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In this issue, we take you across continents into a world of wonderfully eclectic luxury interiors beginning with our cover story: the home of Aquazzurra’s Creative Director Edgardo Osorio. Located within the historic Palazzo Corsini in Florence, it is a glorious play of contrasting elements—antique and modern, colour and pattern—all set off against De Gournay’s divine wall coverings. From there, travel down to an exquisite holiday home situated in Thornybush Private Game Reserve adjacent to South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Built from monolithic granite stones and integrated into the spectacular natural landscape, Kubili House is inspired by both ancient African ruins and Moorish elements reinterpreted in abstracted modern forms. Bespoke furniture joins arresting contemporary artworks to create a perfect blend of duality, of past and present. An equally elegant co-mingling…

Rory Dobner, Vipp, Aoyoshi, Design Letters, Renova, Octaevo, Emeco, and Normann Copenhagen. These are just some of the well-loved home and lifestyle brands that retail company, Mattony Inc., has cherry-picked, curating coveted signature pieces for Manila’s design-conscious and most discerning sophisticates all under one stylish roof, Xception. Located at The Biltmore in the ever popular hipster Legazpi Village, the pitch of the industrial-chic home décor and design hub is all about focusing on the ethos of form follows function. Essentially, as its catchy moniker suggests, Xception “believes in the power of pieces that stand the test of time. Whether because of sturdiness, functionality, or character, these remain classic and iconic. ” Interestingly, the three-tiered boutique caters to a broad spectrum of lifestyle needs and as a multi-concept space, it offers…

Driven by a passion to change the way people look at furniture—from mere functional pieces to fine selections that evoke meticulous craftsmanship and timeless beauty—Furnitalia owners, William and Florence Ko, continue to bring in some of the world’s most coveted furniture brands to the country. From a small showroom in Greenhills where it all started 16 years ago, Furnitalia now occupies an imposing cuboid glass building—the company’s main showroom—in Bonifacio Global City. Today, it takes pride in distributing some of Europe’s finest furniture brands, largely focused on Italian ones such as Giorgetti, Molteni & C, and Poltrona Frau. Giorgetti is a 120-year-old luxe furniture manufacturing company that hails from Brianza. Its latest collection includes a collector’s item display case with 120 compartments that represent the brand’s 120 years in the…

A challenge to the status quo, a jester-like take on the daily grind, a creative sarcasm that plays on humour, a shout-out on an intellectual level—this is what it is like to encounter Nam June Paik. He was a visionary who pioneered technology in art and who, in the ‘70s, already imagined a “Video Common Market, ” where videos could be shared freely. He took risks with his videos, music, and performances and has created iconic pieces that remain strikingly relevant to this day. Born in Seoul in 1932, Paik was trained as a classical pianist in his early years. His family had to flee from their home in Korea during the Korean War in 1950, and settled in Japan where Paik graduated from the University of Tokyo. He then…

Looking at Patricia Urquiola’s prolific body of work, the architect and industrial designer seems almost indefatigable. In the span of three decades, her diverse projects range across the fields of architecture, interiors to product design and hotels around the world; in Singapore, Urquiola’s practice designed the interiors of Oasia Hotel Downtown in collaboration with local firm WOHA. Each of these projects share one commonality: an irreverent yet humanistic approach that keeps the design maven at the top of her game. “I’m a person who’s quite open-minded, and I believe there’s a lot to explore in the world of furniture and design, ” says the Milan-based architect, as Asia Tatler meets her at the Space Furniture showroom in Singapore. “I don’t think in terms of consumers or a society of consumers.…

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For 25 years, Dyson has been researching and developing the technology that powers ingenious household items like hairdryers, fans, and vacuum cleaners. Efficiency became the DNA of these signature products, which have pride of place in homes around the world. The genesis of the revolutionary Cyclone V10, Dyson’s most powerful cleaner yet, addresses the inefficiencies and challenges originally posed by the appliance. Conventional vacuum cleaners are typically powered by heavy motors, which lend to their bulkiness. The reimagined V10 digital motor is smaller and lighter. It is Dyson’s fastest and most power-dense digital vacuum motor, spinning at up to 125,000 rpm. The intelligent digital motor adjusts to maintain a high performance from floor to table, detecting low altitude points to high altitude locations. The cordless stick vacuum was created for…

