Anouska Hempel : (2) " Being a rather second-rate actress, I finally thought, ‘I’d rather be a designer.’ I knew I could make things look good. " - Anouska Hempel " The building I most admire is the Doges Palace in Venice, both by day and by night. Looking at it from the lagoon, it resembles a floating kilim carpet. I love all the bridges which connect houses, people, gardens and palaces. I also love moats to isolate yourself. A ha-ha for secrecy, as in every English country garden. " - Anouska Hempel