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As we shift into a new era inspired by nature and well-being, hospitality design is making a leap into a world of dazzling opulence, redefining the meaning of luxury and comfort.

rom bespoke properties to urban hotels or contemporary resorts, every project is unique in itself. For FBEYE International, their portfolio, which comprises a broad range of hospitality projects, is an impressive look at how design can create a distinctive sense of place. Needless to say, I am in awe of their works and thrilled that they have decided to be part of this issue.

I am particularly fond of the InterContinental Hotel, where a luxurious Peranakan-style interior is achieved using elegant art pieces and artefacts from the colonial era. In contrast, the Oak wood Studios is a bold and playful take on luxury. Their signature red lips motif is definitely a memorable focal point, adding a cheeky, fun, and exciting vibe to the place.

This year’s Milan Fair has given us a plethora of exciting furnishing and design pieces from market leaders to explore. One of the best examples is Preciosa’s Crystal Harmony lighting installation, a stunning display that takes inspiration from mother nature yet is beautifully executed using new technology. Petals and bird wings are meticulously handcrafted from crystals to create a centrepiece for the Shangri-La Qiantan.

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Other noteworthy pieces include B&B Italia’s curvy Le Bambole featuring a new generation of recycled materials, as well as Giorgetti’s G-CODE Desk with a sleek, sculptural top that sits on top of 158 metal rods. Additionally, check out the “smart cushion” Standalto, whimsical Twiggy, opulent MEG SOFT, casino-inspired Flamingo and many more in the Melange section.

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As we head into the final quarter of the year, I look forward to sharing more signature hospitality projects in our December edition. So stay tuned and enjoy this issue brimming with mesmerising design ideas!

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Rolf Benz MEG SOFT is the playfully soft twin sister to the newly released high-back armchair Rolf Benz MEG. Featuring an elegant hard shell contrasted by a soft core, MEG SOFT has a strikingly natural appearance. Along with its casually quilted seat interior, its gentle curves evoke a geometric, vibrant appearance while offering soft seating comfort. Both MEG and MEG SOFT come with an integrated rocking function, stepless seat height adjustment and a swivel function.

Comfort and elegance highlight Standalto, an incredibly soft sofa that retains the fundamental element of the “smart cushion” – a real revolution in relaxation and well-being. Within its plush form, a system of joints inside the backrest and armrest is exclusively engineered to ensure total ease while allowing you to shape it as you desire. Just a little pressure, and Standalto turns into a low, high, oblique or wraparound seating piece to complement your cosy moments.

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Twiggy, a new family of seats by Rodolfo Dordoni, is notable for its capacity to transform living spaces with an unsurpassed ideal of eternal beauty. Twiggy manifests itself in multiple ways: originally available as just one armchair, available in Small, Large, and Deep sizes, with and without armrests, embellished with delicate stitching, the collection now includes a bench, couch, and chaise longue that can be utilised as a modular unit or as stylish standalone pieces.

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Brimming with elegance, SoHo epitomises modernity, expressed using an articulate system with contem porary lines with details that tell the essence of craftsmanship. Designed by Carlo Colombo, this light and airy modular sofa, suspended on aluminium feet, features meticulous attention to the detailing on the armrest. SoHo is versatile, ideal for a wide range of spaces to conjure a sophisticated environment of comfort and luxury. The sofa also comes with a removable cover in fabric or leather.

Exquisite yet a ubiquitous element for living spaces, the Camargue collection is known for its timeless design in form and substance. With its aluminium structure, Camargue is at home anywhere – whether it’s a semi-outdoor space like a covered patio or terrace or gardens and poolsides. Carmague’s comprehensive, coordinated collection includes small armchairs, armchairs, and sofas that are all stackable and made to accommodate the broadest range of requirements in private residences and the hospitality industry.

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Reva Cocoon is designed with total freedom in mind. Featuring an exclusive system of lounge seats for outdoor use, each piece is highly adaptable and can be configured in a variety of ways to provide the greatest level of comfort. The range is notable for its eye-catching backrests made of stainless steel and rope woven from weather-resistant polypropylene. Its unique cord element further provides essential privacy while maintaining the piece of furniture’s airiness and brightness.

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An iconic collection from Cristina Celestino, the Aldora Sofa is conceived as a modern interpretation of classical concepts. Its sculptural backrest, which comfortably seats two people, stands out against the chair’s soft, feminine curves inspired by the charm of Milanese bourgeois decadence and modelled after the beautiful petals of the calla lily. With the Aldora Sofa, Christina Celestino created an exceptional masterpiece that draws on a variety of sources while paying tribute to her heritage.

A distinctive gaming table, Flamingo is evocative of the bourgeois casinos of the world’s most fascinating capitals. With its sculptural and harmonious shape, the table goes beyond the ordinary yet fits seamlessly in the home environment, complementing other furnishing elements. Designed as an accoutrement to the table, the Annette chair expresses a stylish nod to the famous poker player Annette Obrestad. Featuring an elegantly ergonomic profile, this lightweight chair ensures ultimate comfort in every setting.

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The Eliseo armchair beautifully epitomises elegance, ergonomics and evenly balanced proportions within a versatile form that adopts an understated design language. Informed by incredible attention to detail, this seating piece features enveloping lines and soft padding to offer exceptional comfort. Eliseo also gives you the option of having a wood base in several finishes, or a cast aluminium base, equipped with a 360-degree swivel to provide interaction with the surrounding space in a flexible manner.

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There’s a sense of lightness and relaxed comfort with the Souvenir d’Italie two-seater outdoor sofa designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba. With its voluptuous proportions and simple design, the sofa’s lightness is emphasised by the cast aluminium support feet, creating a suspended appearance. The sofa’s large and plush cushions are mattresses with pronounced piping to highlight its silhouette. Finally, the armrests are simplified into two cylinders, evoking the idea of a garden bench.

The encompassing backrest of the graceful Arc chair is based upon a constant radius arc, a fundamental building block of geometry. The chair displays modest, graceful proportions, further enhanced by its light weight aluminium frame. Simple yet elegant braided strips adorn the backrest. In addition, the seat is upholstered in matching fabric with a detachable cover. Ideal for hotel lobbies and guest rooms, Arc is also perfect for cruise ships as well as residential settings.

Yoko, a delicate seating collection, combines Scan dinavian and Japanese design elements to create a harmonious appearance. Thanks to the skilled crafts manship of the talented Japanese-Danish design duo Inoda+Sveje, stylish contrast is maintained in perpetual equilibrium. The collection, which consists of an armchair, a dining armchair, and an ottoman bench, is shaped by the cross-referencing between these two cultures, their styles, and production techniques.

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Paladin redefines the classic wooden parasol into a floating canopy perched atop a mast, achieved via a mechanical principle that integrates the tension of the canopy into its structural logic. The result is impressive: the fabric withstands the tensile forces of the parasol when it is unfolded with just the pole and four movable struts. In addition, the mast goes straight through, leaving a central hole that serves as an indirect skylight and promotes airflow.

Nolita Sofa is an inviting outdoor seating piece designed for sociable moments amid an open space. Nolita maintains the collection’s original characteristic qualities of transparency and lightness, a perfect reminiscence of Mario Pedrali’s first metal garden chairs in 1963. Carefully created for total comfort, Nolita’s key features include linear elements comprising a steel tube frame powder-coated for outdoor usage, seat cushions made of polyurethane foam, and back cushions made of polyester.

The Rolf Benz YOKO sun lounger is the perfect addition to the delightful YOKO Outdoor line. At the same time, it is also a chic standalone piece for outdoor spaces. The sun lounger’s airy aesthetic is reflected in the soft radii of the aluminium frame, while YOKO’s exceptionally soft cushion with an optional pillow helps you drift away into blissful daydreams. The lounge is also easy to use, thanks to its integrated gas pressure spring.

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An impeccable icon of Marcio Kogan’s design philosophy, the Horizonte modular seating system arises from a clear architectural vision: to generate a feeling of sheer suspension by raising a solid form seven centimetres off the ground using a recessed plinth in matt black varnished metal. A sleek and elegant platform accommodating all the upholstered elements – seats, backrests and armrests – takes the sophisticated aesthetic further by creating large cushions with bold proportions and a robust character.

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Dreamy and inviting, the Vibe bed is inspired by stylistic concepts from the 1930s. A smooth band on the headboard swivels as if it were a piece of art. Along with it is a circular Side Vibe bedside table, which can either be a standalone piece next to the bed or hooked onto the bed frame. Poetic and romantic, Vibe is more than a bed – it’s an expressive piece designed to make people feel good.

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The dazzling Serpentine Carpet transforms a single piece of paper into an inspired masterpiece. Designed by Front, a whimsical play of paper resulted in organic and twisted shapes that look like a serpentine swirl. Every bend and fold is in a natural, continuous flow, coming together like a perfect mathematical equation. Additionally, the appearance of a three-dimensional pattern is created by different colour gradients and shadow effects. Serpentine Carpet is available in four vibrant colours.

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Dramatic twists, creative turns – the Serpentine Light by Front holds a world of creative mystery within its paper-made structure. This lighting piece is ultimately an experiment of tension and flow to test the boundaries of the various shapes paper may take. All around, sleek dark lines appear like a neverending ascending spiral. Furthermore, the virtually translucent material evokes a natural flow and curve that equally disperses the light, illuminating living spaces with a definitive glow.

MÉLANGE | LIGHTING ARCHITECTURE 26 | H+R | HOTELRESORTDESIGN.COM AGLOW HARMONYWITH WITH PETALS AND BIRD WINGS HANDCRAFTED FROM EXQUISITE CRYSTALS, PRECIOSA’S AWEINSPIRING CRYSTAL HARMONY ILLUMINATES THE LOBBY OF SHANGRI-LA QIANTAN WITH A PEACEFUL LUMINOSITY.

THIS PHOTO: The Crystal Harmony sculpture features 45 crystal yulan flower petals and six pairs of crystal wings.

H+R | HOTELRESORTDESIGN.COM THIS PHOTO: A focal piece at the lobby Shangri-La Qiantan, Crystal Harmony evokes a tranquil and mesmerising ambience.

n its own charming and delicate way, Preciosa’s Crystal Harmony sculptural lighting piece infuses the lobby of Shangri-La Qiantan, Shanghai, with a luxurious glow. Featuring 45 crystal yulan flower petals and six pairs of crystal wings, all beautifully handcrafted in the heart of Europe, this mesmerising lighting masterpiece brings a sense of peace and harmony to the hotel space, aligning with Shangri-La’s emphasis on creating serene surroundings amidst inspirational architecture and design.

“This installation is a statement piece that draws in everyone who passes through Shangri-La’s lobby,” said Maher Akil, Sales Manager for China. “It brings an atmosphere of tranquillity to the space, and we hope that guests can carry that feeling with them throughout their visit.”

BOTTOM: A bespoke piece inspired by nature’s awakening every spring, the lighting sculpture features crystal elements handcrafted in Europe.

TOP: Crystal Harmony was inspired by Crystal Biosphere, a lighting concept Preciosa first presented at the Euroluce 2017.

