LUXURIA HOME & PROPERTY. Issue 16 "Divine Design", 2014 by Eko Pratomo

16/2014

HOME & PROPERTY

SPECIAL REPORT

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An American author, journalist, and lecturer, Gail Sheehy once said, “If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” I couldn’t agree more, change is inevitable. It happens whether we’re ready or not and our journey through life involves a series of changes, some major and many minor. I have been a part of the media and publishing industry for over 15 years now and I can honestly say that I have seen the way we deliver news evolve over time. We do understand that our readers are successful individuals and powerful executives who do not have time to sit at their desks all the time just to read the news. They need to be able to access the news the way they want, where they want and when they want. LUXURIA Home & Property is committed to being your ultimate source for news from the elite world of luxury properties, at work, at home and, now, on the go. Thus, we challenge you to access our news digitally and from your mobile device, via Scoop, Wayang Force or Scanie. And I also believe that the world of luxury properties, like any other areas of the property market is never static; in fact it changes and evolves to reflect new ideas and designs to satisfy the buyers of luxury properties who want a home that reflects their lifestyle. This is strongly reflected on our cover, as you might have guessed, the 16/2014 issue of LUXURIA Home & Property covers the prestigious Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, one of the most important fairs dedicated to furniture, decoration and interior design. The coveted event features the next big trends in interior design from some of the world’s most talented designers. One particular brand that stands out during the 53rd installation of Salone del Mobile was MOOOI, that we highlight in our Special Report pages. This issue celebrates the art in luxury living in all its form and function. We bid homage to the designers and artisans of all art forms while offering solutions to your design needs. So grab your favorite snacks and brew, then sit back and enjoy the ‘Divine Design’ presented in the most exciting way! Lulu F. Pasha

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Contents I

16 2014

EDITOR’S NOTE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NEWS AROUND THE GLOBE

SPECIAL REPORT

ARTS & DESIGN

LIVING IN STYLE

• Salone del Mobile 2014 • Venice Biennale 2014 • Biennale des Antiquaires • Donna Kukama • Kitchen Compilation • Skypak • Stealth Kitchen • Viteo Upside-Down Shower • Planika’s Panoramas

42 TECHNO SAVVY

• Vifa Copenhagen Speaker • Goji Smart Lock

47 PROFILE

• Emily Tellier • Diana Nazir • Sergei Tchoban • Mink Tan

64 CELEBRITY HOUSE • Bruno Mars

“The story of my early life encompasses many chapters, mostly all of them relate to architecture that lead me to where I am today.” –Sergei Tchoban

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FEATURED PROPERTY

LUXURY LIVING

• Casa Siete • La Piscucha • Casa P12

• Lamborghini Huracan • Global 6000 • Vertigo • The Nameless • Hayman Island • Rayavadee Krabi • Samabe, Bali • The Jiwa

114 GALA EVENT 117 PROPERTY LISTING

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• Corals at Keppel Bay • La Quinta • Marina Bay Suites • Reflections at Keppel Bay

122 BOOK REVIEW

• The Greenest Home • Lincoln Center: Inside and Out

128 DIRECTORY

CALENDAR of events

WORLD CITIES SUMMIT JUNE 1ST – 4TH, 2014 Singapore has always been the perfect place for real estate developers and investors to widen the portfolios and with this World Cities Summit, that chance will be heightened. The World Cities Summit Mayors Forum is an annual event where several city mayors gather and discuss the troubling problems within each cities and share solutions to those head-scratching nuisances. In this WCS 2014, the chance to network with some of the most brightest business owners and also city leaders are abundant and also the conferences held within this event is thoughtindulging and bring the best out of all participants. Intellectual discussions between panelists in searching for that insight about the governance and most importantly, the trending issue at hand, urban sustainability and efficiency, it is without doubt that answers will come out of this 4-day event. The sponsors of this event are some of the who’s who in Singapore real estate landscape, names like Far East Organization and Capitaland will definitely intrigued the minds of any visitors. Please check http://www. worldcitiessummit.com.sg/ for further information.

BRISBANE HOME BUYER & PROPERTY INVESTOR SHOW MAY 24TH – 25TH, 2014 Brisbane will be one of the hosts of this Australian extravaganza of property showcase along with Sydney and Melbourne within coming dates. The two-day event will be packed with expert panelists from different areas of property, discussing the problems and solutions regarding Australian property landscape. Visitors will be taken into heated but informative discussion on how to combat the property taxes that keeps inclining these past months. Panelists such as Effie Zahos from Mooney Magazine, Dr. Andrew Wilson, Ben Kingsley and TV Persona, Chris Gray amongst other esteemed speakers will give their opinions and most likely tips and tricks on how to save money and a way to buy or sell a property or more with safety precautions. The exhibition will be placed within the confine of Brisbane Convention & exhibition Center, for more information regarding the tickets, seminars and speakers, please visit http://www.homebuyershow.com.au/brisbane/visitor

CITYSCAPE QATAR JUNE 2ND – 4TH, 2014

Qatar is known for its richness in oil and particularly all of the princesses that rule Qatar areas, one word to describe Qatar would be humongous and that would mean also to its events. Cityscape Qatar will be one of the biggest property and real estate events ever in the history of men, exaggerating a little bit but with Qatar National Convention Center as the host, it would seem appropriate to call Citiyscape Qatar an extravagant exhibition. Divided into 4 different areas, the Exhibitors Zone, the Visitors Zone, the Conference Zone and Media Zone, Cityscape will feature many discussions inside forums designated to each zone. This will be perfect as such events tend to mixed the discussions into one confusing outcomes. Networking will be one of the benefits in this showcase as many investors and developers will attend this Cityscape Qatar, for more information about the panelists and more, please visit www.cityscapeqatar.com

CALENDAR of events

INDIAN PROPERTY SHOW JUNE 12TH – 14TH, 2014 India is building to be one of the highest echelon of property developments, its untapped landscapes are to die for and that is why, Indian Property Show will be the guideline for future investors and developers to pull in their resources and create a better India. India Property Show which be held on June 12th through June 14th of 2014 will focuses its attendees for real estate investors and developers from all over the world to gather and give their opinions about India’s prospect for near-term and long-term investment probabilities. Over 300 projects gathered from all continents with 70 developers eager to commence those projects as soon as they meet with the right investors. The exhibition will be held at Hall 8, India and as it were mentioned before, this India Property Show is limited only for the Trading part of Real Estate. For more information regarding this event, visit http://www.dwtc. com/en/events/Pages/Indian-Property-Show---June.aspx#.U1TfHqIdVdi

EXPO ITALIAN REAL ESTATE JUNE 24TH – 26TH, 2014 As Italy and Spain slowly re-construct their financial mishaps from the year 2013, the real estate landscape is also developing its prowess once again. The emergence of Expo Italian Real Estate is the answer to that development that the nation’s been craving for, realtors, agents, contractors, inspectors and many more from different fields of real estate will attend this public event in order to tackle some of the issues that still looming in the Italian property matter. Over the course of 3 days, visitors will be taken through a journey of intelligent discussions, symposiums and panel forums to battle the financial straits in the Italian property business and many more. Networking again, is one of the most important thing in these types of event and it is guaranteed that this event will be jam-packed with notable faces from prominent developers and investors. For information, please visit http://10times.com/expo-italy-realestate

LONDON REAL ESTATE FORUM JUNE 11TH – 12TH, 2014 Real estate and property investing and development are seemingly the best trading commodity in the year 2014, for established countries and also developing countries. United Kingdom being one of the higher powers in Europe is the host to the prominent London Real Estate Forum that will be held at Berkeley Square, Mayfair. The exclusive event will only be attended by some of the renowned names in real estate development and is open to all investor to meet and chat about the possibility of joining forces in real estate deals and many more. The event will commence on 11th of June and it will exhibit over 1000 participants from corporate occupiers, retailers and most importantly international investors. Debates and discussions will be parts of this extensive two-day event, from more information regarding the speakers and event itinerary, please visit www.lref.co.uk

NEWS around the globe

MARKET EASING IN AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY PRICE

olding off to buy a house would be a logical thing to do for potential home buyers in Australia, especially in major cities, such as Brisbane, Darwin, Canberra and the center of it all, Sydney. Throughout the nation, suburb median houses have cut their prices for the significant, the growth over the early months of 2014 only shows 2% only and the most staggering news that Hobart has seen a slide in pricing, approximately 8.4% slide within these 12 months. In Sydney, the waves of house auctions that have been sweeping the city by the harbor have finally calmed down and with less and less affordable houses are available, the logical sense is that the pricing of that said houses will be reduced. For example with the Sydney action frenzy, a suburb plain house was sold AU$1 million above the price, thankfully that craziness has cooled down completely. The increase in house pricing over the Australian borders is just a mere 3.1 percent over the course of these four months and this drop in house prices will continue to drop further down but probably not as significant as everyone would hope for.

CANADA HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE TREND SLOWING DOWN

edation is the word to describe the current situation in Canada right now, the Great White north is seeing a â&#x20AC;&#x153;status quoâ&#x20AC;? in their real estate and housing development projects. As any other trend would suggest that an all time high has been reached and it is now time for a cool down, reports have suggested that The Canadian Housing trend has gathered over $1.7 trillion over the course of past years and this first quarter of 2014, the highest achievement ever since the year 2000. The following months will be a cool down in terms of house selling and also prices will be slumping down exponentially. This trend will be the definitive moment where home buyers, sellers, agents, developers and investors to take a step back, re-strategize and return to the market with fresh ideas. The Canadians will seek to improve in other sectors before eventually come back to the housing market which is very important to the Canadian government.

NEWS around the globe

QATAR’S REAL ESTATE PLAN AHEAD OF WORLD CUP 2022

his year’s FIFA World Cup will be an exciting event but the buzz will not only be prioritizes on Brazil, the host for this year’s World Cup but to Qatar as well. For the first time ever, Qatar will be the host of the most prestigious football event and that will spell revenue for many things and not just in the football/sport business. Qatar with the help of Cityscape will launch a mega-billion project worth $150 billion United States Dollar which will be spread out throughout a number of businesses. The real estate business will be getting a hefty 25 residential towers on the Pearls, 9 premium towers in Diplomatic District and 10 new malls to the retail market within the course of 12 months. The hospitality market will also see an increase of 20% over the coming months in tourist numbers. The gearing up towards the 2022 World Cup is still a long way but the infrastructure is being perfected to host the most prestigious athletic event of all time.

SINGAPORE IS SEEING A RISE IN REAL ESTATE STOCKS

everal Singaporean real estate companies are seeing their stocks rise, the highest ever in the last 10 months combined. Approximately on April 22th, The Strait Times Index rose to 3, 277. 53, the highest numbers the Singaporean stock exchange has seen since June the 4th of last year. As it were mentioned before that several of the Singaporean real estate companies also benefited from this rise with their own individual stocks, City Developments’ stock rose 4.36 percent and Capitaland saw a rise of 0.93% and many others. Not only in Singapore, reportedly other Southeast Asia countries are also seeing a rise in stocks. Index increase in Phillipines saw a 4-day increase in the stock chart and it actually ended at 6,784.95, a rise of 0.26%. Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have also seen a wildly increase in the property sectors and will hopefully continue to see this rise in stocks and in prices also for the coming months of 2014.

NEWS around the globe

SONY TO ADD REAL ESTATE UNIT

azuo Hirai, the Chief Executive Officer of Sony has announced that soon Sony will be branching out to the real estate business seeing that the real estate business has secured its credibility to be a lucrative business. Sonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Real Estate Unit will be launched in early August and it will consist of a brokerage, consulting and a property management firms and all together, Sony will be investing over US$ 2.4 million into this real estate business. Although dominating the console earnings with its PlayStation 4, Sony is losing the war in the smartphone business, falling behind Samsung and Apple and it is somewhat a viable option to turn to the property business in order to bring in more revenue. Over the course of three years time, according to Nikkei, Sony will launch over 10 more businesses from different sectors starting with Sony Real Estate Corp., the official name of the real estate unit and the headquarter will be based in Ginza. C

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TECH COMPANIES AND REAL ESTATE

eemingly these days, the world is being run by young entrepreneurs below the ages of 30 and that is somewhat normal. Since the birth of Facebook and the rise of Mark Zuckerbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s super-stardom, almost every Ivy Leaguers have followed the footsteps of the Young Tech Conglomerate, but what does this current trend of young tech companies have to do real estate? The answer is simple, with a new tech company rises, the start-up would include an office to serve as an image enhancer much like the start-up of Facebook. There are over 500 United States based technology companies that are looking for office fronts for their start-up businesses to imply strong growth and growth has spurred from the real estate sale side. Exponent numbers of office sales have accompanied the numbers of start-up technological companies and will see better future in the coming months and even down in the future.

