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#1 jul–Sep 2018 DESIGN DESIGN10 Design of Everyday Objects 10 Design of Everyday Objects Hot Picks Hot Picks 5 Leading Contemporary Furniture Design 5 Leading Contemporary Furniture Design Brands in Myanmar Brands in Myanmar ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURED E S IG N & TRAVE L DESIGN & TRAVELReflections: Inle Lake View Resort & Spa Reflections: Inle Lake View Resort & SpaBill Bensley: The ‘King’ of Exotic Luxury Bill Bensley: The ‘King’ of Exotic LuxuryResorts ResortsINTERIORS INTERIORSInterview: Mya Myitzu, M Interiors Interview: Mya Myitzu, M InteriorsGRAPHIC DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGNBranding Basics for Your Business Branding Basics for Your BusinessDESIGN EDUCATION DESIGN EDUCATIONInterview: Eric Lee, Refruit & Campus.YGN Interview: Eric Lee, Refruit & Campus.YGNDESIGN EDUCATION

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architecture & luxury BILL BENSLEY The ‘King’ of Exotic Luxury Resorts Bill Bensley is a Harvard-trained Bensley opens up about his interest always been great as he pretty much architect and landscape designer with and the team he has grown today. gave me a free hand. Our first project a reputation for being the ‘king’ of “My interest is to design architecture, together was the then Regent, today exotic luxury resorts, having worked on interiors, gardens, uniforms and all the Four Seasons Chiang Mai. I regard the more than a hundred projects across 26 small details that render a seamless property as my eldest child, at 24 years countries. The son of English immigrants package for the best five-star hotels. I old, we still take care of her.” who later moved to the States and were have the most gorgeous, multi-talented Bensley adds, “it was through the Four keen gardeners, Bensley recalls his staff who are my long-term companions, Seasons connection that I met Jason affection for gardening for as long as he many of whom have been with me for Friedman during his tenure at the Tented can remember. more than 15 years.” Camp in Chiang Rai. He took me on board when he was developing The Siam It was at Harvard that Bensley met his In Bensley’s early career as an architect, interior designer and classmate, a Thai architect and national landscape architect. I must say that the artist Lek Bunnag who suggested to Bensley recounts his experience working end result is what high-end hotels should Bensley if he would consider moving in the early days of his career. “For a aim to be.” to Asia. Bensley eventually did in 1984, quarter of a century, I worked with Bill “More than 50% of city hotels use and started Bill Bensley Studios with an Heinecke on his various hospitality images of their swimming pool in their atelier in Bangkok in 1989, and shortly projects. It was so long ago so I can’t advertising material. It’s a must-have after in Bali in 1991. exactly remember where, when and how we met. But working with him had6

architecture & luxury“MORE THAN 50% OFCITY HOTELS USEIMAGES OF THEIRSWIMMING POOL INTHEIR ADVERTISINGMATERIAL. IT’S AMUST-HAVE GUESTEXPERIENCE. THAT’SWHY IT’S THE MOSTIMPORTANT ELEMENTIN THE DESIGN OF AHOTEL’S LANDSCAPE.”guest experience. That’s why it’s themost important element in the design ofa hotel’s landscape.”The design process andchallengesBensley shares that the design processalways starts with a story, “…to create aDNA that runs from the beginning tothe end in creating a resort, to seamlesslycombine architectural, landscape andinterior components to create a well-thought out unique guest experience…”When asked about the challenges he “I have been labeled as ‘lebih gila lebih Bensley’s inspirationfaces in his line of work, Bensley admits, bagus’, which is Indonesian for ‘the“Having worked on three main design crazier the better’. Crazy designs are When asked who or what inspires him,areas: architectural, landscaping and what’s needed to create a WOW factor. Bensley recollects, “the garden that hasinteriors, it has been the latter that I like to tease my staff with this term to impressed me the most is Japanese-makes me feel the most challenged and get them to think out of the box. I love American sculptor Isamu Noguchi forwhere I am putting most of my time in.” uttering unique phrases like this in the his work in the Long Island section of“I can speak Thai, Bahasa Melayu and world of hospitality.” Queen’s in New York.”Bahasa Indonesian, as these are themarkets in Asia where I have been To explore more on Bill Bensley’s work, visitworking in. But moving into the Chinese http://www.bensley.commarket, the biggest challenge for me Republished with permission from Knowledgehas been the language. I find Mandarin Media Group Thailand. This interview was originallytough to master, but I will get there.” published in the Chinese language in Vol.4 of NiHao Magazine, 2014.How others perceive Bensley’s “I will describe my style of landscape LAURENCE CIVILwork gardening as eclectic, surprising and layered. My favorite garden is the oneWhen asked about how users perceive back home in Bangkok. My favoritehis work, Bensley hopes, “I concentrate tree is breadfruit; palm is Livingstoniaon hotel gardens of reputable hotel rotundifolia; plant is Calathea; andbrands, simply because I know our work flowers are stocks. A good garden iswill be respected, maintained and not never trendy; it has to endure time.”changed without our involvement. Thisis paramount. My ideal tropical gardenwould be a place no man has ever seen ortouched.” 7

