Creative Home X » issue 061/091

The Ritzy Madge Mansions

Creative Home X — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:00:43 +0000

5 July 2011,
Named for the street on which it is located, madge mansions redefines luxurious generational living. A blend of tranquility with generous canopy of green landscaping, this luxurious residence is carefully intended to foster a closer nature connection between you and tropical living.

Madge Mansions defines opulent, posh city living, an extravagant palatial residences in the sky. Tucked away in a quiet enclave along the embassy row of Kuala Lumpur’s central business district, the 52-unit condominium development offers privacy respite from the buzz of city life, while being close to the city’s fine lifestyle offerings.

Madge Mansions is a development of cabana and typical premium condominiums and duplex penthouses that resides on over two acres of landscaped gardens and lush courtyards, and is protected by a comprehensive 3-tier security system. It is low density, with only 52 signature suites – each with a private dip pool, spacious lanai.

With an understanding that the ideal Madge Mansions resident expects no less than designer fittings and best materials, Gamuda Land has paid great attention to detail in ensuring that life at Madge Mansions would be an experience like no other. Madge Mansions’ heritage homes bring home the lost values of a worthy era. With units that start from 3,900 sq ft expanding up to 8,300 sq ft, Madge Mansions allows generations of residents to reside under one stately roof. With discreet layouts, Madge Mansions connect families without sacrificing privacy.

Construction began in 2011 and is scheduled to be completed in Jan 2014. Gamuda Land, the property arm of Malaysia’s leading engineering and construction group Gamuda Bhd, proudly announced that it will offer At Your Service, a professional butler service. Exclusive to Madge Mansions, At Your Service is the first-of-its-kind personal butler service, offering chauffeur, chef, personal shopper, executive assistant and housekeeper services.

To meet residents’ needs and expectations whilst maintaining international levels of service, Gamuda Land will work with third party professionals and consultants, who will engage the relevant third-party service providers. For decades, Madge Road was home to generations of tycoons, diplomats and dignitaries in mansions where live-in butlers were commonplace. To return to that tradition, residents of Madge Mansions will have the option of engaging At Your Service’s team of professionals. The services include chauffeur, chef, personal shopper, executive assistant and housekeeper.

For example, with this service, residents could avoid the hassle of going to the cleaners. At Your Service could have their shirts pressed and suits dry cleaned. If residents are looking to host a dinner party, At Your Service will engage the right gourmet caterer, and coordinate with personal shoppers who would then select the best wines and cigars for dinner guests. If a resident craves for a relaxing massage after a long business trip, At Your Service will be able to make him or her an appointment at a Balinese spa.

INFO
SHOW GALLERY
123, Jalan Maarof
Taman Bangsar, 59100
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
TEL
+603-2283 6077
+603-2283 2682
WEBSITE
www.madgemansions.com.my

Television Redefined

Creative Home X — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:00:24 +0000

4 July 2011,
The VIERA Invasion
The new 2011 model line-up sees Panasonic’s outstanding 3D technology extended to include more screen size options, as well as LED LCD TVs, on top of their renowned Plasma offerings. Combined with cloud-based VIERA Connect service, the VIERA introduced a completely unique and integrated TV experience. Stunning 3D playback, unmatched 2D image quality, device linking, web content and online communication can all be enjoyed in the living room on a large screen of VIERA flat-panel TV. The top-of-the-line VIERA VT series consists of two models, the 65-inch TH-P65VT30K and the 50-inch TH-P50VT30K. These two models feature a one-sheet glass design, giving it a sleek and extremely desirable form factor.
www.panasonic.com.my

Watch TV and get Smart
The LG LW5700 combines CINEMA 3D and Smart TV functions with a distinctive frame available in brown, purple or silver. In common with all LG’s top of the range 3D TVs, the LW5700 also packs Micro Pixel Control which allows for more precise and efficient control of individual LED blocks behind the screen. CINEMA 3D combine the first ‘flicker free’ 3D picture in the industry with comfortable, lightweight glasses, a brighter picture, more Flexible Viewing Positions and Wide Viewing Angle, making them the perfect sets for watching 3D with groups of family and friends. And with LG’s Smart TV’s simple Home Dashboard and Magic Motion Remote Control, LG’s Smart TV makes it easy to access a full array of premium online content, LG Apps and much more.
www.lg.com

DO IT RIGHT, DO IT SHARP
Standing at just 1.5 inches, the 60-inch AQOUS Quattron 3D TV LC-60LE925M uses Sharp’s breakthrough quad pixel technology. With the Quattron technology, a fourth colour, yellow was added to the conventional primary colour of red, blue and green to better reproduce colour resulting in a smoother more natural and vivid images. The LE925 also includes the X-Gen LCD panel, Frame Rate Enhanced Driving and LED backlight side mount scanning. The combination of these technologies results in the brightest 3D images (with glasses) and extremely low crosstalk, addressing a common problem of traditional 3D TV’s. With bass enhancer, SRS TruSurround HD™ and Yamaha 3D Surround, it completes your 3D viewing experience.

