From cherished grandmother recipes to the enduring elegance of scandinavian steel, Mati Pichci’s journey through food, architecture, and minimalist design offers a fresh perspective on finding harmony in everyday rituals.
Once a coffee addict, now a mindful sipper
My relationship with coffee has evolved into something intentional and mindful. Once an over-indulgent drinker, I took a year-long break and came to appreciate coffee as a productive ritual. Now, Stelton’s minimalist designs enhance this experience, blending seamlessly with the thoughtfulness I bring to each cup. My preference is a lightly roasted filter coffee, but on particularly tired days, I opt for a flat white with oat milk. Coffee, for me, isn’t just a beverage; it’s a moment of calm and focus that Stelton’s design complements beautifully.
"As chef and founder of AMATOR (Café in CPH, ed.), I have always been drawn to the soulful simplicity that defines my style, whether in food, coffee, or design. Each element enriches my life, creating a seamless balance of functionality and beauty."
– Mati Pichci, Chef and founder of AMATOR
From farm to table…and a secondhand treasure
For me, food and coffee are more than mere sustenance - they’re a truly happy marriage of simplicity and quality. Inspired by humble, grandmother-style dishes, I cherish recipes that highlight the essence of local produce. At AMATOR, I’ve developed dishes like saffron beans and fall greens with sheep cheese, which embody my “produce-focused, monochromatic, and simple-to-the-bone” philosophy.
This respect for the craft starts with the hardworking farmers, whose dedication grounds my approach to food. My appreciation for thoughtful design mirrors this connection. One of my most treasured items is an Arne Jacobsen-designed cylindrical salad bowl, a secondhand find when I first moved to Denmark.
Its reflective stainless steel and understated elegance bring a special ambiance to my evening gatherings, especially in candlelight. This bowl, along with Stelton’s timeless pieces like Erik Magnussen’s EM cutlery, symbolizes the heritage of Danish design that I hold dear. Together, they bring a lasting elegance to AMATOR, blending durability with an aesthetic that stands the test of time.
"Good design, to me, is more than just aesthetic; it brings calm and focus to my daily life. Minimalist, elegant objects offer a retreat from a noisy world, allowing me to find peace in simplicity."
- Mati Pichci
Concrete and chaos - the brutalist comeback
Growing up in post-Soviet Poland, I was surrounded by brutalist architecture—a style I once disliked but now see as both raw and beautifully honest. This aesthetic has shaped my appreciation for structures that combine form and function seamlessly, as seen in iconic buildings like the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. On a larger scale, I find urban planning fascinating, especially when I compare Copenhagen’s organized structure to the vibrant yet chaotic landscape of my hometown, Warsaw. This architectural dichotomy informs my sense of design, inspiring me to see beauty in contrasts.
WEITERLESEN
BRUS Wassersprudler
"BRUS" ist der Klang, den das sprudelnde und direkt in der eigenen Küche frisch hergestellte Mineralwasser macht.