More than 7,000 guests gathered at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands for the third annual Maison&Objet Asia fair in March. The event is an extension of Paris’s design and lifestyle showcase and featured curated collections of furniture and upscale décor. A number of Asian designers were able to display their talent at the exhibition.
Maison&Objet’s expansion into Asia started three years ago. This move signifies not only the presence of a mature market, but also an overall paradigm shift. Interior architects and designers from Asia have always been important and are now able to enjoy a level of creative freedom and global prominence that was once thought to be unobtainable.
Ed Ng, one of the two co-founders of Hong Kong-headquartered practice AB Concept, is known for conceptualizing interiors at five-star hotels that are contemporary, yet deeply rooted in local traditions. His firm helped craft a geometric interior inspired by ancient Chinese philosophical principles that incorporated modern elements such as a LED-illuminated catwalk at W Beijing Chang’an.
Another design group displayed at the event was BLINK Design Studio who has worked with luxury hospitality clients. Under the guidance of founder Clint Nagata, the company is able to create unique interior spaces with a cohesive narrative. Melia Bali and the Regent Xi’an are just a few of the properties in their impressive portfolio.
Some of the most exciting developments in the region are coming from a new generation of designers, many of whom were educated abroad and draw on a wide range of stylistic influences. Denny R. Priyatna, Melvin Ong and Sittichai Ngamhongtong all earned recognition at the first Maison&Objet Asia in 2014. They continue to produce slick, smartly created home accessories and were once again on display at the exhibition this year.
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