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EDITOR'S NOTE 7UDYĕOLQJQHZURDGV Pre-pandemic – and those happy days when travel was our Joana Aranha yearly, if not bimonthly routine – we favoured hotels that felt 56 like home. But after more than two years of travel restrictions, the script has flipped – we now want our homes to feel like hotels, or tadelakt homes that remind us of our fond travel memories, and how big the world is. Instead of a pared-back, minimalist look, we seek a style Pombaline that is all the more eclectic, freewheeling, and fun. 68 Our cover is dedicated to such a home, that of a well-travelled couple, who turned to Lisbon-based interior designer Joana Aranha for an Madame Rêve One Hundred Shoreditch 34 eclectic abode featuring a soulful collection of art and antiques they Madame Rêve One amassed from around the world. Hundred Shoreditch Bringing together materials from a mix of cultures, such as Portuguese tiling, Italian marble, Moroccan-inspired tadelakt plaster, JENNIFER CHAN and Brazilian coconuts, Aranha realised a home that can be likened to Managing Editor a “living postcard”, telling not only the tale of the Pombaline building it resides in, but also the cultural backgrounds of the owners. Find out more on page 56. We also take you inside a duplex holiday home in the coastal province of Zhejiang in China, where flowing silhouettes, an eclectic collection of art, and smart play with light and shadow, make for a perfect escape for a jet-setting professional with a taste for life. See the house on page 68. With long-haul holidays still off the agenda, we transport you to Paris and London in the Spaces section and visit two newly refurbished hotels, the elegant Madame Rêve, and the artsy One Hundred Shoreditch, which may curb your continued wanderlust … or fuel it. Whether you’re looking for 1970s glamour or hipster chic, the two new hotels will leave you wanting more. Flip to page 34 and find out more. One of the best lessons I’ve ever learnt through travel, is that taking a break, even an unwanted one, is just as important as getting on the road. It’s always these little intervals in between that get you well prepared for the next trip. Enjoy the issue. 6



CONTENTS I N FO C US | 20 DESIGN The latest in decor, S H O P P I N G | 28 design, art and architecture Keep your place down to earth with our edits of homeware in warm wood tones SPACES MADA ME – A DREA M COME TRUE | 34 Embrace a little joie de vivre at the new Madame Rêve hotel in Paris Madame Rêve ONE HUNDRED PER CENT, AND MORE | 42 Art and design dictate the irresistible One Hundred Shoreditch in the heart of East London One Hundred Shoreditch 8



CONTENTS HOMES A MARRIAGE OF MANY CULTURES | 56 FUSS-FREE FREEDOM | 68 Elements from different cultures meet in this eclectic home in a A free-flowing layout, enviable artworks, and designer furniture, traditional Lisbon Pombaline building make this Zhejiang penthouse a glamorous sanctuary C RA FTIN G STYLE | 78 Home to a wine connoisseur, this stylish Kau To Shan abode manifests the craft of winemaking in its design 14



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CONTENTS INVEST R EA L ESTATE | 92 Discover the most exclusive and enticing new properties from around the world PREVIEW IN TUNE WITH STYLE | 102 What to expect in the August issue 18

IN FOCUS 20 SHOPPING 28 SPACES MADAME – A DREAM COME TRUE | 34 ONE HUNDRED PER CENT, AND MORE | 42 EASY PEASY, AMBIENTATA, AVAILABLE AT ZODIAC LIGHTING

DESIGN . IN FO CUS Using Your Imagination Classic Before his premature passing, Virgil Abloh joined forces Reinvented with Cassina in a project that explored the implications At the just finished Salone del Mobile in Milan, Dior Maison presented the iconic Medallion of modularity in contemporary interior design. Modular chair reimagined by illustrious French designer Imagination is composed of two different-sized building blocks: Philippe Starck. Dubbed Miss Dior, Starck’s they can be standalone sculptures or be merged to create rendition boasts clean lines marked by modernity exalted by furniture pieces ranging from Ottomans and benches to coffee the lightness of aluminium – a tables. As well as inviting people to create new forms and material chosen for its nobility and durability – and expressed through functions, the collection also engages with sustainability: the three exceptional models, one of building blocks, made of plant-based matte black polymer and which is distinguished by a single armrest. Dior Maison recycled wood, can be completely disassembled for recycling. Starck Virgil Ablish Cassina Medallion Modular Imagination 24 Miss Dior cassina.com 24 dior.com 20

