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TRENDS – UPCOMING FAIRS
Celebrating it’s 7th year in May 2016, the
Clerkenwell Design Week will once again
attract the international design community
to this small area of London for three days of
exciting events.
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FAIR REPORT
As the 18th edition of DOMOTEX asia/
CHINAFLOOR closed its doors, this year
welcomed more visitors than ever, who all
hailed to the incredible venue of the Shanghai
New International Expo Center, to explore the
huge range of quality domestic and interna-
tional brands and products.
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FOTILE SPECIAL
Taking over the kitchen, Diana Rafar takes
us through just exactly why Fotile’s new Fo-
tile W hood is her new favourite appliance
in the kitchen.
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COVER STORY – METRICS GLOBAL
Let us explore some of the mesmerising inte-
riors from Metrics Global Sdn Bhd.
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CH EXPO
With its fourth edition of the CreativeHome
Expo, the first EXPO of the year returned
with even bigger and better exclusives includ-
ing the first-ever Home Trend Setter event.
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HOME TREND SETTER
What a better to kick off the Creative Home
EXPO than with the Home Trend Setter
2016, where 8 major Malaysian brands show-
cased the hottest products and trends in the
market today.
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NIPPON PAINT X MFID –
NU INFINITY
Lightweight hues along with the natural
tones of wood bring out the beauty of this
show unit’s creative details.
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OUTDOOR SPECIAL
Bright, airy and beautiful, these outdoor
spaces invite you to come out and play no
matter if it’s night or day.
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TRENDSPOTTING
What’s hot and what’s not for the home?
Check out these stylish trends.
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MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL
Well it’s that time of the year to spoil and
pamper the one who unconditionally loves you
for who you are, so show her that you care and
buy your mum a little something special. Here
are a few ideas to spoil mum with…
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TRENDS – MEIKE HARDE'S
The pressed blossoms from different seasons
in the Evergreen Platters tableware collection
beautifully capture the beauty of nature in a
three-dimensional way.
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TRENDS – DESIGNER
“Be willing to put in the hard work…suc-
cess is not a given.” Having experienced
failures, struggles and hard times, it wasn’t
always a picture perfect life for Poesy Liang.
Now, with an art gallery, her jewellery line, a
short animation film and so much more, this
talented designer talks about her passion for
design and making life a better place, not just
for her, but for everyone.
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TRENDS – INTERIOR STYLING
Creating spaces that inspire and exude soul,
Soulmade’s Creative Principal, Nadia Zakaria
shares some tips with us that you can easily
follow, so you can really see the difference in
the details.
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INTERIORS
Bold black accents give this home an edge,
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With its alluring interior, the combination of
old and new creates a unique ambience, where
warmth oozes from the charmingly rustic yet
modern interior.
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COMMERCIAL – CORAZY
Mimicking a library of colours, this home
interior store offers customers a unique shop-
ping experience – one that resembles ﬁnding a
precious book amidst a colourful collection.
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CANVAS – SONG PHOTOGRAPHY
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DÉCOR ADVICE
From the catwalk to our homes – when it
comes to interior styling, there is a very close
relationship between the current global fash-
ion scene and interior fashion. Let’s check
out some of this year’s hottest trends.
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FENG SHUI
Hunting for your dream home? Feng Shui
can play an important role in ensuring you
acquire a home with good energy. Let Dato’
Joey Yap help you out with these useful Feng
Shui tips.
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FOOD & FLAIR
With the holy month of Ramadan fast ap-
proaching, Sikit Atas is embracing this festive
month, presenting its Ramadan Special Buffet
so you can break fast indulgently.
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LIFESTYLE – RICEBOWL
Time to make those resumes shine as
RiceBowl makes it easier to ﬁnd junior and
non-executive roles.
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LIVING DELIGHT
Catch NTV7’s most stylish show Living
Delight, where every Wednesday we see our
favourite designers share their tips and tricks
for interior design.
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EDITOR'S NOTE
Happy May everyone! Yes, it is ﬁnally May,
which means it is Mother’s Day! So I do hope
you have already sorted out Mother’s day
gifts for your beloved mum as it is fast ap-
proaching – (Sunday 8th May – in case you
didn’t know). If you totally forgot, that’s okay,
because in this issue I have shared a few gift
ideas that you can steal and surprise your
mum with. I won’t tell her you forgot…
Well, it has been a rather hectic month and
we do have a lot to share with you in this
issue. Firstly, welcome to the Outdoor issue,
where we have plenty of tips on how to make
the most of your home, outside. Gardening is
super relaxing and great for those arms and
legs, so don’t be afraid of getting grubby and
dig some dirt! You may be surprised at just
how much you enjoy the outdoors.
In addition to outdoor styling advice, I man-
aged to also get some fantastic tricks and
hacks for the home from Nadia, Soulmade’s
Creative Principal, so be sure to follow her
tips on making your home that little bit
snazzier. For even more home ideas, for
the ﬁrst-time ever, we are introducing the
360˚ interior views in our special Interiors
section. And what exactly does this mean?
– It literally means we are now showing
you homes with a full 360˚ view! Incred-
ible right! So be sure to scan and snap the
code when you see it to view the interior,
as if you were actually there!
We also recently paid a visit to the beautiful
Diana, and her stunning kitchen, where she
cooked up a delicious feast for us, thanks to
Fotile, and you can read all about that in this
issue. With more interior news and trends,
do enjoy reading this month and I’ll see you
in the next issue!
Be sure to keep up-to-date with us on a
daily basis via Facebook for more news on
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DESIGN
SPACES
ARCHITECTURE
ART
LIFESTYLE
May 2016
OUTDOOR
OPULENCE
INSIDE OUT
Bucolic-inspired elements bring together
the best of nature and manmade
structures in this family home.
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This villa exemplifies how oceanic
splendours can serve up inspiration
on a nature-inclined platter.
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OPEN COUNTRY
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The interior of this "prairie style” family home
was transformed into a contemporary space
where bucolic-inspired touches unite both
indoors and outdoors.
ARTY REMEDY
Pg. 8 - 11
Colourful and creative, Pharmacy 2 ‘prescribes’
just the perfect dose of taste and style to satiate
every foodie’s appetite for great food amidst an
imaginative environment.
IDYLLIC IMPRESSIONS
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From the magnificent oceanfront location to
the finest detail in every room, Ani Villa is living
proof that everything can be designed to reflect
a serene kind of luxury.
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DU TOUR RESIDENCE @ CANADA
OPEN
COUNTRY
THE INTERIOR OF THIS "PRAIRIE STYLE”
FAMILY HOME WAS TRANSFORMED
INTO A CONTEMPORARY SPACE WHERE
BUCOLIC-INSPIRED TOUCHES UNITE
BOTH INDOORS AND OUTDOORS.
EDITED / LILY WONG PHOTOGRAPHY / ADRIEN WILLIAMS
LAYOUT / BOON TING TING

The challenge of designing the Du Tour Residence revolved around
successfully transforming the home’s interior into a contemporary space
without losing its soul and the memories associated with it. Here’s
where Montreal-based architecture firm, Architecture Open Form of-
fered a creative way of working around the design of the house to create
a modern outlook while retaining its distinctive rustic details.
In collaboration with the interior design firm FX Studio par Clairoux,
Architecture Open Form developed a solid concept through highlight-
ing the horizontality of the building’s "prairie style” architecture and
reintroducing the use of natural wood. In addition, the openings on the
south side were enlarged on both levels to offer impressive views of the
river and the surrounding natural area in the heart of the living area.

To respect the building’s horizontality, great importance was attributed
to movement within the space, the perspectives it offered and its distinct
horizontal volumes. Additionally, light materials and pale, nuanced
colours were also used to enhance the quality and volume of the space.

