Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2017 i Tatler Homes Singapore

Organic, sustainably sourced, eco-friendly—these words don’t just describe dishes on a menu, but many other products in the market today. From fashion to furniture, the green revolution touches every aspect of our lives. In a time when the effects of climate change are becoming profoundly perceptible, it’s even more crucial for us to consider the environmental impact of our actions. Greening our daily life is like trying to eat healthy—plenty of options abound, but temptation beckons and we often fall back on tired old habits. That’s why we’ve compiled a 12-page special report featuring the products, places and projects that can inspire you to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle. Elsewhere in the magazine, we speak to Wong Mun Summ and Richard Hassell of WOHA, Maison&Objet Asia’s Designer of the Year 2017,…

HYBRID RUG A statement rug is an easy way to transform the appearance of any room—and the hybrid prints on this particular find show a panache for patterns. Price on enquiry, available at Seletti GEMSTONE MIRROR Mimicking the beautifully cut facets of a gemstone, this enchanting Alexander Lamont mirror adds instant glamour to any vanity table. Price on enquiry, available at Tatum Singapore CHINOISERIE WALLCOVERING Make a statement with this dramatic wallcovering—painted by hand, De Gournay’s Chinoiserie collection features plenty of flora and fauna. Price on enquiry, available at Tatum Singapore CUSHION COVER Make your living area even cosier with cushions clad in these covers that come in the Finnish brand’s irresistible prints. From $59, available at Marimekko BONGO POUF This versatile pouf not only comes in a zesty hue,…

“DESIGN IS ABOUT ORGANISING THE WORLD—AND PERFECTION IS TRYING TO ORGANISE AND CLEAN UP THE MESS” Meeting Karim Rashid backstage, the loud dashes of hot pink on his shirt and shoes instantly catch one’s attention. “Pink is a high-energy colour that gives me a sense of really living,” he explains. “It’s controversial, but it’s in me to be provocative and get people to open themselves up.” Indeed, provocation is in Rashid’s nature—take his sensual interior design for a Munich sex shop or the riot of psychedelic colours in his own townhouse interiors. Regarded as one of the most prolific industrial designers of his generation, the Egyptian-born, Canadian-American has more than 3,000 works in production and has received more than 300 awards. In a nutshell, Rashid wants his work to inspire…

In Singapore, look at any green building, vertical garden or structure built with sustainable design in mind and it’s bound to be touched by WOHA, the distinguished architectural practice founded by Wong Mun Summ and Richard Hassell. That’s not to say every project was conceived and designed by them, but that their guiding principles on how a building should interact with its environment has shaped the landscape of the Little Red Dot in the last two decades. For that reason alone, anyone who revels in the garden city that is Singapore has them to thank for the pleasant cityscape. During interviews, designers’ narratives usually delve into the intricacies of their creative journey and their continuous quest of achieving form and function. In my hour-long conversation with WOHA, the talk often…

Milan is always a good idea. At once historic yet thoroughly modern, Italy’s commercial capital is also known for its cosmopolitan culture, as well as its creative soul. A must-visit for design aficionados and fashionistas alike, the city embraces a more animated tone during Milan Design Week in April—as the entire design world comes together for Salone del Mobile and the myriad exhibitions that fill its streets. Even outside the flurry of Design Week, however, a growing collection of stylish hotspots has been adding to the city’s already vivacious appeal, making it a rewarding destination to visit all year round. From Brera to Tortona, expect to be surprised by the distinct characters of each design district, made colourful by the establishment of new boutique hotels and charming restaurants. There has…

The starting point for Graham Paarman’s cabin-like tree house in the famously beautiful wine region of Constantia in Cape Town was a particular spot he had chosen on his family estate—a clearing among the trees overlooking four square reflection ponds. The 134,764sqft estate has extensive landscaped gardens, a manor house, and a number of dwellings and buildings arranged along the lines of a modern interpretation of a Cape Dutch Werf, which is a traditional Cape farmyard. Architects Pieter Malan, Jan-Heyn Vorster and Peter Urry of Cape Town-based firm Malan Vorster Architecture Interior Design had worked on various buildings on the property for some time. Together with garden designer Mary Maurel, they had been instrumental in creating the quartet of reflection ponds in what had previously been a field of lavender.…

B Bathroom Gallery 25 Changi South Avenue 2 Tel: 6546 5900 bathroomgallery.com.sg Bo Concept 290 Orchard Road #04-01/02/03 Paragon Shopping Centre Tel: 6736 0777 boconcept.sg C CYMK Lifestyle 27 Teo Hong Road Tel: 6410 9678 cmyklifestyle.com.sg D Danish Design Co 100E Pasir Panjang Road #06-03 Century Warehouse Tel: 6270 8483 danishdesignco.com.sg E Equip-Bathrooms 33 Ubi Avenue 3 #04-35 Vertex Tower B Tel: 6339 5588 equip-bathrooms.com Ethnicraft 72 Eunos Avenue 7 #05-05 Singapore Handicrafts Building Tel: 9272 1545 ethnicraft-online.com.sg H Hansgrohe 69 Mohamed Sultan Road Tel: 6884 5060 hansgrohe.com.sg Hermès 541 Orchard Road #01-02A Liat Towers Tel: 6738 9807 hermes.com HomesToLife 65 Mohamed Sultan Road Tel: 6635 5050 homestolife.com Hudson Furniture 68A Club Street Tel: 6438 8996 hudsonfurnitureinc.com J Janus et Cie 11 Beach Road, #01-02 Tel: 6333 0060 janusetcie.com Journey…

