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July/Aug Your Lifestyle Magazine - Issue 8TRANSCRIPT
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Special Feature Ceramic
Event Inspiration TUMI - Global Citizens
Resturant Inspiration Mott 32
Career Feature Li & Co Design Limited
Hotel Inspiration Hotel Maison FL
Wine Feature The Diamond in the Andes
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CONTENTS
Editior’s letter 5 Fresh starter with merci editor
Editor’s pick 8 Everything about Botanical, Morocco and Summer Yellow
Special Inspiration 14 Ceramic Feature - LATITUDE22N, Flow+, JIA, Tonfisk Design, Terrarriiva
Shop Inspiration 22 Hong Kong Mesuem
48 An Oasis In A Desert - The Whisky Library
Home Inspiration 52 Beauty of Natural
62 Urban's Statement - Evelyn
76 Simple Chic
Event in Town 92 The Best of British Design
94 TUMI - Global Citizens
Career Features 101 Entrepreneurs - The Aesthetics of Simplicity - Li & Co Design Ltd.
Restaurant Inspiration 108 When East Meets West - Mott 32
Hotel Inspiration 118 Hotel Maison FL
Wine Inspiration 128 The diamond in the Andes
140 A taste of Heaven & Hell
Receipe 146 Tofu Quinoa Bowl
148 Summer Treats - Blueberry CheeseCake Crumble
July/August 2014
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Executive DirectorPeggy Lui
Administrative DirectorElsa Yuen
Lifestyle EditorsPeggy LuiJenny Ho
Winnie CheungElsa Yuen
Wine & Coffee EditorWinnie Ng
Art Direction/Graphic DesignMerci Design Workshop
ContributorsDavid YickKaman Yip
Lewis Cheng Carmen Au
Timo PitkanenMartin Kiabunde
Jenny AuRita Law
Sales & Marketing
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Editor’s Letter
Peggylui
It’s August! Our wine and lifestyle editor Winnie Ng, just got married in Finland with our contrib-
utor Timo! It's wonderful to see how right they are for each other. Wish you both so much happi-
ness as you start your new life together!
Autumn is soon to be here, but before we celebrate the harvest of summer, we could do some fun
shopping and paring for tableware to fill up the magic for dishes. The magic behind the tableware
design is unique. They can bring the add-on value to dishes. Indeed, beside the art of food, the
smell feast, the presentation is also important! In this issue, we are going to bring you some of the
designed tabletop information and we hope you will like it.
Besides featuring tableware, we would like to bring you to Paris, a place named and made for
romance, arts and architects. A gastronomic road trip in Paris (Part 1) is not to be missed! So enjoy
your journey with us and see you in next month!
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Worked nearly 10 years in the industry of Housewares, particularly in Stainless Steel and Wooden product.
Team members
Yoga lover, foodie( mostly veg-etarian), love traveling when have time, best way to learn local cuisine!
Director of Nicywedding and Nicywedding Design.
Kaman YipDavid Yick
Lewis Cheng
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Contributors
Carmen AuIT professional and ESL educator fascinated by art, architecture, culture and design.
Executive DirectorPeggy Lui
Administrative DirectorElsa Yuen
EditorJenny Ho
EditorWinnie Cheung
Editor (Wine & Coffee)Winnie Ng
Timo PitkanenNordic extension of the Merci team, living in Finland but trave-ling frequently around the world.
Martin Kiabunde
Born and bred in Hong Kong, studied in Sydney and now returned homeland to pursue her aspiration in the field of art, design and marketing.
Jenny Au
A native of Hong Kong, Dr. Wing Man Rita Law is an adventure seeker. Upon receiving her doctoral degree in psychology, she and her husband performed music on indigenous African instruments around the United States. Today, Dr. Law continues to search for beauty and meaning in life. She currently co-runs a global travel business with her husband and conducts scientific research on mindfulness and self-compassion.
Rita Law
Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Martin Klabunde is a world renowned West African drumming teacher and performer. He also plays a beau-tiful harp called the adungu from East Africa. A prolific artist, Martin has published eight CDs and authored two books. He currently co-runs a global travel business with his wife and teaches African drumming classes in Tucson, Arizona.
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Editor-in-chief{Peggy Lui}
Editor Picks Lifestyle
Botanical Lover
Botanical Portraits with Colored Pencils Hardcover BookUS$ 14.99
Tory Burchspring MEADOW CHAMPAGNE FLUTE, SET OF 2US$ 60
Gien FranceSonge DinnerwareHKD 297.21 - HKD 1,879.15
VoluspaCLASSIC MAISON BOXED VOTIVESake Lemon FlowerUS$ 9.00
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AsosWarehouse Leaf Bandeau Midi Dress HKD$ 646.16
Botanical LoverBotanical Lover
aesopBreathless - An elegant botanical treatment oilHK$ 250.00
Tory Burchqueen ANNE’S LACE MINAUDIÈREUS$ 262.50
Oscar de la RentaNEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDENMAGNOLIA BRASS PAPERWEIGHTUS$ 98.00
PandoraLIGHT AS A FEATHER, CLEAR CZHK$ 799
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Inspiration from morocco
EDITOR { Jenny Ho }
Editor Picks Lifestyle
Mod ShopTangier Credenza
US$ 2695
Johnathan AdlerTangiers Coasters
£48
HouzzTangier – Carrot & White PoufUS$ 149
Mod ShopBalloon Chair in Flocked Floral DamaskUS$2495
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Z GallerieMimosa LanternUS$7.95 - $49.95
DOLCE & GABBANATile Print Flared Dress
USD$ $1,263.31
Inspiration from morocco
HouzzConcepts Life Decorative Throw
Pillow Moroccan Medallion PurpleUS$24
William SonomaTunisian Hand-Painted
Fresco TagineUS$ 59.95
HouzzConcepts Life Hand-
Painted Moroccan BoxUS$ 22
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EDITOR { Winnie Cheung }
Craving yellow
Editor Picks Lifestyle
Maslin & CoChartreuse Zebra Beach TowelUS$225
ZaraSlice Coaster (Set of 4)HK$ 99.00
C WonderCOCKTAIL SHAKERUS$ 17.99
marimekkoOiva/Kurjenpolvi mug
marimekkoOiva/Sääpäiväkirja plate
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COSA-LINE JERSEY DRESS
US$ 79
DISTINCTLY HOMETropica Beach TowerlUSD$ 29.00
ASOSMonki Lemon Clutch
HK$ 230.77
ALISON LOU'Tongue Out' necklace
Craving yellow
SERGIO ROSSI'Z' sandalsUS$487.96
CHANEL VINTAGElogo bucket bag
US$3,546.13
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BESPOKETHE DIVERISTYOF CULTURES
Named Latitude to reflect the diversity of cultures and geographic locations of the founder, Jesse Mc Lin & Julie Progin and 22N for the latitude of Hong Kong, the company offers a range of contemporary design under their label latitude 22N, as well as very unique pieces under their label Julie & Jesse.
Established in 2008 Latitude 22N's work layers material, process, color, pattern and textire tp creat long lasting objects with a story to tell. Their approach to design can best be descibed as a combination of quality, history and caft mixed to the stories and backgrounds of the team giving a contemporary twist to each piece. On the other hand, for their contemporary twist to each piece. On the other hand, for their Julie & Jesse label, the founder's work with age-old crafts processes and industrial making processes in combination with the exploration of the territory between art and design. The outcome is imbued with a unique-ness and texture borne from the combined use of techniques and apporaches from the two opposites.
Photo by Jenny Hoby Peggy Lui
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SEED PODS
Inspired by traditional Asian jewel boxes Latitude 22N's SEED PODS are a sweet and discreet way to store delicacies, jewelry or any precious little treasure of yours. Each pod is lovingly hand crafte and topped with a procelai seed pod handle add-ing a delcate touch to these subtle vessels.
RIPPLE CUPS
RIPPLE cups take their cur from the blue and white patterns that immediatley identify the scrolls and vases of classical Chinese painting. Undulating across three different poetic paths, the waves flow gracefully around the classical form of the cup, a graphic take on a time-honored tradition. Each cup is carefully hand made and finished with intricate gold flourishes to make them truly unique.