NEWS around the globe

TO WED & BE MARRY AT

BANYAN TREE UNGASAN BALI

THE CHAPEL’S EXTERIOR IS ADORNED WITH HUNDREDS OF WHITE DOVES TO REPRESENT BEAUTY, PEACE LOVE AND EVERLASTING WEDDED BLISS

erched 70 meters above sea level, the Dove Wedding Chapel at Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali is a breathtakingly beautiful venue to host nuptials and special events. The intimate venue offers romantic vistas of the Indian Ocean as a backdrop to celebrate one of life’s happiest occasions. Like a namesake, the chapel’s exterior is adorned with hundreds of white doves to represent beauty, peace love and everlasting wedded bliss. It also features an architecturally stunning transparent pyramid-like structure with elegant glass doors, and seamless windows. Designed by Sarjono Sami, the Dove Chapel was inspired by a number of elements; one of the core aspects of the design is the use of three hundreds ornamental white doves placed on the side of the chapel. The doves were incorporated into the design to represent peace and love. They are the inspiration behind the name and experience concept for the chapel, The Dove Chapel. The Dove Chapel at Banyan Tree Ungasan is contemporary styled and an ultra-luxurious setting for couples seeking a romantic and unforgettable wedding experience. As stated by the General

Manager of Banyan Tree Ungasan, Anne Busfield, “We are thrilled that the bride and groom will be able to seal their love against one of the most gorgeous cliff side views that one can find in Bali.” Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler USA magazine as one of the 45 best new hotels to open in this year’s “Hot List”, Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali has 73 stunning pool villas perched on the pristine southernmost cliffs. Located just 35 minutes by car from Ngurah Rai International Airport and the thriving beaches of Kuta, Seminyak and Sanur, the resort promises panoramic ocean views, effortless rejuvenation and unforgettable cultural discoveries for new and return visitors to Bali alike. For more information or to make reservation, contact: + 62 361 300 7000 or email: sales.ungasan@banyantree.com.

SPECIAL REPORT SALONE DEL MOBILE 2014 VENICE BIENNALE 2014

SPECIAL report

ARCHITECTURE FOR FREEDOM

ART AND ARCHITECTURE COMBINED IN ONE EVENT

REM KOOLHAAS AND THE CHAIRMAN OF LA BIENNALE DE VENEZIA, PAOLO BARATTA AGREED THAT THIS YEAR THEME WILL BE ABOUT FUNDAMENTALS

his year Venice Biennale will be a grand one and not just because the participants will be the highest crop of prominent architects to date but also this year’s Biennale will feature one of the living legends of Architecture, Rem Koolhaas as the curator of this amazing event. Rem Koolhaas and the chairman of la Biennale de Venezia, Paolo Baratta agreed that this year theme will be about Fundamentals meaning the event which will commence on June 7th and will go through until November 23th of this year will focus solely on the architecture and not putting the spotlight on the architects. The whole entirety of la Biennale de Venezia will lay on three aspects that will focus on time, Past, Present and Future, dissecting the event into three separate venues. Central Pavilion will be the venue for Elements of Architecture which will be the Past basis of la Biennale de Venezia where it will display the very basic fundamentals of any architecture, walls, doors, roof and many more. This appreciation for the first elements of architecture serves as the Past them of la Biennale de Venezia, Rem Koolhaas said that “ Traditional architectural elements – the ceiling and the window, but also even the façade – now belong to advanced technological domains, yet the fundamental elements of architecture endure, albeit in sometimes radically different forms.” Based on these fundamental elements, the exhibition will evolve from its parameters and explore with the forgotten aspects of architecture.

@courtesy of OMA

The second venue, the National Pavilions will host the theme, Absorbing Modernity: 1914 -2014. Constructing from the early Chinese, Swiss and Indian architectures, the presentation will display the evolution worth 100 years in the making. The influences over the span of 100 years will be displayed into one simultaneous exhibition, a medium to reflect where architecture has become today. Whilst the last part, Monditalia which will be held at Arsenale will celebrate the host of this magnificent event, Italy as a part of the Fundamentals that has been discussed before. Engaging beyond the world of architecture alone, this them will also depict certain technology, policitics, economy and religion into the mix for a better visual of how Italy as a nation become so diverse and immense. Venice Biennale or la Biennale de Venezia will be the host of a spectacular and grand architectural event and with Rem Koolhaas , the idol of so many architects out there served as the curator, save to say that this gala will be an instant hit.

SPECIAL report

INSPIRED LIVING SALONE DEL MOBILE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME

he second week of April 2014 was a joyous occasion for all art aficionados, particularly because the coveted Salone del Mobile reeled its magic carpet once more to all home furniture producers and designers to showcase their wondrous current and upcoming trend and style. One particular brand that stands out in the 53rd installation of Salone del Mobile was MOOOI and the accolades given to this particular stylish brand was justified for several reasons. For starter, the juxtaposition of each unique useable arts inside a 1.700 square meter of space was sublime, each furniture coalesce perfectly with one another and they didn’t raced one another for attention, the adoration of the viewers were equal and the industrial feel of the presentation, supremely satisfying when viewed from the center of the hall.

THE MOOOI TEAM BROUGHT A ‘TREASURE CHEST’ TO DISPLAY IN SALONE DEL MOBILE

First photo on the left: Love Sofa by Marcel Wanders; Photos on the right: The Presentation of Salone del Mobile 2014 Photographed by Nicole Marnati

The MOOOI team brought a ‘treasure chest’ to display in Salone del Mobile and that chest contains all of the new collection made perfect by MOOOI’s world renowned designers. Honestly, just by looking at those images, this remarkable producer of useable art has gathered some of the world’s best designs mankind had ever seen and of course, the best designers as well, the list of the design team includes Marcel Wanders and Casper Vissers, the co-founders of MOOOI, one of the aces of the brand, Alvin Tjitrowirjo, Danny Fang, Nika Zupanc and of course, the maestro in photography, Massimo Listri, leaving a continuous symphony of bold chairs, sofas, upholsteries and tables amongst other eye-succulent things. Notably Marcel Wanders, the Art Director of MOOOI started the MOOOI 2014’s Collection by rolling out his Zio Collection which feature Zio Coffee Table, a sublime dark wooden table accompanied by its own Zio Lounge Chair, again with dark wood as its structure covered with soft grey colored materials for its cushion, another zestful Marcel Wanders’ design is Bassotti Tables which plays on the black and white colors on a marble material for its surface. Other designs include Canvas 230 and Canvas Footstool and the hit of the trade, the Cocktail chair. Not to be upstage by their Art Director, the designers pulled out brilliant designs from their brains and came up with the likes of Taffeta Chairs from Alvin Tjitrowirjo which features colorful legs and flower patterns for the cushions which implies the perfect outdoor chairs although this chair collection can be the bright denominator for a gloomy family room. One other perfect example of how creative the MOOOI team is the presentation of Prop Light by Bertjan Pot. This Prop Light is a simple designed lighting apparatus yet it is unique, light bulbs being gathered and installed in a circular form or a row form and viola, Prop Light has been created, the idea is simple enough but it is very fresh that it intrigues all the eyes in the Salone del Mobile.

THE IDEA IS SIMPLE ENOUGH BUT IT IS VERY FRESH

@courtesy of MOOOI

One designer that caught everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes is Alvin Tjitrowijo with his Taffeta Chairs, this Indonesian designer broke the rankings of MOOOI and presented to clients such a fascinating chair. The idea behind Taffetta is simple, a colorful framing with the extremely lavish cushion suggest loveable seating apparatus in a sunny Sunday setting and it is correct, one look at Taffeta, one can already imagine that Sunday BBQ party with the family all sitting on the chair and sofa of Taffeta. Not only that, tradition plays a humongous part in the creation of Taffeta as Alvin designed this chair to be an homage of local textile weavers as can see from the stitching of the cushion. The Salone del Mobile was a success for MOOOI team, their designs were stylish, meticulously constructed and the presentation of the furniture collection was sublime, even the prime photographer, Massimo Listri created a cornucopia of scintillating display due to how great the furniture is. MOOOI is design house full of creative thinkers and at Milanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Salone del Mobile 2014, they really showed their muscles, game on.

Photos on the left: Above, another wonderful presentation photographed by Nicole Marnati; Below, Nest Chair by Marcel Wanders Photos on the right: Above, dazzling items photographed by Nicole Marnati; Below, Taffeta Chair by Alvin Tjitrowirjo and Kiki van Eijk & Joost van Beliswijk

ARTS & design

History, Tradition & Art OVER 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING OF THIS SUPERB ART FAIR

ne of the most prestigious and prominent art fairs has opened its door one more time, Biennale des Antiquaires, one mention of this event, everyone will turn their heads and admirations will ultimately come out of everyone’s minds, both in the art community and even laymen. SNA or Syndicat National des Antiquaires has been promoting the 27th edition of the Biennale in a World Tour which in their itinerary, the SNA has been gracious enough to include Indonesia as a part of the tour. The 27th Biennale des Antiquaires will be held on September 11th to 27th of 2014 which is far away from now but education about this event, particularly in the Asia region is much needed.

In this tour, the SNA has included into the mix, their President, Christian Deydier which by far, the most relaxed and fun person to meet. The multi-talented former chef and current archeologist which specializes in Chinese culture and artifacts suggests that the Biennale is meant for the eyes, although yes, it would be the perfect events for investment due to the high-priced arts that will engulf this fair, but for Deydier, the art in this event is meant to be enjoyed. He said, “live through the arts as I have done it as well”, that is the best interpretation for this 2-year event. Another famous individual that joins this world tour is the world famous jewelry master, Wallace Chan, the founder of ‘Wallace Cut’, promoting his work in the Biennale, among which is Now and Always necklace.

“LIVE THROUGH THE ARTS AS I HAVE DONE IT AS WELL.” -CHRISTIAN DEYDIER Now and Always necklace is just magnificent, it’s scintillating, it’s elegant, it is truly one of a kind, since everything that comes out of Wallace Chan’s hands is unbelievably rare. The Now and Always features an Aquamarine Wallace Cut diamond with 135.4 carat, now that particular insight alone is flabbergasting but when this necklace puts Blue Topaz, Sapphire and Opal amongst other things into the mix, then the rest will be history, to better put on how magnificent this necklace really is. Other contributors for this event include Cartier, Christian Dior, Bvlgari, Galerie Christian Deydier and Berko Fine Paintings amidst other high-grade products from prominent brands. If the 26th edition secured the hands of Karl Lagerfeld to helmed the design of Grand Palais as the venue for the event which was sublime, this year Syndicat National des Antiquaires has another acclaimed designer to take the mantle of Grand Palais designer, Jacques Granges is clearly a man who doesn’t need any introduction, his work with Yves Saint Lauren and Pierre Berge is more than enough to consider this man as the lead designer for this luxurious event. Other master builders…of food have been secured by Biennale des Antiquaires, master chef Michel Guerard and Michel Roth will be headlines for Charity dinner on September 7th which will see the skills of Chef Master Guerard and the Galla Dinner on September 9th will see Michel Roth cater the food and wines. Biennale des Antiquaires has been educating us for over 50 years, this upcoming edition will no doubt propel this bi-annual event into the highest ties of art events. Let the education begin!

ARTS & design

EXPRESSION FROM WITHIN ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS

p and comer artist, Donna Kukama has always uses her performances as a way to reflect on her thoughts and contemplating her strong performances, it is no wonder that her messages are well received. Donna Kukama’s stardom is just getting started and with her graceful acts, her visionary arts and her ambitious attitude, it will be a short time until the world has Kukama written all over it. South Africa’s crown jewel was born in 1981 in a town called Mafikeng and from a tender age, young Donna has shown early stage of artistic prowess and the rest should we say is history, she then went to Switzerland, Sierre to be exact to complete her postgraduate studies which she perfectly did at the Ecole Cantonale d’art du Valais in 2008 and after that her artistic wings flap to the highest of skies.

HER LATEST INSTALLATION WILL BE NAMED ‘THE VERY LAST ANNOUNCEMENT’

@courtesy of Blank Projects

Years after her graduation, Donna Kukama’s exuberant display of arts have been performed in various art fairs, such as Joburg Art Fair in 2009, ARCO Madrid in 2010 and many more after that. Her niche in multimedia art with the likes of performance, video, text and sound installations has created somewhat a fresh approach of performance art. Rebellious and vivacious of life are two main things one might expect from Donna Kukama and those qualities are depicted flawlessly in her crafts, one notable performance that she does is her sound work, where she narrates and repeats her text loudly in front of a crowd as a part of protest or in her case, a protest art. Her latest installation will be named The Very Last Announcement where she gathered various comments from visitor books of the South African Pavilion and then create one continuous text derived from those comments and shouts them through a megaphone as a part of

her protest of the South African frames being unreliable. This is a very intriguing approach to expressing angst rather than turn to anarchism in order to create a noise, this performance/protest art will be perfect if implemented in South East Asia, where anarchy and inability to express anger properly are the dominating factors in combating from unruly governance. Rebellious is the insignia of Donna Kukama and as it’s been said before that her stardom is only in the first stage, this will be a guarantee that this foxy lady will be a part of world’s culture and art history in the future. Her arts are bafflingly gorgeous, meticulously invasive of certain injustice, vulnerable yet strong and most importantly full of zest. Remember the name Donna Kukama and her following arts in the near future.

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TAKE A LOOK AT ME NOW MATHIAS BOTHOR FOR IC! BERLIN

or Spring/Summer 2014, ic! berlin takes you on a ride through Berlin’s century-old subway system, from the luxury boutiques along Friedrichstraße to Little Istanbul at Kotbusser Tor. Get ready for the longer days with new electric colours and glamorous ladies sunglasses. Mathias Bothor cracks down on ic! berlin East meets west. The underground rises. Worlds collide. Day meets night meets day. Berlin is a hybrid city where anything goes and everything is possible. ic! berlin, makers of world famous screwless sheet-metal glasses, presents its first collection of hybrid sunglasses: superfine acetate rims inside an unbreakable stainless steel frame. This micro collection comprises three models, S3 Rummelsburg, S25 Tegel and S42 Wedding, each available in three colour ways. These hybrid models, each weighing less than 20g, are part of ic! berlin’s Spring/Summer 2014 U–Bahn collection: eyewear inspired by the Berlin Metro.