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DESIGN . IN FO CUS Bespoke Craftsmanship Danish brand Garde Hvalsøe has unveiled a new product series comprising a modular furniture system, a wardrobe, a bed and a table, complementing the brand’s traditional kitchen solutions and bringing its impeccable craftsmanship TDARBELAEMAYU to the fore. Highlights include the Pilaster modular furniture system: the finger-jointed drawers and vertical columns with a transparent expression which can be adapted to different project conditions. | Garde Hvalsøe Pilaster gardehvalsoe.dk AB Concept has teamed up with New York wallpaper LIVING HISTORY brand Calico Wallpaper in designing the new wallpaper collection dubbed Tableau. Inspired by the seasonal scenery in mountainous Karuizawa, Japan, the series captures the brisk, yet soft dream-like light and colour of the Japanese Alps, creating a glistening fairyland-like landscape within an Officially opening to the public in July, The Hong Kong Palace interior that’s evocative and serene. | AB Concept Museum is putting on a grand opening exhibition: 914 pieces of priceless Calico Wallpaper Tableau treasures from the Palace Museum in Beijing – the biggest loan to another cultural institution outside the Mainland since its establishment in 1925 – will be showcased. To celebrate its launch, the museum will abconcept.net be open to the public free of charge every Wednesday for the first 12 months. | 914 1925 12 hkpm.org.hk 22

LAVDITOAL!CE Luxury hotel Belmond has launched a new pop- up spa in partnership with Dior in the lush gardens of Splendido in Portofino, Italy. Two Dior spa cabanas have been set up in the serene tiered gardens overlooking the shimmering Portofino Bay, offering the French Maison’s signature skincare treatments from now until 30 September. | Belmond Dior Portofino Splendido Dior 9 30 belmond.com Hong Kong Haven The MGallery Hotel Collection debuts its first hotel in Hong Kong, offering travellers a haven of luxury and tranquillity in the heart of Tung Chung. Taking inspiration from the historic silver mines of Hong Kong’s Lantau Island, The Silveri Hong Kong – MGallery dazzles in its silver décor – from metallic design motifs and the outdoor sculpture garden to the shimmering views of sunlit waves upon the sea. | Off the thesilveri-hongkong.com Beaten Track * JULY 2O22 Banyan Tree debuts its first luxury escape in Bali. Located in an off-the-beaten-track part of northern Ubud, Buahan pioneers a “no walls, no doors” concept in each of its villas, inviting guests into a different way of being and embracing them in all-things nature. At the heart of the resort are the open kitchen and living room, and the dining and lounge spaces, where guests can experience the resort’s unique zero-waste farm-to-table concept. | Bauhan No Walls No Doors Farm-to-table escape.banyantree.com

DESIGN . IN FO CUS Celebrating EXSPURRERSESAIOLN Textiles Having been showcased at the Milan Design Week 2022, the new Hermès home collection is a celebration of textiles, colour and craftsmanship at its most exquisite. Textiles are the underlying theme running through the collection and despite their monumental proportions, these home items - the Oria Chair, Coulisse T-Shaped Table Lamp, and H Pythagore Plaid, to name a few - are W.H.Y. Gallery’s first exhibition “The Surreal and the constructed in the shape of water towers and radiate light Real”, held from now until August 1, is a group exhibition with their wooden core and translucent coloured paper featuring six international artists: George Condo, Liu Hong covering. | Hermès 2022 Wei, Tagami Masakatsu, Zhang Gong, Enej Gala and Agnese Guido. Each of the exhibited surreal pieces was Oria created at different stages of the artists’ lives, embodying Coulisse T H Pythagore hermes.com their own cultural background and inviting viewers to imagine and explore. | W.H.Y. Gallery 81 gallerywhy.com 24

