Indholdsfortegnelse for August 2018 i Home Journal

1. TEN DEGREES OF SEPARATION See how Shanghai design firm TOWOdesign used simple geometry to enhance sightlines and the sense of space within this 430sqft apartment. 2. BLING RING Designed by Simplex Interiors, this 1,200sqft home in Sham Tseng expresses subtle glamour with its restrained rose gold accents and interplay between light and dark. Discover the great eats, inspiring travel experiences and elegant spaces that are filling our website homejournal.hk this month. 3. GARDEN CITY Pol Fabrega, co-founder of urban farming initiative Rooftop Republic, gives a guide to growing your own greens in the concrete jungle for a sustainable lifestyle. 4. HOME AWAY FROM HOME We round up the best Airbnb listings in Hong Kong for design lovers craving an affordable weekend staycation. 5. NEW HEIGHTS Go behind the design…

PERFECT MATCH Given its immense success in the world of online fashion shopping, it’s only natural that MATCHESFASHION.COM is branching out into homewares, with a brand new, fashion-oriented home goods section. Featuring the likes of Gucci, Calvin Klein, House of Hackney and Carl Aubock, give the online homeware studio a quick browse for your next summer find. matchesfashion.com SIT PRETTY STUA father-and-son team Jesus and Jon Gasca have created the Libera, a sleek armchair with wooden armrests fluidly connected to the legs. The result is a classic silhouette and the mesmerising profile of a floating seat and backrest, held up on both sides. designlink.com.hk MIDAS TOUCH Designed by Eugeni Quitllet, Mirage by pomd’or comprises sink, bath, mirrors and accessories crafted in luxe materials such as Carrara or Marquina marble, accented…

Summer is fast approaching, and it’s time to celebrate the pleasant weather by hosting al fresco dining with loved ones or getting together with family and friends in the great outdoors. For residences with a luxurious outside area – be it a compact patio, an enchanting porch or an infinity pool, build your personal, outdoor getaway by designing with wooden or cement accents. Of course, you can always bring the outside in with botanical prints and nature-inspired colour schemes, too. Whatever your take may be, make sure it embodies relaxation and mindfulness that can truly surpass trends for a timeless look. TREAT THEM RIGHT YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH GENEROUS SEATING SUCH AS AN L-SHAPED SOFA OR A SUMPTUOUS POUF BLURRED BORDERS EMBRACE A PICTURESQUE VIEW BY FLAUNTING IT ALONGSIDE…

A ALTFIELD INTERIORS | Rm 1101, 9 Queen’s Rd Central, Central; tel 2524 4867, altfield.com.hk AMERICAN STANDARD | Flagship Shop, 233 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai; tel 2507 2107 ANTERRA FLORIST | Shop 313, Lee Garden One, 33 Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay; tel 2907 4633, anterra-hk.com AQUA | 29/F & 30/F, 1 Peking Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui; tel 3427 2288, aqua.com.hk ARCHETYPAL | G/F, 15 Moon St, Wan Chai; tel 2320 0580, archetypal.hk ARTELINEA | at colourliving, 333 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai; tel 2295 6263, colourliving.com ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORE | Shop I, B/F, 9 Kingston St, Fashion Walk (entrance at Cleveland St), Causeway Bay; tel 2570 0307 B B&B ITALIA | 31/F, China Online Centre, 333 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai; tel 2295 3612, bebitalia@colourliving.com BARN IN THE CITY | barninthecity.com BOCONCEPT…

HOME CHIC Take Ralph Lauren from the runway to the home with its home fabrics collection now presented at Altfield Interiors showrooms across Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing and Shanghai. The draping and wallcoverings showcase includes selections from Ralph Lauren Home’s Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 collections, such as Southeast Asian batik-inspired patterns and luxe Art Deco prints, as well as special edition fabrics exclusively curated for Altfield. altfield.com.hk IN THE RAW Riding on the back of the global raw food movement, aqua has introduced its new 42 Degrees menu that preserves the freshness of produce by preparing it as reinterpreted Italian cuisine, where none of the five dishes are cooked at above the eponymous temperature. Challenge your taste buds with a meal at the harbourfront restaurant this summer. aqua.com.hk FLY…

“WE AIMED TO CREATE A TRAVEL DESTINATION AND AN ETHEREAL UTOPIA TO ESCAPE THE DAILY HUSTLE.” When a business couple commissioned Amy Chan and Jimmy Li, the chief designers of Hong Kong interior design firm Decor House, to deliver an urban oasis for themselves and their teenage son, they knew they were in good hands. “We have been close friends with the clients long before this project began, so this has given us a great advantage in comprehending their preferences and way of living,” says Amy. “As an avid art and travel lover, the wife has such discerning taste for furniture and interior design. She wanted nothing more than a practical, bright and personal sanctuary infused with natural elements.” Taking it from there, Amy and Jimmy put together an aesthetic…

