MAISON&OBJET Americas
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a s i a m&O m&O quently turned to solutions that combine state-of-the-art techniques with traditional craftsmanship for a new, harmonious aesthetic. The environmentally conscious work of New Zealand – based furniture designer David Trubridge was just one example. Representing a myriad of global cultures, the exhibitors in the Interior Decoration section defned their points of view and styles with spaces that conveyed a mod- ern exoticism and told of far-off places. From stunning tableware and objets d'art to couture fragrance prod- ucts that enhance the sensory environment, this section inspired new ways to look at contemporary living. During Maison&Objet Asia, the fair partnered with Singapore Design Week to host a range of programs and events organized by the Singapore Design Council. They were open not only to the design community, but also to students, entrepreneurs, and anyone concerned with design thinking and innovation. Many of the events took place at the National Design Center, resulting in a multifarious gathering of creative industries. Located in Singapore's cultural district, Bras Basah.Bugis, the cen- ter became a vibrant nexus for the design community to exchange ideas and discuss projects. After its successful debut in 2014, Maison&Objet Asia returned to the Marina Bay Sands Resort this past March for another well-attended, boundar y- pushing show, this time with a theme that summed up Maison&Objet's global expansion with precision and poetry: Atmosphere. —e.c. n clockwise from left: NI LED Parasol 350 by designer Terry Chow, displayed by Foxcat Design; Alur lamps by Ong Cen Kuang, representing the concept of broken symmetry; Fire Line Automatic 3, an innovative bioethanol fireplace from Planika Studio. photography © foxcatdesign (parasols); gregoire ceva z (l amps) 36 m a i s o n - o b j e t. c o m