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As mere examples of a whole spectacular range, the said selected art pieces give you a glimpse of how life could be so enticing at each of the 287 residences of K11 ARTUS. From practical studios to one, two and three- bedroom apartments and top-floor penthouses, this prestigious residence cleverly introduces decorative items as well as fun-inducing pieces, along with awe- inspiring views, to inspire residents young and old. 2019 K11 ARTUS K11 ARTUS K11 ARTUS Mason's 8/8 K11 ARTUS David Hooded Light Nash K11 ARTUS 287 K11 ARTUS * JULY 2O22

LARSEN FABRIC COLLECTION 2022, AVAILABLE AT ALTFIELD INTERIORSDESIGN . SHOPPIN G EDAOWRNTTOH BY JENNIFER CHAN PHOTOGRAPHY ALL COURTESY IMAGES Colour and our emotions are closely linked. In times of turmoil, nothing comes more consoling than the shades of brown. In colour psychology, brown is the hue of earth and natural materials (like wood), and is often associated with resilience, safety, and security. In feng shui, brown as a subtle hue that reminds us of nature, carries a nurturing quality that fosters harmony and balance in the home when paired with the right colours, such as a tinge of olive green, ochre, or wine. Shades such as chocolate, terracotta and beige are making a tasteful comeback in today’s homes as they convey a sense of warmth and nature-friendly sophistication that makes you feel safe and protected. Try adding playful décor and art to maintain visual interest, and houseplants to keep your home relaxing, yet energetic, at the same time. 28

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DESIGN . SHOPPIN G 9 10 11 12 16 13 15 14 9. Construction Plaid, Hermès/Studio Des Fleurs, price upon request 10. MIYAKE Suspension Lamp, HOMMÉS Studio, price upon request 11. Beosound Balance Berluti Edition, Bang & Olufsen, price upon request 12. Maglia by Atelier Oï, FENDI Casa, price upon request 13. SARIN Low Table, Steve Leung x Visionnaire, price upon request 14. Camaleonda CM96P Sofa, B&B Italia, Lane Crawford, HK$18,400 15. D.R.D.P., Ceccotti Collezioni, Farrington Interiors, price upon request 16. Semper Lounge Chair, AYTM, House for Goodies, HK$14,990 FOR MORE PRODUCTS AND IDEAS, VISIT HOMEJOURNAL.COM AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @HOMEJOURNAL 30



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M adame Rêve embodies French luxury hospitality – imagined by the hotel’s founder and art director, seasoned Parisian businessman, restaurateur and hospitality expert Laurent Taïeb, whose hospitality group owns notable Paris restaurants Kong, and Le Trésor. Madam Rêve is located in the heart of historic Paris, in the 1st arrondissement, a few minutes from the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection, the newly reopened Samaritaine department store, Les Halles, the Louvre, the Palais-Royal, and just four blocks away from the Seine. The area has undergone a massive cosmetic overhaul, and is slowly, but surely, replacing the chicest section of the 8th arrondissement as the city’s new “triangle d’Or” – golden triangle. The hotel’s discreet luxury comes in a perfect blend of old-world meets modern day in the old La Poste du Louvre, built in 1888 – a giant arcaded Haussmann building that was the city’s first (and only) 24-hour post office in Paris’ Rue du Louvre. After nine years of painstaking work under the direction of Taïeb, the magnificent landmark building is now home to Madam Rêve, offices, shops, a police station, and a working post office. The newly opened hotel already feels like a destination. Taïeb wanted to tell a contemporary Parisian tale – “Madame Rêve” (madam is dreaming) is the title of a 2015 book by Pierre Grillet, and of a 1991 song he wrote for Alain Bashung, the French singer, songwriter and actor, who in France is considered the most influential singer of French chanson and French rock. A deceptively small entrance belies the hotel’s grandeur – there are no flashy signs, flags or sentries at the door – you either know it’s a hotel, or you don’t. But it’s not going to be a secret for long! Madame Rêve Laurent Taïeb Le Trésor Kong Madam Rêve Samaritaine 24 9 1888 Taïeb Pierre Grillet Rue du Louvre Madam Rêve Rêve Madam Taïeb Madame Rêve 1991 2015 Bashung Alain Bashung * JULY 2O22

