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32 Editor’s Picks
The new collections in store, design names
to know and inspiring destinations to explore
44 Collections
Enliven your interior with animal-inspired
motifs or look to gold accents for an
opulent touch
48 Illumination
Lighting pieces that will add a dash of
colour and whimsy to any space
52 Exclusive
The launch of London property
The Broadway and a styling masterclass
with Italian furniture brand Meridiani
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STYLE
Interviews
Illuminating insights from family-run brands
Bolon, Flexform and Altfield
70
64 Brand Story
In this exclusive interview, Roy Teo of
The Mill discusses his grand plans for the
design consortium
70 Iconoclast
A retrospective on the decadent interiors by
the late interior designer David Collins
76 Artisan
Neri & Hu advocates for better design
through its interdisciplinary approach and
adaptive reuse
80 Travel Notes
Look beyond the well-trodden path to discover
hidden hotspots at these Asian destinations
88 Inspiration
Explore the art of Japanese craftsmanship
at Huls Gallery Singapore
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Report
Refresh your abode with the latest tactile
trends and the newest upholstery collections
102 Tatler Design Awards

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SANCTUARIES
106 Colour Wheel
This South African home celebrates its sense
of place with a dynamic interplay of punchy
hues and lively textures
118 Above It All

Personalised details and luxurious accents
turn this penthouse into a characterful
abode for a young family
128 Contemporary Dialogue

A Parisian pied-à-terre maximises its petite
space with jewel tones and artful alcoves
150
138 Natural Rhythm
This tranquil bungalow adapts its rustic
influence for the tropical climate in
effortlessly elegant ways
150 A Different Face

A former office complex is transformed into a
stylish sanctuary that draws cues from its
urban heritage
162 Art Of The Mix
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This eclectic abode marries Peranakan-
inspired architecture with a vivacious
profusion of pattern and colour

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Fashion and interior design are two disciplines

that feed off each other, and fashion’s current
penchants for embroidery, embellishment, jewel
tones and velvet are strongly echoed in the design
world as well. That’s why we’ve dedicated this
issue to this growing influence of eclecticism
and maximalism. The courageous use of colour,
the juxtaposition of prints and patterns, and the
embrace of myriad textures—this issue is about
living bravely and boldly.
There are a few fine examples in our Sanctuaries
section, such as our cover home in South Africa,
which showcases a different design theme in every
room, and Design Intervention’s bungalow project,
which cleverly displays the use of prints without
being overwhelming. If you’re looking for ideas, our
Report section outlines the fabric trends to watch
and how they can instantly update your space.
You may not be a maximalist at heart (I, for one,
lean towards the minimalist side of the spectrum)
but it’s always inspiring to see how others pull it
off. I was impressed with the latest initiative of Roy
Hygge, lagom and wabi sabi—a decade ago, only Teo, the designer and founder of The Mill Group—
a handful of design lovers knew what these words the reinvention of its headquarters into a stunning
meant. Today, not only do we know what they pertain tribute to Neo-Gothic style is something that pushes
to, many of us strive to live them. These cultural one to think and dream bigger.
ideals have become part of the everyday vernacular People and projects like these are what we love
and have spawned an entire lifestyle category. featuring in Singapore Tatler Homes, as we aim
While they don’t necessarily espouse to show you groundbreaking designs in all forms.
“minimalism”, a greater appreciation for natural, We’re delighted that our efforts have recently been
cosy and considered things and spaces ties them recognised by the Media Publishers Association
all together. However, it’s safe to say that the tide is of Singapore (MPAS)—Singapore Tatler Homes
changing—we’re seeing a visible shift from pared- was named Home and Interior Design Media of the
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and start the new one—and we hope to continue
showing the ways that you can redefine your life in
2018. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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nl n
For this issue, he shot a founder of The Mill, about
serene abode in Singapore his grand plans for the
that marries rustic appeal with design consortium (page 64)
modern elegance—find the and explored an eclectic,
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aries section (page 138). Singapore (page 162).
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Child’s Play
Let your child’s imagination take flight with the new
Far Away Places collection from Dulux. Start by
choosing from one of eight fun themes, which include
life underwater, the wonders of intergalactic space and
colourful safari wildlife. Each box includes decals based
on each concept, along with six paint colours and other
tools to help you and your child decorate the walls with
POETIC SPIN
these whimsical motifs. The roll-on paints are a breeze Picture a gravity-defying vortex
to use for adults and kids alike, and are odour-free— of floating leaves, frozen in
perfect for a fun weekend activity. dulux.com.sg time—the crystal maestros
of Lalique have captured this
dreamy sight in satin-finished
crystal. First created in 1951 by
glassmaker Marc Lalique, the
Champs-Élysées bowls and vases
feature finely engraved crystal
leaves inspired by the foliage that
lines the famed avenue in Paris.
This light-catching piece has
now been reissued in a larger size,
with limited edition clear and
deep green colourways.
Available at Lalique; lalique.com
The new BeoLab 50 is a loudspeaker that looks SET THE

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Olufsen beauty include the brand’s Acoustic Lens,
an external microphone that gracefully ascends like
an elevated stage platform to handle sound dispersion
of the upper frequencies. Its Active Room Compensation
technology also helps ensure optimum sound throughout the
entire room, whether you’re watching a movie or playing music
at your house party. The streamlined silhouette will be an elegant
complement to any modern interior—it’s finished with clean lines,
silver-polished surfaces and warm oak wood lamellas.
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CIRCLE
OF LIFE
Settle into the warm embrace
of the Jacques collection, which
comprises sofas and armchairs with
curved silhouettes and enveloping lines.
Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Italian
furniture brand Minotti, the collection pairs soft
cushioned seats with a light bronze metal
base and compact proportions—round
coffee tables and ottomans with a
quilted finish help complete the
cosy cluster. minotti.it
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Following the successful launch of the all-suite vessel Silver Muse in early Young designer
2017, ultra-luxury cruise company Silversea has revealed its plan to create Simon Tan,
a student of
a sister ship—the Silver Moon, to be unveiled in 2020. As is tradition, Ngee Ann
Italian ship maker Fincantieri will be crafting the ship, which takes its cue Polytechnic,
from the Silver Muse in terms of passenger capacity and design direction. won Young
Designer
Following an extensive refurbishment, the Silver Cloud (pictured below) Award 2017,
has been reborn as the most spacious expedition ship in polar waters— with an impressive
with one of the highest guest-to-crew ratios. silversea.com take on “zen modernism”. The
winning design features an
interior scheme with wooden
furnishings, Chinese ink
paintings, customised latticework
and other well-curated details
that result in a calming family
abode. Organised annually by
Design Intervention, the Young
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EASTERN SOJOURN
From stylish conversions to ambitious architectural projects,
these new design-led hotels are Asia’s most celebrated openings
THE MURRAY
Originally designed by architect
Ron Phillips, the former
government block known as The
Murray Building in Hong Kong
gets a second life as a luxury
hotel. British studio Foster and
Partners led the restoration
project, revitalising the building
to house 336 luxurious suites.
Opening in January 2018, its
elegant interior reflects the clean
lines of the Modernist structure,
and comes with a rooftop bar and
restaurant with a killer view of
the city. wharfhotels.com
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VUE HOTEL HOUHAI CAPELLA SHANGHAI THE SUKHOTHAI SHANGHAI
Framed by the neighbouring park and Situated in the French Concession district, Designed by interdisciplinary practice Neri &
Houhai lake, this new hotel pairs its serene this property was once one of the original Hu, the newest Sukhothai hotel is scheduled
setting with architectural cues to local gated communities in the city. Originally to open in March 2018 on Nanjing Road.
heritage. The first property of the Design conceptualised by the late Indonesian The hotel’s 201 luxurious rooms and suites
Hotels group in Beijing, the hotel comprises designer Jaya Ibrahim and completed by include fit-outs and ergonomically designed
a series of transformed buildings from the Blink Design Group, the luxury resort blends furniture in the firm’s grey, brown and white
1950s, which contain 80 rooms and suites. elements of traditional Chinese architecture palette. The hotel also has a state-of-the-
Its cohesive look—from the landscape, with French flair—Impressionist artwork art fitness centre overlooking a 25-metre
interior, furniture to brand strategy—was and European-style furniture are paired indoor heated pool, so business travellers
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Bejewelled
Beauty
Much like how a statement
earring can elevate your
cocktail look, a lighting
piece can create a graceful
L’ART DE VIVRE focal point in your abode.
The jewellery-like Boule
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at Cape Town’s Ellerman House beautiful example. Created
in collaboration with
The recent opening of the Zeitz timeless decor, exquisite food and Swarovski exclusively for
Museum of Contemporary Art Africa wine, but most of all for its unparalleled the German lighting brand,
(Zeitz MOCAA) further cements Cape collection of art. Forget finding run-
Town’s reputation as the continent’s of-the-mill art pieces in your room this sparkling creation
venerable art capital and makes or at the lobby. Instead, take in the features the largest crystal
it a must-see for the global art 1,000-strong collection of valuable ever made, paired with soft
cognoscenti. Those keen to carefully artworks carefully incorporated into the
examine and revel in the richness and hotel’s tasteful interiors and elegant silk tassels and pom poms
diversity of South Africa’s art scene grounds. The collection spans mid- in a variety of customisable
will benefit from checking into Ellerman 19th-century art up to the present colours. Use it as an accent
House—a beautiful hotel perched on day; it also has a dedicated gallery for
a cliff in the Mother City’s exclusive contemporary pieces. From the avant- or create a composition with
enclave of Bantry Bay. garde outdoor sculptures to classic multiple Boule pieces to
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in works adorning the hallways, the art create a striking statement
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HOUSE OF CURIOSITIES
Hermès brings its home universe to life with its Through The Walls
exhibition, conceptualised especially for its Singapore flagship store
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eave it to Hermès to CLOCKWISE Over the course of three weeks in October,
craft wondrous vignettes FROM TOP the upper floors of the brand’s Singapore
full of wit and whimsy. The Tie Set table flagship store became the backdrop for playful
Conceptualised especially for service and displays that featured the myriad facets
Singapore by Jean-Christophe myriad pieces of its homeware and furniture collections.
Vaillant & Hervé Sauvage, from the furniture Wallpapers were playfully torn asunder,
the Through The Walls and decorative plastering the staircase in artful assemblage,
exhibition featured scenography starring collections; the while a table service appeared to be on the
furniture pieces and furnishing collections customisable cusp of falling off a rotatable disc. Other
from the diverse Hermès home universe. Cabinet of interactive spaces created a tactile experience
Curiosities; for visitors, featuring the snugness of carpets
Hermès and throws on display, as well as the Cabinet
managing director of Curiosities centrepiece—a customisable
Hélène Dubrule scarf cabinet that’s inspired by the shape and
and deputy make of a classic leather wallet.
artistic director Under the creative direction of deputy
BY HONG XINYING PHOTOGRAPHY BENNY LOH
Charlotte Macaux artistic directors Charlotte Macaux

Perelman Perelman and Alexis Fabry since 2014, the
Hermès home collections pair ingenuity
with the French maison’s storied history
of craftsmanship, from its early equestrian
beginnings to its wide-ranging body of work
today. The exhibition celebrated the brand’s
journey, while showing that there’s always a
way to turn even the most quotidian of details
into an extraordinary feat.
Through The Walls was held from October
7-29 at Hermès Liat Towers; hermes.com

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FRENCH
REVOLUTION
Only a decade old, Paris- THIS PAGE As a tech company, why is design
based Devialet has already Devialet so important?
changed the audio game with co-founders Our core activity is to develop new sound
Pierre-Emmanuel technologies in order to deliver emotional
its groundbreaking Phantom Calmel, Quentin experiences. The means is the tech, but the goal
speaker. Its co-founders discuss the Sannié and is the emotion—we can’t deliver the emotion
importance of innovative details Emmanuel Nardin; without design. There’s no use having disruptive
the Phantom technologies if you don’t take advantage of them
and the music that moves them speaker in gold to create smarter and more beautiful products.
Musicians and aficionados praise Devialet began with a dream to deliver

Devialet’s sound engineering, but will non- “the best sound in the world”. Tell us
audiophiles notice a difference? about your breakthrough moment.
The instant you play music on a Devialet, it’s The first time I [Calmel] brought home a
obvious. It’s as if the musician has entered the working prototype, my seven-year-old son was
room. We achieve that by reproducing all the upstairs. I started to play a piano track, and he
small details that differentiate reproduction came downstairs and asked, “Who is playing
from reality. If you miss even the tiniest pieces the piano?” He thought it was real. I still get
of information—the musician’s breath, fingers emotional when I think of that. For me, it was
tapping a piano key—your brain knows it’s the best achievement possible.
not real. But with the Phantom, we’re able to
reproduce the whole range of sound that the What inspired Phantom’s
human ear can hear, plus the lowest frequencies co-spherical design?
that you can’t hear but can feel in your chest. The special architecture is based on the
technology and technical constraints of the
engineers. It’s the best way to make the best
sound. After function, the next step is to be
expressive. We come from Paris, so there’s
a French touch—the lyrical detail on the
front, inspired by the French garden, is
something unexpected.
Recent collaborations include Berluti,

broadcaster Sky and the Paris Opera.
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Who are your dream collaborators?

We would love to share Phantom with Chinese
pianist Lang Lang, or open a store at the
Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre in Beijing.
Our ultimate goal is to deliver the best sound
everywhere, in every device—a car, a computer,
a smartphone. We would love to have the
Devialet system in a Tesla.
www Devialet is available at Marina Bay Sands and Ion

Orchard. Visit devialet.com for more information.
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Wilder Things
Inject a natural touch to your abode with
pieces inspired by the animal kingdom
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1. Blue White Porcelain 06 photographic print by Dallae 11
Bae, from Lumas Singapore 2. Laboratorio Paravicini
decorative plates, from Yoox.com 3. Equestrian
wallpaper, from Hermès 4. Arflex Octopus table
by Carlo Colombo, from Space Furniture 5. Eames
Elephant by Charles and Ray Eames, from Vitra
6. Gucci Décor embroidered cushion, from Gucci.com
7. Edra Pack sofa, from Edra.com 8. Tenue de
Ville Lintu wallpaper in Ether, from Tatum
Singapore 9. Gucci Décor Rooster mug, from
Gucci.com 10. Augmented reality + Deer by
Yongwon Song, from TheArtling.com
11. Gucci Décor Octopus three-panel
screen, from Gucci.com 12
12. Hippopotamus sculpture,
from Lalique 13. Seletti Mouse
lamp, from Yoox.com
14. Bonaldo Theduck coffee 13
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S H O P ILLU MINATION
Bright Ideas According to Jeremy Tay, director at

Prestige Global Designs, it’s important to
think about the shape, size and number of the
lamps that you use, as well as the brightness
of the bulbs. “The shape should complement
Let your home glow with playful retro- the look of your furniture,” he says. “Make
inspired pieces that will bring colour sure that the size and configuration you
and whimsy to any space choose is proportional to the room’s size, the
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ceiling height, and the size of your tables.”
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Tay recommends repeating the colour of your
he humble lamp may be lamp tastefully in other parts of the room,
perceived as a functional such as in a painting or with accent cushions.
object—but used in the He also suggests picking up retro-inspired
right context, a statement pieces to add a playful touch to your home.
lighting piece can also “Colourful retro lamps are making a comeback,
bring a great deal of as interior trends are becoming more eclectic,”
personality to your says Tay. “Be creative and brave—as long
abode. In fact, a colourful lamp is an easy as you keep the overall style, colour scheme
way to add a focal point to a minimalist and proportions of your home in mind,
interior. “Start with a timeless canvas— decorative lamps can work harmoniously with
warm white walls will allow the colours any concept.” Look to lamps inspired by the
and unusual silhouettes to pop,” says Eileen Memphis Group, which was founded by Ettore
Tan, marketing manager at Space Furniture. Sottsass in the ’80s—this influential collective
“For example, the wired cage of Roll & Hill’s of architects and designers crafted furniture and
Bluff City pendant lamp will complement an decorative objects in bright, bold shades and
industrial look, while Bocci’s 28 series will inventive shapes. So brighten your abode with
look stunning in a Neoclassical context.” these vibrant picks:

BUBBLE DREAM ARTY TWIST
Designed by Ferruccio Created by Ferruccio Laviani
Laviani for Kartell, the FL/Y for Foscarini, the Orbital floor
pendant lamp brings to mind lamp consists of coloured
the iridescence of soap or white silkscreen-printed
bubbles. Made of transparent glass plates of various
methacrylate, the spherical shapes and sizes, mounted
lampshade ends at just the right on a lacquered metal tripod.
spot to collect and diffuse light The lamp looks like an
in the most delightful way. The abstract sculpture; when lit,
lamps can be used individually its bold graphic effects are
or in a multicolour composition. sure to enliven any space.
NEON GLOW
Bring the retro cool of the ’80s
into your home with Shades by
LOOK TO LAMPS INSPIRED BY Seletti. These neon tube lights
spell out the names of colours
THE MEMPHIS MOVEMENT, FOR in their respective hues, while
being playfully reminiscent
ECLECTIC DESIGNS IN BRIGHT, BOLD of British artist Tracey Emin’s
SHADES AND INVENTIVE SHAPES subversive neon artworks.

