Innholdsfortegnelse for Aug 2016 i Tatler Homes Singapore

Luxury doesn’t always have to be expressed flamboyantly. Sometimes it presents itself in the subtlest, finest details. This seems to be the approach with the Bold sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, the Italian purveyor of designer sofas, seating and accessories. This understated modular sofa system is a quiet gem in the substantial Moroso collection, available at leading design store Xtra. Not deviating from the timeless elegance Moroso is known for, the Bold sofa easily complements most contemporary interiors, from a traditional space seeking a hint of casualness to an eclectic space seeking new textures. However, it is probably most outstanding as a generous five-seater centrepiece in a spacious setting where its rounded corners, gorgeous lines and delectable colours can be fully appreciated. FINESSE IN UPHOLSTERY While the Bold…

A challenge was the planning process with Westminster Council to reinstate two apartments as a single home. St John’s Wood is a quiet residential neighbourhood in north London surrounded by listed properties including the famous Abbey Road pedestrian crossing (as featured on The Beatles’ iconic album cover). Originally developed in the 1820s as an Arcadian suburb, the area differed in scale and character from the dense, urban nature of other parts of inner London at the time. Today, the low-density residential conservation area is known for its large villas located amidst generous gardens and tree-lined avenues, and includes detached, semidetached and terraced housing. The houses on the street were designed in pairs, starting off as a duo of neighbouring late Georgian semi-detached houses built in 1837 with a rotated L-shaped…

Known for setting the benchmark in luxury interior design, Krieit Associates—part of the thriving design collective The Mill—has specialised in bespoke contemporary and classic interiors since 1997. Helmed by the founder and creative partner of Krieit Associates Pte Ltd, Roy Teo, the boutique firm has been a power player in the local design scene. Drawing inspiration from various regions of the world, from Europe to Southeast Asia, it has designed hundreds of luxurious showflats in prestigious developments such as One Balmoral and Sky Vue. For Cairnhill Nine at the junction of Cairnhill and Bideford Roads in Singapore’s District 9, Krieit Associates recently completed a showflat embodying sophisticated contemporary living in the heart of a prestigious district, delivering a total lifestyle package for refined urbanites. This showflat provides a glimpse inside…

True to the name of the firm they founded, Michael Ong and Jeremy Tay of Prestige Global Designs have established an esteemed reputation in the sphere of high-end residential and commercial design by specialising in bespoke, luxury hotel style interiors that are as unique as their many clients. Founded in 2008, the company quickly accumulated a slew of recognitions and accolades, including a record-setting six awards at the Asia Pacific Property Awards and two Asia Pacific best nominations this year. With the Show Suite @ The Orchard Residences and Marina Bay Residences already among its repertoire of premium interiors, Prestige Global Design recently added a three-bedroom unit at Leedon Residence to its ever-expanding portfolio. The project reflects the founders’ detail-oriented approach to design, combining timeless luxury with unique details and…

A APS Lifestyle 9 Muthuraman Chetty Road APS Building, Level 1 Tel: 6233 0593 apslifestyle.com Arthur Price (Available at Robinsons) The Heeren 260 Orchard Road Tel: 6735 8838 robinsons.com.sg B Bathroom Gallery 25 Changi South Avenue 2 Level 1 & 2 Tel: 6546 5900 bathroomgallery.com.sg Bottega Veneta ION Orchard 2 Orchard Turn, #1-04A Tel: 6238 0020 bottegaveneta.com C Christofle 581 Orchard Road Hilton Singapore #02-11/12 Tel: 6733 7257 christofle.com D Dream 456 River Valley Road Tel: 6235 0220 dream.com.sg F Franz 137 Telok Ayer Street #01-01A Tel: 6536 4889 franzcollection.com G Gamut 315 Outram Road #07-07 Tan Boon Liat Building Tel: 6227 1007 Grohe Live! Center 180 Clemenceau Avenue #01-01/02 Haw Par Centre Tel: 6311 3611 grohe.sg vibia.com GF+A Global 24 Mohamed Sultan Road Tel: 6222 2112 gfaglobal.com H Hansgrohe…

When it comes to luxury travel and living, the latest trend is all about aligning oneself with the right “tribe”. According to Eleni Chalmers, strategy director for luxury and lifestyle brands at Leo Burnett London, “Luxury has shifted from the exclusive ‘me’ to the more inclusive ‘we’. Luxury remains exclusive but in the new world of tribal luxury, the currency is the knowledge borne out of passion, not wealth. It’s not money but belonging that now makes the luxury world go round.” For maverick designer Philippe Starck (inset), tribes are important because they help consumers make the right choices. “There are far too many products, so you need filters. Brands are filters. The messages given out by brands make me think that I belong to this cultural and sentimental tribe,”…