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Inspired by the vibrant and chaotic atmosphere of Chinese street markets, the patterns adorining the plates , bowls, spoons and small dishes of this collection and filled with humor - wtach how the traditional classic blue and white "chinoiserie" patterns mingle with iconic items of the markets such as scooters, flip flops, fleets of TV antennas or how chopsticks knit noodles over a bowl of soup with exploding rice cookers. With a variety of shapes and patterns in each set, have fun, mix and match and bring an unexpected twist to your table.
THE NIGHT MARKET TABLEWARE
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DING is not just a regular Iampshade - It's all bells and whistles. the small version can be used as a pendant whistles. The small version can be used as a pendant or as a wall sconce. It can also be carried around easily and with a simple system the angle of light can be adjusted for a full swinging bell effect.
Ding pendant lamp
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FRAGMENT(S) is designed and made by Julie Progin and Jesse Mc Lin and is a co-edition with LIMITEDun LIMITED Editions. The particular process to make each Fragment(s) vase results in a totally unique and unrepeatable shape for each piece. No two ause look the same as the molds decay and colour combinations change.
THE EDITION
The wealth of Latitude 22N is in Julie & Jesse's backgrounds and histories. A couple in life and at work, the duo's Swiss, American and Hong Kong heritage as well as their experience in textile, product graphic design and fine arts is distinctly re-flected in their approach to design and has quickly become their signature.
LATITUDE 22NEnquires: WWW.LATITUDE22N.COM
MEET THE DESIGNERS
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Knot with loveThe knot, one by one, reminds me of all the crochet work that my mother has produced,it now becomes the basis of my memory.
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A bowl of food enjoyed with loved ones offers more than an exhilaration of taste. This bowl holds the depth of relationship, maintains the thickness of bonds, and emanates warmth of the heart.
FLOW+Living pieces inspire seasonal eating and a deeper exploration of what we eat, evoking the delight of nature brought to the dinner table.
"We hope that, through our tableware, more people become engaged withthe uniqueness of ceramics; the warmth, colours and textures it brings."
Flow +Photo coventry by Flow+Living Limited
by Peggy Lui
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“Lotus Root is a favorite ingredient of my mom. I develop this concept as I think Lotus Root is very similar to Parent’s love. It’s under the mud and yet it’s nurturing and supporting the beautiful lotuses you see”
– Yokky Wong, Lead Designer & Co- Founder
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HOME DECORFlow +
There is a variety of root vegetables: radishes, carrots, potatoes...
After the seed lands on the soil, the roots start growing. Then
the leaves, the stems, the flowers and finally, the fruits. That is,
with the exception of lotus roots. Lotus roots are different. Their
sprouts are planted in mud. The sprouts bud, and then they grow.
Their flowers, fruits and leaves all spurt out in the span of one
summer.
Only after the season’s over do the sprouts slowly turn into lo-
tus root. Lotus roots are responsible for absorption, yet they pass
their nutrients to the future generation. It is for this reason we see
their leaves grow, their flowers bloom, and their fruits blossom.
The lives of lotus root are fulfilled, and it is only then that they al-
low themselves to mature. That, is what it means to sacrifice
Enquires: Flow + Living
http://www.pmq.org.hk/shop/flow-living/
https://www.facebook.com/FlowPlusLiving
LOTUS ROOT SERIES
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JIA IS "HOME" Steam and fire in the kitchen as well as cutlery and tableware are the symbol of happiness shared by all Chinese families. JIA Inc. concen-trates on culture and started based on Chinese culture while inviting an in-ternational team of designers to inspire from the perspectives of East and West! Beyond cultures, beyond new and old, and beyond space, we reach the most heart-warming and the most tender essence in the heart of every-one, our home.
JIA Inc. in collaboration with National Palace Museum, With modern design approaches, JIA Inc. attempts to across the boundaries between royal arte-facts and daily objects and offers an alternative translation on classics from emperors’ house to items accessible in modern days.
National Palace Museum X
JIA Inc.
Lotus Dessert Set
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HOME DECORAB Concept
Lotus Dessert Set Inspired by Northern Sung period (960-1127)
Ju Ware Bowl in the Shape of a Lotus
National Palace Museum and JIA Inc. work together with newly emerged designer Kate Chung to express the mod-est elegance from the Sung Ru-ware. The lotus-shaped bowls of “Lotus Dessert Set” are combined with the leaf-shaped Melamine saucer. The silicon loop at the bottom of the bowl can provide the functions of insulation and antiskid which make the product more implementable. The modern life of fun can now be reflected from the classic antiques.
HOME DECORJIA
Meet the designerKateChungDesign
• Graducated from Domus Academy Italy, Master in design
• Works honoured by several wards such as : Ambiente Design Plus Award, Good Design Award, Most Influential in Asia award, German Design Award and Cultural and Creative Award.
• Design Director of KateChungDesign co., Limited
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[FUDO] Bone ChinaDesigner: Masayuki KurokawaMaterial: Bone China {Ebony} Stainless Steal
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“BOWL & CHOPSTICKS” are a familiar part of daily lives in Asia. The leading lifestyle brand in Taiwan, JIA Inc.
brings back that old feelings toward bowl & chopsticks and the appreciation for exquisite things in the day to day
life. Through the influences of globalization the Asian dining essentials, bowl & chopsticks, are now widely adopt-
ed in the West as food cultures of the world converge.
The notion of [Food is the first and foremost priority in life] is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and dated back
to the Neolithic Age when mankind began serving food with bowls. According to the earliest record in history
the Chinese invented chopsticks more than 3,000 years ago. Comparing to western dining utensils and etiquette
Asian bowl and chopsticks may seem simple and natural. Yet they are versatile and abundant when in use, en-
hancing true satisfaction for the user and embracing the LESS IS MORE philsophy.
BOWL & CHOPSTICKS
Masayuki Kurokawa, born in 1937, is a world-renown ar-chitect and industrial designer. His work spans architec-ture, interior design, and furniture and product design. He is credited as an iconic figure in Japanese architecture and industrial design. He successfully integrates aesthet-ic appreciation from East and West and creates elegant designs. He is a rare designer master whose domain is wide-ranged. Many of his work are on display in the Mu-seum of Modern Art in New York and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, including lighting designs, camera, acces-sories, watches and industrial products.
• FUDO •
Meet the designer
HOME DECORJIA
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Stoneware bowl delights the heart and comforts the soul.
Bamboo lid holds the works of God and grants the joy of simplicity.
The fondest memory of childhood as Korean designer Seung-Yong Song remembers is to come
home to a house filled with the aroma of cooked rice after school. There is nothing greater than
the al dente cooked rice that is light and fluffy. Every mouthful transcends the love of a mother
to a son. With a heartfelt bliss this design is inspired by the traditional Korean Dolsot stone bowl
for bimbimbap. Stoneware bowl covered with a bamboo lid is all you need to return to the age of
innocence when a family meal is all it takes to be merry and bright.
Stoneware | Bamboo
Cutting-edge Korean designer Seung-Yong Song, born in 1978, received his BFA and MFA in product design from École Supérieure d'art et de Design de Reims. After working in design for many years he is now a professor at Dong-A Uni-versity in Busan, Korea. He is in collaboration with design brands such as Jean Marc Gady, Patric Nadeau, Matt Sindal and JIA Inc.
Objects Collection, his work in 2011, is based on a fundamentality concept – do not label or put stereotype on any object. A chair may not be only for seat-ing. It can have multiple purposes and explore many possibilities. An object is not only limited to what the name suggests. According to individual needs let the imaginations interpret more ways than one the object can be used for. In 2013 He received W Hotel Designers of the Future Award.
KKINI
Meet the designer
HOME DECORJIA
For JIA enquires: http://www.jia-inc.com
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Photo coventry by Tonfisk DesignText by Winnie Ng
[ Forms follows function doesn’t meanall objects have to look the same ]
T O N F I S K DESIGN
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Tonfisk is a Finnish contemporary design company established in 1999 by a design duo Tony Alfström and Brian
Keaney. With the expression of typical clean Scandinavian Design together with functionalism, wide range of prod-
ucts from tableware items to gift products are created to make life simpler but in a stylish way.
