Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2020 i Tatler Homes Singapore

With freedom of movement severly limited in many parts of the world, many travellers are turning to sailing as a way to get a holiday without the complexities of border crossings. Chartering a yacht or acquiring a custom-made vessel of your own has become all the more attractive in this era of social distancing. The arrival of luxury yacht brand Sanlorenzo to Singapore’s shores thus comes at an opportune time. A beacon of Italian shipbuilding creativity, Sanlorenzo chose to locate its Asia flagship at Sentosa Cove, launched in partnership with Simpson Marine. The brand’s first physical office in Asia is designed by esteemed architect Piero Lissoni, who also serves as the art director of Sanlorenzo. Here, he tells us more about his work for the brand and the synergies between…

The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly heightened the importance of our homes—both as a sanctuary and as a multifunctional space where the boundaries between work and leisure continue to blur. If your work-from-home routine is set to become the new normal, consider investing in multifunctional furniture to enhance the flexibility of your living room. “While working in a shared space with your family is not ideal, sliding doors can help close up a flexible living space when peace and quiet is needed,” says Angela Lim, director of SuMisura. Creative director of Upstairs_ Dennis Cheok concurs on the effectiveness of such moveable partitions. “A living room can feature a reading nook that can be expanded or retracted from the main area with the use of sliding doors or foldable screens.” Keep your…

The Covid-19 crisis has dramatically changed our way of life, with one major shift being the acceleration of digitalisation as more of us turn to remote solutions. We ask three design firms to share their thoughts on how the latest display technology is set to change not just the look of our homes but also the design of offices and hotels in the near future. TO THE MOVIES Staying indoors can be made more enjoyable with a thrilling home cinema experience. Samsung’s The Wall is among the designers’ top picks for an impressive cinema-like setting. The screen stands apart from the competition—and not just for its sheer size. It also features black seal technology that rejects ambient light to create a non-reflective display with brilliant colours in various lighting conditions.…

STYLE: REFRESHED RUSTIC “Mixing contemporary and classic features in a kitchen is a great way to get longevity from the design,” says Rowena Gonzales, principal designer at Hong Kong-based firm Liquid Interiors. To achieve this old-meets-new aesthetic, Gonzales suggests updating Shaker-style cabinetry with modern handles. If the hardware is made of wood, consider repainting it in a trending shade, such as Classic Blue, the Pantone Colour of the Year. “Use materials such as enamel, stainless steel, solid brass and copper finishes that are commonly found in heritage kitchens,” says Lim Wee Li, CEO of Kitchen Culture. To avoid an antiquated look, pair these vintage elements with modern Scandinavian accents such as the Anoli pendant lights by Danish brand Nuura. STYLE: NEW OPULENCE Go all out with brass elements to make…

With its pleasing blend of warm tones and natural textures, this apartment is a haven of serenity for a family of three. Situated within the Angullia Park condominium designed by SCDA Architects, the penthouse is well-placed in the heart of Orchard Road, offering stellar views of the Singapore skyline. The apartment’s interior designers, Billy Voon and Desy Kismantono of multidisciplinary practice Millihaus, wanted to create a strong narrative that underpinned the design of the apartment. They took inspiration from the ephemerality of seasonal changes, accompanied with a concept shaped by the owners’ admiration for Japanese culture. Millihaus also crafted bespoke furniture and decor items made by some of the most notable artisans around the world, keeping in mind the family’s appreciation of handmade objects and quality craftsmanship. EASTERN SOJOURN The…

With over 60 years of engineering expertise, you could say Liebherr has an impressive presence in the field of premium quality cooling and refrigeration technologies. That’s why it’s no surprise that the German brand has come up with a mammoth offering of their own, dubbed the Monolith. The clean lines of the 2.1m-tall Monolith allow it to integrate seamlessly into your modern kitchen. With its whisper-quiet operation and soft-closing doors, it makes little to no noise in the background while you’re entertaining guests. But that’s not all when it comes to its impressive features. Making its debut in 1996, BioFresh was a breakthrough innovation. Each drawer has independent climate controls so that the food in your fridge retains its nutrition, aroma and appearance for longer than it would in conventional…

Andrew Grant believes that landscape architects have a leading role to play in salvaging what remains of the Earth’s biodiversity and the natural global climate. “Landscape architecture has always been important but in the recent past it had largely been seen as a peripheral aspect of new development,” shares the landscape architect, who is the founder and director of Grant Associates. “The difference today is the realisation that the landscape is essentially our global life support infrastructure.” Since starting his firm in 1997 in Bath, UK, Grant has forged connections between people and nature. Collaborating with WilkinsonEyre, the firm was responsible for the ground-breaking design of Gardens by the Bay. Both practices are working together again on the Sentosa-Brani Masterplan, as well as the Tianjin Friendship Park in China. What…

The Stiletto House is playfully named after the slim, trumpet-shaped exterior columns rising from its porch and fanning into circular canopies—structures that look just like the tall heel of its namesake shoe. This fluid architectural language is echoed by the contouring steps at the car porch and the winding floor plates, which altogether make the Singapore home appear like a modern sculpture. Inside, walls flow and circular columns exude grandeur, especially in the double-storey living and dining area. A visit is akin to a museum tour with a learned guide. The owner, retired businessman Robin Yeo, patiently narrates the stories behind the curated melange of iconic and antique pieces in his home—though the house itself, designed by EHKA Studio, is the most significant work of art. EBB AND FLOW “Curves…