To respect the building’s hori-
zontality, great importance was
attributed to movement within the
space, the perspectives it offered
and its distinct horizontal volumes.
Additionally, some existing ele-
ments, including the huge central
chimney of natural stone were
conserved to preserve the heart of
the family home. Light materials
and pale, nuanced colours were
also used to enhance the quality
and volume of the space.
The horizontality of the resi-
dence’s "prairie style” is underlined
by terraces at each end that are
covered by the continuous wood
roof. The first, to the northeast,
overlooks a small stream flowing
into Rivière des Prairies. Connected to the kitchen
and dining room, it has become a place of meditation
in the morning. At the other end, more than 110 feet
away, the second terrace faces south and is con-
nected to the gym and sauna which are located in the
basement. It houses an outdoor kitchen, a fireplace,
a dining room, a relaxation area and a spa. Enclosed
by its roof with its cedar shutters and vegetation, this
space has become a haven of peace.
The mix of stone, masonry and wood in the transfor-
mation of this latter terrace is very much in the style
of the original house. To enhance the warm feeling
of its cedar ceiling, the existing steel structure was
replaced by a structure of solid cedar. Cedar posts
and screens with insertions of stained cedar unite the
wood ceiling and the ceramic floor.
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THE PHARMACY 2 @ LONDON
ARTY
REMEDY
COLOURFUL AND CREATIVE,
PHARMACY 2 ‘PRESCRIBES’ JUST
THE PERFECT DOSE OF TASTE AND
STYLE TO SATIATE EVERY FOODIE’S
APPETITE FOR GREAT FOOD AMIDST
AN IMAGINATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
EDITED / LILY WONG IMAGES / MARGRAF

Prominent English artist,
entrepreneur, and art collec-
tor, Damien Hirst has recently
opened a new restaurant in
collaboration with Chef Mark
Hix. Whimsically named
Pharmacy 2 and located in the
heart of the Newport Street
Gallery in Vauxhall, London,
the restaurant serves tradi-
tional British, European and
Mediterranean specialities to
the Gallery’s visitors during the
day, and in the evening after
the gallery is closed.
Newport Street Gallery is the realisation of Hirst’s long-term
ambition to share his art collection with the public. Entry to the
gallery, which is currently showing an exhibition of work by the
British abstract painter John Hoyland (1934–2011), is free. While
the gallery itself will continue to host exhibitions of other artists'
work, Pharmacy 2 gives visitors the opportunity to view some of
Hirst’s own art, which here reflects his interest in science, through
medicine and pharmaceuticals.
The restaurant exhibits site-specific work from a number of Hirst’s
most iconic series, including the Medicine Cabinets and butterfly
Kaleidoscope paintings. It also features etched glass windows
depicting DNA strands, marble inlayed flooring and a bar that
incorporates a stainless steel and glass vitrine. Individually crafted
pill designs are embedded into the marble floor as well as embroi-
dered onto the leather banquettes.

Thanks to a long tradition in the process-
ing of marble and to the use of cutting-edge
technologies, leading marble manufacturer
Margraf was chosen by the Caruso St John
Architects firm to create an extremely origi-
nal floor for the restaurant. The brief called
for a white surface of marble resin, inlaid
with 21 large pills, carved using new genera-
tion waterjet machinery, finished by hand,
and made with 35 types of brightly coloured
fine marbles (green, red, yellow, blue, pink,
blue, etc.). It is, above all, a spectacular
match of workmanship and technology.
On the opening of the restaurant, Hirst
commented: "Pharmacy 2 combines two
of my greatest passions; art and food. I’ve
always loved Mark as a chef and his ap-
proach to food, so it’s great we’re working
together on this."
The menu at Pharmacy 2 reflects Hix and
Hirst’s shared passion for quality food made
from fresh ingredients. Hix added: “Damien
and I have been friends for many years, shar-
ing a love of food and art. Damien designed
a formaldehyde ‘Cock and Bull’ for my res-
taurant Tramshed so it makes sense for me
to exchange my skills by creating the menus
at Pharmacy 2."
www.damienhirst.com; www.margraf.it;
www.pharmacyrestaurant.com
The menu at Pharmacy
2 reflects Hix and Hirst’s
shared passion for quality
food made from fresh
ingredients.

ANI VILLA @ SRI LANKA
IDYLLIC
IMPRESSIONS
FROM THE MAGNIFICENT OCEANFRONT
LOCATION TO THE FINEST DETAIL IN
EVERY ROOM, ANI VILLA IS LIVING PROOF
THAT EVERYTHING CAN BE DESIGNED TO
REFLECT A SERENE KIND OF LUXURY.
WORDS / LILY WONG PHOTOGRAPHY / MIKAEL
BENARD VIA AW2

ELMA ARTS @ISRAELANI VILLA @ SRI LANKA
Perched atop a bluff overlooking a stretch of white sand beach, the Ani Villa located in Dikwella
at the South coast of Sri Lanka is truly a sight to behold. Designed by AW2, an international ar-
chitecture and interior design office based in Paris, France, the sprawling 15-bedroom beachfront
property is designed to offer travel aficinadoes a private luxury vacation experience.
“The first thing that strikes you when seeing the site for the first time at Ani Villa Dikwella is the
beauty and drama of the site,” say architects Réda Amalou and Stephanie Ledoux of AW2 . “You
arrive at the top, where the 4.5 hectares of land slope down under your feet all the way to a
thick, planted edge sitting 9 metres above the sea and beach below. The site and the topography
were, from the start, a major influence on the design. We had to make the site work with steep
slopes while maintaining a low impact on the landscape and gardens.”
According to the architects, the project has been organised as a series of clusters where each
one of them has been created as separate pavilions. The clusters are then linked together with
a series of ramps across the site that links all parts of the villa. Here, the ramps and clusters are
all lined in dark stone retaining walls, creating a geometry of walls within the landscape, cutting
through the greenery, creating platforms, holding pathways. Throughout, stone has been used as
a unifying material.
The architects add: “From the reception pavilion, at the highest point of the site, you can em-
brace the view out to the ocean and see the whole site below. However, the clusters are mostly
hidden in the landscape and within the topography, half dug in, with only the silver grey roofs
in the greenery.”

For the buildings, they have been designed as standalone timber frame structures, sitting
delicately atop the retaining walls. Each pavilion has a large overhanging roof – in iron wood
shingles - that protects and shades the walls and windows. These facades have been designed
in a strict rhythm of vertical panels, alternating stone and windows for the rooms. Coming
to the main structures, which house the living areas, they are built as double height timber
frame structures, clad in louvered shutters which allow for natural ventilation – the architects
wanted to avoid air conditioning in these areas – and offer a rich play on light at night.
As a whole, the clusters are all organised to enhance the inside/outside feel. The architects
have designed for them to extend out, to the terraces, open pavilions, pool decks, and pools.
Overall the design seamlessly integrates architecture and outdoor spaces. The architecture
opens itself to the exteriors.
“This intricate weaving of ins and outs create a strong sense of place for the guest as each
part of building or pavilion offers an outdoor aspect: sea view, ponds, fountains, paths,
terraces, plunge pools…. the tropical elements are always present,” say the architects.
“They are here as a response to the climate, but not only that. We chose to use these
codes – large overhangs, timber frame and natural ventilation – and define our own, more
contemporary language.
When it comes to the landscape, it has not been conceived as a front lawn, but also crafted
as an extension of the architectural spaces. “The landscape was carefully laid out to provide
a feel of tropical, lush gardens in some parts and to create more open areas with structured
planting – for instance, the line of frangi-
pani in front of the pool; lawns and strong
hardscape features, such as the wall fountains
or the water path,” say the architects. “The
fountains are built as large stone walls, which
are clad in recuperated clay tiles that form an
intricate wall pattern upon which the water
trickles down. The pools are also designed
as outdoor living areas where you can spend
time, with shaded swimming, in water loung-
ing, shaded lounging daybeds, pool dining…”

To complement the outlook of
the spaces, a meticulous selection
of materials has been carried out
to give the entire property an
eclectic but decisively contempo-
rary ambience throughout. “The
materials we used for the interiors
are a direct extension of the
architectural materials, with very
simple materials, natural colours
– brown, grey and beige – and
strong textures – rough cut stone,
flamed granite, soft terrazzo. This
again reinforces the coherence
we were trying to attain in our
design,” the architects share.
Most of the furniture at Ani Villa
was custom-designed for the
project, giving it a unique feel.
The architects explain further:
“We also designed the interiors,
where we extended the same idea: create a sense of place, use the local and
reinvent our own furniture. The ‘Lanka chair’ was developed for the project. It
is probably the most iconic furniture designed there.”
But that’s not all, AW2 was also tasked to include elements that were disabled-
friendly. “Aside from being asked to design a unique property at Ani Villa,
we were also asked to make the buildings and landscape fully accessible to
wheelchair use. The challenge resided in the strong slopes of the existing land,
the ‘pavilion’ architecture with outdoor accesses at different levels and also in
trying to make it seamless. The rooms are the same, the equipment is the same
for all. In this way, the experience is the same, erasing differences,” conclude
the architects.
All these translates into a serene property that brings the best of everything
under one roof - the property combines contemporary tropical architecture
with the finest bespoke finishes and furnishings. On top of this, a spa, over-
sized oceanfront pools, dedicated children’s pools with exciting waterslides,
and a plethora of spaces for dining and entertainment were included. Addi-
tionally, an event pavilion and related facilities also allow the property to host
a wide range of events including weddings and corporate retreats.
www.aw2.com
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Ani Villa has been organised as a series of clusters where each has been
created as separate pavilions. The clusters are then linked together with
a series of ramps, offering a geometry of walls within the landscape,
cutting through the greenery, creating platforms and holding pathways.
Throughout, stone has been used as a unifying material.

