Innehållsförteckning för February 2017 från Home Journal

1. SIMPLE ALLURE A long, minimal flat was realised by Norm Architects on the border of a working farm in Suffolk. 2. BE MY VALENTINE Think outside the box and treat your loved one with one of our selected design pieces. 3. CONTINENTAL TRAVELS Historic sites, days on bikes and really, really great pasta: we highlight some sexy new spots for your next Euro-trip. 4. MASTER WORKS Following the announcement that the MAD Architects-designed Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open in Los Angeles, we look back at some of the Chinese architecture firm’s best works. 5. ROMANTIC GETAWAYS Why venture far afield when you can enjoy a sumptuous staycation close to home? Celebrate Valentine’s Day with one of these romantic packages right here in Hong Kong. Visit our website…

pick TAKING SHAPE Danish design brand Haeng’s eponymous pendant collection ensures the ultimate in personalisation with geometric modules in wood, cork, hardened glass and handmade felt from merino wool. Comprising eight pre-designed configurations, all parts are made and manufactured in Scandinavia. AROMATIC ART Show your affection for that special someone on Valentine’s Day with diptyque’s limited edition Rosa Mundi collection. In collaboration with French domino paper creator and restorer Antoinette Poisson, the perfume brand has created two exclusive motifs – floral and geometric – for the series, guaranteeing olfactory and visual enjoyment alike. pick OOPS A DAISY Berlin-based Yuue Design turns damaged possessions into unexpected objects with the Oops lamp collection. The series includes two iterations of pendant lights that actively challenge our conventional understanding; just as you pull the…

Since launching in 1999, Hong Kong-based design studio AB Concept has earned a reputation in the industry as a top choice for leading hoteliers, luxury developers and high-end restaurants. So upon stepping into La Corniche Villa, it’s a pleasant surprise to uncover how artistically and organically the dynamic founders and designers, Ed Ng and Terence Ngan, have approached this interior project. There’s the understated luxury of space, materials and fittings that’s found in all of AB Concept’s projects – but beyond that, there are the personal touches and consideration for the homeowners’ lifestyle, which ensure this is truly a home away from home. The initial brief was to create something private and family-centric for seasonal getaways and as a venue for gatherings. Ed and Terence took their main inspiration from…

3 YA DESIGN ASSOCIATES | 3yadesign.com A AB CONCEPT | abconcept.net ALILA ANJI | alilahotels.com/anji ALTFIELD INTERIORS | Room 1101, 9 Queen’s Rd Central, Central; tel 2524 4867, altfield.com.hk ARCHETYPAL | G/F, 15 Moon St, Wan Chai; tel 2320 0580, archetypal.hk A.STYLE | G/F, 48 Tung St, Sheung Wan; tel 2803 0642, astyle.com.hk AYTM | aytm.dk B BELMOND HOTEL CIPRIANI | belmond.com BLOCHER BLOCHER PARTNERS | blocherblocher.com BOCONCEPT | 73 Wyndham St, Central; tel 2668 0027 or Shop 118, Level 1, HomeSquare, 138 Sha Tin Rural Committee Rd, Sha Tin; tel 3468 7102, boconcept.hk BOSE | Shop 2011, ifc Mall, 1 Harbour View St, Central; tel 3100 0080 or Shop 809-10, Times Square, Causeway Bay; tel 2836 3181 or Shop G42, Park Lane Shopper’s Blvd, 111-181 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha…

There are very few places in the world where cultures merge and influences interact the way they do in Hong Kong. A true convergence of East and West, the city is a product of its provenance and position, inspiring inhabitants to embrace the aesthetic impact that their immediate environment has on them. Take this family’s vibrant abode as an example: realised by designers Anne-Julie Barnes and Janet Douro of By Nomade Ltd, it is a spectacular showcase of how the synthesis of Asian and European styles can manifest in impeccable interiors. "Three years ago, we were contacted by a family who had just bought this property in the heart of Happy Valley, overlooking the racetrack," recalls Janet. "They were looking for a full renovation and a tailor-made layout to suit…

India’s architectural legacy is steeped in history, culture and religion. From Jaipur’s lavish City Palace (constructed from red and pink sandstone) to the spectacular symmetry of the subcontinent’s most celebrated structure, the Taj Mahal, and the Group of Monuments at Hampi (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), buildings across the redolent peninsula evoke influence, romance and mysticism. However, these qualities aren’t exclusive to ancient marvels. Contemporary projects excite the senses in equal measure; take this stunning family home on the outskirts of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat as an example. Designed by the Indian office of German architecture and design firm Blocher Blocher Partners, the arresting abode is set amid a vast, verdant garden and has been built according to the age-old architectural philosophy of vastu shastra, which translates literally…

GIVE YOUR SPACE AN ASIAN TOUCH WITH ACCENTS AND ACCESSORIES SUCH AS SCREENS AND FIGURES 01. DIMENSIONE CHI WING LO Truly timeless, these furnishings are contemporary art pieces – versatile, elegant and meticulously crafted by artisans. The KOTO armchairs flank the OLOS glass table, pictured above. Available at Farrington Interiors 02. LLADRO Lladro’s striking samurai warrior figurine is a porcelain masterpiece, crafted with unique hand-etched details. Representing courage and nobility, this legendary warrior makes a wonderfully decorative guardian for your home. 03. ALTFIELD INTERIORS Bring a touch of Japanese design’s famed intricacy and fine detailing into your home with this stunning four-panel hand-painted screen. Available from Altfield Galleries 04. OVO The Flo coffee table offers the perfect blend of tradition and modernity, made from solid seared oak with blackened steel…

There are few regions which embody the depth of tradition and history we possess in Asia. This is why, to celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day, we look to the East for timeless design inspiration this month. Day to day, we are so engrossed in the frenetic lifestyle of our city that never sleeps, it’s a relief to go home to a peaceful abode that affords escape from the never-ending rush. Asian-themed interiors accomplish exactly that by ushering in harmony and balance. The beauty of the natural world is a common thread tying together design customs across the continent, as is a sense of elegance and integrity. The style also has an exotic edge, but at the same time feels restful and approachable. We discover the universal appeal of…

Mark Bickerstaffe, director of new product development for Kohler in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, shares his insights into the power of beauty, creativity and culture on bathroom and kitchen design at the storied American brand. Asia is a massively important market in every way – not just as a place to sell, but as a place to influence us. We have studios here; if you’re going to be able to do really relevant creative work, you can’t be based remotely. We love the influence of culture on our creativity, on our business and brand. You only get that if you’re here, if you’re really immersed in it. There are some really exciting things going on today in Asia with re-emerging cultural expression – and that’s fascinating. For us, that’s…

Kyoto, Japan to Claremont, California to Geneva, Switzerland – this is the global journey that ultimately led Japan-born Setsuko Nagasawa to the 20th arrondissement of Paris, where she now lives. Originally built at the beginning of the 20th century as a stable, her home was a printing house before Setsuko moved into the building in 2005. Largely untouched on the outside, the most significant update is that it has now been divided into three separate terraced homes; Setsuko lives in the middle one. Upon entering the classic metal gates a unique sense of calm settles in. Large cobblestones grace the courtyard and all three inhabitants have decided to use potted plants as partitions, rather than fences or other barriers. When Setsuko found this place, she swiftly decided she wanted…