We are in Florence, near the Via di Bellosguardo: one of the most scenic areas of the city, which is characterised by cobblestone streets and centuries-old trees. Set in the heart of the Boschetto Gardens within the historic Villa Strozzi’s historic park, Villa Lo Strozzino was built in the 15th century as a gift to one of the sons of the eponymous Strozzi, one of Florence’s noble families, on the occasion of his marriage. According to the archives stored at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, the villa was designed by Il Cronaca (the renowned Florentine architect Simone del Pollaiolo), with the later addition of exquisite arches attributed to the celebrated stage designer Buontalenti who was a favoured architect of the Medici in the 16th century. Today, this elegant ancient manse…

The luxury brand B&B Italia is known for bringing masterfully created furniture pieces to the home since 1966. From classic bedroom essentials to contemporary seating systems, B&B Italia has epitomised the “made in Italy” quality and design DNA through an array of timeless collections for both living and commercial spaces. In 2013, it launched its first wardrobe by the renowned designer Antonio Citterio—the Backstage. Designed to create a luxurious spot in the home, Backstage is available as a traditional wardrobe or as an expansive walk-in closet. As Citterio explains, “Backstage is not a cabinet system; it is more an interior decoration idea. It offers solutions that allow you to create different layouts in the bedroom. ” Just like all the products in B&B Italia’s line up, the Backstage wardrobe is…

Touring the corners of the world this fall, Hermés Carré Club presented a new experience of free-spirited exploration and collective joy. Debuting their scarf design artists in a different light, the core of the Hermés silk universe highlighted the House’s contemporary vision through an interactive art exhibit open for Hermés Carré Club members. Long-time designers of Hermés’ Carré silk scarves including Ugo Gattoni & Jean-Simon Roch, Octave Marsal & Théo de Guletzl, and Virginie Jamin (who has been a scarf designer for 14 years), took to the studio to create designs and sketch drawings in front of a live audience. Starting off with its global debut in New York, the Hermés Carré Club travelled to Toronto, across the seas to Singapore, then back to downtown Los Angeles, and finally Milan.…

Complementing furniture, fixtures, and appliances will further enhance a home’s exquisite interiors. In the kitchen, choosing classic and sleek designs will easily go well with any style. Viking Range offers a number of reliable appliances that add function and sophistication to a luxurious space. With 13 sensor settings, the Conventional Microwave Oven adjusts cooking times and power levels for a wide variety of food. The warm feature allows food to be kept in serving temperature for up to 30 minutes. It also has one of the most spacious ovens for the home. The commercial cooking power and large capacity of the 30” Electric Single Oven makes it perfect for baking, broiling, and roasting. The convection system has the largest fan in the industry for maximum airflow and excellent cooking results.…

It was not too long ago when the architect and interior designer Juan Antonio “Anton” Mendoza was commissioned to put together this minimalist masterpiece. The 350-square-metre apartment, located within the luxurious Horizon Homes at Shangri-La at the Fort, is the Manila residence of a Filipino finance executive based in Hong Kong, his wife, and their three young children. It is where they stay when the man of the house needs to fly back for work, or when they decide to visit for the weekend. Prior to purchasing the unit, the family would stay with relatives or check in at a hotel whenever they were in town. It was only last year when they decided to get their own place in the city. “Since they travel a lot, they wanted a…

“Even though you might leave Africa, Africa never leaves you,” says South African-born Julian Koski. He left South Africa for the US as a young man in the 1980s, but his vivid memories of his childhood safari holidays stayed with him. Now living with his wife, Aida, in New York City, working on Wall Street and raising a family of his own—twins Leo and Tess—his thoughts turned once again to his childhood memories of the South African wilderness. “I wanted to give them a piece of what I had as a child growing up,” he says. He saw the potential of a holiday home in a nature reserve to open up another realm for them, a counterpoint to the privilege of New York City. “We wanted to give them a…

Majestic MANOR After an extensive three-year renovation, The Francis House, a small luxury inn in Calistoga, California, opened its doors this year. Built in 1886, The Francis House is the only stone building in Napa County with authentic French Second Empire architecture. Proprietors Dina and Richard Dwyer decided to keep the European flair when they restored and redesigned the place as an exclusive five-room luxury inn. The ground level consists of a reception area with original interior stone walls complemented by European oak plank floors, a Gaggenau-equipped kitchen, a salon highlighted by a Carrara marble fireplace mantle, and an adjoining dining area that opens to the pool, which boasts two French limestone fountains. Elegant landscaping around The Francis House includes citrus trees, espaliered fruit trees, rosemary bushes, and gravel pathways.…