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BUGATTI-BLUE
“The Blue of Monte Carlo” was the motto when French
luxury automobile brand Bugatti celebrated its lifestyle
collections in the Principality of Monaco. An exclusive
evening, hosted by Bugatti in partnership with Monaco
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winning Danish designer Jakob Wagner,the BeoPlay A6 is designed to ﬁt a
modern lifestyle.With multiple work and leisure locations around the house,the
unique shape spreads the sound to the entire room and maintains an ambient
character no matter where you are.BeoPlay A6 features an innovative tap and
swipe interface,a smooth connection with almost all streaming standards and a
unique cover collaboration with Kvadrat,one of Europe’s leading manufacturers
ofdesigntextiles.Easyandintuitive touse,youcanstream any music,anywherein
yourhome.Availableinfour sleek colours-LightGrey,DustyBlue,DarkRoseand
Dark Grey,BeoPlayisavailable atthe Bang&OlufsenThe Gardensshowroom.
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GUILT-FREE INDULGENCE
Tefal,the world’s leading cookware and small home ap-
pliances maker welcomes the Tefal ActiFry series latest
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can effortlessly bring out the best taste of each dish.The
Tefal ActiFry Express FZ7510 is available in main depart-
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Just paint it! You’ve been longing to redo that wall for so long now, and Dulux
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decide on the right colour for your home, mixing and matching colours, and showing
you how to work this year’s colour trend into your home. Furthermore, Dulux Pen-
talite will help to hide wall imperfections, making it versatile and practical for any
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exciting check out ColourFutures online.
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THE TRUE ACHIEVER
OtterBox recently launched its new Achiever Series in Malaysia designed for
those who know that life is a journey and not a destination. Getting the most out
of that journey requires a focus and balance and the Achiever Series delivers
more streamlined protection for the modern day-to-day life. The Achiever Series
is beautifully balanced, featuring a spiral-patterned internal layer with multiple
vents on the outer shell integrating innovative technology with inspiring ancient
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drops and shocks are thwarted. Available in Black Powder, Golden Sierra, Black
Powder Moon, Red Nightfire, and Pink Bubblegum Way, price are RRP RM129 for
iPhone 6/6s and RM149 for iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus.
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ALTERNATIVELY UNIQUE
Building on the technological capabilities of
the Axor U-Base, Axor (www.axor-design.com)
envisioned a new dimension of individualisa-
tion:washbasin spouts crafted from alterna-
tive materials with total freedom of form for
seamless integration in the interior design or
for creating a personal statement. Within this
creative brief, Axor invited world-renowned
design partners to present their visions for
the meaning of water within the living spaces
of tomorrow.Together with Axor, David Adjaye,
Werner Aisslinger, FRONT, GamFratesi and
Jean-Marie Massaud designed unique spouts
that through their materiality, form and func-
tion, give a new emotionality and value to
the tap itself and the water passing through
it. Axor presented these five original pieces
during the recent FuoriSalone at the Axor
showroom in Milan.
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grohe.com/design
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TRENDSPOTTING / MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL
Well it’s that time of the year to
spoil and pamper the one who
unconditionally loves you for who
you are, so show her that you
care and buy your mum a little
something special. Here are a few
ideas to spoil mum with…
01. Lifesaver,Kipling KAEON collection,RM1,999 www.kipling.com 02. Edify Bangle,RM505 – www.swarovski.com
03. Samsung Note 5,Pink Gold,RM2,699 – www.samsung.com/my 04. Nude Set,RM710 - www.swarovski.com
Keep it pretty and chic with this Pink Gold Note 5
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03. 04.
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05. Samsung S7 Edge,RM3,099 – www.samsung.com/my 06. Roses For Mums,RM198 – www.melvita.com.my
07. Mother’s Day in cinemas 5th May 2016 at TGV cinemas - www.tgv.com.my 08. Exist Smallpendant,RM455 - www.swarovski.com
09. Alpha Ring,RM780 – www.swarovski.com 10. Four Seasons vase with wooden box,RM1500- www.royalselangor.com
11. Isthmus vase,RM690 - www.royalselangor.com 12. Samarra vase,RM990 - www.royalselangor.com
Take your mum out for this Mother’s Day
special movie
05.
06.
07. 08. 09.
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Go for a timeless vase,because we know
ﬂowers are in all year round
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The pressed blossoms from different seasons in the Evergreen Platters tableware
collection beautifully capture the beauty of nature in a three-dimensional way.
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canvas of a laid table," explains Harde.
"By the durable embedding of blossoms in
glass, the fragility of nature in this moment
is conserved; the plants becomes objecti-
fied and are transported into the living area.
Through the individual choice of flowers the
basic commodity becomes unique."
A variety of floral specimens was first col-
lected over different seasons. These include
flower heads, leafy twigs and wildflowers
with their stems intact. Harde then dried
and pressed them in a course of three full
weeks, two create two-dimensional forms
Botanically-inspired, Meike Harde's latest
Evergreen Platters collection of tableware
offers an ensemble of blossoms and foliage
that has been decoratively embedded into
glass plates – or “platters” as this German
designer calls them. Instead of convention-
ally painting or having the floral motifs
enamelled on the surface of the plates,
Harde wanted the flowers to be captured
visibly from either side of the circular trans-
parent platters.
"By referencing traditional floral orna-
mentation, the glass plates blend into the
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out of them. Finally, the pressed flowers
were set between two layers of glass and
the platters were "baked" at high temper-
atue in a vaccuum oven. Once ready, the
platters offer a beautiful three-dimensional
appearance of the floral specimens which,
according to Harde, give a new definition to
floral tableware.
"Since antiquity nature-inspired mo-
tives have been represented in commod-
ity objects, particularly in the context of
tableware, blossoms are a central stylistic
device. Accordingly, the Evergreen Platters
expresses this traditional tableware motive,
but uses real flower parts."
meikeharde.com
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“Be willing to put in the hard work…success is not a given.” Having
experienced failures, struggles and hard times, it wasn’t always a
picture perfect life for Poesy Liang. Now, with an art gallery, her
jewellery line, a short animation film and so much more, this talented
designer talks about her passion for design and making life a better
place, not just for her, but for everyone.
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POESY’S WORLD
unconventionally express myself. Also, due
to my illness that resulted in my experienc-
es of paralysis, it made me design around
accessibility issues as well. When I pick up
an interior architecture job, I often think far
ahead of my clients’ years and plan for ‘pos-
sible’ immobility of the users of my designed
space. The reality of life is that we all age
and deteriorate, and then stairs and split
levels become a design hazard.
You have practiced in so many streams of
design. What is about design that you like?
I love designing jewellery. I love interior
design. I love to hack the way things work.
I even get geeky with designing processes
at times. Design is an occupational hazard,
when I go about daily affairs; my eyes are
constantly scanning things (shapes, sizes,
designs) sometimes I get annoyed by how
things work. Annoying experiences can
sometimes light up the bulb in my mind, and
I see how some things should work instead
of current processes. I like to simplify,
cut down on energy output (because I am
extremely lazy), I aspire to green, reduce,
reuse, but at the same time I have to marry
that with my love for luxury and see how I
can make things work in a pleasing sense.
Where does your inspiration come from?
It can come from anything. A conversation.
A lack. A dissatisfaction. I am a natural
trouble-shooter, and otherwise a busybody,
so I always think up solutions. Curiosity
plays a huge part in harvesting inspiration.
Most of my days, I try to stay close to my
sources of inspiration (the good kind, not
the annoyances)... It has somewhat become
a discipline, every day I make myself create
a little something, even if it was just some
words of observation in the form of a poem.
Can you share with us a little about your
muse – Harry Putter?
I started painting the Rooftop Cats in 2011
after the Bald Empathy Movement. A year
later, he showed up outside my gate. I was
actually going through a difficult time –
making ends meet was challenging for a new
artist. That year, I had a surgery, my produc-
tion studio roof collapsed and I did not have
the money to repair the situation. The space
I used for working on large canvases was
consistently damp and mouldy by torrential
rainfall. Those were some dark months. One
day, I was admiring a handsome tuxedo cat
online and the very next day, a tuxedo kitten
showed up outside my gate. I named him
Harry Putter (after a hairy golfer I saw at
the RSGC putting green) while his Chinese
name literally means ‘dark night
white rabbit’. Harry Putter was the white
rabbit who appeared during my dark times.
I often joke that he jumped out of a canvas
from my Rooftop Cats series and fell off the
roof when my place collapsed.
You’ve been through so much in life – what
has been your greatest achievement so far?
I’m not chasing achievements – instead
I collect experiences and keep the best
friendships. It sounds mad but I want to
change the world, and I have decided to do
many small things to get there. My life quota
is simply by touching one life at a time,
changing one mindset at a time, one leader-
Can you tell us a little about how your de-
sign journey began?
I was always interested in art, aesthetics
and functional design. I started formal art
training in 4 genres of classical Chinese art
when I turned 6, together with music theory
and piano. After high school, I was keen in
fashion and design. My father was the one
who encouraged me to pick up something
more challenging, so I decided to study
architecture engineering. Although I don’t
practice architecture as much now, design is
a huge part of who I am – I love creating and
designing things that I am unsatisfied with,
like clothes, jewellery, furniture and space. I
guess all my work space (production studio
and gallery) are good examples of how I
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TRENDS / DESIGNER
ship mentorship exchange program for final
year university students diversely skilled in
the creative language. I have been work-
ing on rebranding goodness since I started
with Helping Angels in 2007. Many projects
I started years ago are still rolling and I am
continuously picking up causes I find worth-
while – it'll be a busy decade ahead. POEZ,
my jewellery brand is celebrating its’ 11th
year soon. Recently my family was in crisis,
and it made me reflect deeply upon the
meaning of being a good daughter. An instal-
lation piece is coming out of this topic
(filial piety) this year to highlight this old
school value that is losing its’ footing in the
modern society. I am also experimenting
with my love for mini bonsai and gardening
for an art project that will possibly take a
good decade to mature.
Well, you’ve certainly got your hands full! All
the best for future Poesy! Lastly, best piece
of advice for aspiring designers?
Be willing to put in the hard work. Be
humble and learn from everybody – make
friends, be productive and disciplined. Find
good mentors, stay away from negative
people and do not cultivate the sense of
entitlement ever – success is not a given.
www.poesyliang.com
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ship shift at a time. In that sense, I don’t
really think of achievements. Just that I am
here to do what I am meant to do.
What’s your main focus of design currently?
High design must be approached with
empathy, be functional and accessible to all
– at the same time it has to look good too.
These days I try to be as green as possible,
to reduce carbon footprint – while I design
inclusively to be accessible to users with
special needs. Accessibiity in architectural
design must not be an afterthought nor
should it be to fulfil legal requirements.
My art direction will be putting out more
messages on greening the world and these
social values I'm passionate about. As a
designer, it’s my social responsibility to re-
duce the carbon footprints of the end users
and I can do that through my designs and
products. While I do that, I also use my art to
raise the level of kindness towards human-
ity as well as mother earth.
What’s next for Poesy?
There's a lot in the pipeline and I will be
traveling a lot. I've been working on a short
animation film since 2013; simultaneously,
I'm creating merchandise to reach a wider
audience and we are in the midst of devel-
oping Poesyliang.com with an e-commerce
platform, so I can get more sustainable
and benefit more people. My skirts label
(Pocket Poesitivity + Twirling Tutu) started
selling in January and my KL Poesy Liang art
gallery will potentially extend for another
18 months. Although people expect art-
ists to be bad in business, I happen to love
entrepreneurship, especially in spotting
opportunities for social good. We are also
developing the Poesy Prize - a youth leader-

