Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2022 i Tatler Homes Singapore

British novelist and essayist George Orwell was an avid gardener; the author of dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four had a particular fondness for roses, and had said that “outside my work the thing I care most about is gardening”. His horticultural pursuits were delightfully explored by American essayist Rebecca Solnit in her recent book, Orwell’s Roses. Indeed, anyone who has become a plant parent would certainly attest to the mood-lifting qualities of gardening, especially those who discovered their green thumb during the pandemic. Whether you’re into gardening, music, baking or craft projects, hobbies certainly nourish the soul. Start the year right by personalising your home to fuel these personal passions; in this issue, we celebrate the joy of enjoying our pastimes at home as we strive to live more mindfully in…

Coffee lovers all over the world prize that extra pep a good brew gives, and consider it an essential way to start their day. To make this drink even better, two coffee entrepreneurs have teamed up to create the Morning Machine, a device that melds the convenience of coffee capsules with precision controls and customisable features; the machine’s winning formula earned it the Red Dot Design Award in 2021. This product is the brainchild of Andre Chanco of Yardstick Coffee in the Philippines and Leon Foo, founder of local company PPP Coffee, and designed in collaboration with Stuck. It comes with 10 default recipes, but also works in tandem with an app so users can access other recipes developed by partner roasters. The device can also be used with tea…

Pairing stylish design with functionality, Stylecraft has provided discerning homeowners with a thoughtfully curated selection of Australian-designed and manufactured collections as well as pieces from international brands for over 60 years. The company carries furnishings that celebrate practical design and stellar workmanship; among its wide selection of offerings are Karimoku New Standard and Ritzwell, two Japanese brands that have built their reputation on traditional craftsmanship as well as manufacturing excellence. TIMELESS APPEAL Founded in 2009, Karimoku New Standard is part of leading Japanese furniture manufacturer Karimoku; the latter started in 1940 as a modest woodworking shop in Aichi prefecture. Working with sustainably sourced Japanese hardwoods such as maple, chestnut and oak, Karimoku New Standard represents the brand’s emphasis on producing modern, durable furniture via traditional techniques. Among its quality offerings…

It’s the personal touches that help make a space extra cosy, be it a home or an office. Backed by over two decades of design experience, Divya Anthony certainly understands this. “I create and design spaces that bear the characteristics of the clients and are personal to them; I see myself as a tool in articulating what their aspirations are,” says the founder of local studio Antone by D. She recently designed a 1,580sqft office that embodies all of these, and more. Located in a high-rise building in River Valley, it features a grand private office for the owner, a conference room, and a spacious lounge where the owner would enjoy having drinks with his most important business associates. “The client’s brief was to give him a space where he…

The namesake founder of Patricia Bustos Studio considers three elements in all her projects: surprise, singularity, and the senses. “Novelty is magnetic; when we find it, we feel excited,” declares Bustos. “With the ‘new’, the pleasure increases, the senses are sharpened, and curiosity is awakened. We like the challenge of creating something new that makes the person who perceives the space remember it in a more special way through their senses. Our spaces are truly unique and intended for the purpose of each project, whether it is an individual’s home or a business.” This 1,506sqft apartment in Madrid certainly embodies all of those qualities. The home of a young Mexican couple, the apartment is located in one of the city’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, along Don Ramón de la Cruz. Housed…

For home gourmands and culinary whizzes, the kitchen is certainly one of the most important areas in their abodes. It is a space that ought to be kept sleek and neat, and specially tailored to each household’s needs so the owners can prepare dishes with ease. When tasked by Swiss luxury brand V-Zug to craft an inspiring open-plan kitchen concept that fulfils all of these requirements and more, homegrown studio SS + D rose to the challenge with an elegant, modern design that beautifully incorporates the manufacturer’s premium appliances from its Excellence Line, as well as other notable products. DELICIOUS DELIGHTS SS + D principal designer Sam Loh, who worked on the project with fellow principal Wu Zhen Phang, designed a light-filled kitchen that caters to a young couple who…

Although the beach is a short drive from the front door, the temptation would be to just stay at home in this stunning abode. This 5,059sqft house in Bodrum, Turkey, was designed by Istanbul-based architect Beril Khalaf, and comes with a lawn and swimming pool, a deck for drinks, and views across the bay to the Aegean Sea beyond. Inside, the home is as stunning as you would expect. The lovely bedrooms feature full-length windows looking across the sea, while the tranquil bathrooms are cavernous. Downstairs is a light-filled kitchen and a spacious sitting and dining area. With the home’s enviable ocean views, the family will likely spend most of their time outside by the pool, watching the waves and the boats dotting the horizon. MAKING PLANS The house is…

