Innholdsfortegnelse for Homes 14 i Tatler Homes Philippines

MASTERWORKS Grohe, a leading and premier provider of sanitary fittings, stood strong in its campaign “Masters of Technology,” as it unveiled its second showroom in the country at Desigño Atelier. Featured in the newest space is the Grohe Spa Showroom, where the global brand exhibits its stylish bathroom design layouts and cutting-edge kitchen faucets for guests to experience. A walk into the immense showroom is like a trip down Grohe’s 80 years of remarkable history, with the walls donning a timeline of the brand’s milestones, global networks, and presence in 130 countries. GROHE Desigño Atelier 5F Wilcon IT Hub, #2249 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City GREAT VALUE Staying true to its goal to help put together “Spaces of Beauty,” SB Furniture from Thailand has made dream homes at affordable prices…

Entertaining at home will not be complete without one or more bottles of wine, the socalled drink of the gods. Experienced wine drinkers delight in opening a good bottle as kids would in opening presents. Can you do it without struggling with the bottle though? With some practice, definitely! There is pleasure to be had as well when you find the perfect match for your food. However, with the variety of wines available, it can feel like a daunting task. Worry not; here are simple guidelines to enjoying wines, from storage and preservation to service. WINE AND FOOD PAIRING GUIDELINES A good wine is basically what you like since wine preference can be very subjective. But, it wouldn’t hurt to be a little more discerning. “In general, good wines have…

Roche Bobois released its springsummer collection in the first quarter of 2016 with an added dose of audaciousness and modernity. “We have sought to understand and grasp materials in its most basic form, with marble, wood, and leather. At the same time the lines and forms of the collection are fluid, harmonious, and lofty, while remaining equally functional,” says Nicolas Roche, Creative Director of the luxe French furniture brand. The collection features fresh, colourful, and lightweight pieces perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces. The outdoor collection infuses a panoply of colours and patterns to the home with golden yellow and coral hues, immaculate white, and luminescent turquoise. Included in this collection is the Traveller line by the American designer Stephen Burks, which was originally launched in 2015. It features…

“Passion for design, experience in manufacturing, expertise and skills learned over the years, and attention to details,” these, according to Luca Zanettin Benetello, ELBA’s Export Area Manager-Africa & Middle East Region, summarise the Italian brand’s philosophy. It’s in the DNA of every ELBA product that has come out of its factories since the very first one was opened by its founder, Elio Baggio, in Vicenza, Northern Italy, more than six decades ago. ELBA is proud of its completely made-in-Italy heritage. “We keep all the production and design processes in Italy. The Italian origins are part of ELBA’s identity and success, together with continuous improvements in the research and development of our products and manufacturing processes to ensure the quality output,” Benetello says. The unique features of the brand, Bentello shares,…

Master-planned by the renowned architect Carlos Ott, The Proscenium is envisioned to be the crème-of-the-crop of the prestigious Rockwell enclave. Famous for his works such as the acclaimed L’Opera de la Bastille in Paris and the world’s only sevenstar hotel, the Burj al Arab in Dubai, Ott infused his signature touches in the three-and-a-half-hectare luxe mixed-use development that is comprised of five residential towers namely: Kirov, Sakura, Lincoln, Lorraine and The Proscenium Residences. Three of these towers were named after some of the world’s most popular theatres. Each tower hosts its own set of unique amenities aside from the sprawling deck located on the fifth floor, which features manicured gardens, a grand lawn, an outdoor court, several swimming pool—from a splash pad to a lazy river—and a jogging path. The…

Stunning views of the Aegean define the main characteristic of this unique summer home called Villa Diantha on the island of Syros, Greece. It is here where the owners spend their holidays together with a constant stream of friends. From the onset, they entrusted the project’s design to Block722 Architects, specifying an unobtrusive refuge that would take every advantage of the breathtaking views of Plagia Bay. Set on a stark rocky hillside synonymous with the Greek landscape, the owners sought a design that would gently blend in with traditional Greek architecture and yet be totally modern. The resulting structures are a balanced mixture of rough and smooth textures and colours ranging from warm ochre-coloured local stone and unfinished wood, to white walls and graphite gray polished cement surfaces. The main…

