@archdigest: Conventional wisdom suggests that too many cooks would disturb the creative kitchen. But #NachsonMimran—a free-spirited activist working at the intersection of climate science and refugee empowerment—is not one to abide by hackneyed thinking. It was just his more-the-merrier mindset that appealed to a philanthropist-entrepreneur looking to build a private residence in Gstaad, #Switzerland. More than simply a home, the project was meant to be a catalyst for cultural exchange, foregrounding design from around the world, with a particular focus on Africa and the African diaspora. Entrusted by the client with that open-ended mandate, Mimran acted as the project’s creative director, orchestrating both individual commissions and the larger ethos of collaboration. Chief among those creative partners was #PritzkerPrize winner Francis Kéré. In Gstaad, the men have joined forces with many international talents to reimagine classic #chalets as vessels for contemporary innovation. Look inside the unique property in our January cover story at the link in our bio.

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