Designed to reflect nature’s awakening every spring, Crystal Harmony also takes notes from Crystal Biosphere, a lighting concept Preciosa first presented at the Euroluce 2017 exhibition in Milan. “Crystal Biosphere features an automata. An automata’s

TOP: The wings of the crystal birds were crafted to reflect gentle movements within the sculpture.

“THIS INSTALLATION IS A STATEMENT PIECE THAT DRAWS IN EVERYONE WHO PASSES THOUGH SHANGRI-LA’S LOBBY, IT BRINGS AN ATMOSPHERE OF TRANQUILLITY TO THE SPACE AND WE HOPE THAT GUESTS CAN CARRY THAT FEELING WITH THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR VISIT.”

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Crafted by Preciosa’s Engineering team, the automata is created to portray the wings of crystal birds moving within the sculpture. The result is stunning: the sculpture and automata come together to evoke an elevated visual wonder, which fascinates visitors and draws them into its magnificence. Along with the yulan flower, there’s an all-encompassing feeling of peace and serenity.

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mechanisms are cyclical – no beginning and no end. In Crystal Biosphere, the movement of light is set in motion, forever changing but never ceasing. The idea behind it was to bring the historical concept of the chandelier with its unique sparkling properties into our contemporary present,” Preciosa’s design team says.

“The project was a logistical challenge with the project designer in London, the hotel operator in Hong Kong and the developer in China, plus the lighting actually being created in the Czech Republic,” Mr Akil said. “Preciosa Lighting’s global presence was a key advantage here and made for a smooth collaboration. This was a lovely project to work on, and we look forward to future cooperation with Shangri-La properties worldwide.”

RIGHT: Crystal Harmony is a statement piece that draws in everyone who passes through Shangri-La’s lobby.

LEFT: The combination of sculpture and automata elevates the visual wonder and fascination for visitors.

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MÉLANGE | TIMELESS FURNITURE 32 | H+R | HOTELRESORTDESIGN.COM IMPRESSIONARTISTIC ADORNED WITH EXQUISITE PIECES FROM KETTAL, THE HÔTEL RICHER DE BELLEVAL WELCOMES GUESTS INTO AN IMMERSIVE WORLD OF LUXURY WITHIN AN ARTISTIC SETTING.

THIS PHOTO: Roll chairs by Patricia Urquiola and Cala chairs by Doshi Levien beautifully enliven the key spaces of the Hôtel Richer de Belleval.

Roll chairs by Patricia Urquiola and Cala chairs by Doshi Levien placed atop colourful rugs perfectly anchor an elegant yet casual atmosphere in the

BOTTOM: The Hôtel Richer de Belleval is a private mansion turned Relais&Châteaux or Hotel-Restaurant in the heart of the city.

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TOP: Located in Montpellier, The Hôtel Richer de Belleval has been redesigned in collaboration with the architect Philippe Prost and the interior designer Christian Collot.

“The spaces have been redesigned in collaboration with the architect Philippe Prost and the interior designer Christian Collot,” Kettal remarks. “The main objective is to find a balance of historical periods, generating harmony in the many zones.”

uxurious with an artistic twist, attention to detail is paramount at the Hôtel Richer de Belleval located at the heart of Montpellier in France. At every angle, there’s a riveting blend of local architecture and timeless elegance to create a memorable environment that will leave guests in awe.

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A private mansion transformed into a “Relais&Châteaux” or Hotel-Restaurant, the hotel is designed as an enriching hotspot for lovers of art, culture, history and gastronomy – all without compro mising the architectural heritage of the building.

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Floors, frescoes and paintings were preserved in their original forms, complementing the contemporary interior design and new art pieces that give the hotel a timeless vibe that draws from its rich history. Through out these spaces, Kettal’s collection of furniture pieces plays a significant role in infusing the hotel with a distinctive atmosphere.

THE ROLL SEATING PIECE EVOKES A PLEASANT SETTING WITH ITS INTRIGUING HORIZONTAL PADDED ROLLS. FRAMED BY A GRAPHICAL ALUMINIUM STRUCTURE, THE BACKREST BECOMES THE FOCAL POINT OF THE CHAIR, WHILE THE CUSHIONS ENSURE OPTIMAL COMFORT.

THIS PHOTO: The interior courtyard features an elegant dining space adorned with Roll chairs by Patricia Urquiola and Boma collection by Rodolfo Dordoni.

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THIS PHOTO: Upholstered in a vibrant shade of green, the Boma collection by Rodolfo Dordoni creates a refreshing ambience at the lounge.

BOMA BY RODOLFO DORDONI IN DARK GREEN UPHOLSTERY GENERATE

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The mansion is also home to the GGL Foundation, whose primary mission is the dialogue between heritage and contemporary art. Four monumental contemporary works, commissioned by the Foundation, grace the ceilings of the building’s main areas, resonating with the historic decor.

whose primary mission is the dialogue between heritage and contemporary art. Four monumental contemporary works, commissioned by the Foundation, decorate the ceilings of the main areas of the building, echoing the historic decor.

tapestries and paintings to create an immersive artistic experience. A palette of blue tones, purple and scarlet night further enhance the rooms to complement the exquisite furnishing theme.

BOTTOM: The hotel interior is designed with a contemporary flair without compromising the building’s origins and historical elements.

TOP: The GGL Foundation commissioned four monumental contemporary works to decorate the ceilings of the main areas of the building.

interior courtyard. The Roll seating piece evokes a pleasant setting with its intriguing horizontal padded rolls. Framed by a graphical aluminium structure, the backrest becomes the focal point of the chair, while the cushions ensure optimal comfort. Cala chairs, on the other hand, lend a graceful demeanour to the space – thanks to their woven design and high-back appearance.Atthelounge, Boma sofas by Rodolfo Dordoni in dark green upholstery generate a classic-meets-chic appeal. With an aluminium structure supporting generous seats, the sofa offers multiple configurations to create flexible seating landscapes for social spaces. The hotel features 15 rooms and five suites, each exclusively designed by Christian Collot, with a dreamlike and cosy atmosphere using wood, velvet, eclectic

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“We do not have an in-house design style, simply designing to the client’s/operators brief, which makes every project a challenging and exciting one, allowing my team and I to be constantly coming up with new, fresh ideas, that’s what makes our job so great, no two days are the same!” continues Warren “during the Pandemic we branched out into the world of casino design, which has been very eye-opening and rewarding, whilst hotel projects were put on hold or forever gone, casinos kept rolling.”

With an ever-growing portfolio of projects and an increasing list of countries having worked in, FBEYE seems set to grow furthering the limits of design.

“Our offices are staffed with highly experienced designers/professionals, multinational, many of whom had previously worked in the hospitality sector prior to coming into the design, we know what a client wants and what a guests’ expectations are, how to create an intimate space or a large public area,” said Warren Foster-Brown, Founder and Managing Director of FBEYE.

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A boutique firm, FBEYE handles historical to contemporary designs, renovations to new build projects ranging from one F&B space to a 43-storey new build hotel in the case of the InterContinental Colombo, Sri Lanka currently undergoing its fit-out.

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SINCE 2005, FBEYE HAS BEEN THE FOREFRONT OF DESIGN. WORKING WITH OPERATORS AND OWNERS ALIKE TO CREATE ICONIC HOTELS, RESORTS, CELEBRITY & MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS, RESIDENTIAL/SERVICE APARTMENTS, SPA, HEALTH FACILITIES, AIRPORT LOUNGES, AND LUXURY YACHTS. FROM RENOVATIONS TO GREENFIELD, LARGE OR SMALL, URBAN OR RESORT, EACH PROJECT ENCOMPASSES THE FULL SPECTRUM OF DESIGN TO CREATE A BESPOKE PROJECT EACH WITH A UNIQUE SENSE OF PLACE.

ounded in 2005, in a small office in Singapore’s Chinatown with three staff and one project, FBEYE International has blossomed into an award-winning world-renowned design house with projects spanning Asia, Europe, and the United States, with offices in Singapore, Manila and soon to be China.

With projects ranging from hotels and resorts, casinos, F&B, spas, high-end residential, and yachts, to airport lounges, FBEYE has a wealth of design know-how.

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THIS PHOTO: Level 32 Reception with extracted lotus flower chandelier.

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The hotel’s main lobby resides on level 32 with breathtaking views of the city, the first of its kind in Singapore, and is destined to set design standards for sky lobbies. The floral interpretation is further detailed and expressed in the custom glass panels at Lift Lobby, inset in the flooring and suspended through the giant glass pendants in the lobby lounge. The Guest again is greeted with a palette of harmonious nature inspired colours. The giant columns gently disappear with a back lit glass/veneer cladding, transforming the

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TOP: The lift entry ways are flanked by huge back lit panels with a warm blond chequered timber panelling throughout. The Lift buttons are discretely incorporated into beautifully crafted Chinese cabinets.

BOTTOM: Daily Treats, the ground floor café and Grab & Go, featuring a back lit series of Amber shades protruding through reflective grey glass.

he Westin design concept and branding position is quite unique in its signature elements of wellness and finding balance. Inspired by nature our design concept reflects the brand design standards in a modern setting. Stream lined décor featuring materials that are textural interpretations of landscape imagery sets an elegant and stylish tone for the whole hotel. The design for Westin Singapore was aimed at business & leisure travellers to recharge themselves after an eventful day at work or while sightseeing. The guest¹s first experience is the dramatic ground floor drop off lobby with its triple height space infused with subtle (tone on tone) contemporary flower motif appearing to float above the Concierge desk.

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THE LOBBY BOASTS ONE OF THE REGIONS, UP-AND-COMING ARTISTS’ ELEGANTLY ELEVATED (“SEEDS OF SINGAPORE”) CUSTOM SCULPTURE ON A BLACK MARBLE PLINTH, A SUBTLE TIE BACK TO THE WESTIN’S INSPIRATION FROM NATURE. ALSO INCLUDED IS THE VERTICAL GARDEN, A FULL HEIGHT COLLECTION OF SIGNATURE BOTANICALS OF MOSSES, PLANTS, AND STONES OFFERING A TRUE SENSE OF ARRIVAL AND SERENITY UPON ENTRY.

THIS PHOTO: Layering of materials, reflections, and volume.

A TRIPLE HEIGHT SPACE, BOASTS, LOBBY LOUNGE BAR AND A STUNNING OVAL SHAPED BAR, DRAWING ITS DESIGN FROM NATURE WITH A RECLAIMED TIMBER COUNTER TOP. THE SUSPENDED CRYSTAL DECANTER PENDANTS CREATE A COSY LOW LIGHTING EFFECT ENHANCED BY THE CUSTOM LUXURIOUS FURNITURE AND CARPETS. ASCEND THE FEATURE STAIR AND THIS SPACE CAN BE TRULY APPRECIATED FROM A HEIGHT.

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THIS PHOTO: Earth tone colours & rich textures were used throughout the hotel.

The bar area also hosts an industrial living room vibe, with chesterfield sofas, cow hide armchairs, and exposed services.

BOTTOM: Cook & Brew, the Gastro bar with reclaimed timber flooring, exposed ducting, leather clad seating and spectacular views of Singapore.

Past the bar area sits the dining element of the outlet, rustic tabletops, walls branded with slogans, and sitting next to crate tops. Long leather banquettes in deep rich burgundy, with dining chairs with brass trim details. Running throughout the area is a timber floor, recycled with the original grooves and knots.

