{Why don’t we go to Singapore for some design inspiration? Hong-Kong based Andre Fu of AFSO de

{Why don’t we go to Singapore for some design inspiration? Hong-Kong based Andre Fu of AFSO designed Singapore's  Fullerton Bay Hotel. At least the lobby and restaurants. When I was collecting the images, I found the look of the suites looked inconsistent with the look of the lobby and restaurants. I discovered the suites were designed by LCL Architects. I wish the language that Fu started in the common spaces were continued in the suites to be honest… I love the triangulation/prismatic imagery.} “The hotel is designed to entice the feel of a highly individualized, stately residence,” remarks Fu, who designed the hotel’s arrival experience and its three signature restaurants. “With an intention to create a modern colonial hotel that pays tribute to the bygone era, I purposely have conjured a sense of refinement throughout the design and ambience of the hotel. The resulting design reflects colonial heritage that has been reinterpreted in a deeply rooted yet distinctly sensual and lush setting.” Positioned alongside an impressive 6-m.-wide indoor promenade, paved in bespoke marble mosaics with Moroccan patterns, is The Landing Point, the hotel’s lounge du jour. In hues of aqua green and lilac, it features a 13-m.-long bar, a spacious outdoor terrace, and a chic indoor lounge area, highlighted by a stunning multifaceted ceiling pendant. The historical context and the juxtaposition between the new and old is further elaborated in the hotel lobby at the far end, where Fu used vintage nautical maps and contemporary art to reflect both the heritage and modernity of the Lion City.The modern brasserie Clifford, illuminated by dramatic 10-m.-high, floor-to-ceiling windows, is furnished with layers of theatrical salons adorned by the French paneling and herringbone oak tiles; the rooftop bar Lantern offers Mediterranean charm with an inviting palette of rustic sienna and olive green. The skyroof is highlighted by a sleek iconic bar, tastefully crafted with swirling bronze fins in the shape of a glowing lantern that sets against the panoramic views of the city.The new Fullerton Bay Hotel comprises 100 guestrooms, five individually themed suites, and a luxurious Presidential Suite, all designed by LCL Architects. “Our concept was for a contemporary and timeless design that would embody the amazing legacy of Singapore and its people,” says Christina Chew, director of LCL Architects. “We hope that guests will appreciate the modernity of our designs yet feel the subtle historical and cultural references we have woven discreetly into the interior palette.” The hotel suites were designed in two major generic themes to reflect Singapore’s resident cultures, namely Chinese, Malay, Indian, Peranakan and Colonial. The odd-numbered floor rooms were designed in an Asian style with rosewood, light marbles, and silver and steel accents used throughout. The even numbered floor rooms were designed with a more classically European theme, reminiscent of colonial days, where burlwood, dark marbles, and gold accents were used. In order to create “a unique, memorable and authentic experience,” all rooms are embellished with bespoke artwork and antiques alongside “signature” fabrics in a style and color unique to their ethnic theme. For example, the Chinese-themed Robinson Suite is fitted with feature wall panels made of silk in the Chinese “urns” pattern, while the Indian-themed Shenton Suite is adorned with a framed contemporary Indian textile composed of velvet, embroidery, and sequins. -- source link

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