Last week marks the launch of the Ritz Carlton Residences in Bangkok. The architect is Ole Scheeren of the Office of Metropolitan Architecture (OMA). Ole was for a very brief period of time one of my tutors at architecture school but more interestingly, he is Maggie Cheung's equally gorgeous half.
For the launch of the Bangkok Ritz-Carlton Residences, the developer decided to showcase 2 designs - one by OMA and the other by David Collins. I wonder if it's because I've grown out of the avant garde, cool and aloof, slick and architectural interiors... But I unexpectedly fell in love with the David Collins interiors and found myself slightly disappointed with the OMA design. It is a collaboration with Alex Lamont, who is based in Bangkok and well-versed in quality furniture with a deep understanding the materiality of resources from the region. The brilliant collaboration was expressed in an array of dramatic marble, intriately designed floors, exotic wall coverings and leather furniture. Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures of the show units (although I am certain it would not be long before they would appear on the internet).
For now, I'll just like to introduce his works to you. David Collins is the interior designer behind some of London and New York's highly acclaimed interiors. David's interiors combine British luxe style with Hollywood glamour and are simultaneously simple and luxurious. He has designed many of London’s key bars and restaurants including the Blue Bar at the Berkley Hotel, The Artesian Bar at The Langham Hotel and The Wolsey on Picadilly as well as Nobu, Locanda Locatelli and the eateries at the National Gallery. Collins has increasingly been designing stateside in New York and counts Madonna as a residential client. Word is that he;s working on something in Shanghai and possibly getting a project in Singapore. Breath abated. But for now, here's some visual lust to share:
For now, I'll just like to introduce his works to you. David Collins is the interior designer behind some of London and New York's highly acclaimed interiors. David's interiors combine British luxe style with Hollywood glamour and are simultaneously simple and luxurious. He has designed many of London’s key bars and restaurants including the Blue Bar at the Berkley Hotel, The Artesian Bar at The Langham Hotel and The Wolsey on Picadilly as well as Nobu, Locanda Locatelli and the eateries at the National Gallery. Collins has increasingly been designing stateside in New York and counts Madonna as a residential client. Word is that he;s working on something in Shanghai and possibly getting a project in Singapore. Breath abated. But for now, here's some visual lust to share:
At Home with David
Private residence, London
The London NYC Hotel, Manhatten
Private residence, Kensington, London
Private residence, London
Penthouse, Tribeca, Manhatten
Dining with David
The Blue Bar, Berkeley Hotel, London
Nobu Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London
In Bed with David
David's private residence, London
very beautiful indeed! btw, do you know that scheeren is leaving oma to set up his own studio?
ReplyDeleteNo I don't actually. You're so clued in. It doesn't come as a surprise though. Especially in Asia, he's built up quite a name for himself already and have been spearheading OMA's Asia office for a while now...
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