Creating spaces that inspire and exude soul, Soulmade’s
Creative Principal, Nadia Zakaria shares tips that you can easily
follow, so you can really see the difference in the details.
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WITH A BIT
OF SOUL
TRENDS / INTERIOR STYLING
Anything is possible when you add a touch of
love and soul into it.Taking the ordinary and
making it extraordinary, Soulmade Design
Studio has been working their magic in Ma-
laysia, transforming spaces into sophisticat-
ed and timeless works of art that beautifully
reﬂect each client and their needs.
Since 2013, the dedicated and passionate
Soulmade team has made its mark in the
Malaysian interior design and architectural
industry, building an outstanding portfo-
lio including corporate, commercial and
residential properties.Taking in pride in
what they do, the Soulmade team is made
of knowledgeable and skilful professionals
that thrive on perfection, not only with the
intricate detailing of interiors, but also on the
service they provide.
With a range of talented individuals, Soul-
made offers everything, so that you can truly
have a piece of mind.Their services include:
‘Our mission is to create an
inspiring environment that can
have measurable impact to
move people, increase creativity,
interaction, collaboration and
productivity. We strive to compose
new innovative designs, locally and
across the globe.’
– Soulmade Design

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01. Mix styles
There is no rule that a living, din-
ing or even bedroom has to have
identical or similar furniture. Art
is freedom so unleash your inner
creative spirit and freestyle it.
Kick the traditional symmetrical
gaze because mixing and match-
ing is in and fun!
02. Play around with 3 colours
To make your room feel more
grounded,try to minimise your
paint,furnishing or decorative
space with more than three tones.
03. Go for shelving or leave
cabinets open
An open armoire is way more
interesting than a closed one!
Let people explore your ‘secret’
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world. Don’t be so rigid with a
closed cabinet because of your
conscious for a tidy room.Just
focus on spending time wiping
the dust… beauty is no pain if
you know how to own it!
04. Score a vintage piece!
Any vintage piece brings charac-
to represent uniqueness and a
sentimental touch of your styling
creativity.
05. Bring cheer with a touch
of green
makes your interior look lively
and fresh too.
Nadia Zakaria, Creative Principal,
Soulmade Design Studio
Nadia’s
Tips & Tricks
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Celebrating it’s 7th year in May 2016, the Clerkenwell Design Week
will once again attract the international design community to this small
area of London for three days of exciting events.
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Hundreds of new products will launch this year at Clerkenwell Design Week, from small
home accessories to large investment pieces. Held from 24th to 26th May 2016 in Clerk-
enwell, London, a dynamic area, with a long tradition of creative industries stretching back
to the Industrial Revolution, where craft workshops, printmakers, clockmakers and jewel-
ers thrived, it is also one of the most important design hubs in the world and home to more
creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet. To
celebrate this rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week has created a show-
case of leading UK and international brands and companies presented in a series of show-
room events, exhibitions and special installations that take place across the area.
This year, there will be eight main exhibition venues to explore, full of the latest and best
new products in contemporary design from Britain and beyond. Each venue has a distinct
offering, showing the breadth of creativity that makes CDW such an important part of the
London design calendar.
Exhibition venues include four new, specially made structures, as well as ﬁrm favourites
such as the Crypt on the Green and the House of Detention. Running north to south the
venues are; Design Fields (curated contemporary design), Platform (up-and-coming design-
ers), Project (leading international brands), Additions (interiors products), British Collection
DESIGN HAVEN
TRENDS / UPCOMING FAIRS
(UK designers), Detail and Detail Pavilion
(luxury interiors) and Icon’s House of Culture
(international).
Additionally, there will be Clerkenwell
Design Week’s programmed series of talks,
discussion and debates. A world-class
arena in which to introduce and discuss new
products, raise industry issues and net-
work with fellow A&D professionals, these
programmed and specially created events
take place across the participating show-
rooms and fringe venues at CDW. Designers
involved in programme previously have in-
cluded Michael Young, David Adjaye, Edward
Barber and Jay Osgerby, Jake Dyson, Sebas-
tian Cox, Todd Bracher, Patricia Urquiola.
www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com
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FAIR REPORT - DOMOTEX ASIA / CHINAFLOOR
New trends, technologies and innovations
dominated the recent DOMOTEX asia/
CHINAFLOOR. Impressively filling 12 halls,
covering the gross area of 140,000 square
metres, the 18th edition of DOMOTEX asia/
CHINAFLOOR at the Shanghai New Interna-
tional Expo Center, brought together 1,303
exhibitors from 39 countries and attracting
50,398 trade visitors from more than 110
nations. As a huge platform for international
networking, this was certainly the place to
be to meet all the prominent names in the
business, across the globe.
The three-day exhibition was an incredible
success for all the exhibitors, both domestic
and international, who showcased the best
flooring products and innovations for a glob-
al audience. From carpets, laminate, vinyl,
bamboo and everything in-between, visitors
also took part in more than 30 conferences,
events and seminars, presented by world-
renowned flooring experts, professionals
and designers.
A Handmade Carpet sector was highlighted
during the show, where handmade carpet
exhibitors participating in the event carried
carpets from India, Pakistan, Iran, Nepal and
Afghanistan. Beautiful, intricate and simply
gorgeous, the selection of these Handmade
Carpets took part in the Handmade Carpet
THE ULTIMATE
FLOORING EXPERT
As the 18th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR closed its doors, this year welcomed more
visitors than ever, who all hailed to the incredible venue of the Shanghai New International Expo Center,
to explore the huge range of quality domestic and international brands and products.
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“DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2016 was another successful event
which reconfirmed the leading position of the show in Asia Pacific. In
particular, the increased number of both exhibitors and visitors were
a clear indication of the confidence that the flooring industry players
have on the show as the best platform to do business in the region”
– Mr. Martin Folkerts, Director of Global Fairs at Deutsche Messe,