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LIVING IN STYLE KITCHEN COMPILATION SKYPAK STEALTH KITCHEN VITEO UPSIDE-DOWN SHOWER

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FEEDING FRENZY

DIVE INTO A NEW KITCHEN EXPERIENCE WITH THESE UNIQUE PRODUCTS

ooking can be a dull activity to do in the house, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be mundane. What the current cooking experience is missing is that zest, that life in creating a sumptuous treat from picking the best ingredients as that juicy tenderloin or bits and pieces of a veal or given any condiments into action, like pepper or oregano, kitchen does need that fun auro. With these current wave of out-of-the-box products, cooking, baking, grilling and even brewing can transformed any boring cooking seession into a succulent meal altogether. Not only are these products efficient and functional, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt that this batch is pretty to look at.

1 AGA Stove created by AGA Ranges. www.aga-ranges.com 2 The highly efficient Evak provided by Prepara. www.prepara.com 3 Entertaining Hot Pot BBQ by black+blum. www.black-blum.com 4 Another offering from Prepara, Brew Over Ice Carafe. 5 Canadiano Coffee Brewer from Canadiano. www. canadiano.co 6 High technology kettle, Vera Kettle from Ilcar di Bugatti. www.casabugatti.it 7 TopBrewer, a delicious coffee brewer installation from Scanomat. www.scanomat.com 8 Sansaire Sous Vide, a special product from Sansaire. www.sansaire.com 9 A retro rendition of an espresso maker, ROK Espresson Maker by ROK Kitchen Tools. www.rokkitchentools.com 10 Experience an outdoor cooking experience with Vertex Outdoor Portable Stove by Vertex Outdoors. www.vertexoutdoors.com 11 Have a fresh brewed coffee everyday with HG-One Grinder by HG-One. www.hg-one.com

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STAY GROUNDED THIS AIRLINE TROLLEY WILL DELIVER YOU STRAIGHT TO THE SKY

THE PRICE POSSESSION HOWEVER LIES WITHIN THE FIRST CLASS COLLECTION

ome accessories trend is getting quirky and unique within each year that is a fact, then why not putting something that is not meant for house use such an airline trolley inside the house and create an out-of-this-world experience when dining and even when drinking that 50-year old Scotch inside the lofty and sensual home-bar. Although yes, the Skypak is meant for a traveling trolley, there is no denying it, but the new collection that it comes with is very stylish and astoundingly far from the ordinary that it is a must for every contemporary house to have inside. It has a measurement of 103cm in height, 30cm in width, and depth of 40cm making this Skypak really easy to maneuver inside the house and with the weight of a menial 15kg, this airline accessories fit for a household can be placed literally everywhere. It even comes with different finishes such as, the Globetrotter Trolley where it is jam-packed with airline stamps or if the patriotic feeling comes about, Skypak also has a Flag collection that depicts each nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flags on the side of the Trolley. The La Barrique Cooler Trolley on the other hand can be the bar denominator for the house, store the sumptuous whiskey inside this separated temperature zone trolley. Inside the La Barrique Cooler there is a temperature setting that exudes low climate from 5 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius that is perfect for storing those precious white wine and red wine. The price possession however lies within the First Class Skypaks, there are currently three luxurious trolleys inside the First Class Skypak collection, the Pure Gold Trolley that features 24-carat gold plates on each side of this premium Skypak, next is the Bisazza Mosaico Isotta, a glass-tiled plated trolley that will definitely brighten up the bathrooms, this trolley might look specifically suited for luxurious pampering, catering the needs of a spa perhaps with storage meant for warm towels. Lastly, the uber-premium Swarovski-

covered Trolley to further that premium and sophistication status to the highest echelon, approximately there are 82,000 precision-cut Swarovski diamonds embedded in the panels, this is glamour at its best, superbly crafted and delicious to look at. Skypak is meant for airlines but with these collections who can resist putting them at houses and modernistic penthouses.

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KITCHEN MAGIC

THE KITCHEN SET THAT COULD SURPRISE YOU AT EVERY TURN

THIS IS THE FUTURE OF KITCHEN

pace is everything when owning a house and an apartment, some would agree that kitchen space is one of the most important space of the whole entire house. Kitchen filled with utensils, cramped up walking space between cooking tasks can be a problematic, the similar nuisance is seemingly happening to every household across the earth. The solution is literally hidden before everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes, indeed, hiding a kitchen is the perfect solution for those annoying experiences where our feet got stubbed on the edge of the cabinet or our heads getting banged on an opened cabinet doors. The Stealth Kitchen Modular from Resource Furniture is the first and only modular kitchen that will liven up the cooking experience, from cabinets, sink, microwave oven and even a refrigerator are engulfed into one flowing brown colored module. At first glance, this kitchen set looks like just another 6-foot linear wall but when Stealth Kitchen is in its open state that is where the kitchen magic happens. Experience the very high-end features of a kitchen with a refrigerator, a freezer, a dishwasher, a cooktop, a sink and limitless storage space all rolled up into one flowing useful apparatus. The materials that are used into the making of Stealth Kitchen are nature friendly, it uses locally-sourced hardwood with plywood with no formaldehyde traces whatsoever, the key to Stealth Kitchen besides creating a much needed space for the kitchen master is to create a sustainable kitchen set that it can last long and not being a danger to the environment. This is the future of kitchen, the purest idea that is very simple yet effective in implemention. A breathing room is getting more and more insufficient these days and for a kitchen set to take a limited space and create more space, that is just amazing. The people of Resource Furniture has invented a much in-demand kitchen set to topple all available kitchen sets out there, no more the need to buy a separate kitchen console to store pans, ladle and more, Stealth Kitchen can do all of that and create more space whilst doing so. Like it was mentioned before, Stealth Kitchen is the very first and only of its kind and will be available soon all over the world and not only that, Stealth Kitchen is perfect for restaurants, hotels but most importantly, this kitchen set is literally perfect for small houses or an apartment.

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MAKE IT RAIN SHOWERING NEVER LOOKS SO EXCITING

THE UPSIDE-DOWN SHOWER IS THE SOLUTION TO LIVEN UP THE MOOD

o matter how everyone is doing it, showering can be a boring and routine way to cleanse oneself. It becomes more of a chore than a necessary way to refresh the body and purify the pores, even showering with MP3 Player placed inside the shower is not entertaining enough. The Upside-Down Shower from Viteo is that solution to liven up the mood for showering, just the mere idea of it is refreshing, imagine yourself being showered from the bottom up, it is scintillating idea to look at a shower. This circular plastic and stainless steel can be installed inside or outside depending on the occasion but from the excitement this showering apparatus can do, it is best that the Upside-Down Shower is placed on the outside. The idea is very simplistic yet implies fun in every sprout of water that it carries. The weight is only 16 kilogram and a measure of 78cm x 78cm and the way this shower circle works is that the water, plug in into the water channel of the house of course, gets squirted from the bottom in an upward motion, allowing the water to come down again which means that Viteo Upside-Down Shower offers a double-showering experience instead of the usual one-time only showering sequence by any ordinary shower.

Tingling sensation will be felt from the bottom and the rainy day sensation will be experienced once the water comes down, it is not very intricate of a procedure yet exhilarating just to watch. It is literally having your own fountain circus at the back of your house, one of the main features that one might find in this circular treat is that it can easily be hooked up with any garden hose to sprout water, no need for complicated installation for the water to come out, that is why Viteo Upside-Down Shower is best when put outside near the infinity pool, clean that body after a dip in the pool or have a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play with the kids on a Sunday afternoon, because this gadget is very fun that it can intrigue you inner child to come out.

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SLICKEST OF THEM ALL A PORTABLE SPEAKER THAT HAS MORE STYLE THAN MOST PEOPLE

STYLE DOESN’T STOP AT THE DESIGN

ost portable speakers available out there do look like, just that, a speaker, they may contain the word ‘portable’ in it but still in reality, those speakers still feel bulky and a nuisance to carry around. Portable speaker should be slick and light to carry with one more feature that somehow been neglected by all speaker producers that is style. There is a solution to those troublesome issues in portable speaker, that solution being a stylish speaker named Vifa Copenhagen Speaker. The Copenhagen Speaker is wonderful to look at, that is the first thing to notice about this portable speaker, it is very chic and unisex, so not only men can carry this around but women won’t be too butch to carry it around. The material that Copenhagen uses is special type of woven textile engulfing the front part of Copenhagen with the back being covered with aluminum coated with matte finishing, the volume button is also engulfed with the woven material creating this flowing feeling from top to bottom. Style doesn’t stop at the design only but also the finishes, Copenhagen Speaker has 6 available colors to choose from. The good people of Vifa can cater to the likings of the purchasers whether it is red, blue or black finishing, Vifa can definitely do exactly that. Weighing only at a mere 4.65 kilogram, this little speaker can orchestrates a symphony, it features an Apple AirPlay and works on Bluetooth via Bluetooth aptX connection and also Wi-Fi ready with the regular 3.5mm mini jack wired optical or default analog socket also it comes with an iOS device USB socket as well. It has a Forced Balanced Woofers and digital pure path amplifiers to secure that crispy clear sound of any R&B songs, that rough riff swagger of a Metal song and many more.

Style and sound combines in this portable speaker, it can blend instantaneously with any surroundings, but most importantly, Copenhagen Speaker is slick, one look at this speaker and you know that there is good time inside this speaker. Men and women can perfectly carry this speaker with ease and fashion style can be heightened with this speaker.

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PROTECT AT ALL COST THIS SMALL THING WILL GUARD YOUR HOME WITH PANACHE

THIS INTELLIGENT LOCKING DEVICE CAN BE PAIRED WITH ANY SMARTPHONES

ith every elapsing time, home burglary gets more and more sophisticated and slick, it is never enough just to attach several CCTVs anymore or putting a sensor at the door. Leaving home for quite some time can be very nerve-wrecking when todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s burglars can cut the door alarm and blind the CCTVs with infra-red lights but there is a new way to secure that easing feeling when leaving home. Goji Smart Lock, a simple circular house locker can be placed above the door handle and you can literally, leave your house for ages and it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a matter. First off, Goji Smart Lock can be paired with any smartphones because what good a Smart Lock can be if it cannot be paired with any Samsungs, iPhones or Sonys. Goji Smart Lock has a front-facing camera that sends live feed to your smartphone when there is a person waiting at the door and if you choose to grant this person a passage to the humble abode then you can send the password of the day to his or her smartphone via text or email. The sense of looking for your house keys inside the pockets can be thrown away now as again, with any smartphones linked to the Goji Smart Lock, it can be used as a key or it will simply recognize the facial features of the owner and immediately grant access to the house. And as any lock systems, Goji is supported by 24X7 support line that will alert you when the smartphone is not active. This is the future of home locking system, after being so long trapped in the ordinary locking system, today home-owners can rest easy when they are in vacation leaving the home alone without any fear of returning home, finding their house empty.

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PANORAMAS OF FIRE THEY ADD AN INCREDIBLE WARMTH AND COZINESS TO THE ATMOSPHERE

he Izel restaurant at the Conrad Hotel, Dubai is known as an ideal place for a business lunch or family dinner. Apart from an excellent food, the main attraction of the place is the breathtaking Planika’s panoramas of fire. From the moment you step in the Izel restaurant, designed by Patricia Holler from WA International, you are graced with amazing views, stylish and modern décor and Planika’s smokefree fireplaces, Fire Line Automatic. It’s the natural golden flames from these smoke-free fireplaces that really make this restaurant stand out! And if you’re outside, 9 of Planika’s portable fireplaces have been placed on the terrace. This unique product can be put into a casing and is equipped with an electronic system used for regulating the flame size. The device is operated with a remote control, which can be programmed so as to operate several joined devices. The bio fireplace can as well be integrated with the Smart Home system, giving even more possibilities to control it with various devices. Fire Line Automatic is made of the highest quality materials and is equipped with numerous safety

sensors monitoring the work of the device. Thanks to the use of the recommended Fanola® fuel and the implementation of the patented BEV technology, it is completely smokeless, does not leave ash or smell. It can actually fit into any space chosen by the client: installed into wall, positioned on the ground or suspended in any furnishing item. Natural golden flames create a wonderful atmosphere and add a perfect finishing touch to any exceptional interior as a piece of unconventional contemporary interior design. All the guests will certainly notice the exceptional, elegant and modern decoration and the atmosphere created by Planika.

PROFILE EMILY TELLIER DIANA NAZIR SERGEI TCHOBAN MINK TAN

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FANCY THERE CAN ONLY BE LAVISH LUXURY WHEN TALKING ABOUT EMILY TELLIER

hen talking about luxurious and elegant things, one does not need to look further than the aristocrat-esque Christofle brand. Christofle has been known to worldwide as the very best in flatware and home accessories and it certainly does not hurt when this brand comes from the capital of fashion, France. When first emerged in 1830, Christofle was subjected only to the kings and queens of the France region, but with time, Christofle has evolved into a versatile brand ranging from jewelry, flatware and even USB flash disks. When Christofleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wings spread into South-East Asia, it meant that Christofle had to find someone qualified to represent the elegance in the name of Christofle, enter Emily Tellier. One look at this gorgeous lady and one can see why Christofle pick this experienced individual, her graceful act and her professionalism are some of the trade but from the way she talked, lux and elegance can be felt out of her.