Complement these illuminated
letterings with Seletti’s Linea
vertical neon tube ceiling and
floor lights, which are also
available in matching shades.
SMOOTH OPERATOR
Clean, smooth and geometrically
pure, Hans Sandgren Jakobsen’s
Radon wall lamp by Lightyears
consists of a semi-spherical
shade attached to a circular
wall bracket. The shade can be
flipped downwards or upwards
to offer indirect mood lighting
or brighter direct light—it’s also
fitted with a reflector to ensure
the light shines precisely where
it’s needed.
singapor e tatler homes 49

S H O P ILLU MINATION
MEMPHIS MINT
Named after the Tennessee town
of Bluff City, this Roll & Hill lamp
combines a traditional shade
with a wire cage to create an
industrial-style pendant. The
mint green and red version hints
at the whimsy of the Memphis
movement, while making the
lamp a cheerful addition to
communal areas such as the dry
kitchen and the dining room.
“START WITH A TIMELESS CANVAS—

WARM WHITE WALLS WILL ALLOW
THE COLOURS AND UNUSUAL
SILHOUETTES TO POP”
BOTANICAL ROMANCE CARNIVAL MOOD

Bring the effervescence of Add a playful accent to your
spring into your home with abode with the Cirque series
Windfall’s Eden chandelier, from Louis Poulsen. These
which comprises branch- lamps feature tri-colour bands
like stems adorned with inspired by the colourful twirl
crystal flowers. Endless of a fast-moving carousel, and
permutations are made were created in collaboration
possible by customising with designer and graphic artist
the metal finishes, crystal Clara von Zweigbergk. Made
colour and configuration of aluminium, these lamps
of the chandelier, making are available in three colour
each piece one of its kind. combinations and three sizes.

where
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the silky sheens that Penta’s bocci.ca
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work of Umberto Asnago, the rollandhill.com
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made of borosilicate glass, with spacefurniture.com.sg
smooth, rounded corners and
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LIGHTYEARS
W. ATELIER
201 Henderson Road
#01-01 and #03-01
Tel: 6270 8828
en.lightyears.dk
watelier.com
PENTA
STUDIO216
200 Newton Road
#01-01
Tel: 6909 2128
EASTERN INFLUENCE PETAL PLAY pentalight.it
Known for his cheerfully surreal Inspired by the avant-garde studio216.co
designs, Spanish designer Optical Art movement of
Jaime Hayon’s signature style the 1960s, the Nuage lamp SELETTI
can be seen in his Chinoz table —designed by Philippe seletti.it
lamp for Parachilna. It takes the Nigro for Foscarini—looks
shape of the classical urn and like a big, bright flower with WINDFALL
updates it with a colourful base lights that glow through the WINDFALL ASIA
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bases and shades can be mixed lamps are a delightful Tel: 6604 9381
and matched as you please. addition to any interior. windfall-asia.com

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no fashionable soiree is complete
without photos. A glamorous
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formed a truly British backdrop,
featuring a rugged sofa bearing
the Union Jack graphic as the
focal point—just the setting for a Sabrina Ho Adam Challis, Cherrin Loo
picture-perfect tableau. and Kevin Matthews and Alessandro Butini
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58
INVENTIVE BASE
Learn how the family-run Swedish
brand Bolon made flooring an
integral part of interior design—we
speak to Eklund sisters on the
company’s bold direction and
its next steps
S T Y L E INTERVIEWS
LAYING THE
GROUNDWORK
Sisters Annica and Marie Eklund of Bolon share
the journey of transforming their family flooring
O
business into a progressive global design empire
ne look at Annica and Marie
Eklund, and you may be forgiven
for thinking they helm a successful
fashion label and not a cutting-
edge design company. Most family
businesses rely on succession and
typically the next generation looks
to preserve the legacy through careful, calculated
moves. But when the Eklund sisters took control of
Bolon in 2003, they decided to follow their instincts
and take a sharp curve. With a passion for design and
a knack for collaboration and branding, they were able
to transform their grandfather’s humble rug company
into an international design player focused on woven
vinyl flooring. Over lunch at the Four Seasons in
Milan, they share how they began
and their next steps.
BY KISSA CASTAÑEDA IMAGES COURTESY OF BOLON

Did you always think of joining the
family business?
MARIE: I never, ever thought we
would join the company. I studied
in Florence and wanted to become a
fashion designer, while Annica was I’m sure you’re often told
a professional equestrian—she was that Bolon made vinyl “WE INTRODUCED
the top of her team in Sweden. Back flooring cool. How did you
then, Bolon was producing camping encourage interest THE THOUGHT OF
carpets. One day, my father asked me
to experiment with some flooring
in this area of
design?
USING FLOORING
designs. I did and it became very
successful. That was when I was 23;
ANNICA: A key
initiative is the
AS AN INTEGRAL
I’m 50 today. collaborations PART OF DESIGN
ANNICA: We started to work earlier we undertake.
in the company, but in 2003, it Everyone we AND NOT JUST
became so natural for us to take
over. We wanted to change the
collaborate with
is handpicked
A PRACTICAL
whole philosophy about flooring
and take on a new identity—from
by us. It needs to
align with the values
ELEMENT”
the traditional company focused of Bolon itself—if we like their
on weaving into an innovative philosophy, ambition and creations, CLOCKWISE Will we see Bolon anywhere else
international design brand. Our aim then we work with them. Take FROM TOP LEFT apart from on the floor?
was to inspire the people that we Missoni, for example; they’re very Sisters Marie MARIE: We have a lot of requests to
were inspired by, and it was really similar to us because they’re a third- and Annica have our flooring for the walls. We
fantastic because our parents let us generation family company that Eklund; graphic want to stay niche and unique, so we
develop the company our own way. produces everything in their country. patterns will never be this huge mainstream
We also work with other like-minded define Bolon’s company but you might see more
What inspired you to take a bold people and brands who have become designs; further applications of our product.
new direction for Bolon? friends, like Jean Nouvel applications are ANNICA: While we are primarily in
ANNICA: In 2003, we found out and Cappellini. being explored the contract business, we also want
that Giorgio Armani was using by the flooring to inspire people. In Stockholm, we
Bolon. We thought, “If we can Apart from technology, Bolon purveyor established first Bolon lab store—it’s
attract Armani, we can attract many seems to be very concerned a place where we welcome people to
others.” We changed the whole with sustainability. OPPOSITE PAGE take part in our philosophy about our
communication and packaging MARIE: Yes, we always want to Bolon has brand. We also plan to experiment
around Bolon, and started to push the limits and have better reinvented and we will soon open a Bolon
seriously work on the branding. regulations. In 1999, we went for woven vinyl guesthouse in London, opposite our
One thing that we introduced was the ISO certification for quality, and flooring with showroom. We don’t know what
the thought of using flooring as in the last five or six years, we have their stylish we’ll call it yet but it will be a place
an integral part of design and not invested 15 million euros just to be and sustainable where you can eat, stay and live in a
just a practical element. Typically, on the frontline when it comes to products distinctly Bolon atmosphere.
flooring has always been something sustainability. It’s also key for our
that comes last on an architect or production that everything we have
designer’s agenda because it wasn’t is top-notch—our goal is to get Bolon is available in Singapore at Xtra; visit
so well-developed in the past. better all the time. bolon.com and xtra.com.sg for more information.

FAMILY
VALUES
What does it take to craft a dream abode?
For Pietro and Giuliano Galimberti of
Flexform, the answer is simple. It’s the people
make the house a home—these same values
shape the elegant collections of the family-run
Italian furniture brand
B
y the time we meet
Pietro and Giuliano
Galimberti in the
Flexform Singapore “THE FURNITURE PIECES FROM
showroom, the
two are already in FLEXFORM HAVE A QUIET ELEGANCE
a convivial mood.
During the interview, it seems obvi-
THAT BECOMES A NATURAL EXTENSION
ous that they truly enjoy what they OF THE INTERIOR THAT YOU CREATE”
do—banter about their work comes
easy, with the duo often caught jest-
ing about the family’s democratic
ways of working together.
“Being a family, it’s not so
essential to have each of our job
titles listed on our business cards,
because we feel part of a whole
entity, rather than as a singular
element working for the company,”
shares Giuliano, while his uncle
Pietro begins laughing as he
chimes in: “I don’t even have
business cards!”
Founded in 1959 as Flexform di
Galimberti, the Italian furniture
brand continues to be run by the
Galimberti family, with the fourth
generation poised to continue
the legacy. Pietro, who is from
the second generation, has been
working closely on the company’s
creative direction with long-time
collaborator Antonio Citterio—he
met the now-famous architect as a
young student and describes him
as an “excitable, volcanic character
with a lot of ideas.” Giuliano, who Which Flexform pieces are
is from the third generation, is the currently in your home?
company’s export sales director and There are many items that we like,
oversees the company’s international as they are such a big part of our THIS PAGE What’s next for Flexform?
distribution. They discuss their hopes life. But I do like the Magister sofa Pietro and What we think we should be
for the company and the secret to very much, which is displayed on Giuliano more focused on in the coming
working in harmony as a family. the second floor of this showroom. Galimberti at years is extending our distribution
It’s a design that never gets old. the Singapore in Asia, Europe and the US. We
How does the family dynamic Pietro loves the new prototypes— boutique; the want to expand our brand in more
work in Flexform? he always looks to the future. Checker table countries and introduce it to more
A company is like a watch—there and Judit chair customers—with Singapore as a
are a lot of mechanisms that must What inspired the creation of from Flexform point of reference in Southeast Asia.
BY HONG XINYING IMAGES COURTESY OF FLEXFORM
work perfectly together. As an Flexform Mood? Mood; the Adda

entrepreneurial family, the most Mood is a little bit more romantic sofa, designed by If you had to sum up Flexform in a
important thing is to respect each than the Flexform main collections, Antonio Citterio phrase, what would it be?
other as well as our unique skill while having the same know-how, Quiet elegance. The furniture pieces
sets. We try to identify the skills technology and quality. If you OPPOSITE PAGE from Flexform have a quiet elegance
of each person and we’ve been want to compare Flexform Mood The Dragonfly that becomes a natural extension of
mature enough to understand which to Flexform, Flexform is more central sofa from the interior that you create, while
roles are best for each of us. When about the essential pieces, while the Flexform pairing well with items that show
there is this mutually respectful Mood is a little bit more about the Mood collection your personality.
relationship, the daily work is easy. decorative pieces. It’s about a tactile
We’ve been doing this for a long experience; when you sit on and
time and we hope to have many touch the different fabrics, you’ll where Flexform is located at 200 Newton Road #01-01,
TO GO Tel: 6909 2128; flexform.it
more years of working together. feel the difference.

TACTILE
DIMENSION
Master the art of layering colours and textures
to craft an interior that’s uniquely your own.
Amanda Clark, the co-founder of furnishings
purveyor Altfield Interiors, discusses the key trends
to watch and the easy ways to freshen your abode
BY HONG XINYING IMAGES COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE BRANDS

A
t the time when THIS PAGE
British interior Amanda Clark,
designer Amanda co-founder of furnishings
Clark first moved purveyor Altfield
to Hong Kong Interiors; an ikat-inspired
in the ’80s, she upholstery textile and wall
was stymied by covering from Westbury
the lack of decor resources. “Very
few international brands were OPPOSITE PAGE
available for purchase in Hong The Anemones
Kong back then—it was the pre- wallcovering
internet age and there was no global from Missoni’s first
shopping,” she recalls. The intrepid wallpaper collection
designer sought to fill that gap by
co-founding furnishings purveyor
Altfield Interiors, bringing in top
US and European brands to Hong
Kong, Macau, Shanghai and Beijing.
Its Singapore showroom opened
earlier this year, carrying an inspired
mix of decorative accessories and Which are the best- Any guidelines on
trimmings, and its extensive range selling brands carried by choosing textiles for a
of leading international textile and Altfield in Singapore? tropical climate?
wallcovering brands. Our contemporary American As with clothing, you’ll do
The variety of wallpapers wallcovering brands Innovations well to go for natural fibres
available today has also shaped and Weitzner, along with Pollack where possible. There are many
the ways in which interiors are textiles, are working very well— excellent pure cotton fabrics
crafted. “People have realised how these brands have a very crisp, especially designed for home
the whole atmosphere and richness modern look. We have many high- furnishings—particularly for
of an interior can be altered by performance products that are very upholstery—which work well in
using textures and patterns on functional, washable and hard- a humid climate, sometimes with
the walls,” says Clark. “Textile wearing, and can be used inside and another natural fibre like rayon
wallcoverings in suede and silk for outside, which work just as well for mixed into the weft.
instance, can soften sound while a restaurant or a family room. Microfibres such as faux suede
adding a rich and cocooning feel to also work well for the tropics
a room.” Here, she discusses the top What are some ways to instantly and are often easy to clean, along
collections and her tropical-climate refresh the look of an interior for with the dyed acrylic fibre fabrics
shopping tips. the New Year? designed for the outdoors, as well
One tried-and-tested idea would as for dining rooms and other
Tell us more about the new be to create a feature wall. Paint it spaces where high-performance
collections coming to the local a fresh colour like yellow or apple fabrics are needed. They don’t fade
showroom. green, or put up a fun wallpaper in sunlight, are bleachable and
We’re excited to be launching fashion to create an area of interest. cleanable, and are certainly worth
brand Missoni’s first wallcovering Geometric and floral designs can looking at in humid areas.
collection soon. It’s everything you add a wonderful zing to a space. One thing to remember when
would expect from Missoni, with Secondly, have some fun making curtains is that the length of
wonderful colours, lots of texture with cushions. A few yards of a the fabric may move by 5 per cent as
and exquisite patterns that play on special fabric made into cushions humidity changes—so you may be
the brand’s DNA. can completely change the look better off with a cotton or silk blend
Maximalism is gaining steam— and ambience of the room. An rather than a linen curtain fabric, as
this trend combines motifs and assortment of ikat-inspired linen absorbs moisture very well.
designs from all over the world, cushions when placed on a plain
with strong pops of colour and sofa, for example, will add a
playfulness to create very cosy, colourful layer while bringing in Altfield Interiors is located at 1 Magazine
eclectic interiors. the flavour of another culture. where Road, #07-10 Central Mall Office Tower,
TO GO
Tel: 6909 2768; altfield.com.hk.