furniture mad about furniture A PICK OF 6 LEADING CONTEMPORARY BRANDS IN M YA N M A R Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis vel mollis mauris. Mauris imperdiet sapien eget leo vehicula congue. Integer scelerisque mauris vel interdum sodales. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia Curae; Proin eget elit vitae turpis tempus mollis. In hac habitasse. PARIBAWGA or furniture in Burmese, was started in 2016 by Pun+Projects. Besides a ready-made collection of furniture and accessories on display at the café-showroom in Bogalazay Road downtown Yangon, the brand also specializes in custom-made furniture designs, with products that integrate high-quality materials and inspired techniques, catered to clients’ needs. Paribawga’s designs are known for their visual and textural qualities, inspired by contexts of nature and the country. Paribawga also has a showroom in Hong Kong. 104, Bogala Zay Road, Botahtaung Township, Yangon +95 9 4577 37045 [email protected] http://paribawga.com8

interiors MARCHETTI was established in 1962 in Italy as a family-run business by Paolo Marchetti; today, the brand continues to manufacture a diverse range of furniture for different spaces and functions, and offers interior design and consultancy services. Marchett prides in the constant pursuit of making high quality furniture, put together by experienced makers, exceptional aesthetic taste and use of natural materials to achieve its signature classic-style, or in the styles made for designers’ eclectic collections. Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon +95 (0) 1 552 886PICCOLO DESIGNwas established in 2014 with an ambition to fuse modernaesthetics and appeal with local Myanmar elements andmaterials. Their designs reflect the professionalism andexpertise of their local and international designer team, as wellas a philosophy of ethical and sustainable production. Some ofthe bespoke products include desks, cabinets and chairs.4, Thanthumar Road, Thuwunna, Yangon+95 9 265 444 [email protected] BURMAROAD est. 2015 was borne out of the owner’s passion for wood and design, and the serendipitous discovery of used and discarded teak components from furniture and old buildings. The designs are made from wood, locally sourced, and always recycled and reclaimed. Some of their bespoke products include lamp fixtures, dressing valets, tables, sofabeds, and home décor items. Check out their Burma stamp cushions to add to your collection. http://burmaroadtrading.org 9

PICCOLO DESIGN YANGON HANDMADE CREATIONS Yangon Green Furniture started in 2014 when Christina Win could not find from elsewhere suitable nice furniture to furnish her home. Bringing with her was conceived in mid-2017 when owner an international experience including a brief tenue in a reclaimed wood import and creator Wai Aung decided to venture business in Israel, and background in gemology and jewelry design, the business took off, specializing in eco-friendly furniture. The business prides in making bespoke into bespoke furniture making, a products from reclaimed, refurbished, vintage, sustainable timber and other recycled departure from his earlier business in the materials available. A visit to their workshop would see old wooden doors leaned against walls that can be used as refurbished table top surfaces! Some of the products mechanical and electrical engineering they make include desks, console tables, drawer chests and chairs. The designs carry trade. The leftover tools and machinery qualities from the mid-century modern of styles, and influences from the led him to start a business with wood International style with clear forms and and metal works; the first products are clean lines. Besides bespoke services, a ready-made collection is also available customized light fixtures. Following and on display at their showroom. a growing success, in March 2018, the 29G, Yezet Street (Set Wa Street on Google Map) business expanded its collection to and Corner of Yae Ku Ywar Ma Street, Kabar Aye include bespoke home furniture such as Pagoda Road, Yangon +95 9 795 772 049 tables and benches in teak- and iron- [email protected] wood. 29, Yae Kyaw Market, Zizawar Street, Pazuntaung Township, Yangon +95 9 950 040 070 [email protected] FB@YangonHandmadeCreations10