FAIR REPORT - DOMOTEX ASIA / CHINAFLOOR
The 19th edition of DOMOTEX asia/
CHINAFLOOR will take place
on the 21st – 23rd March 2017!
Hosted Buyer Match-Making event, which
saw many visitors attend.
Other events included the World Flooring
Forum – highlighting the Chinese wood
flooring market’s status quo and also the
China International WPC Development
Forum 2016 – which gathered domestic and
international leaders in the fields of WPC
production, raw material supply, engineer-
ing, construction and research, setting
up a communication platform where the
industry’s investments, developments and
innovations were extensively discussed.
In conjunction with DOMOTEX asia/CHINA-
FLOOR, the 4th Green Step Asia Awards in
cooperation with Floor Covering Weekly also
took place, giving the exhibitors a chance to
showcase their sustainable developments.
Able to promote environmental protection,
innovating sustainable products, the Green
Step Asia Awards and InnovAction were de-
signed to support those with such sustain-
ability spirits.
Weihai Shanhua Carpet Group took the
trophy for the Green Pinnacle category and
Zhejiang Xingyue Carpet Industry was an-
nounced the winner of the Green Product.
Zhejiang Kingdom Plastics were announced
both the winner of Green Process cat-
egory and the honourable mention of the
Green Product category. Other honourable
mentions were Beamy International for
the Green Pinnacle category and Novalis
Innovative Flooring for the Green Product
category. As for the InnovAction 2016, 30
companies were awarded for their innova-
tive products and the top 3 companies were
announced for winning the “Best of the
Best” award - Wuxi Fuxing Carpet for the
carpet sector, Hangzhou Dasso Technology
for the wood sector and Zhejiang Hailide
New Material for the resilient sector.
As the doors drew a close to yet another
fruitful year, the success from DOMOTEX
asia/CHINAFLOOR 2016 proved itself to be
momentous, as it resulted in an outstand-
ing onsite rebooking of 62.8% on exhibiting
space for the 2017 edition. With prepara-
tions for the 19th edition already on its
way, DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2017 will
definitively be an event not to miss.
www.domotexasiachinafloor.com
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FOTILE SPECIAL
Actress, singer and full-time super mum
– Diana Rafar, 33, recently prepared a deli-
cious meal for us in her super chic kitchen at
her home. Even though she lives a busy life
in the spotlight, one thing she holds close to
her heart is her family, making sure that she
spends time with her two kids Kashfi Haiqal
and Haiqal Izzat, and her husband, Zamarul
Hisham, actor, whenever she can. And what
better way to spend quality time with the
family over a tasty home-cooked feast.
Chatting to Diana whilst she was preparing
and cooking several dishes for us, we found
out just how much the new Fotile W hood
has enhanced her home life.
“Just look at this Fotile hood. And look at
what I am making! In the past, this house
would be filled with grease and smoke by
now, but with technology like Fotile W, all
the smoke is instantly extracted so I can see
exactly what I’m making.”
And it is true – no smoke is hazing the
kitchen and no traces of oil greasing up the
surfaces – the Fotile W is truly a must-have
innovation in all Malaysian homes. How ex-
actly does it make your kitchen grease and
smoke free? – Because of the broader hood
style and its wider extraction zone, absorb-
ing and trapping smoke and oil.
With its powerful extraction and effective
filtration of smoke and grease however, an-
other fantastic feature that Diana especially
loves is just how quiet it is.
“You hear that? It’s so quiet. Previously, if I
shouted for my kids they would not be able
to hear me over the noisy extraction, but
now, the Fotile W with its High Efficient Ex-
traction Technology and low noise levels as
low as 49decibles means that everyone has
to answer me.” She says laughing.“That’s
one feature I love about this hood.”
As she continues to cook, Diana explains
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DIANA
IN THE
KITCHEN
Taking over the kitchen, Diana
Rafar takes us through just
exactly why Fotile’s new Fotile
W hood is her new favourite
appliance in the kitchen.
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more of the features of Fotile W that make
her life that bit easier in the kitchen.
“There’s no smelly odour in the kitchen
whatsoever after cooking, as the Fotile W
has an odour reduction exceeding 95%. This
is especially great for homes that have an
open layout meaning unpleasant odours will
no longer flow from the kitchen to the living
spaces. What’s even better is that it’s super
easy to clean. All you do is open the wing
like-surround suction plate of the hood and
wipe the traces of oil. It saves me time so I
can have more time to eat and spend time
with my family.”
Elegant and stylish, the Fotile W has clearly
made the busy mum’s life easier. Packed
with advanced technology, the stain-
less steel hood blends effortlessly in any
kitchen. As Diana says the Fotile W is,“…
sleek and sexy!”
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Diana whipped up a delicious home-
made chicken curry. We're drooling!

FOTILE SPECIAL
Taking cooking to the next
level, the Fotile W hood
works like magic in the
kitchen, extracting grease
and smoke like never before.
And the best thing about
it according to Diana...it's
sleek, sexy and oh so quiet.

A REVOLUTIONARY COOKER HOODWith its Surround Suction Technology, Fotile’s new W series will take
cooking to the next level like never before.
Introducing its brand new series of hoods, Fotile
W series, Fotile has revolutionised the kitchen and
way we cook. Featuring 5 models, the W series is
ever-so-stylish with its sleek stainless steel surface
that will blend into any kitchen seamlessly. Mak-
ing your home environment cleaner and visibly
clearer when cooking, its wing-like surround suc-
tion technology allows wider grease and smoke
control zone as well as wider suction area.
Thanks to its ‘High Efficient Extraction Technol-
ogy’ the W series is capable of extracting grease
and smoke at a faster rate, more mightily, yet at
a low noise level at only 49 decibels. For purer
air, the W series has an oil filtration rate of 95%,
with odour reduction at the rate of 97%, which
means you can cook up anything without the
worry of the smells floating around the home.
With each of the model coming with an
Automatic Turbo System, the smart hood will
automatically increase fan power when it detects
that the exhaust is low in pressure. Additionally,
the smart smoke and sound detection system,
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when it detects the sound of heavy cooking, will
automatically switch to the most powerful mode
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User-friendly with a soft-touch control, the cool
and elegant hood operates with a gentle touch.
With a large stainless steel oil cup, energy-saving
LED lights and a shut-down delay function,
the hood is easy to clean, so preparing meals
couldn’t be easier or healthier.
You can finally cook in peace with the
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RETRO WONDERBold prints, raw textures and vintage elements make a statement in any home.Transform
the ambience in your home with some of these quirky and whimsical pieces.
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01. H.O.M.E. METAL WALL DÉCOR,
WM RM 349.00 / set
02. HANGING LIGHTING,
WM RM 1,699.00 each
03. LEOPARD SCULPTURE,
WM RM 1,199.00 each
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A LOAD EASIERA new kind of washing machine based on the concept of washing with the power of water –
Hitachi Ultra-Stream Wash makes washing more powerful and more energy efficient than ever.
With the latest advanced Japanese technology,
Hitachi has designed a new kind of washing
machine based on the concept of washing with
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well as water saving.
The Ultra-Stream Wash technology functions
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ensuring detergent-rich water penetrates into
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build their dream homes and spaces. Since
1998, Woodrich has built their portfolio,
working on projects across Malaysia creating
spaces that exude beauty and elegance.
As a reliable one-stop furnishing company,
Woodrich is the sole distributor in Kenaf
Polymer Composite (KPC), being the first
company in Malaysia to offer water proof
KPC ceiling and flooring. Ideal for Malaysian
climates, KPC can help cool its surroundings
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CHEF RETURNSOne of Malaysia’s all-time favourite Chefs is back with Pensonic’s
“Raya-Merdeka Cook With Chef Season 3” 2016 Campaign.
After two successful and memorable years of
Pensonic’s Chef’s Like Campaigns, Pensonic
“Raya-Merdeka Cook With Chef Season 3” is
returning, promising to be even better than the
previous campaigns. With more contests and
rewards, Season 3 is expected to have triple the
thrills and awesomeness, as some customers will
get the chance to cook alongside local celebrities
and the man of the hour himself, Dato' Chef
Haji (DCH) Ismail.
Last year, the highly anticipated cooking
demonstration and mass cook along was so
successful, that this year, in response to Pensonic
fans, Pensonic will host their second live cook
along with DCH. Participants will not only get
to cook with DCH, but learn how to make his
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mouth-watering dishes, which they will get
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In addition to Facebook contests, cooking
demonstrations and cook-alongs, Pensonic will
also be giving a chance for customers to "Cook
with Celebrity & Chef DCH Ismail", where
contest winners will show off their cooking
skills in a fun and exciting cooking programme,
“Chef Mail Masak Bersama Pensonic” with local
celebrities and DCH Ismail. With 8 episodes
airing on 2 channels of HyppTV from 19 May
to 7 July 2016 and also on TV3 from 16 May
onwards, those at home can join the " Watch &
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Chef's Like series include the Bread Maker (PBM-
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Let us explore some of the mesmerising interiors from Metrics Global.
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A GLOBAL VOYAGE
“Committed to delivering value for our
stakeholders and pioneering new markets,
we strive to be innovators in all our core
industries while maintaining our focus on
building the community parallel with our
business goals.” This is the mission of Hat-
ten Group, a leading property developer, who
believes in producing top quality projects
with trend setting concepts.
Working closely with design ﬁrm,Metrics
Global,together they have created spaces
that exceed the norm.With a portfolio includ-
ing commercial,corporate and residential
properties,Metrics Global takes pride in
producing results that go beyond expectation.
Since 2008,the Metrics Global team has been
the one-stop design and build ﬁrm that pro-
vides custom interior design and construction.
Known for their impeccable design and
the intricate craftsmanship and care that
goes into each project, it is no wonder that
Hatten Group and Metrics Global continue
to collaborate on numerous ventures.
The team has worked on projects such as
Hatten City, Imperio, Unicity, Vedro by the
River, Capital City and Harbour City. Metrics
Global recently completed the Hatten ICON
Gallery – an impressive 13,000 square foot
gallery, dedicated to showcase the projects
from Hatten Group. The ICON Gallery is now
opened for viewing. Through the impressive
"Building Tomorrow Together"
- Hatten Group’s vision
interiors and immersive experiences created
by Metrics Global, visitors can get a feel for
the developments created by the visionaries
at Hatten Group.
COVER STORY