Spectacular views of Singapore’s cityscape and the Marina Bay area can be seen from the hotel all day dining restaurant, Seasonal tastes, where an International buffet caters to most palettes. Behind the main buffet line in a Moltini kitchen range, so large it had to be brought up by crane whilst the building was under construction, 32 stories high. Seasonal Tastes offers a wide selection of contem porary international and local flavours, with healthy food choices from our Eat Well menu. Tree trunk marble plays a large part in the design, inspired by nature and the colour palate of the Westin blend, it resides alongside natural timbers, composite stone, and glass, most products are recyclable.

Pool deck level sees the Executive lounge, meeting rooms and the pool bar/terrace. During the planning stage, the designers relocated the Executive lounge from the top floor to the pool deck floor to allow it to spill over onto the pool terrace. Pockets of seating separated by screens and a stunning book matched marble divider create intimate areas for quiet contem plation or small business meetings, in deep plush armchairs.

The hood to the buffet line and kitchen range behind is a back lit Japanese style frosted glass with a contemporary metal grille proud of the glass, breaking up what is normally a large expanse of solid surface.Ifacocktail

in the hotel’s Lobby Lounge isn’t for you, then Cook and Brew on Level 33 might be your place of choice. While you admire the stunning views of Marina Bay you can partake in the many types of beers at the second longest bar in Singapore, adorned in black marble with decorative grilles and deep plush leather bar stools.

TOP: Circular dessert station with live crepe station and tiering display.

space seamlessly from day to night. The reception desks are unconventional in their pod like status, which encourages better guest interaction. The curved white stone of each of the three Reception pods appears seamless with the flooring which is the same material. This element alone took months to carve to achieve the exact radius required.

TOP: Main Ballroom with botanical artwork and custom designed chandeliers.

At Level 3, the guest is gently introduced to the Pre-Function and Ballroom areas. Whilst still encouraging a relaxed feeling, these areas exude a rich environment of dark timber, striking marbles, intricate mirror detailing, and giant contemporary chandeliers. The white multi-faceted archways as you arrive on level 3 are designed to create an antispace before entering the Pre-Function proper. This open trellis at a lower height is designed to create an even more dramatic entrance to the double height Pre-Function and Ballroom spaces, all inspired by localExperiencebotanicals.unrivalled relaxation at Heavenly Spa by Westin. From the calming selection of materials to the restful ambience begins from the entrance, embraced at every opportunity to integrate healthy and sustainable materials into the structure and design of the space. It tells the story of how sustainable materials have been used, how natural resources— such as the flow of natural light and air—have been harnessed, the incorporation of solar-generated energy sources, and the use of upcycled and repurposed items. The treatment rooms feature a customized up cycle vanity from Suar timber with softened corners and a feature basin. The client wanted the interior to feel “holistic, natural, calm and inspiring”.

BOTTOM: Female Pre/Post relaxation room, with hand painted ceilings, laser cut screens and chiselled cut stone walls.

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POCKETS OF SEATING SEPARATED BY SCREENS AND A STUNNING BOOK MATCHED MARBLE DIVIDER CREATE INTIMATE AREAS FOR QUITE CONTEMPLATION OR SMALL BUSINESS MEETINGS, IN DEEP PLUSH ARMCHAIRS.

THIS PHOTO: Executive Lounge, split into zones, the lounge boasts luxurious seating groups, buffet, quiet zones and direct access to the pool deck.

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THE NEW WESTIN GUESTROOM STAYS TRUE TO THE WESTIN BRANDS COMMITMENT TO WELLBEING BY INCORPORATING CONTEMPORARY DESIGN WITH SUBTLE DESIGN CUES TO INCLUDE ELEMENTS OF NATURE WITH A HINT OF MODERNISM. WITH A SOFT, NATURAL PALETTE OF TAUPE, OLIVE GREY GREEN, RICH DARK MARBLE WITH STRIKING COPPER VEINS AND WARM TIMBER DETAILING THE ROOM EXUDES A SENSE OF REFINED RESIDENTIAL LIVING, WARM ATMOSPHERE AND AN UNMISTAKABLE FEELING OF CALM.

TOP: The typical bathroom with it custom free standing bathtub ledge for accessories or champagne for those special occasions.

A grand oversize bed with signature Westin Linen ensures a great night sleep, whilst the deluxe marble tub allows guests to while away the day.

A single corridor leads to all six treatment rooms, which were also coloured in shades of pale green and creams. The walls were lime-washed in a soft Westin Trademark green. Pre and post treatments, retreat in the male and female relaxation areas, cocooned in lounges that screens that mimic the feel of a Forest with timber carved screens and hand painted wall covering on the ceiling depicting flora andLocatedfauna. on the top floor with stunning views of the harbour and glistening South China Sea, The Westin Singapore’s Presidential Suite boasts an expansive living room with plush sofa and armchairs to relax and socialize in style. For a vibe that’s both worldly and dramatic, luxurious marble floors, contemporary sculptures, and art, furnishings with a variety of unexpected textures and accents adorn the spaces, flowing through to the impressive dining parlour, both spaces filling nearly half the suite. End the day here by enjoying a drink or two from the bar or seated in the living area and taking in views of Singapore cityscape, whilst watching a movie on the suite’s 70-inch flat screen TV.

BOTTOM: Guestroom corridor with symmetrical finishes.

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THIS PHOTO: Main Dining area, with laser cut screen, skylight canopy and glass cut chandeliers.

INTERCONTINENTAL | SINGAPORE

THIS PHOTO: Peranakan motifs reside along contemporary reception counters, custom lighting and feature benches await guests on entry.

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TOP: The concierge lounge is abundant with local artwork, accessories and rich upholstery.

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Located at the entrance of the hotel lobby is the Concierge Lounge, created based on the living room of a traditional Peranakan home. The walls are lined with a series of exquisite art pieces and artifacts, each bordered by British-inspired columns which stem from inspirations of the colonial architecture of old Singapore and carry on into the reception area with carved screens nestled over the counters.

s the only true Peranakan style hotel in Singapore, the InterContinental hotel is a combination of the Straits born Chinese, that is the cultures of Singapore, Malay and Indonesian. Unique to Singapore, it boasts a rich heritage of colour, food, and bold designs.

The Lobby Lounge features colonial pillars, white washed and juxtaposed with traditional furniture pieces and contemporary lounge chairs. Coloured tiles with traditional laser-cut motifs commonly used in Peranakan houses line the bases of the pillars, while the ceiling treatment stands out with a contem porary interpretation of the Peranakan tile motifs developed from a laser cut-out. Throughout the spaces, bespoke and custom-made furniture pieces, carpets and décor components come together cohesively to evoke a sense of time and timelessness at once.

MIDDLE: Entrance to Ash & Elm is via a oversized timber pivot door with a cheese room opposite.

Ash & Elm, the latest addition to the InterContinental Singapore’s collection of dining establishments is a vibrant restaurant focused on European Dining. This dynamic space transforms throughout the day via a skylight canopy which runs the length of the dining area providing a sense of movement, as palm tree shadows and natural daylight provide an ever-changing colour palate to the space in the day, by night LED lighting throws washes of colour over the ceiling giving it a very contemporary feel. FBEYE International integrated the use of natural materials in the outlet such as the butcher-block worktops, a mixture of exotic marbles, aged oak timber and mosaic tiles in the flooring. Concealed induction tops allow the counter by the open kitchen to perform as a buffet by day and two chefs’ tables in the evening, creating two spaces within one. The main dining area can be split into three different zones during dining, a requirement from the owners. Timber walls introduce an organic feel to the space as well as enabling an atmosphere of liveliness. In the evening, Pendant lights, comprising offhand-cut polished crystals are illuminated, helping to set the mood, making it cosier and inviting for guests.

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BOTTOM: Chefs table, buffet by day and show kitchen seating by night thanks to countertop hidden induction plates.

THIS DYNAMIC SPACE TRANSFORMS THROUGHOUT THE DAY VIA A SKYLIGHT CANOPY WHICH RUNS THE LENGTH OF THE DINING AREA PROVIDING A SENSE OF MOVEMENT, AS PALM TREE SHADOWS AND NATURAL DAYLIGHT PROVIDE AN EVER-CHANGING COLOUR PALATE TO THE SPACE IN THE DAY, BY NIGHT LED LIGHTING THROWS WASHES OF COLOUR OVER THE CEILING GIVING IT A VERY CONTEMPORARY FEEL.

THIS PHOTO: Main dining area, laser cut screens, back lit colour barrisol ceiling & crystal block tiered chandeliers.

FBEYE INTERNATIONAL SELECTIVELY USED TRADITIONAL FABRICATION TECHNIQUES, LIKE BLOCK PRINTING IN THE TOWER ROOMS TO CREATE PERANAKAN-INSPIRED MOTIFS FOR THE PADDED SILK COVERING ON CUSTOM HEADBOARDS ABOVE THE BEDS, WHILE CHOOSING MORE CONTEMPORARY SURFACE TREATMENTS IN WHITE, GOLD, AND DUCK EGG BLUE TONES TO STRIKE A BALANCE BETWEEN THE OLD AND THE NEW WITHIN THE CULTURALLY INSPIRED ROOMS.

THIS PHOTO: The Shophouse guestrooms ooze Peranakan style, from the custom free standing mini bar to the rugs and local artist artwork

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BOTTOM: The Ambassador suite sitting room in cooling peranakan tones, smoked mirrors and rich timber cladding.

TOP: Tower Guestrooms, more contemporary in approach, feature block print headboards whilst retaining the overall theme.

The guest rooms of InterContinental Singapore strengthen the design essence of the hotel through a careful blend of contemporary luxuries and historical references. FBEYE International selectively used traditional fabrication techniques, like block printing in the tower rooms to create Peranakan-inspired motifs for the padded silk covering on custom headboards above the beds, while choosing more contemporary surface treatments in white, gold, and duck egg blue tones to strike a balance between the old and the new within the culturally inspired rooms. The shophouse wing rooms were given major overhauls, with everything designed in the rooms from the floor to the ceiling, free standing mini bars with Chinoiseries designs, woven fabrics, carpet designs, and local artist artworks. Inspired by ornate art, ceramics, and eye-catching embroidery, the design exudes a residential feel that is tranquil without being over imposing. A representation of Peranakan detailing is expressed in a contemporary way.

We wanted to create something that spoke of the local architecture of Bugis. This was achieved using vibrant colours, textures, and details that remained true to the historical aspect of the hotel’s original design. It was a historical district, so we worked to bring back the integrity of the original designs that are unique. We replicated intricate wood detailing on the ceilings, we uncovered artefacts and light fixtures that we gave life to again.

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TOP: Presidential suite bathroom features a soaking tub, his & hers separate vanity and a timber clad sauna.

BOTTOM: The Presidential Suite sitting room adjoins the study, dining room, bedroom, walk-in-closet and sumptuous bathroom.

A vintage king-size luxurious poster Bed sits between hand painted chinoiserie bedside tables and blue and white lamps. The suite also contains a walk-in closet and a dainty dressing area with chinoiserie details to the built-in dressers offering ampleFawnstorage.marble surfaces and an accent glass chandelier bring refined elegance to the bathroom, with its glass-enclosed shower and rainforest showerhead, hand-held wand, and separate whirlpool bathtub and traditional sauna room that can accommodate up to four people is on hand.