The Sharpest images on Blu-Ray
With Sharp’s 3D Blu Ray player, the AQUOS Quattron 3D TV found it perfect partner. Both match each other in term of beauty and brain. Partnering together, an AQUOS player and AQUOS TV are able to produce the most, natural, high-resolution picture with the AQUOS Pure Mode technology, achievable only by their HDMI connections. The slim BD-HP90S player will gladly sling out 3D and 2D Blu-ray pictures all day long and hooks up to BD-Live™ content via its in-built WIFI.
www.sharp.com.my

Electric Style

Creative Home X — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 03:00:43 +0000

3 July 2011,
Electronic gadgets and home appliances can be functional and trendy at the same time to complements your personal styles and your home concept.
Keep Cool Look Hot
While a fridge is a necessity, it doesn’t necessarily have to be boring. The Samsung RA19PT is not only a fashion statement of a flamboyant home appliance, but is also a functional tool with clever and convenient features that suites the modern lifestyle, adding a touch of chic to your home.
www.samsung.com/myz

Blade-Free Wonder
Surprise surprise, it’s a fan! Yes, the no-blades design of the Dyson Air Multiplier™ fan not only acts as a conversation-starter piece in your living space but also provides a smoother air flow than conventional blade-fan. Available in E.S.H electrical Store.
www.esh2u.com

Timeless Appeal
Simple yet classic, you can always rely on the iconic Swiss brand Mondaine to provide accurate timing in style. Get it from Gudang Damansara.
www.gudanghome.com/damansara

Colour My Life
Choose the right colour to express your mood at any time of the day with LivingColors by Philips. With a simple touchpad and low energy consumption, have fun finding the color of your life!
www.philips.com.my

Vibrant Sound
Design to marvel acoustically and aesthetically, the Tivoli Audio® PAL® (Portable Audio Laboratory®) is one portable radio that we won’t mind carrying around with us. It’s weather-resistant and is compatible with iPod and other players – great for outdoor picnic and party. Available in Gudang Studio.
www.gudanghome.com/studio

LG Cinema Experience

Creative Home X — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 03:00:06 +0000

2 July 2011,
Venue: Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre
Date: Thursday, 5th May 2011

LG Electronics has released their CINEMA 3D TV range, the TVs that combine the first ‘flicker free’ 3D picture in the industry with comfortable, lightweight glasses, a brighter picture, more Flexible Viewing Positions and Wide Viewing Angle, making them perfect sets for watching 3D with groups or family and friends. The CINEMA 3D glasses tip the scales at just 16 grams and have no electrical parts, so they are free of electromagnetic waves and never need to be recharged. And ensuring that viewers will never be short of 3D content to watch, LG’s CINEMA 3D range packs a brand new 2D to 3D conversion function, which delivers top quality 3D on the fly.
www.lg.com

Classic Beauty

Creative Home X — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:00:52 +0000

1 July 2011,
Choosing a suitable colour scheme infuses your home with your preferred ambiance.

Colours affect our mood and in this home, the bright colours obviously help to spread cheerful and affectionate vibes throughout the place. The predominant white colour creates a warm ambiance, enhanced by the suitable choice of lighting. There is also an interesting splash of vivid colours here and there, adding dimension to the different part of the space without coming out too strong.
The space downstairs is mostly used for socializing. Hence, it is bright with a simply layout of furniture. Upstairs, darker hues are used for a cooler ambiance, denouncing a more personal space. Wallpaper and headboards add character to the space, in addition to giving an indulgent feel to it.

INFO
ST CONCEPTS SDN BHD
TEL
+604-228 4332
FAX
+604-228 4332
EMAIL
snt_igd@yahoo.com

Branding + Feng Shui

Creative Home X — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:00:57 +0000

30 June 2011,
These two elements can be integrated into the design of a commercial office successfully.
1. The first thing you’ll notice are the cute blobs of colourful chairs in orange and maroon, welcoming you to sit down and make yourself comfortable.