COVER STORY
01. CAPITALCITY
Who knew you could visit
21 bustling and animated
cities from around the
world in one spectacular
landmark in Johor Bahru!
Discover the fusion of cul-
tures here at Capital City.
02.HATTEN CITY
HattenCityisa25-acre,
integratedmixeddevelop-
mentthatblendssixunique
themeddevelopments
comprisingofretailmalls,
residences(suites),interna-
tionalhotels,ofﬁcetowers,
resortsandshoplexes.
03.VEDRO BYTHE RIVER
Dynamic and vibrant
– Vedro revolutionises
Melaka City with its cut-
ting-edge architecture,
avant-garde interiors all
encompassed in an ultra-
modern retail hub.
04.UNICITY
The perfect place to
work and play,Unicity
is an eclectic hub built
especially for students,
located right next to the
largest university campus
in Seremban 3.
05.IMPERIO
Redeﬁning Melaka with
its iconic architecture,
Imperio offers indulgent
experiences with its
premium mall and chic
residences overlooking the
Melaka Straits.
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COVER STORY
Setting sail - Harbour City
Hatten Resort Hotel will
be launching this month –
May 2016.

COVER STORY
AN OCEANIC ADVENTURE
Dive into a world of adventure at Melaka’s
first indoor and outdoor theme park!
Harbour City @ Pulau Melaka is poised as
the most highly-anticipated holiday hot
spot, featuring an exciting indoor / outdoor
theme park, an oceanic retail mall and 3
distinct hotels, all in one location amidst a
tropical man-made island. Offering fun for
all the family, its unique cruise ship inspired
design makes it a one-of-a-kind, immersive
oceanic experience.
The theme park itself will be the first of
its kind. Featuring spine-tingling and
hair-raising rides, explore the supreme
sensations of the 500,000 square feet theme
park. With plenty of free-fall rides, 4D rides,
splash rides and leisure rides, there will be
something for everyone.
With over 800 retail stores, the oceanic
themed retail mall is spread across 6
uniquely designed floors. Shoppers will
stroll through the depths of the ocean as
each level is built to depict the different
levels of the ocean. From the seabed to
the sparkling surface, Harbour City Mall
will intrigue the senses and spark the
imagination. Shopping, dining and leisure
are taken to a whole new level here, at
Harbour City Mall.
Further extending the oceanic experience
are Harbour City’s 3 premium hotel blocks.
Harbour City Suites is the unique cruise-liner
themed hotel with spacious rooms designed
as cosy cabins.Alternatively,guests can
choose to stay at the Harbour City Resort
Suites which houses sky-high resort-styled
suites with stunning unblocked views of the
Melaka Straits.For a touch of luxury,the
International chain hotel will offer world-
class amenities and seamless hospitality for
discerning jetsetters.
Anchored on Pulau Melaka, the new launch
of Harbour City Resorts Suites is happening
in May 2016!
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TAKING OFF
WITH THE
CH EXPO
With its fourth edition of the
CreativeHome Expo, the ﬁrst EXPO of the
year returned with even bigger and better
exclusives including the ﬁrst-ever Home
Trend Setter event.
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CH EXPO SPECIAL

The fourth instalment of the Creative-
Home Exhibition returned to IDCC during
the 25th – 27th March 2016, where a huge
range of exhibitors showcased their inte-
rior ideas, products and services. With a
premium range of prize giveaways, shop-
pers were ecstatic at the incredible offers
that were on offer. In its fourth instalment
and for the first time ever, the Home Trend
Setter also took place, where several top
Malaysian brands showcased the newest
products and latest trends, exclusively at
the CH EXPO.
Run by iN Publishers’ for the fourth time,
it was certainly “An exhibition to cater
all your needs for your home”. Being the
one-stop centre, fulfilling all your home
needs, the CH EXPO helped visitors save
time and money! We saw visitors hail-
ing from around Klang Valley explore the
entire exhibition, where they could find
everything – from living to dining, kitchen
to garden, bedroom to bathroom, lifestyle
and more.
With a travelling theme, CH EXPO once
again officially partnered up with AirAsia
BIG, where we gave away a whopping
5,000,000 BIG points, so the shoppers
who spent BIG meant they got to walk
away with free flights! Shopping and trav-
elling has never been easier or better.
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for more images!
CH EXPO SPECIAL

Of course the EXPO wouldn’t be possible
without our sponsors, so a special shout
out to Cuckoo, Bl ndal, Crown Furniture,
Hitachi, Hybrid Commercial Floor, Joy,
Malinja, Milano, More Design Asia, M
Rich Décor, TBC Local Chain-Store, SP
Furniture and Vono. Also a special thanks
to our celebrity stars who took the time
to attend and mingle with the visitors –
Amber Chia, top model, host and actress,
and Diana Rafar, singer and actress.
As the visitors departed to go do their
shopping in the EXPO, each left with free
gifts, from magazines, interior furnish-
ings to huge electrical items. Each day
saw the Top Spender walk away with
even more, including the Milano chil-
dren’s bedroom set, a Joy Sofa and a
Cuckoo Grace Water Puriﬁer. A Lucky
Draw also took place, where visitor’s only
needed to spend a minimum of RM200
to enter to win a host of prizes such as a
Beijing Tour Package courtesy of Malinja
and a RM1,000 Cash voucher from Crown
Furniture.
If you missed out, don’t worry as we will
be back later this year! We will once
again bring you more offers, celebrity ap-
pearances and incredible bargains, so do
look out for us!
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A
TRENDY
START
What a better to kick off the Creative
Home EXPO than with the Home
Trend Setter 2016, where 8 major
Malaysian brands showcased the hottest
products and trends in the market today.
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Organised and held together with the Creative Home EXPO,
the inaugural Home Trend Setter took place in March, where
8 highly respected Malaysian brands took to the stage
to present the latest collections and hottest trends on
the market today. Presenting truly Malaysian brands and
products, Home Trend Setter was the place to be to ﬁnd out
exactly what should be in your home.
As a huge platform for Malaysian brands, Buenos, Curtains
Place, Floor Depot, Foxcat, Lightcraft, MY3DVision, Arte
Cells and Okite took part in the monumental event, sharing
their products and top tips with the audience.
01 Iko In, founder of Home Trend Setter with fellow
sponsors and HTS participants
02 Amber Chia working the runway in
Curtains Place
03 The Home Trend Setter Exhibition area at the
Creative Home EXPO
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HOME TREND SETTER