The stylish living room features classic sofas alongside oversized armchairs. Every detail from the carpets to the chosen artefacts was designed and selected with Peranakan heritage in mind. Antique glass, wall panelling and crystal chandeliers tie the suite design together.

In addition to the living room, and dining room (which doubles as a meeting room) there is a private office, bedroom, dressing room and bathroom.

As befitting a bedroom of this stature, modern technology blends with old, bedside controls handle lighting and electronic drapes enabling one to create a personal atmosphere at the touch of a button.

Situated atop the 66th floor, the vast Presidential Suite overlooks Singapore through wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows. Light wall panels, antique mirrored, and leather details are executed against subtle floral motifs accentuating the upscale ambiance.

THIS PHOTO: Presidential suite bedroom, with its four poster bed, striking carpet against subtle panelled walls and antique furniture.

“THE EXISTING ARCHITECTURE OF THE GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES PRESENTED AN ADVANTAGEOUS OPPORTUNITY FOR US, AS WE TRIED TO ELEVATE THE LEVEL OF HERITAGE INFLUENCES IN THE GUEST ROOMS AND, AT THE SAME TIME, ADD A TOUCH OF MODERNITY FOR TODAY’S WELL-TRAVELLED, TECH SAVVY GUESTS.” Warren Foster-Brown - Founder and Managing Director of FBEYE International

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THIS PHOTO: Ravishing Red, LED art and a chandelier that casts the Singapore thumb symbol reflection by night on the floor.

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BEYE International were commissioned to design the ground floor arrival, check-in, lounging areas and large outdoor terrace and rooftop for the first ever Oakwood Studios for the US based Oakwood chain. Specializing in temporary housing, furnished apartments, corporate apartments and executive, luxury apartments, with Studio’s being their latest in a long line of successful elements to fall under the Oakwood brand, Oakwood Studios are designed to be in strategically located key cities, with Singapore being the first in the chain, located off Orchard Road, Singapore’s main retail area and bordering the CBD. Designed to create unique experiences, their signature red lips motif brings the message of “kissing goodbye to the expected” in a fun and cheeky manner, an apt symbol to this new, exciting product.

TOP & LEFT: The ‘socialize’ lounge and terrace, featuring a layering TV, bright vibrant colours and bamboo artwall.

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Oakwoods Studio’s product is designed to be uncon ventional, curated and quirky, starting from the point of entry. Singapore, sometimes referred to as the ‘little red dot’ was cleverly conceived into the reception pods, free form furniture pieces sculptured out of ply and finished in a high gloss lipstick red piano finish with welcoming, thought provoking quotes on them and manned by friendly front desk associates, also known as Hangingcurators.fromthe ceiling in a contemporary styling, are tubes of red and white acrylic with energy saving LED lamps, random to the eye, however, look at the floor to see a ‘thumbs up’ Singapore reflecting for all to see. The grab bar pavilion lets guests collect the daily brew and pastries whilst dashing out the door, with the flexibility of transforming into the night for a more lounge type feel, or a bustling brunch / cocktail party venue. As with the grab bar, the furniture is all moveable making the space the perfect party venue or an inspiring meeting venue.

TOP: The rooftop relaxation area, with LED colour seat, BBQ and swimming pool.

THIS PHOTO: The ground floor terrace, custom cabanas and oversized sofas for an outdoor living room.

SPECIALIZING IN TEMPORARY HOUSING, FURNISHED APARTMENTS, CORPORATE APARTMENTS AND EXECUTIVE, LUXURY APARTMENTS, WITH STUDIO’S BEING THEIR LATEST IN A LONG LINE OF SUCCESSFUL ELEMENTS TO FALL UNDER THE OAKWOOD BRAND, OAKWOOD STUDIOS ARE DESIGNED TO BE IN STRATEGICALLY LOCATED KEY CITIES, WITH SINGAPORE BEING THE FIRST IN THE CHAIN.

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LE MERIDIEN | DHAKA, BANGLADESH

THIS PHOTO: Cartography played a large part in the lobby artwork.

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he design for Le Meridien Dhaka was inspired by the unique brand standards of LM to offer a sophisticated hotel experience with a modern design infused with a true sense of place. It aims to engage and inspire creative and curious minded travellers with discovery moments of locale, culture, cuisine, and art. Le Meridien’s brand standards with key words like contemporary chic, the juxtaposition of old and new, the contrast in palates with an accent colour, moments of discovery, and a sense of place set a tone for the overall design scheme. Art Gallery inspired setting for the public areas, a rendezvous for the congregation of local and foreign art. A sense of place through various abstract forms of topography and organic form of surrounding rivers can be felt in every area of the hotel, infusing the heritage of the brand itself in FBEYE’s design.

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TOP & BOTTOM: Ever changing bar throughout the day.

EVERY PART OF THE HOTEL DESIGN HAS A TOUCH OF LOCAL INFLUENCE, BE IT IN TERMS OF LOCAL ARTWORK, HANDMADE CERAMICS, OR LOCAL FABRICS USED IN FURNISHINGS AND AS SIGNATURE ART PIECES.

THIS PHOTO: Contemporary Black and White Typographical map of Dhaka.

THE ALL-DAY DINING CONCEPT FEATURES AN OPEN PLAN KITCHEN, LIVE COOKING ISLANDS, AND A JUICE AND SHAKE BAR. THE NEW DINING CONCEPT IS OPEN PLAN, WITH DESIGN FEATURES SUCH AS FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS AND GRAND HIGH CEILINGS, THE USE OF NATURAL, AS WELL AS GLASS MATERIALS.

THIS PHOTO: Glass cases showcase local ceramics whilst European inspired counters serve international delights

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The all-day dining concept features an open plan kitchen, live cooking islands, and a juice and shake bar. The new dining concept is open plan, with design features such as floor to ceiling windows and grand high ceilings, the use of natural, as well as glass materials. There are pockets of glass displays with sculptural artwork collected by the owner. The selection of fabrics is kept vibrant and energetic in keeping with the youthful design of Le Meridien concept.

An eclectic mix of furniture ensures the casual feel, whilst leathers and rich upholstery fabrics ooze Italy.

BOTTOM: ‘15 Above’ the traditional English bar with traditional timber panelled walls, pressed tin ceiling and poster artwork.

TOP: A semi private high top table with authentic Italian artefacts in Favola.

Favola is Le Meridien’s contemporary Italian fare, divided up into three main sections, private dining, live cooking, and main dining, the design plays host to vaulted ceilings, brick barrel roof, exposed brick walls, display cabinets, and rustic timber floors.

TOP: The Executive club lounge featuring local artworks, deep buttoned upholstery and exoctic timber panelling.

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The design for the English bar was drawn from the traditional English pubs found all over UK since early 1900s. The style has remained constant for many years now until the introduction of the gastro bar recently. The roof design for the English bar follows the patterns extracted from the traditional Chippendale English mouldings and styling.

Grey is the colour tone for the typical bathroom. Fantasia Brown marble is used on the vanity counters and the wall at the bathroom. The Grey granite is used on the floors and entrance walls.

The design theme from the main lobby follows through and is continued in the Presidential suite. Laser cut MDF Board with lacquer paint finish on the headboard and ceiling highlights the city’s road system, with the blue wall being a printed fabric from a local interpretation of a floral pattern, the accent punch colour. The window is designed as a picture frame, framing views of Dhaka City.

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The overall design theme for the executive club lounge exudes professionalism, restraint, and certain gravitas, a space that conveys a formal and respect able character. The patterns on the partitions, walls, ceiling, and carpets are linear and they complement each other and tie back to the cartography theme running throughout the hotel.

Taking inspiration from the Le Meridien Brand Heritage, the carpets in typical guestrooms represent the sonic boom of the “Air France Concorde, being the first owners of LM brand”

The roof patterns represent the contours on a map, in this case, the location of the hotel to infuse a sense of place. The ceiling lamps are a modern inter pretation of the traditional water containers found in DhakaBrownCity.and

TOP RIGHT: Presidential Suite living room.

CREATING A CONTEMPORARY CHIC PRESIDENTIAL SUITE. THE PATTERN ON THE CARPET IS THE GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDINGS IN DHAKA CITY. FOLLOWING THE BRAND GUIDELINES OF JUXTAPOSITION, NOT ALL FURNITURE HAS THE SAME DESIGN. THE ASYMMETRICAL LAYOUT OF MID-CENTURY CHAIRS BLENDS SEAMLESSLY WITH THE CUSTOM DESIGN MODERN SOFA.

TOP LEFT: Presidential Suite bathroom.

BOTTOM: Presidential Suite bedroom.

LITTLE INDIA PROVIDING UNRIVALLED CONNECTIVITY TO THE CITY AND CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, PARK HOTEL, FARRER PARK SINGAPORE WITH ITS SLEEK GLASS EXTERIORS, OFFERS PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE VIBRANT DISTRICT, SURROUNDING SHOPPING COMPLEXES, QUAINT RESTAURANTS AND HERITAGE SHOP HOUSES. SHOWCASE | HOTEL 74 | H+R | HOTELRESORTDESIGN.COM

THIS PHOTO: Check-in sets the tone for the hotel, with Santos Rosewood panels, feature pendant lights and locally inspired design back lit etched panels.

PARK HOTEL | SINGAPORE

oasting 300 rooms ranging from uniquely designed guestrooms to double height family loft suites, all with generous ceiling heights and all the luxuries of home and more, Park Hotel, Farrer Park Singapore is a pocket-sized piece of luxury in a bustling city. Timeless in its design yet packing a punch, modern materials and technology are used together to make every guest stay one to remember, FBEYE International meticulously designed both the public areas and the guestrooms.

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TOP: Thai inspired buffet restaurant features a graphic wall of botanicals and street signs.

Setting foot in the lobby, guests are presented by walls and floors clad in Sophia Gold and Crema Marfil marble, complimented by Santos Rosewood timber panels. Hairline Bronze panels and accents are blended into the overall palate, lit by beautiful decorative locally- inspired etched-design glass light panels framing the reception, adding to the intimate atmosphere at night. A small café / grab and go is situated to the right of the check-in area, with links to public transport via the rear entrance. Aside from the reception and café / grab & go, the hotel boasts a buffet restaurant, pool, pool bar and gymnasium.

BOTTOM: The lobbies lift lobby with its grand ceiling height and enveloping radial chandelier.

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THIS PHOTO: The lobbies grab and go adjacent to public transport access and hotel guests for quick bites and coffee on the go.

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Besides the hotel’s rooms, FBEYE International also meticulously designed the public areas, including the Executive Lounge. With high ceilings and a mezzanine floor, the Executive Lounge offers executive floor guests buffet facilities, meeting areas, dining, and an outdoor terrace. Following the same finishing as the guest rooms, the Executive Lounge highlights the magnificent contemporary custom-designed chandeliers of fluted frosted glass and black metal trims, custom-designed carpeting alongside walls of travertine,and a customized mural depicting ascending cloud formations, calming to the eye. Tables and chairs define sleek modern forms and are clad in moulded high lacquered timber and faux leather with a sile stone tabletop to complete the executive guest experience.