01. KALDEWEI The freestanding Meisterstüeck Emerso washbasin is made from Kaldewei steel enamel with a harmonious inverse design and flush-fitting waste that reinforces the impression of a fluid shape. 02. ROCA Bring innovation and character into your bathroom with Beyond. The washbasin is made from Fineceramic, a thin but strong and durable ceramic material that renders the basin lightweight with a gently rounded shape. 03. STARON With Staron you can sculpt join-and-grout line-free sinks, bathtubs, vanity tops, and more for a streamlined look. The ultra-smooth, non-porous material creates bacteria- and mould- free bathrooms that are easy to keep clean. 04. VADO Comprising faucets, shower and accessories, Omika boasts strong clean lines and slim, minimalist silhouettes. The Jo Love-designed collection enhances bathrooms and personal wellbeing by delivering a sensory spa experience.…

Summer and the outdoors go hand in hand – this month it’s all about soaking up the sun and feeling your spirits lift with the azure blue sky. The kids are all out, so the longer golden days should be spent enjoying a well-deserved break with them and relishing in family bonding. Naturally, we dedicate this issue to celebrating the great outdoors, children and the natural environment where we place design at the forefront. In Hong Kong where space is such a luxury, an exterior area is the ultimate indulgence. We chat to two landscape experts in Report (Pg 71), who share their expert tips on how to incorporate this at home, and showcase a selection of patio furniture, nature-inspired accessories and planters in Shopping (Pg 49) to get your…

For most of us, formal education begins the day we set foot in a classroom. For youngsters at Malvern College Pre-School, this much remains true – save for the part where the classroom is defined by four walls. A spacious, linear volume on the ground level of Coronation Circle, Malvern’s 8,000sqft floor size is carefully distributed, with non-teaching areas – the staff office, storage and restrooms – adjacent to the mall, and the remaining space dedicated to the open-plan “classroom.“ The learning areas weave fluidly around three large pillars, as though a stream ambling across the room. These spaces transform according to use – the Play Hut, for instance, can at any given time be a kitchen or restaurant, a flower or pet shop, a hospital or an animal clinic.…

“It all came together very easily; things naturally fitted into place,” explains architect Greg Truen (of the acclaimed firm SAOTA Architecture and Design) about the process behind his and wife Liz’s holiday home at Silver Bay along South Africa’s West Coast. “It was dictated firstly by the site itself, which drops down towards the sea. Choosing to locate the living area on the upper level to maximise the views and to see the shoreline, and placing the bedrooms and a playroom downstairs for a walk-to-the-beach connection, was almost automatic.” More than that, the couple wanted the entire upstairs area (indoors and out) to enjoy as close a relationship as possible with the unsurpassable ocean views and the natural surroundings of beach, sea, dunes and fynbos. This extended to creating wind-free…

At the newly rejuvenated Tower Wing of Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, Buds by Shangri-La is set to create more good reasons to bring the kids along for the ride. Making room for children while families travel, the 2,150sqm activity space features a colourful array of climbs, slides, and ball pits, as well as four themed rooms for young impressionable minds to run wild. There’s Muddy, a fully stocked arts and crafts room; Stage, the budding performer’s arena complete with a mic and grand piano; Bake, a fully equipped kitchen for both children and parents to enjoy cooking and baking sessions; and Party Room, for special celebrations. Occupying the Tower Wing’s first floor, Buds has been thoughtfully designed for families with young children. Recharge Café lets parents enjoy a coffee while waiting…

CREATE THE ILLUSION OF SPACE WITH A FULL-LENGTH SLIDING MIRROR 01. iLIVING The German Design Award-winning Raumplus S1200AIR sliding door system is made to exacting standards, featuring a full-length mirror that gives the illusion of more space in the room. 02. ZODIAC The Palma by Vibia comprises two opal blown-glass half spheres joined together by an aluminium ring in graphite or white. Dimmable LEDs emit a diffused light to create a convivial ambience indoors and outside. 03. BOCONCEPT Transform an ordinary bed into a luxurious sanctuary with the Gent headboard, boasting a voluminous shape with grandiose lines and distinct dimensions. 04. HUNTER DOUGLAS Duette Honeycomb Shades improve room acoustics, reduce outside noise, and can be opened from the top, bottom or set anywhere in between for a balance of light…