DESIGN . SPAC ES The ground floor evokes the 1880s, while the upper two levels transport you back into the 21st century. The small, but perfectly formed lobby is resplendent with mosaics, murals and antiques. The glittering mosaic on the floor pays homage to the post office, bearing its opening date of 1888. The ethereal mural behind the check-in desk is a romantic fresco of Madame Rêve by French artist Jacques Villeglé, merely a taster of the art that celebrates women, along with self-portraits by Inès Longevial and Christine Safa, and photosets of female-led sports throughout the 20th century on display in the hotel. Working with architect Dominique Perrault, who designed the imposing Bibliothèque nationale de France, Taïeb employed the best French craftsmanship in furniture, cabinetry, mosaics and glassworks to complete his vision. For the decoration, historical pieces have been tastefully renovated or reinterpreted for the 21st century, drawing on a late 19th-century aesthetic created by the best French artists, and artisans to develop luxurious fittings and fixtures in rich woods, marbles, and bronze. Sofas take inspiration from the French designer Louis Majorelle. Vases by Emile Gallé, chandeliers by Josef Hoffmann, and bespoke lamp fittings come in the shape of a woman’s décolleté in a nod to the imaginary Madame Rêve, as does the hotel’s signature scent that permeates the hotel in warm rose and cedar created by French perfumer Olivia Giacobetti. Colours are driven by the late designer Andrée Putman who, it is said, told Taïeb, “that if life has a colour, it’s golden brown”, so expect much of this warming hue throughout. Appropriately, the decoration pays homage to its past with 800 pieces of mail art purchased from one collector. The corridors form an infinite loop, and all rooms are easy to find thanks to the signs and directions denoting the street they’re facing – the building is enormous and faces four streets: Rue du Louvre, Rue Etienne Marcel, Rue Jean- Jacques Rousseau, and Cour Gutenberg. The rooms embody the essence of French savoir faire. They are smart, sophisticated, and seductive with warm golden browns. The bathrooms feature Bisazza bronzed mosaic tiles and gold-flecked lights. The subtle, yet elegant mail theme, continues in the rooms where a bespoke rug created to look like a telegram peeps out from underneath the bed with a tongue-in-cheek quote from comedian Jean Yanne that, in French, reads: “Dear, I tried to pay my taxes with a smile, but they preferred a check.” There are onyx desks, tables, tan leather chairs, brass lamps, sleek walnut wood panelling, and parquet flooring. A good night’s sleep is almost guaranteed with sumptuous linens and perfectly plump king-size pillows. Plus, the rooms come with the smoothest electrically operated blinds and curtains covering all daylight, night light, and blackout options. The same for the skylights – dramatic sloping windows that offer cinematic views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Saint-Eustache cathedral. In this case – Madam was dreaming! 38

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DESIGN . SPAC ES Forty-nine of the rooms overlook the city, with fabulous views of its zinc rooftops and some of its most emblematic monuments, including the Eiffel Tower. But don’t worry, the rest have lovely views too. The 40 inner courtyards overlook the hotel’s vegetal rooftop (living, green roof), and they all have balconies. A highlight of the rooftop is a bar and sky garden known as “Roof”. Spreading over some 10,000 square feet, Roof is the largest rooftop terrace in the city with fabulous views of Paris’ iconic skyline, along with the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Church of Saint-Eustache, Beaubourg, Forum des Halles, the Bourse de Commerce, and the Panthéon. There’s a fabulous vibe – this is the place to be right now – sipping artfully designed cocktails at the 37-seat bar. Try the Summer Perfume, a long refreshing drink delicately scented with lavender, cucumber and cider brandy, or the Paloma Picasso, a cocktail with sweet notes of grapefruit and rosemary enhanced by a hint of tequila, while nibbling freshly made sushi from La Plume. There’s also an impressive green roof, the vegetal rooftop is a vast burst of nature in the heart of the frenetic city with glass rooftops either side that let light pour into the arcade below. Roof is already attracting the smart Parisian crowd from mid-morning 40