S T Y L E BR AND STORY
The
Dark
Knight
From his brand-new
premises, Roy Teo, BY POLLY SWEET IMAGES COURTESY OF THE MILL GROUP
founder of The Mill

Group, has his sights set
on shaking up Singapore’s
design industry. In this
exclusive feature, he reveals
his grand plans for the
design consortium
I
n the depths of Redhill, among
the depots, warehouses and
garages, lies a sight akin to a real-
life Batman’s lair. A Neo-Gothic
structure that stands 45 metres
high, the twin-towered edifice
commands an imposing presence in
the neighbourhood, fronted by a handful of
handsome vintage cars. To say that it’s eye-
catching is definitely an understatement.
From inside, Roy Teo emerges, impeccably
dressed in a blue-checked suit. Teo is the
owner of the building and an eminent
personality in Singapore’s design industry—
he’s the founder of design consortium The
Mill Group, which comprises interior design
firms Kri:eit Associates, Splendor, The I.D. THE BUILDING IS
Dept and XXII Century. This brand-new
building, which just opened in September,
DESIGNED TO RESEMBLE
is its latest incarnation, serving as The Mill
Group’s new headquarters and as a mixed-
A FORTRESS—TO CREATE
use compound that will include a restaurant, A SPACE THAT FEELS
communal work spaces and retail outlets.
CALMING AND SAFE
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Roy Teo, founder of “I wanted it to resemble a fortress,” explains
design consortium Teo of the namesake building’s unique
The Mill Group; design, which was masterminded by him
the design group’s and American architect James Adams; in
headquarters Singapore, the architect’s most famous project
comprises two is Parkview Square, the grand Art Deco-
six-storey buildings inspired office and hotel complex that stands
connected by link tall at North Bridge Road. “In our work as
bridges on every designers, we are so often surrounded by
floor and an chaos, ideas and noise—so I wanted to create
atrium on the somewhere that was the opposite, somewhere
second storey that feels calming and safe,” continues Teo.
Fortress-like it most certainly is, with the
OPPOSITE PAGE imposing façade only penetrable through a
Roy Teo worked single lift shaft. It’s a sharp departure from
closely with the building that originally stood here—a
Singapore-based humble Mid-Century studio, split across
practice two levels. The transformation was entirely
Swan & Maclaren deliberate. “When I decided to raze the
to realise the old building to the ground and start fresh, I
Neo-Gothic design wanted something that would be the alter
concept envisioned ego of the old building,” explains Teo. “It had
by him and architect to exemplify the outlook and persona of the
James Adams new version of The Mill, and set us on a very
different track.”
When Teo bought the premises in 2005
to house his fledgling design business, it was
occupied by a rice merchant—hence the
name The Mill. The merchant continued to

THIS PAGE use the ground floor while Teo and his team
Artful murals worked upstairs, and rice deliveries came in
and a bevy and out of the building daily. Over time, The
of handsome Mill became a hub for creative types who
vintage cars add shared a collective interest in developing
to the enigmatic an environment that would nurture their
appeal of The respective talents.
Mill Group’s Teo, an avid believer in the power of
headquarters collaboration across almost any field,
welcomed them with open arms. Tenants
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The loft-inspired, Dominic Khoo and menswear tailor
minimalist office Kevin Seah. Gradually, The Mill became an
of The Mill Group ethos as well as a physical space. As Teo puts
is decorated with it: “The Mill is the culmination of a whole lot
a handsome mix of passion, creativity and dedication—it’s a
of brushed metal, creative outlet for the people, by the people.”
dark wood
and leather DESIGNED DISRUPTION
Classic with a touch of drama, the dapper
Teo embodies the elements you see in this
ambitious design project. His collection of
classic cars and sharply tailored suits speak
of the quintessential gentleman, but given his
fierce creative streak, there’s clearly more than
meets the eye. A party to celebrate the closure
of The Mill Group’s original space—notably
dubbed “Destruction & Rebirth”—turned
into a four-day celebratory event. While Teo
protests that “it was total chaos, never to be
repeated”, one gets the distinct impression that
this is exactly the type of disruption he loves.
As to why Teo decided to raze The Mill to
the ground and start all over again, it was all
to do with timing. As 2018 marks the 20th
anniversary of The I.D. Dept, he felt that a
new identity was a suitable way to celebrate
such a landmark occasion. As part of the
proceedings, Teo has also taken the decision
to amalgamate three of his design companies
to form one wider-reaching multidisciplinary
firm, which will henceforth be known as
The Mill Studios—you read it here first.

For Teo and for Singapore’s design
landscape, it’s an exciting move. Next year,
The I.D. Dept, XXII Century and Splendor
will intertwine their respective specialities,
whereas previously they each held distinct
identities. The I.D. Dept predominantly
worked with commercial clients, creating
hundreds of apartments and show flats for
prestigious property developers over the
years; XXII Century, meanwhile, specialised
in experimental, innovative interior
concepts for commercial and residential
projects; and Splendor was the go-to for
elegant, romantic interiors with a distinctly
feminine grace. From here on out, these
three firms will become a part of one giant
design house. Kri:eit Associates will remain
a separate entity, with a focus on a truly
bespoke approach to interior design—much
like tailoring a made-to-measure suit, the
design firm will continue to craft handsome,
personalised interiors for celebrities,
tastemakers and discerning homeowners.
“THE MILL IS THE CULMINATION OF A WHOLE LOT

OF PASSION, CREATIVITY AND DEDICATION—IT’S A
CREATIVE OUTLET FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE”

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The New York-
style loft interior
forms a striking
contrast against
the dramatic
Neo-Gothic
exterior;
flourishing
foliage turns the
communal atrium
on the second
floor into a
tranquil alcove

STELLAR HIGHS
Look back at the some of the most stunning
projects by the design consortium
i MARINA BAY RESIDENCES, SINGAPORE

The ideal urban pied-à-terre, this abode
boasts a debonair style that subtly brings
HOLIDAY VILLA IN NICE, FRANCE
Completed in just two weeks, this
four-bedroom villa features a French
the charm of old-world Singapore into the country-style decor scheme, inspired
The Mill is
21st century. Catering to the vivacious by the home’s bucolic setting in Nice.
located at host, the abode places an emphasis The starting point was the antique door,
5 Jalan Kilang on entertaining through large-scale which shaped the selection of European
#06-01, Tel: communal spaces and exquisite finishings artworks, paired with vintage furniture
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themill.sg
THE NEXT STEP

In the meantime, The Mill 2.0 continues to take
shape, with some of its original residents set
to be joined by a new generation of mavericks.
Plans are afoot for a communal canteen led by
a chef from a Michelin-starred establishment,
whose identity Teo is reluctant to reveal just
yet. As well as serving The Mill’s residents, the
restaurant will be open to the public—with
the aim to make the compound a culinary
destination. “We want The Mill to resemble
something like you might find in New York’s
Meatpacking District,” he says. “Somewhere
that’s fuss-free, but still exceptional.”
While The Mill’s evolution gathers steam,
Teo will continue in his role as a champion
for local design. When he’s not busy
revolutionising the local design industry, he THE NASSIM, SINGAPORE CAIRNHILL NINE, SINGAPORE
returns to the UK to visit his family, who Located at one of Singapore’s most Meet the ultimate bachelor’s pad: this
sought-after addresses, this apartment abode combines the essence of a
spend most of their time in either London
in The Nassim was developed by Kri:eit gentleman’s club with the intimacy of a
or the Cotswolds. It is, Teo says, a way of Associates in partnership with crystal private residence. The decor was inspired
ensuring that he’s constantly exposed to purveyor Lalique. Inspired by the by fine tailoring, with materials from
different ways of living, which he finds glamorous Art Nouveau and Art Deco mohair to wool bestowing the property
endlessly inspiring. His clients certainly movements, all details in this apartment with an air of elegance. It also features a
benefit from his constant travels, as he brings are fully bespoke and feature crystal martini bar for the discerning tastemaker
a fresh, worldly outlook to the table. in abundance. who likes his beverage shaken, not stirred.

S T Y L E ICONOCLAST
With his inimitable eye for colour, the late interior designer David Collins
crafted stunning spaces that continue to shape the way urbanites live, dine
and play. As The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Bangkok—one of his practice’s
most recent projects—reaches completion, we look back at his storied oeuvre
F
rom inky indigo and fresh
periwinkle to rich sapphire
shades, interior designer David
Collins was known for his
deft use of blue and myriad
jewel tones. His canny affinity
with colour, paired with a
sumptuous material mix, created decadent
interiors that are at once elegant, glamorous
and seemingly timeless. As the designer
explained, the key to this cohesiveness
stemmed from the appreciation of nature in
all of its beautiful splendour. “I would never
use or wear a colour that could not be found
in nature, having seen the extraordinary
richness of nature’s spectrum,” wrote the Irish-
born designer in the book ABCDCS: David
Collins Studio. True to its title, the design
BY HONG XINYING IMAGES COURTESY OF DAVID COLLINS STUDIO
tome covered the signature stylistic features

and ethos of his eponymous London-based
practice, and was one of his last projects—it
was published posthumously in 2014, a year
after his sudden, unexpected death.
Having been diagnosed with melanoma only
three weeks before, the 58-year-old’s death was
a shock for many, including Simon Rawlings, THE APARTMENT AT THE CONNAUGHT
who had worked closely with the designer. This particular two-bedroom suite at The
At that time, he was leading the commercial OPPOSITE PAGE Connaught hotel in Mayfair is a bright and airy
projects by the studio, while Collins had David Collins first space, imagined as the home of a well-travelled
focused his energy on private residential trained as an private collector. Step past the blue doors to
projects. They worked together closely for architect, before discover a serene interior with vaulted ceilings
nearly two decades; Rawlings fondly recalls venturing into decorated in the designer’s signature shade,
the designer as being “eccentric and well- the world of paired with commissioned artworks and furniture
mannered, with a great sense of humour.” interior design specially made for the suite.

“Everything David designed had an
unexpected charm to it,” recalls Rawlings,
who is the incumbent creative director of the
firm, overseeing the realisation of all projects
across the board. “He’d always see things in
a slightly different way and challenge us as
designers to challenge decisions—and not
just do things that were the norm.” In 2017,
The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Bangkok
finally reached its completion—bearing very
much Collins’ design imprint and his legacy.
FORTUITOUS START
Born in Dublin and educated at the city’s
Bolton Street School of Architecture, the
designer’s vocation began serendipitously
in London. Collins had initially followed
his architect father’s footsteps, but upon
completing his degree, he decided to move to
London to venture into interior design. His
first commission involved the redecoration of
a friend’s abode—by a stroke of luck, it was
a home that French chef Pierre Koffmann
visited. The chef was so impressed that he
went on to work with Collins on La Tante
Claire in Chelsea, which became the first
restaurant he designed.
S T Y L E ICONOCLAST
TOP BRASS
Iconic interiors by
David Collins Studio
BLUE BAR
Opened in 2000, this striking bar
at The Berkeley hotel covered
the existing Lutyens-carved
walls in a serene blue—a shade
that envelops the interior like
a precious jewel box. Crimson
accents heighten the sense of
drama of this space. UNDER HIS INFLUENCE, RESTAURANTS
AND BARS BECAME STYLISH VENUES—
DISTINCTIVE DESTINATIONS TO SEE
AND BE SEEN AT
In 1985, Collins and his business partner,
Iain Watson, co-founded the namesake
studio, which began to grow at a modest
pace by specialising in small residential
projects. A few years later, Collins would go
on to design Harveys, a French restaurant
BOB BOB RICARD
This Russian-style brasserie was helmed by then-unknown chef Marco Pierre
inspired by romantic train journeys White in Wandsworth. These restaurants,
in the early 20th century. A plush along with brunch institution The Wolseley
mix of marble, velvet booth
on Piccadilly, marked the start of Collins’
seats and ikat-inspired wallpaper
decorate the dining spaces; the lasting influence on the London dining scene,
“Press for Champagne” button at revolutionising the ways in which urbanites
each table adds a playful touch. wined and dined in the city. Restaurants and
bars became celebrated destinations and
landmarks—stylish and distinctive venues to
see and be seen at.
“When we created The Wolseley in 2003,
that was the turning point,” recalls Rawlings.
“It completely transformed the way that
people ate in Central London—people
actually wanted to go out to a restaurant
for breakfast. It was the most memorable
moment, seeing people walking in and not
realising if the restaurant was 50 or two years
old.” More key projects would follow, such
THE WOLSELEY
Housed in a building designed as the Blue Bar, Claridge’s Bar, The Delaunay,
by William Curtis Green in 1921, Bob Bob Ricard and Nobu on Berkeley
this former car showroom has Street. The studio’s attention to detail also
been reimagined as a grand cafe elevated the quotidian sandwich bar to a
and restaurant with old-world
charm in spades. The resulting refined experience—it designed the interiors,
interior is timeless and steeped furniture, branding and graphics for London-
in European tradition. based chain Pret a Manger.

HOUSE OF STYLE
Under Collins’ charge, the studio’s sphere of
influence extended to public and private spaces
alike, ranging from hotel and resort interiors
such as The London NYC in New York, The
Apartment at The Connaught in London, and
Delaire Graff Estate Lodges & Spa in South
Africa, as well as sumptuous abodes for the jet
set—including the homes of fashion designer
Tom Ford and pop icon Madonna, who
were close friends of Collins. “When I look
around my houses in New York or London,
I am struck by what an influence he has had
on me,” Madonna wrote in the foreword to
his monograph. “He has left his souvenirs OPPOSITE PAGE
everywhere: his touch, his flair and his blue.” The lounge areas
Beyond restaurants, bars and residences, in the recently
the studio’s portfolio also encompasses a completed
dazzling array of retail concepts, ranging from Ritz-Carlton
opulent boutiques designed for Alexander Residences,
McQueen, Jimmy Choo and Bergdorf Bangkok; the
Goodman, as well as sprawling sections of the Artesian bar at
Harrods department store in Knightsbridge. The Langham
At the same time, there were always unique hotel in London
elements created for each of these spaces,
be it the gothic-inspired plaster panels for THIS PAGE
Alexander McQueen or the inspired mix of Shown at
woven-mesh metal, mink velvet and pink onyx the Kips Bay
for Jimmy Choo. “He was very inspired by Decorator Show
fashion—David was very good at referencing House 2016 in
art and fashion design, and that’s something New York, the
we still do a lot of,” shares Rawlings. Collins Room was
These public and private spaces typify the inspired by the This pursuit for perfection continues
very essence of the design studio, including the Blue Bar—one to hold true to the design ethos of his
lavish finishes, the glamorous modern and Art of Collins’ most namesake practice, which has now ventured
Deco influences, and the meticulous attention iconic projects; into more overseas projects in Asia, such as
to detail. Collins sought out and worked with The Century the recently completed The Ritz-Carlton
artisans across the globe to customise and Bar at The Residences in Bangkok and the Le Méridien
create the ornate furniture and furnishings to Gleneagles Hotel Seoul. Rawlings sums up Collins’ influence
the high standards that he desired. “Twenty in Perthshire, accordingly: “The legacy that he’s left is so
years ago, it was much more difficult to find Scotland strong, it’s part of the DNA of everything we
such amazing artisans and makers,” recalls do—from the colour scheme, the lighting
Rawlings. “Through David’s contacts and and the careful curation of the space, down
contacts of the business, we’ve managed to find to the picture frames and the art.”
incredible things. David would never settle for
anything less than perfection. His ability to
edit and change something for the better, even davidcollins.com
at the last minute, would always be for the
www
success of the project.”

