Waxing lyrical by Anand Aithal's penthouse pool with decor by Marlaine Collins of Tantrum Interiors International;
A wooden statue of Krishna from Pakistan in the home of Janet and Ron Stride.
New Asian Style
Contemporary Tropical Living in Singapore
Jane Doughty Marsden
Photography by Masano Kawana
Chenggal louvres and low seating arrangement at the Lees' SCDA Architects' designed home.
Published by Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd
Copyright © 2002 Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd
Text © 2002 Jane Doughty Marsden, Photos © 2002 Masano Kawana
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ISBN: 978-1-4629-0661-1 (ebook)
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Editors: Kim Inglis, Jocelyn Lau
Design: mind, London
Photographic coordinator: Yaeko Masuda
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Cover: Burmese balau and two antique water jars provide the only strong colours in a minimalist house designed by Chan Soo Khian of SCDA.
Blushing 'rose of Sharon' blooms in gilded coconut husks in the Tongs' home designed by Justin Hill of Kerry Hill Architects, Singapore.
Contents
| 6 | Eastern Ideals, Global Directions |
| 12 | Tropical Modern |
| 14 | Spirit Level |
| 22 | First Resort |
| 30 | Far Pavilions |
| 36 | High Drama |
| 42 | Cottage Industry |
| 50 | Global Warming |
| 56 | Contemporary Ethnic |
| 58 | Double Vision |
| 66 | Colourful Character |
| 74 | Figuratively Speaking |
| 82 | Home Grown |
| 88 | Shop Talk |
| 96 | Zen Minimalist |
| 98 | Breathing Space |
| 104 | Empty Promise |
| 112 | Screen Play |
| 120 | Sliding Doors |
| 128 | Asian Retro and Recycled |
| 130 | Finishing Touches |
| 136 | Artistic Licence |
| 142 | Filial Factor |
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