Young it may be, yet Lasvit is no less an established brand when compared with its counterparts in the world of artistic and luxury glass lighting creations. Founded in 2007 by Leon Jakimic, Lasvit was the vision of the Czech entrepreneur and the means for him to continue a longstanding heritage of fine glass-making from the Czech Republic. The ability to transform glass into breathtaking light and design experiences is the mastery of Lasvit, whose creations have earned an international following in a short time. To achieve this, it works with well-known designers as well as its team of in-house artisans and designers who develop unique and bespoke Bohemian glass lighting sculptures and art installations. THE VIA LUCIS PRESENTATION Lasvit’s latest collection received a tremendous reception at Milan’s Salone del…

“They are more effective compared to traditional free-standing fans or wall-mounted fans in terms of area coverage and wind delivery.” Singapore is blessed with a location that shelters it from natural disasters. For most part of the year, the country’s tropical weather is gentle and forgiving—less so in the months of the currently ongoing El Nino (or during the almost annual occurrence of haze being blown across the sea from Indonesia’s burning forests). On these sweltering days, nothing beats the relief of cool air at home. Generating cool air at home is not a matter of simply closing off your entire house while blasting the air conditioner to the max, however. While this might serve as a short-term solution, in the long run it can take a toll on your…

This 86,000 sq ft vacation home is the first of its kind in the Maldives. “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.” COMING HOME 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, called the Owner’s Villa. Located on a separate island from the main resort and accessed via a short ride aboard a traditional dhoni, this 86,000 sq ft vacation home is the first of its kind in…

Prior to working with Miele, you were the manager of established sanitary brand Grohe’s design centre. Taking into account that these two companies specialise in two very different areas of the home, what are some of the things you learnt and brought with you when you transited from one arena to the other? I realised that the concept of branding is very important in design. As a designer, one needs to think about how to create a brand, how to influence it and how to create a design language that is specific to the brand. It’s not just about the product itself, but how to develop a product in line with a particular branding. As the head of a design team with over 40 people, including designers, model makers, interface-visualisation…

Known for creating bespoke interiors for residential projects, the founders of Summerhaus D’zign, Jess Koh and Larry Lim, pride themselves on their client-centric approach to every project in the firm’s fast-growing portfolio. Bringing a decade of expertise in interior design to the business, the husband-and-wife duo delivers unique solutions and novelty designs to ensure that each of their projects accommodates the clients’ individual tastes. In their latest project—their own studio—Koh and Lim reflect their design beliefs and philosophy in their approach to the space, showcasing their attention to detail and ability to deliver elegant and timeless design solutions. CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY Doubling up as a show-suite to give new and existing clients an overview of the design aesthetic that Summerhaus D’zign has become known for in residential projects, the studio…

“We wanted to retain the neoclassical architecture with its stately columns and decorative mouldings.” The homeowners have been residing in this Good Class Bungalow since their return to Singapore back in 1999. However, after more than a decade, they recently decided it was time to refurbish the home. “While rebuilding would have been an easier option, we decided to go for an Additions and Alterations (A&A) as we wanted to retain the property’s neoclassical architecture with its stately columns and decorative mouldings,” say the homeowners. They also wanted to maintain the current balance between house, land and pool, as well as the existing interior where the second storey overlooks the double volume entrance hall and living room. RESEARCH WORK The homeowners visited houses under construction and newly completed projects to…

Ample storage space for a growing collection of prized vintages is a top concern for wine connoisseurs. For discerning homeowners who have large wine collections, few solutions can compare with a walk-in wine closet that offers a climate-controlled system for storing wines and displaying them in a beautiful showcase. As a specialist of wine preservation technology, Transtherm offers the ideal solutions for protecting your cherished tipple that can be adapted to any space. In response to demand for wine cellars that can hold larger collections, Transtherm recently introduced the Cavivision walk-in cellar. A STEP AHEAD The Cavivision is the modern and technological equivalent of an underground cellar. Not only does it recreate the ideal cellaring conditions for large collections of up to 600 bottles (based on the 750ml Bordeaux bottle…

MORE FROM MOROSO Moroso’s stand at the Milan Furniture Fair dazzled with plenty of new designs and re-issues of iconic favourites. Visitors were led through the maze-like space filled with a variety of room settings. Some of the outstanding new designs include Patricia Urquiola’s Belt modular sofa system (above), the dreamcatcher-like design of Tord Boontje’s Senegal-O chair and the rounded and organic forms of the fabric Ottoman chairs by Scholten & Baijings. Moroso had a strong presence offsite, too, with its participation in the Spring to Mind exhibition at its Milan showroom and a Tom Vack photographic exhibition, Ron Tom Tom, held at the University of Milan. For more information, contact Xtra at 6336 0688. SUPER SASSY A regular collaborator with trendy fashion label Moschino, Altreforme is recognised for its…

DAUM AMBER LE MAJESTUEUX Admired for its gentle, athletic and noble bearing, the ancient Arab horse expressed as a prized sculpture in this limited edition of 25 will lend similar grace to your home. $32,180, available at Daum MADISON 6 VASES The vases bear the iconic hexagonal pattern of the well-loved Madison 6 series created for Christofle’s flagship in New York. $640 onwards, available at Christofle HARCOURT CAFÉ BACCARAT Shaped after the legendary Harcourt glass created for French royalty, these cups of the finest crystal are fit for a king. $560, available at Baccarat ANEMONES GRAND VASE This limited edition of 188 comes in a luxurious midnight blue colour with white enamel features and anemone flower motifs. $36,700, available at Lalique ATELIER SWAROVSKI HOME CRYSTAL VASE Aldo bakker pairs crystal…

