Innholdsfortegnelse for December - January 2016 i Tatler Homes Singapore

I can’t help but beam with pride every time I share with friends and colleagues that Singapore Tatler Homes is turning 10 this December. Even though that’s hardly anything to brag about compared to our sister title, Singapore Tatler, which just ushered in its 33rd anniversary, a decade of sharing wonderful design stories and home features with our readers is still an achievement worth celebrating. They say that it takes a village to raise a child, and in our instance it’s actually the wonderful readers and advertising partners (who continue to support us) that have helped to turn Singapore Tatler Homes from a fledgling read published twice a year into an established title with bi-monthly editions. As the premier magazine focusing on luxury design, interiors and architecture, our success is…

NANA AU-CHUA “I’d place a chandelier in the master bedroom and even above staircases in addition to the common rooms. The timeless crystal chandelier masterpieces from Saint-Louis, the lighting arm of Hermès, are my favourite. These intricately-designed pieces are created by master glassmakers and glasscutters among the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France.” SAINT-LOUIS LUSTRES (FROM MILLION LIGHTING) KATHRYN YAP “Besides the visual impact a chandelier needs to lend to the home, the lighting needs to be warm and soft to give the home a relaxed feel. I may even place it in unexpected locations—like the toilet—to surprise and lift people’s moods. I’m drawn to modern or quirky designs, which would suit the rest of my home design.” BOCCI 28 SERIES (FROM SPACE FURNITURE) SARA TASEER “I love Murano glass and in…

Cattelan Dylan Looking for a standout bed? The Dylan’s sweeping, modern lines give the bed a floating effect. Price upon request, available at XZQT Meridiani Thurman A tall button-tufted headboard and a low profile for that sense of cosiness you need at bedtime. $22,600, available at Marquis QSquare Voyage Opera Butterfly The generous headboard spreads out across the wall like butterfly wings, enveloping the bed in a soft embrace. The play on proportion is comforting to behold and helps to widen the look of the room. $27,800, available at Marquis QSquare Flexform Mood Icarob A tall headboard, flanked by slim posts, makes this a regal yet au courant centrepiece for the bedroom. $21,580 onwards, available at Space Furniture Autoban Bergere By De La Espada for Autoban, and inspired by the…

The evening kicked off to a fabulous start, with chairman Cristiano Bonora welcoming guests to the new store premises located on the fourth floor of ION Orchard mall (#04-03). “We are dedicated to offering new living concepts with the widest assortment of products in a vast range of styles, models and applications,” Bonora explains of the diversity of designer picks that In Italy offers. They include glass-clad skeleton clock designs by Takto, outdoor furnishing ideas from Lui & Lei, petrified wood creations from the Legno Fossile collection as well as armchair designs by Concettocremisi. VICTORY IN FASHION The main highlight of the store is the range of luxury foosball table designs from premium label Teckell. Following the opening, the party adjourned to the suave dining space located on the 55th…

You broke into the scene in 2001 as a designer by establishing your own practice (Jason Miller Studio) before moving on to create your own contemporary American lighting company, Roll & Hill, in 2010. Can you tell us what’s the biggest difference between designing and being an entrepreneur? As the CEO, I work with some of the most talented designers in New York and from around the world. I had to be clear of my role and when to let the designers do what they do best. When I choose to work with a new designer, my intention is to not get in their way. Roll & Hill’s designs are very masculine in form, is that an issue if homeowners need to fit it into interiors of more classical styles?…

What was the starting point of your concept for this collection? I really imagined this third collection as an evolution. Not so completely different, but a progression of ideas I had when I did the first collection nine years ago. I wanted it to have the flavour of many cultural influences, particularly ancient Mayan architecture, which is an important influence for me. What were the challenges you faced in putting this collection together? It was getting the right materials and proportions. This collection takes Baker in a slightly different direction. I knew that I wanted to use authentic materials like sisal and very specific sculptural elements like cast brass. In all it took about 18 months to develop this collection. Tell us about the most iconic piece in the range.…