Since its founding in 1860, Italian luxury lifestyle brand Frette has made a name with stylish products that utilise materials of the highest quality and epitomise impeccable craftsmanship. With a keen emphasis on the three Fs—fibre, finish and feel—the brand’s luxuriously soft loungewear and bedlinens have graced the homes of European royalty and luxury hotels around the world. THE NEXT LEVEL Frette’s spring/summer 2022 collection comprises bed and bath linens, home accessories, cosy loungewear pieces and a beach capsule that embody the notion of “living in lightness”. These pieces employ the finest natural fibres and new colours that complement Frette’s classic off-white hues. Highlights include exclusive linen weaving and finishing techniques, resulting in breathable fabrics boasting an incomparably soft finish. Elsewhere, silk brocade and 100 per cent silk styles channel…

Nestled within the exclusive District 21 enclave, Ki Residences is a luxury condominium developed by Hoi Hup Sunway, a joint venture between Hoi Hup Realty and Sunway Developments. The property is surrounded by lush greenery, offering the highly desired combination of enviable views as well as privacy. To capitalise on Ki Residences’ tranquil elegance, the developers tasked 2nd Edition to design the interiors of three show apartments as well as the main sales gallery. The whole development is to be based around four important keywords that all represent the Japanese word, ki. A word with multiple subtle nuances, ki is often used to represent energy, atmosphere, the mind, spirit, or even feelings. Inspired by this concept, 2nd Edition decided to reflect this ethereal spirit by evoking an aura of calm…

Every project presents a different challenge, and when a property is listed in the national historical register, expectations are undoubtedly stratospheric. But when interior designer Ina Rinderknecht was commissioned to modernise this country estate in Zurich, she couldn’t say “challenge accepted” fast enough. “The owners had seen a previous project of ours, Hotel Storchen in Zurich. After discovering that we were the team behind its interior design, they approached us via our website and from there, we started working together on this incredible estate,” says Rinderknecht. “The choice of light wood and rattan preserves the cosy countryside feel of the home” BORN AGAIN Spanning over 753,400sqft, the large estate is divided into two parts—the villa and chauffeur house—set in a structure replete with art nouveau features. The goal was to…

In the Catalonian town of Sant Just Desvern, just a short drive east of Barcelona, is a three-storey property that blends its indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly. This enviable Spanish abode not only boasts a beautifully intimate interior; it also has spacious outdoor areas and looks out to a peaceful garden. The work of Barcelona-based firm The Room Studio, the 7,911sqft property is home to a family of four; the father, an avid sportsman, desired a cosy, liveable interior that was also conscious of its carbon footprint. The Room Studio’s co-founders, Meritxell Ribé and Josep Puigdomènech, incorporated solar energy as well as eco-conscious lighting and climate controls to make the interiors as comfortable as possible while minimising energy consumption. Their aim was to incorporate technology in a way that would…

Long before the idea of a multifunctional interior became commonplace, celebrated Italian architect Ettore Sottsass had already designed an apartment with such versatility in mind. First conceptualised in 1965, Sottsass envisioned Casa Lana as “rooms within a room” for lithographer and painter Giovanni Lana. Now, this iconic work has been faithfully reconstructed as a permanent installation at Triennale Milano, an art and design museum in Milan, Italy. This interior concept offers clever solutions to a compact floor plan while creating a cosy haven; and many of these ideas are still highly relevant to contemporary small apartments. A central wooden structure creates sections for various activities, including a central seating area for socialising and other leisurely pursuits; Sottsass himself described it as “a little piazza is created, where one can move…

BELINDA HUANG AND KHOO PENG BENG Directors of Arc Studio Architecture + Urbanism This dynamic husband-and-wife team are the creative minds behind the landmark Pinnacle @ Duxton public housing complex, luxury condominium The Tembusu as well as stylish hospitality establishments such as The Barracks Hotel and Oasia Sentosa. The couple were jointly named Designer of the Year at the 2020 edition of the President*s Design Award for their socially impactful and community-centric projects that pay respect to nature. MARK WEE Executive director of DesignSingapore Council As a believer in shaping places that deepen identity and community, Wee is an advocate and practitioner of design innovation methodologies inspired by empathy and experiential prototyping. The designer, architect, artist and educator helmed Ong&Ong’s Experience Design Studio from 2011 to 2016, rethinking user experiences…