Y-JEAN MUN-DELSALLE Y-Jean picks out the High Line, a park elevated above the streets of New York as a go-to spot: “As it is still being built, I make it a point to revisit each time I’m in the city, to witness its expansion and transformation.” For this issue, she profiles the multi-faceted career of French designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, and the waterfront abode of architect Chad Oppenheim. MICHELE KOH MOROLLO Closer to home, the MacRitchie Reservoir Park is still Michele’s preferred park. She enthuses: “When I’m walking on one of the park’s forest trails, I feel like I’ve left the city and have been transported to another place.” In the following pages, Michele speaks to interior specialists on their take on eco-conscious furnishings, while curating her top finds for sustainable…

Chris Lee, founder of creative agency Asylum, is known for his inventive methods of adding a local touch to restaurant and store interiors, and branding. Most recently, his team was tasked to design an entire boutique hotel, The Warehouse Hotel (below). Here, the creative director reveals his favourite places in Singapore and beyond. NAOSHIMA “This art island in Japan is an excellent place for appreciating design. I visit Japan about five times a year, as the country is home to many of my favourite things and places, plus I know the local design scene very well.” THE INTERLACE “To have a vision so bold and simple as The Interlace is outstanding. Singapore had the reputation of having the best architects doing their worst work here; we had that label for…

BUNCH VASE Inspired by the art of ikebana, this striking B&B Italia vase by Naoto Fukasawa is bound to catch more than a few second looks. $905, available at Space Furniture CARNETS D’EQUATEUR VASE Inject oriental mystique into your home with this vessel adorned with an illustration of the majestic tiger by wildlife artist Robert Dallet. Price on enquiry, available at Hermès POPPY FLOWERS VASE Decorated with poppies and butterflies, this porcelain vase has a rounded shape that Easterners believe signifies wealth. $2,300, available at Lladró FOLIA VASE French sculptor-designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance’s creation bears an intricate leaf motif that enchants as it plays with light. $2,850, available at Saint-Louis ANEMONES VASE Adorned with a lovely floral design, this crystal vase can be used to accent a bouquet or as an…

His name may not be immediately familiar to some, but his client list reads like a who’s who of the hospitality industry. Architect Jean-Michel Gathy is the man behind some of the world’s most iconic resort designs, such as the One&Only Reethi Rah and the Cheval Blanc Randheli, both in the Maldives; The St Regis Lhasa Resort in Tibet; the Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort in Hainan, China; The Setai in Miami Beach, Florida; the Viceroy Snowmass in Aspen, Colorado; and the Aman Venice in Italy. Gathy boasts three decades of experience in high-end hotel design that’s all-inclusive: exteriors, interiors and landscaping. “We are the spoilt kids of the hotel industry,” he says. “Whenever a first-class hotel wants to open somewhere, they always contact us. We get two or…

To live happily secluded, interior designer Sylvie Langaud and her husband found a magnificent location to build their dream home—at Cap Ferret in southwestern France. Located halfway between the Bay of Arcachon and the Atlantic Ocean, the villa was designed in the style of a local traditional hut and is surrounded by majestic pines that hide it from view. It sits on a sunny, airy rise with no buildings opposite it, making it a rare find on the Cap Ferret peninsula where plots of land for sale are hard to come by. “When we came to visit for the first time, we realised straight away that the real attraction was not so much the house, but the site,” says Langaud, the homeowner, who’s an interior designer with Paule-M. “We fell…

It’s often said that it’s hard to be original but clearly this wasn’t an issue for the pioneering Florence Knoll. Eschewing the title of designer or decorator, she preferred to be known as an “arbiter of good taste”. Throughout her career, she thought of her work as “fill-in pieces” meant to be in a supporting role. However, under the mentorship of Mies van der Rohe and the development of her distinct modern aesthetic, Knoll developed a knack for creating instant classics that stood out for their simplicity and perfection. Looking at the longevity of her creations, it’s safe to say that Knoll’s works have become icons—pieces that still strongly resonate today. Back in 1950, the work of the prolific designer made up over a third of Knoll’s catalogue, and to…

What’s the most surprising thing about the design scene today? I think different disciplines in design are more integrated now than they were when I started. Art, fashion, design and architecture all seem to overlap a little more than they did 10 years ago, which I feel is a positive shift. Manufacturing in the UK is one of the major tenets of your brand. Which piece was the hardest to produce? As I work with so many different materials, every product has its challenges. I would say that the simplest pieces in my collection tend to be the most difficult to produce because we are making an effort to hide the seams and construction. This is very true of my Crescent light; there are some very complicated but hidden mechanics…