K C LEE MD, HANSGROHE SINGAPORE What do you think is the unique edge that Singapore Tatler Homes offers Hansgrohe, which few other magazines provide? With a strong editorial and marketing team, Singapore Tatler Homes continues to emerge as one of the leading affluent titles despite an on-going slowdown in print readership in general. This clearly illustrates Singapore Tatler Home’s strong foothold in appealing and capturing her loyal readership base. What are homeowners looking for now in terms of bathroom fittings? Homeowners often look for an inspirational theme for their bathroom. It could be a nature-inspired theme, as manifested in the Axor Massaud collection designed by French architect Jean-Marie Massaud, or a neo-classical setting as is found in any of the three Axor collections designed by…

Haze can be a particularly difficult time for those with sensitivities and breathing issues, such as asthma. But did you know that without the haze, indoor air quality can often hold more contaminants than the air outdoors as well? In 2013, Berkeley Lab (a U.S. Department of Energy Laboratory managed by the University of California) noted that, “the aggregate health consequences of poor indoor air quality – of which cooking is the major but not sole source – are as significant as those from all traffic accidents or infectious diseases in the United States.” The fine PM2.5 particles found in the air during the haze are likely to be present at other times too. Researcher Jennifer Logue also stated, “PM2.5 has a variety of sources, including cooking, reactions caused by…

THE brief TYPE OF HOME Apartment SIZE OF PROPERTY 1,800 sq ft RESIDENTS 3 INTERIOR DESIGN Chloe Elkerton/ E&A Interiors/ eandainteriors.com TIME TAKEN 6 months Busy couple Darren and Pearl Ong’s first property is a three-bedroom apartment unit at a condominium situated in Bukit Timah. The cosy domain is the result of a six-month-long collaboration with designer Chloe Elkerton from E&A Interiors. According to the homeowners, the boutique design firm came highly recommended through a family member’s referral. It then blossomed into a perfect client and designer relationship. “They had quite a clear idea of what they wanted,” says Elkerton, who founded E&A Interiors with fellow interior designer Elizabeth Ackland in 2013. “They have a classic, grown-up taste but also a fun, frivolous and somewhat particular side as well that…

“An informal living room is created to entertain friends for high tea and have small, intimate gatherings.” KARENGANDESIGN Founded in 2009 by Karen Tan, KarenGanDesign is a design studio with the vision to remain small and creative while offering very personal design services. Tan’s design experience spans more than 13 years in Singapore and the United States. Now a husband-and-wife team with interior designer Kelvin Gan on board, the firm is set to expand its portfolio of exclusive high-end apartments and landed properties. Both Karen and Kelvin were recently named among the 50 Most Influential in Singapore Design 2015 by Singapore Tatler Homes. “OUR CLIENT WANTED A HOUSE WITH A WOW factor. Luxurious and timeless, yet with a touch of Oriental pieces of furniture…

ROSSARA JAMIL FEATURES WRITER Rossara Jamil is relentless when it comes to sussing out luxe finds and interior design trends. In addition to speaking with and profiling designers, architects and artists, her portfolio includes coverage of lifestyle, travel and luxury trends around the world. LYNN TAN FEATURES WRITER Trained as an architect, Lynn Tan is a contributor for various newspapers, magazines and publications in Singapore and abroad. Writing is an extension of her passion for architecture, interior design and cars. She considers the written language, and built environment, powerful forms of expressions which are interwoven into each and every home story. AARON DE SILVA FEATURES WRITER This former editor of a men’s fashion magazine loves to travel and experience the world. Writing about design comes a close second. Currently plying…

THE REAL DEAL Online furniture marketplace West of May has launched in Singapore. The online store not only guarantees the authenticity of their products but also their immediate availability. You can expect fast delivery time of between two and ten days. The brand also offers a 100 per cent money back guarantee and support via live chat operators online. Available are living room, dining, outdoor, office, lighting and accessory products. The company also screens brands for environmental accreditations. Some of the brands available are Haworth, Gloster and Artemide. By registering online, you’ll have access to hidden special offers and be the first to know about new products and brands. West of May Westofmay.com/sg  Tel: 1800 2255 966 A FOCUS ON CRAFT Sparked by a love of travel and…

How long did it take for the designers to conceive the pieces for the first full-fledged Bentley Home collection? You can say that it’s been in the developmental stages since our introduction of the Bentley Home capsule collection in 2013 during the Milan furniture fair. Renowned architect Carlo Colombo designed the collection in collaboration with Daniele Ceccomori, Bentley’s head of product design and he was also involved at every stage of the production process and in ensuring its perfection. What are some elements of Bentley automobiles that were injected into the essence of the furniture collection’s designs? The collection combines Bentley’s inherent qualities of craftsmanship, heritage and tradition, exclusivity and style, with the exacting design of one of Europe’s leading furniture makers. This exclusive collection blends the finest elements of…