‘Tonfisk’ means ‘tuna fish’ in Swedish. The name was chosen on a late Finnish winter night because no other name
seemed to fit to the values of the company- being innovative, personal and Finnish. Tonfisk products are available
worldwide and known of their innovativeness in the market.
Brian Keaney. Co-founder of Tonfisk Design. An irish-man who came to to study in Finland in 1996 and just couldn't manage to leave since. In 2007 Brian was awarded the Ilmari Tapiovaara award and also the Ornamo Design Prize.
Meet the designer
www.tonfisk-design.fi
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TerraviivaBringing the origin to innovation
Photo & Text by Winnie Ng
Terraviiva was founded in 2007 by a Finnish ceramist Minna Komulainen, a great fan of the Mediterranean
countries, combining vivid colors with rustic style which then became the way of doing ceramics in Terraviiva.
Production of handmade tiles is a tradition that derives from Southern Europe. After seeing in a tiles museum
how they used to make tiles in Portugal years back, she brought the idea to Finland, crossing-over with the in-
novation of the use of laces in ceramics which became the signature of Terraviiva. They can be used alongside
standard industrial tiles to give kitchen or bath a personal touch. They can also serve to create tiled artworks
in other living spaces.
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TerraviivaBringing the origin to innovation
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HOME DECORTerraviiva
Terraviiva is also creating tableware and small statues. Demand of producing ceramic plates and cups for Finnish
cafeterias has been increasing. With the rise of respect of hand made products, despite the economic crisis, cus-
tomers have started to think about the origin of products they purchase which reflect the values of the makers
and can feel the difference from the machine made ones.
Minna Komulainen is a Finnish ceramist. Together with
her brilliant team, she makes the unique Terraviiva tiles
in her small studio located in Turku. Before studying cae-
ramics, she worked in the field of media monitoring, using
her language skills. She has a Master's Degree in French
and she speaks several other languages. She has worked
with the Italian ceramist Romana Pavan
Meet the designer
www.terraviiva.fi
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When YellowKorner opened its first gallery in Hong Kong in December 2013, the 1st photography label worldwide created a true revolution into the world of Art and photography. Its concept, “Making Art accessible to everyone” is totally new and unique in Asia.
Since then, the company founded in 2006 by Alexandre de Metz and Paul-Antoine Briat never stopped shaking up the local Art scene. Within 6 months, YellowKorner Hong Kong was part of the Affordable Art fair, hosted two exhibitions during the French May Festival, organized several autographs’ sessions with French photographers and opened a pop-up store in PMQ - Hong Kong new creative hub. Located on the ground floor of HomeSquare, the largest one-stop shopping mall for home furnishing, the new YellowKorner gallery will offer shoppers the missing elements to their perfect home decoration.
To make this possible, YellowKorner created an innovative concept. The idea is to introduce the greatest photographers from all over the world by increasing the number of copies of their work to make it accessible to as many collectors as possible. So, instead of offering 10 prints at HKD 55,000, YellowKorner chooses to publish 1000 at HKD 550.All YellowKorner photographs are produced by a renowned professional laboratory, numbered and supplied with a certif-icate of authenticity under the artist's watchful eye. With the artist's consent, the same photograph is available in several formats, each of this format having its own corresponding limit.
All these options make the large selection of photographs fit every style, every tastes and every budget.
PHOTOGRAPHY | LIMITED EDITION
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YellowKornerPMQS102, 1/F, Staunton,35 Aberdeen Street, Central10:00am - 09:00pm(Sunday - Thursday)10:00am - 11:00pm(Friday & Saturday)
YellowKornerIFCMallShop 3022B, Level 3, IFC Mall,8 Finance Street, Central, Hong KongOpening Hours:10:00am – 09:00pm everyday
YellowKornerHomeSquareGround floor,138 Sha Tin rural committee road, Shatin11:00am - 09:00pm (Monday – Thursday)10:00am - 10:00pm(Friday – Sunday)
Telephone: 2578 5888 | Email: [email protected]
The Art Gallery new generation YellowKorner opens in Shatin!
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Hong KongMuseum Context
Museum CONTEXT, a new concept boutique that offers a unique collection... of retro and vintage home accessories and gift ideas. Located in Central, the heart of Hong Kong’s financial dis-trict, Museum CONTEXT instils heritage and nostalgia into the modern metropolis. The owners, Andrew and Alice McRae travel across England and Europe, meticulously selecting pieces for the stylish boutique.
Interview & Photos: Peggy LuiText by Carmen Au
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Architectural models, weathered globes, wall clocks, brown leath-er boxing gloves, chess and domino board games, tin advertising signs and hundreds of other antiques and replicas are organized thoughtfully against the campaign furniture. The wall-to-wall objects that conjure a bygone era will no doubt allure those who love the nostalgic. For others, there is no shortage of articles in the private label collection that will intrigue. Both will enjoy the expedition into the past.
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HOME DECORShop Inspiration
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Andrew and Alice who are also the founders of award winning CONTEXT Interiors in Edinburgh, Scotland, are particularly interested in objects representative of the golden era of travel. Sail-boat and propeller plane models, flight meters and nautical objects such as binoculars, hydrau-lic pressure indicators, and radio compass indi-cators are all reminders of a period when voy-age is synonymous with elegance, sophistication and the sense of discovery.
The posh retail space with its rich red and tex-tured walls radiates old world charm. The pro-fusion of artefacts with solid wood, brass and other classic finishes gives context to this liv-ing museum. Each piece is skilfully crafted with quality and attention that lasts the test of time; each is a worthy showpiece in any interior.
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HOME DECORShop Inspiration
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HongKongMuseumContextShop 2462/F Prince's Building10 Chater RoadHong Kong
OldTownMuseumContext42-44 Cockburn Street,Edinburgh,United Kingdom
http://www.museumcontext.comhttps://www.facebook.com/oldtowncontext
HOME DECORShop Inspiration
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An Oasis in a desertThe Whisky Library
Photos by: Peggy LuiText by Winnie Ng
The wine industry of Hong Kong has grown rapidly after the deduction of alcohol tax
in 2008. Drinks with 30% or less alcohol by volume now are totally tax free which has
boosted up the whole industry, no matter for importers, retailers and also consumers.
The culture of drinking wines is getting more common in gatherings, dining or events.
Nevertheless, spirits like whiskies are still having 100% duty for import tax that limits
the selections in the market.
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The appearance of a spirit concept store has relieved some level of thirstiness of spirit
lovers. The Whisky Library is a library not for books but for distilled spirits. A wide
selection of quality spirits including Scotch, Cognac, Rum is provided for visitors.
Very much like a library it is intended to educate, to enrich and to provide an experi-
ence for visitors to keep coming back. The Library is also a place for learners to widen
their horizon and get in touch with different styles of drinks in an affordable way.
SPIRIT CONCEPT
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HOME DECORShop Inspiration
The Whisky Library was invited by Landmark to have a pop-up store during the spring. A premium “Whisky X Men’s Fashion” event was organized in end May by the Landmark to have a crossover of Men’s fashion and premium whiskies.
No matter if you are a connoisseur, a collector, serious enthusiast or simply someone looking for a better drink – the library will have something for you.
http://www.thewhiskylibrary.com/
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Beauty of Natural
Reika Shetty and her husband came from Japan and India respectively. After they moved from New York to Hong Kong, they had chosen to use wood to decorate their home, a material that is commonly used for building homes in their own countries. Growing up in traditional wooden homes, wood has given both of them a homey feeling. They are keen on using wood as the basic decoration material as a sign to represent a pride for their own cultures.
Reika and her husband love wood. She said the house she used to live in Japan was a very traditional Japa-nese home and made of 100% wood. Both of them believe wood can create a warm and comforting atmos-phere. They aimed to create a relaxing and also eco-friendly environment in their new house in Hong Kong.
When they found out that 20% of walnut wood would be wasted after the floor placement, they decided to make use of the leftover material as well as some wood pieces from an old ship to decorate the walls in their new home. From the concept to the transformation, it took them 2 weeks to pick the right colours of the wood for mix and match.