Luxury doesn’t have to be plush; it can be totally understated,” shares Jean-Michel Gathy, the renowned designer behind the world’s most exclusive hotels, including Cheval Blanc Randheli in the Maldives. “There are many ways to define luxury. Here, it’s all about space and privacy—and there’s nothing more luxurious than that.” Just over two years old, Cheval Blanc Randheli, a subsidiary of luxury goods behemoth LVMH, offers a special proposition—a home away from home for the most discerning, the Owner’s Villa. Located on a separate island from the main resort and accessed via a short ride aboard a dhoni, this 23,700-square-feet vacation home is the first of its kind in the Maldives. “To have complete privacy and everything you need and want in one island is something that didn’t exist before,”…

Capturing all the flavours, warmth, and passion of la dolce vita, Paparazzi, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila’s recently revamped Italian restaurant, is a perfect venue for family gatherings and special celebrations, with its all-new line up of Italian comfort food. Helmed by the Executive Italian Chef Marco Ghezzi, Paparazzi’s specialities include authentic and classic Italian recipes such as Fiorentina steak, osso buco with saffron risotto, vitello tonnato, fritto misto, and tiramisu. Savour the rich diversity of Italian cuisine, tastefully presented with a contemporary touch, that is best complemented with the extensive selection of wines from their cellar. Chef Marco’s talent was honed in the Lombardy region where, as a young boy, he often spent time in the kitchen helping his grandmother prepare home-style traditional Northern Italian food. “My biggest inspiration is my…

Seven years since it first opened its flagship store in Makati, luxury brand Hermès welcomed its loyal patrons to a newly refurbished store. The two-level boutique radiates clean lines and open spaces, its 118-square-metre ground floor and 124-square-metre first floor flawlessy joint by a transparent vertical lift that offers guests a clear view of each level. Exuding a touch of traditional Hermès aesthetics, the brand’s ‘Ex Libris’ motif is prominently featured on both floors and highlighted by ‘Grecque’ lighting, a trademark design originally crafted for Hermès’ Fauborg Saint-Honoré store in Paris. Occupying a large part of the new space, “La Maison,” the brand’s line of furniture and home accoutrements, showcases neatly laidout designations for the dining room, living room, and work areas. Exquisitely-designed furniture are strategically distributed and placed to…

The Philippine real estate skyline is about to get interesting. Across the myriad living options rising in Manila, there is one that is sure to catch the most discriminating eye in the market. Set to turnover this year is Horizon Homes, a collection of luxury residences occupying the topmost levels of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ premier development at the heart of Bonifacio Global City. This exclusive urban oasis, with only 98 exclusive units, is located within the 1.5 hectares of land known as Shangri-La at the Fort. Considered the group’s most dynamic project to date, the sprawling 250-metre high tower could be the landmark development in Bonifacio Global City for a long time to come. It will have a 576-room hotel, 97 serviced apartments, an 8,000-sqm Kerry Sports Centre with…

REWINED Champagne candle Rewined’s all natural premium soy wax candle with custom blended fragrances are contained in charming glass tumblers made from recycled wine bottles. This Champagne-scented candle adds not just the luxe aroma of bubbly but also a contemporary accent to your living space. Apart from Champagne, the Rewined candle is also available in the scents of favourite grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling. NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES Aromatherapy blended oils Set the mood with Neal’s Yard Remedies aromatherapy blended oils. To invoke a good night’s sleep, add a drop of the essential Calming blend to your base massage oil to relax aching muscles or envelop yourself in an invigorating lavender-infused ambience by vaporising the Night Time Oil. DIPTYQUE Eu Des Sens perfumed…

Set the Bellagio Lounge at the veranda for a luxurious yet comfortable outdoor feast; the Creed Dining Little Armchair is masterfully crafted to match any of the tables from Minotti’s 2016 collections It all started in the ’50s with a story of Italian excellence. With his sons Renato and Roberto turning his vision into reality through their dedication and craftsmanship, the luxury furniture brand that Alberto Minotti founded has become a cherished possession of the best homes around the globe. Since 1997, the brothers have been working hand in hand with distinguished architect Rodolfo Dordoni in the creative styling and aesthetic principles of Minotti furniture. Six decades of purely Italian-made collections later, Minotti is firmly established as the maker of exquisitely designed furniture that are valued for their aesthetics and…

