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Apr-May 40 48 On the Cover Toy Story Electric Dreams We highlight accent pieces with playful forms We celebrate innovative and ingenious mix spaces that combine art, of materials design and technology DEPARTMENTS SCENE Interior design Ábaton 32 Letter from 40 Editor’s Picks 52 Ask an Expert Photography the Editor Belen Imaz/Photofoyer Stylish collections How to design a stylish 34 Contributors that feature nature- 166 Shopping Guide inspired details balcony that you’ll love 180 Last Word 48 Collections to use all year round Tatler Homes Cutting edge designs that are technical marvels 22

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Apr-May 64 Mapping the Future How digital trends are shaping the way we search for our dream home 62 70 60 STYLE 64 Property Tatler 58 Interview 60 Interview 62 My Favourite Room From artificial intelligence Homes to NFTs, we reveal how French architect Dutch designer Sabine The couple behind tech tools are transforming 24 Franklin Azzi designs Marcelis delves into tableware brand Artifactt the real estate sector spaces attuned to their material experiments share how their kitchen cultural context and with an attention to their and dining room are the 70 Trends the built environment ecological impact heart of their home We highlight the key styles, materials and collections to know for your next bathroom makeover



Apr-May 94 80 Walking on Sunshine Landscaped terraces and eco-conscious elements contribute to this Spanish abode’s connection to the outdoors 108 SANCTUARIES Tatler 80 Secret Garden 94 Living in Harmony 108 A Natural Fit 116 Like a Dream Homes This Madrid home A Good Class Bungalow The Manila abode of Local studio Evocateurs 26 takes inspiration from in Singapore receives a furniture entrepreneur designs a stylish Singapore a brutalist architectural a beautiful interior update is a cosy and wonderfully apartment made to by homegrown firm icon and the owners’ Architology Interiors layered space that grows celebrate the couple’s love of the outdoors with the family culinary passions



Apr-May 146 130 Cultural Centre This historical home in Paris receives a new lease of life while paying tribute to its artistic neighbourhood SANCTUARIES 138 146 Perfect Match Tatler 122 Show and Tell 130 Artistic Haven 138 Modern Family A house in Boston Homes becomes an elegant This Sentosa Cove The former abode KGID designs a spacious canvas for a couple’s 28 and luxurious family home cherished art collection apartment has stunning sea of a notable French in Singapore with spa- inspired amenities and the 156 Tatler Homes views, bespoke elements stage actor becomes a ultimate entertainment den Design Awards and a stylish interior storied sanctuary with We present the winners of the annual awards event made to impress guests classical nuances



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Left to right: Featured in our cover story is an energy-efficient house designed by Ábaton in tribute to the owners’ love of the outdoors | Letter from the Editor | the pressing concerns of the climate crisis; hence, the twin themes of sustainability and technology in Back to this edition. the Future There are many good reasons to design a greener “Survival is insufficient”—these words are emblazoned home—you can create a safer and more soothing sanctuary with better air quality and multisensory on the horse-drawn carriages of a travelling troupe in elements that can also improve your mood and well- being. In this issue, we feature design studios and Station Eleven, an HBO series that depicts life after projects that have eco-consciousness baked into their creative philosophy (page 58); these also include some a deadly flu wipes out most of the population. Adapted of the stunning abodes featured from page 80. We also discuss the effects and impact digital tools will continue from Emily St. John Mandel’s post-apocalyptic novel, to have on our everyday lives, including the ways that automation, artificial intelligence and the metaverse are the slow-burn drama features a nomadic troupe that quickly transforming the real estate sector (page 64), and the spaces in our homes. continues to stage Shakespearean plays and classical Elsewhere in the magazine, we offer practical tips on music performances, in hopes of uplifting the survivors’ maximising the use of your balcony and other outdoor areas in your home (page 52) and highlight accent pieces morale with the beauty and poetry of the arts. that combine cutting-edge technology and time-tested PHOTOGRAPHY BELEN IMAZ/PHOTOFOYER craft techniques (page 48). And last but certainly not There are certainly parallels between the drama least, we unveil the winners of the Tatler Homes Design Awards 2022 (page 156), whose projects are an ingenious and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic but most harmony of art, design and technology. importantly, I find that indomitable spirit in the We may face many obstacles on the road ahead, but as Yoda, one of my favourite Star Wars characters would say: fictional series both inspiring and crucial, especially in “Do or do not. There is no try.” I think of this mantra as my personal motivation for putting my best foot the most challenging times. How do we build our homes forward while embracing the changes that come with this new decade. We hope this issue will similarly inspire and shared spaces more sustainably, while making you to make your home both beautiful and future proof. Happy reading! Tatler thoughtful daily decisions in the way we live, work Homes Hong Xinying, Regional Managing Editor and play? We see technology as the bridge that unites 32 creative visions with functional requirements, including

