Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2017 i Home Journal

1. STOCKHOLM STYLE Designed by Universal Design Studio, At Six hotel in Stockholm is a vision of brutalist architecture and contemporary luxury. 2. ART DOWN UNDER The 21st edition of the Biennale of Sydney examines equilibrium and engagement. We take a look at this year’s artists. 3. FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE We explore a statement-making apartment in Moscow, designed by Ekaterina Lashmanova and filled with beautiful furniture by Boca do Lobo. 4. WINE COUNTRY MJC Development's new properties are nestled in the heart of Napa Valley's wine region and are filled with fine custom furnishings and finishings. 5. ANOTHER DAY AT THE DESK A day at the office is never boring if you work at Dropbox in San Francisco, where the workspace features a focus room, a library, and even…

What is luxury? Undoubtedly, it means something different to everybody. For me, it’s the opportunity to hear my children laugh and play, and to rediscover the world in a different light through their eyes, without exterior obligations or work pressure. A spa bathroom is high up on my list too. For my deputy editor, Mercedes Hutton, time is the ultimate luxury – it’s what she aspires to have more of and choosing how to spend it is one of her greatest pleasures, whether reading a book or exploring somewhere new. Associate editor Nikey Cheng says her philosophy of luxury is similar to lagom – a Swedish term that means “just about enough but not too much”. It’s a simple way of living where a balanced dose of everything is key…

Earthy tones and nature-inspired accents are too often associated with rustic, unpolished settings. While these composed elements are fundamental for any restful retreat, don’t underestimate the importance of maximising their glam by interweaving splashes of gold and luxurious finishes. Autumnal hues, such as burnt orange, terracotta and rust, are not only perfect for the season, they look great all year round. Think about using marble – besides its common use as a countertop or a backsplash, small marble objects and accessories add elegance and class. To add a glittering effect, turn to gold and crystal accents to step up your game. Everything from gilded wallpapers to metallic knick-knacks will bring liveliness and sophistication to any surface, meaning that there’s a multitude of ways to add a luxurious touch into your…

East meets West is hardly a novel concept in design. But harmoniously bridging the gap between the two often disparate aesthetics poses a unique challenge – especially when the project site in question is the 1922 headquarters of the Port of London Authority. When Hong Kong-based luxury design studio AB Concept was tasked with creating Asian fine-dining space Mei Ume – one of two flagship restaurants at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square – it was presented with the problem of preserving the building’s heritage while evoking the Eastern sensibilities of the venue. Ed Ng and Terence Ngan, the duo behind the design studio, conceived a space that does just that. The restaurant opened this June, marking the studio’s first foray into the United Kingdom. The pair…

01. MAXALTO The Eracle wardrobe showcases a minimalist design with doors and panels in glass and drawers with bronzed edges, while the frame comes in a range of finishes. Available from Déntro 02. MOLTENI&C | DADA The Gliss Master walk-in wardrobe is highly customisable, with internal accessories including hanging drawer units and drawer dividers, shoe shelves and removable trays, plus eco leather and glass shelving and LED lighting. 03. CORS Cors offers sleek, modern, custom-made walk-in wardrobe systems. Materials and finishes are long-lasting and eco-friendly, while accessories such as shoe trays maximise storage capacity and LED lighting illuminates each section individually. 04. BLUM Featuring a slim, minimalist design, Blum's easy-open drawers are enhanced by inner-dividing options. Designed to fit within the LEGRABOX system, versatile frames make it possible to customise…

A &TRADITION | andtradition.com AB CONCEPT LTD | 1801 Leighton Centre, 77 Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay; tel 2525 2428, abconcept.net ALTFIELD INTERIORS | Room 1101, 9 Queen’s Rd Central, Central; tel 2524 4867, altfield.com.hk AMAN RESORTS | aman.com ARCLINEA | Essere (Hong Kong) Ltd, Shop A, LG/F, Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell St, Central; tel 3188 1678, info@essereholdings.com, essereholdings.com ARTERIORS | arteriorshome.com AXOR | 347 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai; tel 2575 0200, ebon.com.hk B B&B ITALIA HONG KONG | 31/F, China Online Centre, 333 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai; tel 2295 3612, bebitalia@colourliving.com BACCARAT | Shop 121, Landmark Prince’s, Central; tel 2537 2303 or Shop BE2, The Peninsula, Tsim Sha Tsui; tel 2739 2378 or 12/F, Sogo, Causeway Bay; tel 2833 4591, baccarat.com BINOVA | Equal Plus Showroom, 22/F, Lee Garden Six,…