H O M E S FO C U S
Bold And Beautiful

FEATURED IN ANDREW MARTIN’S INTERIOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR
THE FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW, DESIGN INTERVENTION CEMENTS
ITS PLACE AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP DESIGN FIRMS
F
rom a bold, brightly-hued
bungalow to a minimalist
chalet, every space has a story
to tell. No one knows this
better than Design Intervention, who
have mastered the art of storytelling
through interior design. With a
diverse roster of clients and projects
that includes luxury resorts and
affluent homeowners across Asia and
Australia, the Singapore-based design
firm specialises in crafting bespoke
spaces with stylish aplomb, celebrating
each client’s unique personality.
LEADING LIGHT
Having garnered multiple awards
and accolades for its residential
and commercial work, Design
Intervention is consistently heralded
as an industry leader across the
region, while its latest accolade
reinforces its status as one of the
world’s most outstanding design
firms. For the fifth year running,
Design Intervention has been
recognised as one of the world’s top
100 interior design and architecture
firms in the 2017 edition of Andrew
Martin’s Interior Design Review.
Often referred to as “the bible
of interior design”, the UK-based
publication showcases the industry’s
best works every year, selected from a
long list of possible contenders from
around the globe. Design Intervention
is the only firm from the ASEAN region
to be featured this year, catapulting it
into the spotlight yet again.
“Design Intervention is thrilled BESPOKE APPROACH can be commissioned in one-of-a-
to be representing Singapore on Taking a multilayered approach to kind colours or materials, adding yet
the world stage,” says principal design, Design Intervention’s dedicated another layer of personalisation to
Nikki Hunt, who started Design team of interior designers, architects, the final design.
Intervention in 2004. Partner Andrea stylists and project managers have Award-winning designs for
Savage, who joined the firm in 2011, the ability to design spaces from properties such as the Modern
adds: “We have a hugely talented and conception to fruition—resulting in Chinoiserie House in Singapore
committed team, and our inclusion truly unique projects. The firm offers and the Kasara Townhouses in
on the world’s best list is a true a couture rug service as well as its own Niseko, Japan, showcase the firm’s
testament to their dedication.” line of bespoke furniture pieces that incomparable flair for producing
compelling, eye-catching interiors
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Custom-made Masterfully blending the old
furniture and other with the new—from historic
bespoke details colonial homes with contemporary
make each project furnishings to modern structures
by the practice incorporating antique touches—
uniquely its own; Design Intervention tailors its
partner Andrea designs specifically to clients’ needs
Savage and principal and lifestyles, while also reflecting
Nikki Hunt of their unique personalities and
Design Intervention aspirations. Unexpected, daring and
often whimsical details bring out the
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A lively mix of This commitment to telling
Asian-inspired the unique story of every space
motifs and zesty has become Design Intervention’s
accents creates a signature strength—one that will
modern take on surely continue to earn the firm
Chinoiserie style acclaim and admiration from the
design world while cementing its
place as a leader in the industry.
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S T Y L E ARTISAN
BEYOND
BORDERS
With an interdisciplinary approach
and a penchant for adaptive reuse,
acclaimed architecture practice
Neri & Hu has been sharing its
design advocacy one space at a time
BY CHRISTOPHER DEWOLF IMAGES COURTESY OF NERI & HU

F
orm follows function,
according to the old adage—
but Rossana Hu has a quibble
with that. “The functional
aspects are less interesting for
us,” says the Shanghai-based
architect, who runs Neri & Hu
Design and Research Office with her partner,
Lyndon Neri.
That might sound like a surprising
admission from someone who designs highly
acclaimed—and by all accounts, highly
functional—buildings, interiors and products,
but Hu elaborates. “Your design must work
on a very realistic level,” she says. “But
we believe in architecture and design as a
powerful cultural force. We believe in
the subtext over the obvious and the
poetic over the utilitarian.”
You can see it in the firm’s
studio: a black box with
large windows that
open out onto the
leafy streets of
Shanghai’s former
LEFT TO RIGHT French Concession.
Neri & Hu You can see it in the
co-founders Design Republic shop
Rossana Hu and they operate, with the
Lyndon Neri; a intention of bringing
former attic is the world’s best design
transformed into to China. And you can
an industrial-chic see it in the couple’s
office for Flamingo activism: outspoken,
Shanghai; the opinionated and always
Spectacle candle pushing for better design
holder, designed by in their adopted home
Neri & Hu for Piasa and around the world.

S T Y L E ARTISAN
ARTFUL SUBVERSION
Neri is originally from the Philippines and
Hu grew up in Taiwan. They both moved
to California as teenagers and met when
they studied architecture at the University
of California, Berkeley. In 2001, they began
working with industrial designer Michael
Graves on the renovation of an historic
building in Shanghai and, when the project
was complete, they decided to pitch camp and
establish their own design practice in the city.
The couple began working on a mix of
architecture and product design, gaining
renown for the complex layers of their
spaces and their interplay of warm and
cold materials, often arranged in slightly
unexpected ways. The tipping point for
the firm was The Waterhouse in 2010; for
this project, the firm transformed a 1930s
Shanghai building into a deliberately rough
boutique hotel, with stripped-down finishings
that was provocative in a country still
obsessed with glitz. A few years later, at the
Inside Festival in Shanghai, Hu brought her
mother to visit the hotel. “She couldn’t stop
laughing because she thought it was still a
construction site,” she recalls.

“INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH
IS PART OF OUR DESIGN PROCESS...
WE SEE DESIGN AS
A HOLISTIC DISCIPLINE”
Hu says the idea behind the hotel was THIS PAGE storage collection that Neri & Hu says
to challenge the prevailing assumptions of Recent projects functions like “little butlers”. They have
what makes a good or luxurious space. “It include also designed a coat stand for Offecct that
isn’t about coming to a pretty space and The Sukhothai takes the form of a rounded rectangular
feeling great,” she says. “I think feeling bad Shanghai, which metal frame perched on a circular base made
has better value or is more meaningful than features 168 of recycled stone or concrete; bags can be
feeling good.” In essence, nice spaces are uniquely designed hooked to leather straps that hang down.
numbing, but a raw, stripped-down space guest rooms; the Another new release is the Yanzi lamp
can make its users question how they feel. Together chair, collection for Artemide, a lighting system
designed for Fritz that evokes the image of birds perched on
GLOBAL AMBITIONS Hansen’s wires and branches. The lights were originally
The Waterhouse opened the floodgates to a 7 Cool Architects created for Beijing-based restaurant Bei—an
slew of international commissions; Neri & collection example of how Neri & Hu’s practice shifts
Hu now works on a global scale. The firm seamlessly from architecture to interior
recently redesigned the Hong Kong offices OPPOSITE design and to products.
of business media outlet Bloomberg, with PAGE “Interdisciplinary research is part of our
a staircase that serves as a focal point for Neri & Hu’s design process,” says Neri. “It is intrinsically
the entire space. The duo call it a “stair of Lantern table light intertwined with every project from the
encounters”, with seating areas built into for ClassiCon; start. Architecture is still the foundation
an ash wood platform. Neri says the form The Waterhouse from which we do everything, so it is the
of the staircase creates unexpected views boutique hotel in most important for us. We see design as a
towards the windows of Bloomberg’s high- Shanghai holistic discipline.” All the better to infuse a
rise office, while the contrast between the bit of poetry into the otherwise utilitarian.
wood surfaces, metal railings and terrazzo
floors creates a sense of drama.
Other recent projects include the neriandhu.com
multifunctional Ren series of racks and www
stands for Poltrona Frau, a decorative

S T Y L E TR AVEL NOTES
HIDDEN
HOTSPOTS
Beyond the historic monuments and natural wonders
that define these well-trodden Southeast Asian
destinations are cool enclaves with inspiring hotels
that ought to be on the map of the design-savvy traveller
BY SANJAY SURANA IMAGES COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE BRANDS MAIN IMAGE THE SLOW
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ELEMENTAL BEAUTY
Canggu, Indonesia UNWIND: SPRING SPA
It might be only 20 minutes north of Bali’s This wellness centre offers
teeming, see-and-be-seen Seminyak, but yoga and beauty treatments in
Canggu seems light years away in terms a soothing space—its interior
of ambience. The small village between features a ceiling composed
Seminyak and Tanah Lot has quietly emerged of bamboo stalks, as well as
in the past few decades—first as a magnet for locally made custom furniture
surfers drawn by the consistent break, and that give it a sense of place.
more recently with expats who have moved to
escape the throngs and mayhem further south
while enjoying the bars, cafes, restaurants
and shops that have emerged to sate the
burgeoning influx.
TAKE IT SLOW
To cast The Slow, a newcomer to Canggu’s
ever-expanding boho-chic scene, as just
a hotel is to do it a huge disservice. This
multilayered beachside getaway has cool DINE: TWO TREES EATERY ART ATTACK
accommodations, all-day dining and drinks, Named after the two trees by The Slow’s art collection
oodles of art and its own retail outlet. Crafted the shopfront, this restaurant includes 90 pieces of
follows the mantra of healthy
by director-designer George Garrow and photography and sculptures by
dining, served with local
his wife, model Cisco Tschurtschenthaler, produce. The bright and airy artists such as Japan’s Madsaki
the hotel pulls off the trick of being hip, space features myriad plants and Brooklyn-based Rostarr
rustic, modern and cosy all at once—a feat it that add to its serene setting.
accomplishes with buckets of style. The couple’s imprimatur touches upon all
facets of the resort, from the ceramics designed
by Cisco to the Non-Type store, masterminded
by Garrow. The resort has a look best described
as tropical brutalism, softened by locally
artisan-produced furniture, textiles and crafts,
as well as Bali’s trademark grace and warmth.
Suites espouse clean lines and minimalism, with
floor-to-ceiling windows and screen panels that
swivel open to frame views of the village. The
pool suites are swathed in verdant landscaping
and come with private plunge pools.
The Slow also likes to highlight how meals
at its restaurant Eat & Drink focus on the
three S’s—seasonality, sustainability and sane
eating—with dishes that include wood-grilled
meat and seafood, local vegetables, farm greens
and field grains. The restaurant’s interiors
are irresistibly hypnotic, with botanical
chandeliers, lattice wood walls and fun seating,
while the rooftop is a gorgeous, serene spot for
a drink at sunset and a chance to reflect on the
day’s pleasures.

HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE AND

AN INCREASINGLY SOPHISTICATED
HOTEL AND DINING SCENE MAKE
THIS TOWN A CAPTIVATING LOCALE
SOULFUL ESCAPE
Luang Prabang, Laos
The former capital of the kingdom of
Laos, this UNESCO World Heritage Site
has a seductive, hypnotic rhythm. Visitors
frequent this captivating destination for the
scores of gleaming temples, architecture
that melds French colonial with traditional
Lao style, and an increasingly sophisticated
hotel and dining scene. Better yet, access
from Singapore is a breeze, with direct
flights available since 2016.
ROYAL REALM
For hotel junkies, Adrian Zecha needs little
introduction. The visionary behind Aman
Resorts and GHM has now added Azerai to
his oeuvre—the first hotel property opened
in 2017 in Luang Prabang.
Located across the road from the Hmong
Day Market, the space has a fascinating
history. On the French National Day in
1914, these French bungalows opened, first
used as officer’s quarters and later as Lao
government offices. In 1961, the bungalows
were reinvented as the Phousi Hotel, which
remained the town’s top hotel for decades,
eventually closing in 2014 to rise anew as
the Azerai. Today, the rooms are housed in
a two-level, L-shaped structure that skirts
a pool courtyard. Each bright open-plan
accommodation features plenty of light
wood, and a living and bedroom area that
opens through louvre doors onto an outdoor
terrace with loungers.

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DINE: BOUANG
Meaning “spoon” in Lao, this
cozy boîte has a menu that that
marries Asian street food with
classic French bistro fare. Its
decorative focal point: a mural
of a character known as Lady
Bouang, who’s holding a spoon.
DRINK: 525
With its handsome interior, this
watering hole could easily feel
at home in any major city—its
generously stocked bar serves
locally-inspired cocktails along
with bites such as aubergine
caviar and buffalo sliders.
SHOP: PASSA PAA

HISTORIC PROVENANCE Bistro, which has a pleasingly relaxed Designed by in-house makers,
Situated in the former capital of Laos, the Azerai ambience, and indoor and outdoor seating, this textile design studio
melds modern techniques with
has borne witness to a century of history—it was delivers French-influenced Western and traditional hand-stitching and
first used as officer’s quarters during the colonial Lao dishes, complemented by a wine list beadwork by local artisans. Its
period, then as government offices, before housing that spans the old and new worlds. At the products can be seen, among
the town’s top hotel for decades Bistro Bar, cocktails are infused with Lao other places, in the lobby and
ingredients; the veranda at the front has a the rooms of the Azerai.
bird’s-eye view of Luang Prabang’s main drag
of Sisavangvong Road and its night market.
Equally enchanting at night is the 25-metre
pool, flanked by sunbeds and resplendent
under a banyan tree.

SCULPTURAL DISPLAY
Hua Hin, Thailand
Situated about three hours southwest CONCRETE PLANS
of Bangkok by car, Hua Hin had humble For a property with only six rooms, Hotel
beginnings as a simple fishing village. But in Bocage makes a grand impression. Built
the 1920s, King Rama VII made it his regal three kilometres north of the centre of
getaway from the capital and it soon began Hua Hin, this teeny retreat sits at the back
to attract Thai aristocracy; to this day, a of the stylish, concrete-cubed retail and
royal residency remains. Visitors to the city entertainment destination Seenspace (the
will encounter an easy-going, tranquil pace sister mall to Seenspace in Bangkok) on the
in the town, in marked contrast to popular waterfront. Like the shopping centre, the
beach getaways such as Phuket, Koh Samui Bocage building is concrete, but otherwise,
or Pattaya. it’s unlike anything else in the city.

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VISITORS TO HUA HIN WILL

ENCOUNTER A TRANQUIL PACE IN
THIS SEASIDE TOWN FAVOURED BY
TASTEMAKERS AND ARISTOCRACY
DINE: AIR SPACE
This cafe-restaurant is an
ode to the adventurous spirit
of early air travel. Its glass-
house concept mimics the
Wright Brothers’ barn in North
Carolina, alongside industrial
piping and antique ephemera.
SEE: VIRUS DR DOON STUDIO

The sister project of Virus
Space & Cafe is a music lover’s
dream—it features a rehearsal
space, a shop with shelves of
vinyl records, a DJ booth, and a
bar that pours craft beers from
Thailand and Europe.
With sharp lines and a semi-industrial

feel, it comprises six rooms on either side of
a simple, minimalist lobby with a compact
seating area, a long table and discreet storage
units running along the wall. The hotel
was designed and is owned by Thai resort
architect Duangrit Bunnag. “I hope the guest
will experience extreme comfort, more than
their own home,” says Bunnag. “That is
why we have chosen the furniture that we
have—for ease of use and to make you feel
completely relaxed.”
The huge rooms are dominated by a palette
of white, grey and black, and are notable for
their simplicity, with high ceilings, polished
concrete floors, low platform beds by Porro,
sofas by Living Divani, and balconies that
look onto Seenspace’s grass roof and the MODERNIST PAVILION
Gulf of Thailand. The most striking part of Designed by Thai architect Duangrit Bunnag,
each accommodation is, surprisingly, the the most striking part of each accommodation
bathroom—encased in floor-to-ceiling glass, in The Bocage is the bathroom—the light-filled
this light-filled space is fitted with Antonio space is encased in floor-to-ceiling glass
Lupi showers and freestanding tubs.

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With her culinary prowess and eye
for tablescaping, Kelly Randall Sia has
unlocked the secrets to entertaining
in style. She explores Huls Gallery
Singapore for more tasteful pieces to
add to her epicurean tableaux
When it comes to planning and hosting the
perfect fête, Kelly Randall Sia has nailed down
the splendid formula. “Make sure the guests
are happy, make sure the glasses are full and
always make more than enough food,” she
says. The avid cook also lives by the maxim of
entertaining in style: “You want your dishes
to come out looking great—and you want to
make an entrance yourself.”
Recently, she has begun expanding her
eclectic collection of tableware with unique
pieces—“kind of an Alice in Wonderland sort
of thing”, as she puts it. “If I break a cup from
a matching set, I have to replace it. But now
I’m thinking of buying unique pieces and
pairing all the different patterns together
to make the table setting more interesting.”
Ahead of the festive season, this makes her
visit to Huls Gallery Singapore ever so timely.
CRAFT AND SOUL

Situated in a pedestrianised area in Duxton
Hill, the gallery is the very portrait of
tranquillity. Step inside the light, bright space
to find delicate porcelain pieces, lacquerware
and ceramics crafted by Japanese artisans,
with each piece arranged in neat rows on the
wall shelves, alongside a selection of home
accessories and decorative items.