HOME TREND SETTER
04 Curtains Place X Carven Ong's collaboration
in a special product fashion show, with super
model Amber Chia working the catwalk
05 MY3DVISION provides audiences immersive
experience in virtual worlds with their
3D technology
06 Audience during the Home Trend Setter event
07 Lightcraft introduces Italian brand - Kartell's
Battery, a compact lampshade
08 Iko In, founder of Home Trend Setter
09 Buenos Kitchen - the local expert in kitchen
& wardrobe solutions
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Famous fashion designer, Carven Ong, even joined in
with the Home Trend Setter, collaborating with Cur-
tains Place to pull off a super stylish fashion show
with supermodel Amber Chia working the beautiful
fabrics along the catwalk. Things certainly did take
a fashionable turn, as the audience was in awe by
such performances, and even more mesmerised as
each brand took to the stage.
Even after the Home Trend Setter was over, each
brand still showcased their products in the CH EXPO
Home Trend Setter exhibition area, so those who
missed out on the event could still take a peek at
the hottest products and latest trends.
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10 Arte Cells of Singapore provides customization
of creative wall art portrait with the unique use
of coloured plastic tiles
11 Foxcat parasol from Hong Kong create your
favourite atmosphere with it's dimmable
LED lighting
12 The Italian quartz surface brand, Okite
introduces their latest quartz countertop
material
13 Well known Malaysian ﬂooring brand,
Floor Depot showcased their latest product on
a fashion runway
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Lightweight hues along with the natural tones of wood bring
out the beauty of this show unit’s creative details.
STYLISH SUBTLETY
At the 2,350 sq.ft., the Samira show unit
in Seremban provided just the perfect
canvas for Alex Lee and Nick Fong of Nu
Infinity to present their imaginative inte-
rior ideas. For starters, the centre court-
yard allowed the talented duo to experi-
ment with a series of unique details that
brought forth beauty in subtlety.
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“This developer show unit was designed
with a centre courtyard which gave us the
opportunity to show off our design flair,”
says Nick. “Transforming the 3-storey cen-
tre courtyard into the sole highlight of the
home was our selling point and greatest
challenge.”
COLOUR INSPIRATION
BY NIPPON PAINT
NIPPON CEMENTO FINISH

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Throughout the unit, the
interior is beautifully graced
by a neutral palette compris-
ing shades of grey, whites and
wood tones, creating a con-
temporary space that exudes a
modern industrial look that is
still warm and welcoming. What
truly stands out in this unit is
the hexagon-shaped feature
at the exterior courtyard which
connects to the ground ﬂoor
study area and blends into the
space as a book rack.
The centre courtyard allowed
the designers to experiment with
a series of unique details that
brought forth beauty in subtlety.
COLOUR INSPIRATION
BY NIPPON PAINT
NIPPON CEMENTO FINISH
COLOUR INSPIRATION
BY NIPPON PAINT
NIPPON CEMENTO
FINISH

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This project features a composition of raw
building materials, such as exposed red bricks
and raw cement rendering as well as exposed
wiring in the living area.
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Alex elaborates,“You can see many things that are connected to the
spaces in this show unit – like that room at the back is now a study
which has a hexagon design. This was inspired by the periwinkle, a type
of ﬂower that is shaped like a hexagon. We used the hexagon concept
as a study book rack, and then brought it forward to the courtyard.”
Another highlight of the show unit’s interior design is the composition of
raw building materials,such as exposed red bricks and raw cement ren-
dering for the wall ﬁnishes along with exposed wiring in the living area.
“For this project, we used different materials to bring out the concept.
Inside, there are wires that run along the ceiling and walls, and instead
of using a plaster ceiling or wall to cover it up, we decided to expose
them because aesthetically it would look good as a feature,” Alex says.
“That’s the overall style we wanted to aim for, and when we carried it
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COSY OUTDOORS
Sofas and armchairs
encourage lounging in your outdoor
space. Use weather-resistant
cushions for added comfort. Also put
in decorative items like an art piece
to pull the exterior style together.
OUTDOOR SPECIAL

Bright, airy and beautiful, these outdoor spaces invite
you to come out and play no matter if it’s night or day.
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GARDEN LIVING
ELEMENTAL FORCE
In this outdoor area, the combination of materials
like timber and stone with the implementation
of water features and lush landscape offers the
perfect holding space for our tropical weather.
OUTDOOR SPECIAL / SPACES
Designed by:
IDS Interior Design Sdn Bhd
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To maintain a pleasant environment
outdoors, keep your patio or garden clear
of clutter. Keep pools clean and yards tidy.
Refrain from having too many objects.
Instead, get a sculptural piece to anchor
the space with a focal point.

Light up your outdoors so
that it comes alive when
the sun goes down. Use
uplighting to highlight
trees, architectural details,
or other focal points and
illuminate walkways, rails,
and steps with landscape
solar lights.

URBAN NATURE
This outdoor retreat shows that
spaces that mingle with nature does
not need to be styled in a rustic
way all the time. Modern ideas and
furnishing work well here to bring out
a very contemporary appeal.
Designed by:
Regal Violet Sdn Bhd
www.rvdesign.com.my

NATURAL CONTRAST
To ensure this outdoor space wraps
around the perimeter of the bungalow
in a balanced manner, soft green spots
offset the hard surfaces.
Designed by:
Gusto Design & Build
www.gustodesign.com.my
Complement the outdoor palette of colours and materials with your
home's architectural style. Narrow down the options by choosing a de-
sign scheme that harmonizes with your home and landscape that echoes
the design of your indoor rooms.

TROPICAL PARADISE
This semi-outdoor area is adjacent to the
main house, offering the owners an easy
retreat all under one roof. What stand out
here are the timber elements and the natural
palette which come together effortlessly.
Designed by:
Jashen Interior Design Sdn Bhd
www.jashen.com.my
Whether your outdoor room is an adjacent small and intimate verandah or a stan-
dalone space, you'll want to create zones to separate various activities-such as
cooking, conversation and relaxation-while allowing for good trafﬁc ﬂow throughout
the space. When situating your outdoor room, also consider the natural elements
such as prevailing winds and sun orientation.
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OUTDOOR SPECIAL / TRENDS
deiNERI launches stand’ART: an
innovative wall-less system that brings
visual art to outdoor living.
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ART
WITHOUT
BOUNDARIES

OUTDOOR SPECIAL / TRENDS
The unique, patent pending, deiNERI stand’ART
takes two-dimensional art off the wall for the first
time. Recognizing that modern home design – now
more than ever – leverages open floor plans with
little or no distinction between indoor and outdoor
living, deiNERI stand’ART liberates art by making it
free standing: making it an “Art Without Boundaries”.
deiNERI, a new and innovative Montreal-based
company, announced the introduction of stand’ART
recently emphasizing that the new product perfectly
combines art and design to offer new possibilities
for open spaces and outdoor areas. According to
deiNERI, these art pieces serve as practical solu-
tions to challenges of privacy – they can be used to
segregate spaces and manage flow while contribut-
ing aesthetic and emotional expression to any space.
With stand'ART, homeowners, corporate buyers
from the hospitality industry, and design profes-
sionals can now seamlessly introduce paintings,
photographs and other visual-art elements to enrich
terraces, courtyards and open spaces.
“Our distinctive, patent-pending stand’ART concept
was designed by a world leader in industrial design,
ALTO Design Inc., led by Mario Gagnon. No compro-
mises were made on quality. Each unit is precision-
crafted down to the finest detail to offer amazing
possibilities inside and out,” says Nancy Lahaie
co-president at deiNERI.
The stand'ART comprises a modular unit made of
high-quality steel,and exceptional works from up-and-
coming and well-established artists.Special consid-
erations went into the materials selection and multiple
weathering tests were carried out in order to ensure
the greatest durability of the base and the artwork.
“Currently, the deiNERI stand'ART is available in
three formats that can be merged with artwork of
great talents from our debut collection; this inno-
vation can be integrated in thousands of different
looks to perfectly fit any décor and budget”, says
Marie-Claude Marchand co-president at deiNERI.
deiNERI stand’ART is now available for order from
deiNERI.com and can be sent throughout North-
America and around the world.
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Featuring exceptional
works from up and
coming and established
artists, stand’ART
perfectly combines art
and design to offer new
possibilities for open
spaces and outdoor areas.
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INTERIORS / HOMES
Bold black accents give this home an edge, where the contemporary fusion
of raw textures and chic furniture enhance the super cool ambience.
words / kay mah photography / gavin yam layout / boon ting ting
SASSY
SENSATIONS
Beauty echoes through the raw exposed
textures and surfaces in this home.
Throughout the open living spaces, rough
materials are chicly balanced with softer
furnishings to create a comfy yet styl-
ish space. In the intimate lounge setting,
black, white and grey colours accentuate
the modern concept. Scandinavian-style
furniture is used to further enhance the
contemporary vibe, creating a warm and
cosy space, whilst its simple and minimal-
ist forms complement the dainty and arty
ﬁnishing touches. As the open living spaces
feature plenty of brick surfaces and raw
materials, the lounge area combines an
array of softer furnishings, as seen via the
sofa, the rug, the curtains and even the
décor, creating a snugger environment.
The wood dining table is beautifully
set with the soft flames from the
candles enhancing the natural
beauty of this area.

INTERIORS / HOMES
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The dainty metal clock that
hangs on the brick wall
contrasts with the elegant
and chic ambiences that flow
throughout the living spaces.

