Innehållsförteckning för July 2020 från Home Journal

What is great design? This is what we explore in this issue, through our first of its kind cross brand collaboration between the Asia Designers Community (ADC) and some of the most beloved brands. Through our curation, we have paired eight designers with each of these top industry brands encompassing a similar philosophy, and realize that when creative synergy is unleashed, the sky is the limit. Throughout the cover and video shoots last month, we witnessed what true professionals these designers are (I mean professional not only in their careers but also as communicators, presenters and actors) as they spoke of their passions, their ethos, their expertise and how this seamlessly merges with each of the brands they are representing. The result is an explosion of chemistry – with brand…

“IT WAS IMPERATIVE TO ME THAT I RESPECTED THE HISTORY OF THE APARTMENT AND RETAINED ITS CHARM” A stone’s throw away from Hyde Park in London sits a historic 19th-century building, owned by a Kuwaiti family since 1972. After a minor touch-up in 1990, it was left untouched until they approached Nebihe Cihan Studio to carry out a full renovation in the fall of 2019. Having always been passionate about vintage architecture, Nebihe Cihan explains that for her, old is gold. “When I first saw the apartment, I fell in love with the original parts and wanted to merge those elements with the new.” She continues, “my client told me she had very nice memories in this apartment, which was one of the reasons behind preserving the old elements and…

More than ever, safaris are having their moment. They offer an escape from polluted environments and an opportunity to live a «SLOW LIFE» (an acronym for sustainable, local, organic, wellness, learning, inspiring, fun, experiences). They are an iconic African experience, and the beauty of nature means that every safari is different. You’ll never see the same thing twice. And surely the more sustainable, the more luxurious – minimising our impact on the environment and respecting the local communities undoubtedly constitute the new luxury travel. Completely immersed in nature and design, Xigera («Kee-jera») is a safari lodge like no other as one of the most anticipated new luxury hotel openings of 2020. With its architectural design still kept tightly under wraps, the 100% solar powered property is a legacy project and…

ROSE HILL AN ART DECO HOME THAT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF OLD NEW YORK LOCATION: MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CONDOMINIUMS Rose Hill is the brand new full-service, 45-story luxury condominium tower at 30 East 29th Street in Manhattan's coveted NoMad neighbourhood. Developed by the legendary Rockefeller Group, Rose Hill is the firm's first residential tower in its hometown. It pays tribute to their greatest creation through its Art Deco-inspired design by the award-winning New York-based architecture and design firm CetraRuddy. Residence 39A is a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home boasting 1,656 sq ft of space. The apartment offers exquisite north, west and south exposures as well as a beautiful and private 81 sq ft terrace, perfect for watching the sunset, getting fresh air or having an afternoon cocktail. In addition to private…

England and Scotland are home to some of the world’s most iconic monuments. From heritage sites to modern high-rises, these structures have not only continued to lure international travellers in waves but serve as powerful muses for artists and architects in search of inspiration. Ingeniously crafted, they also stand as comprehensive records of the various stylistic preferences that defined each period. However, if they were given a chance to be renewed by history's greatest artists – what would they look like today, instead? Here, through the vision of TransPennine Express, 12 legendary artists wave their magic wand on 12 landmarks with new digitally-enhanced facades. BEETHAM TOWER: LE CORBUSIER Boasting a striking glass-panelled facade that reflects the changing sunlight, the 47-storey Beetham Tower designed by architect Ian Simpson in 2006 stands…

When the garden is filled with flowers, I like to make them part of a strong display on the table, using a plain white linen, or a gently patterned cloth to offset them. It is important to use seasonally appropriate flowers when laying tables throughout the year. Seasonal flowers should reflect the type of food you will be offering, as well as the style of the table you will be setting. The classic summer flower for England is the rose, so the pink roses cut from my garden are refreshed and used all the time with my blue and white porcelain. They are a match made in heaven! Before a meal, we love serving canapés and drinks in the garden. We prepare various delicious canapés using seasonal treats from our…

When it comes to decorating your home, you may find the idea of combining “urban” and “rustic” hard to digest. It is indeed true however that the two seemingly polarized concepts can contribute to a sustainable and alluring scene that exceeds all expectations. To master the style, you should focus on simplicity and utilize recurring motifs such as clean lines and irregular textures. Meanwhile, don’t shy away from blending in edgy vibes and juxtaposing unusual materials to evoke authenticity and a sense of rawness. This elemental feel can be achieved through neutral colour palettes and basic materials like reclaimed wood to add a restful warmth to your personal sanctuary. Feel free to throw in bohemian and vintage statement pieces to enhance that “country-meets-city” look. Flip through the following pages to…

When a young family of four – consisting of a well-travelled couple acquainted with a bustling way of life and their two elementary school-aged boys – decided to build their dream home out in a quaint village in suburban Moscow, they had only one request in mind: the house had to look modern. "They are real citizens of a big city who are always in a rush, so the family nest had to be comfortable, appropriate for the kids and their parents but still stylish," says Alexander Kozlov, who founded Alexander Kozlov Interiors alongside designer Anastasia Blagodarnaya over 15 years ago. Known for their fully bespoke projects around the world that span architecture and interior design, the duo was tapped by the couple to create their residence from the ground…

FROM NEW DIMENSIONS OF SHOWERING TO ORGANIC FAUCETS AND FLOW MODES 01. AXOR & HANSGROHE The Croma E and Rainfinity shower range from Hansgrohe open up a new dimension of showering with outstanding spray technology and temperature control, while the AXOR Edge faucets are produced using a diamond-tipped cutting machine more often seen in aerospace. 02. TOTO With the desire to bring a new breeze to the bathroom experience, the new GB19 faucet series marries traditional Japanese culture and architectural craftsmanship. The set contains six different styles, each inspired by iconic Japanese symbols like samurai swords and Torii gates. 03. COLOURLIVING COLOURLIVING's bath product of the year is Dornbracht's AQUAMOON. Available in three versions, this luxury shower provides a multisensory water experience, offering four flow modes and mood lighting to…