WHBC Architects’ concrete tropical box embraces the lush jungle and manages to blur the lines between inside and outside.
Like luxury cars, designer handbags, and high end mechanical watches, palatial homes are often built to telegraph wealth. Its size, locale, and contents are brandished like a kind of status symbol to communicate to the world at large that “i’ve made it!” Nonetheless, even in a city with its fair share of conspicuous consumers like Kuala Lumpur, there are those who place importance on other values. A wonderful example of this backlash of bigger-is-better, and rejection that flash-is-best, is the Chempenai House, an intimate, almost minimalistic dwelling designed by WHBC Architects. The house displays an adherence to modernist principles, as well as an affinity with their immediate surroundings.
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THE NEW KENZO
Kenzo Takada, who retired from fashion more than 20 years ago, is now channelling his creative juices into styling homes and interior design. Despite the change, the 80-year-old innovator, who remains rooted in his design philosophy, discusses his legacy and the recurring Japanese influences on his bodies of work.
TRANSFORMATIVE DESIGN
Despite its odd layout, this homeowner managed to incorporate all his family’s needs and achieve a luxurious look, too.
THE ART OF LEATHER CRAFTSMANSHIP
Expert in the leather business, Franco di Fonzo shares more about Frag’s legacy and the future of the furniture industry.
MODERN LUXURY
Understated and classy interiors set the backdrop for this home with its collection of iconic designer furniture. Finds out more about its design strategies.
FUN AND PLAY
Playful touches within this spacious apartment stimulate the imagination. Take the personal tour.
STYLING A KITCHEN: TRADITIONAL VS MODERN AESTHETICS
Standardised designs or aesthetics are no longer applicable to the modern kitchen. However, creating a stylish one that suits your personality is not an impossible task, especially with the availability of different worktop materials, kitchen systems, and furnishings available in the market today! Transform larger or small and compact kitchens into a stylish one with intimate cosy cottage vibes while giving a contemporary spin to the traditional French look!
KITCHEN HEROES
Food is the window to the soul, and few understand few understand that as well as these amazing women who have thrived and built a reputation for themselves in the industry. They share their journey with us, what drives their passion for food, and reveal the intricate web that ties food to family.
FAMILY TIES
Good design and communication was key to Greyson Tan’s comprehensive handling of this design and project.
DIVIDE AND CONQUER
Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning thriller Parasite masterfully portrays the striking differences between the lives of those who have, and those who have not.
Head Out Of 2019 With An Epic New Year Bash!
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