coffees to late-night cocktails. It is quite something any time of the day, especially at sunrise and sunset. With wellness in mind, Madame Rêve also offers guests a journey to tranquillity with the luxury Madame Rêve’s Spa. Nestled in the heart of the hotel and designed in a boudoir-esque aesthetic, Madame Rêve’s Spa is the ultimate place to unwind and detox after a day of shopping and exploring. The huge sauna has views over the Paris streets. Body treatments include the sweet or savoury scrub, and the Madame Rêve Modelling Massage, all with Paris-born KOS products. A fitness room is equipped with the latest technology to help work off the extra kilos gained from feasting on the deliciously decadent, yet irresistible French food. Madame Rêve will have you dreaming of returning. 49 40 Roof Roof 10,000 37 Roof Summer Perfume Roof Paloma Picass KOS La Plum * JULY 2O22 Madame Rêve Madame Rêve

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DESIGN . SPAC ES Head to East London’s shiniest new stay for a little bit of “I like to start each of our projects from scratch to create an element of surprise with a mix of contrasting elements. I want to tell a story with groovy al fresco-ness. One Hundred Shoreditch dazzles with its my interiors, to create a narrative. I’m interested in how design can affect rooftop bar, Goddard & Gibbs seafood eatery, and mixology maestro people differently and uniquely, and how a space makes you feel. Ryan Chetiyawardana’s (Mr Lyan) basement bar, Seed Library. “I always strive for balance. As a designer I will always fight the design “Elevated, yet not too serious,” is how Jacu Strauss defines the exciting corner, but I also understand the other aspects that make a hotel successful: new edition to London’s vibrant hotel scene, One Hundred Shoreditch service, offering, and atmosphere, and all need to be equally balanced. (OHS). “It is a design hotel, but we do not see design as more important than Strauss is the founder, creative director and lead designer of the anything else. Everything has equal billing – that is how to make it work.” forward-thinking international hospitality company Lore Group. The hotel portfolio collection includes Sea Containers London, (Strauss led the design The vibrant and dynamic abstract artworks and textile panels of the interiors for Sea Containers while as a senior director at Tom Dixon’s strategically placed throughout are all created in situ by Strauss. Design Research Studio); the Pulitzer Amsterdam; Riggs Washington DC; and the Lyle Washington DC. “For me, the most important aspects in a hotel are ambience, [music] and art. They have a tactility that you don’t always get with hotel art,” he One Hundred Shoreditch occupies the building that pre-COVID was says. home to the East London Ace Hotel, which was a design-led hotel aimed at the young 20-something market, popular for its ground floor public spaces “I have always painted, drawn and sketched. Plus, I enjoyed doing it! where anyone could drop in, plug-in, and work for a few hours for the price For OHS, I felt my art could be integral to the hotel’s story and instantly of a coffee. The bedrooms resembled student apartments with low-level make the rooms feel more special and residential.” futon-style beds, retro record players, and guitars hanging from the walls. OHS demands attention from the street with its fabulously funky totem “It was necessary to look beyond the normal considerations of poles standing sentry-like at the entrance. The wood’s natural and beautiful architecture, context, and neighbourhood for OHS. We had to re-evaluate grain and smooth surfaces scream at you to reach out and touch. how hotels must adapt to our new post-COVID world, how Shoreditch has evolved, and how we needed to evolve with it,” Strauss recounts. In contrast, Goddard & Gibbs’ stylish, bright yellow awnings add a sophisticated aesthetic. Strauss and his design team have spent the past two years reworking the interiors, retaining what was good about the Ace, and adding a more Once inside, the “totems” continue into the lobby, reflected in a giant grown-up polished feel. mirror. A series of spacious interconnecting communal areas open up before you from the living room lounge, the lounge bar, a cool coffee shop, and “We wanted to work with elements of the previous design, and in several breakout zones, ultimately leading to the hotel restaurant Goddard doing so, embrace a sustainable approach by keeping some features and & Gibbs, the wine bar, and Hatch, the street side takeaway. enhancing them to elevate the design and create a new guest experience,” he adds. “It’s important to have a flexible place where people can do whatever they want, where you can just sit down and take in the spectacle of your community – space that encourages hotel guests and local community gatherings.” Music is ever-present, with a playlist that gains in tempo and volume as the day progresses. 44