The Coanda Effect: a natural fluid phenomenon that was observed by the Romanian aerodynamicist, Henri Marie Coanda, describes the behaviour of high velocity air or liquid on nearby surfaces, and later serves as the foundation of modern-day jet engines. Over the course of history, this powerful scientific mechanism has enabled flight and stimulated robotics. Today, it is also used to style hair. During the official Southeast Asia launch of Dyson’s second piece of beauty technology, Head Engineer Adriano Niro and Advanced Insights Engineer Veronica Alanis welcomed media guests at the swanky Park Hyatt Bangkok Ballroom to introduce the Dyson Airwrap. Following on the heels of the immensely successful Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, the global technology company continues to disrupt the category of hair care. Innovating the heated curling iron into…

Established by Alberto Minotti in 1948, the eponymous furniture label celebrates its 70th anniversary this year with a myriad of significant developments—from massive expansions to long-lasting partnerships, new collaborations, and a phenomenal anniversary event. In early 2018, Minotti expanded the production facility adjacent to its headquarters to a 5,000-square-metre property. The Minotti Studio—the creative core of the company—has likewise undergone expansion this summer. This year also marks Minotti’s two decades of partnership with the acclaimed Milanese architect-interior designer, Rodolfo Dordoni, who has interpreted the company’s style with understated elegance and international vision. Throughout the year, an exciting creative multicultural exchange has resulted in interpretations by distinguished design and architecture professionals as coordinated by Dordoni. The output is an entirely multifaceted collection that reveals a design approach rooted in vibrantly diverse…

When the bustle of city living becomes too great to bear, every urban dweller needs a space to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate. Shang Residences at Wack Wack, the newest condominium project by premium developer Shang Properties Inc., is designed to be every homeowner’s personal sanctuary. Set in beautifully landscaped gardens right across the iconic, heritage-rich Wack Wack Golf & Country Club, the elegantly designed spaces at Shang Residences at Wack Wack offer unique, unparalleled views within Metro Manila. Instead of buildings and busy streets, homeowners are greeted by sweeping vistas of lush, perfectly manicured golf courses. It’s a serene sea of green, right in the middle of the busy city. When the sun sets, the panoramic look at the glowing Makati skyline during sunset makes the view even more sought-after.…

STAY ODDSSON This design-driven hostel is located in a converted 1940s warehouse on the west bank of Reykjavík’s centre. Its concept and design is by Icelandic studio Döðlur, in collaboration with Stáss Architects, and marries the industrial architecture of the space with Döðlur’s eclectic aesthetic and custom pieces. Also a gallery for furniture lovers, Oddsson offers a mix of its own design and 20th-century furniture masterpieces from the likes of Pierre Jeanneret, Pierre Paulin, Mario Bellini and Eero Saarinen. oddsson.is EXPLORE HÖNNUNARSAFN REYKJAVÍKUR From the quirky to the classic, this place houses and displays all the highlights of Icelandic design. Also known as the Museum of Design and Applied Art, it aims to collect and preserve Icelandic design history, particularly from the beginning of the 20th century to the present…

Only on its second year, Frieze Sculpture this 2018 was set in the beautiful English Gardens at The Regent’s Park in London. From July to October this year, collectors and the public alike were able to experience world-class artwork in the heart of London. Frieze Sculpture coincided with Frieze London and Frieze Masters, together marking the most significant week in London’s cultural calendar. Claire Lilley, Director of Programme at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, was in charge of selecting and placing works for this year’s show. “My hope is that the exhibition will give pause for thought as well as great pleasure, and that visitors to Regent’s Park will have a snapshot of the fantastic imagination of artists and variety of sculpture being made today, ” she said. The 25 contemporary and…

Gorgeous De Gournay wallpaper with animal print, marble busts with displays of coral—the home of Edgardo Osorio and his partner, Ricardo D’Almeida Figueiredo, is a riot of colour and patterns, of contemporary and classic elements, all contained within the stately Palazzo Corsini in Florence. “I love the contrast between the antique and the modern and I can hardly believe my luck, some years ago now, at securing such a gem. I have always been in love with this beautiful palazzo,” says Osorio, who is the founder and creative director of luxury shoe brand Aquazzura, and whose headquarters and design studio are located in the same building, along with a ground-level boutique. There are certainly plenty of contrasting elements in the home, which Osorio designed with interior design firm Casa do…