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Contributors KISSA CASTAÑEDA LUO JINGMEI SANDHYA RYAN REUBEN Kissa is an experienced Jingmei is a freelance MAHADEVAN Freelance writer and editor and lifestyle writer and editor who editor Ryan has plied journalist currently loves exploring inspiring An artist and fashion his trade in the media dividing her time between spaces. After earning her designer by training, industry for over 20 Ireland and Singapore. Master of Architecture Sandhya has built her years, working with She has worked on key degree at the National career in a variety of roles various magazines and content projects with University of Singapore, with a common point a newspaper. He lends luxury brands and is she was mentored of attraction, which is his journalistic eye to also regularly invited to at Ipli Architects, before the opportunity to tell Tatler Homes Singapore, speak at and moderate a love of the written word stories; and it is what has helping ensure our panel discussions on inspired her foray into kept her rooted in the stories are compelling, media, creativity, and the the publishing world. publishing industry for clear and factual. future of the travel and Among the beautiful over a decade. And one lifestyle industry. For this homes she visited of the most compelling issue, she interviewed recently is an elegant stories today involves French architect Franklin Singapore abode designed the growing digitisation Azzi (page 58), who by RT+Q Architects, of real estate—she discusses the ways he with spaces updated by speaks to the experts to melds cultural influences Architology Interiors; learn more about how with environmentally view its stunning the latest digital tools, conscious features. settings from page 94. artificial intelligence and the metaverse are transforming the property sector (page 64). Tatler Homes 34

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Contributors MICHELE KAREN TEE JASPER YU DARREN KOH MOROLLO GABRIEL LEOW Karen is a lifestyle Jasper believes in living A Singaporean journalist journalist who finds joy in a fulfilling life, with Darren is a fashion and editor based in inspiring an appreciation photography as his chosen and commercial Hong Kong, Michele for the finer things in vocation that feeds his photographer based in has written about life. As a certified yoga soul. As adroit with the Singapore. His work architecture and design instructor, she’s most camera in interior or celebrates a marriage for over two decades; likely to be spotted on product photography, of contrasts, in which in her free time, she the mat in her free time, he has captured many saturated colours enjoys exploring vintage or sipping a flat white stunning spaces over complement his signature furniture stores. In this while planning her next the years; including this post-production issue, she highlights the odyssey. She profiles the elegant home designed image treatments. He key bathroom trends exquisite transformation by RT+Q and Architology understands the power to know (page 70). of the former residence Interiors (page 94). of effective visual of a French actor in communication and Paris (page 130). believes that a great photo should engage and transport the viewer to a realm of fantasy—a belief he applies to all facets of his photography. For this issue, he shot the home of Asylum founder Chris Lee and his wife Annie Li (page 62), the dynamic couple who are also the co-founders of tableware retail brand Artifactt. Tatler Homes 36



Scene We highlight collections that beautifully marry craftsmanship with the latest innovations and sustainable elements IMAGES MOOOI, RUBELLI

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| Editor’s Picks | SWEET SLUMBER Elevate the style and comfort quotient of your bedroom with Frette’s new Spring/Summer 2022 range of luxurious bedlinen. The star of the collection is the brand’s unique linen line; crafted from the finest linen yarns, the durable natural fibre is soft to the touch and boasts a lightweight, airy feel. Besides the crisp fabric, the collection also features the brand’s signature range of silky threads in refreshing new hues. Available at Frette Singapore; frette.com CREATIVE GATHER AROUND ASSEMBLY Made from 100 per cent Tatler With its unusual form, the reclaimed post-industrial IMAGES COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE BRANDS AND STUDIOS Homes Il Colonnato table designed waste that consists of 92.5 by Mario Bellini in 1977 percent polypropylene and Scene certainly catches the eye. 7.5 percent wood fibre, the Taking inspiration from Alfi chair created by British 40 the colonnades of classical designer Jasper Morrison architecture, the design for Emeco is engineered for is meant to change one’s comfort and built to last. perception of the table Besides boasting eco cred when it is viewed from in spades, this sleek and different angles. Previously timeless piece is available crafted in marble, Kettal’s in various earthy shades reproduction now features as well as a creamy white teak and cement versions hue to complement a to accommodate various range of interior settings. design styles. Available Available at Space Furniture; at Da Vinci Lifestyle, spacefurniture.com.sg P5, P5 Studio and Xtra; davincilifestyle.com, p5.com. sg, p5studio.com.sg and xtra. com.sg



| Editor’s Picks | MAKING WAVES TROPICAL BLISS A NEW CHAPTER Love patterns? Then Designed by Singapore- Australian luxury furniture you’ll adore London- based multidisciplinary brand King has opened based fashion designer studio White Jacket, its second showroom in Mary Katrantzou’s latest Kimpton Naranta Bali is Singapore—the 3,900 sq collaboration with The an idyllic getaway situated ft store serves as a modern Rug Company, dubbed on a hillside estate. The home for the brand’s A Life in Pattern. The team used materials that new and best-selling collection comprises two reference Balinese culture, collections, which include designs that reference the paired with modern its popular modular sofas Greek designer’s autumn/ furnishings. Each of the 50 as well as beds and a new winter 2019 ready-to-wear villas is a serene sanctuary shelving system. Premium collection, which was decked out in earthy tones upholstery fabrics on influenced by the four and elements inspired by display offer another classical elements: earth, traditional Indonesian tangible aspect for visitors air, fire and water. Crafted accents; most of these villas to peruse in the showroom. in a mix of wool and silk, also feature a private King Alexandra is located at the rugs feature abstract saltwater plunge pool. 2 Leng Kee Road, #01-02/03 patterns that will brighten kimptonnarantabali.com Thye Hong Centre, tel: 6232 your floors with their 9106; kingliving.com.sg colourful, maximalist Tatler personalities. Available IMAGES COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE BRANDS AND STUDIOS Homes at The Rug Company; therugcompany.com Scene 42