DEBBIE WILD Lifestyle Director Jo Malone London Wild’s passion for fragrances is cultivated by years of hands-on learning and scent training. With her depth of experience and knowledge of the subject, Wild frequently travels around the world to introduce new fragrance blends from Jo Malone London as well as to introduce the art of Fragrance Combining to homeowners and scent lovers. Truth be told, the concept of layering scents in a home is still very new to homeowners. Many think that there should only be one scent running throughout the home at all times of the day, but there is a lot more a homeowner can do to turn a well-designed room into an absolutely stunning space by selecting the right scent to complete the look. The concept of Fragrance…

In his memoir A Moveable Feast, author Ernest Hemingway wrote about life in Paris in the 1920s, giving full-colour accounts of the café society he was among. Paris in the 1920s was a time of effervescence, the decade a watershed for literature, art, design and fashion. Art Deco had already flourished in Paris in the Roaring Twenties before the art movement arrived on North American shores. It was, no doubt, a confluence of place, period and people that can never be truly replicated. But a semblance of it could, perhaps, be experienced at Hotel Vagabond. Located in the proximity of Singapore’s cultural and historic districts, Little India and Kampong Glam, Hotel Vagabond aims to create a unique hotel experience. It offers an art-infused setting reminiscent of the glorious 1920s in…

If you do not have ample space to accommodate your large wine collection, consider having them stored at professionally maintained wine cellaring solutions that offer plenty of secure storage space at relatively affordable rates, such as Primeur Cellars. “Our cellar is accessible, secure, and conveniently sited at Alexandra Road, in proximity to to Orchard, Holland, Bukit Timah and Sentosa,” says Primeur Cellars’ manager Celine Yeo. “Access to our cellar is through a keyless biometrics security system that records and allows entry only to our customers, and the premises are kept under CCTV surveillance. Storage is in standard-sized lockers that can be locked using number-coded locks. In addition, walk-in cellars are also available.”…

If your newly renovated home is in need of artworks to adorn the walls, mark your calendar and head to the Singapore Contemporary, from 21 to 24 January, 2016. Bridging the gap between ultra-premium and affordable shows staged here, the art fair promises to be a game-changer. “We are aiming for the fast growing mid-market, with many of the works quite attractively priced below $50,000, and offering plenty of opportunity for appreciation,” reveals its show director Douwe Cramer. FROM ASIA AND BEYOND Singapore Contemporary will present works by artists from all over the world – look out for names including Ronald Ventura, Toshinobu Onosato, Ji Yo-Sang and Li Yueling – with a special focus on China, from where many artists will be making their international debut. Another highlight is Artist…

Established as a family-run business in the early 1970s, Living Divani is one of the most highly regarded furniture brands in the world today, made famous by its signature creations and renowned for its outstanding quality. Key to the brand’s success is the role of renowned architect, Piero Lissoni, as its art director and designer. Having held the posts since 1988, Lissoni helped define Living Divani’s core design values, comprising of clean lines, formal neutrality, lightness and dynamism. In deriving new ideas for Living Divani Lissoni also collaborates with other established designers, such as Arik Levy, Francesco Rota, Junya Ishigami as well as Singaporean talents Studio Juju and Nathan Yong, who all share the company’s style and approach to design. The collections consistently feature clean lines combined with a sense…

“The living area may be cosy and warm, but the dining area embraces openness and light.” Beam Ker FOUNDER, DESIGN PRINCIPAL LUXUR ID Beam Ker loves to challenge design concepts when providing solutions. Central to all her projects is an emphasis on individual expression. She brings her strong architecture background to her philosophy where “Simplicity is more, just like silence can be the sharpest weapon.” An award-winning firm based in Singapore, Luxur focuses on interior and architecture projects for both the premium residential and commercial spaces. The company is open to overseas inquiries. Luxur wants to be the name of style and to recognised as every client’s premium “space tailor”. FOR THE FAMILY-ORIENTED, COMFORT IS ALWAYS top of mind when it comes to interior design. This can be said of…

