Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2020 i Home Journal

My husband and I first began our romance on a camping trip in Lantau some 21 years ago. I still remember looking out at a blanket of stars in the sky and that sight and memory was so magical that we’d later engraved on our wedding rings ‘Let’s Keep Dreaming’ (on mine) and ‘Under The Stars Together’ (on his). Despite the tumultuous year we’ve experienced in 2020, that feeling of hope and positivity still triggers whenever I look at the vastness of the sky and the calm sinks in. It’s important to embrace your loved ones, remind yourselves that nothing is permanent and this too shall pass. So for Christmas this season, the team at Home Journal only has one mandate - make it yours. Naturally, we’ll be spending most…

“NONE OF THE PIECES DOMINATE” Local firm 3mm Studio reoriented two apartments, one on top of the other, into a 3,000-square-foot duplex at Bel-Air for a family of four who desired a cosy home to display their art collection without being too literal. The family purchased the dwellings in 2018, which consisted of four rooms each. Their main request was to reconfigure them into a “cosy home that accommodates two kids while being able to display their contemporary art collection and antique furniture”, explains Mike Choy, director at 3mm Studio. Taking three years to complete, the renovations are thorough. On the lower floor, the four rooms have been merged for two children’s bedrooms and a study, while the original dining space has been enlarged to include a semi-open kitchen. On…

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ENRICH YOUR HOME ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE WITH THESE SMART TECHNOLOGIES 01. HUNTER DOUGLAS Fitting securely into the window frame, the innovative Light Lock system by Hunter Douglas features a side-channel system designed to trap or absorb light and noise coming from outside, creating a nearly pitch-dark environment perfect for watching movies at home. 02. SUN HING Sun Hing’s Connexoon Window RTS mobile app, designed by Somfy, enables users to manage window shades at home anywhere and anytime. 03. SAMSUNG Designed to look like a painting when not in use, Samsung’s lifestyle TV “The Frame” comes with customisable bezels that fit perfectly into any living space. It sits flush to the wall thanks to its sleek silhouette and the “invisible” cable solution. 04. LG ELECTRONICS Forged within a sleek Noble White-silver chassis,…

LOCATION: WEST CHELSEA, NEW YORK CONDOMINIUM Situated on the 5th floor of the Lantern House in West Chelsea, New York, this light-flooded and well-styled apartment features an eclectic mix of colour and texture, done by interior designer Carlos Mota. The home features a range of modern and vintage furniture pieces sourced from Miami, New York City and France, dominated by shades of green with pops of black and yellow that resonate Lantern House’s brick exterior. Design elements from the 1940s to 1960s coalesce throughout, including Regency Chairs from Miami (1950s) in the living room and a credenza that evokes the 1950s in the bedroom. The curved sofa in the living room was custom designed to accentuate the oversized bay windows. Lantern House is consisted of a 22-story west building and…

While this year has proven to be challenging beyond doubt and subsequently hindered many of our original plans, this doesn’t mean our desires to celebrate the joys of the holiday season need to be extinguished. Since the pandemic, we have been increasingly aware of the need to reexamine residential design and the multifaceted identities the home needs to take on – now doubling as an office, a gym, a learning center, a restaurant and a personal haven to seek comfort. Our vision of celebrating during this special time of the year has been influenced by such changing needs as well. Days filled with boldly saturated colours and gaudy shimmering lights are over. Charm your space and cherished ones with quieter tones, subdued elegance and a decidedly serene vignette to soothe…

“I LOVE TO COMPARE THE APARTMENT WITH A JEWELLERY BOX” Much like her collection of artworks, the new home of gallery owner Polina Askeri in Moscow boasts an eclectic mix of textures and colours. Valuable works of different art genres from different eras are scattered throughout the home and mingle harmoniously with modern furniture. “I love to compare the apartment with a jewellery box as it is filled with a lot of art and design objects,” says Angelina Askeri, designer behind the project. But it wasn’t without challenges. The original layout came with several awkward trapezoid corners, particularly at the entrance hall. As a solution, the firm constructed an array of curved cabinets to hide them away. “Now what you see is a completely different look – soft and round,…

“I WAS THE MOST STRICT AND DEMANDING CLIENT I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED” It took Russian interior designer Olga Malyeva two years to furniture and decorate this apartment for her family. Her patience certainly paid off, because everything came together perfectly in a home that’s a work of art, with plenty of heart. “I don’t think I’ve worked on any other project that’s challenged me to evolve as a designer and creator as much as this home of my own. I was the most strict and demanding client I have ever encountered!” says Olga. Located on the sixth floor or a contemporary apartment building in the vibrant, central Moscow district of Hamovniki, her 2,700-square-foot, three-bedroom family residence was formerly two separate apartment units before she combined them into a single dwelling.…