CHRISTOFLE HAS EVOLVED INTO A VERSATILE BRAND RANGING FROM JEWELRY, FLATWARE AND EVEN USB FLASH DISKS

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We took the time to sit with this lovely woman and get to know the company that she work for: The Baby Gifts Collection, I found that unique and unusual, what is the story behind the collection? The Baby Collection has been in Christofle from the beginning in 1830 and as you know that it is a part of tradition in the French culture for a newborn baby to received presents from his/her godfather and godmother in a form of silver spoon and so on, with of course, the baby’s name engraved in those items. Another interesting note why people give silver to babies as presents in the old days, it’s because silver can kill bacteria, so French people at that time would give water to an infant baby and the silver would actually purify that water so it is safe to digest. Hence, the term ‘born with a silver spoon in the mouth’ which the tradition can be seen until now in France. I’m always fascinated on how jewellery gets made, where do the materials for the collections come from? For the jewelry, all of our products are made from sterling silver and most of them came from France and Italy. And as for out cutlery products, all of the silver are specifically from France as we want to keep it authentic French silver. Christofle is known to collaborate with distinguished designers, how do you make that approach to a designer? Christofle has a R&D department much like other companies where we scour the world for artists to work with, that would be the first approach. The second one is that we contacted the artists themselves, say that we want to work with them because we are fascinated with them.

THE WAY SHE TALKED, LUX AND ELEGANCE CAN BE FELT OUT OF HER

What can you tell us about the LaCie Christofle Sphere Hard Drive? Actually, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the first time we collaborated with LaCie, we made the USB flash disks first and then we dived into the technological part a little bit more with this Sphere. We decided to collaborate with LaCie because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the one of the bests in the technological world and we want to associate Christofle with the best brands, because Christofle is Christofle, it seemed logical. Will we expect more technological products from Christofle and LaCie? Not at the moment, but we still continue our collaboration with LaCie for the future, so it will take a few years for the next product. The Sphere was just released about months ago and the Galet was about two years ago, so yes, probably within two years or so, we will release another technological product. You said that the Jakarta Showroom is still an old concept compared to the Singapore Showroom, why is that? This Jakarta showroom was opened two or three years ago and the new concept was released in September 2013, so it will take some time for the renovation to actually commence but I do hope we can start the complete renovation of the Jakarta showroom this year, probably around September also. What is your plan and expectations for Christofle in Indonesia for the future? I would like to create more Chistofle events in Jakarta and create brand awareness, to be more active. To develop the Indonesian and Malaysian markets more because these countries have such potentials because Singapore has done tremendous and we need to further the Indonesia and Malaysian market to be at Singapore level. @courtesy of Christofle

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DESIGN DIVA

PLEASE BE KNOWN THAT IT IS THE GOOD KIND OF DIVA

hat more can be said about Diana Nazir except excellence, this fair lady has been in Indonesia’s interior design landscape since the year 1991. She is responsible for the creation of Artura Insanindo, one of Indonesia’s top leading boutique interior design firms, when people heard the name Artura Insanindo, they will instantly remember how unique this brand is, how out of the box the design team really is and open minded they are to all contemporary design yet still embracing the tradition incepted into the modern concept.

Safe to say that Diana Nazir is one of Indonesia’s designing divas, in the sense that all of her creations have epic values in them and her accolades are the proofs that she is the real deal. Another milestone to Diana Nazir and Artura Insanindo is ICAD or Indonesia Contemporary Art & Design which is an event that belittles all art events in Jakarta, it is simply astonishing to see artists from all genres of artistry gather in one event and discuss the current trend and future as well. This is how incorrigibly beautiful mind one Diana Nazir has, to gather all of art fields into one house, a true ingenius from her part.

We took a sit down and learn something from this diva, here are the results: Can you tell us your latest projects? There are currently many projects that Artura Insanindo has dwelled in, The Edge phase 2, it is a luxury hotel at Uluwatu Bali. McClaren Indonesia’s lounge and showroom at Sentul, one of the Aston Hotels at Pluit Jakarta and Die Bold office at Jakarta. Describe your style of designing? I believe in design process. I enjoy cultivating ideas and desires of the client and turn those into a functional and aesthetically pleasing design. After planning, I usually define the style; most of my project styles are modern and eclectic. I always try to optimize the local material, skill and culture as the focal point. Artura Insanindo has been one of Indonesia’s most prominent design firms for 23 years now, can you tell us how that came to fruition? In term of design we try to develop something ‘new’ to refresh the ideas, every year we produce new design product, new treatment of material, and of course fresh ‘style’ and ‘trend’. How do you approach yourself to clients when facing stiff competition with much younger companies? For some specific clients they need designers with more experiences, loyal, and can be their ‘good partner’ as well and we are that kind of designers. Since design world is a ‘big cake’, I believe everybody will get their own piece. We always pick our clients that suit our capabilities and skills. And thank God most of our clients are loyal and sticking with us until today. Artura Insanindo has always been linked to out-of-the-box creativity, what do you consider to an out-of-the-box design? In our studio, our basic thinking is how to make things different from others. So, for me out of the box design is the built in design thinking to make something new. It’s all in our design attitude. It is not easy; we have to crunch our creativity more. That’s why we do more ‘custom design’ instead of buying products. Can you give a hint on what trend can we expect in 2014? For living room, kitchen and bedroom. In the living room, you can expect casual, more personal, oversized furniture with monochromatic scheme, lighting and technology as a focal point. For the dining room a more eclectic, pastel and natural scheme which spells warm and artsy environment. Lastly, kitchen will see a little bit cool scheme, simplicity, high-tech yet friendly kitchen gadgetries.

ANOTHER MILESTONE TO DIANA NAZIR AND ARTURA INSANINDO IS ICAD ICAD is simply one of the best events Jakarta has ever seen, can you tell us the story behind the creation of ICAD? ICAD is a manifestation of the idea of interdisciplinary collaboration that was first initiated in Indonesia. We created a movement where design and art can blend together, dissembling the borders between the two subjects. Our goal is to be able to inspire people through art and design. ICAD has been appreciated by many people and mass media beyond our expectations. Hopefully in the future, we can keep inspire people through art & design in ICAD. Nowadays it seems that contemporary styling has dominated the designing landscape, how important is it to preserve that traditionalism? Especially in Indonesia. Very important. Designers as the agent of change have that responsibility to protect and preserve our tradition and culture, but we can do it more creatively in many ways. By mixing our tradition in modern style, we will produce amazing contemporary style. Where do you see yourself and Artura Insanindo in 5 years time? We look at Artura as more ‘boutique’ creative and design firm. We are not big and mass, we intend to do something special and limited. In your spare time, what do you like to do? Like any other designers and a normal human being, I like to spend my time art browsing, reading, watching movie and cooking. Any words of advice for all aspiring designers out there? Every human are designers, try to find your ‘unique creative strength’ to produce your masterpiece.

@courtesy of Artura Insanindo

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THE DEPTH OF A MAN

IF THERE IS A MAN WHO HAS WITHSTOOD THE SAND OF TIME, IT WOULD BE SERGEI TCHOBAN

“I BEGAN DRAWING AS A CHILD.” –SERGEI TCHOBAN

ergei Enwerowitsch Tschoban or simply Sergei Tchoban is one of the main characters that molded and created our modern day architecture, he is truly one of the most respected architects of all time being at that same stage as, Rem Koolhaas and Zaha Hadid. The experience that this man brings to the table is without questions, he takes the experience that he had received in his younger years and envisions a modern take on his past and current project but not avail from his roots as a Russian born man. Sergei’s projects, both past and current are diverse in styles and details and not constricted into traditionalism, that vision is to always striving forward has always brought Sergei Tchoban as the front-runner of today’s architecture. His accomplishments feature some of the best architectural works the world had ever seen, building such as Federation Complex and House by the Sea in 2008, Ubhokov Center in 2009 or the Tchoban Foundation, a museum for architectural drawing that Sergei Tchoban dedicated for his love of drawing has cemented his name in the architectural Hall of Fame.

THE TIME THAT DEFINES Sergei was born in Leningrad, Soviet Union in 1962. Some might say that Leningrad is a hard place to grow up, but what some consider to be a hostile environment, young Sergei consider his birthplace to be a basis to flourish his drawing skills. Indeed, from a tender age, Sergei Tchoban, like most children his age at that time love to draw but Tchoban’s drawings were full of details. “I began drawing as a child, went to art middle school and received my degree in architecture at the Russian Academy of Arts in Leningrad, Soviet Union, formerly known as the Ilya Repin Institute of the Russian Academy of Arts”, he explained. Tchoban eventually left the hometown after an invitation from the Association of German Architects came to his doorsteps, Sergei Tchoban was a freelance architect based in St. Petersburg (formerly known as Leningrad) when that invitation arrived in the early 90s. Sergei continued on, “I moved to Hamburg, Germany, where I started working at the architectural office, Nietz, Prasch, Sigl Architekten, later nps & Partner. After our successful collaboration, I joined the partnership and became head of the office in Berlin in 1995.” They say hard times define a true man, those glorious years of Sergei Tchoban’s life has ultimately given him experience that he so direly need in making his mark, he then adds, “The story of my early life encompasses many chapters, mostly all of them relate to architecture that lead me to where I am today.” Indeed, it did.

SERGEI ENWEROWITSCH TSCHOBAN IS A MAN OF VAST EXPERIENCE

“THE STORY OF MY EARLY LIFE ENCOMPASSES MANY CHAPTERS, MOSTLY ALL OF THEM RELATE TO ARCHITECTURE THAT LEAD ME TO WHERE I AM TODAY.” –SERGEI TCHOBAN

DETAIL IN THE WORK Any architect will tell you that detail in designing is very important for the construction of a building, but to Sergei Tchoban, detail is everything, detail is not just about a must, but it’s a philosophy in his life. “The observer’s eyes needs to be satisfied, gradually while approaching”, he explained and added, “Imagination is the catalyst of my designing process. Also the atmosphere of the space with its depth and history becomes a part of my creative flow.” In order to create a realization out of that said imagination, detailing in high grade is extremely needed. Sergei often talks about the holistic approach in building his projects, he then thoroughly said, “to create a design code that enables users and visitors of the building to identify it visually not only from its exterior, but also the interior: Beginning with the urban setting of the façade all the way to the small detail on a door handle or a facet.” Creating and looking at a design as a whole not just some parts. GIVING BACK Drawing is Sergei Tchoban and vice versa, Sergei came to Hamburg with box full of drawings and will continue to play the biggest role in his life. He literally cannot stop drawing for the sake of his life, when asked what do he like to do in his spare time, Sergei instantly replied, ”walking through cities and visit places that are worth drawing.” And for all the accolades drawing has given him, Tchoban dedicated a museum in honor of his passion, the Museum of Architectural Drawing or in other words, Tchoban Foundation is a place where a simple drawing of a building is highly rated. His never ending love to drawing will ultimately spell more good things for the coming years. Sergei Enwerowitsch Tschoban is a man of vast experience, strings of lessons can be learnt from him, his many list of awards are his credentials to prove to the world that the founder of SPEECH Tchoban & Kuznetsov, the founder of Tchoban Foundation and founder of ST Design as well as one of the partners of nps tchoban voss is as good as his achievements.

@courtesy of nps tchoban voss, Thomas Spier, Rene Hoch, Claus Graubner, Werner Huthmacher, Patricia Parinejad & Roland Halbe

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MINK BEFORE

YOU ACT

THERE IS A NEW WORD, IT’S CALLED MINKING

“MY STYLE IS PRIMARILY WHAT I CALL SUPER ASIA” -MINK TAN

ingapore has always been the epitome of creative minds, especially in the fields of architecture and one of those minds is Mink Tan, a Penang-born man with internationally credibility. Studied abroad at University of Sydney in the 90s, Mink Tan settled in Singapore in 1999 and constructed Mink Architects and the rest shall we say is history but not neglecting the many awards Mink Tan and team have gotten over the years, such as The International Design Awards Chicago in 2012 amongst many other accolades. His vision to fuse modern contemporary styling with naturalistic Asia’s landscape has infused those two contrasting elements into one simultaneous style that could only be regarded as Mink style. We got a chance to sit down with the man and Minking together, here are the results:

Describe your style to our readers? My style is primarily what I call Super Asia, basically a modern and at times cutting edge - looking design yet with a deep sense of Asia about. It is beyond the typical and traditional Asia, and something that captures the spirit of Asia yet imbued visually with a strong sense of ultra-modernity hence the moniker of ‘SuperAsia’, meaning beyond or superseding Asia. Something that looks very modern yet feels Asian; if you can fathom that! Very hard to describe and easier to illustrate. Can you tell us some of your latest projects? One of our latest projects is something that embodies our design philosophy, a house for a very prominent family in Kuala Lumpur, on an almost cliffhanger of a site. It is quite unearthly and surreal, but amazing in our eyes, of course! The house literally folds out from the ground like skins of a rock, akin to facets of a precious diamond and hints of cultural nuances abound with the ikat-inspired screens that shield the open bath from the main road and the seven stories that are sculpted into a cascading Bali rice terraces to blend the house into the landscape. Is there an architect that you consider to be your idol? And why? It’s Glenn Murcutt, the only and totally deserving Pritzker Prize winner from Australia. An incredibly passionate architect and an amazing man who changed the way I look at architecture just through attending some of his lectures back in my school days whose architecture is so incredibly functional yet in a poetic and unmistakably beautiful way that it has touched and influenced a whole generations of Australian architects, including myself - in the process, singularly created an authentically Australian style that resonates with the psyche of being in Australia and being an Australian. Furthermore, up till the time when he won the Pritzker, he’d always maintained a solo practice and preferred to work alone, literally alone without any permanent staffing, as he believed in designing, drawing & detailing everything himself because he was so passionate about every single piece in his buildings, even the rainwater gutter, which he literally turned into a work of art! Amazing man, that’s all I have to say!