To give their homes a luxurious stamp of character, some homeowners collect and curate private collections of designer furniture classics while others sport something less recognised but more exclusive. The ultimate unique signature to a home could be a one-of-a-kind creation specially tailored to express one’s lifestyle, aspirations, and personality. No stranger to bespoke creations, Design Intervention is a Singapore-based international interior design studio helmed by Nikki Hunt and Andrea Savage. Among its recent creations is the Cameron Sofa, which was one of three sofas shortlisted for the International Product Design Awards 2016. Organised by UK-based interior design magazine Design Et Al, this awards celebrates the best in interior design, architecture and innovation worldwide. ANCHORING A SPACE A welcome addition for homeowners seeking a personalised space, bespoke furniture can also…

Tell us briefly what One is all about? Axor One is the brand’s first all-in-one interactive shower control element. It allows a completely fresh interpretation of water control by consolidating many individual controls into one simple element; it streamlines both the look and functionality of the bathroom. Temperature is set by turning the central dial while a small lever below regulates the water volume. There is an Eco Mode feature, which reduces water consumption by up to 50 per cent. The water flow is activated and deactivated by tapping the paddles: clear symbols indicate the specific water outlets the user can choose from (overhead, hand, or side shower). On initial look, One seems to remind the user of a remote control device. Did that ever pop into your mind when…

According to LH Chan, design principal of TDC & Associates, achieving a classic interior design style means creating spaces that look effortlessly beautiful and remain up-to-date in terms of their look and aesthetic value. A look at the studio’s extensive portfolio, featuring a diverse range of successful commercial and residential projects, reveals how adept Chan and his team are at capturing the essence of the timeless classic style. From the elegant and sophisticated look of the SK-II Boutique spa to the luxurious accents of upmarket homes located in prime Orange Grove and Queen Astrid Park districts, the firm’s repertoire coupled with its 23-year history rank it among leading interior design studios serving the high-end home category. A CLASS ACT Focused on injecting a unique blend of timeless beauty, personality and…

Kitchens are becoming increasingly open spaces, not just in terms of their layout but their functional roles as well. That’s the sentiment visitors would have had walking past the various booths at EuroCucina 2016. The bi-annual kitchen exposition, part of the highly anticipated Salone del Mobile Milan furniture fair, is where internationally renowned kitchen system and appliance makers unveil their latest collections. The fair’s 55th edition this year drew over 372,151 attendees, and more than 120 exhibitors were solely focused on offering new kitchen solutions at EuroCucina. While kitchen system developers, such as Valcucine, Varenna and Boffi, dished out their respective kitchen design concepts, a key theme that brought the various looks together was an emphasis on evoking a sense of luxury through textures and materials. Unnecessary details such as…

It can be frustrating when you’re in the midst of preparing dinner for the family and find that there’s little space on the hob. Not only does this hamper your culinary pursuit, it also means more time spent in the kitchen and less time for your loved ones. With over nine decades of experience in developing quality appliances for the home kitchen, German brand Teka has grown into a universal name synonymous with technologically advanced home appliances and user-centric home solutions. SIZE MATTERS As more homeowners take pride in being excellent hosts, there is a growing need for versatile cooking spaces that can adapt to various cooking situations while allowing for optimised use of space and energy. With this in mind, Teka’s engineers developed its latest range of induction hobs…

When you’re a media mogul, son of a billionaire and owner of a pedigree pet wolfdog, you can’t settle for run-of-the-mill interior decor when designing your holiday home. That’s why Evgeny Lebedev gave Martyn Lawrence Bullard, designer to the stars, a blank cheque to kit out his retreat. The journey to Lebedev’s castle is unprepossessing. A Ryanair flight into Perugia airport, followed by a drive through tobacco fields dotted with rusting farm machinery and the featureless Umbrian town of Ponte Pattoli. As the Moscow-born media mogul’s restored 15th-century hilltop castle makes an appearance, complete with forbidding portcullis-style gates, one can’t help but be dazzled. Crisp Busatti linen and gold-etched crystal are laid under a persimmon tree for an impromptu lunch of tagliatelle al tartufo and a glass of crisp grechetto.…

“He’d take care of the building and I’d take care of the interiors. I know exactly what everyone needs.” Stepping into Fanty Soenardy’s home in the Holland Road estate, you notice that there is no discernible change in the quality of natural light as you move from the home’s exterior to its interior. Quite a feat, considering the majestic scale of the home. This is thanks to a continuous strip of glass that has “opened” the volume of the house and let natural light into the interior. This opening starts as floor-to-ceiling windows and extends to a skylight that runs along the length of the roof plan, all the way to join the strip of floor-to-ceiling windows on the other side of the house. Soenardy credits her husband Douglas Ong,…