Photos by: Jenny Ho
Interview and Text by Peggy Lui
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HOME DECORHome Inspiration
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HOME DECORHome Inspiration
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HOME DECORHome Inspiration
Reika said she and her husband had lived in New York for 8 years. They
wanted to turn their apartment in Hong Kong into a New York style loft.
Compared to New York, the flats in Hong Kong are very small. Once they
have found their ideal apartment in Happy Valley, they knocked down the
apartment from 4 bedrooms into 3. They had chosen to knock down one
of the room to become an open kitchen. “The open kitchen is designed
for hanging out with friends or watching their kids play in the sitting room
while they are cooking. All the stools and countertop are also made of
wood. Their designer helped them to search around the stores selling an-
cient products to make it happen.
On one side of the home, there are many pictures of the family and nature
taken by her husband to highlight their love for both. On the other side
was a piece of outstanding painting of a contemporary context by Reika’s
mother. These works of personal touch have given the house so much
energy as well as a warm and loving atmosphere.
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Reika Shetty is the Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Mayarya.www.mayarya.com
HOME DECORHome Inspiration
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Urban's statementEVELYN
Good design, like good music,requires an appreciative audience
Location: Pok Fu Lam, Hong KongSize: 1,588 Square Feet
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Home InspirationEvelyn
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Home InspirationEvelyn
Perfectly located overlooking the beautiful waterfront, Hoo have turned this spacious
3-bedroom apartment into an ideal home for a professional couple. The master bed-
room is combined with the adjacent bedroom to make way for a walk-in wardrobe, so
she can indulge in her own fashion show while admiring the fantastic view. The study is
located in another room creating a private work space that he can have all to himself.
Overall, the theme is contemporary Danish, detailed with minimal color choices, subtle
material patterns and textures throughout. Furniture, decorative lights and tasteful ac-
cessories are selected from around the world. Carl Hansen, J.L. Moller, Fritz Hansen,
Stepevi, ligne roset... just to name a few. And rightfully so, our all-time favorite Serge
Mouille, the truly unique French handmade lamp artisan, can finally reside where it
belongs - in a home where the owners appreciate only the very best.
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Home InspirationEvelyn
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Fridge
Layout Plan D
Ligne Roset Sofa2450W1230D
Mattress1830W
1980L310H
Desk1500W
750D
Mirro
r
Poster Wall
Low Shoe Cabinet
Shelf
Low TV Cabinet
Book Shelf + Low Cabinet
MASTER SUITE
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
STORE ROOM
GUEST BATHROOM
BALCONY
STUDY ROOM
Full Height Cabinet
800 1880 1170 1300 910 980
2080
832
2650
340
4085
1430 2450 2330
4980
1360 340
1700 4650 1880
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1410
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PROJECT
LOCATION
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DESIGNER
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REMARKS
- Copyright of this drawing is reserved by hoo Limited.- Do not scale from the drawing.- Dimensions to be verified on site.
1101 Hollywood Commercial House3 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong KongT +852 2979 0600F +852 2979 5600E [email protected]
JOB NUMBER
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Forget pesky cords and bulky cleaners. The latest Dyson
Digital Slim™ D62 vacuum is lightweight, cordless, and
packs the same power as a mains vacuum cleaner. With
20 minutes of powerful suction, D62 is light and easy to
manoeuvre between high, low and hard to reach spaces.
No more fiddling about with plugs or tripping over cords.
Simply remove from the docking station and go.
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Integratedmotortechnology
The new V6 motor was engineered specifically for this machine. One and a half times more powerful than theprevious motor, it draws more power from the battery source. Nothing wasted.
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2TierRadial™cyclones
15 cyclones work in parallel across two tiers to cap-
ture fine dust. Dyson engineers ensured an equal flow
of air throughout the cyclone pack, by engineering
the airways, to guarantee constant centrifugal forces
and high dust separation.
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a newly configured motorhead tackles dust and dirt
on any surface. Carbon fibre antistatic bristles re-
duce the build-up of static charge, aiding capture of
fine dust on hard floors. Nylon bristles work to trap
ground-in dirt from carpets.
“Our digital motors create new technological possibilities. The V6 motor is faster and stronger than its predecessor with a higher power density; giving D62 the performance of a mains powered machine
– without being tethered to the wall.”
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Light, versatile and easy to store: a small, light, power
dense motor in the hand, instead of at the floor, makes
it easy to clean up top, down low and in between spac-
es. The lightweight aluminium wand can be detached for
stairs, upholstery, cars and other compact spaces. And
storage is hassle free with a wall mounted docking station.
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Dyson Turns 21 !Time to reveal three inventions that never made it.21 years ago, after 5,127 prototypes, James Dyson launched the world’s first cyclonic vacuum cleaner. In just 18 months, it was the bestselling vacuum cleaner in the UK. 21 years on, Dyson has over 4000 patent applications, for more than 500 inventions. In 2012 Dyson filed the highest number of patents in the UK – and today Dyson engineers are working with over twenty of Britain’s most respected universities to develop a pipeline of technology 25 years long.
Dyson engineers keep ideas close to their chest – no pillow talk. Highly confidential IP is never referred to by name; it is given a secret project code instead. It is protected by biometries security at Dyson’s research and development headquarters in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. But to mark the 21st year Dyson is sharing a few ideas that didn’t quite make it… don’t tell anyone!
In 2001, Dyson began work on an augmented reality goggle set fea-turing a binocular, holographic, headsupdisplay. It was given the se-cret project name N066. It was a mobile phone-sized device that could be carried in the user's pocket, but which worked as a com-munications device and PC. It had a headset that could be worn on your head like a pair of glasses and used audio prompts and visual cues to overlay information on your surroundings.
The HeadsetTwo plane mirrors reflected the display of two tiny monitors, mounted by your temples, onto a prism. This created an illusion of a projected, translucent, 10 inch display around one meter in front of you. The screen showed a series of applications similar to the smart phones of today.
In the prototype, the user could see and use several different key applications. A virtual personal assistant, similar to Siri, could read out emails and interpret basic voice commands.
The prototype incorporated a solid state gyro. This allowed virtual objects to be pinned to reality when moving head up/down or left/right. This enabled a keyboard to be projected in front of the user so that one could type and write emails on any surface.
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The WatchA control device, to be worn on the user’s wrist like a watch, mimicked a pointer stick similar to the ones nestled in-between laptop keyboards. It allowed the user to move the virtual cursor across the display.
The device could also be controlled by finger tracking and speech recognition. After three years of research and development the project was put on hold so that Dyson engineers could focus on expanding Dyson technology into the USA. Elements of the technology are now being used in future research projects.
The Dyson Fuel CellHydrogen fuel cells convert chemical energy from hydrogen and oxygen into electrical energy. Fuel cells require a large, con-stant source of both hydrogen and oxygen to run, but produce electricity continuously as long as these elements are supplied.
For three years, 10 Dyson engineers worked to adapt a Dyson digital motor so it could sit at the heart of a fuel cell. The aim was to increase performance whilst reducing size. The results were impressive. The compact, lightweight and highly efficient digital motor V4HF resulted in a 20% increase in power density and improved efficiency. The start-up time became almost 3 times faster.
Dyson prides itself on lean engineering. Now that the potential has been proven, Dyson engineers are exploring other pos-sibilities for the Dyson digital motor.
The ComputerThe headset could be detached from the wearable computer, and docked to a traditional monitor, giving the same effect as plugging a laptop into a TV.
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Bremont, an award-winning British company produces beautifully engineered
chronometers at their Headquarters in Henley on Thames, England. Immensely
precise, reliable and durable, Bremont watches are hand built masterpieces in
limited numbers. Each is designed to appeal to those who share their passion for
- and appreciation of - the innovation and mastery behind an exquisite mechani-
cal wristwatch.
On June 19th of 2014, the Bremont Adventurers Club invited Rufus Turnbull of
Benoy Architects to share his tales of inspiration and innovation at Bremont’s
Hong Kong boutique in 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central.
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Rufus is a Divisional Director of Benoy, the world renowned architectural
and design firm with offices in UK, Middle East and Asia. The firm is re-
sponsible for such architectural wonders as Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi,
Westfield London and Shanghai ICC. He explained that British ingenuity
has been behind some of the world’s most powerful and innovative con-
cepts delivered around the world.