Being an architect for over 20 years, you must have exciting experiences. Can you tell us your most exciting experience in designing and the most frustrating experience as well. My most exciting experience in designing would have to be when we were commissioned to design what would have been the first Armani villas in Asia, or possibly the world! In order to convey his message across, our client - a Malaysian-based conglomerate - brought us to his own resort in Phuket, and his private island Pangkor Laut to let us experienced what he had in mind which was to revive the Golden Age of Oriental Indulgence, a period when China was already enjoying the finery of life while the rest of the world was still mired in barbarism, and that is a concept that is still so exotically intoxicating to me that I’m always on the lookout to realize this beautiful dream one day. To cap it all up, the client even flew us to Milan, where we finally met Mr. Giorgio Armani himself. The most frustrating experience would have to be our bamboo inspired resort project in Lin An, a bamboo forest about an hour away from Hangzhou, China. We completed the design for both the architectural & interior design for this minimalist yet nature-inspired resort, only to be told later that the project could not go ahead because the land had to be returned due to the local farmers’ protest. How important is it to preserve the traditional Asian heritage? What have you done with your work to hold that heritage alive? I feel it’s extremely important to preserve our traditional heritage, because it is part of our cultural roots and embedded deep into our collective subconscious even, to deny it would be to deny our existence, but to embrace it would be akin to nourishing our soul. For me, I’m more interested in preserving the essence of our heritage rather than the mere form or look of it. Things like communal living, reverence for all things nature, tolerance of differences, contrasts and contradictions, modesty and humility, resulting in such architectural traditions and heritage as courtyards, pavilions, gardens as an encapsulation of the great nature, screens and the primacy of the great roof form. Like our 7-storey bungalow in KL, Malaysia, where we evoked the world of rice terrace fields to cascade the house down a five storey hilly slope, turning each floor into a glass pavilions that can be private on its own. Our Armani villas are also a statement in preservation of heritage, what with the villa being broken down into a series of almost transparent glass pavilions that are then connected yet separated by water and nature, to be all topped by a great arching roof to symbolize the primacy of the roof in this part of the world where shelter against the sun and rain are everything. The glass pavilions are further veiled by screens of varying patterns & motifs to help differentiate between the different villas, giving individuality to each individual home owners.

“MAINTAIN YOUR PASSION AND KEEP YOUR FIRE ALIVE” -MINK TAN Where do you see yourself in five years time? In five years time, I’d like to see myself spearheading unique developments that embrace the concept of living in a city, a world where residences and hotels are blurred, peppered with trendy and fashionable restaurants that add to the hip quotient, something that will revive the dreams of that legendary modernist architect - Le Corbusier - and his ideals of a vertical city or vertical village. Do you have any advice to the aspiring architects out there? Be a great listener and open- minded to different opinions and ideas, especially from the client - as I’ve learned possibly the most from some of my clients, just through listening and absorbing some of their ideas, that’s how we can break out of our comfort zone and try something different. Also, learn to add real value to your client, and give your client what he or she needs, provided it is within bounds of reasons, as it is now becoming increasingly our role to create something beautiful out of requirements and needs that may not be necessarily within our controls. Lastly, maintain your passion and keep your fire alive and keep fanning that passion alive through knowledge, listening, and seeing, and believing that, a better world is possible and out there and dreams can come through, quoting that famous Brazilian writer, Paolo Coelho.

CELEBRITY house

TH E LAZY

HOUS E LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN WITH A CROONER

f today you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like doing anything, why not do it in a house that is locked out of heaven for being too beautiful to live in. Pop idol Bruno Mars is selling his house in the tropical place of Hawaii and it is sublime, the simplest word for this house. The beach front property is exotic, ornaments and accessories indicative of Hawaiian culture can be seen throughout the house suggesting a traditional yet vibrant towards modern time. From the exterior viewing, this house designated at 415 Portlock Road does look like an ordinary yet expensive mansion but the interesting part comes when it is entered.

THE BEACH FRONT PROPERTY IS EXOTIC, ORNAMENTS AND ACCESSORIES INDICATIVE OF HAWAIIAN CULTURE

THE HOUSE SUGGESTING A TRADITIONAL YET VIBRANT TOWARDS MODERN TIME

Inside the house, the earthly surroundings and beach experiences accompany guests to create a seamless transition from outside to inside. Exoticism of the highest grade can be felt inside this croonerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, authentic Hawaiian hardwoods are used as pillars and as a part of the cabinets inside the house while highly constructed Hawaiian marble stones are the floors for each and every room and even some part of the back-part lawn and swimming pool area. The mansion is the host of 4 magnificent bedrooms and 4 and half bathrooms, again all of the bedrooms and bathrooms incorporate the exotic touch of Hawaiian culture into a blend of modernity/traditional fusion. One of the bedrooms even has beach written all over it with white/light blue coloring for the walls and a little buoy for the ornaments and a collection of seasoned palm tree leaves to accentuate the windows. The house stands on 0.36 acres of land but only managed to score 4,124 square feet of property, the ratio might feel a little slanted but who wants a big house when much can be done with such land, such as a island-esque swimming pool surrounded with palm trees and a cabana filled with the necessity for a pool parties, like a grill and a relaxation area accompanied by a kegerator.

THIS MANSE STILL OFFERS THAT NEEDED WARMNESS THAT EVERY FAMILY NEED

Although the traditional vibe of this house is exponentially big since the house was completed in 1991 which has been 23 years since its last modification to stay with the times, this manse still offers that needed warmness that every family need, that beloved base for happy living that has been lost throughout the span of 23 years, the togetherness of one single family that seemingly has been destructed by smartphones and laptops. This house, being represented by David Buck from Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers is one of the last remaining gems of the yester eras when people still appreciate the meaning of a family fun. Exciting and fun yet it can deliver that certain warmness inside the house, having authentic Hawaiian culture for its ornaments and cornices, this house is a genuine home full of capabilities to entice, cajole and embrace every occupant with true family value. @courtesy of Hawaiii Live Real Estate Brokers

FEATURED PROPERTY CASA SIETE LA PISCUCHA CASA P12

FEATURED property

LUCKY NUMBER

UNO, DOS, TRES, CUATRO, SINCO, SES, SIETE!

luxurious home doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be modernistic and futuristic, that is quite simply the vision that Hernandez Silva Arquitectos had in mind when designing Casa Siete. Casa Siete or in English term meaning The Sevent House is rife with natural presence, although it may incoorporated some contemporary flair to its existence, but over 90% of the house is immersed with mother nature. Starts with the opening of the house, surrounding Casa Siete are these tall trees, guarding it from the influence of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pop culture. From the outside, one can see the wooden walls of the house that gives a much needed natural feel. The mixture between earth and space can be found in the entire house, starting from the main room which contains family room, dining room and a passage to the backyard, all of those features completed with glass windows for better sunlight and it does gives any occupants rays and rays of UV light.

THE HOUSE WILL LIGHT UP WHEN IN THE ABSENCE OF LIGHT

Marble white walls with wood panel floors suggest a happy mixture between two different styles, the room looks simple and yet not too mundane to look at or to live in. It will definitely gives the home owners a comfortable caress that may keep one’s body in the sofa. Just by seeing the picture of the house, it can melt one’s heart with warmth. The house will light up when in the absence of light, lighting in the front stairs might make people wonder if they are entering a spaceship, because it will look like a launching pad to the heaven above. When lit up this lucky number seven will light up the neighborhood similar to that of a christmas tree. It just begs for attention and it deserves all the attention. The L shaped house is open to a wide air space but it also provides the privacy that is needed most of these days. The second floor ambience is more into the tuning of modern arts with more concrete walls and flooring to better the transition from the earth to the space in this house. The house is settled nicely in the city of Guadalajara, Mexico, uphoisted in the wealthy part of the town, this house brings elegance and formality into the scenery. It is a quite a breeze of fresh air to see this house from the outside but when inside, the breeze turns into a warmth of the earth coursing through one’s body to fulfill that gap between human and mother earth.

THE MIXTURE BETWEEN EARTH AND SPACE CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENTIRE HOUSE

@courtesy of Hernandez Silva Arquitectos

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ABSTRACT ALERT! INTRODUCING THE HOUSE WITH ODD SHAPES AND QUIRKIER CORNERS

LA PISCUCHA CAN BE CONSIDERED WACKY BUT COMING FROM AN UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS

ntapped sources of green lands, building a house in the middle of nowhere are the thing to look out for in 2014 and that being said El Salvador, a developing country some might say, is currently the best place for wildlife to run free and architects to play crazily with their minds in creating a unique product. Local architectural firm, Concopatasalgato has chosen a secluded site in the city of Los Sue単os, Santa Tecla to harvest their God-given talent and the result is sublime.

La Piscucha, designed to be a unique top of the hill mansion overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean and by the looks of the images alone, La Piscucha can be considered wacky but coming from a unique surroundings, it is no wonder that the house has to up the level of unique to follow the landscape. The layers of La Piscucha are scintillating to pick off, the first layer is the terrain or the land itself, built on a slanted hillside, the house needed brackets to be used as a platform and voila, a concrete structure at the end of the layers works as a basement for the luscious house. The second layer is the gorgeous house itself, built superbly with the help of grey concrete floors mixed with white walls and wooden flattery here and there â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it blends fluently with the miles and miles of green situated all around the house.

THE FEEL OF A SUMMER HOUSE IS THE MAIN PURPOSE

THE ROOF IS IMMENSELY UNIQUE

The feel of a summer house is the main purpose for building this manse, entering the master bedroom with a ceiling-to-floor glass window as its main greeter just spells resort-like feel to La Piscucha. Overlooking the main attraction which is the sea is astounding, imagine gazing upon that sun ray in the morning and plunging to the infinity swimming pool downstairs, heavenly as this is life at its fullest. The third layer is this steel frames surrounding the upper level of the house, designed specifically to hold the fourth layer, which is this white hue-ish transparent roof or canopy that resembles wings, ready to take this house on a incredible journey. The roof is immensely unique that gazers can see what goes on the terrace or the balcony, truly amazing. The idea is very fresh yet incredibly simple, but of course Cincopatasalgato hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the necessity of green features with this mansion, waste water treatment can be found within this house and also using a separate stormwater as well to ease up on the consumption of water, solar panels can be found also providing a necessary energy-efficient lighting and lastly, the wooden coating mentioned before is reused materials. Admiring cannot be undone with La Piscucha, it is remarkably brilliant designing, planning and constructing that made this beautiful house happen. Bravo to the brains behind this beauty.

@courtesy of Cincopatasalgato

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RESORT

VIBE

ONE HOUSE THAT CAN BE CONFUSED FOR A PRIVATE RESORT VILLA

PALM TREES ALSO PLAY A PART IN CREATING THAT “COPA CABANA” FEEL

n every single living person’s mind there is always that lingering imagination to retire early and to live somewhere near sea or beach which is the common fact in society. Interestingly there is such a place in the tropical nation of Peru, more specifically in Cañete nestled in the beaches of Lima, that place being a sumptuous house in walking distance with the sea entitled Casa P12. Built by famous local architectural firm Martin Dulanto Arquitecto, Casa P12 teases the barrier between a family house with a nice, little private resort that one might find in the Caribbean, because from the first look this simple yet feisty mansion does look resort-esque.

From the exterior view, Casa P12 does come across as a welcoming home with its open state persona, there is seemingly a little amount of concrete or even none for that matter, because it incorporate more floorto-ceiling windows for its guard and wood to add flavor to the tropical vibe which is the main idea for this house, leaving only little white concrete walls as the basis for each floor of the house. Palm trees also play a part in creating that â&#x20AC;&#x153;copa cabanaâ&#x20AC;? feel to the house as the trees surround every perimeter of the house with the sweet breeze of the sea playing also a major factor in adding the essence of a perfect beach house to Casa P12. Taking a closer look at the house, Casa P12 does look like a cube which is the whole point of the architect, the manse resembled the game Tetris where one or more cubes coalesce into one continuing formation. The essence of Casa P12 is of course the white concrete accompanied with other cubes of material being wood and glass. There are three levels of living inside P12, the basement which a host of 3 wonderful bedrooms with their own personal bathrooms, a living room and a courtyard is coated with different materials, from glass for the railing of the staircase, groovy grey concrete wall to add zestfulness to the house and wood for several wall panel to make the base of the house a compilation of materials. Moving on the second tier of the house which is the designated main part of the house is the home to the master bedroom, dominated by the color white, a luxurious and state-of-the-art kitchen with a guest bedroom and lastly the spacious second living room covered by the aforementioned floor-toceiling glass windows allowing unaccountable breathing space and healthy sunlight to bask in. The top tear is the crown of Casa P12, from the images alone the vacation feel can be experienced, guided by a single row wooden staircase from the first floor, the upstairs terrace offers an abundant of joy with two more rooms, dining room and the live of the party if you will, the trinity of happiness, the barbeque spot and grill, the cozy and comfortable deck with the crystal clear swimming pool to complete the experience, all protected by wooden material roof implying fresh approach.