TOP: Cloud inspired artwork walls reside against tubular chandelier and leather padded columns

BOTTOM: The sky loft, small meeting room sitting over the lounge with magnificent sunset views.

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MIDDLE: Typical guestroom bathroom, light tones enhancing the space with generous counter tops.

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Combining luxury and practicality, the hotel’s 300 guestrooms and loft suites make certain of durability, ensuring rooms will look as good now as in several years’ time. Although some rooms are only 20 metres square in size, FBEYE International has planned them to maximize space. A working desk, free standing jewellery box mini bar and TV cabinet are all customdesigned. These are complemented with an open wardrobe, safe and large full-length mirror. The feature bed head wall is clad in soft cream panelling and Santos Rosewood panels with offset wall covering, whilst the bathroom is furnished in two different marble tones dependent on guests’ preference of room types. Ambient lighting, high ceilings and luxurious carpets complete and exude a five-star look.

TOP: The hotel corridors continue the guestroom feel with lift lobbies demarcated by black metal screens.

THIS PHOTO: The guestrooms are compact and yet spacious, with rich tones, jewellery case mini bar & etched backlit artwork.

COMBINING LUXURY AND PRACTICALITY, THE HOTEL’S 300 GUESTROOMS AND LOFT SUITES MAKE CERTAIN OF DURABILITY, ENSURING ROOMS WILL LOOK AS GOOD NOW AS IN SEVERAL YEARS’ TIME. ALTHOUGH SOME ROOMS ARE ONLY 20 METRES SQUARE IN SIZE, FBEYE INTERNATIONAL HAS PLANNED THEM TO MAXIMIZE ON SPACE.

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TAJ EXOTICA | GOA, INDIA

THIS PHOTO: Sala da Pranzo, the international buffet restaurant, inspired by traditional Italian kitchens of old

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THIS PHOTO: Sala da Pranzo restaurant, inspired by traditional Italian kitchens of old with contemporary signage and timber screens forming intimate pockets of space within the restaurant

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et amongst the lush landscape and white shimmering sands , ‘Sala Da Pranzo,’ Taj Exotica Goa’s newest Food & Beverage offering the All Day Dining restaurant, designed by FBEYE International, was inspired by the traditional Italian Kitchens of old. Under the covered Portuguese walkways that form the Entry to Sala Da Pranzo, tranquillity awaits inside, with warm, welcoming underlying tones of shimmering blue and sage green highlights, combined with alluring rustic stone walls, recycled timbers and aged original red brickwork, all reflecting and accentuating the design aesthetics of an Italian Mama’s kitchen.

TOP: One storey villa with plunge pools and sit out areas.

Eclectic styled furniture with custom designed table tops, spaces divided up with decorative “vintage Portuguese” influenced screens, signage and acces sories, complimented by two semi private dining rooms, Sala Da Pranzo features layers of grey stone

residing alongside raw timber butchers block, with subtle retail style displays adding to the theatre of the space. Locally produced tiles are used in various ways, some forming the signage scattered around each food station, others forming new contemporary artworks. Buffet and live cooking stations, pizza oven and grille stations form the backdrop to a colourful and action packed open kitchen, whilst dual access buffet displays float in front housing salads, cold cuts, breads and other delights. The show to the restaurant is a custom designed Bar/Dessert station and Anti Pasta station that are centrally located and accessible from all sides, a key factor in the overall design. A wooden panelled ceiling/canopy cocoons the cocktail bar and desserts below, whilst custom designed lighting, based around vintage decorative lighting fittings found throughout Goa in large traditional private residences, seamlessly combined.

BOTTOM: The suite bedrooms are spacious and have direct beach access.

TOP: The new layout of the villas allowed for a generous bathroom and walk in closet.

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The newly renovated villas at Taj Exotica Goa, designed by FBEYE International, are a radical twist on the original design. Before commencing the design for the newly renovated villas at Taj Exotica Goa, designers FBEYE International researched island wide, delving into Goa’s past and visiting many of the old historical homes once owned by rich barons of industry, some still housing their families now, many generations forward. Throughout the design process, the aim was to create a modern interpretation of the historic past, highlighting the array of bright colours and capturing the essence of the real Goa. The villas are designed to have a fresh approach to resort living, on entering guests are immediately drawn to how light the villa is, despite its traditional exterior feel. Timber floors flow from the entrance to the sleeping and living area, to the gardens and in some villas, the pool at the rear.

BOTTOM: The Villas reflect the contemporary motifs and tones, in this case Portuguese Blue, to inspire guests.

TOP: The suite living room feature a dining area overlooking the ocean, in warm Goan tones.

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WESTIN | BALI, INDONESIA

THIS PHOTO: On entering the hotel, guests are greeted by the pavilion, with its glowing canopy highlighting Balinese carvings, surrounded by water bodies.

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BOTTOM: A view from the lobby lounge to the raised seating pavilion with its intricately carved Balinese panels and feature chandelier

TOP: Lobby cocktail bar.

resort are many food and beverage offerings, with FBEYE designing the Seasonal Tastes (All Day Dining), Prego (Italian) Lobby lounge and bar, Velada (Asian) & Hamabe (Japanese), each unique in style and decoration.

Traditional carvings and local textiles are adapted into contemporary settings, with custom rugs, feature chandeliers, and modern furniture designs to revitalize guests and ensure they leave feeling better than when they

estled on white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean, Westin Resort Nusa Dua offers guests the perfect retreat, relaxation, and refresh amongst manicured landscaping and some of the best hospitality that Bali has to offer. If work is on your mind, don’t worry, the resort is fully equipped to assist, with the Bali International Convention Centre right next door, also designed by FBEYE International.

TOP: Seasonal Tastes poolside seating, the hotels international restaurant.

BOTTOM: Veleda, contemporary Asian cuisine, a bright and cheerful palate of colours and textures.

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Hamabe, the resort’s Japanese Restaurant, encourages guests to experience walking through a Japanese street and indulging in different types of Japanese cuisine, with Teppanyaki, sushi, and tradi tional robatayaki counters all on offer. An oversized canvas artwork and classic Japanese cooking pots welcome guests. Authentic Japanese menu boards are burned on bamboo stalks bringing character and interpretation of local art and culture. Forming a backdrop to the Teppanyaki counter, a decorative screen is highlighted with inset top and bottom lighting integrated with ornaments. Sleek simple cut slatted oak timber wraps around the cooker hoods, made from the same wood finish of the furniture. The floor is stained oak timber blends into the total colour scheme. While the walls are clad in linen framed with the same timber finish. H+R

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TOP: The guestroom bathroom with views to the ocean, free standing tubs, double vanities and wet room style shower.

BOTTOM: The guestroom with its subtle references to Balinese culture, the headboard, a screen at the entrance.

Relax in the window bay in the L-shaped sofa, with its botanical upholstery, or sit at the desk niche in the timber hugged chair.

BOTTOM: The Main Ballroom can accommodate 2,500 guests and hosts a Full sized tennis tournament most years.

TOP: VIP meeting room fit for any royalty or President.

The guestrooms and suites adapt Batik fabrics to form a contemporary headboard. On entering the room, a walk-in closet provides a ‘his & hers’ area, with generous luggage facilities and a min bar/retail display, making full use of an otherwise dead end.

The bathroom hosts 4 fixtures, with the piestede-resistance being the free-standing bathtub and shower at the glazing overlooking, in most cases, the ocean.The Bali International Convention Centre is a world class venue for large global meetings. With 26 meeting rooms, 2 auditoriums, Ballroom for 2,500 guests, café and exhibition hall, the design centres around Batik designs, through carpets, panelling and custom lighting. Locally sourced materials were used throughout the centre, and a new VIP wing was created for Royalty and world leaders.

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MAKATI DIAMOND RESIDENCE | MANILA, PHILIPPINES

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The primary use of the building serves as serviced apartments, however the client requested for the public areas to be of an elegant world city feel, an elevated hotel experience, both for the food & beverage offerings and the ballroom and meeting spaces.

BOTTOM: Luxurious paneling sits a top a oversized skirting in stone with a contemporary bench await guests.

TOP: The small tea lounge, where to endulge in high tea delights

M akati Diamond Residences is conveniently located at the Central Business District, minutes away from Greenbelt Malls, a shopping destination filled with luxury brands, local apparel, treats and souvenirs, and Ayala Avenue –giving guests /residents ease of access to commerce, leisure or dining destinations in Makati City.

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Aside from being the new standard of luxury living with its top-of-the-line amenities and health and wellness facilities, Makati Diamond Residences embodies true Filipino Hospitality that is known worldwide with a dedicated team working together to create seamless experiences for the business traveller.After completing several projects with the client, FBEYE International were tasked with designing the public areas of the project including a private club at the top of the building.

TOP: Jewel toned upholstery reside next to rich timbers and laser cut screens.

On entering, the lobby has a triple height ceiling, with white panelled walls, rich timber accents and a rear floral wall behind reception. A marble clad walkway leads guests to ‘Baked’ the grab and go and to Alfred, the new American Cuisine restaurant infused with French and Asian influences. Sumptuous seating, custom chandeliers and jewel patterned rugs add to the fine dining feel whilst serving local favourites. The restaurant is divided into pockets through curved banquettes, laser cut gleaming screens and drapery, with a central buffet credenza.

The rooftop club also sports a high ceiling with views over Manila. Guests enter through the wall of wine, to travertine clad walls, recycled bamboo flooring and oversized armchairs mixed with some designer classic chairs. The semicircular bar resides next to smaller private seating areas for intimate meetings. The club also features a dining area for executive floor guests with custom designed wall coverings, a residential style kitchen for buffet offerings and locally commissioned artwork adjourning the walls.

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BOTTOM: The main dining area has three ‘see & be seen’ curved sofas at the entrance, with a custom Chandelier overhead.

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THE ROOFTOP CLUB ALSO SPORTS A HIGH CEILING WITH VIEWS OVER MANILA. GUESTS ENTER THROUGH THE WALL OF WINE, TO TRAVERTINE CLAD WALLS, RECYCLED BAMBOO FLOORING AND OVERSIZED ARMCHAIRS MIXED WITH SOME DESIGNER CLASSIC CHAIRS.

THIS PHOTO: Residents bar and meeting rooms.

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TOP: Legaspi Ballroom, running the width of the building, caters for wedding and business events alike.

BOTTOM LEFT & RIGHT: Pre-function space and fine dining set up.

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In addition to the meeting facilities, Kitchen studio allows guests to hold smaller functions with guest chefs in an exhibition type setting.

BOTTOM: Residents private cinema.

Completing the public areas is the private cinema, rich in colour, with reclining armchairs and a built-in bed like seat running the width of the room filled with cushions and throws to enjoy a movie in style.

TOP: ‘Invitation only’ Scotch and Cigar bar.

The Legaspi Ballroom runs the entire width of the building, supported by meeting rooms and a board room, catering for up to 700 guests. Botanical themed, its padded walls and crystal chandeliers reflect the local flora whilst retaining the hotel inspired feel.

The scotch and cigar bar is an intimate ‘invitation only’ venue, where deep buttoned armchairs sit in an eclectic mix of tables, lighting and wall finishes. A variety of artefacts and fine liquor sit together displayed in front a fabric backdrop of red wine hues. With seating for just over 14 guests, this is one of the best kept secrets in Manila.