RIMOWA REDEFINES THE ESSENCE OF LUXURY WITH LIFESTYLE LINES ON A ROLL A trip to RIMOWA’s flagship store at Lee Garden can certainly cure your wanderlust. The brand has unveiled a new range of travel and lifestyle products designed for travel and daily usage, available at the Causeway Bay shop. Taking the spotlight are the all-new RIMOWA Personal crossbody cases and the multifunctional Never Still range, which spans backpacks, to tes and weekenders with a new take on functional luxury. rimowa.com CLOSING THE LOOP Circula, by Polish designer Tomek Rygalik, is a bench made of sustainable and durable materials, designed to offer a symbolic and functional space for dialogue and encourage direct social interactions. It features three different versions that are made of spruce or pine wood, recycled plastic, and…

Design is an efficient language that travels beyond cultures and times. Whether it’s an old-time charm, a classic tale, or a futuristic take on aesthetic interpretation, a well-appointed scene never ceases to amaze and elevate daily experiences. While delicate appointments and decorative accents are the jewels of the crown, a nicely outfitted background will work wonders for further curations. Wallpaper design house Or.nami means “to decorate” in Esperanto, resonating with the brand’s founder and artistic director Gabriella Fusillo’s poetic visions and emotional universe. We speak to the creative mind to explore her expressive language. I decided to found Or.nami in a particular moment of my life. I had just finished my last job which didn’t end up very well. It did take me a few months to transform my thinking…

“WE REMOVED ALL SUPERFLUOUS DOORWAYS AND SIMPLIFIED THE CONNECTION BETWEEN EACH AREA TO CURATE A DESIGNATED LANGUAGE TO INTERWEAVE THE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACES” It’s almost every creative’s dream to craft with carte blanche. A strong client relationship and an open mind certainly paves ways for endless possibilities throughout the design journey. Architect Sophie Dries of the Paris-based namesake design firm recalls one of her recent residential projects fondly, “The homeowners are both avid street art collectors in their 40s and have an affinity for colours and the idea of mixing the old and new. They were really open-minded and had only requested to maintain the Haussmannian spirit with modernized aspects tailored for themselves and their two sons.” It was clear to Sophie and her team that outfitting spacious day rooms…

“A FOCUS ON UNIQUE AND HAND-CRAFTED FINISHES IS EVIDENT THROUGHOUT” Spread over three levels, Shutter House in the suburb of Wembley in Perth, is a 6,768-square-foot concrete residence that received its namesake from the unique shutter mechanism of its battened timber facade. “This mechanical shutter system – which is the nucleus of our design concept – imbues the home with movement and animates its interaction with the street front,” says Alessandra French, director of State of Kin, the Perth-based architectural and interior design studio that built and furnished the house. The mechanical façade enables the interiors of the house to remain sequestered and private but still open enough that its residents can enjoy unobstructed views of a lake nearby. The project had begun as a speculative collaboration for Alessandra and…

Since 1996, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and 22-time GRAMMY award-winner, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has been a dominant force in popular culture. With multiple businesses and accolades across the recording industry and strong relationships with global investment leaders, Jay-Z personifies the American Dream. In 2008, he founded entertainment agency Roc Nation as a joint venture with Live Nation, which is a full-fledged entertainment company housing a record label, talent agency, philanthropy, school, apparel touring and concerts production company. Encompassing offices in New York, London, Nashville, and Los Angeles, the company unveiled its New York City headquarters last summer, and the result is a true feast for the senses. They turned to Jeffrey Beers International, who was tasked with the vision to “capture and express the hip, modern, industry leading culture…

LOCATION: BARNET, LONDON MIX-USED DEVELOPMENT Poly Developments and Holdings Group is unveiling its latest residential project The Plaza Collection in Mill Hill in the London borough of Barnet – an upper-middle class neighbourhood in London. The area is deemed equivalent to Kowloon Tong in Hong Kong thanks to its rich lifestyle offerings and accessibility to first class education institutions. Surrounded by abundant greenery, Mill Hill features more than 700 design-led one and two bedroom residential units done by award-winning interior design studio Michaelis Boyd. Each apartment enjoys a balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interior with natural light, while each house is fashioned with a blend of warm wood tones, characterful colours and smart industrial accents inspired by the rolling countryside of Mill Hill and its deep history. The…