The luxe Italian furniture brand Baxter has parlayed its mastery in the art of leather craftsmanship into creating fabulous home furnishings. At Baxter, in complete respect for its intrinsic properties, each piece of leather is skillfully handled in ways that its original thickness and tint with natural anilines (organic compound) are kept intact. Baxter’s latest line of furniture showcases this expertise, where the hard lines of architecture and the soft hues of art merge. Inspired by minimalist aesthetics fostered by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the collection features linear structure combined with muted hues. The colours of the upholstered furniture are soft and warm, intentionally desaturated, albeit strong in character. Ashen blue, mastic pink, and a sand colour of soft leathers are matched with green and grey shades that characterise…

There’s a wealth of history to be found at the fair—from heritage, family-owned enterprises to emerging labels unearthing “forgotten” designs for a newfound audience. Besides the well-received Gio Ponti editions that Gubi launched in late 2015, the brand recently introduced Multi-Lite, a landmark lighting piece first drawn in 1972 by Danish designer Louis Weisdorf. On the other hand, by Lassen revisited the archives to create multipurpose ceramic tiles; it also released the Twin Bookcase, a stark shelving system first used in the brand’s stores and now available to bring home. bylassen.com; gubi.dk One of the eye-catching designs was Fogia’s Arch shelf by the award-winning Note Design Studio. “We sought to create an elegant design that displays things beautifully but also stands on its own,” shares product desinger Kristoffer Fagerström. “The…

BOSCH’S ZEOLITH DISHWASHER Equipped with ActiveWater Technology, it uses as little as six and a half litres of water per wash cycle and consumes less energy in drying the dishes, making it one of the most energy and water-efficient dishwashers in the market Ingrained Asian sensibilities may have caused many homeowners to overlook the need for a dishwasher, yet changes in our lifestyles and updates in technology are giving dishwashers a fighting chance. Dishwashers rightly deserve a place in the modern kitchen. Families have become smaller and lifestyles busier. Through greater exposure to Western culture, in which dishwashers have been a large part of life for decades, homeowners here are becoming more receptive to dishwashers. USING DISHWASHERS EFFICIENTLY “There has also been an underlying misconception that dishwashers consume a large…

A Filipino-Chinese family relocated from Davao to Manila and settled into a condominium unit that eventually became a tad overcrowded as the three children, ages 14 to 21, developed their individual personalities and outgrew the space. When the younger daughter requested that they transfer to a more spacious home, the man of the house, a doctor, happily obliged. None too happy with the last contractors the couple previously hired, the doctor’s wife, also a medical practitioner, remembered being impressed by the work of Jigs Adefuin and Oliver Ortiz as featured in a volume of Philippine Tatler Homes some four years ago. She immediately contacted the dynamic duo, who have been partners for 18 years—and business associates for 10, when Adefuin put up his own interior design company, Adefuin Design Studio.…

Eleonore Cavalli fell in love with this elegant, historic property set amid ancient cypress and elm trees in the stunning Tosco-Emiliano landscape at the foot of the Apennines in northern Italy—precisely for its location. With the land close to a national park in a region celebrated for its natural features, the mother of two thought the area would be the right spot to raise her children and a refuge from the stresses of her everyday life as creative director of exclusive furniture design company Visionnaire. “When I learned that this house was for sale, I knew it would be perfect for my children to grow up in,” says Cavalli. Not only is it set in idyllic countryside, the house is also conveniently just five kilometres from her company’s headquarters, which…

HARVEST FESTIVAL To promote the Philippines’ myriad agricultural products from various regions across the country, the Department of Agriculture, together with the SSI Group, hosted Philippine Harvest, an Agri Food Fair with over 30 exhibitors showcasing the best of organic, artisanal, and natural indigenous products. CELEBRATING ART In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Art in the Park (held annually at the Jaime Velasquez Park in Salcedo Village, Makati) recently showcased a wide selection of paintings, photographs, pottery, and a series of iconic postcard prints from 10 artists whose eyecatching artworks have graced the fair’s invites over the years. ASIAN ARTISTRY Kohler, a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, continues to put emphasis on their commitment to the arts and support of Asian artists through the Kohler…