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THIS PHOTO: Red by name, red by nature, the signage welcoming guests on entering Radisson Red Mohali.

RED | MOHALI, INDIA A CONVENTIONALTWISTPLAYFULONTHE A STAND-OUT FASHIONABLE HOTEL IN ITS OWN RIGHT WITH MANY MORE FUTURE RED HOTELS TO TAKE A CUE FROM, THE DESIGN IS RELAXED, UPBEAT FOR THE TECH SAVVY, SOCIABLE, AND ABOVE ALL UNFORGETTABLE.

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BOTTOM: Sitting in the lobby the feature Red Motorcycle, an icon of the area.

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R adisson Red in Mohali, the first of its kind to be opened in India features 150 guest rooms and suites, All Day Dining /Lobby Lounge/Bar, Gym and Meeting spaces. Conveniently located 3km from the international airport at Chandigarh, Radisson Red is an upscale hotel aimed at young travellers wishing to explore India through informal services where anything goes, a social scene that’s waiting to be shared and a bold design that kick starts the fun. With a playful twist on the conventional, Radisson Red Mohali with its eyecatching design offers ageless hospitality through art, music and fashion. Red is associated with energy, strength, power, determination, and passion, indeed an intense colour and the keyword for the brand. FBEYE’s design takes inspiration from Asia’s largest rose gardens also situated in Mohali and we have infused the colours, shapes, textures and patterns into our design to achieve a vibrant and refreshing accent to the Radisson Red brand standards. H+R

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TOP: The lift car interior features some of the hotel’s unique artwork, framed by LED feature lighting.

THE TRIPLE HEIGHT SPACE IS ADORNED WITH CURATED DISPLAYS AND A GIANT DIGITAL SCREEN WALL. A SOCIAL HUB WITH COCOON STYLE FEATURES SEATING WHERE THE GUEST CAN CHILL AND ENJOY A COFFEE OR DRINK AT THE DELI RIGHTLY NAMED “RECHARGE”. A MIX OF DIFFERENT SEATING TYPES IS OFFERED WITH BOTH HIGH AND LOW BACK OPTIONS IN A DUAL FINISH, WITH A LIGHT TIMBER BACK WITH A COMPLIMENTARY MAROON UPHOLSTERED INNER FACE.

THIS PHOTO: Directly off the reception lies a lobby lounge, side seating area and large LED wall.

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YOU CAN FEEL THE DYNAMICS AND ENERGY PREVALENT IN BOTH THE DÉCOR AND THE CHEF IN ACTION DAY AND NIGHT.

THIS PHOTO: The striking floor design sets the stage for artwork, pendant lighting and furniture.

TOP: Bronze Tandoors form part of the buffet set up, with red backlit glass and food art inspirations.

The opulence continues into Moonshine, an intimate setting with a feature Bar and wine wall display. The Bar glistens with a backlit ribbed pelmet top and stunning marble counter below luxurious plum leather sofas await for an evening cocktail or beer. Alternatively, high back seating couples for a little more privacy.

The dynamics further extend into the Redhaba (All Day Dining) with the Conservatory to the left and the Moonshine, the bar, to the right. The show kitchen, is vibrant and action-packed with beautiful stone carved buffet counters with magnificent food and beverage offers from different countries, combined with tastefully designed surroundings. The palette here continues from the lobby, with accents of champagne gold, timber panelling, coloured back glass, blue/ grey, leather, and dark green upholstery, sitting on a black and white patterned floor.

BOTTOM: Moonshine showcases feature Indian art with a splash of red, a trend that follows through the hotel.

With a hint of industrial chic, the guestroom is stylish with a unique combination of the neutral soft grey palette and red colour accent, introducing casual elegant furnishings with an urban atmosphere. The experience starts at the foyer, where you enter a darker “anti space“, before the bright bedroom area.

TOP: Twin guestroom, the stunning artwork over the bed is one of several unique pieces placed in the guestrooms.

Mounted artwork above the desk includes black metal trim detail that ties back to the common language expressed in the bedside lights, industrial chic. The desk can be pushed towards the wall, over the bench seat when not in use to provide additional space. A luxurious armchair also awaits those more relaxing moments. This unique design continues into the bath room with a neutral palette with just a pop of colour in the artwork. Less is more when it comes to the bathroom. An oversized mirror makes this space feel larger. A generous vanity and large window through to the bedroom offer natural daylight to this fresh and elegant space.

Integrated reading lights that pivot is included here also. The clever layout of the room offers a unique writing desk, which doubles as a dining area for 2, with a padded bench seat (with hanging padded back).

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BOTTOM: The bathrooms sport a red glass wall between the vanity and the shower, set against a concrete grey colour tile backdrop.

The bedside pendant is shaped like a hat (in black metal trim) with a layering typography effect.

Unique to each guestroom and suite is the signature (mural) artwork adorning the bedhead wall, (dream like experience) complimented by pops of red colour.

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Soft grey concrete wall covering as a general wall covering with a warm timber vinyl floor. The custom area rug awaits underfoot as you get out of bed.

THIS PHOTO: Accent grey headboard sets off the tone for the colourful guestrooms, with contemporary styling and lighting.

CATERING TO THE MILLENNIALS IT AIMS TO OFFER STYLISH BEDROOMS TO VIBRANT COMMUNAL SPACES WITHOUT ANY COMPROMISE IN COMFORT AND LUXURY.

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THIS PHOTO: A modern take on ‘A sense of place’ forms the backdrop to the reception counters.

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THIS PHOTO: Main reception level 7 with its unique dividing Art screen.

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he Amari Johur Bahru is an engaging and contemporary venue, creative in design and study, from the moment the guest enters the ground floor drop off lobby right through to level 7 main lobby and reception, it is clear that a slice of Thailand has arrived in Malaysia.

As the first Amari in Malaysia, subtle touches of Thai design, where the Amari chain originates from, leaves the guest in no doubt as to the hospitality and service, guest experience and luxury that awaits them.”With the lobby being the first chapter in the story of everyone’s hotel experience, on entering the main lobby on level 7, a cool tranquility is derived, from marble floors and walls, to discreet lighting, the colonial shutters forming the backdrop to the deli and restaurant, all play their part in creating the WOW factor any lobby should portray. Exiting the lifts on arrival, a large screen, based on the design of handmade Thai paper artwork greets guests, circular forms mixed with integrated pendant lights that creates depth and edge to engage into modern trends of young visionary environment. Simple yet functional custom seats are scattered throughout the

TOP: Detail of Art Screen.

BOTTOM: Ceiling details.

area, upholstered with bursts of color. The reception desks sit proud at the axis of all areas to this floor, designed from an aesthetic, functional and design point of view, they reside in front of an oversized, exploded art piece that draws upon the entrance screen as its inspiration, depicting the famous Thai elephant and flora. The ceiling depicts Malaysian architecture, slatted timbers, grille works, painted pure white for the contemporary, fresh touch. As hotel designs evolved, the idea of the lobby solely being a place for guests to check in has changed dramatically, current hotel trends now expanding the lobby to change from the traditional setup, Amari is no exception. From the lobby guests, can access the spa, restaurant, function areas, bar, deli, all centred around the reception area, allowing the café(bakery), lounge and meeting places to play a larger role in the social areas whilst also providing common places for guests to relax, organize, meet, greet, eat or do work-related tasks. This also means the lobby is activated all day, not just check-in and check-out as in more traditional hotels, bringing life to the heart of theThehotel.restaurant ‘AMAYA’ through the use of natural materials, matures with age, scarred wooden beams, window shutters and traditional screens add to the street scene that is AMAYA, with each unique to the food the station it is serving and where the techniques are approached by the designers and chefs to create memories and dishes, locally sourced and foraged ingredients. The Asian street

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BOTTOM: The deli, white shutters frame the open kitchen area serving the lobby and guests on the go.

THIS PHOTO: Amaya, with it colourful signage, timber screens, differing upholstery denoting different areas and marble/tile flooring.

CUISINE FROM AROUND ASIA, FROM THE MARKETS TO THE STREET STALLS, ORIGINAL ARTWORK AND SIGNAGE GO HAND IN HAND.

STEP INTO A WORLD OF TRANQUILITY AND SERENITY, DISCOVER A COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE CITY TO PURE HARMONY, UNCOVER A UNIQUE SENSORY EXPERIENCE NEVER FELT BEFORE.

THIS PHOTO: The reception is adjourned with mosaic patterns.

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BOTTOM: Single treatment room with continuing mosaic theme.

AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE PUBLIC AREAS, THE GUESTROOMS AND SUITES OFFER A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF STYLE AND SUBSTANCE, CONTEMPORARY, ELEGANT FURNISHINGS, AND AN URBAN ATMOSPHERE WHERE GUESTS CAN RELAX AND UNWIND.

food is taken to the next level, where even lighting is country/cuisine specific, allowing an interface between culture and local experiences, with food served from Malaysia, China, Thailand, India to name a few, honest flavors in unique settings. From the flooring, a mix of encaustic tile, timber and ceramic tiles, to the range of furniture and fabrics, guests can dine in the restaurant on several occasions and have different experiences each time. Even the ceiling has carved panels, lit boxes to finish off the experience. Colours, rhythm and textures, the true heart of the Amari

Puttingbrand.the bounce back into your step and a smile on your face, a quote from the brand design guidelines sums up Breeze spa, where adding the concept’s sense of place and brand identity to the sense of wellbeing, allows for a design that creates a functional collection of spaces that enhance the spa’s treatment program and above all, the guest experience. The design provides a fun, sophisticated colourful place to relax, rejuvenate and ready to take on the world after your treatment.

As the guest travels through the spa, the signature floral mosaic is adapted to suit authentic adaptations and experiences of local culture, incorporated to define the sense of place and bringing a touch of the oriental garden inside. Sculptural pieces inspired by local artists reside throughout the spa, with furniture custom designed to suit.

TOP: Typical guestroom with bold tones and striking artwork of colours and rhythms.

The guestrooms at Amari create a distinctive presence, whilst providing a sense of place. Inspired by the city and its surroundings, the carpet is a custom art form of the local typography, graphically developed from the terrain in an abstract form that gives contrast to the lighter tone finishes of the walls. The bedhead wall with contemporary panelling details are inset with a custom canvas print interpreting the fresh winds blowing into the mountain landscapes around the area, bringing fresh life to the hotel and guests well-being. To introduce a touch of Thai flavour, ornaments, small carvings details are applied on the timber panel nightstand, the same contemporary details adorns the glass on the shower glass wall facing the bedroom area. A sliding panel at bathroom wall allows natural daylight, but privacy if wanted it closed. A fine selection of furniture and fabrics in rich Thai tones blends into overall design scheme to give an edge of high modern and luxury hotel design.

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THIS PHOTO: Extreme WOW Ocean Haven, an over water villa, each villa positioned to form a secluded paradise, to showcase the Maldivian experience. HOTEL

Maldives, a luxury 5-star private island resort located in the North Atoll, sets the stage to fuel guests’ lust for life. Each private escape has its own infinity pool, where innovative design magnifies spectacular surroundings. In this paradise, each day welcomes a wonderland of white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and breathtaking reefs from which the inspiration of the Villas was inspired, local coral patterns and tones mixed with the playfulness of the W culture. Be it land or overwater, each villa houses expansive bedroom and living areas, luxurious resort bathrooms, and generous decks.