As the interior designers and directors of Prestige Global Designs, Jeremy Tay and Michael Ong have had the opportunity to design many penthouses. “Each home has different characteristics and clients all have different requirements. So our approach is to provide plenty of customisation for their needs,” says Tay. Most importantly, the firm aims to celebrate the abundance of natural light and nice views that penthouses typically possess. NAVIGATING SPACE This particular penthouse in Singapore is unique in that it combines two abutting units. The family, with two young children, had previously lived in a three-bedroom apartment nearby but desired more space. The house also had to accommodate family gatherings and occasional visits of grandparents. “We are a close-knit family and so we wanted a home to create memories with our…

You may know Kengo Kuma as the architect behind Japan’s new Tokyo Olympic Stadium and Ace Hotel Kyoto. Come 2027, his distinctive design language will be found in Singapore—his firm Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA), in collaboration with local firm K2LD Architects, has won the competition to design the Founders’ Memorial. This landmark will commemorate the contributions of the founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew and other key figures integral to the city-state’s journey towards independence and nation building. Located at Bay East Garden, the sculptural structure rises and dips, echoing the curves of the Cooled Conservatories at Gardens by the Bay. The “living memorial” is physically and symbolically expandable. Multiple paths carved from the architecture and verdant foliage merge at the centre—a gesture that represents the journey of Singapore’s…

Keeping our homes neat and flexible has become more important than ever before, as we spend more time in our abodes. Known as the heart of the home, the kitchen functions as a social centre where we gather with our loved ones, but recently the kitchen island also doubles as an impromptu workspace given its generous counter space. Among the novelties by Molteni Group is the Sistema XY kitchen system from Molteni&C | Dada, which stands out for its versatility and multifunctionality. Designed by Francesco Meda, it adapts to your needs while keeping your culinary zone streamlined and clutter free. SMART EQUATION Named after the mathematical X and Y axis of Cartesian coordinates, this modular kitchen offering incorporates a system of tracks that integrates various units onto a wall-mounted or…

Catch up on your favourite shows, watch live sports matches and explore the world vicariously via travel documentaries from your living room with a topnotch audiovisual system. Revel in the stunning images and the heart-thumping sound of the LG GX Gallery OLED TV and the LG Soundbar, a winning combination that aims to impress. Immerse yourself in the true-to-life picture quality of the LG GX Gallery OLED TV, which features self-emissive pixels that deliver the deepest blacks and sharpest colours. Available in 55-inch, 65-inch and 77-inch variants, this screen is equipped with the LG AI (artificial intelligence) ThinQ, which enables you to execute voice commands to change channels or adjust the volume. This TV also appeals to avid gamers; it’s compatible with Nvidia’s G-Sync and AMD’s FreeSync technologies, which make…

The history of furniture making in Italy is part of a storied tradition of craftsmanship—one that’s often backed by strong family ties and a deep passion for woodwork. An example of one such company that embodies this rich heritage is Cornelio Cappellini, a brand available exclusively at Royal Interiors in Singapore. With a dedicated team of craftsmen and an astute understanding of furniture production, the brand has remained faithful to its made-in-Italy philosophy. Franco Cappellini, president of Cornelio Cappellini, tells us more about its family-centric roots and its ambitious plans. Tell us more about the firm’s history. The company was founded by my father Cornelio Cappellini in the 1950s in Brianza, an area near Milan, Italy. From the beginning, the family-run company has specialised in producing traditional and classic furniture…

Architect Guz Wilkinson grew up in a 600-year-old house in the UK surrounded by greenery and as an avid traveller, has experienced the planet’s multifarious wonders. Thus, his love of nature comes as no surprise. It is encountered intimately in the houses he has designed in Singapore, which feature roof gardens and generous bodies of water—sometimes even waterfalls—that contribute to harmonious living environments. Wilkinson clearly has an affinity with the tropics—he settled in Singapore via a sailing misadventure. En route from Hong Kong to the UK, his sailboat broke down and after repairing it in Singapore, it was struck by lightning. As such, Wilkinson decided to stay for a while; the British architect chuckles that he tried but was never able to leave since. In 1996, he established his namesake…

With its sprawling size, prime location and stellar views of the city skyline, this penthouse, perched atop the St Regis Hotel in Bangkok, already had the qualities of a dream abode. When this client was seeking a studio to design his new home, he was determined to find a firm whose approach would match the majesty of the property. His search was thorough indeed: after meeting several top design studios in Thailand, he looked further afield to Singapore where the work of award-winning firm Design Intervention caught his eye. He then flew principal Nikki Hunt over to Thailand to view the property. “I understood what he was hoping for and so he appointed us,” she quipped. “The client brief was to have a totally unique and bespoke home,” continues Hunt.…

A staple in the grand old houses of England, wallpaper has made a triumphant return in recent years and is now one of the most fashionable—and deliciously pretty—ways to update a property. Nowhere is the result better illustrated than in this South Kensington apartment in London, crafted by interior designer Nebihe Cihan. Owned by a Kuwaiti couple needing a pied-à-terre in central London, this abode is part of a protected 19th-century building, leaving beautiful bones for the designer to play with. The home has been in the client’s family for decades, but it had not been renovated since 1972. “I wanted to respect the history of the apartment and retain its charm,” says Cihan, who kept the crown mouldings and cornices as well as the original architraves around the doors…