FROM THE FIRST LOOK THIS SIMPLE YET FEISTY MANSION DOES LOOK RESORT-ESQUE

INCORPORATING MANY EARTHLY MATERIALS TO SOOTHE THE EYES

There is a very little list of houses that can immediately stand out upon gazing, even from a menial image on a magazine, but this Casa P12 is different. One look at this simplistic and contemporary house, hearts will definitely be in love maybe due to its clever play on colors, incorporating many earthly materials to soothe the eyes or maybe is that bright and shiny yellow color cameos its way in every floor, whatever it is, this cube of house manages to do something right, creating a feeling that is approachable to all. @courtesy of Martin Dulanto Arquitecto

LUXURY LIVING LAMBORGHINI HURACAN GLOBAL 6000 VERTIGO THE NAMELESS HAYMAN ISLAND RAYAVADEE KRABI SAMABE THE JIWA

LUXURY cars

ROCK YOU LIKE A HURACA N รก

SAY HELLO TO THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE FAMILY

he new year of 2014 marked a joyous occasion for Lamborghini S.p.A. as the Raging Bull rolls out their newborn baby, the Huracán or LP 610-4 at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. Much like any other new car, Lamborghini intended for Huracán to replace older model since the Bull only carries limited amount of supercars and Huracán is no different from Aventador. The official statement is that Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 is the successor of Lamborghini Gallardo which presented the final model in late 2013. Much like Aventador which replaced Murciélago, Huracán will be a new dawn for Lamborghini’s enthusiasts for many years to come. The reason for retiring Gallardo is obvious, although still considered one of the beloved supercars out there, the Gallardo is outdated and cannot cope with the current crop of supercars to date, let’s just say Ferrari F12 Berlinetta or Aston Martin Vanquish. A change is direly needed and that is why the birth of Huracán will spell wondrous thing for Lamborghini in the market. Lamborghini is known to build scintillating speed oriented cars both in exterior design and in its engine, although it broken the vow quite a bit when the Bull announced the making of Urus, the first ever Lamborghini SUV or SAV or whatever one might call it, but moving on, Lamborghini did something right with Huracán and that is keeping the performance and speed in the family.

LAMBORGHINI IS STILL GOING TO BE LAMBORGHINI

Again, much like its predecessor, the Huracán will be wearing a V10 engine with 40 valves and will be withdrawing 610HP @ 8,250RPM from that said engine and also the newest bull will be speeding and swerving with a maximum torque of 560Nm @ 6,500RPM. Major modification from Gallardo which only can bear over 570 of horsepower, but the one gripe most car fans have with this new product of Lamborghini is the absence of a hybrid engine. When most supercar producers are vying for the future with V8 or V12 engines and deliciously sufficient electric motors such as LaFerrari, McClaren P1 or the exhilarating top-mounted exhausts of Porsche 918 Spyder, Lamborghini is still harvesting the power of a naturally aspirated engine without the applying any turbocharger or supercharger. Just recollect the mind and think about how Aventador still keeps their V12 engine where at the time of launching, most of the car brands are ditching V12 engines and went for V8 instead, with the exception of Ferrari F12, of course.

Stephan Winkelmann, the CEO of Lamborghini said that it is only a matter of time before Lamborghini establishes themselves in the Hybrid Supercar market but this year is not the time. “It has to be the right moment”, he said, and quite frankly the decision was correct since Lamborghini is not looking to follow the trend but rather defining that trend with another car of class and speed. Design-wise, Lamborghini Huracán is far from Gallardo, where as Gallardo seemed a little boxy, Huracán looks very slick, the aerodynamic body works really well with snake-like headlights. In terms of speed, this humble carriage is a Lamborghini, reaching 0-100km/h in only a menial 3.2 seconds – achieving 0-200km/h in just 9.9 seconds. Huracán is the new kid on the block but to be honest, can any car hold a candle to this brute of a machine?

LUXURY jets

HIGH LEISURE

LEAR YOUR WAY TO ANY DESTINATION

F GLOBAL 6000 IS THE EPITOME OF LUXURY AND COMFORT

lying to date, is the safest form of travelling known to men but travelling with VistaJet is a completely different experience. VistaJet is proudly presenting to every aviation aficionado the Global 6000, a masterpiece in leisure in air, The Global 6000 is beautifully built, the perfect words to describe this jet engine luxury airplane. ‘Global 6000 is the epitome of luxury and comfort’, that is the slogan for this particular aircraft and indeed, that hubris is well justified – the lavish jet can travel 950km per hour and definitely can carry passengers all over the world in a heartbeat. The inside of this wondrous plane is excessively big, this private jet for charter can carry up to 15 passengers, no more no less in compliance to the flying regulation. The seats can be transformed into seven fully flat beds and even in the back of the plane, there are Queen-size beds if the seats are not quite comfortable enough. The inside is hefty with opulence, the interior design in the default format is business ready as well as contains leisure in its every fabric, passengers can feel relaxed while perusing through legal documents and be extremely happy placing the heads in the flat beds.

Altitude can determine whether the plane is having a wonderful, smooth sailing travel, The Global 6000 can reach up to a maximum 51.000 feet, where the sky will be clean and there would be no troublesome clouds offering their turbulences. Top speed of this air carrier is 950km per hour with a preferred cruising mode within 564km per hour vicinity, this plane with take passengers on a quiet cruise. Every VistaJet offerings can travel around the world with ease but what makes Global 6000 ever so special that you might want to travel using this jet? Roaming space is very important when traveling by plane, being cooped up is not something that everyone enjoys, that is why Global 6000 offers 14.76m of cabin length, 1.91m of cabin height and 2.49m of width, that is glorious space written all over this aircraft. VistaJet has approximately five types of private jets ready to roll out on the mention of charter, there is Challenger 350, Challenger 605, Challenger 850, Learjet 60 XR and the aforementioned Global 6000, the finest, most splendor sight anyone might ever seen. Flying is not enough these days, flying with style is the trend today and what way to kick off that trend with the Global 6000.

LUXURY yachts

LIVING THE LIFE

SUPER-SIZE YOUR LIFE WITH THIS SUPER YACHT

he best way to enjoy that gleaming life of luxury is to travel with style whether its luxurious super cars, eloquent private jets or the most leisure travelling option there is, by sea. That is where this mega, giant yacht comes in, the Vertigo itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called and truly, it is a magnificent sight to see. The word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;superâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; yacht is no exaggeration whatsoever, stretching over 67 meters or 220 feet and with it Waterline Length being 200 feet or 61 meters, this superb yacht is the most lavish and humongous boat one can ever see in their lifetimes. Strap on a pair of slippers and enjoy the sights whilst relaxing on top of this ship, the enjoyment of watching a sole island passing through the eyes is priceless. Vertigo is equipped with the best likings to that of a house, it has a living room or in this case a living lounge side by side with the spa area. It even has its own garage for a smaller boat or in maritime-term it is called a limo, that is how massive this super yacht is, it is like a Russian nesting doll, open one yacht and another boat will come out of it. The inside of this humongous beast is spacious to say the least, well provided that Vertigo has a length of 220 feet, it is no wonder that this yacht is the house of so many rooms. The house of Christian Liaigre Interior Design has done a fine job of turning the belly of the beast into a worthy living apartment at the sea. It is truly like stepping into the den of a penthouse, the flow of this den is strikingly similar with a luxurious penthouse, from the family area to the master bedroom, all indicative of a sublime penthouse and not to mention the combination between black and white colors, it really makes the den of Vertigo looks lively.

The main engine or should we say engines are these remarkable twin V12 engines exuding 1400bhp within each engine, that is pure raw power. With these twin engines, Vertigo can travel up to 5330 square meters of water, bringing joy to all the party people on board or a nice family voyage up to the private resort, this super yacht can cater to every whim and need and it shall sail with ease. Sailing is the prominent way to travel and some say travel with style, a private yacht this big if a size is the one and only style to take, Vertigo can make you dizzy with glamour and elegance.

IT EVEN HAS ITS OWN GARAGE

LUXURY yachts

NAMELESS WHISPER WITH THIS YACHT, WHO NEEDS A NAME?

he majority of maritime community will all agreed that a nameless yacht will spell bad luck for the said luxurious boat. That being said, how will bad luck rear its ugly teeth when facing a yacht that is named Nameless, the yacht maker of this yacht do have some sarcastic humor when proposing the name, an attempt to cheat death on the sea perhaps but whatever the name of this yacht, or lack thereof, it is still a stunning and beautiful yacht all way around. Mondo Marine, the builder of this elegant thing has something to be proud of, the 41-meter vessel is not only eye-pleasing but it is full of features that can surely turn head around. For instance, the scintillating blue-tiled Jacuzzi placed on the upper deck of all places is strikingly gorgeous and it is the main distraction from the other features. The Nameless can carry up to 11 persons per trip and will accommodate those 11 people in 5 nicely designed cabins, the interior design was created by Luca Dini and what a fine interior it is, boasting a full blast white color with colorful art on different panels to create a refreshing feel when entering the belly of The Nameless, boasting a full contemporary style. The cruise speed of this Nameless is quite staggering, over 17 knots can be pulled out from this super yacht which is the classification of Nameless and reaching the top speed of 19 knots, this yacht will not go out of balance and will be steered easily via the highly technological captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cockpit. One of the main features that will simply blow minds is the upper deck, the cozy and warm terrace or balcony, if one can call it that is simply the icing on the cake with the exterior color of the yacht

A STUNNING AND BEAUTIFUL YACHT ALL WAY AROUND being deep dark blue at the bottom and the crisp pearly white on the upper part of the boat, it is simply logical to put light-colored wooden panel floors for the entirety of the deck and voila, the result is this fresh, pleasing center for the entire family to enjoy and as it were mentioned before, the blue-tiled Jacuzzi will haunt minds, the combination between the luscious Jacuzzi and the freshness of the upper deck create a lavish yet exciting deck. It may not have a name, so to speak but The Nameless doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care whether bad luck comes, because with this superyacht for the transportation, who would care about a name?

EXOTIC getaways

GREAT

SCOTT!

QUEENSLAND’S ONE AND ONLY TREASURED ISLAND RESORT

iscretion is not advised when it comes to One & Only Hayman Island of the coast of Queensland in the northernmost of Whitsunday Islands. Loud noise of recognition is well needed for this combination between nature and resort although just by merely looking at the ads or brochure, this isle of solitude definitely speaks for itself. First of all, Australia is known to be the host of several exotic clusters of islands, each one of those islands is catered by the man upstairs to dazzle impress every laying eyes close enough to the vicinity and Australia is also the house of several endangered wildlife animals due to its embracing weather. With those credentials, some might logically implying that One&Only Hayman Island is like any other exotic islands within the barrier of Australian waters, but on the contraire, this private island is sublimely above the rest. The reason for the name One&Only is simple, because this resort is literally one of a kind and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be outdone by any resorts from around the globe. The exoticism in Australia is well documented, many of the natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most endangered and poisonous species are gathered within this nation and that is just for the fauna area and as for the flora, Australia is well known to befuddle visitors by the very colorful wildlife plants that available by every step of the way. Now, bring that exoticism from the whole continuity of Australia into one island resort named Hayman Island and that exclusivity and exoticism get tripled within mere moments.

The main denominator for this resort is that One&Only Hayman Island stands in a “deserted” island so to speak, no other land can be seen from miles away, this carries the important mission of this resort and that is to create a secluded experience to its guests, creating a personal haven or sanctuary from the bustling hectic life of any city in the world. The crystal clear ocean surrounding One&Only Hayman Island will succinctly spell lavish and luscious exoticism to the highest echelon of satisfaction. The accommodations within this resort are divided into three distinct areas within the lone island, segregated into a diversity of five types of extravagant living space. There are Lagoon Wing or more noticeable as the Hayman Wing, sophisticatedly engulfed with the style of chic contemporary with the contrast of black and white complementing the savagely beautiful sight of the lagoon up front. Pool wing offers a more constraint way of vacationing, with three styles of suites inside this wing

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overlooking the swimming pool and the breathtaking Coral Sea, exotic nevertheless. Perfect answer to family fun, the Beach Wing is situated right next to the white sandy beach much like its surname, the villa style suites are divided into three distinct villas offering the same majestic sunny views of the sand reflecting on the sun. Amongst those three suites, One&Only Hayman Island also present to guests two uber-exciting and extra luxurious Hayman Penthouses and Residences for the best experience, even one of the penthouses was carved from the hands of Diane von Furstenberg, it doesn’t get anymore classy than that, truth be told.

THE MAIN DENOMINATOR FOR THIS RESORT IS THAT ONE & ONLY HAYMAN ISLAND STANDS IN A “DESERTED” ISLAND

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Much like any other resort, One&Only Hayman Island also gives guests the gift of hefty activities such as Great Barrier Reef tour which is one of the most popular, most sought after tour available. Water sports, hiking and many more can be found in this particular haven, though if pleasuring the body is in order, Hayman Island massage staff can deal with the troublesome knot in the muscle or seduce guests with the scintillating scent of the aromatherapy. Cuisine-wise, the chefs inside Hayman Island are vastly experienced in modern-Asian, authentic-Italian and sumptuous-European cuisines without neglecting the local herbs and spices. One & Only Hayman Island is sticking true to its first name, it is simply the one and only vacation spot to experience.