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TOP: ‘Sip Bar’ hots lounge style beds to enjoy magical sunsets, or simply just lie back and relax and listen to the ocean.

BOTTOM: Energy,’ every big kids dream, all day entertainment under a vaulted timber ceiling with a spectacular curved staircase.

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THIS PHOTO: The ‘Wonderful Beach Oasis’ a two-storey villa, with a colourful coral theme set on crisp white backgrounds, in a natural setting.

CORAL MOTIFS, WHITE SAND BEACHES AND TURQUOISE LAGOONS INSPIRED THE TOUCH, VISUAL AND STYLE OF EACH VILLA.

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THE MALDIVES FINEST ADDRESS, W MALDIVES IS HOME TO ONE OF THE BEST REEFS IN THE MALDIVES AND IS ALSO THE INSPIRATION OF THE LAND AND OCEAN VILLA’S

THIS PHOTO: Dining at ‘Fish’ gives guests many options where to sit, the deck has both casual low style as well as table and chair choices.

SIP is where the action happens, LED lighting changing the mood throughout the night highlighting feature glass elements. Large daybeds under sail type cloths allow guests to lie back and take in the sunset. The perfect way to reflect on the days’ events.

BOTTOM: “Fish” indoor seating, although not totally indoors, an eclectic mix of furniture, outdoor rugs and ocean coloured lighting reside under a vaulted timber ceiling.

MIDDLE: Individual Cabanas, timber framed with decorative rope and shell screens allowing guests semi privacy in a fun ocean setting.

Fish restaurant and SIP bar are nested over-water with magnificent sunset views. Designed with the W Maldives iconic signature, they focus uniquely on the freshness of local ingredients caught daily from the sea. At its center is the FISH kitchen, dishes prepared fresh to your table, sip a cocktail whilst you watch the Chef creating gastronomic delights. The colour palate is once again inspired by the ocean, coral, and local sea life. Bespoke designs by FBEYE were carried out by local artisans, from rope detailing at the bar counter façade to hand made outdoor rugs, and pendant lights, all customized iconic furniture pieces. bringing residential chic to ocean cuisine.

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THIS PHOTO: Royal Thai is known for their unparalleled craftsmanship and expertise in producing high-quality hospitality carpets and rugs.

EXCELLENCEWORLD-RENOWNED ROYAL THAI EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, MR STEPHEN WONG, SHARES HIS VIEWPOINTS ON THE COMPANY’S KEYS TO SUCCESS IN THE GLOBAL FLOOR COVERING INDUSTRY.

oyal Thai is a producer of floor coverings for hotels, cruise ships, casinos, convention centres, airports, and a vast range of hospitality spaces around the world. With distinctive technical expertise in this industry, the brand is known for its exceptional craftsmanship on a grand scale. In this interview, H+R spoke to Stephen Wong, Royal Thai Executive Vice President, to find out what it takes to maintain their long-established reputation of creating high-quality hospitality carpets.

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TOP: Multicoloured floor covering from Royal Thai enhances the atmosphere at casinos.

BOTTOM: Royal Thai floor coverings are widely used in international airports around the world.

I have extensive background in commercial projects since the 90s. After joining Tai Ping Carpets in 2000, I gained further experience in the hospitality carpet industry. With experience managing sizable casinos, airports, and hotel projects in Asia, I have grown alongside with the company, building up a strong sales and project management team in the industry. With the acquisition of the Tai Ping Commercial Division by TCM Corporation, I moved to Royal Thai to take

For starters, can you tell us more about yourself?

“CARPET IS USUALLY A ‘MUST-HAVE’ ITEM IN HOTEL GUESTROOMS, CORRIDORS, AND PUBLIC AREAS DUE TO ITS NOISE ABSORPTION ABILITIES. WITH SUCH PRODUCT ADVANTAGE, CARPETS LIKE BROADLOOM ARE NOT ONLY USED IN HOTELS BUT ALSO IN OTHER SEGMENTS LIKE CASINOS, CONVENTION CENTRES, AIRPORTS AND MANY HIGH-TRAFFIC PLACES.”

Stephen Wong, Royal Thai Executive Vice President

THIS PHOTO: Royal Thai wide ranging carpet collection infuses an alluring and eye-catching touch to resort suites.

“IT IS GREAT TO WIN THIS YACHT & AVIATION AWARDS AND OTHER HOSPITALITY AND COMMERCIAL AWARDS. WINNING THIS MEANS A LOT TO ME BECAUSE IT PROVES THAT ‘WE ARE TAKING IT TO THE SKY’! AVIATION CARPETS DO MORE THAN JUST PROVIDE AESTHETICS.”

Stephen Wong, Royal Thai Executive Vice President

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THIS PHOTO: Numerous hotels and resorts utilise Royal Thai collections to achieve a distinguished aesthetic.

After the global pandemic, how do you see the future of the Carpet Industry and its challenges?

It is great to win this Yacht & Aviation Awards and other hospitality and commercial awards. Winning this means a lot to me because it proves that ‘we are taking it to the sky’! Aviation carpets do more than just provide aesthetics. As safety is extremely critical in all aircraft, these carpets are also a central element in fulfilling stringent technical and performance requirements. Hence, this award is an important recognition of our product safety and performance.

It impacted our business in terms of sales and manufacturing. It’s not just the global hospitality and tourism industry that has been negatively affected by COVID 19; the supply chain of raw materials experienced the same predicament too. We have faced potential delays of raw materials and short shipment from our suppliers. Fortunately, our logistic team has managed the situation well to avoid any carpet production delay.

The global COVID-19 situation was our biggest challenge in the past two years. At this time, we could not travel and could only communicate with customers, distributors, and colleagues via video conferences and calls. Moreover, with an uncertain global economy, hotel owners were unlikely to spend much money on renovation projects. Many new projects were also put on hold. With fewer projects in the market, competition has naturally become more intense.

Yes, carpet is usually a ‘must-have’ item in hotel guestrooms, corridors, and public areas due to its noise absorption abilities. With such product advantage, carpets like Broadloom are not only used in hotels but also in other segments like casinos, convention centres, airports and many high-traffic places.

does winning this award mean to you?

Royal Thai has recently received the Interna tional Yacht & Aviation Awards 2022. What

How has COVID 19 impacted the manufacturing Industry?

I manage APAC (except Thailand) and EMEA’s overall operations and performance, including all entities and distributors. I find it very interesting to work with different people from around the world in the industry, developing carpets in custom design for each project. The sense of success of creating some thing from scratch to finish is unbelievable!

on the responsibility of managing businesses in Asia, Australia, and the EMEA region.

Broadloom Carpet has always been considered and used for hospitality interior for a long time; do you see any opportunity in any other segments?

TOP: The brand offers the option of hand-carved accents to create a truly one-of-a-kind floor covering.

I personally believe that we will gradually bounce back in both the APAC and EMEA hospitality market when the pandemic is over. As the carpet industry moves in tandem with the hospitality and tourism industry, our growth rate will depend on the ‘open door’ policy of these countries. Royal Thai takes one step beyond WHO guidelines for COVID-19 by introducing Vi-Guard, our treated carpet with hygiene protection that guards against unwelcome bacteria, microbial and the coronavirus. Vi-Guard is available for all Royal Thai products. In addition to application during production, Vi-Guard can be reapplied post-installation if required.

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THIS PHOTO: Crystal Spin instantaneously becomes a fascinating point of focus in large spaces like atriums and halls, as well as in smaller rooms.

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CREATED BY VASKU & KLUG, MARILIES WEDL, AND ŠÁRKA OLIVOVÁ, THE INSPIRATION BEHIND CRYSTAL SPIN IS DERIVED FROM THE MESMERISING ICICLES AND POLAR LIGHTS FOUND IN THE ARCTIC. WITH ITS UNIQUE DESIGN, CRYSTAL SPIN’S HANDCRAFTED CYLINDERS GENERATE A SPARKLING SENSATION AKIN TO THE WINTER SUN REFLECTING OFF STRANDS OF ICE.

THIS PHOTO: Crystal Spin is Preciosa’s latest Signature Design and the inspiration for the brand’s Milan Design Week exhibition, “Composition in Crystal.”

Created by Vasku & Klug, Marilies Wedl, and Šárka Olivová, the inspiration behind Crystal Spin is derived from the mesmerising icicles and polar lights found in the Arctic. With its unique design, Crystal Spin’s handcrafted cylinders generate a sparkling sensation akin to the winter sun reflecting off strands of ice. According to Preciosa’s design team, Crystal Spin’s flexibility is reminiscent of the swirls of light arising from polar lights and how they dance across

TOP: Delicate yet stunning, Crystal Spin is created upon a flexible design concept, shifting in space through shape and sparkle.

“With Crystal Spin, Preciosa’s latest Signature Design, delightful lighting visions come to life,” Preciosa says. “This lighting installation is also the inspiration for our “Composition in Crystal” exhibition during Milan Design Week.”

ighly imaginative and exquisitely made to inspire and impress our senses, Crystal Spin conjures the colourful swirls of polar lights that grace the Arctic sky. A showstopper at this year’s Milan Design Week, this lighting piece pays tribute to the immense beauty of nature while evoking a dazzling vibe wherever it is placed.

With a flexible design concept at its core, Crystal Skin is meticulously crafted to shift in space through shape and sparkle. Two essential parts highlight its customisable linear structure to convey a visually engaging form. First are the crystal components which allow designers to select the rod, colour, and finish they desire to achieve their artistic vision. The second element is Crystal Spin’s malleable frame. Designers can manoeuvre the shape to fit their design and complement it with their choice of finishing. The flexible nature of the frame makes room for a wide range of design possibilities, for instance, installing Crystal Spin in atriums and skylights.

“Crystal Spin is an energetic concept; it resonates with light and sparkle,” says Michael Vasku, Creative Director for Preciosa Lighting and one of the designers of Crystal Spin. “The flexibility of Crystal Spin’s structure brings luxury crystal lighting designs to unexpected places. We believe our approach will be as inspiring to designers as it was to us.”

the darkened sky in a visually captivating manner. At first impression, Crystal Spin instantaneously becomes a fascinating point of focus in any space.

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THESE PHOTOS: Crystal Spin is a harmonious composition of delicate crystals, all beautifully handcrafted to reflect Preciosa’s unique artistry and high-quality craftsmanship.

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THIS PHOTO: As Crystal Spin is highly customisable, designers can choose their desired rods, colours and finishes to realise their design vision.

“THE FLEXIBILITY OF CRYSTAL SPIN’S STRUCTURE BRINGS LUXURY CRYSTAL LIGHTING DESIGNS TO UNEXPECTED PLACES. WE BELIEVE OUR APPROACH WILL BE AS INSPIRING TO DESIGNERS AS IT WAS TO US.”

Q: What inspires you when you design? What is your design approach and signature style?

