Indholdsfortegnelse for January - February 2020 i Home Journal

Timeless yet strong, refined yet characterful and modern – the interplay between these seemingly contrasting elements is beautifully expressed in the couture creations of Minotti. Established in 1948 by Alberto Minotti, the brand has evolved from a small artisan workshop into one of the world’s most renowned interior design houses, with its finely crafted furnishings and alluring Made-in-Italy aesthetic adorning many stylish spaces and residences. To Roberto Minotti, Alberto’s son and the brand’s co-CEO today, this evolutionary path has been rooted in the principle of “innovation in the spirit of continuity”. The recent Salone del Mobile Milano Shanghai showcased the brand’s 2019 collection – a highly dynamic, multifaceted melange of sofas, chairs, coffee tables, bookcases, rugs and more designed by the studio, as well as in collaboration with top international…

Located more than 6,000 miles apart, the two locations of Amelia – the feted Michelin-starred European restaurant helmed by chef Paulo Airaudo on the edge of San Sebastián, Spain and its newly minted outpost in Hong Kong – have at least one thing in common: they both overlook each city’s most beautiful sea views. “Amelia’s original location is coastal and in Hong Kong, you’ve probably got the most prime location for a restaurant,” says Madeleine Ashwin, interior designer at Slinc Design, who alongside founder Sue Loughry collaborated closely with Mitchel Squires’s team at architectural and design firm Mitchel Squires & Associates to conceive this highly anticipated Asian debut. Perched on the edge of shopping complex Harbour City and right on the waterfront, the stunning 130-seat space is wrapped by iconic…

“WE USED MULTIPLE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIALS TO CREATE A RICHLY LAYERED, VERSATILE SPACE” In Chung Hom Kok, a quiet, low-density neighbourhood on a peninsula midway between Repulse Bay and Stanley, Britta Butler, the founder and principal designer of B Squared Design, has created a serene and rejuvenating home for an American expat family. This 2,750-square-foot, three-story townhouse with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms looks out to tranquil sea views; its interiors were inspired by the clients’ home state of Nebraska in the US. “Nebraska is a place characterised by varied topographies, from rolling hills to treeless prairie land,” says Britta, who worked for five months to complete the interiors of this home with her team. “We referenced this diversity by using a rich mix of textiles and colours while simultaneously keeping…

TOP INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMMES Each year, DesignIntelligence – a respected annual ranking system of America’s academic excellence that focuses on interior design, architecture and landscape architecture – surveys academics and business leaders to determine the universities that best prepare students for careers in these professions. Interior Design, one of the original eight programmes at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), was ranked No. 1 in 2019, marking the seventh time since 2008 that SCAD’s undergraduate and graduate programmes have achieved rankings. Today, the interior design programme is one of the university’s most popular programmes. STRONG CONNECTION WITH GLOBAL INDUSTRY PARTNERS Khoi Vo, the Vice-President of SCAD Hong Kong, shares that the interior design education at SCAD covers all the angles of the profession including design thinking, creative problem solving,…

OEO STUDIO “We’re like yin-and-yang or black-and-white,” says Thomas Lykke, Copenhagen-based OEO Studio’s founder and head of design, describing the partnership between managing partner Anne-Marie Buemann and himself. “Our competences are entirely different, as I’m the creative one and she is so pragmatic, so she basically excels at everything I’m absolutely bad at.” The former interiors editor at Wallpaper magazine established the award-winning multidisciplinary practice in 2003 with an aim to revitalise Danish design, as seen in dining destinations such as the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Inua in Tokyo and a wealth of meticulous objects that reflect a lived-in sensibility, he continues, “Denmark has such a long history of quality design and inspiring architecture, but it seemed that the majority of its world-renowned creations came out of the older times ranging from…

