MAGAZINE CONTENTS
REGULARS
12 editor’s note
14 our favourite things beauty in detail
18 centrestage got game?
22 what’s new the latest products
30 new shops new school
32 random inspiration strange forces & hidden places
38 eco light staying afloat
44 hot seat shaping thoughts
52 snapshot til taught by pain
60 living proof the emotional link
66 details bits of sunshine
116 expert advice filming your windows
118 fave five let your party start the party!
120 living it out barcelona hola barcelona!
126 living it out borobudur journey of merit
132 be inspired villa naps
138 do-it-yourself follow the groove
142 garden treats a living fly trap
148 entertaining sweetly ever after
160 daydream syn-chromaticity!
GALLERY
156 sharp looking sharp
157 scandic wonders this little light
PROMOS
147 brandt cooking show
155 wink!
SPOTLIGHT
96 the wellness room
HOMES
72 in the open elegant design applies a contemporary brush to this apartment with minimal walls
78 going for glamour a swanky apartment flaunts ideas from both the east and the west
84 rooftop retreat see what happens when a penthouse big on space welcomes the outdoors
90 petite perfection a graceful combination of english and oriental flavours gives this home its unique, eclectic personality
earth bound
The idea of sustainable living has been gathering ground in the last few years. More and more we are seeing recycled (and recyclable) materials used in the design of new and cutting-edge products. ‘Energy efficiency’, ‘non toxic’, ‘flat pack’ and ‘Forest Stewardship Council certified’ are just some of the familiar terms that come attached.
It certainly seems that everyone is sitting up and taking notice. Buildings now come with green features such as solar panels, roof gardens and grey water recycling systems; designers are working with manufacturers to come up with new ways to make their products greener; and consumers are becoming more aware and more open to the options available to them.
All that said and done, it would be fair to say that we are still in the blooming stages. On a micro level, many heartening developments are taking place, but at a macro level, we are still feeling our way. Founding Director of WOHA Designs, Richard Hassell, has commented that we need to look beyond a few symbolic actions and approach the problem systematically (page 36). To that end, it’s encouraging to see new developments in Singapore such as the Marina Bay Residences and The Oceanfront @ Sentosa Cove – both recipients of the BCA Green Mark award – bear not just eco-friendly features, but also take into consideration environmental issues in the whole construction process as well as ways to encourage a whole eco-lifestyle (page 38).
Thinking about green issues also got us looking at ways to spend more time outdoors, close to nature. And of course, we think there’s no better way to do it than on a luxurious outdoor lounge or canopied bed with a cup of icy cool beverage in hand (page 124)!
We urge you to take time to smell the roses…
Janice Seow
Acting Editor
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