Innehållsförteckning för January/February 2021 från Home Journal

What’s going on?! We’ve commenced 2021 on a more dismal note than the beginning of last year, and much as we’ve aspired for peace and stability, it looks like the uncertainty will still be ongoing for awhile. I trust that during these times, many of us have had the opportunity to do some deeper reflecting, to reset our purpose and priorities. I’m no exception, and it is with mixed emotions that I announce this will be the final issue that I manage. At this juncture, my instrumental deputy editor, Nikey Cheng and dedicated designer Queenie Ho will also be departing Home Journal, both talents embarking on bright new adventures. We wish them nothing but the very best and I’m confident our paths will cross again soon. Without further ado, we…

Our perceptions of the world and things that were once familiar to us are constantly shaped and reinvented by the ever-evolving technology. While design can be a subjective notion, creatives from around the globe have been working relentlessly to imbue designated surroundings with their unique aesthetic responses. Huang Jianfeng, founder and creative director of ONE-CU Interior Design Lab, believes that a successful design solution and consulting service relies heavily on the narrative between time and space. When the creative practice was tasked to conceive an original identity for Hangzhou Vanke to set the property sales center apart from its kind, it was a natural decision to tailor a bespoke design language that could evolve with time. “Conventional property sales centers can no longer satisfy the demands of modern consumers. Advanced…

Some of us create art for the pure joy of it. For others, something inside needs release; the desire to express emotions, communicate, and enrich as well as convey things they can't share in other ways. It can also be a type of therapy or a form of meditation - a cathartic process. Says visual artist Jennifer Louise Martin, "Art is my way of being and living in this world, and sometimes surviving. It's my first language, how I express my inner feelings and thoughts and connect with other humans and also how I navigate through difficulties and strong emotions." Jennifer's work explores the desire for unattainable beauty encouraged by sleek advertising -airbrushing out any flaws and creating an unrealistic and unhealthy image of beauty that she feels negatively affects…

This year is a very unusual and challenging year and everyone is learning to adapt to changes and the new normal. Travel is certainly being missed, but at the same time, I have spent more time at home organizing and decluttering things. Seeing my photos taken at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (GMB) which I went with my family a year ago brings back memories full of art and culinary delights. GMB is a renowned museum inaugurated in 1997. The Frank Genry designed architecture is iconic and beautiful, while the collection of the museum artworks is world-renowned. Biblao is a post-industrial city where its revitalization plans and development has turned the city from dying to attraction. Nowadays, with a population of about 350,000, Biblao is the economic, social and cultural centre of…

Immerse PITCH PERFECT If you want powerful sound, innovative design and genuine cinema-like experience at home, take a gander at the Beolab 90 range by Bang & Olufsen. The loudspeaker features 18 scan-speak drivers with 8200 watts of precision power placed in carefully defined directions for maximum acoustic performance. Available in custom finishes and colours, Beolab 90 is your ultimate home speaker system that doubles as an work of art. bang-olufsen.com LIVEN UP YOUR HOME WITH ARTSY WINDOW TREATMENTS AND WALLPAPER KEEP IT WARM Wrap yourself in the comfort of Hodsoll McKenzie fabrics. Presented by textile provider Zimmer + Rohde, the Hodsoll McKenzie collection translates the British classic aesthetics and motifs into sophisticated interior decoration fabrics with a modern flare. Made of linen, silk, wool and cotton, the Hodsoll McKenzie collection…

The brief was simple, to convert a historic townhouse dating back to circa 1877-1880 into four luxury residences for resale. Reveals designer Laura Hamnett, who was tasked with transforming these spaces, “we worked with the architect to completely strip it out, so it was just the shell, virtually removing all walls and floors but retaining the original grand staircase and stained-glass windows in the stairwell. We then painstakingly designed every interior architectural element to bring it back to life.” She continues, “we always design developments with an imagined buyer in mind, as it is more natural for us to design with a personal approach. From past experience in this particular Kensington location, we made an assumption that the buyers were likely to be young European professionals, however it’s important to…