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| Editor’s Picks | INTO THE WILD WORK SMART Add a sense of dynamism to The brainchild of Italian your interior with vibrant architect Gio Ponti, the wallpaper and upholstery Molteni&C D.847.1 table fabrics, such as the selection boasts enduring appeal from Love Affair, the 2022 with its contemporary collection from Venetian form. The curved top company Rubelli. Natural playfully resembles an elements and sustainable aeroplane wing, with materials are at the core a drawer underneath of the collection, which designed to appear to float includes fabrics made in mid-air. Reissued again with eco-spun yarns as more than 70 years after its well as woven and printed first launch, the desk was designs that are crafted reproduced following the exact specifications dictated from natural fibres. by Ponti. Available at P5; Available from p5.com.sg Altfield Interiors; altfield.com DEEP DIVE Tatler If you’re travelling to IMAGES COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE BRANDS AND STUDIOS Homes Germany anytime soon, the Vitra Campus in Weil Scene am Rhein is a must-visit for design buffs. Aside 44 from exploring remarkable buildings during the architecture tour, don’t miss the Vitra Design Museum; it showcases a permanent collection of iconic furniture and also hosts various exhibitions, such as Plastic: Remaking Our World. To run until September 4, this presentation looks at the material’s swift rise in popularity in the 20th century and explores its current environmental impact on the planet. vitra.com

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| One to Know | A Story Well Told Design maven Olivia Lee creates poetic spaces and refined objects with compelling narratives For local industrial designer more about an approach From top: The Two Olivia Lee, the word driven by concepts and Lips store features “inventor” was part of stories. I love creating curvaceous her vocabulary even from beautiful things, and love walls sporting an a young age. “My mum had hiding layers of meaning, antique-pitted bought me an inventor’s cleverness and symbolism mineral clay finish; handbook for children; beneath the surface for the window display as an inventor, I learnt that people to discover.” designed as part of I was supposed to look the Petit H pop-up for problems and build Here, she tells us more store in Singapore solutions. Looking back, about her creative process for French luxury I see how the essence of and recent projects, which brand Hermès; that exists in the practice include designing the first industrial designer of industrial design. In boutique for intimate care Olivia Lee in the many ways, I am living out brand Two Lips. Two Lips boutique my childhood dream of becoming an inventor.” What was your inspiration and sold, mingling aspects turns into poetry—the for the Two Lips store? of discovery, education and condensation on a glass Whether it’s designing We proposed the concept retail to create open and of water, or the fleeting products or crafting a of a modern-day curiosity honest conversations about iridescence of wet asphalt. multisensory interior, shop, where rare objets vulva care. It was also a play An inspired life is one led inventing is clearly d’art and antiquities from on being curious about with curiosity, openness something Lee excels around the world are your body. and wonder. in. “My design style is collected, displayed My favourite thing Pick one: bright colours or about the store is the bold neutral hues? PHOTOGRAPHY KHOO GUO JIE decision to obscure key Neutral hues all day long. retail displays behind I find them calming peepholes and ceramic and timeless. cloches. These peephole elements play on the Name a design that has tension between privacy recently served as a source and voyeurism, curiosity of inspiration. and intrigue. The Classicon Brick screen; it’s a testament to Eileen Where do you get your Gray’s finesse with the craft design inspiration? and deep understanding For me, it comes with of industrial design. The feeding my mind and lacquered wood screen is my eyes with beautiful, movable, using repeating provocative and unexpected modular components things. When you are that give it a timeless experiencing the world and dynamic quality. vividly, the ordinary



2 3 1 4 | Collections | 5 6 9 A Cut IMAGES COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE BRANDS 8 Above Tatler 10 Homes Scene These striking designs elegantly combine new 48 techniques and materials with graceful forms 1. Jää outdoor bench by &New, from theartling. com 2. Hay Korpus shelves by Andreas Bergsaker, from Grafunkt 3. Hamilton Conte Mogambo side tables, from Lifestorey Prestige 4. Acerbis Serenissimo table by David Law, and Lella and Massimo Vignelli, from Space Furniture 5. Cassina Rondos chest of drawers by Patricia Urquiola, from W. Atelier 6. Tonelli Design Kat coffee table by Karim Rashid, from P5 Studio 7. Knoll Washington Skeleton chairs by David Adjaye, from Proof Living 8. Cassina Cotone armchair by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, from W. Atelier 9. Minotti Brink coffee table by Rodolfo Dordoni, from Minotti Singapore by Marquis Interiors 10. Shades of Michelangelo chair by Toshiki Omatsu, from theartling.com 7