B Bang & Olufsen Scotts Road, Grand Hyatt Singapore Tel: 6737 7500 bang-olufsen.com Baker Gallery #04-22 Paragon 290 Orchard Road Tel: 6735 1566 bakerfurniture.com Bose @ Millenia Walk 9 Raffles Boulevard #01-35 Millenia Walk Tel : 6339 0966 atlas-sv.com Bungalow 55 501 Bukit Timah Road #01-05A, Cluny Court Tel: 6463 3831 thebungalow55.com C Carera 26 Tai Seng Street, #01-02/03 Tel: 6533 0455 carerabathroom.com Christofle 581 Orchard Road Hilton Singapore, #02-11/12 Tel: 6733 7257 christofle.com Cosentino City 34/35 Duxton Road Tel: 6713 9543 cosentino.com Curio Block 14-C Dempsey Road Tel: 6479 7619 www.curio-home.com D (La Galerie) De Dietrich 65 Ubi Road One #02-70 Oxley Bizhub Tel: 6508 4600 dedietrich-asia.com Departures & Arrivals 65 Ubi Road 1 Oxley Bizhub 1 #02-61 Tel: 8511 3584 livingdna.sg Designworx Interior Consultant The Alexcier, 237 Alexandra…

The Elysia lounge chair in Danish oiled walnut and Rubelli Diso Rame fabric is a perfect combination of sensual texture and fluid form. Designer Luca Nichetto creates a captivating silhouette by exposing the skeleton of the appointment and allowing the padded shell to be fully cradled by the solid wood construction. For more information, call Dream at 6235 0220. Fresh And Forward Looking Surface producer Silestone recently launched Acqua Fraccaroli in commemoration of its 25th anniversary. This new, limited edition colour was produced in collaboration with Brazilian interior design architect Brunete Fraccaroli. The bluish-green hue may have been inspired by the architect’s childhood memories, but its bright, strong colour aptly represents the brand as it launches into its future. Like all Silestone colours, it comes with a 25-year warranty from…

“Get a good light – a home with a good light is already a special place,” so says Italian designer Paola Navone. The statement applies to both natural and artificial lighting, and when it comes to indoor lighting, pendant lights take the crown in terms of its stylishness and versatility. “There is a wide variety of pendant lights available, which makes it easy to find one that can suit any décor. Pendant lights can also serve as stunning features,” says Eileen Tan, marketing manager of Space Furniture. From the elegant and the whimsical to the grand and the elaborate (chandeliers are, technically, pendant lights, albeit belonging to a distinguished typology of its own), there’s pendant lights to cater every homeowner’s taste. From the practical side, pendant lights are relatively low-maintenance…

How does the brand adapt its porcelain designs to Asian cultures? As a European brand, it is important to address the Asian market with a different approach. Rather than designing whole collections for the Asian market, what we do is share our heritage and find a practical mix between the European and Asian way of dining. In Asia we’ve spent time developing five different types of rice bowl designs because that’s commonly used here, while in Europe we put the same amount of effort into designing five types of coffee cups instead because that’s an essential part of the European lifestyle. How does the brand stay ahead of its competition? We dedicate a lot of time to our manufacturing process, combining traditional methods with innovation. Our NewWave Cup, which won…

When I was a kid, I loved to make gifts,” says Marcel Wanders. “A good one is a celebration of the relationship between two people. That’s why you cherish them for a long time.” Good design, he explains, is the same – it retains qualities of both the creator and those for whom the creation is designed. The 50-year-old Dutch designer was in Hong Kong to unveil his new project in the city: the boutique hotel Mira Moon on Jaffe Road in Wan Chai. “It seemed logical to do something very sophisticated, feminine and detailed,” he says. “Because what’s special about Hong Kong is its power. It’s a very strong city, very rough in a way. The hotel is international, but it also makes you feel like you’re in China.”…

01 PANTON CHAIR, 1967 Unlike his Scandinavian predecessors, who focused almost exclusively on natural woods, Verner Panton saw the potential in plastic. Upon moving to Switzerland from Denmark in the 1960s, Panton began creating furnishings made from the material because of its light, durable and weather-resistant qualities. The eponymous Panton Chair, presented in partnership with Vitra in 1967, was just one of the designer’s many creations which would spur the popularity of plastic furnishings in the home during the 1960s and ’70s. Available from Space Furniture. 02 WASSILY CHAIR, 1925 Marked by its masculine lines and pared-back, constructivist style, Marcel Breuer’s Model B3 Chair – now widely referred to as the Wassily Chair – was designed from 1925 to 1926. It remains a De Stilj style statement piece. While at…

