X.L. DNA
BIOGRAPHY
Xavier Loup’s journey is a fusion of cultures and experiences, blending French elegance with Asian finesse, Scandinavian simplicity, and Californian allure. Born amidst the pine trees and cicadas’ serenade in the South of France, Xavier’s early connection with nature blossomed into a lifelong passion.
After Parisian school years immersed in the beauty of the city, he formally studied landscape architecture there. His career commenced in Los Angeles in a landscape design studio.
As his career evolved, Xavier recognized the need to integrate interior design and structural architecture, drawing inspiration from encounters, travels, art, music, fashion, perfumes, and culinary arts. His journey ultimately led him to Asia, where he founded Xavier Loup Studio, a hub for holistic living space design and sourcing.
Over the course of 25 years, his passion for outdoor landscaping grew stronger and nurtured his transition to Art Director, where he truly excels. Art Direction, to Xavier, is the key to infusing projects with a unique identity, creating spaces where people can escape, celebrate, work, and live. Xavier’s mastery lies in evoking emotions.
Currently based in Southeast Asia, his Bali studio serves as a dynamic platform for global collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals from diverse backgrounds.
X.L. & ASTON
Together with Aston, we both lived in many places and traveled a lot. Aston was born 11 years ago in Normandy. I gave her an unusual name for a female Weimaraner. We often go for long walks just the two of us, beaches, rice fields, nurseries, forests, mountain treks…we guide and trust each other… I love Aston very much; she keeps me grounded.
“THE WORLD IS A BOOK AND THOSE WHO DON’T TRAVEL READ ONLY A PAGE.” – Saint Augustine.
I am seeking discovery, to bring back memories of places, people, and experiences.
“THE PERCEPTION OF BEAUTY IS A MORAL TEST” – Henry David Thoreau.
My lifestyle embraces beauty in all forms: views, objects, scents, and art.
“ART ENABLES US TO FIND OURSELVES AND LOSE OURSELVES AT THE SAME TIME.” – Thomas Merton.
I’m passionate about modern art, exploring museums and galleries is the first indoor thing I do when I am somewhere new.
TREASURED WORKPLACE AND CHERISHED CULTURAL INFLUENCE
“IF YOU LOVE YOUR WORKSPACE, YOU’LL LOVE YOUR WORK A LITTLE MORE.” – Cynthia Rowley.
My studio is a very important personal space, not only do I work there but I also go there to create, recharge, test concepts, look at samples and keepsakes, books, and pictures.
“FRENCH CULTURE IS KNOWN FOR MANY GREAT ATTRIBUTES, SOME OF WHICH PROBABLY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH FOOD, WINE AND ROMANCE” – Leonard Mlodinow.
I belong the new French-touch in the fields of music, arts, and design. We embody a certain lifestyle enjoyed by many people in Europe and overseas.
ACTIVE GOURMANDISE
“SUFFER THE PAIN OF DISCIPLINE OR SUFFER THE PAIN OF REGRET.” – Jim Rohn
Sport provides balance to my life; it is an essential part of my day…a very (very) early part of the day.
“CHEERFUL LOOKS MAKE EVERY DISH A FEAST.” – Philip Massinger.
I eat with my eyes first. Tableware and how food is presented, the story of the ingredients, a few words with the chef…it all matters very much.