Interiors company Equal Limited has led the market in Asia for 25 years. For the last two and a half decades, it’s sourced and providing hardwood flooring and kitchen solutions from Europe for clients across Asia—from grand hotels such as the Banyan Tree, Macau, the Upper House and the Shangri-La in Beijing, Manila and Cebu; to offices for multinational corporations such as BNP Paribas or McKinsey & Company; shop spaces for Burberry, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and Lane Crawford; and residential properties and clubhouses including Highcliff, the Cullinan, the OPUS, Castle One by V and the brand new Swire residential project Alassio. But now Equal wants to take the expertise it’s developed over decades of design and countless projects, and apply it to the family home. That’s why it’s launched CORE…

“THE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING OF THIS PROJECT WAS A CONSTANT FOCUS IN OUR DESIGN DEVELOPMENT” Australian interior designer Greg Natale’s name is synonymous with luxury and opulence. However, at first glance, this eye-catching art deco-inspired residence in Sydney’s stylish Rose Bay suburb appears to eschew his trademark flourish of colour and pattern in favour of a quiet yet considered minimalism. Appearances can be deceptive, though, and closer inspection reveals Greg’s signature style is not only present, but pervasive, infused through sumptuous details and timeless touches. What’s more, the period grace of the property comes not from its illustrious heritage but from its exceptional architectural design, as, contrary to first impressions, it is actually a new structure that’s been carefully realised to harmonise with the neighbourhood’s historic aesthetic. "We really wanted to…

GREG NATALE | FOUNDER, GREG NATALE DESIGN Luxury is really about comfort and indulgence through a very fine attention to detail, and that can look different from one project to the next. It’s not confined to one look. There is often a misconception that luxury needs to be busy or frilly, but luxury is in the detail and it can be just as much about doing away with frills and embellishment that in the context of luxury homes, leaves pure, well considered spaces. FRANK LEUNG | FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL, VIA ARCHITECTURE LTD Even luxurious or hand-crafted items have to have a character that works with the space and the character of the owners. JOHNNY WONG | FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR, FAK3 We believe that luxury is about creating something unique…

pick SITTING PRETTY Frank Rettenbacher’s Judy armchair for Zanotta embodies the art of subtlety with its exposed wooden backrest, sleek metal legs and myriad upholstery options. Inspired by its sister design, June, Judy is a low chair that goes well with classic or contemporary interiors. zanotta.it CLEAN LINES Designed by Cristiana Giopato and Christopher Coombes, the Cirque collection is a series of slender lamps with linear brushed-brass structures and capsules projecting continuous light, which can run along the entire length of the piece. Its unique inner form also allows for flexible combinations. giopatocoombes.com ROUND EDGES Bearing the weary traveller’s comfort in mind, the La Isla seating solution by Note Design Studio for Sancal is targeted at spaces such as airport lobbies and waiting rooms. Shaped like a pebble, the curvy…

THE COUPLE BROUGHT NOT ONLY THEIR DIFFERENT HERITAGES TO THE HOME, BUT A WEALTH OF FURNITURE THEY HAD EACH COLLECTED OVER THE YEARS When a South African with French heritage and her husband, a doctor and health and wellness expert of Chinese descent, decided to renovate, it’s no surprise that the result would be unusual. Anina Malherbe-Lan and Michael Lan had been searching for a space in the city – one that had two separate entrances, with enough space to combine their home and Michael’s wellness centre and tai chi studio into one property. A traditional Victorian house that had fallen on hard times and was being used as a neglected guesthouse proved to be the surprising solution for their blended home. "The house had six bedrooms and six bathrooms.…

BEAUTIFUL SURFACES LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION IN THE KITCHEN 01. SILESTONE Bring the beauty of marble into your kitchen with the new Eternal Collection. The hardwearing quartz surfaces come in fashionable grey, striking black, and this pristine white version called Eternal Calacatta Gold. 02. FISHER & PAYKEL The Double DishDrawer Dishwasher allows different wash cycles to run simultaneously for a fast turnaround. Dishwasher technology ensures better dish care, while the Sanitising Cycle 03. FULGOR The nifty Compact 45 range comprises compact appliances – steam, multifunction and microwave ovens; a blast chiller which cooks with low temperatures; vacuum sealing drawers; wine cooler and coffee machine – that are ideal for Hong Kong kitchens. 04. TOTO Seven layers of lacquering give surfaces in Toto’s Cosmopolitan kitchen a luxurious sheen. Cabinets are designed…