Great design is not only about creating something that is visually stun-
ning, but also involves solving problems to improve the environment
around us. Such balance has been achieved by the high calibre innova-
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trial design and to technology for hundreds of years. And so, one innova-
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TUMI’s newest Asia Global Citizens include the award- -winning Chinese Industrial Designer Jamy Yang and celebrated Singapore- -based TV and Radio presenter Dominic Lau. They will join the brand’s existing TUMIGlobal Citizens: Eric Whitacre (Grammy award winner), Ruzwana Bashir(Founder of Travel Website Peek.com), Amanda Sudano- -Ramirez (Sing-er, Songwriter and Model), Paolo Ferrari (North American Chairman and CEO of Pirelli Tires) and Alexandra Cousteau (National Geographic ‘Emerging Explorer’ and Environmentalist) as ambassadors of the brand. To celebrate his appointment as one of TUMI’s Asia Global Citizens, Jamy Yang created an original ‘one of a kind’ travelling art installation designed to make journeys as easy as possible. This unique design was unveiled at the event and is a travel case- -turned- -car with a seat and wheels that literally carries the traveller to their destination.
According to Jamy, design has to serve its purpose perfectly. He says, “To fit with TUMI’s philosophy of making travel effortless, I created this origi-nal design that eliminates all the hassle of travelling, making everyday journeys more enjoyable”. Dominic Lau’s chosen installation featured twoof his ultimate travel companions, his Ducati motorbike and his TUMI Al-pha Bravo Kingsville Backpack. Both allow him to take off at a moment’snotice - - for work or play - - wherever the road may lead. Dominic likenstravel to being on live TV - - you never know what to expect. He says: “For me, being a TUMI Global Citizen is all about being ready to ad- -lib, being spontaneous, and always being ready to jump into the next adventure”. Alongside TUMI’s two Asia Global Citizens, the brand selected over 100 TUMI Trailblazers from across Asia Pacific including Hong Kong, China, In-donesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan to travel with TUMI and share their adventures. Hailing from the world of fashion, photography, design, travel, business and beyond, each industry leader was given a TUMI bag and a TUMI Travel Journal to capture theirextraordinary journeys,
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TUMI Asia Global Citizens - Meet the TUMI TrailblazersTUMI TRAILBLAZERS AND THEIR INSTALLATIONS
BarneyCheng– Fashion Designer, Hong Kong
Named in Forbes’ “Top 25 Influen-tial Chinese in Global, Fashion” list, Barney is a global fashion talent with his design studio Yenrabi Ltd. based in HK. As well as designing couture gowns for women, Barney has recently branched out into jew-ellery design and now cuts a mean men’s suit.
Barney demonstrates his flawlesstailoring and well- -executed de-signs using FXT ballistic nylon and materials from other TUMI prod-ucts to create a couture Ski Suit inspired by his recent skiing trip to Niseko, Japan. His favourite TUMI bag, the Alpha Bravo Lejeune Backpack is displayed next to his creation.
CharlotteChen– Socialite & Blogger, Hong Kong
Born and raised in Hong Kong, so-cialite Charlotte Chen, co- foundedlocation recommendation app Spottly to help people discover andremember the world's coolest plac-es to eat, shop and hangout. Char-lotte is also a contributor to high- -profile blog carteblanche- -x that combines the different avenues of fashion, media and culture to cre-ate a novel experience for young women around the world.
Charlotte’s installation features aTracey Emin inspired sign accom-panied by four of her favorite travelmoments with TUMI. Her favoriteTUMI bag, the TUMI Vapor TravelCase is displayed next to her instal-lation.
SimonWestcott– Publisher, Hong Kong
Raised in London and now living inAustralia, Simon is the new ownerand chief executive of Luxe City Guides – the Hong Kong based styl-ish pocket travel guides that are packed with astute, opinionatedinformation for the busy and so-phisticated visitor. Passionate about travel Simon was previously the global publisher at Lonely Plan-et for seven years.
Simon’s installation is a larger- than- life LUXE Guide of London, which contains a personal accountof his trip to the city with his fa-vourite TUMI case, the Santa Mon-ica Bashford Duffel.
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KarenPamintuan– TV Host, Philippines
Karen is the host of 'Listed' on the Lifestyle Network – a show that takes the audience to new places for food, fashion and travel. A full- time equetrienne, Karen trains and rides horses in Australia, Canada and the US. Riding and traveling are her two greatest passions, where she feels that anything is possible.
Karen’s i stallation is inspired by her recent equestrian training trip to Bo-hol, Philippines with her TUMI Vapor travel case.
JesperMcilroy– Photographer, Hong Kong
A former model, Jesper is now a successful photographer and crea-tive director who has always been intrigued by the transformative power of a single photograph. Jes-per’s photographic installation, aptly named “The Journey”, rep-resents his own personal adven-ture from his rural roots in Ohio, in the American Midwest, to his current home in the vibrant, urban metropolis of Hong Kong. His bag of choice, the TUMI ALPHA 2, ac-companies him on every journey he takes.
René Chu– Entrepreneur, Hong Kong
Hong Kong based eyewear design-er René Chu is the founder of Revésunglasses. Her quirky yet glamor-ous sunglasses collection features timeless eyewear shapes with de-tachable pieces including cat ears to fit different moods and environ-ments. Now living in Hong Kong, René grew up in Des Moines, Iowaand later moved to LA.
A passionate traveller, René was inspired by her recent trip to the Coachella Festival in California, USA. She has re- -created the festi-val spirit with a tent and her festival essentials including her traveles es-sential – the TUMI Vapor Travel Case.
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TUMI Asia Global Citizens - Meet the TUMI TrailblazersTUMI TRAILBLAZERS AND THEIR INSTALLATIONS
EricSo– Artist, Hong Kong
Eric is a multi- -media artist and creative director of design brand Papamamason that creates art, clothing, accessories and toys. Eric has created a variety of characters (figurines) for global brands, such as Coca– Cola, Toyota and Meiji’s.
Eric’s installation shows off his TUMI Vapor travel case with half of it painted in color. This symbol-izes Eric’s belief that people should spend at least half their lives trav-elling and expanding their hori-zons. He has also created a tally onhis case, which tracks the number of trips he has taken with TUMI-28in total - his most reliable travel companion. His favorite TUMI bagis the Alpha Companion Tote, which is showcased next to his creation.
MikeLewis– Actor & Model, Indonesia
Mike is one of Indonesia’s leadingactors and models. Born in Tokyo, the son of a Canadian diplomat, Mike has lived in Canada, Seoul, Bangkok and Beijing, but has now planted his roots firmly in Jakarta.
Mike’s installation is a beauti-ful collage photowall inspired by one of his most memorable trips around Indonesia. In front of the photowall, a cardboard cut-out of Mike is displayed alongside his chosen TUMI ALPHA 2 travel case.
Ung Yiu Lin– Designer, Malaysia
Ung is the creator, owner and de-signer of Malaysian homegrown luxury fashion labels KLutched andShoesShoesShoes. With a passion for fashion and travel, Ung looks forinspiration everywhere she goes –from everyday journeys about town to trips abroad.
For her TUMI installation, Ung was inspired by a memorable journey to Phuket with her daughter and has creatively decorated her TUMI travel case with beach-themed souvenirs from her trip.
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PhamHoaiNam– Photographer, Vietnam
Pham is a freelance photographer with a love of traveling and explo-ing things that are new, eye- -catch-ing and beautiful. A talented fash-ion photographer, Pham has shot numerous campaigns and was on the judging panel of Vietnam’s Next TopModel. His creative slogan is: “All rules are to be broken”. Pham’s installation is inspired by a trip to Odessa, Ukraine and features what he saw and fell in love with there. The photos he took are printed on cloth with drawings by hand on top.
The installation is a message ofhopeforpeaceinOdessa.Pham’schosen travel companion, theTUMIALPHA2 travel case sits infrontofthecreativedisplay.
