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Island life

GOLD STANDARD

tanding as a beacon of warmth and richness amid pristine white interiors, this brass-clad island plays a starring role in Margit Argus’ own Estonian apartment. ‘The sheet brass was intentionally left without varnish or any other coating, allowing it to age naturally in time,’ explains the founder of Studio Argus. ‘As a living material, you can observe traces of life on it. I love how the material remains

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