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LOBBY BAR Antwerp Mio Gallery An arrangement of giant scarlet paper flowers above the bar comes from Jacu Antwerp-based paper art company Mio Gallery. A selection of custom art and furniture includes one of Strauss’ paintings, along with custom plinths; Fat chairs Tom Dixon Studio 101 Copenhagen by Tom Dixon Studio; Brutus chairs by 101 Copenhagen; a vase by Kartell; along with Philippe Malouin’s leather armchairs DS-707 for de Sede; and the super- Brutus Kartell Philippe sized communal table from Made by Benchmark. Malouin de Sede DS-707 THE SEED LIBRARY Mixology maestro Ryan Chetiyawardana’s latest offering is a lounge-style Benchmark cocktail bar on the basement level that takes inspiration from Stanley Kubrick THE SEED LIBRARY movies. A speakeasy vibe with 1960s-style lamps is juxtaposed with wooden wall Ryan Chetiyawardana panels fixed using metal racks taken from an office shelving unit. Stanley Kubrick GODDARD & GIBBS 60 Strauss infused a playful sense of nostalgia in Goddard & Gibbs. A GODDARD & GIBBS cross fish motif takes inspiration from the original Victorian gates of East Jacu Goddard & Gibbs London’s Billingsgate Fish Market. Like a stack of washed-up items you find on a beach, a big standout yellow sculpture takes its inspiration from Billingsgate Fish Market Strauss’ memories of trips to the seaside as a child. Large lampshades like Jacu jellyfish float down from the ceiling, and a row of yellow sand-art pictures adorn the walls, with a line of angled mirrors around the room redirecting your eyes back to the sculpture. * JULY 2O22

DESIGN . SPAC ES THE BEDROOMS Strauss wanted the rooms to be a sanctuary – a place of calm away from the vibrancy and energy of the hotels, restaurants and bars, so that when you enter them you need to shift your energy. The rooms are stylish, light, contemporary and super comfy with crisp white linens, and vibrant abstract art combined with thoughtfully curated vintage and bespoke pieces. The artwork and fabric panels are all designed by Strauss. The bathrooms retain the black and white theme, with the ceilings painted black, highlighting the exposed steel casing for the lighting and electrics. Berber carpets add softness. The beds have a shrunken base to create the illusion of floating. Playful vases are filled with eucalyptus to scent the rooms. The Studio rooms are perfect for two. The Studio double rooms have two super comfy double beds, while the Studio Plus rooms offer extra space for lounging, with wall-to-wall sofas, dining tables and larger beds. The Studio suites have a spacious living room, relaxing bedrooms and a fabulous private terrace with views over East London. Light floods into the Studio lofts from the newly added feature oriel windows with Juliette balconies. Staying in a Studio suite is like having a pied-à-terre in the city. The Lore Group aspires to reveal and celebrate the history, personality and distinct characteristics of the buildings they acquire through the concept and design. Strauss added oriel windows that have enhanced the look of the building and the feel of the rooms. From the outside, they add character to the previously monolithic façade, and inside, they provide 48 bedrooms with new floor-to-ceiling bay windows, perfect to sit in and watch the world of Shoreditch trundle by below. Each oriel window has a unique furniture arrangement with a pop of colour. OHS has 258 rooms and five meetings and events spaces to host private dining, receptions and weddings. The largest of which is a very cool space – the Hundred Room is enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows and views across the city. Wall art is in the form of a full-size unfolding parachute, with modular tan leather cubes and blocks for seating. The largest of which is enclosed by floor-to-ceiling glass. Jacu Studio Studio Double Studio Plus Studio Lore Group Oriel Windows Jacu 48 258 5 Hundred Room 48