Joel Neoh– Entrepreneur, Malaysia
Joel is the Vice President of Grou-pon Asia and oversees the deal- of- the- day website in over 12 Asian countries. Constantly traversing back and forth across the continent for both business and leisure, Joel has creatively adapted his TUMI ALPHA 2 case to feature a tailor made workspace in the bottom compartment and a personal spacefull of photos and travel souvenirs in the top compartment–a nod toJoel’s personal work life balance. His favorite travel companion, his TUMI Arrivé De Gaulle travel case, is displayed next to his creative in-stallation.
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FreemanLau– Designer, Hong Kong
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Free-man has worked in creative design for more than 30 years. He is the founder of KL&K Creative Strategies and is cur-rently working on a project to explore design themes for the site of Hong Kong’s old Kai Tak airport. Freeman’s installation is inspired by how travel enriches people’s daily lives. Travel enables connection and contact with new people from around the world. His inter- -connected TUMI ALPHA 2 travel cases show how people can connect and touch each other’s lives if they travel with an open mind. Freeman’s favorite TUMI bag, the Al-pha Bravo Knox Backpack is displayed next to his installation.
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Interview by Peggy Lui ∫ Text by Carmen Au
Photo: Jenny HoPhotos courtesy of LI & Co.
YILINE by LI & Co. is the pinnacle of the conscious coupling between art and
design. Founder and architect, Johnny Li communicates uniqueness and indi-
viduality through the design of spaces and furniture that complement their
intended functions and speaks to our five senses: the sight, the sound, the
touch, the scent and the thought. A strong believer in simplicity, elegance and
parallelism, Johnny talks about inspirations, challenges and entrepreneurship.
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WhatmakesLI&Co.unique?
We see design in terms of fine art and fused the two together. Space and furniture are our form of expression. That’s what makes us unique, amalgamating elements of interests and ex-plore the chemistry created. Of course, sometimes it works and other times it doesn’t but we embrace the adventures along the journey.
Wheredoyoudrawyourinspiration?
I am a visual person and I love watching movies. The way that stories are told through images influences me a lot. We create stories through our furniture and furnishings. For instance, I along with my partner David designed a chair for a couple in Tokyo. The chair becomes a stool when you flipped it over. The idea came from images of the decadent 1920’s when Shanghainese ladies played mahjong on functional yet stylish “mahjong” chairs. That period signified the mixing of cultures and the new China. It is a rich part of modern Chinese history that I am hoping we can experience again.
WhydidyoustartYILINE?
LI & Co., a design studio in the business for over 15 years, has created countless pieces for clients’ interiors from artwork to carpets to furniture. We’d like to infuse our artistry in a lifestyle collection, bringing it to a bigger audience because in the past, most of our pieces were commissioned by corporate clients such as Blanc de Chine, Puyi Optical and the Shangri-La Hotels. So we brought our first retail collection to PMQ.
WhatdoesthenameYILINEmeantoyou?
Yi (pronounced YĪ) is the numeral ONE in Chinese. Its written form “一” in the shape of a short line or stroke, is the simplest and purest Chinese character. As simple as a line might be, its possibilities are endless. I am intrigued by its form, elegance and suggested parallelism. “一” evokes thoughts that go be-yond the physical appearance. I love to look at the rich story or journey in parallel to the form.
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WhatchallengesdidyoufaceinsettingupYILINE?
PMQ being such an iconic project involving the Hong Kong Government, NGOs and creative industries, we knew that meant serious business. The panel were looking for high-caliber designers and “create-preneurs”. All applicants had to go through the press. Brand story, business plan and proposal, interviews were all part of the assessment process. We had done many retail branding projects for our clients but with YILINE, it was the first time we had to do it for ourselves. We sat down with our partners at the drawing board, discussing what YILINE is and what it represents. The rest just took off from there.
Tellusabouttheshortfilmthatyouproduced.
Art and design are intertwined in most of our designs. We see cinema as a form of art, just like collages and furniture. From our perspective, cinema is another medium to explore architecture and its relationships with the ob-servers. The film is also to celebrate the launch of YILINE.
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Whatisthestorybeingtoldbytheshortfilm?
Like all things we do, we begin with the little steps of One, two and three, giving notice to a journey in the making. The narrative story is the 5 elements: earth, wood, water, fire and metal which are essen-tial to the cultivation of life and experiences. You can see the parallelism in art and design. Our de-signs begin with a fundamental story, which often is based on history. The end product is shaped by the journey of experiences; these experiences are a collective of an individual’s five senses. How do you define yourself as an architectandentrepreneur?
My art school, the Rhode Island School of Design definitely has influenced me. It provided a rich envi-ronment with lots of creative freedom, opening my eyes to look at my own journey differently. Being an American born Chinese also affects how I han-dle these two roles. I am so proud of my heritage and the opportunities that my parents had given me, growing up in the US. And then work took me to London, Vienna and here. This journey has in-fluenced what I am creating and at the same time, shaping YILINE into what it is today.
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When East Meets Westinterview by: Peggy Lui/Jenny Ho
Text by: Jenny Ho/ Rita LawPhotos by Jenny Ho
Photos courtesy of Maximal Concepts
Maximal Concepts hospitality group opened their first Chinese restaurant in town – Mott 32. It is located at the basement of Standard Chartered Building and is full of mystery. Those who are familiar with New York may wonder if this is the Chinese store on 32 Mott Street. The restaurant’s name is taken from the oldest Chinese general store that was opened on 32 Mott Street, New York in 1891. The store was an important hub for the earliest Chinese immigrants. Most of them faced discrimination and the store was the gathering place for the community to socialize and support each other. The owner of today’s Mott 32 in Hong Kong, Malcolm Wood, explained the inspiration for the restaurant wasn’t only drawn from New York, but was also drawn from the Hong Kong scene and culture. Mott 32 is a “East meets West” restaurant and combines all the spirits and elements of Hong Kong’s culture. “Hong Kong is a transient place. Over the last century, there have been a lot of immigrations and diverse influences from both the west and the east. Also, Hong Kong people are not being afraid to travel to other places. Mott 32 represents the myriad of cultural influences from both for-eigners and locals in Hong Kong.”
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A tribute to the glamorous period of Hong Kong dur-ing the 1940s with influences such as Art Deco, Jazz music, Chinese folk songs and opera, Hollywood and Kung Fung movies, etc., Mott 32 collaborated with award-winning interior designer Joyce Wang to cre-ate a modern Chinese restaurant with their special selection of materials and decorations. Wood, the key decorative element of a typical Chinese restau-rant, is included in the selection in addition to other contemporary elements like concrete walls, indus-trial metal chain chandelier, steel rod and plated ceiling, and marble table framed with stainless steel.
OrientalThe restaurant is hidden away from the core Central area. After descending the maze-like staircase with angled mirror panels along the wall, diners enter an elegant and stunning dinning space with two large octagon shaped architectural skylights that create a day and night ambience. Additionally, a large cus-tom-made duck oven and the air-drying duck fridge are also a part of the interior decoration. Diners can enjoy the chef’s demonstration in the semi-open kitchen while dining. There are also five private rooms in various sizes that can accommodate differ-ent functions.
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Each of the rooms is decorated aesthetically with concrete walls featuring Chinese
calligraphy, portrait paintings of the first Chinese American movie star, Anna May
Wong, metallic thread embroidery on hand-painted silk backdrop, delightful but-
terflies and floral wallpaper, vintage European pendent lamps and Chinese paint-
brushes mounted on the wall. The bar area is adjacent to the main dinning area and
divided by foldable wood screens. Various small cabinets are used as a backdrop just
like in a traditional Chinese medicine shop.
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Mott 32’s menu is designed by Malcolm and the executive chef, Mr. Fung.