Creativity, innovation and style—these are some of the keywords associated with Roche Bobois. The French luxury furniture company is known for producing furnishings that exude serious presence and class, and the Mah Jong sofa is one of its most outstanding pieces. Created by Argentinian designer Hans Hopfer, it exemplifies beauty, functionality and flexibility. Indeed, the Mah Jong sofa embodies the brand’s mission of celebrating the French art de vivre—the art of living. MORE THAN LOOKS The Mah Jong sofa expresses design finesse with its classic silhouette and refined form, while the capacious seats beckon one to lounge on them for hours. Dynamic and adaptable, the modular couch is endlessly configurable in multiple arrangements to suit any occasion or purpose. The sofa is handmade by expert craftsmen, with each seam meticulously…

With more people working from home, the bedroom needs to be a serene space to whisk your worries away and be conducive to sleep. “Every material that is used in a bedroom should feel soft: the rug underfoot, the drapery, the bedlinen,” says Alexandra Champalimaud, founder of New York-based firm Champalimaud Design, which worked on the recent renovation of Raffles Singapore. “This creates a soothing atmosphere that is important for relaxation.” But our screen time on our gadgets can certainly prove an obstacle to a good night’s rest. “As much as possible, remove the TV, mobile phone and tablet devices from your bedroom,” says Terri Tan, design director of Singapore-based studio Designworx Interior Consultant. Here, we present top tips from the experts on how you can create a bedroom that…

Modern, minimalist, and utterly calming: these are some of the descriptors that spring to mind when you enter the home of Joan Chang and Ngiam Juyong. Indeed, those very words also encapsulate the look and feel of Lloyd’s Inn, the hospitality brand Chang helms as its director and co-founder. The eldest daughter of Herman Chang, founder of property developer Macly Group, the formidable 31-year-old was never pressured into following in her father’s footsteps. But she has always had her eye on design; she professes a passion for modern architecture as well as beautiful handmade objects. Even during her childhood, Chang was busy redecorating her room, and as she grew older, she was roped into helping to furnish her parents’ home. It thus comes as no surprise that she’s as invested…

Bathrooms represent the perfect escape from the world; a space where we can pamper ourselves in privacy after a long day at work. This haven of solitude has in recent times broken free of its strictly functional role to become a space that celebrates design and aesthetics, and incorporates innovative touches that elevate our quality of life. German bathroom brand Villeroy & Boch offers a complete range of products for well-appointed spaces that would take pride of place in any home. From award-winning technological breakthroughs to well-designed fittings that can accommodate any floor plan, the firm has made a name with bathroom collections that look good and fit the modern requirements of homeowners. FUNCTIONAL STYLE Among Villeroy & Boch’s revolutionary sanitaryware offerings are the Subway 3.0 collection, which comprises stylish…

When it comes to dream vacation homes, scenic destinations such as the beautiful islands of the Caribbean are sure to rank high on the list. And for one family, this dream turned to reality on the idyllic Paradise Island in the Bahamas with the construction of an expansive 1.4ha oceanfront estate. Comprising eight buildings including a spacious main villa, guest cottage and pool house spread across the grounds, it is no surprise that their sprawling holiday home is sometimes mistaken for a resort. Its buildings are connected by various courtyards, terraces and lush gardens that contribute to its tranquil environment. CLASSIC TWIST The clients, who had collaborated with Philadelphia-based firm Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design for more than a decade on various projects including corporate headquarters and residences in the US,…

French interior designer Stéphanie Coutas creates homes that are not only plush and warm, but also spectacularly good-looking. Her most recent project, a 3,552sqft apartment located in a classical Haussmann building in Paris’ Right Bank, is the perfect embodiment of this. Coutas transformed the abode, which is owned by a French couple who are notable art collectors, into an ethereal home that lets its occupants show off their prized pieces and entertain friends with panache. “My clients wanted a space that would showcase their extensive collection of beautiful artworks, while maintaining the atmosphere of a comfortable family home,” says Coutas, who designed the interiors to evoke the mood of a soulful, history-rich museum with a story to tell. PERFECT CANVAS The owners’ art collection was the starting point of the…