LEFT TO RIGHT
Kelly Randall Sia
enjoys afternoon
tea with a
selection of
tableware from
Huls Gallery
Singapore; the
gallery carries
porcelain by the
leading kilns
Arita Plus from
Saga prefecture,
Yamanaka
lacquerware from
the Ishikawa
prefecture, as
well as a beautiful
array of home
accessories from
textile purveyors
such as
Shima-Shima
from Fukuoka
The provenance of each artful piece

forms the heart and soul of Huls, which is
headquartered in Tokyo. The gallery, which
opened in September, specialises in homeware
and accessories made using traditional,
time-tested methods in Japan. “We call this
location a gallery, not a showroom because
of our concept themed around the ideas
of ‘roots’ and ‘touch’,” explains Yusuke
Shibata, the founder and CEO of Huls. “We
want to share the story behind Japanese
craftsmanship and its long history, as well as
the details of how each product was made,
while encouraging customers to touch and
experience these items.”
The founder travels regularly to regions
across Japan to source products and meet
artisans to discuss new designs. “We want
to support these artisans by giving them
advice on the colours, shapes and sizes
that are suitable for overseas buyers,” he
explains. “For example, Japanese tableware is
traditionally a bit small—so we suggest that
they create larger pieces that can be used for
international cuisine.”

S T Y L E INSPIR ATION
IN
“I FIND THE COLLECTIONSRE
HULS GALLERY SINGAPO E,
CREATIVE MIX
Let your culinary creations
speak for themselves with
VERY SERENE AND SIMPL
WITH CLEAN LINES AND
tableware that makes the food
the highlight. Here are Kelly’s
favourite pieces:
BEAUTIFUL TEXTURES”
PORCELAIN PLATE BY ARITA PLUS

Inspired by the sight of water bubbling
above lava rocks, this porcelain plate
features a textural finish that was
created with silver glazing. It is perfect
for appetisers and petit fours.
PORCELAIN PLATE BY ARITA PLUS

This piece has been handpainted to
resemble the rugged contours of raw
porcelain rock. It’s recommended for
dishes with modest or no sauce, such
as sushi and sashimi.
SHOT GLASS BY
KIMOTO GLASSWARE
Crafted with the Edo kiriko (cut glass)
technique, the modern checkerboard
design is engraved on a thin layer of
coloured glass that forms its exterior.

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Kelly admires a
porcelain cup
and saucer set by
Miyama from the Her mum’s influence has continued to
Gifu prefecture inspire her culinary pursuits—Kelly has
recently written a cookbook that compiles
THIS PAGE her favourite recipes. “I’m still honing my
For a creative culinary skills and am very interested in
tableau, try a mix experimenting, because that’s how I learn,”
of tableware in she says. “If I try a dish I absolutely love, I
complementary have to learn how to make it.” The self-taught
shades and cook plans to conduct more cooking classes to
materials, such share her knowledge and love of whipping up
as the Japanese a feast that looks as good as it tastes, all the
cherry birch while raising funds for a good cause, such as
canister by medical equipment for rural hospitals abroad.
Gato Mikio from The American-born epicurean now calls
Ishikawa, Singapore home, 13 years after she first
porcelain teapot moved to the city. She loves everything about
by Soekyu Singapore and its myriad cuisines, although
Seitosho from she has just one quibble: the need for more
Saga, floral space for her growing porcelain collection. “I
porcelain plate by have the great luxury of having more than one
Miyama, and the dinner service—but it does take a lot of space
porcelain tea to keep these pieces, especially in Singapore,”
cup by Risogama she enthuses. “If I could, I would probably
from Fukuoka have dozens of sets of plates!”
ARTFUL COLLECTION
Wooden bowls, sake glassware, enamelled
tea sets and more porcelain pieces line the
gallery walls, encouraging the visitor to hold
and discover the intricate details of each item.
These are features that Kelly appreciates, as
she explores the well-curated selection. “I
find the collections in Huls Gallery Singapore
very serene and simple, with clean lines and
beautiful textures—the food is still going to
be the highlight,” she says, professing a love
for such sleek and minimal pieces. “It’s kind of
like a blank canvas where the food is the star.”
In particular, the rock-like serving plates
from Arita Plus catch Kelly’s eye; she
envisions them as the perfect pieces for
i
dishing up sushi and sashimi. “My repertoire
comes from my Japanese mother and the Huls Gallery
things she made for me as a child: a mix of Singapore is located
Japanese, American, Chinese and European at 24 Duxton Hill,
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1 2
TACTILE TRENDS
Fabrics are an essential part of any
interior—the textiles you choose will
set the mood of a space and dictate the
cohesiveness of your design concept.
Here’s a look at how to apply these four
3 4
trends to your home
COLOURS
PASTELS & JEWEL TONES
Pastels can add a soothing sense of calm to your home—use
soft tones such as powder pink, baby blue, lavender, mint or
muted yellow in your bedrooms to help put you in a more
relaxed mood. Pastel curtains allow more natural light to
pass through than darker curtains, so your interiors will also
feel brighter. “Pastels can help create a natural and relaxing
ambience in your home,” says Winnie Wong, the managing
director of home furnishings purveyor Cetec. “When used on
drapery, it can soften heavy fit-out and furnishing materials
such as wood or concrete.” She recommends Zimmer +
Rohde’s Hodsoll McKenzie and Monaco collections, which offer
sophisticated pastel fabrics in linen, silk, wool or cotton, as 5
well as Sahco’s selection of romantic, sheer day curtains that are
available in a variety of dreamy candy-coloured shades.
If you prefer a more opulent mood for your abode, try 1, 4, 5. The 2017
accents in bold jewel tones, which can add a shimmer of Sahco collection
glamour to your home. “I love playing with jewel tones from Cetec 2. Baron
because they’re so rich and vibrant,” says Julia Kong, the group collection from
brand and marketing head for Acacia Fabrics. “Take a rich Acacia Fabrics
ruby wing chair with white piping, for instance—it will look 3. Hodsoll Mckenzie’s
beautiful when placed against dark wooden furniture with Latham collection by
gold embellishments.” For a punchy colour contrast, Kong Zimmer + Rhode,
also suggests pairing a lively jewel-toned turquoise curtain from Cetec 6. The
with a yellow pastel armchair. “Try combining deep, strong Cinema collection by
jewel tones with more neutral-coloured fabrics, as this helps to Zimmer + Rhode, 6
maintain a sense of equilibrium within the space.” from Cetec

3
2
4
1
PATTERNS
GEOMETRIC PRINTS & SOPHISTICATED STRIPES
Geometric prints are having a strong moment right now.
Amanda Clark, the co-founder of Altfield Interiors, believes
it’s a reaction to too many years of minimalism, which leans 1, 2. Sahco’s 2017
towards neutral, single-colour fabrics. “Mid-Century Modern collection, from Cetec
furniture has been popular for several years now and this has 3. Loro Piana’s Essence
led to a renewed interest in patterns from the same era, which of blends collection, from
include bold geometric forms,” says Clark. She adds that there’s Altfield Interiors 4. Sumi
been a recent surge in interest in dramatic two-tone geometric fabric from Pollack’s Piece
prints, such as those in Pollack’s Fall 2017 collection. “Modern by piece collection, from
interpretations of tribal and geometric designs are also trending Altfield Interiors 5. Sierra
at the moment. These include the Itza outdoor fabric from collection by Nobilis,
Pollack, which are inspired by ethnic textile designs.” from Cetec 6. Inlay fabric
Sophisticated stripes are also in vogue—according to Clark, from the Contesseration
these linear designs can give rooms a crisp and tailored look collection by Weitzner,
while breaking up large monochrome spaces. “The French and from Altfield Interiors 7.
English use them wonderfully on walls, while the Americans Windrose collection by
tend to use them for upholstery on armchairs or dining chairs,” Loro Piana, from
she says. Stripes, such as those in Loro Piana’s seaside collection Altfield Interiors
(available in both light and heavy fabrics), can add a touch of 8. Love Letters collection
formality and a hint of masculinity to any room. by Travers, from Cetec
5
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WHILE ADDING VISUAL INTEREST
TO LARGE MONOCHROME SPACES
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MIX PLAIN VELVET WITH PATTERNED

AND CUT VELVET TO CREATE SUMPTUOUS
LAYERS OF COLOUR AND TEXTURE
3 4 5
6
MATERIALS
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When it comes to bringing interesting textures into your TheSign, from
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soft, feels amazing and is suitable for Singapore’s climate,” Woven upholstery by
says interior designer Karen Gan of Karen Gan Design. She Sahco, from Cetec 3.
suggests mixing plain velvet with patterned and cut velvet Octavia collection from
to create sumptuous layers of colour and texture within your Acacia Fabrics
abode. Weitzner and Nobilis are two brands that offer a good 4. Weitzner Royale
choice of plain or patterned velvet fabrics, which can be pillows, from
used to imbue sofas, high-backed wing chairs, throw pillows, Altfield Interiors
banquette seats and curtains with a luxurious look and feel. 5. Woven upholstery
Woven fabrics can certainly add an extra visual layer by Nobilis, from Cetec
to your home—even those that are mono-coloured have a 6. Woven upholstery
strong three-dimensional quality that reflects light and adds by Zimmer + Rhode,
visual interest to a room. “Single-coloured textiles with from Cetec
strong textures have always been popular for large pieces of
furniture,” says Amanda Clark of Altfield Interiors. “Recently,
I’ve noticed a strong interest in more patterned weaves such as
tweeds and herringbone designs. I think this is also linked to
the revival of Mid-century Modern interiors.”
Winnie Wong of Cetec thinks that woven fabrics are popular
because they’re subtle, versatile and timeless. “Woven fabrics
such as tweeds with contrasting multicoloured yarns can be
used to add character to almost any surface—be it headboards,
bedframes, wardrobe panels or loose furniture,” she says. If
you’re using a woven fabric for upholstering, it’s important
to feel the fabric in a larger sample so you can ensure it’s not
scratchy or too rough for your liking.

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TRIMMINGS
BORDERS & BRAIDS
Borders are also seeing a renaissance, as designers use them to
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“For curtains, you can use stunning wide-embroidered tapes
with geometric designs to add a couture look to a room,” says
Amanda Clark. “Brands such as Samuel & Sons are working with
wonderful materials, embellishing borders with materials like
glass and sequins.” 2
Another good idea is to use a velvet border on sheer
curtains to add weight and volume to the light drapery. “This
is particularly suitable for curtains used with high ceilings,
where additional fabric may be needed so that the curtains 1, 6. Travers borders
can touch the ground,” says Karen Gan. Borders in contrasting and trimmings by
colours can also be added as piping to upholstered furniture. Zimmer + Rhode,
This can help emphasise the shape of the piece by giving it a from Cetec 2. The
where
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PATTERN PLAY
When patterns are successfully combined, it raises the design
to the level of a harmonious symphony—Nikki Hunt of
A
Design Intervention shares how to master the art of mixing prints
skilful designer is like a conductor of an example, try using a large pattern on larger areas such as rugs
orchestra, guiding his or her instruments to or walls, medium-scale patterns on furniture and smaller ones
work together to complement—rather than on accessories such as throw pillows. Ensure that varying
compete—so that each element enhances patterns are interrupted with swathes of plain spaces—this
the next to create a beautiful concerto. will provide a resting place for the eye and prevent the room
Colour, light, shape, texture, scale and from feeling too busy.
pattern are the instruments of design,
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as long as they share a common palette. the room. At the end of the day, these rules aren’t set in stone,
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and scale. The best-looking rooms will feature a variety. For place you want to use it.

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ARTISTIC
DIALOGUE
Take decor cues from architect
Christophe Poyet’s Parisian
apartment, which pairs
invigorating jewel tones with
iconic Mid-Century design
106 118 138 162
Colour Wheel Above It All Natural Rhythm Art Of The Mix
This home is a lively interplay Personalised details make this This serene abode adapts its An eclectic home with Peranakan
of colour and texture penthouse a family haven rustic inspiration for the tropics details and Art Deco glamour
S A N C T UA R I E S CAPE TOWN
TEXT DOMINIQUE HERMAN PRODUCTION SVEN ALBERDING PHOTOGRAPHY GREG COX / BUREAUX.CO.ZA
COLOUR
WHEEL
THIS PROVENÇAL-STYLE HOME’S DYNAMIC
INTERPLAY OF COLOUR AND TEXTURE
MAKES IT A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER
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A
fter looking at a number
of palatial South African THIS PAGE
houses, a French family of A leather daybed
six happened, aptly, upon from Baxter
a Provençal-style home. and a lamp by
Not only did it have a India Mahdavi
European-type layout and in the living
the requisite number of living rooms and area; hexagonal
kitchens, it was near the schools where they marble tiles add
planned to enrol their children. And when a graphic punch
you’ve got four children at three different to the kitchen;
schools, proximity is essential. “It was a a mix of vintage
very big decision,” says the matriarch of the and modern
family, of her husband’s resolution to sell his pieces decorate
company and transplant their children. “We the entertainment
didn’t want to make a mistake.” area
In a subsequent whirlwind trip to Cape
Town, they met with the builder and the OPPOSITE PAGE
interior designer, and then jetted back to Conservatory-
Brussels, where they were living at the time. style doors
Apart from one more trip at the start of complement the
the revamp and a check-up three months metal railings and
later, they proceeded to do the four-month balustrades within
decorating job via phone calls, weekly Skype this light-filled
sessions and emails. abode

INSTANT CONNECTION
The family found interior designer Andrea
Graff on the internet. One of South Africa’s
true gems, she’s known for her irreverent
colour, texture and graphic pattern mash-
ups. “We had four months to totally strip
this home, redo seven bathrooms, redo the
entire interior of the home,” recalls Graff.
“Everything was planned meticulously before
and we had the most unbelievable builder,
Paul Wolpert.”
The time restriction was partly mitigated
by an instant rapport between the owners
and Graff —a job she describes as a total joint
venture. “She’s possibly been the client that
I’ve wished for my entire career,” says the
designer. “She just got me. We did so many
daring things. It was just a dream come true.”
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Crafted by Plaster For the couple, whose last house was a study
Art, the ceiling in white, grey and black, they wanted “an
mouldings were easy-living house” that was practical for a
inspired by a large family. Despite the fact that this was the
magazine clipping; fifth house they’d redone, including one in
the butterflies the northern part of South Africa, it was their
were acquired first abode in an outdoorsy place like Cape
from Cabinet de Town. “It was the first time that we had a
Curiosités, an house under the sun,” says the patriarch of the
antique shop in family. “So we wanted a colourful house—a
Brussels fun house. We chose Andrea because we
wanted colourful things and she is colourful.”
OPPOSITE PAGE Indeed she is—there are teal blue walls
The teal blue walls and carpets in the living area, bright yellow
were selected walls in the guest room, lime green walls in
to match the the boys’ bathroom, and a variety of black
custom-made and white fabrics and tiles that create a
Rowley & Hughes kaleidoscope of patterns and animal prints.
carpet in the living “There is a continuity,” explains Graff. “I
and dining areas love colour—there’s always colour. There are
always things that don’t match, but do match.
It’s about mixing and layering, and not making
it obvious and predictable.”

PICK OF THE LOT

The owners wanted to bring all of their
furniture and art over from Europe, but
they didn’t want to put any of it in the same
spots in their new house. These pieces were
supplemented with local art and fabrics,
plus finds from Graff ’s stock of vintage
and auction buys. “In South Africa, the
upholstery, craftsmanship and selection of
fitted furniture are completely on par with
overseas standards, if not better,” says Graff.
“But to find the bamboo sideboard or the
Lalique lamp or the old Maison Jansen table,
we don’t have that here—and if the odd
person brings it here, it gets snapped up. So
for me the opportunity to source and find
things was just amazing.”
Originally from the north of France, the
couple had been visiting Cape Town on
holiday for 20 years. Having lived in England,
Spain, parts of Asia and the United States, and
most recently in Belgium for seven years, they
wanted to give their four children the same
international experience.