Following their farm-to table philosophy and their desire to provide the
best to their customers, Malcolm and Mr. Fung spent over three months
to experiment with sourcing, cooking and tasting. To prevent the quail egg
in the soft quail egg sui mai from being overbooked, they calculated the
distance from the kitchen to the table. “We care about the quality of the in-
gredients. We care about where are they come from and how it is treated,”
said Malcolm. Most of their ingredients are from all over the world: Japa-
nese Kobe beef, South Australian lobster, Beijing ducks, Szechuan potatoes,
Spanish Teruel pork, etc. Malcolm shared their long process of choosing
the best ducks for their signature dish. They ordered twenty different ducks
from different countries and tried a variety of cooking methods. Finally,
their signature dish – Apple Wood Roasted Peking Duck came alive. Aus-
tralian Wagyu Beef with Mushroom and Potatoes and Aged Black Vinegar
Sweet and Sour Pork are not to be missed. Besides, their cocktails are also a
source of surprise to the guests. Novelty is infused into the drinks by using
Asian flavors like tea leaves and spices.
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Mott 32 offers traditional Chinese cuisine but
their creative modern cooking method and inti-
mate philosophy brings an unforgettable dinning
experience. Malcolm concluded our interview by
saying, “We would like to push Hong Kong further
along the path of creativity by offering a unique
restaurant that combines nice design, simple
menu, and good food with interesting cocktails.”
The path of creativity
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Hotel maisonFL
François Champsaur is behind the Hôtel Maison FL’s renovation which recently reopened in Paris near Place du Trocadéro. The establishment, well-known to Parisians, was looking tired so its owners decided to commission him with the redevelopment, refurbishment and decor.
The client agreed to a bold architectural plan to redesign the premises to transform it into a large open space and flood the lobby and function rooms with light. All the rooms were given a breath of fresh air with a major revamp.
The Art Deco building has become the perfect setting to showcase a very modern take on what interior design stands for with work in graphic design, ornamentation and incredible attention to detail in terms of furniture, layout, lighting, carpets etc. The dialogue between the powerful setting and François Champsaur’s resolutely modern approach creates a comfortable, elegant and vibrant atmosphere. Artisan work also gives this renovated hotel its very own personality cemented by French expertise.
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The typical turn of the century façade was partly redesigned on the ground floor to create a pale stone framework to contrast with the black graphic design around the large bay windows on the ground floor.
Visitors enter the hotel via a spacious lobby adorned with engraved wood on the walls, whitewash paintings, a gilded ceiling and terrazzo and mosaic floor.The stone and gold mosaic ribbons on the floor unfurl to lead visitors from the lobby to the restaurant and bar or to the lifts up to the rooms.
The reception desk is a beautiful example of modern ironwork in the form of a curved patinated and varnished copper leaf. A large tan leather sofa with lacquered black feet designed by François Champsaur sits against a black steel and glass partition to provide view of the restaurant’s dining room.
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The restaurant lounge, bar and function room stand in a row and all have large bay windows with views outside. The entire ground floor is a tobacco-coloured oak post and beam structure. Plaster ceilings adorned with gold leaf set the tone.
A handmade, free, open, vibrant design and colourful oversized rug on the floor brings energy to the room. A leaf pattern, the ultimate plant design, brings the space to life. The piece is tailor-made in hand-knitted wool. Reproductions of an Ignacio Gardella sofa complement the seating designed by François Champsaur in brown, ochre and natural leather in this spacious and light space. The marble marquetry tables add the finishing touch to the design. The lighting changes to suit different times of the day.
Pouenat Edition wall lighting in curved copper are polished on the outside and pati-nated on the inside.At the rear, a black engraved glass bar has been designed by the Ateliers Guillaume Saalburg.
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An enormous woven oak headboard has been treated like a piece
of furniture to provide the room’s focal point. The bathroom is
swathed in wide rows of black, gold and white glass tiles. Nestled
in an alcove, the bath gives a sense of cosiness.
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The30,000sq.ft.fitnessclub has made Central its home for more than 11 years. It has recently finished its renovation to upgrade its gymnasium, spa, indoor swimming pool and studio facilities. Since sport is about how persistent you are, Seasons Fitness exemplifies this belief, working continuously to enhance the client experience.The streamlined reception area is simple yet sophisticated, making people feel welcome. Provided with towels and workout kit, exercise cannot be easier.
Entering the 10,000 sq. ft. gymnasium in Seasons Fitness, a vast range of facilities is displayed, including a boxing ring, 150 fitness different types of equipment. Going to the gym is no longer just for body building; it includes disciplines such as core strength and flexibility training. Therefore functional zones and stretching areas are also provided to help people achieve different training goals. The lady’s area provides a private zone for sweating beauties. Situated next to the gemstone of Central, the Hong Kong Park, Sea-sons Fitness provides you the unbeatable green scenery, making fitness training there a mind-soothing treat.The new Life Fitness’s “Discover SE treadmill” is connected to the Internet to cater to gym-goers’ needs, be it a personal cardio monitoring, a cool music video accompanying your pace or a connection with your smartphone or Apple device for urgent business email response and battery charge up.
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Fitness intown (Hong Kong)
Want to meet some new people while you exercise? Two studios with group classes scheduled daily from 7am to 9pm make meeting new friends who share a love of fitness easier. From Yoga and dance to kick boxing, Seasons Fitness adds new classes monthly for a more flexible schedule. Every Thursday evening, runners gather at the outdoor running club for routes ranging from Bowen Road and Old Peak Road to Central Pier coast, appreciating the city’s dazzling night scene and cool breeze under the guidance of a trainer with at least eight years’ worth of coaching experience.
Equipped with top facilities and excellent environment, what makes Seasons Fitness stand out is their many experienced trainers. Twenty-five certified trainers are all certified to NASM – National Academy of Sports Medicine. Being a professional trainer is just one of their many roles, as they are all genuine sport enthusiasts: golf, basketball, jogging, cycling or boxing, you name it, they know it. Which muscles to be strengthened for better golf performance? Why is training hamstring as important as training quadriceps for riding bike? They know it, because they do it.
The recently completed renovation turns Seasons Fitness into a relaxing resort style health club. After a vigorous workout, facilities such as a sauna and steam room are regarded as “standard” nowadays; however, Seasons Fitness goes the extra mile in providing a relax room with long chairs for clients who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, making the whole fitness experience complete.
SeasonsFitness3rd Floor, ICBC Tower, Citibank Plaza, 3 Garden Road, Central, Hong KongEnquires: www.seasonsfitness.com Tel: 2878 6288
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THE DIAMONDIN THE ANDES
The winemaking history of Argentina has to stretch back to 450years ago. The cuttings of
vines were brought from Chile to Mendoza Province in 1557. Nowadays, Argentina is one
of the most rapid growing regions among the New World producing countries, in terms of
expanding the production areas as well as introducing new grape varieties. It is now the fifth
largest wine-producing country in the world, with production volume higher than Australia,
Chile or South Africa. The main reason is because of having a very strong domestic demand,
combined with a growing international market due to the good quality of wines they have
been producing. Argentina has continuously improved their wine quality to reach interna-
tional standard, and decreased the reliance on bulk wine for local market.
PHOTO COURTESY: BODEGA DIAMANDES
ARGENTINA’S LATEST JEWEL
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Malbec is particularly successful in the country. Most of the vineyards and wine growing regions in Argentina are lying close to the Andes at 600m or above sea level as a series of irrigated oases, on a region that otherwise is desert. Mendoza province is the wine capital of Argen-tina, with winemaking and wine-producing dominating and accounts for over 70% of wine production of the country. The vineyards are planted in true desert condi-tion. However, the snow-melt water from the mountain range and the high altitude have created the perfect conditions to the region for top quality grape produc-tions, no matter red or white, and of course Malbec is one of them. The Uco Valley (Valle de Uco) features the highest altitude among all the sub-regions, which helps to retain the acidity and freshness of the wines. The reds from Uco Valley have the best ageing potential
Winnie Ng
Editor of merci wine and coffee section
WSET Level 3 Now a register tutor in ERB wine course
in the region, recognized as the future for top-quality wines from Mendoza and Argentina.
The birth of DimaAndes was not just all out of a sudden. Alfred-Alexandre and Michèle Bonnie, owners of the re-nowned Grand Cru Classé Château Malartic-Lagravière, and its neighboring Pessac-Léognan Château Gazin Roc-quencourt, had lived in Buenos Aires between 1968 and 1970. They loved the country and missed it a lot after going back to France. The arrival at Clos de los 7, a ven-ture undertaken by a group of French winegrowers, be-gan to materialise when Alfred-Alexandre and Michèle travelled to Mendoza in 2003 to study the possibility of joining the project with their partners, attracted by Michel Rolland. The Bonnie family became part of this Argentinean adventure in 2005.