2. Knowing that Sandy is big on Feng Shui, Eric created this ‘8’ cutout, featuring mangosteen pattern in one of the circulars. The maroon pillar is decorated with the logo of one of the XANGO products.

3. The perfect platform for branding. No matter in what direction a speaker stands, the guests will be able to see the logo behind him. Also, it is a good place for photographic sessions.

4. The wall with the bold XANGO sign and a poster of mangosteens provides a good photographic opportunity.

Regular users of the Federal Highway (from KL to Klang) will definitely notice a big orange signage bearing the words XANGO on Quattro West, next to PJ Hilton.
If you are impressed with the signage, wait till you go into its office. Decorated in their corporate colours of orange, maroon and silver, the office presents a very strong corporate image for visitors – you just know you are in a XANGO office. As a company that markets premium mangosteen juice through multi-level marketing, the office is designed to have a ‘feel-good’ and welcoming atmosphere, befitting the nature of the business of relationship-building.
Feng Shui in the office of an international brand? Sandy Lord, the country director for XANGO, is a believer in Feng Shui and by working closely with Eric Chin from Pryde Concept, they have successfully incorporated the elements into the design of the office without compromising on its functionality and layout.
Sandy even goes so far as to calculate the kua number of her staff and position their workstations in the right direction, in addition to setting the right time for the renovation work to start and the official opening of the office. According to her, it makes sense since the office is a place where income is generated; hence it’s important to “make sure it (design) is done the right way”. It seems to work as well, as distributors and staffs love the office and the place is as she said it “full of abundance.”
Eric, meanwhile, thinks that Sandy’s Feng Shui ideas are fairly modern and practical. Instead of letting it become a barrier, both of them discussed how they can incorporate the Feng Shui elements into the design. “It turns out pretty smooth; we only need to do minor amendments,” Eric relates.
“If you can meet their (clients) need, then they will be satisfied,” Eric explained how he turns clients’ idea to reality. And from the praises given by Sandy for Eric, it’s clear that she is pleased with what Eric has done for XANGO, creating a approachable office with a strong corporate identity.
INFO
PRYDE CONCEPT SDN BHD
No.30-3A, Jalan 1/116B
Sri Desa Entrepreneur’s Park
Off Jalan Kuchai Lama
58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
TEL
+603-7980 1233
FAX
+603-7980 0085
EMAIL
ebox@pryde.com.my

Jawbone Introduces Jambox

Creative Home X — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:00:56 +0000

29 June 2011,

Behold the JAMBOX, the first intelligent wireless speaker and speakerphone. Totally sophisticated and fits into the life of any urbanite, the JAMBOX quickly and easily connects with mobile phones, computers, tablets, iPod or any other Bluetooth device, allowing consumers to seamlessly stream and share music, movies, games, phone and conference calls anywhere – all wirelessly. Its two highly powerful acoustic drivers and ultra-small dome produce an audio spectrum almost as wide as the human ear itself.
JAMBOX is the only speaker in the world that gets smarter with time. It can be updated with apps, software and new features at Jawbone’s industry-first online platform, MyTALK. JAMBOX can also be personalized with voice and language options. This one-of-a-kind intelligence means JAMBOX will always be up-to-date with the latest and greatest technologies.
Without docks or cords, JAMBOX can be carried from room to room or thrown in a bag, delivering the freedom of pristine wireless audio. It comes in four stunning designs: Blue Wave, Black Diamond, Grey Hex and Red Dot. The full JAMBOX line is available immediately for RM748.00. JAMBOX is distributed in Malaysia by Brightstar Malaysia and is available at all major Brightstar authorized retail partners. Log on to www.brightstarcorp.com.my for the list of retail partners.

Everyone Prefers Nippon

Creative Home X — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:00:36 +0000

28 June 2011,
Venue: Ecoba Restaurant, Petaling Jaya
Date: Thursday, 12th May 2011

“Safer for my little ones”, “greater protection”, “endless choice of colours”, “easy to maintain”, “paint that lasts longer”, “100 per cent value for money” – These are some of the reasons why TV personalities Wardina and Azhar Sulaiman, MYFM DJ Wan Wai Fun, contemporary artist Ivan Lam and professional painter, Uncle Allan, choose Nippon Paint, Malaysia’s leading paint brand. The winner of countless consumer choice awards, Nippon Paint Malaysia today launched its ‘I Like’ campaign featuring testimonials by satisfied users nationwide about their experience with Malaysia’s leading paint brand.
In conjunction with the ‘I Like Nippon Paint’ campaign, all Malaysians have the chance to win a home makeover worth RM15,000. To participate, from 15 May to 15 June 2011, upload a photo of yourself in your home onto the ‘I Like My Home’ Contest Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nipponpaintblobbies) and complete the slogan ‘I like Nippon Paint because….’
www.nipponpaint.com.my

