysées, where her refined yet bold aesthetic shines through. Additionally, she designed extraordinary residences in cities like Paris, Rome, Miami, and Shanghai, as well as a cliff-hanging home in Tangiers for actress Arielle Dombasle and philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy.
Throughout her career, Putman consistently demonstrated a unique ability to blend functionality with artistic expression, leaving an enduring impact on the world of design and luxury interiors.