A: There was always a deep interest in design and architecture inside me. For my studies, I followed these interests and studied architecture in Vienna. But of course, new interests are coming along and so I also studied Building Science where I could combine new technologies and especially computation in the fields. During this time I co-founded a Czechdesign, a design platform and also started working on my own projects together with a friend which ended in establishing my own studio (Vasku & Klug). The studio was growing and making progress, so we continued after our studies and I also was teaching at university for 5Lightingyears.

Q: In your opinion, what are some of the key lighting trends for 2022 and beyond? How would these be reflected in your upcoming projects for Preciosa?

Q: What unique features of this installation stand out to you the most and why?

A: There are always many challenges with these kinds of projects. Luckily, we have a very skilled team from many different backgrounds. The biggest challenge with interactive installations is always to bring it all together that it looks very simple, natural and works compeltey intuitive. All the technical solutions like fixing points, technical equipment, computers, sensors, speakers, etc need to be invisible so that the focus is clearly on the main part.

ANDREAS KLUG HAVE BEEN OVERSEEING THE CREATIVE DIRECTION OF PRECIOSA LIGHTING SINCE 2016. THE PAIR MET AT UNIVERSITY IN VIENNA AND DISCOVERED THEY SHARED A PASSION FOR CREATING MEMORABLE OBJECTS FILLED WITH ESSENCE AND EMOTION. UNDER THEIR DIRECTION, PRECIOSA IS FOCUSED ON CONTINUING THE COMPANY’S 300-YEAR-OLD CHANDELIER TRADITION WHILE CREATING STATEMENT LIGHTING PIECES FOR THE FUTURE. -AWARDS:REDDOT AWARD: BEST OF THE BEST (2018) - HOSPITALITY DESIGN AWARD (2019) - LIGHT MIDDLE EAST AWARD (2019)

A: I don’t like to bring it down to one particular feature. For me and in our designs it is always about the overall experience, the scenography from the first impression to the moments you discover the hidden features. But if I have to, I would say it is the that it makes people smile and sparkle.

Q: What were some of the challenges in designing this piece? How did you and your team resolve them?

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A: The inspiration usually comes from all kinds of fields. I’m very much interested in history and cultures, which is an endless sources. At the same time, it is always important to have an overview of the current trends in society. With all we do, we usually address people and have to be able to speak their language in one or the other way. Therefore my design work always starts with intense work on the question of the particular project. As Einstein once said, if I have 1h to solve a problem, I will spend 55 minutes to understand the problem and 5 minutes to solve it.

Q: How would you describe the experience and effect of the Composition in Crystal installation at the recent Milan Design Week?

Q: Can you share with us your professional journey? What inspired you to venture into architecture as well as the lighting design – specifically, being a Creative Director at Preciosa Lighting?

A: CIC was intended as an interactive light and sound installation. It should make visitors feel like little children, full of curiosity and eager to explore some thing new and magical. From all the sparkle I saw in countless faces, young and old, I think it worked.

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A: The lighting trends are very much connected to trends in interior design and living. In this regard, I see the trend for lighting to get even more atmospheric to support interior atmospheres. Because of that, it is most important for me to understand our clients and especially partners, the interior designers the best to support their vision with our lighting designs.

design was never a real focus of mine. It came as part of the package with Preciosa. With the work in our studio we shifted more and more in design strategy and the possibility of the position as Creative Directors in Preciosa was the logic next step to work on a company’s design strategy, brand positioning and also implement it.

A: The installation follows our idea of showing playful interactive designs, which started four years ago. Light is a very sensual element in interiors, strongly capable of evoking emotions. With interactivity, we see a possibility to bring that to another level by not only telling a story but inviting visitors to become part of that story which is an emotional experience hopefully turning into a nice memory.

Preciosa rose from a client in presentations to their own project. Our task as CDs of moving the company into a design brand with a new orientation and position on the market made and still makes it very challenging but even more interesting on a daily base. With every day you discover new things you need to learn – culturally, technically, personally, …

All interactive installations are based on our Signature Designs. With these interactive installations, we can not only show our technical capabilities but also give an idea and specifically our interpretation of what light installations could look like in the future.

Andreas Klug CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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Q: Can you describe your professional journey? What led you to venture into architectural design in the lighting business? What’s your experience as Creative Director at Preciosa Lighting?

A: I studied architecture and economics. During that time I already worked on many temporary architecture projects, mainly large fairs around the globe, which turned out to be a good lesson for understanding Sales and Marketing. At the same time Michael and me started collaborating on projects together and eventually found our own studio with focusing on design & architecture, eventually design strategy and computational design.

Q: What are some unique features that were employed for this installation to bring out the unique concept?

Q: Can you elaborate on the inspiration and concept behind the amazing Composition in Crystal at the recent Milan Design Week?

A: The inspirations for this installation were coming from two directions, on the one side from the “crystal clear” sound of crystal. The Crystal itself is solid and visually a beautiful material. At the same time, it has a nice tuneable sound to it. Needless to say how quickly the idea of a crystal Glockenspiel was born. On the other side we wanted to combine sound and light in an spatial installation. Like a hidden orchestra, with one musician with one particular instrument behind each crystal rod waiting to be conducted by the visitor.

Q: In your opinion, what does the future of architecture and design as well as light design look like?

A: Design for me always starts with curiosity and understanding. Design always has a task and as a designer, it is your job to formulate the task first and give a possible answer as best as you can.

A: The combination was crucial for this concept. On the one side that light and music are reacting in tune and the impression is very intuitive. Lower tones were creating different light effects than middle or higher tones. The light effects were also different and coming from different areas: low tones from the side, high tones more at the top. As you naturally would expect these tones coming from. On the other side, it should be playful and inspire people to play together. For that, the light effect and the music were always coming from one specific direction according to which side the rods were hit. This allowed two people to compose their music together by playing from two sides. Consequently the light effects and sound of one player were coming from one side and opposite from the other player. This made it distin guishable for the players who played what and made them react to what the other one was doing.

Q: What’s your design approach and philosophy? Where do you get your inspiration?

A: Hopefully bright ;)

It should look easy and simple – although all the hidden technical equipment behind the walls.

Q: How does this installation help to further elevate and position the Preciosa brand in the lighting market?

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THE REJUVENATION OF LE BAMBOLE BRINGS TOGETHER A HARMONIOUS INTERPLAY OF SOFT, SENSUAL CURVES AND WHIMSICAL TACTILE PLEASURES VIA A NEW RANGE OF ENTHRALLING YET SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS.

THIS PHOTO: Fifty years after the initial creation of this iconic seating collection, B&B Italia presents the newly revamped Le Bambole.

Taking inspiration from its predecessors’ funda mental elements – the Bambola armchair, the Bambola two-seater couch, and the Bamboletto double bed –the new range presents a series of new components to address today’s new demands for comfort. The original three-seater sofa has also been revamped with a deeper seat and comes with a matching name: theTheGranbambola.newedition features a new generation of materials, including a metal structure embedded in polyurethane, while recycled polyethylene is used for its delicate form. Additionally, the seating’s geometry is defined by polyurethane foam and thermoplastic elastomers concealed by an undercover made of recycled PET to ensure total comfort. Thanks to these elements, every piece in the new Le Bambole collection can be totally disassembled and recycled withInease.terms of upholstery, the renewal of Le Bambole is complemented by a new range of fabrics comprising intriguing tones and textures. Sila, a new sablé fabric that comes in eight colours, offers a pleasingly asym metrical, three-dimensional structure that conceals its orthogonal impact of the warp and weft, giving rise to natural and spontaneous surfaces.

“I FEEL THE PLEASURE OF REVISITING THIS FAMILY AGAIN, BECAUSE IT CONFIRMS TO ME THAT IT IS ANYTHING BUT AGED; ON THE CONTRARY, IT IS ENJOYING A THRIVING AND PROMISING SECOND LIFE, A REBIRTH DONE IN A BIG WAY, DONE WITH ENTHUSIASM, WITH BREADTH, WITH DECORATIONS AND WITH THE ORIGINAL FLOURISHES. WE HAVE RECOVERED ITS CHARM, ITS SUMPTUOUS FLORIDITY, ITS SOFTNESS”. Mario Bellini

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BOTTOM: The Bamboletto double bed is also one of the key elements of the new ultra-comfortable Le Bambole range.

TOP: The Le Bambole collection comprises the Bambola armchair, the Bambola two-seater couch, and the Granbambola, a revamped three-seater sofa with a deeper seat.

The Manila fabric is another fascinating new addition. It has a dreamy and whimsical floral print with a traditional vibe expressed using huge roses to create an unusual contrast. Apart from this, Le Bambole can also be covered in luxurious Kasia leather, a full-grain leather that is incredibly supple and natural. With these exquisite materials, each Bambola appears even more opulent and sophisticated as touch and sight are equally refined.

or over half a century, Le Bambole by Mario Bellini has been an iconic B&B Italia collection renowned for its unique design and sensual form. In 2022, this impressive seating range features an evolved aesthetic from its original design while emphasising generous curves and an impeccable feminine presence.

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THIS PHOTO: The renewed version of Le Bambole recaptures its original aesthetic favoring generous, curvy, and increasingly feminine shapes.

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TOP & BOTTOM: The G-CODE DESK is a timeless executive table designed to fulfil the requirements for a comfortable and multitasking workstation.

s part of its 2022 collection, Giorgetti has recently launched the ubiquitous G-CODE DESK, the result of an outstanding partnership with Dante O. Benini and Luca Gonzo. Created to achieve a cosy and multitasking workspace, the design of this desk is exquisite, combining form and function against a foundation of aesthetics and technology into a unified symphony to enrich a user’sThewell-being.centralpart of the desk is made up of 158 metal rods hand-painted in three different colours –pewter, bronze, and brushed champagne. These rods play a vital role in the structure of the desk as they support the top and help to lighten and refine the design of the desk – a necessary design treatment due to the desk’s distinctive walnut form and its interplay of solids and voids.

Thanks to the designers’ meticulous approach, the G-CODE DESK incorporates a myriad of refined details to ensure optimal functionality. Serving as the drawer handle is an aluminium plate carved out into the shape of a lock. The left-hand drawer has a safety lock and comprises an upper leather top and a compartment along with an illuminated and electrified lower space with electrical and main sockets to accommodate a variety of desk essentials – a small printer, for example, as well as books and binders. Meanwhile, the top drawer on the right is separated for storing stationeries and accessories. The desks also offer two other drawers as well as numerous electrical outlets. TIMELESS TABLE

unique conical section, they accompany the cable outlet and connect with the passage for cables linked to a concealed area in the centre of the structure to enclose the cabling, which illuminates when opened.

In addition, the sculptural top, which comes in wood or marble, has a leather-covered desk pad in the middle with two eyelets. Characterised by a

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“IT IS LIKE A MODEL OF ARCHITECTURE: THERE IS A DOUBLE HEIGHT, THERE ARE TERRACES, THERE IS A ROOF THAT FLIES WITH FLUCTUATIONS, THERE ARE TRANSPARENCIES AND VOLUMES THAT OPEN UP. IT HAS A VISUAL STRENGTH, BUT AT THE SAME TIME ELEGANT AND SOBER, PRECISELY BECAUSE IT HAS PERSPECTIVES AND LINES, IT HAS VOIDS AND IT ALSO HAS LIGHT.” Luca Gonzo

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