“It was the first time that we had
a house under the sun. So we wanted
a colourful house—a fun house”
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Objets d’art and
favoured tomes
decorate an ebony
book stand at the
upstairs landing;
the teal blue
carpet is paired
with zesty yellow
walls in the guest
suite; the younger
daughter’s pastel
bedroom walls
were inspired
the colour of her
mum’s handbag;
the geometric
wallpaper from
Élitis adds a tactile
dimension to the
elder daughter’s
bedroom

THE
brief
LOCATION
Cape Town,
South Africa
TYPE OF HOUSE
Landed
PROPERTY SIZE
7,350sqft
BUILT-UP AREA
4,850sqft
DESIGNER
Andrea Graff Interior
Design
TIME TAKEN
2 years

A canny variety of black THIS PAGE
Custom-made
and white fabrics and pieces in the
tiles creates a kaleidoscope master bedroom

include the Tonic
of patterns within this sideboard and a
standing lamp by
vivacious abode Serge Mouille;
the master
“One day we just decided that we bathroom floor
should move here for a better quality of is clad entirely
life,” says the patriarch. “I used to have in Norwegian
a big job working all day and all night, rose marble;
all week long—but now it’s different for all bedrooms
me, and also for the family, because I see feature hand-
them every day. The balance between your painted zebra
job and your personal life is much better. print carpets
Here, people stop working at 5pm or 6pm, from Rowley &
whereas in France people stop working at Hughes
8pm or 8.30pm. Here, it’s very sporty and
everything’s outdoors, with the sea, the OPPOSITE PAGE
mountains, the vineyards. You have 300 The house is
sunny days a year. In northern France, we surrounded by a
have about 300 days of rain.” lush compound
“Paris is a beautiful city, but we’ve never with a park-like
lived in a beautiful country—and South garden that’s
Africa is a beautiful country,” professes the framed by
matriarch. “Everything is beautiful.” mountains

H O M E S FO C U S
Personal Curation
CRAFT AN INTERIOR THAT’S TRULY YOUR OWN WITH A COHESIVE SCHEME ACCENTUATED
WITH AN ECLECTIC MIX OF DECORATIVE PIECES—TAN SZE LING OF TOPIC DESIGN STUDIO
SHOWS US HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS ARTFUL UNITY
T
o make your abode feel truly calls this approach “eclectic styling”, CLEAN CANVAS
like a sanctuary, one must which pairs an inspired mix of Start with a neutral base and a
design a decor scheme that decorative details together in a way consistent material palette for your
captures your personal style. that still fits cohesively within your floors and walls to let your eclectic
That’s an approach that Tan Sze Ling, overall decor scheme. accents pop. Colours such as grey,
founder of Topic Design Studio, takes “The philosophy behind eclectic beige, taupe and white are subdued
for every project she works on. “Every styling is to combine elements or shades that let your decor scheme
project by Topic Design Studio is the styles—from different time periods shine—pair them with natural
realisation of the owner’s personal and origins—within a project in an materials such as marble with soft
style—we’ve designed everything edited way,” she explains. While veining or nature-inspired finishes
from a New York-inspired apartment it might sound daunting to mix such as wood veneer. In one home,
to a modern penthouse with and match contrasting pieces, for instance, Tan opted for smoke-
Chinese-style furnishings,” shares Tan assures us that there are easy grey oak panels in the living room to
Tan. In fact, she considers eclectic ways to tie these disparate details make the bolder decorative pieces
accents as the key to encapsulating together. Here, she shares the ways and antiques stand out.
this personalised take on design. She to achieve this unique concept: Keep your home as uncluttered
as possible by using custom-made
cabinetry that streamlines the look
of your home while serving a dual
purpose as storage space. “In one
project, a strong sense of symmetry
started at the entrance, with flat
panels creating clean and sleek
lines that continue throughout the
home,” shares Tan. “This made for a
modern feel to the apartment.”
COLOUR MATCH THIS PAGE

Be selective about the decorative Accents of red
pieces you pick for each space. One and mustard
of the easiest ways to do this is by yellow makes the
deciding on a unifying colour, then living area of this
grouping your furniture and objects home pop; the
accordingly based on the tones choice of colours
they carry. unites this creative
“One colour should serve as tableau of East-
unifying factor throughout the meets-West pieces
interior to pull together the overall
look,” says Tan. “This provides OPPOSITE PAGE
visual continuity when integrating Antique pieces
unique pieces into your decor and sculptures
scheme.” In one apartment, red collected from the
became the defining shade in the family's frequent
hallway—statement pieces such as travels add visual
an abstract artwork and a Chinese- interest to
style lacquered chair featured the the luxurious
daring hue. “Each piece of furniture dining space
should have its own unique place in
the home,” she adds.
attention. This includes materials
LESS IS MORE such as Calacatta marble, which
Use a restrained hand when features dramatic, heavy veining. Pair
selecting decorative pieces for these with muted materials such as
each space to make sure that the dark wood or brushed metal. “For one
attention is squarely focused on of the powder rooms we designed,
your statement-making piece. we used two contrasting materials—
Decide on the focal point and stick modern and sleek stainless steel
to it, whether it’s your favourite panels against a beautiful amber-grain
artwork or a striking armchair—the marble,” says Tan.
other pieces in the same space Finally, look to soft furnishings
should complement and not distract to add a cosy touch to your space.
from your centrepiece. “Contrast oxidised metal with soft
The material choice matters, fabric, throw in a rug and furnish
especially when you’re dealing with your chairs in linen—such details
furnishings with dramatic finishes will instantly give a cosier feel to any
that instantly command your space,” shares the designer.
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100D Pasir Panjang Road, #06-01 / Tel: 6694 5832 / topicstudio.com.sg
S A N C T UA R I E S SINGAPOR E
ABOVE
BY HONG XINYING IMAGES COURTESY OF PRESTIGE GLOBAL DESIGNS

IT ALL
A THOUGHTFUL MIX OF TROPICAL
INSPIRATION AND LUXURIOUS
ACCENTS TURNS THIS PENTHOUSE
INTO A CHARACTERFUL SANCTUARY
T
urning your apartment LEFT TO RIGHT
into a home sweet home A collection of
certainly isn’t something cushions and
that can be achieved in a potted plants
day. It takes a canny mix turns the living
of colours and textures area into a cosy
to help create a chic, nook; the artwork
cosy interior that will withstand the test facing the dining
of time. For a family of five, their spacious area was created
two-storey penthouse already offered all the by a family friend,
dream amenities and features they needed: adding a dynamic
the private rooftop, the central location and focal point to
the panoramic views. All they needed was a the space
discerning eye to turn their stylish pad into
their dream abode.
After hearing favourable reviews from
their friends, the family looked to Prestige
Global Designs to decorate and furnish
their home. “The homeowners wanted their
penthouse apartment to have a homely yet
luxurious feel, with a mix of different design
elements to make it uniquely their own,”
recalls Jeremy Tay, co-founder and director
of Prestige Global Designs. “Being well-
travelled, the lady of the house had some
ideas that she wanted to incorporate. We had
a very enjoyable working relationship with
our client—it was a team effort. Our role
was to give advice and to realise their dream
interior the best that we could.” Together
with co-founder Michael Ong, the design
duo aimed to create a luxurious interior with
playful accents for the young family.

“The homeowners wanted their penthouse apartment
to have a homely yet luxurious feel, with a mix of
different design elements to make it uniquely their own”

LIVING IT UP
Upon entering the abode, visitors are
greeted by a long, spacious communal area
that encompasses the dry kitchen and the
living and dining area of the apartment.
Classical mouldings, neutral tones and rose
gold accents imbue the penthouse with an
elegant grace, while expansive bench seating
accentuates the cosy atmosphere. The wood
bench can be used as a seating solution for the
dining area, as well as a cosy nook for reading
and family bonding. An indoor potted plant
has also been incorporated into the bench,
complemented with pebble-like cushions that
add to its garden-inspired design.
As the homeowner requested that no
TV be placed in the living area, Prestige
Global Designs had a bit more freedom to
experiment with the seating configuration
and layout of the communal space. “We
wanted to do something different in terms
of the furniture arrangement—to create a
relaxing space that wasn’t a typical set-up for

the living room,” shares Tay. To this end, headboard becomes the visual centrepiece
the design duo decided to place the sofa of the space, while metallic accents and
perpendicular to the bay window; an array an earthy palette unite the decor scheme.
of cushions and a Giorgetti rocking chair The master bathroom, on the other hand,
also contribute to the space’s snug appeal. was reconfigured and extended to house a
Eclectic details such as a superhero- bathtub and a long vanity counter, which
themed artwork and other decorative features a white stone top. The walls and
objects also help enliven the living space. flooring of the bathroom are clad in white
The artwork by the kitchen features marble to create a luxurious, spa-like
protagonists from the Marvel Comics sanctuary complete with practical details
universe and is paired with a colourful floral such as a full-length mirror with concealed
art piece in the dining area that was created storage, and LED lights under the vanity
by a family friend especially for the space. LEFT TO RIGHT cabinets and on the ceiling.
Oversized fruits accentuate the tropical Rose gold details The sons’ bedrooms are crafted similarly
feel, while a collection of framed photos in the kitchen add in blue and beige tones, while the daughter’s
completes the creative vignette. a tasteful touch; a bedroom gets a feminine touch with blush
Lindsey Adelman tones and a bold floral feature wall in
FAMILY HAVEN pendant lamp her bathroom. As a thoughtful touch, the
Upstairs, the master bedroom follows floats above the designers also included a step in each of the
an almost symmetrical approach, with dining area; earthy children’s bathrooms. “The step helps the kids
a pair of bedside tables and matching tones in the living use the vanity basin on their own, to train
lamps by the sides of the plush headboard. area enhance its them to be independent—it also doubles as
A framed abstract artwork above the snug appeal storage space,” explains Tay.

THE
brief
LOCATION
Singapore
TYPE OF HOUSE
Penthouse
BUILT-UP AREA
4,219sqft
DESIGNER
Prestige Global
Designs
TIME TAKEN
3 months
On the roof terrace, ample seating space THIS PAGE

was created for the family’s regular house An abstract art
parties. Foliage surrounds the L-shaped piece above
bench seating, which is decorated with a the headboard
cosy cluster of cushions from Kenzo Home. becomes the
Outdoor LED lights were installed below the focal point in the
durable decking to add an intimate glow to master bedroom;
the pool area during the evenings. A shower the daughter’s
area was also created beside the Jacuzzi, clad bathroom features
in geometric tiles that have also been used on a floral statement
the platform steps. wall and rose
Months after moving in, the family simply accents
adores their new abode—particularly the
communal areas such as the living area and OPPOSITE PAGE
the rooftop terrace. “They love the rose gold The rooftop
details and the way the furniture pieces in the terrace features
living area are arranged, as it actually makes ample seating and
it even more spacious,” shares Tay. “And of matching tiles at
course, the roof terrace—they often host the shower area
parties with their friends and family there to and by the steps
enjoy the stunning views.” to the Jacuzzi
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Rose gold accents, tropical details and an earthy palette unite the decor scheme
of this spacious penthouse—thus creating a cosy sanctuary for the family

H O M E S FO C U S
Take the pendant lights in the living
Opulent Oasis and dining area, for instance—the

gilded details on these statement
pieces connect the living and
dining areas together, all the while
demarcating their different functions.
PRESTIGE GLOBAL DESIGNS TRANSFORMS A THREE- Furnishings were specially
BEDROOM APARTMENT INTO A CONTEMPORARY ABODE curated to reflect the client’s design
preference and match their Asian art
THAT EXUDES LUXURIOUS ELEGANCE AT EVERY TURN collection. The design duo set about
picking the perfect locations for each
D
ark wood interiors may PLUSH HAVEN work of art. A landscape painting
seem like a moody colour For this three-bedroom conveys peace and elegance in the
palette—but when it’s condominium apartment, Prestige living room, while a bamboo artwork
dressed the right way, it Global Designs founders Michael Ong accentuates the sense of visual
creates a polished look that sets and Jeremy Tay played around with harmony in the dining area.
an elegant and luxurious tone. a variety of materials and colours to Prestige Global Designs paid
Prestige Global Designs rose to the create a cosy home that was also easy as much attention to creating
task of crafting such a space, using to maintain. They injected gold details seamlessly functional details—
warm neutral shades and hints of to work with the neutral shades of the abode’s high ceilings meant
the East to decorate an abode for a dark wood, and tones of beige and that it was also more practical to
family of four. grey to create a timeless interior. incorporate LED lights into the
feature walls for the dual purpose THIS PAGE
of illumination and aesthetics. A A painting of a
dark wood screen in the living area is serene forest adds
another thoughtful touch—it hides to the sense of calm
the staircase to the mezzanine from in the master
view, while a sliding mechanism bedroom; a dark
allows the owners easy access to wood screen
the storage space hidden below the conceals the
staircase and allows air staircase to the
to flow through. mezzanine; pops of
red and blue inject a
MATERIAL MATTERS lively dynamism to
To add to the cohesive look of the the son's bedroom
abode, matching pendant and wall
lights as well as metallic details OPPOSITE PAGE
were incorporated into the master Gold accents are
bedroom. Purple accents imbue paired with dark
the space with a touch of romance, wood, as well as
echoing the tones featured on beige and grey
the surreal forest painting above tones in the living
the headboard. area to create a
In the son’s room, pops of red timeless interior
and blue inject a lively dynamism to
the room, together with a matching On the outdoor terrace, a suar require a great deal of hard
spaceship-like pendant light that wood bench and outdoor flooring work and planning, seeing the
floats above his bed. The centrepiece in dark wood help create a beautiful joy on their clients’ faces when
is a geo-stone artwork, which creates natural setting for the owners to they moved in brought a sense
a dramatic flourish. The feature wall appreciate their favourite bonsai of satisfaction to Ong and Tay.
also incorporates soft LED lighting plant. “We set the bonsai on top of “They’re very pleased with the
to showcase the painting and the a stone pedestal with pebbles at the outcome and workmanship,”
objects on the shelves in their best base—to set the tone just right for concludes Tay. “They love the
light—the latter is decorated with the owners to enjoy a relaxing cup of terrace, which looks out to the
the son’s favourite dinosaur figurines tea on the terrace,” shares Tay. pool—it’s where they gather for
and books. Although little details like these family time on Sundays.”
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S A N C T UA R I E S PAR IS
CONTEMPORARY
DIALOGUE
AN INVIGORATING ARRAY OF RICH COLOURS
AND FINISHINGS MEET IN ARCHITECT
CHRISTOPHE POYET’S APARTMENT
BY MICHELE KOH MOROLLO IMAGES COURTESY OF FRANCIS AMIAND


W
LEFT TO RIGHT ith their bold
Geometric motifs juxtapositions
unify the decor of colour and
scheme in the luxurious
living area; the materials,
apartment has Monaco-based
vantage views of architects
Montmartre and Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet (of
the Sacré-Cœur Humbert & Poyet) have made quite an
impression on the design community over
PREVIOUS PAGE the past decade.
Botanical Poyet, a Monégasque who splits his
flourishes enliven time between Monaco and France, has an
the living and apartment in Saint-Georges, Paris, which
dining area; he renovated and designed together with
Christophe Humbert. Located on the top floor of a
Poyet and stunning Haussmann building, the apartment
Emil Humbert offers spectacular views over the Parisian
in Poyet’s rooftops, Montmartre and the Sacré-
apartment Cœur. This home is an apt example of the
duo’s philosophy of creating “atmospheres
atemporelles”—a timeless luxury achieved
through the use of refined yet contrasting
materials, which creates an ambience where
style is not just seen, but felt.

