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Compiling this issue has been such a thrill for us as it was done mostly on the fly. What was meant to be our annual Art issue has been pushed back two months to coincide with two major art events in town that have been put off until May in response to the Omicron surge. Not to mention the lockdowns, closure of some businesses and the fact that being homebound left us with no choice but to put production and interviews on hold. All of this meant a near complete redo of the issue which the team had been preparing for months. If there was anything we learnt from the ride, it was to roll with the punches, adjust to the unexpected and savour all the thrills that come with it. If…

GLOW UP Masiero’s new Iglù lighting collection by Oriano Favaretto is an interplay of weights, volumes, and geometries. Available in different sizes and finishes, the metal spheres suspended in mid-air diffuse light through a metal mesh that protects the light itself. The spheres are the luminous crown jewel fit for the most contemporary of homes. masierogroup.com A TASTY ADDITION McDonald’s has unveiled its new Shanghai headquarters in collaboration with Steve Leung Design Group. Spanning two floors, the 700 square-metre cube-shaped flagship restaurant known as the “Big Mac Cube” can accommodate more than 200 customers. Weaving together three key design elements – cube, warm colours and hidden smile – the brand has collaborated with CITIC Bookstore to launch a parent-child space combining coffee, a bookstore and a mini theatre for the first time. mcdonalds.com STANDING THE TEST…

01. NUOVO COLLECTION Bring a slice of Parisian into your workspace with the Parisienne Saint-Germain table lamp, designed by Régis Botta for Ozone Light. Taking cues from the street lights in Paris, the light bulb-shaped lampshade is semi-transparent to emit warm diffused task lights, perfect for when working long hours. 02. INDIGO LIVING A blend of retro and minimalistic, the Trento display cabinet by Indigo Living is unique in its own right. Made of American Poplar wood, the cabinet boasts a sophisticated colour combo of breeze black and dark root poplar that easily makes a statement piece in any room. On the lower section, the sliding cabinet doors add to its retro appeal. 03. ROCHE BOBOIS The CHISTERA Bridge chair by Roche Bobois is a design-forward addition to any study. Designed by Marcello Ziliani, it…

Two years of the pandemic has stirred the compelling urge for some adventures and spontaneity in us. Never before have we yearned for a renewal so imperatively but what we have somehow forgotten is that such a coveted mood booster can easily be found by adding bold colours and dramatic shapes in our living space. Channel joy and optimism into your home with dynamic colours of cadmium yellow, azure or magenta pink that connote a burst of playfulness and rejuvenation. Play off the vibrant hues with walls in clean, crisp white or ivory to keep the home light and versatile. For the more daring, try out accent or patterned walls in unabashed hues of dusky pink, olive green or even saffron that immediately bring your home to life. Accessorise the room…

Long gone are the days when we were told not to bring home unfinished work. As the city experiences another abrupt COVID outbreak – more daunting than ever by case numbers – many of us have little choice but to attune to working from home again. Between deadlines, meetings and phone calls, we may find ourselves struggling to stay focused and productive in a cosy cocoon where every piece of furniture seems to be coaxing us to take a rest. Two years of a pandemic has forever upended our work lives and for many has meant turning our living space into a new office, prompting us to rethink the way we curate our homes in the quest for more flexibility between work and home life. To some, a functional work zone at home…

When interior designer Ian Ngai took on a residential project at Larvotto in Ap Lei Chau, little did he know he’d have to find common ground between a couple’s polarising aesthetic preferences. Spread across 1,200 square feet, this Southern district space is home to a couple in their late 30s, who lived in Canada for many years before returning to Hong Kong. They tapped Apollo Design HK to renovate the newly purchased apartment. “Whereas the husband tends towards classic opulence, the wife prefers a home that is more contemporary and minimalist,” says Ngai, who heads up Apollo Design HK’s creative team. “Clients always have their own tastes and requirements. It’s the designer’s job to accommodate and include the ‘must-haves’ of everyone involved.” The idea was to craft a show flat-style home that was both…