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architecture ARCHITECTURE & EXPERIENCE REFLECTIONS: INLE LAKE VIEW RESORT & SPA12

architectureIt was neither the abundant breakfast spread nor each other’sfresh eye contact. Something else vied for our attention.Something more commanding, sublime, romantic…… The distant mountains appear faint, impressing an air ofmystery. They rest on waters of Inle Lake demarcated by a softbut seemingly clear horizon, intercepted occasionally by passingIntha fishermen and rumbling motor boats. Nearer, a landscapeunfolds by the waters, of varied tree canopies and gardens, someorganically formed others engineered. They bask in the richnessof the eastern sun, their colours and profiles intensify. Theybloom on varied terrains eventually reaching higher grounds,allowing for elevated, enveloped views of the picturesquesurroundings. Mild breezes ensue. The terrains eventually giveaway to the foundations of an embedded infinity pool open tosky, some twenty feet away from our semi-outdoor breakfastsetting. Against a backdrop of elements harmoniously co-existing, our conversations dignify, breakfast tastes exceptionallywholesome. 13

Inle Lake View Resort & Spa nestles showing off its iridescence, magical The conscious mind, if architectur- on the northwestern side of Inle glimpses of where we will spend our ally-enthused, is drawn inclinedly to Lake, an hour’s drive away from two-night weekend retreat. At the front the resort’s layout and planning. There Heho Airport, and 30 minutes desk, long-timer Sandy (17 years with are several accommodation types the from a small town of Nyaung Shwe in the resort since it opened in 2000) traveler can choose from: deluxe rooms Myanmar’s Shan State. En route to the administers our check-in like a seasoned (twin blocks of 20 nos.), junior suites (8 resort, scenic views charm the travel- pro, prepares hot tea and snacks while on the ground floor, 8 on the upper), 2 er: of towering bamboo plantations, the room readies. While waiting, the family suites, and 2 lakeside villas. While quaint rural villages, livestock and crops, flower pot petal art, the lotus-leafed wall spatially different, the residences are sunflower beds, hot springs, set against art, and many a furniture and object in thoughtfully designed to achieve maxi- vast fields, hilly terrains, mountains articulated forms and textures borrowed mum immersion into and from its local and the lake. Upon arrival, a prominent from work and art of nature, impress natural surroundings – a design approach and imposing entrance in tradition- upon us. any architect instinctively takes. The al Burmese architecture approaches into view: an intricately-ornamented pyat-that(tiered-roof) structure, fronted by tastefully designed lighting and land- scape features. The porter greets a Burmese welcome and the two of us are escorted through; the front desk is further in, hidden away from the entrance. The walk opens up gradual views of the premises, a scene of what imagines like two curious kids on a maiden stroll in a sensorial garden or forest hunt. Five seconds in, and nature starts to orchestrate our minds, bodies and souls, bent on cleansing every bit of urban engineering left inside of us. The air’s a cool 18 degrees C, at 7am, as the resort welcomes its first rays of the day penetrating its prosperous landscape gardens, unfolding, as if intentionally waiting to dazzle upon us like a peafowl14

residences orientate towards the lake, the Lotus Bar, not far from the poolside, FROM DINING TOenjoying expansive views and sumptuous draws the traveler in for chilled drinks CONSOLE TABLES, FIREday light. Attentive block spacing and and conversations, set in tranquil and PITS TO DOORS, THEbuffering landscaping wrap around the serene surroundings. The freshness of MATERIALS—TEAK,residences, providing the traveler exclu- evening air becomes apparent; the trav- BAMBOO, RATTANsivity, quietness and privacy. Should the eler is rejuvenated. AND PAPER ANDtraveler prefer to get cozy with the lake, We pace our way from the reception wing LOCALLY SOURCEDhidden away into the gardens, far away down sheltered steps to get to the breakfast AND PRODUCED,from the other residences, the family area. Nothing is out of the ordinary, the view THEREBY SUPPORTINGsuites and lakeside villas make ideal ahead seems infinite, but a brief serendipity LIVELIHOODS OF THEaccommodation. catches us in our tracks. The wall to our left is INLE COMMUNITIESInterspersed among the residences are neither solid nor continuous; large and small AND BURMESEfacilities and activities the traveler can openings intercept... CRAFTMANSHIP.enjoy. Following a day trip around InleLake (an optional boat tour offeredby the resort), the beaten travelerreturns and yearns for a relaxing spaand massage, manicure and pedicureat the resort’s Spa Center, comprisingthree individual huts and a Jacuzzi suite;thereafter, the traveler cools down with adip into the infinity pool. At dusk, the aircools, a stroll in the resort journeys thetraveler into an enchanted lit-up garden,dotted by beautiful Pathein parasols andlanterns. The kitchen readies the travel-er’s evening nourishment and sets up theexperience by the poolside at the Bou-gainvillea Restaurant where delectablelocal and international delights (whichare by the way superb) are prepared andserved in top-notch hospitality. As thesky darkens, the captivating lights from 15

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