Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2018 i Home Journal

Enamour CENTENNIAL PURSUIT For a century, Riva 1920 has produced beautiful wooden furniture from its workshop in Italy, creating quality pieces in classical and contemporary designs. Now run by third-generation brothers Maurizio and Davide Riva, the brand has launched in Hong Kong through the exclusive distributorship of Nature Evolution, with a showroom on Hollywood Road. natureevolution.com.hk LAVISH FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITH THE CHICEST OF PRESENTS UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE CHECK MATE Luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta has launched a holiday collection of exquisitely made pieces for the home, perfect for gifting or for keeps. More often rendered in its sumptuous leather goods, the label's signature intrecciato pattern makes an appearance in a selection of photo frames, placemats, paper baskets and sterling silver accessories. bottegaveneta.com REAL SIMPLE Rooted in the Scandinavian design…

“Not only by migration do cities change completely, but the countryside also changes,” says architect David Gianotten. “As long as these changes keep coming, the countryside will change with us, and will probably be even more advanced technologically than the city itself.” It’s the day before the Ambassadors Ball 2018, the fund-raising gala by the Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design’s grant-giving initiative, Design Trust. Gianotten, managing partner of the luminary architectural firm, Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), is taking a precious hour off to elaborate on this year’s theme. We’re at the Lobby Lounge at the Kerry Hotel. Marisa Yiu, Design Trust co-founder and executive director, tells us about their partnership with OMA – Gianotten and Rem Koolhaas, legendary architect and founder of OMA, have been invited to serve as…

Patterns often inspire trepidation in interior design professionals, and with good reason: with so much potential to go wrong, it’s no wonder that most designers often forgo it entirely, instead opting for the reassuring and unfailing simplicity of minimalism. Not for Catherine Bourquin. As one half of the husband-and-wife-led Atelier B Limited, Catherine has always had an eye for patterns, often incorporating them in earnest via characterful wallpapers dotted throughout previous projects. Yet, it wasn’t until her latest commission to create an abode for the respective families of a brother and sister, as well as their mother, that her talent for mixing and matching patterns came into full bloom. Located on Kadoorie Avenue, this project concerned two 1,600sqft adjoining apartments – one half for the brother, the brother’s wife and…

In the heart of the countryside on the outskirts of Lille, France, interior decorator Rachel Coppens welcomes us into her home. A former stable transformed into a house for a growing family of three, the structure features a cathedral roof and exposed framework that contribute to its rustic charm. “As soon as I saw this place, I knew that I had found our home,” she says. “It has everything – volume, untouched space and nature.” Rachel and her husband, who had previously resided in a former silk factory in the centre of Lille, were looking to relocate to the country in time for the birth of their first child when they came across the barn. It clearly required plenty of work and a little bit of luck – but Rachel…

Chaotic last-minute shopping and plummeting temperatures aside, there are scores of opportunities to have a smooth, memorable experience in New York at Christmastime. Expect the city’s ever-evolving mix of venerable institutions and imaginative new establishments to be in full holiday swing as soon as December rolls around, setting the stage for an enchanting season ahead. STAY Staying on Fifth Avenue means being within striking distance of the riveting store displays by Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys and Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as quite a few sights, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and Central Park. Still among New York’s most iconic hotels, The Plaza, a National Historic Landmark, has over 100 years of impeccable service under its belt and spares no expense in highlighting the season’s…

CHERIE YIP | FOUNDER AND FLORIST, THE SPRING IS HERE There’s an inseparable bond between fashion, interior design and floral arrangement – trends might be ephemeral, but they always have a way of coming back. VIRGILIO MARTÍNEZ | CHEF-OWNER, ICHU PERU I love cooking but I also love experiencing a restaurant, so when I cook, I also want to feel the way you feel when you’re seated in the restaurant. MARISA YIU | CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DESIGN TRUST Is researching the history of pre-digital neon signs relevant? Of course –_our history is about knowledge, it’s about culture. DAVID GIANOTTEN | ARCHITECT & MANAGING PARTNER, OMA An architect always needs to be engaged in the present, understanding what the present delivers for the future.…