Giorgetti, one of the purveyors of contemporary Italian design, returned to this year’s Salone del Mobile with fresh creations and revamped iconic pieces, and introduced a kitchen called GK.01. Customisable to suit different preferences, the handsome new kitchen line features strong, linear, geometric shapes, in a contemporary style and with exclusive finishing touches. With this project, Giorgetti added another item to its roster of furnishing solutions and affirms its ability to work in any field of design. Like in the past, Giorgetti collaborated with the designers Carlo Colombo and Roberto Lazzeroni, and is joined by the creative talents of Alessio De Francesco, a new face in the Italian design scene. Designed by the award-winning designer Carlo Colombo, the Drive sofa, which comes in either two or three seats and a…

Over 50 years ago, Gautier created its very first piece of furniture that stole the hearts of many. At that time, no one had thought that furniture specifically designed for youngsters would be such a hit. “In France, no one had put much attention to creating bedrooms for children back then. Thus, the founders decided to create products that were mostly dedicated to kids,” shares David Soulard, CEO of Gautier. Since then, over five million children and teenagers have slept on a Gautier bed and made it a part of their childhood memories. Gautier was founded in 1960 by Patrice Gautier and his wife, Annick, in the Vendée region of France. In 1985, it was acquired by Séribo, and in 1999 by the Soulard family. With the Soulards’ unwavering passion…

01 SOO CHAN One of Southeast Asia’s most respected architects, Soo Chan (Chan Soo Kian) established his practice SCDA in 1995, designing small residential projects. Over the years SCDA expanded to New York and now employs over 70 architects, with 90 per cent of its projects completed overseas. Despite its growing status the fi rm’s design style continues to retain an air of restrained elegance one can only fi nd in boutique projects. Chan’s foray into furniture design comes courtesy of Poliform. Impressed by Chan’s attention to detail, the Italian brand produced Chan’s Java bed in 2009 and Soori coffee table in 2011, both of which were originally designed for the interiors of Alila Soori resort in Bali. The collection has since been expanded to include the Soori Highline armchair,…

Andrés (Andy) Vázquez-Prada Co-proprietor and Creative Director of W17 Andy is responsible for curating the direction of the lifestyle store W17. In creating unique home accessories and furniture, he likes to steer clear of trends and conventions and go by his own instinct. “I’m something of a perfectionist,” says Andy, “but I’ve found that this has made me extremely sensitive to critical details that can breathe new life into a space.” How would you describe your personal entertaining style? I’m driven by a general passion for beauty— collecting individual pieces and constructing spaces that play to all of the five senses, and I try to evoke this as much as possible when entertaining. The scent of the room and the music played have to be conducive to the theme of…

When the designer Edmund Ng embarked on designing his own home, he wanted to start from a clean slate so that he and his wife could have a place that was purpose-built for their needs. “My wife is an art collector so I conceived the house as a canvas for her art,” he says. Not one to shy away from making a design statement, it did not bother Ng that the house would look unconventional due to the lack of windows. It is unlike most other houses “because a glass house or one with many windows will not work for the display of art.” The construction materials used are also not commonly found in landed residences. Off-form concrete, in particular, was Ng’s material of choice, one that he has used…

Proud of its 100 per cent German heritage, Fissler marked its entry into Filipino kitchens with its recent launch by Focus Global, purveyor of luxe home brands from around the world. Established over 170 years ago in the town of Idar-Oberstein, Germany by Carl Philipp Fissler, the premium cookware brand has gained global recognition by consistently setting the standards in cookware trends with its cutting- edge innovation. Fissler’s star products from pots, pressure cookers and frypans to knives and kitchen accessories, continue to raise the bar by melding sleek aesthetics with versatility and up-to-the-minute technology. From inventing the world’s first ever pressure cooker with a multi-safety control setting, Fissler has rapidly moved from traditional to smart, high-tech cooking. To herald the brand’s arrival on local shores, Focus Global flew in…