Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2019 i Home Journal

1. A BALANCING ACT KC Design Studio curates a meticulous layout and ratio for a balmy family home in Taipei. 2. OUT OF THIS WORLD TransPennine Express reimagines Britain's prestigious landmarks as if great artists and architects designed them. 3. EMPIRE STATE OF MIND Step inside singer Alicia Keys’ new La Jolla estate, designed by Wallace E. Cunningham with commanding views over the Pacific Ocean. Discover stunning homes, beautifully appointed restaurants and hotels, and intelligent insights on homejournal.com this month. 4. BY THE SEASHORE Blink Design Group fuses earthiness with whimsicality in Raffles Maldives Meradhoo, the Raffles Hotels and Resorts group’s entry into the Maldives. 5. ARTY AFFAIR Acclaimed designer Ross Lovegrove collaborates with Chinese art furniture studio Ji Qing Tang on a bespoke furniture collection titled Lifeform, to be…

LET CREATIVITY RUN WILD WITH SPRIGHTLY PATTERNS AND CHARACTERFUL PRINTS FROM ITALY WITH LOVE More is certainly more when it comes to La Double J, the exuberant Milanese lifestyle label founded by journalist and vintage collector JJ Martin that landed in Lane Crawford last month. Known for its eye-popping prints and maximalist designs, Italian panache is found throughout the brand’s diverse creations, which span home and bedding products, dinnerware, fashion, editorial projects and decor pieces. ladoublej.com ONE OF A KIND Let your personality shine through in unique, characterful pieces that adorn your home – some of which are sure to be discovered at Establo, a Hong Kong-based lifestyle store offering a range of meticulously sourced Scandinavian-style furniture, lightings, rugs and home accessories from Europe’s most exciting emerging talent. Rarely found…

“PIPPA AND HER BOYFRIEND’S APARTMENT IS RENTED, BUT IT’S THEIR LIVES” “Pippa’s incredibly optimistic and she loves diversity,” say Leo Sun and Yves Zhang of Muxin Design and Research Studio, describing the owner of this 2,400sqft Shanghai residence. An ideal home should match its inhabitants’ design and lifestyle preferences – and more importantly, it should reflect who you are. This is what Leo and Yves strived to achieve when they curated an eclectic, elegant abode for Pippa and her boyfriend. Located in the heart of the bustling Chinese city, Pippa’s apartment acts as a private respite to channel her creativity, especially her penchant for music and art. “Pippa and her boyfriend’s apartment is rented, but it’s their lives. So it’s important to make it their own – a space that…

Descending upon John Anthony via its coral-tiled backlit vertical staircase feels much like traipsing through a time-travelling tunnel. It’s one that whisks you back to 18th-century England, where the cross-cultural pioneer and the restaurant’s namesake became the first Chinese national to gain British citizenship, and simultaneously propels you into a mindful future where eco-consciousness becomes an all-encompassing concept. “John was forward-thinking for his time. And if you’re forward-thinking for our time – we have one world; there is no backup,” says Matt Reid, who founded Maximal Concepts alongside partners Malcolm Wood (with whom he shares 20 years of friendship and a markedly similar sense of humour) and Xuan Mu back in 2011. Together, they have some 25 brands under the award-winning restaurant group’s umbrella, including the lauded Mott 32, and…

Design, in its finest form, is when a thoughtful decorative scheme is translated through suave sophistication and genuine aesthetics. Careful execution of colours and textures go a long way in adding maturity to any space without dominating the overall creative approach. Balance the splendorous vibe with alluring curves, reflective finishes, dramatic lighting and clean geometric elements for the perfect amount of sparkle. As lighting is the jewel of the home, beyond the exquisite chandeliers, sconces and floor lamps, try to infuse softer light sources such as scented candles to exude a luxurious glow. Meanwhile, don’t underestimate how much artwork can contribute to an atmosphere – large abstract pieces, for one, tell a story and reflect who you are. Take a look at our top picks on the following pages and…

In 1898, Luigi Giorgetti founded a humble cabinet-making workshop with only eight workers in the northern Italian town of Meda, between Milan and Lake Como. Little did he predict that more than a century later, the brand would have not only evolved into a key player in the contemporary luxury furniture sphere with its sophisticated, sinuously crafted pieces present in more than 90 countries, but also as a hallmark of Italian artisanship, creativity and innovation rooted in heritage. On the heels of Giorgetti’s 120th anniversary, the brand’s illustrious history was recently in the spotlight in a series of initiatives, including a new pictogram logo that drew from the characteristics of the signature Progetti armchair, a collectible designed by Chi Wing Lo, a re-release of two iconic pieces, a film and…