NATURE EVOLUTION recently welcomed the Hong Kong launch of RIVA 1920 – an Italian furniture brand founded in 1920 that is helmed by third-generation brothers, Maurizio and Davide Riva – to its boutique on Hollywood Road. The RIVA 1920 portfolio includes the Authentic Living Collection, which is made in collaboration with Lamborghini and renowned designer, Karim Rashid. This collection – like all RIVA 1920 collections – celebrates the beauty of solid wood and “Made in Italy”. “Wood is like a portrait, a piece of art that you can’t replace,” said Davide Riva, who is also the director of production. “Wood sleeps but never rests, so you need to find a strategy in order to give shape to a piece of wood, according to its capability and its characteristic.” He further…

ENTER A FRESH NEW YEAR WITH BRAZILIAN TILES AND INTUITIVE SEATING 01. FIRED EARTH Bring pizzazz to your decor with Azahar tiles, inspired by Portuguese designs and São Luis de Maranhão, the city of tiles in Brazil. 02. NATUZZI ITALIA Revive features a responsive compensating mechanism that intuitively responds to your body’s movement. Available in 10 styles, two sizes, and upholstery in a range of colours. 03. TEKA IOVEN, the latest multifunctional model from Teka’s new Wish range, makes cooking a breeze with its 5” built-in TFT screen, 70L capacity and up to 50 programmed recipes. The patented HydroClean® PRO system removes grease and dirt quickly and easily. 04. SONY The BRAVIA 4K HDR MASTER Series Z9F LCD TV houses a powerful Picture Processor X1™ Ultimate that enhances colour, brightness…

Cæcilia Lindhardt, an interior design consultant based in Copenhagen, isn’t the kind of person who presents her family with a perfectly decorated home on December 1. Instead, the festive season generally sneaks up on her and her husband, Jesper, and their children, Olivia, 8, Lulu, 5, and Charlie, 1 – one Christmas accessory at a time, until December 22, when she concludes her decorating process and the family opens the doors to their home for an annual Christmas party. “It’s one of the highlights of the season, as we get to see all the people special to us and wish each other a merry Christmas,” says Cæcilia. “It’s a great way to end the year.” It’s easy to feel the spirit of the holidays within the villa. High ceilings, accent…

“IT’S VERY IMPORTANT THAT A HOME REFLECTS YOUR LIFESTYLE AND YOUR PERSONALITY” Roland Lam has always been a fan of architecture and interior design, but the management consultant has decidedly taken the time to pursue his true passion. Consulting for a telecommunications company by day, Roland moonlights as a designer, working on projects that include friends’ residences, the office of the company he consults for – “we moved into a new office, and I designed the whole space” – and his most personal project yet, his home in Tuen Mun. “We spend a lot of time at home, with friends,” says Roland, who grew up in Canada and now resides in Hong Kong with his wife, Iris, a florist and architectural model maker. “Especially in Hong Kong, it’s nice to…

They say it’s the thought that counts when it comes to gift-giving. For any holiday enthusiast, though, what could be more enchanting than packaging as delicate as the surprises wrapped within? Cherie Yip, the founder of Hong Kong-based floral studio The Spring Is Here, experiments with her flair for nature through gnarly, textured branches and foliage in a bevy of gift boxes and bags, injecting a breath of fresh air into otherwise predictable wrapping ideas. “I was still working as a designer when I first established The Spring Is Here, but the business expanded so quickly that I wasn’t able to keep up with both sides anymore,” says Cherie. “And that’s when I decided to wholeheartedly dive into the world of flowers and plants.” While her career has taken a…

Pick! FINK – THE ART OF LIVING 01. FINK – THE ART OF LIVING Lend extra cheer to dressing the festive Christmas table with Fink – The Art of Living's beautiful products, including this silver-plated candleholder and fine bone china plates. 02. ROCHE BOBOIS If you’re on the prowl for a unique Christmas gift, then consider the Panthere vase. The blown-glass vases come in a seductive black or earthy brown hue, and are adorned with gold-coloured metal panthers. 03. LALIQUE Lalique glass-makers utilise unparalleled expertise on this stunning handcrafted Owl decanter, depicting the elusive bird in exquisite bas-relief in satin-finished crystal against swirling waves. 04. LLADRO The adorable Better Together candle set features two matt porcelain candle holders with two different aromatic candles. Lee releases an aroma of white flowers…