RENEWED ELEGANCE LEFT TO RIGHT ARTFUL ALCOVE

The original apartment comprised several The Arbre lamp Farrow & Ball paint, as well as wallpaper from
separate rooms that were just over 100sqft by Eric Schmitt Cole & Son and Pierre Frey, act as a primed
each, some of which remained uninhabited adds a sculptural canvas for the carefully curated furniture and
for nearly 50 years. During the renovation, element to the accessories that stand almost sculpture-like
Humbert & Poyet demolished these rooms living area; in their respective locations. Each piece, from
and created a succession of corresponding marble and wood the Lady chair by Marco Zanuso to the Arbre
spaces along the windows. Diverse materials details fill the floor lamp by Eric Schmitt, seem to have their
such as brass, bronze, opaline, glass, ceramics, dining space with own distinct personality—yet when brought
marble, black and grey stained-oak, cane textural beauty; together, the pieces work in perfect harmony.
and suede were all used to add a variety of each space was Functional zones include a dining room,
interesting textures to the interiors. decorated as a living room, kitchen, master bedroom, guest
“It was important to us to restore elegance scene of life with bedroom and bathroom. Grey stained-oak
to the apartment, so we worked with new a harmonious parquet by Didier Cabuy was used for the
decorative elements such as Hungarian medley of colour, floors of the dining room, living room and
parquet flooring and moulding,” explains artworks and kitchen to create the illusion of expansiveness
Poyet. “Each space was then decorated as a iconic furniture while unifying the three areas.
scene of life. A subtle blue was used in the pieces “In the living room are armchairs and a sofa
bedroom to highlight the works of art on by Pierre Jeanneret of Galerie Patrick Seguin.
the wall, while vibrant greens were applied The satellite pedestal side tables are all from
to enliven the dining area. A colour palette, Galerie Negropontes. The two pieces of art
inspired by a Le Corbusier work, was the on the living room wall by José María Sicilia
inspiration for the guest room. Within these and Graham Collins are both fairly basic and
colourful settings, we introduced a collection minimalist, so they do not distract the viewer
of furniture from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s.” from the other objects in the room,” says Poyet.

In the dining room, vivid botanical
print wallpaper from Pierre Frey’s Boussac
collection, together with an eye-catching,
Refined yet contrasting materials create an
custom-made blue sofa, brings a high level ambience where style is not just seen, but felt
of energy and cheerfulness to the space.
An Eric Schmitt geometric-patterned rug and
artwork by Graham Collins in the living room THIS PAGE
THE
add a lively dash of drama to an otherwise Subtle grounded
minimal colour scheme. In the kitchen, a blue walls brief
marble worktop and credenza complement an highlight works
Eero Saarinen marble table, with the veining of art; a slice
in the marble bringing the beauty of nature of pale green LOCATION
into this part of the home. invigorates the Paris, France
black-and-white
CONTEMPORARY CHARM scheme of the TYPE OF HOUSE
A unique medley of colours—orange sleek bathroom Apartment
cushions, a burgundy bedspread, glass
pendant lamps with brass details and navy OPPOSITE BUILT-UP AREA
blue walls—combine in the master bedroom PAGE 592sqft
to evoke a sleek, contemporary Art Deco The vivid colour
feel. Meanwhile, the guest bedroom, with palette of the INTERIOR
its patterned wallpaper and curtains, and guest room was DESIGNER
its blue-frame alcove bed, has an exotic inspired by a Humbert & Poyet
chinoiserie appeal. Apart from the pale green work by
tiling at the top of the walls, the bathroom, Le Corbusier TIME TAKEN
which was fitted with metro tiles, follows a 2 months
simple black-and-white scheme.
This symphony of aesthetics from
different eras, combined with an exquisite
variety of finishings and materials, results in
a home where the essence of timeless luxury
is omnipresent.

H O M E S FO C U S
Textural Spin
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MATERIALS TO CREATE UNIQUE RESULTS
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n a collaboration that spans CREATIVE MATCH Upon meeting Finnish woven
a distance of almost 10,000 Since 2004, The Rug Maker has rug producer VM-Carpet at a trade
kilometres, Singapore-based The established itself as the local and show in 2014, The Rug Maker saw
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at Maison et Object 2017 in Paris, the The family-owned company alternative production methods
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Keeping in line with The Rug Maker’s
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CLOCKWISE three colour schemes each. Named
FROM TOP LEFT Confetti, Etch, Grid, and Lattice, the
The Lattice carpet four distinctive designs incorporate
in chocolate and subtle geometric patterns to
beige, as well as emphasise the unique variation of
the Grid carpet in materials woven into the rug.
moss and grey are Whether featured as a statement
crafted with wool, piece or as a unifying element to
paper and define a space, a Supertextures
polyester yarns; rug makes a luxurious addition to
the Winter any room. It is a testament to the
Confetti rug excellent design and quality Finnish
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composite woven natural materials that are both
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A FEEL FOR THINGS

As its name suggests, Supertextures
celebrates the unique and
pronounced textures that arise from
combining different types of yarn and
weave structures. Every rug in the
collection is a creative composition
of four materials—wool, polyester,
cotton, and paper—which each
contribute particular characteristics
to the finished product.
Worsted wool yarn made from the
fibres of New Zealand sheep gives the
rug body and softness. Thin, strong
polyester used for the warp adds
flexibility. Cotton yarn, made from
knitted cotton fibre from Estonia,
lends elasticity.
Lastly, paper yarn has a natural
stiffness and adds a springy
structure. Made from tightly twisted
flat strips of natural brown or
bleached white paper, paper yarn
is a traditional material for textile
weaving in Finland, first used as a
substitute for wool or cotton when
resources were scarce after World
War II. When woven together, these
diverse yarns create a whole new,
unique texture on the completed
rug—a “supertexture”.
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The silhouette
of the saltwater
swimming pool
echoes the
natural forms of
the surrounding
greenery, while
its turquoise
granite tiles are
reminiscent of the
Mediterranean Sea
NATURAL RHYTHM
INSPIRED BY THE RUSTIC BEAUTY OF PROVENÇAL-
STYLE HOMES AND THE EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, THIS BUNGALOW HAS BEEN
DESIGNED TO BE AT ONE WITH ITS TROPICAL CONTEXT
T
ucked away in a verdant
enclave, this elegant abode
boasts an enviably serene
setting. Lush foliage forms
the backdrop to its rustic
brick façade, accompanied
by the occasional sounds of
bird calls—and little else. During their search for
their dream home, a family of four discovered
this gem, nestled within the exclusive Bukit
Timah residential area.
The home’s idyllic surrounding has even
attracted wildlife, which the couple and their
two daughters welcome with open arms.
“We have spotted kingfishers and other birds,
squirrels in the vicinity and monkeys swinging
amongst the trees,” shares the wife. “We even
have a family of monitor lizards who like to
drink from the irrigation fountains.”
The couple worked with Diego Molina and
Maria Arango, directors at architecture firm
Ong & Ong, to craft a home with plenty of
communal spaces. They also wished to bring
cadences of California and Provence to their
home inside and out—the couple’s companies
are based in these two locales, which are also
destinations they love travelling to. “The key
to combining the regions was to identify their
similarities—we had to contextualise these two
foreign styles within the local environment,”
elaborates Molina on the inspiration behind the
“SoCal meets Southern France” abode.
LEFT TO RIGHT
Gaetano Pesce’s
iconic ‘Big Mama’
Up5_6 armchair
creates a cosy
reading nook;
engineered oak
flooring and
earthy accents
give the spacious
solarium-like living
and dining area a
sense of warmth

The material palette harks to the use

of stone and wood seen at Californian
ranches and Provençal homes, while
adding a rustic quality to the abode
NEW PERSPECTIVES
One of the reasons that convinced the
homeowners and architects to do a
reconstruction was the way the original house
had completely turned its back on the verdant
landscape behind it. The existing good class
bungalow was almost 30 years old, with a
brick façade and tiled pitched roofs similar
to the neighbouring houses. The existing
structural columns and beams were retained
and reinforced where necessary, with the
original plan reversed in order to bring the
greenery in. “We turned the house around
so that it faces the natural backdrop —the
service areas and kitchen were previously
located next to the forested area of the
drainage reserve,” explains Molina.

CLOCKWISE Besides orientating the spaces to take full
LEFT TO RIGHT advantage of the lush foliage, the architects
A thoughtful also created capacious living spaces that have
selection of a liberating effect on the previously congested
Asian paintings floor plan. “The existing interior layout was
and art objects cluttered and segregated into small spaces,
complement the particularly in the kitchen and dining areas,”
neutral tones in says Arango. “There was definitely a need to
the living and combine and integrate these spaces as much
dining area; a as possible to create the connectedness that
striking sculpture the family wanted.” These spaces now flow
floats above the seamlessly into one another, without resorting
family room; the to utilitarian corridors or underutilised
study is a serene pockets of transitional spaces.
space filled with Take the first storey, for example. The
light, with a entrance foyer now leads directly to a
curved stairway solarium-like living and dining area. The space
that leads up to has been extended beyond the existing row
the guest room of columns, creating an enclosed veranda
that blurs the boundaries between the
inside and out, and also serves to heighten
the engagement with the landscape. The
circulation and service areas have been
clustered together in a way that maintains
a fluidity of movement through the spaces
around them, while the bedrooms on the
second storey open out onto a common hall
and family room, ensuring that the family has
a space to remain connected.

RUSTIC BEAUTY
The house itself is now an assemblage of
carefully curated elements, materials, colours
and textures. The pitched roofs—with
their curved clay roof tiles and exposed
rafters—look right at home whether they’re
in California, Provence or Singapore. The
boundary fence was constructed using
jarrah wood from recycled railway sleepers,
while the external walls have Turkish mocha
travertine in a split finish wrapped around
their corners, as a full stone façade would
look too heavy in a tropical context.
LEFT TO RIGHT Large expanses of French windows can

Fabricated be found around the first-storey envelope.
from anodised Fabricated from anodised aluminium, the
aluminium, the windows are reminiscent of the bronze frames
windows are in Provencal homes. These floor-to-ceiling
reminiscent fenestrations let in abundant natural light, and
of the bronze when opened, allow natural cross-ventilation
frames found in throughout the entire home—the windows are
Provencal homes; also fitted with low-emissivity glass, which help
a charming array mitigate heat penetration into the interior.
of sculptures Apart from aesthetic requirements, the
and art objects abode’s material palette also factors in the
decorate the maintenance considerations. The interior
kitchen hallway; flooring is predominantly eco-friendly
conceived as engineered oak, which gives the home a sense
the heart of the of warmth. Some areas such as the kitchen
home, the dry and main staircase have feature travertine
kitchen has the flooring with a tumbled finish—it harks to
spatial quality of the use of stone seen at Californian ranches
a bright and airy and Provençal homes, while adding a rustic
breakfast room quality to the abode. White sandblasted
wood panels used on cabinet doors create
the weathered country look without the
maintenance woes. The walls of the home
are covered with a bioclimatic plaster that
prevents the growth of mould and algae, and
also helps to keep the interior cool.
Another element that contextualises
the home is the homeowners’ collection of
Southeast Asian art including pieces by Yusof
Ghani and Abdul Multhalib Musa, as well as
homegrown artists such as Chua Ek Kay and
Thomas Yeo. “We love Southeast Asian art as
we are living in this part of the world, so we
should support these artists,” says the husband.
Selected artworks and sculptures created by
the elder daughter also take pride of place
along the corridor and stairways, adding a
personal touch to the family’s collection.


PERSONAL SPACE
At the same time, every member of the family
gets to enjoy their very own personalised
space. The master bedroom is a portrait
of serenity with a colour palette of grey,
white and brown. Diffused cove lighting
accentuates the height of the pitched roof
and the exposed rafters, while a recessed
alcove creates a cosy nook for reading—it’s
also the preferred spot for mother-daughter
bonding. Past the spacious walk-in wardrobe
is its en-suite bathroom that features an
outdoor bath and shower area with a
stunning verdant view.
The couple’s two daughters have bedrooms
with almost identical layouts, incorporating
minor adaptations that reflect their individual
preferences. Both rooms feature an attic-like
loft that makes full use of the triangulated
pitch of the roof. The elder daughter has a
cosy bay window where she can read in her
room, while the younger got the balcony that
THE
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his own favourite spot in the multipurpose brief
guest room, which overlooks the outdoor
pool and Jacuzzi.
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even closer together—their favourite place
to gather is the dry kitchen. Located beside TYPE OF HOME
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enliven the while the younger daughter, who is the chef SIZE OF PROPERTY
elder daughter’s in the family, experiments with new recipes. 15,200sqft
bedroom; the It has the spatial quality of a breakfast
master bedroom room: bright and airy, surrounded by French SIZE OF BUILT-UP
opens up to windows, with a lofty pitched roof above. AREA
verdant views by “Our dry kitchen was conceived to be the 8,600sqft
the verandah; heart of the home; it’s like a fireplace hearth
the freestanding where the family can hang out,” shares the ARCHITECTURE
outdoor bath tub husband. Looking at their beautiful new Ong & Ong
is the focal point home, he concludes: “Despite this being a
of the master large house, I feel that the family is even TIME TAKEN
bathroom more connected than before.” 3 years

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BY AMANDINE BERTHON STYLING AND PRODUCTION AMANDINE & JULES PHOTOGRAPHY JULIEN FERNANDEZ
A DIFFERENT
FACE
WEARY OF CLASSICAL MOULDINGS, A FAMILY
MOVED OUT OF THEIR MANSION TO TAKE UP A NEW
CHALLENGE—TO TURN A FORMER OFFICE COMPLEX
INTO THEIR LUXURIOUS NEW APARTMENT

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Portrait of A Young
Lady by Petrus
Christus, enlarged
and printed on
stretched canvas,
imbues the living
room with a
graceful air
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An antique console
table from the 18th
century
I
nspired by the challenge of transforming
their next home, the Ziegler-Münck family
wanted to move out of their mansion into
something that was distinctly different THIS PAGE
from their previous abode. “Having lived The Ziegler-
in historic houses, we were looking for Münck family;
something different,” explain French the Baroque-style
designer Sandrine Ziegler-Münck and her husband, ceiling at the
Hervé. “Our last home was one of a kind—we didn’t entrance was
want to be able to draw comparisons.” inspired by the
The couple first thought about finding an antique console
apartment within a former factory building. By table; the dining
chance, they visited an office complex in the city area features
centre of Mulhouse in eastern France. “We loved seats from Vitra,
the 22-metre-long corridor that opened onto a large as well as
room (today, the living room) with a breathtaking Mid-Century
cityscape,” they recall. There was also the additional Modern pieces
challenge of working around the property’s many inherited from
load-bearing walls in the existing 3,650sqft layout. family
In terms of style, however, they started from
scratch. “It was a typical ’80s office space with OPPOSITE PAGE
suspended ceilings and carpet tiles,” says Sandrine. Artworks and
“Designing an interior in this empty and—quite assorted wooden
frankly—ugly shell was much more exciting than furniture pieces
with our previous house, where all we needed to bring a touch
do was enhance the magnificent fittings. Here, of warmth to
we needed to create a concept right down to the the windowless
smallest detail.” dining room

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A painted
reproduction of
a photograph by
Gustave Doré
takes pride of
place in the
kitchen; a coffee
table created by
Jaime Hayón for
&Tradition
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Designed
with local
manufacturer
Cuisine Brayé,
the kitchen
features a display
shelf filled with
favourite objects
and works of art
SENSE OF PLACE
The apartment comprises four bedrooms,
a study, a kitchen, an entertainment room
and a large living area—each of which was
considered as an alcove, and given a unique
identity and decor scheme by the lady of the
house. For instance, the marble bathroom
resembles a jewellery box, while the kitchen
evokes a cabinet of curiosities with its array
of artworks and traditional craft objects
from the Alsace region. Sandrine also worked
closely with stretched-ceiling specialist
Barrisol to create a series of custom-made
digitally printed murals for the walls and
ceilings of each space.
The abode also celebrates its sense of place
through the couple’s collection of paintings
and art objects. In particular, a beautiful
portrait of a woman in the kitchen embodies
the owners’ love for the Alsace region, which
is located close to the Swiss and German
borders. “This iconography is typical of the
period when Alsace was part of Germany,”
explains Sandrine. “The woman in the painting
is waiting to become French once again. These
paintings are rare and I was lucky enough
to find one recently. Not only that, but the
antique dealer has just discovered that it is
actually an original photo by Gustave Doré that
has been repainted on canvas.”