Poised For Elegance

Creative Home X — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:10:06 +0000

27 June 2011,
Enhanced by sleek furniture and embellishment, the living space is a dazzling visual image of modernity.

It is said that a home reflects our personal style and who we are. If that is the case, then the glossy display of this home portrays the homeowner as someone who has a preference for all things shiny and beautiful. The homeowner, Mr Ng, has chosen high-gloss furniture and embellishment for his 6-bedroom bungalow in Kota Kemuning, Selangor.
It would not be an over-statement to say that the home literally sparkles, with almost all the furniture made from high-gloss material. Aptly named Diamond collection, every piece emanates a diamond-like brilliance to the space, exuding a luxury ambiance and a glamorous aura. Available from NOVEL, the Diamond collection is inspired by the shape and cut of a diamond and is decorated with crystal embellishment. The collection is versatile for a seamless flow into any room and function.
NOVEL is no ordinary showroom. With an emphasis to help create your dream home, the experienced staff will help you create the right ambiance, matching furniture with lighting, wall covering and even oil painting! Besides the Diamond collection, NOVEL also has many other pieces that are equally impressive.

INFO
NOVEL FURNITURE SDN BHD
No. 39, Persiaran Industri
Bandar Sri Damansara
52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
TEL
+603-6277 9024
FAX
+603-6277 9025
EMAIL
customerservice@novelfurniture.com.my
WEBSITE
www.novel-malaysia.com.my

A Picturesque Palette

Creative Home X — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:00:01 +0000

26 June 2011,
Architects and designers SHH have brought together and led an all-star team – including furniture designer Stefan Bench, lighting designers PSLAB and Chelsea Flower Show double-gold medalist garden designer Kate Gould – to create two stunning new restaurant spaces within one of London’s greatest 20th century architectural landmarks, the Barbican Centre.

The Barbican Foodhall is a rectilinear space with three glazed sides and an outdoor terrace, now linked more strongly to the indoor space by the use of the same flooring – Cradley red brick pavers – and which looks out onto a row of fountains and the Barbican lake beyond. SHH’s overall design treatment for the space features an ‘honest and pure’ materials palette of mild steel, ceramic, glass and brick. The outdoor terrace features planting by Kate Gould, along with six of SHH’s ’urban tree’ steel umbrella units with inbuilt planters and seating ledges.
Lighting design is a major part of the design mix and the lighting company brought on board by SHH, PSLAB has created a spectacular site-specific treatment for the project. The result is a testament to a relationship created at a distance between the two companies, with the treatment developed without a single site visit until completion. Light fixtures were conceived to suit the ‘rough’ style of the building fabric and also to abide by the restrictions encountered within a listed building.

The first floor Barbican Lounge has material links to its ground floor sister space, but also boasts a very individual and bold design treatment in striking colours, including peacock blue/green banquette seating with red upholstered buttons; vintage 60s tables with murano glass tops and a variety of freestanding furniture in blue with splashes of green and red, including a Hans Wegner sofa. The touches of red, which also include the lacquered back panel of the new Stefan Bench/Helen Hughes chairs and a number of vinyl applications to glass panels, all makes reference to Chinese lacquer red, historically used as a reference colour throughout the Barbican Centre.
Perhaps the most stunning feature of the space, however, is the poured resin floor, also in peacock-green, created as an exact colour match of a summer photo taken of the outdoor Barbican Lake. In the bar area, the lighting designers inserted black steel hoops, each carrying a clear halogen bulb topped with a brass circular reflector, so that the brass reflector serves in reflecting and directing the light. The longitudinal perception of the bar is highlighted by the repetition of the hoop-like insertions and their reflection in the glass façade of the terrace, acting as a mirror.

INFO
SHH ARCHITECTS _ INTERIORS + DESIGN CONSULTANTS
1 Vencourt Place, Ravenscourt Park,
Hammersmith, London, W6 9NU.
TEL
020 8600 4171
TEL
020 8600 4181
EMAIL
info@shh.co.uk
WEBSITE
www.shh.co.uk