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The architecture of the winery is inspired by the name DiamAndes, which arose from a fusion between the words
"Diamond" and "Andes", the mountain range that frames the building and surrounding landscape. The name came
one day when Alfred-Alexandre and Michèle were enjoying an asado lunch at the “Laguna del Diamante” (a lake situ-
ated at 3000m high in the Andes Mountains): “When I saw the image of the Maipó volcano reflected in the lagoon, I
joined these 2 words together….
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Though originally from Southwest of France, Malbec is better suited to Argentine soil than any other varieties that make
Argentina is known as the place producing the finest Malbec wines. The wines of Bodega DiamAndes possess a specific
“personality”, based on the symbolic Argentine varietal, but with their own signatures. One of them is to seek "refined"
tannins to give a broad and complex flavor with a very long finish. The Bonnie family would like the wines to have a
European influence from Bordeaux- with a touch of elegance in style.
Everything is made for quality winemaking: Handed picking, handed double sorting after cooling the grapes in cold stor-
age chambers, complete gravity process (from the harvest to the bottle), fermentation in small temperature-controlled
stainless steel tanks, insulated with a polyurethane double jacket. The insulation system is unique in South America, it
is only used by very few wine cellars in the world, amongst them Vega Sicilia and Chateau Gazin Rocquencourt.
ARGENTINA TERROIR WITH BORDEAUX TOUCH
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Wine The Diamond in the Andes
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Like the best Châteaux in Bordeaux, Bodega DiamAndes have very few wines in its portfolio to
let consumers identify clearly the style of each wine - three red and three white in different price
segments. The first DiamAndes de Uco red was born in 2007 with Gran Reserva production, with
a blend of 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon ageing 24 months in French Oak Barrels. In
2008 vintage, the Gran Reserva is with 75% Malbec and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon to give a more
expressive character of Malbec with its fruitiness.
Appearance: Deep purple-black colour
Aroma & Palete: Perfume and elegant. Floral violet, rich and dense ripen black berries is shown
together with sweet oak, liquorice, spices and a hint of mineral. Full bodied with good acidity
and medium tannin.
Conclusion: Surprisingly elegant and attractive wine, especially with the ripen berries aroma.
The sweet fruitiness has made the wine more approachable. Cabernet Sauvignon has given the
wine more complexity and layers. The wine has enough tannin for ageing ability. Ready to drink
now till 2016. Versatile in food pairing, can fits from roasted and stewed beef or game to braised
lamb, stews, sausage, mushrooms, and barbecue sauce. Can also pair with hard cheeses and
pasta with tomato cream sauce.
Enquiries: www.diamandes.com
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We have been introducing various wines in the past issues. In this issue we will be talking about something different- a whisky-based liqueur.
You may think of a similar term, liquor. However, liqueur and liquor are two different things and are not interchangeable. Both liqueur and liquor are alcohol beverages. One big difference between them is the sweet pal-ate- liqueurs are sweetened spirits with flavours like cream, herbs, spices or flowers are added. The alcohol content can range from a low 15 percent (30 proof) to 55 percent (110 proof). Rum, whiskey, brandy, and other liquors can serve as a base spirit for liqueurs. Liquors are alcoholic beverages made from distillation of grains or plants under alcoholic fermentation. Sugars are mostly fermented and converted into alcohol during the process, resulting in the palate of the drinks not being sweet. Flavours like herbs can be added usually after distilling through a steeping process.
Fireball is a Canadian invention and has been getting popular in recent few years. The story began in the mid-1980s. Winters are cold in Canada and people are seeking for something to warm up themselves, especially those going for outdoor activities. At one of the coldest winters in Canada, a mixologist turned mad scientist accidentally created a permanent solu-tion to frostbite. The Master Distiller was experimenting with new ways to push the heat limit, and some might say he went a bit too far. Sparks and fireworks suddenly appeared. Still, being fearless (and under an impossible deadline), he mixed a cinnamon concoction with his smoothest whisky, just taking a shot in the dark, and felt so nice with the taste. Fireball was then born to the world.
Photo courtesy: Marco Wines & Spirits HK Ltd & Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
A Taste of Heaven & Hell
A Feeling of Love & Hate, Hot & Cold
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LiquorFIREBALL CINNAMON WHISKY
A round and slightly sweet medium body can be described with hot spicy cinnamon, ginger and mineral flavors. It gives you extreme feelings when you taste it- sweet candies, dessert and delicious like in heaven, but the alcohol (33%) and hot spiciness burns like in hell. You will have both love-and-hate feeling towards it. Fireball is best served neat or on the rocks, and can also be added in cocktails and even in coffee.
Just go for such an unforgettable experience and you would fall in love immediately!
Enquiries: www.macroasia.com +852 3191 2001
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Cool Down with GourmetIced Coffee RecipesIn and Out of the Home
This summer Nespresso introduces a series of iced cof-
fee recipes to enable indulgent moments to quench
the heat and cool down throughout the warm summer
months! Nespresso Iced Coffee Recipes can be enjoyed
at both Nespresso boutiques, or can be created easily at
home – just like a skilled barista!
Nespresso CreatesSummer Gourmet
Iced Coffee Recipes
AUGUST 2014 PROMOTION
From now to August 31 2014, visit the Nespresso boutiques and purchase 15 of your favorite Grand Cru sleeves, and receive a compli-mentary Citiz Tavel Mug for the ultimate coffee experience on the go!
Upon purchase of 5 Grand Cru sleeves, enjoy 40% off the Totem cap-sule dispenser for a complete Nespresso experience.
Nespresso is also offering a $300 discount on the popular PIXIE range, so take home your favourite pick and try out the coffee recipes!
Nespresso in Hong Kong:
IFCboutique ElementsboutiqueShop 1058, level 1, ifc Mall, Shop 1093, level 1, Elements, Central, Hong Kong Austin Road West Kowloon, Hong Kong
Call Nespresso toll free on their customer service numbers(800 968 821) or visit them online at www.nespresso.com
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Tofu Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients (For 1 Person)
Photo & recipes by: Kaman Yip
Bake Aubergine, Tofu Quinoa Bowl (serve in warm)
kaman
Red & White Quinoa x 2cupsChinese Aubergine x 1 slim one
Fried Tofu in cubes (Hakataya brand from city super ) Mint & Parsley - chopped handfully
Sesame oil or olive oil Balsamic vinegar
Lemon juice (Half lemon squeeze )
How to make it
Rinse mixed quinoa and cook in rice cooker(According to your adjustment & rice cooker instruction for quick option )
Slicing auberginen, sprinkle pink sea saltBaked for 15 mins in 180-200c in oven or grill setting on oven proved plat until soft.
Placing some pre-made tofu in last 5 mins in together till crispy and hot.
Once all cooked, mix all ingredients; quinoa, aubergine & tofu together in a bowl,drizzling oil of your choice or both, little balsamic , lemon juice & herbs.
Voila! Enjoy your summer bowl !
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Summer TreatsBlueberry Cheesecake Crumble
By Jenny Ho
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Ingredients for 2 persons)
Crust and Topping75g Marie biscuits50g unsalted butter (melted)
Filling125g cream cheese block (softened)50g brown sugar or white granulated sugar1 egg (room temperature)1/4 fresh lemon juice1 tbs. fresh lemon zest1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract40g fresh blueberries
Directions1) Preheat over to 180 degrees C. Line a baking tray with foil.
2) Make the crust: Crush the biscuits into crumbs. 2/3 combines with melted butter and 1/3 leave it for topping. Spread the crust mixture into the prepared tray evenly. Put into fridge about 30 minutes.
3) Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon zest with a electric mixer until thoroughly combined. Add egg, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
4) Pour 1/2 the cheesecake filling into the crust tray and place some blueberries on top. Pour the remaining filling and sprinkle the crust topping evenly.
5) Bake for 40-45 minutes until cheesecake has set up. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack and then refrigerate for few hours to set.
Blueberry Cheesecake Crumble
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