“I FELT THAT THERE WAS A NEED FOR A LITTLE POETRY AND TINTS OF COLOURS IN THIS VERY WHITE ARCHITECTURE” “A successful design project should allow for invention, creation and surprise,” asserts Paris-based architect and designer Pierre Yovanovitch when we speak to him about one of his prestigious residential projects in Brussels. Famed for his artistic interpretation and subtle take on purist sensitivity for each project, Pierre was commissioned by a Flemish family of six to turn a 1930s historic building into an inviting home. “The brief given was to create a warm and luminous house,” he explains. “Hence, my first priority was to provide light to the space.” From there, the designer embarked on a highly collaborative journey with the clients, who were immensely involved in the creative process.…

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Having approached the milestone of our 39th anniversary and on the countdown to 40 years celebrating the best in interior design, homes and living at Home Journal, we ponder: what are the main issues affecting design in our next era? Several key themes jump to the forefront: technological advancement, sustainability and clearly, a positive mindset with the mission to change. As such, this issue explores the future of design – how the cutting edge of technology creates a potential revolution in how we live, the spaces we inhabit and how we function within them. Our Insight story (Pg 55) uncovers some of the most boundary pushing architecture redefining the future of living, while as usual, we bring you the most stunning homes in Asia and beyond, all demonstrating that the…

“Art and design were part of every fibre of my upbringing,” says Dylan Farrell, the Sydney-based interior and furniture designer whose expansive portfolio reveals a common sensibility rooted in visual storytelling. Born and bred in New York, Dylan was deeply influenced by his interior architect father (“I literally grew up in a playroom that had a 2.5-metre long drafting board in it, prepared for the large-scale interior renderings that were one of my father’s specialties,” says Dylan) as well as an enduring love affair with music composition, the lyrical emotionality of which Dylan beautifully translates into his highly sculptural, audaciously modern designs. He is especially known for the verbal narratives he creates at the start of every project. “This sense of mental fantasy allows for dynamic conversation and development,” explains…

Have you ever come across dazzling decorating designs that you wish you could wear like a fashionable piece? Chinese-born American designer Rosie Li has been curating sculptural lighting marvels since her graduation from Rhode Island School of Design, where she found her calling to turn abstract concepts into functional furniture pieces. In 2015, the lighting maven founded New York-based Rosie Li Studio with just a handful of lamp parts in her own living room; since then, the business has grown steadily to include a team of experts on developing creative approaches to design and manufacturing. Here, Rosie shares her insightful perspectives and advice for aspiring lighting designers. I have a lifelong interest in art and sculpture. It was nurtured at an early age through drawing and painting lessons. It really…

She’s an acclaimed actress and a singer, and now she’s the driving force behind an impeccable entertainment venue in Beijing for parents and children. Not your regular dining destination, Chinese actress Dong Xuan’s beautifully imaginative YooYuumi Kids Club is more like your wildest childhood dreams come true. Shanghai-based architectural design firm X+Living was enlisted to bring the vision to life; founder and CEO Li Xiang recalls the cheerful creative journey: “Dong Xuan and I were introduced through a famous designer, and to them, X+Living is one of the most symbolic brands in the parent-child design industry. So they got in touch with us through Weibo and everything started from there.” Spanning almost 11,000sqft, the statement-making restaurant is the result of an immaculate combination of sophisticated flair that appeals to adults…

“DUE TO THE HERITAGE LISTING, WE HAVE CAREFULLY WORKED WITH THE BUILDING’S MANY HISTORICAL ELEMENTS” Long before a raven-haired Julia Roberts stumbled into an indie bookstore and subsequently put Notting Hill on the world map, the modish, Victoria townhouse-lined West London neighbourhood that’s home to an annual carnival, weekend markets and trendy restaurants had already been one of the city’s most treasured hideaways. Now, its perennial charm is set to rise as a new residential concept in the heart of the area unveils this month. 13-19 Leinster Square, a 15-apartment scheme nestled within a historic Grade II-listed Georgian building, is the result of a multi-year transformation conceived by Banda Property. The real estate and design firm of Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (the boyfriend of Princess Beatrice) has made a name for…