@courtesy of One&Only Hayman Island

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SAWADIKAP GREETINGS FROM THE RICH LAND OF THAILAND

ost people in the world knows that the Asia Pacific region is blessed with exotic and untapped resources of beaches and an abundant of wildlife and Thailand is no exception, although Rayavadee Krabi Resort would be regarded as an exception and/or special. Why is Rayavadee Krabi better than the rest of beach resort in Thailand? There are several reasons, the first â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rayavadee Krabi is designated as a couple retreats and the perfect honeymoon spot that anyone can find, the second reason would be that this particular resort is situated in the most extravagantly beautiful section of Thailand, the resort is located in Phranang Peninsular and also it is several walking distance away from the Krabi Marine National Park and the scenes surrounding Rayavadee are to die for. The first glance, guests might even be thinking that the beach is strikingly similar to that of Leonardo DiCaprioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s box hit movie, The Beach. Rayavadee Krabi is similar to that beach in that hit movie but Rayavadee stands tall with its own richness in service and amenities. In terms of seclusion, Rayavadee Krabi can only be accessed via speedboat, approximately 30 minutes from Krabi International Airport, there are no any other transports going through this private resort other than boat.

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For accommodations, Rayavadee Krabi is hosting over 98 pavilions with two-storey in each pavilion scattered throughout 26 acres of coconut grove land. The differentiations between the pavilions are Deluxe Pavilion, Terrace Pavilion, Spa Pavilion, Hydro Pool Pavilion, Family Pavilion, the standard kind and there is also Family Pavilion with Hydro Pool with three luscious villas, Raitalay Villa, Rayavadee Villa and the boastful Phranang Villa. Dining experience in Rayavadee Krabi will be heightened with professionally cooked breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner from 5-star chefs, taken from the marine life across the sea surrounding Rayavadee, the food in this resort is succulent and sublime, especially the lobsters. Raya Dining, Krua Phranang, Raitalay Terrace and The Grotto will definitely fill the rumbling in every of the guests’ stomachs. Refreshed the tired and weary bodies inside the spa treatment of this resort, services from head to toe can be found within the confines of spa treatments such as Romantic Holiday, Him “Top to Toe”, Body Soother, Totally Rayavadee and Special Extras. The treatment doesn’t end just yet, Massages, Facial Treatment and even Rayavadee Salon are available at the disposal of the guests. Activities in and around Rayavadee Krabi are time spending for the right cause, that splendid time will be because of the speedboat touring around Phi Phi Island and Pang Nga Bay, kayaking through mangrove jungle or if the mood strikes, hop on the back of an elephant to discover the adventure that is Krabi. The thing that made Rayavadee a true Thailand experience resort is that this resort is true to their identity, guests who came to this resort can feel that piece of Thailand and bring back that memory to their hometown. People who has experienced the Rayavadee Krabi can actually call this place a slice og Thai heaven.

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THE THING THAT MADE RAYAVADEE A TRUE THAILAND EXPERIENCE RESORT IS THAT THIS RESORT IS TRUE TO THEIR IDENTITY

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ALL EYES on bali

HOME AWAY FROM HOME IT STANDS OUT FOR ITS SERENITY AND PRIVACY, DIFFERENTIATING ITSELF AS A MEMORABLE RETREAT BALI GETAWAY

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ITS ARCHITECTURE IS BOTH MODERN IN FORM, AS MUCH AS BALINESE IN THATCHED ROOF-STRUCTURES AND OTHER ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

ocated on the cliffs of Southern Nusa Dua with its white sand beach and vast turquoise blue oceans, Samabe Bali Suites & Villas boasts magnificent uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and represents a top 5-star Bali Resort beachfront, with its 39 luxury suites, 7 penthouse villas and 35 freestanding villas stretch within the 8 hectares resort. Designed by Bensely Studio Thailand, Samabe Bali Suites & Villas resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architecture is both modern in form, as much as Balinese in thatched roof-structures and other architectural details. It comprises of suites apartments as well as villas with private swimming pools. Taking full advantage of its location on top of a cliff, the resort spreads down the hill over several terraces, offering stunning views of the natural surroundings: mostly the ocean. Interiors, bright, spacious and very private, are designed in such a manner as to open through large windows and balconies on picturesque landscapes and panoramas around. Featuring just 81 suites and villas stretched within eight hectares of land, Samabe offers spacious accommodation and strongly remarks itself as a peaceful resort. Positioned within a close proximity to Barong-Barong Temple, it is a truly exotic destination surrounded by lush tropical rainforest with a private white sandy beach on its doorstep; just a perfect place for a quiet and relaxing vacation or a romantic honeymoon.

Samabe Luxury Bali Resort & Villas introduces Unlimited Privileges, a fresh concept of luxury Bali Resort and Villas All Inclusive, which includes 24-hour butler service, daily evening cocktail hours and 24hour selection of gourmet & organic cuisine in all restaurants & room service. Start your romantic Bali hideaway at this all inclusive resort where you can tie the knot at the Pearl Chapel, dine at the collection of feasts at Samabe, experience complete indulgence at Galangal Spa, and be embraced in the heartfelt Balinese hospitality. The Spa has recently received the prestigious award as the Indonesian winner in the category of Best Luxury Boutique Spa at the 2014 World Luxury Spa Awards, identifying its dedication to delivering outstanding service to its customers. Judged by guests and spa consultants in the recent voting poll in February and March 2014, World Luxury Spa Awards are setting the benchmark for the spa industry all over the world. They represent the ultimate recognition for providing best service to spa goers and are accepted as the standard in service excellence within the industry. The awards criteria are solely based on service quality and a panel of independent spa consultants in 144 different countries nominates each participating spa.

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ALL EYES on lombok

SOUL HEAVEN

EXPERIENCE LUXURY IN A PRIVATE HIDEAWAY ON LOMBOK’S QUIET NORTHWEST COAST

he simple pleasure of sunshine, white sandy beaches and eco tours makes Lombok the perfect getaway for those who look for a total relaxing holiday. Pay a visit to The Jiwa, an ideal place as a base point for adventures to the surrounding islands and points of interests of Indonesia, or only for a stopover to have a rest. Located on a small hill overlooking the lagoons of the Medana Beach and the world famous Gilli Islands (Air, Meno and Trawangan) in Lombok, Indonesia, this extremely discreet heavenly property is a piece of jewelry. The word “Jiwa” itself means “soul” in English, thus, you will find the perfect relaxation for your soul in the midst of breath-taking natural surroundings. Let your soul, your ‘Jiwa’ just relax away from hassle and stress. The 50m2 large infinity pool in each villa, the staff and the large garden will help you cleanse your soul while time seems to be standing still. The Villa has 4 bedrooms and can accommodate 8 people. The typical luxury interiors, with air conditioning, bathroom with shower, TV, Internet access, sound system, iPod docking station, king size fourpost bed with quality innerspring mattresses and the finest Egyptian cotton guarantee an elegant and spacious living to our guests. The surrounding, sprawling natural beaches can be reached in around 10 minutes on foot or with the existing chauffeur service. Boat trips to the surrounding Gilli Islands are especially wonderful. Here you can experience and enjoy your personal holiday, the time stands still for you. Visit the surrounding Gilli Islands and go for a dive in one of the world’s most beautiful areas. The underwater Eldorado is for swimming, diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, a breath-taking underwater world. You can reach the world-famous Gillis (Gilli Air, Gilli Trawangan, and Gilli Meno)

LET YOUR SOUL, YOUR ‘JIWA’ JUST RELAX AWAY FROM HASSLE AND STRESS

by boat in about 15 to 20 minutes. The nearest port is about 15 minutes away in Bangsal. Play a round of golf or tennis, or enjoy one of the beach clubs and bars around Senggigi Beach, enjoy the typical island life on Lombok. The surrounding, sprawling natural beaches can be reached in around 10 minutes on foot or with the existing chauffeur service. Boat trips to the surrounding Gilli Islands are especially wonderful. Explorations of the island of Lombok itself will be a relaxing and exciting experience with all its sights and beautiful places.

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THE JIWA ESTATE

CELEBRATE LET´S CELEBRA RATE YOUR HOLIDAY A THE Jiwa – the soul – is a manorial estate located in the Northwest of the Indonesian island Lombok, roughly 35 km away from its capital city, MATARAM.

While furnishing the luxury estate in a fashion typical way for Indonesia, particular importance was directed towards the guests well-being and to a lavish, elegant way of living.

A maximum of 8 persons at a time are able to be accommodated. The entire area covers about 6.300 m² and provides the highest level of comfort in an absolutely private atmosphere.

King size, four poster beds with mosquito nets, first class inner spring mattresses and superfine cotton provide heavenly night-time comfort.

The view of the offshore lagoons and the sunsets are breath-taking. Highly impressive is the look of the volcano Mount Rinjani. A sense of calm is sent out from the surrounding rain forests and the view on Medana Beach with its magnificent lagoons. For your relaxation are a 10x5 meter large infinity swimming pool and a whirl pool located in front of the main house. Lounges and dining pavilions are located close by the pool. Placed in the heart of the 480 m² large estate is the 100 m² main house. An open kitchen, as well as a small bar, boarder the house. The main house is directly connected to 4 top-quality equipped guest houses that are each able to accommodate 2 persons.

Next to the bedroom with its dressing room, each 70 m² large guest house has its own bathroom, including a shower and a toilet. In addition, each guest house is fully equipped with air conditioning, TV, Internet access a sound system, including a CD player and an iPod docking station and a mini bar. Spa treatments, Ayurveda massages, Mani- and Pedicures, Yoga, etc. are conducted in a private atmosphere inside “THE Jiwa” estate by our specially trained team. 8 staff members take care of your all around well-being. Privacy is our highest priority.

PT. JIWA SEJAHTERA

www.thejiwa.com

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WELLNESS PACKAGE

• Champagne toast • Full Wedding Coordination: Pre-wedding planning and day of wedding coordination according to the bride and groom‘s religion • Manicure and pedicure for the bridal couple • Hair dresser for the bridal couple • Flower decoration including the bridal bouquet • Photographer with full coverage, 100 4x6” photos, one picture enlargement (11x14”) and one wedding album (or alternatively a disc with all photos) • Wedding cake • 6-course dinner menu • THE Jiwa gift surprise • Marriage Morning Brunch

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HONEYMOON • Champagne toast • Welcome gift for the honeymooners • Romantic, 6-course candle light dinner in the THE Jiwa SundownerCabana for two • Manicure and pedicure for the couple • Relaxing massage for both • Day trip to one of the surrounding islands including a picnic and snorkelling equipment

Hot Stone Massage Ayurveda Massage Peeling Massage Mani- and Pedicure Individually accustomed facial treatment Yoga session Daily fitness breakfast for the duration of your stay

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR • • • •

Champagne toast Coordination of the event in the afternoon and evening 6-course gala dinner THE Jiwa gift surprise

3 DAY SHORT STAY • • • •

Champagne toast Welcome gift 6-course dinner in THE Jiwa Sundowner-Cabana for two Manicure or Pedicure or massage for two

We are happy to make your very own package – let us know your wishes and you will receive your personal offer.

SPECIAL SPA OPENING 2014 A DREAM OF SPA - ALL YOUR SENSES ARE TOUCHED! Realy luxury is the new luxurious spa area surrounded by tropical gardens. Here our guests will be spoiled with time-tested and modern spa treatments. The ambience is dominated by natural elements such as bamboo, wood, stone and tropical waterponds. A true oasis of wellbeing!

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DING POOL HONEY-MOON SPIRIT SPA DINNER SMILE COMFORT REALLY GOOD FEELING LET’S CELEBRATE ALL WE NEED HARMONY

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ART FILLED LUNCHEON May 12th of the year 2014 marked a wonderful occasion because Indonesia became one of the places that Syndicat National des Antiquaires visited in their world tour as they gear up for the coveted Biennale des Antiquaires, this September. The entitled media luncheon was commenced by interviews with the President of SNA, Christian Deydier which is by far the most outspoken and fun people to be with. Crhistian Deydier wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t alone on that day because along with his SNA entourage, Christian Deydier was also accompanied by one of the most prestigious names in the world of fine jewelry and art making, Wallace Chan who also brought his own entourage, safe to say the interview were a hoot in a half. The event continued with a media luncheon which was attended by a plethora of prominent media representations from all around of Jakarta. It was rather an intimate luncheon than anyone would think, Christian Deydier and Wallace Chan sat on different tables and turned that luncheon into a warm gathering between the media and the hosts. All in all, it was a joyous afternoon filled with laughter and insights as well of what to expect in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biennale des Antiquaires.

1 Wallace Chan, Christian Deydier and Jacques Babando 2 Didiet Prabowo and Ted Sulisto 3 Lis Rasjid and Deborah Iskandar 4 The Booklets of Biennale des Antiquaires 5 Melissa Siswanto 6 Astari Rasyid, Leo Silitonga and Esther Soelaiman 7 Victor Revino, Wallace Chan and Lulu F. Pasha 8 Izabel Lusteaux and Didiet Maulana

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After making its debut in some countries around the world, on June 17, TAG Heuer Eyewear’s 2014 novelties were brought to Jakarta by Optik Tunggal, the trusted distributor for glasses for the upper middle class and the oldest optic provider in Indonesia. The Director of Optik Tunggal, Michael W. Kurniawan warmly welcomed the groups of selected media representatives who conducted the exclusive interviews with the Senior Vice President of TAG Heuer Asia Pacific, Sophie Pottecher, the Regional Sales Manager of TAG Heuer Asia Pacific, Alexandre Dauriac and the Product Manager TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear, Wilfried Stéphan. TAG Heuer eyewear draws from its active commitment in the world of sports to create the most accurate sports glasses of the market, offering a powerful combination of integrated design, superior materials, and ergonomic engineering. Among its latest collections, we saw the award-winning TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear which once again received a prestigious Red Dot Design Award for one of its premium eyewear designs, the L-TYPE T, the latest in the leading-edge L-TYPE series.