“WE AIMED TO EVOKE THE FEEL OF A LUXURY RESIDENCE WHERE COMFORT, CREATIVITY AND CHARACTER COLLIDE” When London-based interior design and architecture studio Fiona Barratt Interiors was approached to envision an inclusive environment for a hotel penthouse apartment at K11 Artus, Fiona Barratt-Campbell, the award-winning designer and founder of the creative practice, knew that an art-infused living environment was the way forward. “To encompass the philosophy of K11’s Artisanal Movement, we aimed to evoke the feel of a luxury residence where comfort, creativity and character collide,” says Fiona. “The home away from home is at once familiar, personal, inclusive and inspiring while appealing to a wide demographic of high net worth, creative individuals.” Featuring three double ensuite bedrooms, an open plan kitchen, a dining and living area, and a designated…

KEEP YOUR HOME WELL-LIT WITH LIGHTING DESIGNS THAT COMBINE FORM AND FUNCTION 01. ZODIAC LIGHTING Designed by Ichiro Iwasaki, VIBIA latest collection – Flat – features distinctive, disc-shaped diffusers that produce extraordinary lighting effect. The collection comes with four subdued finishes including white, green, terracotta, and black, perfectly fitting into any space. 02. BOMMA Soap pendant by BOMMA reminiscent of soap bubbles takes glassmaking to a whole new level. The handblown lamp features a metallic sheen that turns into translucent and iridescent hues when the light is on. 03. ROCHE BOBOIS The design-forward Mariposa floor lamp by Roche Bobois effortlessly accents any room with taste and style. The angled floor lamp features a wavy lampshade made of striped black and white cotton, enveloping an illuminating sphere made of sanded Pyrex…

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A comfortable living environment or a productive work-space that evokes joy is becoming more crucial than ever. While we encounter an array of colours during our daily life, we often find ourselves driven by instinct – we are attracted to or driven off by certain shades as they embody varied vibration and frequency that exude different energies. Nurture an optimistic and positive ambience through a purposeful execution, and you can enjoy the abundance of beneficial qualities each colour brings. Adorn a neutral canvas with purple to invoke peace and wisdom, red to drive enthusiasm and vitality, light yellow and pale tones to soothe the weary soul, or blue to boost concentration and rejuvenation. Here, we handpick a list of exquisite items to inject new life into your everyday spaces. HJ…

“The client loves soft hues and soft materials… Cosiness was a key requirement- sofas that are actually comfortable- as well as lots of upholstery and extra pillows!” shares interior decorator Lucia Tait Tolani about her newest project. This project gracefully showcases the beautiful blending of comfort and style, whilst meeting a family’s functional requirements. “We wanted to keep things warm and neutral, but wanted to use an array of fabrics. It also had to be child friendly, with three little ones under the age of seven at home! We moved from London, so preferred a modern but cosy English countryside feel. We also took inspiration from our travels; including the Firmdale Hotels, Villa Feltrinelli, and various safari lodges,” says the client. Located on Tregunter Path, the interior design of the…

LOCATION: BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, USA CONDOMINIUM Developed by Harbor East Management Group and co-developer, general contractor, and property manager Bozzuto, Liberty Harbor East is a 22-story, 282-unit luxury residence on the Baltimore waterfront. Interior design and architecture firm Stonehill Taylor is behind the interior design for the project’s model apartments, model private condominiums, two lobbies with double ceiling heights, a 9th floor lounge and library, club room, and a sweeping 21,000 sq. ft. outdoor deck and pool overlooking the city's harbour. In seeking out the essence of the location as it does with all its projects, Stonehill Taylor has pulled inspiration from the waterfront, revealed by subtle nautical motifs throughout this property. It has crafted a look and feel that references modern boating vessels shown through artful details using natural materials…