MIX AND MATCH
A Baroque-style ceiling mural greets visitors,
providing a vivid contrast to the building’s
’70s-style facade and entrance. “I love
mismatching details that border on kitsch,”
explains Sandrine. “It’s a visual shock for
visitors when they come out of the lift, THIS PAGE
which opens directly onto our hallway.” An eclectic mix
She also used the 22-metre-long corridor to of decorative
display her favourite objects. Beams of light objects at the
punctuate the windowless space, which is hallway; beams
painted mustard yellow and dark grey. of light punctuate
In contrast, the apartment’s living area the long corridor,
is bright and filled with natural light—its which is painted
six-metre-wide bay window looks out over in mustard yellow
the cityscape. The dimmable neon lighting and dark grey
on the ceiling was designed by Sandrine and
features the French phrase “une nuit en ville” OPPOSITE PAGE
(“a night in the city”). On the wall, a digitally The customised
printed mural anchors the monochromatic Artolis by Barrisol
scheme of the living room—it’s an enlarged stretch wall
reproduction of a 15th-century painting by illustrates her
Flemish painter Petrus Christus, printed on son’s favourite
stretch canvas. The furniture pieces, such as a themes; the
pair of Galaxy vintage armchairs by Svensson children’s rooms
& Sandström, are clad in black to complete were designed
the living room’s cohesive colour scheme. symmetrically
Next to the living room, the windowless with alcoves set
dining room is filled with light thanks to its in their preferred
trompe-l’oeil window; it’s a photograph that hues; the
has been set into the alcove and backlit by children’s shower
LED lighting. The paintings and the rough room takes on
wood table, which was bought in Belgium, an industrial
bring a touch of warmth to the immaculate style with waxed
decor. The dining area is decorated with seats concrete surfaces
by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, as well as mid- and Jieldé
century chairs inherited from the family. sconces
CHROMATIC SPLENDOUR
With its thick-pile carpet and its lounge
area, the master bedroom is furnished like a
luxury hotel suite. The striking colour palette
creates zones within the room. The lounge
area is decked in anthracite grey, and beige
tones turn the sleeping area into a soothing
space. The bathroom adjacent to the master
bedroom resembles a precious jewel case,
clad almost entirely in marble; the marble-
effect print on the ceiling completes the look.
In her children’s bedrooms, Sandrine
managed to reconcile aesthetic sense with their
individual styles by designing personalised
murals. The children’s rooms were also clad
in their favourite hues—pink shades for her
daughter Fleur and blue-greens for her son
Paul. In Paul’s room, the print on the feature
wall illustrates his favourite themes and motifs:
the jungle, wildlife and fantastical creatures
from the Pokémon games.

In Fleur’s bedroom, flamingos, a THIS PAGE

cockatoo and other feathery friends add The marble details
lively details on the feature wall. To match in this bathroom
her daughter’s soft spot for sweet hues, resembles a
Sandrine picked out paper suspension precious jewel
lamps in blush tones from Maisons du case; a landscape
Monde to add to her room. Her bedroom artwork by Diana
also features vintage finds, such as a chest Sblano adds a
found at an antique shop, as well as a serene touch to the
desk originally from a traditional Alsace master bedroom;
brasserie that’s been repainted in white. geometric grids add
In contrast to their colourful bedrooms, visual interest to
the children’s shower room evokes a raw the monochromatic
industrial style with its waxed concrete bathroom
surfaces and sleek sconces from French
lighting brand Jieldé. OPPOSITE PAGE
The final result is a contemporary abode A striking pairing of
that’s worlds away from the family’s classical Anthracite grey and
mansion—and one that fits beautifully beige in the master
within the urban heritage of the city. bedroom

THE
brief
LOCATION
Mulhouse, France
TYPE OF PROPERTY
Apartment
PROPERTY SIZE
3,650sqft
TIME TAKEN
9 months

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PERANAKAN DETAILS
ART DECO INSPIRATION AND
A COLOURFUL FUSION OF
THIS ECLECTIC ABODE IS
LOCATION IN THE TROPICS,
DRAWING CUES FROM ITS
THE MIX
ART OF
F
or Wendy Smith and Nishan
Weerasinghe, designing and
building their own home from
scratch proved to be blissfully
easy. As a senior designer for
Design Intervention, Smith was
lucky enough to have all of the
necessary resources on hand—but it was the
freedom to dictate each and every detail that THIS PAGE
made the design process such a pleasurable An eclectic art
experience. “My previous homes were both collection and
conservation houses and those are inevitably the trompe-l’œil
fraught with regulations,” she explains, seated wallpaper by
in the living room of the couple’s three-storey Mineheart lend
abode. “But in this instance, I was able to drama to the
select my favourite architectural and walls; the kitchen
decorative details, and combine them to create is the very heart
something that feels fresh and modern.” of their home—
it’s where the
DREAM COLLABORATION couple heads to
Smith moved to Singapore from the UK relax over the
in 1998 and joined Design Intervention in weekends
2004. Her role within the award-winning
firm has grown organically over the years; OPPOSITE PAGE
working with them on her own home proved The clean lines of
to be a key milestone. “Effectively being the custom-made
their client gave me a new appreciation for furniture, paired
my team,” she says. “But it was also just with the wrought
really enjoyable working with them.” iron banisters and
This sentiment is echoed by Nikki chandeliers create
Hunt, founder and principal of Design a glamorous
Intervention, who clearly cherished her entertaining space
time working on her colleague’s home. “This
was definitely a team effort,” says Hunt,
recalling the numerous hours spent poring
over Smith’s plans. “Working on a project for
ourselves is one of the toughest challenges a
designer faces. We know too much and love
too many divergent ideas. Luckily, at
Design Intervention, we are a tight team
and can rely on each other for clear,
dispassionate advice.”

LEFT TO RIGHT
A vibrant tropical-
style wallpaper by
Designers Guild gives
the mezzanine a lively
dimension; a simpler
black-and-white
botanical wallpaper
decorates the
adjoining study, while
adding to the abode’s
visual continuity
SENSE OF PLACE
Keen to ensure that her East Coast residence
was sympathetic to its surroundings, Smith
looked to classic Peranakan architecture
for design inspiration. The house sits on a
former orchard, with the original plantation
dwellings just across the street, and she
wanted to honour the area’s heritage.
The pale grey and white combination
that she chose feels at once nostalgic and
contemporary—this play on eras continues
throughout the rest of the property.
Black and white marble flooring runs
throughout the home, although the more
typical chequerboard has been given a
glamorous lift that feels distinctly Art Deco
in style. Floor-to-ceiling French windows
open up the whole of the front and the
back of the house to allow a breeze to
waft through, but there is also a discreet
air-conditioning system that takes over on
humid days. True to Peranakan form, the
ground floor features a double-height ceiling
supported by vintage-style pillars, which in
this instance have been given a sleek finish.

GARDEN STATE
While there was no doubt that an Asian
home was what she wished to replicate,
Smith also wanted to be able to entertain
on a large scale. She instructed Design
Intervention’s in-house team of architects
to come up with an open-plan layout that
would heighten the sense of space—but this
created a design dilemma.
“I love the use of colour inside a home,”
she explains. “But with an open plan, there
are no natural termination points in any of
the rooms.” Smith worked around the issue
by painting the ceilings in her favourite
shades and using rolls of botanical wallpaper
that, while varied in print, all feature a
white background. This allowed for a sense
of continuity without her having to opt for
plain white interiors.
The attic is topped in eye-catching
chartreuse, with Matthew Williamson’s
hot-pink Cubana design for Osborne &
Little featuring on the bedspread and
the curtains. The master bedroom and
bathroom, meanwhile, are decked out in
bold monochromatic patterns with shots THIS PAGE
of zesty accents, although it is the bespoke The elegant curved
Fromental panoramic wallpaper that really stairway and black-
steals the show. The delicate silhouette and-white scheme
print has been masterfully replicated on the lend the third storey
bathroom tiles, ensuring that the suite works a graceful air
as a whole. Fortuitously for the designer, it’s
also a scheme that beautifully matches her OPPOSITE PAGE
impressive Jo Malone fragrance collection. The master
One floor down, a vibrant tropical wallpaper bedroom and
by Designers Guild gives the mezzanine a bathroom
lively dimension, which has been finished with pairs bold
a sky-blue ceiling. Smith selected a simpler monochromatic
black-and-white version of the bracing green to patterns with shots
decorate the adjoining study, again maintaining of zesty accents
a sense of flow between the rooms. The ground

Black and white marble flooring runs throughout the home, with the
chequerboard given a glamorous lift that feels distinctly Art Deco in style

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The attic is topped furniture, is exactly the elegant entertaining
in eye-catching space that the homeowner imagined back in
chartreuse, 2013 when planning began. An eclectic art
THE
with Matthew collection and the trompe-l’œil wallpaper
Williamson’s by Mineheart lend drama to the walls, with brief
Cubana design for the effect tempered by the clean lines of the
Osborne & Little on furniture and the wrought ironwork of the
the bedspread and banisters and chandeliers overhead. While LOCATION
the curtains; the there’s plenty to take in, it all works beautifully. Singapore
pale grey and white For the couple, the pièce de résistance is
combination that the kitchen. Fisher & Paykel appliances are TYPE OF HOME
the couple chose found inside every bespoke cabinet and their Terrace house
for the building enormous fridge-freezers run the length of an
facade feels at entire wall. A temperature-controlled wine PROPERTY SIZE
once nostalgic and cellar also keeps the couple’s vast collection 3,200sqft
contemporary of wines in optimal condition. Little nods to
her British roots also feature, from the Dualit BUILT-UP AREA
OPPOSITE PAGE toaster to the broad selection of afternoon 6,500sqft
The guest suite teas. The kitchen is the very heart of their
carries a regal air home—it’s where the couple heads to relax ARCHITECTURE &
with a plush mix over the weekends or to cook up a feast for INTERIOR DESIGN
of materials and the steady stream of guests that tends to drift Design Intervention
finishes through their doors. As Smith puts it simply:
“It’s the place that I look forward to returning TIME TAKEN
to—beyond all others.” 2 years

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with spades of style anchor piece for every setting
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UP THE DRAMA
Experiment with colourful
textures and myriad materials
within your bathroom—we pick
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this space truly dazzle
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Turn your bathroom into a characterful
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Their mosaics have been
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W
hen designing our
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“USE BIGGER PIECES OF STONE ON
attention to the THE WALLS AS IT REDUCES GROUT
living and dining
rooms as well LINES, WHICH IS NOT ONLY MORE
as the kitchen.
But bathrooms also have great potential for
AESTHETICALLY PLEASING, BUT
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ALSO EASIER TO CLEAN
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Before working on your bathroom decor
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To add a graphic punch to your bathroom, combines water-resistant
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S PAC E S DINING ROOM
TABLE
TALK
Pick the right anchor piece
to create a dining space that
I
suits your style of entertaining
t’s often said that the kitchen is
the soul of the home, where meals
are crafted and savoured—with
the adjoining dining area being as
significant, especially for those who
love to entertain. The dining table
anchors the decor scheme of this
communal space, so make sure you pick the
piece that works best with your meal habits
and entertaining style.
According to Tan Sze Ling, design director
of Topic Studio, rectangular tables are the
most common choice for good reason. “They
show the social hierarchy of the crowd,
with the host and hostess often at the
head of the table, so this shape is good for
formal business dinners,” explains Tan. An
alternative would be the oval table—similar
in style to a rectangular table, it occupies less
space visually and is a good choice for narrow
dining rooms. “Round tables have softer
lines and can help create a more intimate and
friendly atmosphere, although they are less
ideal for larger gatherings,” adds Tan.
Jean Wee, the chief operating officer of
Marquis Furniture Gallery, says that a dining
table should be proportionate to the size of
the room. It should also allow enough space
of easy movement. “If you throw large parties
frequently, you can have your table custom-
made to suit your purposes,” says Wee. “Some
brands such as Meridiani offer customisation
services, so you can request to have a table
made in just the right size for your home.”
To help you along, here are some ideas
for dining set-ups that will work in harmony
with how you entertain.

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FOR THE AVID ENTERTAINER

VERSATILE RECTANGULAR TABLES
If you like to keep things casual during house
parties, extendable tables are a smart choice.
Consider Desalto’s Skin Fix extendable table
by Marco Acerbis, with an extruded aluminium
frame and tops in toughened 6mm or 8mm
ceramic. Another worthy contender is the Extra
table by Andreu World, which works well as a
side table for buffet spreads. For impromptu
gatherings, it helps to have stackable chairs
such as Vitra’s versatile HAL A-Stacker by
Jasper Morrison, which are easy to store away
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when extra floor space is needed. Complete
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the tableau with sweets and treats served in

elegant tableware from Christofle’s Constellation
collection. Designed by Japanese studio
Nendo, the collection features a recurring
cherry blossom motif on lacquered trays, pots,
chopsticks and other pieces in three colours:
powder pink, almond green and midnight blue.
1. The Skin Fix table 5

by Marco Acerbis
for Desalto
2. Vitra’s versatile
HAL A-Stacker by
Jasper Morrison
3. The Kevin table
by Porada 4. The
Constellation
collection by Nendo
for Christofle
5. Extra table from
Andreu World

S PAC E S DINING ROOM
6
FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS 7
ROUND TABLES WITH A LAZY SUSAN

Round tables are ideal for Asian-style family
meals where everyone helps themselves to
communal sharing portions. Designed by Jean-
Louis Deniot for Baker, the Heliodor dining
table is a great choice. Built with an ivory gloss
and antique bronze pedestal, a lazy susan, and
available with wood or metal tops, the Heliodor
is a sophisticated way to deliver a lavish multi-
course feast. Another stunning circular table is
Thayl, designed by Gabriele and Oscar Buratti
for Porada. With angular details that bring to
mind a geomancy compass, the Thayl offers a
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cosmopolitan twist to the Chinese-style round
table. Then bring the best of East and West
to your table with Vista Alegre’s Blue Ming—a
dinnerware collection by Marcel Wanders that
marries the motifs of Chinese ceramics with the
century-old Dutch tradition of Delft Blue porcelain.
9 “ROUND TABLES HAVE SOFTER

LINES AND CAN HELP CREATE
A MORE INTIMATE AND
FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE”
FOR STYLISH SOIREES

6. The Heliodor TABLES WITH MIXED MATERIALS
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table designed by Few other surface materials convey luxury and
Jean-Louis Deniot sophistication as eloquently as marble, glass
for Baker 7. The and wood. The Bolero table by Poltrona Frau,
Thayl table from with its deep-veined Calacatta Oro marble
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Porada 8. Vista and triangular section profile, has a cool
Alegre Blue Ming contemporary look that helps remove some
plates by Marcel of the stuffiness that sometimes accompanies
Wanders 9. The formal affairs. For a luxurious wood table,
Bolero table and consider the Alston by Bentley Home—its sleek,
Montera chair retro-inspired design oozes ’60s glamour. Up
from Poltrona Frau the plush factor with curvy Palmyra dining
10. The Palmyra chairs by Visionnaire—designed with comfy
dining chair from polyurethane and memory foam padding, and
Visionnaire available in leather or velvet fabric upholstery
11. Bentley Home’s with quilted finishings, these chairs will certainly
Alston table help your guests feel at ease.

where
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