1 Product Manager TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear, Wilfried Stéphan, Senior Vice President of TAG Heuer Asia Pacific, Sophie Pottecher, Director of Optik Tunggal, Michael W. Kurniawan, Thomas Soetomo and Regional Sales Manager of TAG Heuer Asia Pacific, Alexandre Dauriac 2 TAG Heuer eyewear 3 Lulu F. Pasha, Hendra Tjoa, Belinda Law and Victor Revino 4 TAG Heuer eyewear

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OUR FUTURE Nippon Paint as an advocate for development of young architects and interior designers hosted an award event entitled Nippon Paint Young Designer Awards or NPYDA in the ludicrously unique Artotel on March 30th, 2014. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition gathered a massive group of young talents, embracing the theme of the event which was RE: THINK RE: CREATE FUTURE LIVING 2030, the theme resonated with Nippon Paint mission to find young architects and interior designers from around Asia to be nurtured and mentored, fulfilling their talents to greater use. One of the founders of NPYDA, Cosmas D. Gozali has travelled to eight countries, Japan, China, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia to seek out the best of the best of the next generation talent and succeeded in founding them. Over 500 projects were submitted through the committee and placed under the eyes of the esteemed judges with Andra Matin and Cosmas D. Gozali spearheading the judge committee, producing Raynaldo Theodore and Rahmat Hidayat as two of the winners of this event. Nippon Paint clearly has its eyes for the future with NPYDA, hoping that next year ward event will be more extravagant that this year.

1 Cosmas D. Gozali explaining the mission of NYPDA 2 The Judges of NYPDA 2014 - Roland Adam, Cosmas D. Gozali, Wendy Djuhara and Ahmad Djuhara 3 The winners of NPYDA 2014, Rahmat Hidayat and Raynaldo Theodore with Jon Tan 4 Raynaldo Theodore, Irena Josoeb, Jon Tan and Rahmat Hidayat 5 Purwanita Setijanti and Irena Josoeb

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PROPERTY LISTING CORALS AT KEPPEL BAY REFLECTIONS AT KEPPEL BAY MARINA BAY SUITES LA QUINTA

PROPERTY listing PANTONE 8401 PANTONE 138

Precious Coral

DETAILS It would probably be a jewel rather than a coral, to be honest. Corals at Keppel Bay is the newest addition from Keppel Land, a leading name in Asia’s real estate business and this current offering is a prominent diamond. For one thing, this property is situated in the waterfront or in other words, Corals at Keppel Bay is a waterfront property which is incredible in the first place but the next part will make heads blown wide, Corals at Keppel Bay is designed by the one and only, Daniel Libeskind that perpetuates Corals at Keppel bay into the epitome of high class echelon in Singapore marina landscape. The estimated unites ranging from 1-bedroom to the penthouses are around 366 units which the complex stands on a magnificent wide area of 420,000 sq feet, it is impressive to say the absolutely least about how humongous this site is. The surrounding neighborhood is also considered to be the crème de la crème of Singapore prominent lifestyle, for any young executives, Corals at Keppel Bay would be perfect for travelling back and forth from the office since Telok Blangah MRT is just around the corner or if a single family is looking to find a great school, look none further than Shelton International College and ISS International School that are literally minutes away. Corals at Keppel Bay, the crown jewel that shines through the marina.

ADDRESS

1 to 21 Keppel Bay Drive Singapore

TEL

+65 9738 7588

DEVELOPER

Keppel Bay Pte. Ltd.

WEBSITE

www.coralskeppelbay.net

UNIT NUMBER

366 Units

TENURE

99 years

FACILITIES • 50-metre length swimming pool

• Hydro spa

• Two BBQ party pavilions

• Tennis court • Children’s play area • Clubhouse with multi-purpose studio, lounge, function room, al fresco terrace and gym

• Lounger pool

SERVICES • Telok Blangah MRT Circle Line (0.37 km) • Harbourfront (NE1) (1.27 km) • NTUC Fairprice(Telok Blangah) (0.72 km) • Cold Storage(HarbourFront Centre) (1.09 km) • Blangah Rise Primary School (1.02 km) • Shelton College International (1.30 km) • ISS International School (Preston Campus) (1.65 km) • Keppel Marina (0.15 km) • The PSA Club (0.21 km) • Keppel Driving Range (0.39 km)

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• Splash pool with jumping jets

Spanish Inception

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DETAILS Ever wonder what it is like to travel the world without even leaving the comfort of the couch, well is this latest offering from the giant of real estate development, Keppel Land, that long-lasting dream is just a couple contracts away. A classical architectural villa/apartment complex is situated in the tippy top of China’s highest luxury areas, Yang Zonghai Lake and a smart way to incept the Spanish feel to the style by naming the villas and apartments, La Quinta really determine that this property is not for the wrong people. The hillside property is very near from the Kunming Airport and it really doesn’t hurt that this particular tasty interior designed Spanish villas in China have direct access to not one, but two world class golf courses. Train your skills as golfer in this getaway and play with likes of Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson once that skills have been improved severely. It really is a clever way to put a little of that Spanish siesta into the heritage filled land of China, a fusion if you will between two contrasting world, although both of the nation are born from strong heritage which will spell cultural education for any occupants who live in this villa/apartment heaven. ADDRESS

Tangchi Yiliang, Yunnan, China

PRICE RANGE

RMB1, 500,000 - RMB8, 000,000

TEL

+86 0871 67671168

WEBSITE www.springcityresort.com

FACILITIES • Driving Range • Pro Shop • Spa & Gym • Swimming pool • Tennis Court • Golf Simulator • KTV Room • Nature Trail SERVICES • Free transfer to and from Kunming airport • Sightseeing and entertainment service • Ticketing service • Laundry service • Baby-sitting service

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PROPERTY listing PANTONE 8401 PANTONE 138

Welcome Home

DETAILS Singapore has been known throughout the world as the epitome of luxury but luxury hasn’t seen the likes of Marina Bay Suites from Keppel Land. This residential tower is the definition of lux and elegance all rolled into one, for starter the tower itself is becoming an important landmark for Singapore’s famous Marina Bay and plus the waterfront in front of Marina bay Suites is literally to die for. The next luscious feature to the 66-story building is that this particular beautiful piece was handcrafted by the likes of none other than Kohn Pederson Fox which will offer to new occupants, a scintillating experience to watch and to experience. Marina Bay Suites is a part of the prominent Marina Bay Financial Center which implies that high status will be received upon being one of the lucky occupants of this apartment building. Approximately 221 units can be purchased with ease, covering from 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom and three penthouses to suit that needed space and luxury demands. What more can be said about Marina Bay Suites, the exterior feels very regal and the interior, sumptuous and comfortable and being the high echelon of luxury at Marina Bay, one may not look any further for a perfect other than Marina Bay Suites, just take a peek inside and it will be a guarantee, the walls will say, “welcome home.” ADDRESS

3 Central Boulevard, Singapore 018965

TEL

+65 6535 3113

RENT RANGE

N.A

FAX

N.A

TOTAL UNIT

221 units

mbs@rqam.com.sg

• 108 3-bedroom apartments

WEBSITE

www.marinabaysuites.com

• 110 4-bedroom apartments

• Three penthouses

UNIT SIZE

• Three and four bedroom apartments:

146 to 250 sq m

• Penthouses: 436 to 791 sq m

PRICE

• Signature Suites (Levels 54-66): S$6 million and above

• Penthouses: S$20 million and above

FACILITIES • 50-metre lap pool • Children’s play pool • BBQ pavilions

• Semi-outdoor spa lounges

• Outdoor dining facilities

• Gymnasium

• Sky Cabanas

• Multi-purpose room • Yoga and massage terraces

SERVICES • Doorman and concierge • Easy access to major expressways – Marina Coastal Expressway, East Coast Parkway, Ayer Rajah Expressway, Central Expressway • 18 minutes away from Changi Airport Well connected to four major MRT lines - North/South and East/West at Raffles Place, North/South and Circle Line at Marina Bay and Downtown Line, through the Downtown MRT station • Close proximity to world class attractions and iconic landmarks such as the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort, the ArtScience Museum, Gardens by the Bay and the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Perpetual Reflection

DETAILS Keppel Land has hit the realtor sweet spot when they incorporated Daniel Libeskind into the mix as their designer for this particular haven for Singaporean. This waterfront property is very scintillating just to see from a distance and the six glass towers are the source of the magnificent view. The contemporary styling that Daniel Libeskind offers to the table is so fresh that a combination between 24 and 41 storys between those 6 towers create a ups and lows of luscious viewing. Occupants of Reflections at Keppel Bay will experience sunlight of the beach-like scenery since the 2460 feet of shoreline will accompany the six towers and the most interesting part is that Reflections at Keppel Bay is also the host of eleven low-rise villas that accentuate that resort feel to the property. This the perfect host for the prominent and the contemporary lovers of Singapore and to boasts the already enticing features, this lavish offering is situated just minutes away from the famous Singapore CBD and also VivoCity, one of Singapore’s largest malls. This is truly the revolution of modern-day apartment complex, Daniel Libeskind and Keppel Land have successfully created a wonderment of visage and also relaxed place to live in.

ADDRESS

1 to 21 Keppel Bay Drive Singapore

TEL

DEVELOPER

Keppel Bay Pte. Ltd.

TENURE

99 years

UNIT NUMBER

1,129 Units

WEBSITE

www.reflectionsatkeppelbay.com.sg

SITE SIZE

900,000 sq feet

+65 6271 6686

FACILITIES • An Olympic-length pool and a 25-metre lap pool • Two Jacuzzi pools • Three fully equipped BBQ pits housed in furnished pavilions • Tennis courts, outdoor fitness stations and playgrounds • Jogging pavements and leisurely strolls along the waterfront promenade • Clubhouse, available for private dining and entertaining SERVICES • Approximately 10-15 minutes drive to Singapore CBD and Orchard Road • Walking distance to VivoCity Mall • A walk away from ISS International School • Monorail service to Sentosa Island Resort

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IT COULDN’T GET ANYMORE GREEN THAN THIS

ithin each year passing, the notion of a healthier life in the body and also the surroundings keep getting harder and complicated to do. It is a known fact that heating consumption uses by houses all over the world is one of the main concerns for causing current global warming, but what can be done to battle this baffling predicament? The answer is succinctly simple. Building a house with grand insulation is the perfect getaway from the raying heat that will ultimately spell humanity’s doom besides decreasing the consumption of electricity, of course. In this informational book, entitled The Greenest Home: Superinsultated and Passive Home Design written by Julia Torres Moskowitz, readers will be taken to series of highly insulated houses designed by many renowned architects to the better understanding of what a Passive Home really is. Passive Home is the new green, that is the mantra of this book, a passive home is defined by its airtight building and sufficiently insulated, with that idea, the heating consumption of any house can be diluted into a whopping 90% and grouped into just the heating only. In the energy consumption area, building a well insulated house will decrease the statistics to 75% of energy consumption which in the end will spell lower spending money on electricity and cooling apparatus.

Follow as the book takes readers to a grand tour of clean and healthy houses created by ARO, Olson Kundig Architects, Onion Flats and many others to the better understanding of what a sustainable future needs. This book will be a guideline for green families to enhanced the living situation of their loved ones as well as caring for the world. As the years gone by, it’s not enough to just have a stylish and modernistic house, pretty in the eyes but that house also has to be energy and heat sufficient to be lived in for many years ahead. This book has successfully tackled that problematic issue and more importantly, provides detailed procedures and information on how to build a better future.

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INSIDE AND OUT DETAILED VIEWING OF A MAJESTIC LANDMARK

ew York City is a city full of wonderments, a city so vast in diversity, a city where art at its true definition can breathe freely and that is why The Lincoln Center is considered to be one of the landmarks braced dearly by all of New Yorkers. Lincoln Center for Performing Art is a sanctuary for all artists from all over the world to gather and conduct their arts freely and live the dream that they stride to be. That being said, this is why Lincoln Center is very important to every artist community inside the Big Apple, but a redesigning was needed to preserve that artistic passion and soul and well, in the end result is amazing, the new Lincoln Center is truly a tremendous sight to see and that is thanks to the collaboration of Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) with FXFOWLE, Beyer Blinder and the boardroom of Lincoln Center. In this book - Lincoln Center: Inside Out, readers will encounter massive extension of details from the very first drawing to the blueprint and so on and so forth to the finished product which is the new and improved Lincoln Center. Relived the hard work and the long hours putting this colossal monument for art with over 300 pages long that will make readers appreciate more the essence of Lincoln Center inside the vicinity of New York City. Lincoln Center has been one of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most endeared treasures, much like the Statue of Liberty or The Battery Park Bull and that is the reason to remodel this piece of landscape towards the future. This book is perfect for not just New Yorkers but everyone who appreciate a legend, who knows that a building with such history cannot and should not be torn down just such ease, it has to be preserved for future generations to enjoy.

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