INTERIORS / HOMES
Behind the lounge is the dining area, which features a mirrored ceiling to add dimensions
and volume to the already voluminous space. The dining table, beautifully presented, oozes
simplicity with its minimalist design in a stunning wood and metal ﬁnish. Surrounded with
sleek grey chairs, this sophisticated area contrasts with the rugged textures that surround it.
The brick wall that contrasts with the elegant and chic ambience, leads into the modern
kitchen area. An exquisite metal clock ﬁlls the wall facing the dry kitchen, which is designed
around a monochromatic colour scheme. Classy in black and white, a unique glass shelf
hangs in the middle of the kitchen from the ceiling, displaying a variety of plants and pots,
bringing a little greenery to the modern space.
An eccentric and unique
character is created
by using prints to
create a fun and light
environment.

INTERIORS / HOMES
GDY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION S/B.
No. 15B, Jalan USJ 1/20,
Taman Subang Permai,
47600 Subang Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
T +603 5621 3008
F +603 5621 4008
E gdy3008@gmail.com
W www.gdy.com.my
Upstairs are the bedrooms,where each generous sized room features bold black accents.The
master suite exudes style with its combination of sleek and quirky décor – from the brick wall
feature,the dainty lighting and ornaments,to the peculiar lighting and animated touches like
the rug and other embellishments.The abstract style headboard is one of the eye-catching
features in the master room,along with the brick wall.Softening these hard surfaces,subtle
lighting and ﬂuffy textures are brought into the space to create a cosier feel.
In the other bedrooms, each also features striking elements. In one bedroom, a typogra-
phy wall in shades of beige complements the subtly eccentric décor and prints. In another,
bright elements add contrast to the bold monochromatic scheme creating a cool setting.
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With its alluring interior, the combination of old and new creates a unique
ambience, where warmth oozes from the charmingly rustic yet modern interior.
words / kay mah photography / gavin yam layout / boon ting ting
MARVELLING BEAUTY
INTERIORS / HOMES
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Pristine and glowing in white, cream and
gold tones are used to give this area a glam
yet subtly elegant ambience.
INTERIORS / HOMES
Bursting with natural light, warmth oozes from the charming
interior and the rustic elements. Throughout the whole home, the
combination of raw and rich materials gives this home a unique
ambience – one that is enticing yet fresh.
In the quaint lounge, a whimsical red brick wall is accentuated by
black lines. With a double height ceiling, large windows allow an
abundant of light to shine through adding warmth to the charm-
ing space. The furniture is composed of a mixture of minimalist
pieces – such as the simple scandinavian inspired coffee table
and single grey chair, and vintage pieces – a beautiful chestnut
brown leather sofa. Décor and ﬁnishing touches are kept simple
and minimal allowing the contrast between old and new to
stand-out.
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INTERIORS / HOMES
The dining area depicts a totally different scene from that of the
lounge. Pristine and glowing in white, cream and gold tones are
used to give this area a glam yet subtly elegant ambience. The
dining furniture, contrasting with the immaculate setting of the
dining area, complements the vibe of the home, gently striking the
balance between rich and opulent, and natural. The kitchen seems
to radiate a warm beauty, smothered in a lovely grainy wood. Stain-
less steel appliances seamlessly blend with the wonderful wood,
bringing a modern element into this charmingly rustic space.
Upstairs are the bedrooms as well as a second lounge and study.
Each of the rooms uses the same laminate wood ﬂooring, but
The kitchen seems to radiate a warm beauty,
smothered in a lovely grainy wood.
creates its own style by using certain décor and
furniture. In one of the bedrooms, the industrial
theme is dominant, where a white washed brick
wall, contrasts with the black metal framed bed
and wardrobe space. In another bedroom, a con-
trasting coloured brick wall creates an earthier
feel, where gold and metallic décor embel-
lish the bedroom. Colours are used liberally in
other rooms, complementing each other, such as
turquoise blue with grey and white, and red and
orange with neutral tones.

INTERIORS / HOMES
HOMLUX INTERIOR FURNISHING
SDN BHD
5 & 5-01, Jalan Titiwangsa 3/3,
Taman Tampoi Indah,
81200 Johor Bahru,
Johor, Malaysia.
T +607 2413 341
F +607 2411 987
E info@homlux.com.my
W www.homlux.com.my
FB /homlux
Each of the rooms uses the same laminate
wood flooring, but creates its own style by
using certain décor and furniture.
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and read CreativeHome on
your iPhone or iPad.
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COMMERCIAL / RETAIL

Mimicking a library of colours, this home interior store offers customers a unique shopping
experience – one that resembles finding a precious book amidst a colourful collection.
words / lily wong photography / daisuke shima / nacasa & partners layout / boon ting ting
COLOURFUL DISCOVERY
COMMERCIAL / RETAIL
At 70 metres square, the Corazys home interior
store designed by Emmanuelle Moureaux
Architecture + Design proves that colours can
do wonders no matter if the space is large or
small. Set within the Galeria-Arts Building in
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Corazys puts empha-
sis on only four specific colours – orange, pink,
green and blue.
"There are approximately 150 types of items in
four colours, and they are all "Made in Japan"
quality," explains Emmanuelle Moureaux. "The
concept of the first store to open in Omote-
sando is based on a "library", in that it is filled
with colourful stories. We wanted to create the
experience of finding a novel from a large col-
lection of books; where one discovers a favour-
ite item amidst a colourful collections."

COMMERCIAL / RETAIL
To bring out the concept, large colourful
books are arranged within the tailor-
made shelves to resemble a library
of colours. According to the designer,
although the store appears colourful
when viewed from the outside, the space
inside is partitioned by large shelves
coloured in orange, pink, green and blue.
This is to create a small world of four
distinctive colours. For example, if a
person were to stand between the pink
shelves, they can get a view of the higher
shelves which are filled with books in
different shades of pink. The same colour
goes to the bottom shelves as well where
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a diverse range of home interior items in
different shades of pink are displayed.
"Each item holds a special story, like
taking a novel in your hand in the li-
brary," shares the designer. "In addition,
the world of four colours is connected
through the opening of the shelves layer-
ing colours in front and behind, to allow
customers to enjoy the space wrapped in
a full range of colours."
www.emmanuelle.jp; www.corazys.com

Eight Malaysian photographers have been shortlisted for the world’s biggest
photography competition – the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards.
edited / lily wong images / press.worldphoto.org layout / boon ting ting
Selected by an expert panel of judges
(full list here) the shortlisted Malaysian
photographers are:
1. NICK NG, PROFESSIONAL CANDID
One of Sony Malaysia’s Alpha Professional
photographers, Nick Ng is based in Kula
Lumpur. Ng’s shortlisted series ‘If You
Don't Drink Tea, You Are Not Chinese’
reflects the ancient tradition of Chinese
teahouses and offers a last look at a
quickly disappearing part of the country’s
culture, due mainly to China’s focus on its
economic and modernisation policies.
2. KHAIREL ANUAR CHE ANI, OPEN
SPLIT SECOND
Born in Perak and now living in Kula
Lumpur, Khairel Anuar Che Ani is a self-
taught photographer with a graduate
diploma in Quantity Surveying. His
work has already appeared in several
exhibitions and published in both Malaysia
and the UK since 2008. The shortlisted
image was taken in Bali during the Melasti
Festival. The young girls in the photograph
are waiting for their turn to perform –
each looks stunningly bright but their
expressions tell a different story.
3. THENG SIN CHONG, OPEN LOW LIGHT
Amateur photographer Theng Sin Chong loves
to travel the world. His shortlisted image
“Cemetery in Iceland”captures a bright moon
shining on the scene.
4. CHEUNG YIN FANG (ALSO KNOWN AS
JOSEPH CHEUNG), OPEN SPLIT SECOND
An avid self-taught photographer based in
Kuala Lumpur, Cheung Yin Fang indulges
in his photography hobby on weekly
basis and makes effort to travel to other
countries to photograph. His shortlisted
image captures the moment a young boy
creates a ‘heart’ shape at the River of
Tukad Yeh Unda in Klungkung Sub-District,
Klungkung Regency, Bali.
In London recently, eight Malaysian
photographers were named on the
shortlist of the world’s biggest
photography competition, the Sony
World Photography Awards. The winners
included one photographer in the awards’
Professional competition, judged on
a series of images, five in the Open
competition, judged on a single shot,
and two in the Youth competition, for
photographers aged 19 and under.
Entries to the awards from Malaysia were up
over 143% on 2015 and the photographers
were selected from a record-breaking
230,103 entries from 186 countries to
secure their place on the shortlist. The
total number of entries received by the
Sony World Photography Awards since its
launch in 2007 has now surpassed 1 million
images, reinforcing the awards’ position as
one of the most respected and inﬂuential
photography competitions in the world.
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