American lighting designer Richard Kelly once said that “light is the first element of design”. And in our increasingly eco-conscious age, it should also be the first step in making your home greener. Well-designed, long-lasting lighting not only brings a beautiful glow to your home; it helps minimise unnecessary energy wastage that can help care for the environment too. There are many energy-efficient bulb choices available in the market today. Some of the most popular ones are halogen incandescents, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Besides being compatible with energy-efficient bulbs, smart lighting products often incorporate energy-saving technologies such as timers and dimmers to help further reduce electricity output. By making a conscientious choice, you can do your part to make your future—and Planet Earth’s—a little greener. OUTER…

 Could you tell us about the Windfall brand? “AT WINDFALL, WE THINK OF OURSELVES AS JEWELLERS OF LIGHT, ADDING LUXURY AND ELEGANCE TO ANY SPACE” Co-founded by Clarissa Dorn and Roel Haagmans in Munich, Germany in 2004, Windfall is a contemporary chandelier brand. Its crystal chandeliers incorporate floating crystal forms illuminated by cascading lights, which allow for a variety of effects and infinite configurations. Over the years, Windfall has collaborated with Cartier, Harry Winston, Roberto Cavalli, Montblanc, and renowned designers such as Philippe Starck, on projects around the world. Windfall Asia was established in Singapore to specifically care for and service Asia-based clients. You can find Windfall chandeliers in prominent properties in Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Hong Kong and Taipei. We have also worked with award-winning firms such as SCDA Architects…

SHAPE OF THINGS IDEA: Modern pressed plants and leaf forms are as much about preserving their beauty as they are about contributing to the interior mix. Look for graphic shapes to play with, and group them in a random or an orderly fashion—the effects can be quite striking. In the display on the opposite page, a collection of pressed nasturtium leaves, ferns and a single delicious monster leaf marry beautifully with a lush gathering of fresh leaves and potted plants. PLANT YOUR FEET IDEA: There are no hard and fast rules for decorating with pressed plants and flowers—the beauty is that they can be used to create living artworks. Here, a mismatched collection is teamed with a sculptural hanging plant, making for an attractive foil for the garden outside. Taller…

ZANOTTA CALLA ARMCHAIR The curves and details of this armchair tell the story of highly skilled savoir-faire as well as the sensuality and strength of its materials. CHEVALIER EDITION PLIS RUG Duchaufour-Lawrance links the carpet with three distinct folded forms, for different comfort levels to encourage users to live in an almost horizontal way. Crafted from hand-knotted wool, it has abstract graphics that suggest the presence of the sculptural forms made of Corian beneath. PETITE FRITURE MARKET CHAIR This chair is influenced by the wood slats of stalls at the marketplace, one of the few places that can bring together all the social layers of a city or village. It reminds us of society’s need for communication, encounters and exchanges. CINNA OTTOMAN ARMCHAIR & SETTEE Playing with geometry and softness,…

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where TO GO BARN IN THE CITY TATUM SINGAPORE 29B Keong Saik Road Tel: 6221 2524 tatumcompany.com COCO-MAT HOMESTOLIFE 65 Mohamed Sultan Road Tel: 6635 5050 homestolife.com FLEXIBLE LOVE flexiblelove.com GIORGETTI SPACE FURNITURE 77 Bencoolen Street Tel: 6415 0000 spacefurniture.com.sg ITOKISH itokish.com JANUS ET CIE 11 Beach Road, #01-02 Tel: 6333 0060 janusetcie.com NIC AND WES BUILDERS 53 Ubi Avenue 1, #05-52 Paya Ubi Industrial Park Tel: 6449 7949 nicnwes.com PHAIDON phaidon.com SOURGRASSBUILT sourgrassbuilt.com SPIN 12 Tagore Drive, #03-01 Habitat Warehouse Tel: 6298 1038 spinfans.com.sg THE LITTLE MARKET thelittlemarket.com…

For Victoria Kelly, there are many parallels between interior design and entertaining—both inspire creative self-expression, in both she finds great pleasure and, perhaps most importantly, both are most rewarding when enjoyed with company. Upon entering the Stanley home that Victoria shares with her husband and their two young children, neither her love of decorating nor her fondness for throwing a good party comes as a great surprise. “I love welcoming people to my home and making them feel comfortable,” she explains. “A friend of mine, when walking into a beautifully decorated room in New York, commented that a well-designed room just makes you feel good —it’s so true. There’s this magic that happens with the right proportions and textures and light that can have a truly emotional effect. I feel…

If you’re an eco-conscious homeowner, purchasing environmentally-friendly furniture is probably a top priority. Thankfully, with the wide range of sustainably manufactured options available in the market today, you won’t have to sacrifice aesthetics for ethics. Recycled timber, readapted metals, vintage furniture and fabrics made with organic fibres offer chic and imaginative ways to decorate, bringing a touch of industrial hipness into your living room. According to Anita Sam, founder of vintage furniture shop Journey East, one of the most effective ways to make your living room ecofriendly is with products made from recycled or reclaimed materials. “Items crafted from reclaimed timber or even recycled licence plates can add much character to a space,” says Sam, who believes that there is great beauty in imperfection. “A dent or a scratch on…