TRIBU Tosca Few items of clothing endow the wearer with as much comfort as a cable-knit sweater. Tribu’s Tosca envelops the sitter with a similar embrace. Designed by Monica Armani, the collection of club chairs, daybeds and sofas features a powder-coated steel shell wrapped in a wide-braid upholstery. The material for the braiding is genuinely innovative: foam mousse is encased in a seamless sheath of knitted synthetics, which not only makes the material weather-resistant, but also surprisingly soft to the touch. KETTAL Maia When the Mistress of Macrame, Patricia Urquiola, is given the task of designing an outdoor seating collection, you can be sure that the results will incorporate an artisanal quality. So it was with the Maia series, which boasts an open, mesh-like structure supported by an aluminium frame.…

With over six decades of history in the creation of luxury porcelain artworks and collectibles, the house of Lladró needs no introduction. Coveted by collectors as well as the house proud from around the world, Lladró’s artistic offerings grace the rooms and hallways of impressive home interiors. Founded in Valencia by brothers Juan, José and Vicente Lladró, the brand has come to be synonymous with porcelain works of art featuring the finest details and excellent craftsmanship. The captivating figures hand made by Lladró’s artisans come to life through their soft and elegant expressions, enhanced by the appearance of flowers with every petal hand carved to the smallest detail or various other carefully created adornments. This festive season, Lladró unveiled a gathering of inspirational creations each capturing the very spirit of…

THE brief LOCATION Zurich TYPE OF HOME Villa SIZE OF PROPERTY 5,382 sq ft RESIDENTS 4 ARCHITECT Additions and Alterations by Christian Brunner/ OlivBrunnerVolk Architects INTERIOR DESIGN Astrid von Stockar TIME TAKEN 12 Months “The houses come to me”, says Astrid von Stockar when quizzed about her knack for investing in real estate. Hailing from a family with noble origins, Astrid von Stockar established a name for herself as a successful television and film producer as well as a keen art lover and property investor. With this home, Astrid von Stockar lent her Midas touch to transforming a villa in Zurich, which was built in the 1920s, into a warm yet impressive abode she shares with her two children. According to her, this villa caught her attention because of the…

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN Established in December 2014, Department of Design is headed by Angela Arwen Cher and Celine Chang. It may be a young company, but the team of four designers provides the full spectrum of services. These include services from interior design, turnkey projects and project management to architecture and also alteration and addition works. INTERIOR DESIGNERS ARE QUICK TO POINT OUT THAT a great interior is made up of many factors. From the furnishings to layouts and the colours to textures, these are all parts of one vision. A key factor often overlooked is lighting. This is something that Department of Design paid close attention to in this home, in addition to keeping spaces pared down. “Our philosophy is to have subtle details and light tones that make…

“The light well creates an intangible bridge for drawing natural light into the core of the house and allow warmer air to rise and escape from the third floor.” Angela Tantry DESIGN PRINCIPAL METAPHOR STUDIO In tandem with the focus on the constructive order of space, light and material, Angela Tantry integrates Asian-inspired details and innovative spatial compositions in each design. She holds an architecture degree from Taiwan and a Masters in interior architecture and design from the US. Tantry and Stephen Goh co-founded Metaphor Studio in 1999. The award-winning Metaphor Studio started out with a home office in 1999. In 2010, its project was exhibited in the Singapore Pavilion at the World Expo. Now a team of six, it focuses on exclusive residential and hospitality interiors in Southeast Asia.…

While recent reports of alleged alien megastructures hovering around star KIC 8462852 may have captivated the hearts of sci-fi lovers and alien conspiracy theorists, a megalithic creation of an audio kind is taking the world of home entertainment by a perfect storm in equally impressive proportions. Launched in conjunction with B&O’s 90th anniversary, the Beo90 is touted to be a game changer and the new flagship loudspeaker from Bang & Olufsen. From the unique octagonal form of the 50-inch tall cabinet, down to the technical innovations, Beo90 is the result of the relentless pursuit of excellence in aesthetic functionality, iconic design and technological prowess, the Danish brand has prided itself on over the years. For tech enthusiasts and those who are into numbers, each loudspeaker comes with 18 drivers (seven…