01. GORENJE Gorenje by Ora Ïto merges simple beauty and intelligent technology with a streamline, monochrome design featuring extraordinary details. The collection comprises fridge-freezer, oven, induction hob, microwave oven, and extractor hood for modern living. 02. CANDY With its 19” touch screen display, integrated door camera that lets you monitor the cooking process without opening the door, LED lights, Wi-Fi connectivity and simply-Fi app, the Watch-Touch oven makes cooking smart, intuitive and fun. 03. UNICO UNICO specialises in professional home kitchens. From the Cooking System with four-burner range, Chinese wok range, electric oven and exhaust hood, to the Square1 and the Preparation Station, everyday cooking becomes a gourmet delight. 04. EUROCAVE Royale boasts a patented hygro control system that monitors humidity, a woven filter with active charcoal that purifies air,…

“Our mission is to curate beautiful designs that last for a lifetime, not just for the next six months or so,” says the CEO of Boffi| De Padova, Roberto Gavazzi, celebrating the launch of the new Boffi| De Padova Studio at Lee Garden Three in Causeway Bay last November. Famed for its sophisticated interpretation of modern sensibilities, cutting-edge technology and traditional craftsmanship, Boffi has been curating top-notch kitchens, bathrooms and storage systems since 1934. “Back then, Boffi was positioned simply as a kitchen company specialised in crafting contemporary creations,” explains Roberto. “When I joined the company in 1989, my first idea was to take the brand in another direction by incorporating the concept of cabinets into the likes of bathrooms and wardrobes. With such expansion, we were able to open…

George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg met in design school at Ryerson University in their hometown of Toronto back in the mid-1970s. Little did they realise then that more than four decades on, they’d be partners in life and work – and that they’d have created one of the world’s most illustrious architectural and design firms, Yabu Pushelberg. Founded in 1980, the company is now present in 19 countries, with countless iconic projects under its belt, including the Four Seasons Kuwait, the Park Hyatt New York, the London Edition, Hong Kong’s Lane Crawford in IFC Mall and New York’s Bergdorf Goodman. Celebrated for their rich, personalised narrative quality and a sleek, sculptural elegance, the duo have in recent years transposed their sensibility into realms spanning furniture, lighting, apparel and styling, ushering…

“I KNEW EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED TO DO WITH THE SIX SENSES BHUTAN SO I LOOKED FOR TALENTED ARCHITECTS WHO WOULD REALLY LISTEN” Elegant, humble and passionate are a few words to describe Dasho Sangay Wangchuk, a Thimphu-born entrepreneur and the man behind the Six Senses Bhutan. Sangay is married to HRH Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, the daughter of his Majesty, the fourth King of Bhutan. Travelling the world from a young age with his parents, who were involved in hotel industry ventures, instilled an entrepreneurial spirit in him. “I came to the realisation that our country was unique,” he says. “When Aman opened back in 2006, there was a lot of interest globally, but I thought we could do something better, even more magical and groundbreaking in location and…

“THE HOME NARRATES THE STORY OF OUR FAMILY” Perched on the dreamy waterfront suburb of Mosman Bay on Sydney Harbour, this three-storey residential structure sported a very different look just one year ago. “It had a very austere mid-century architectural interior,” explains Laura Cheung, the designer and mastermind behind Hong Kong-based home decor and lifestyle brand Lala Curio, who gave this 4,000sqft, five bed room beloved holiday home for the Cheung family of five a much-needed renovation last year. Born in Sydney, Laura has always had a deep affection for the idyllic Australian capital and regularly visits the city with her entire brood, including husband James Wolf and six-month-old Enso. The revitalisation of this 1950s beachside property, where she can escape the hustle and bustle of city life and relish…

Berlin is a hub for artists, hedonists, hipsters, fashionistas, designers and history buffs, as well as curious urban explorers and luxury travellers. It maintains the unpretentious charm of an international village with a laid-back lifestyle, and has an emphasis on personal freedom and creativity rather than on material wealth and status symbols. Sail through the city centre, taking in the historic sites, or take a longer trip along the Spree and the Landwehr Canal as you travel under dozens of Berlin’s historic bridges. Don’t over-plan and leave a little to serendipity; Berlin has this in spades. SEE Mitte is Berlin’s central borough and home to its world-famous cultural and historical sites, as well as elegant boulevards with beautifully restored pre-war buildings such as the domed Reichstag, Alexanderplatz, Checkpoint Charlie and…