Asia & The Gulf Home & Apartment Trends Asia Home & Apartment Vol. 30/11 | Page 4

6 66 contents 6 CONTEMPORARY HOMES Sound of water This lakeside home is shaped by a tricky site, the views and a quest for airy living spaces 6 From inside out Wide openings, century-old rain trees and the use of natural materials ensure this contemporary Singapore home is at one with nature 34 16 On a clear day Designed with a central glass entertaining pavilion, this new house in the Hollywood Hills has an expansive view back to the city 90 26 SPOTLIGHT ON MALAYSIA It’s a buyer’s market in Malaysia, with landed properties and projects with exceptional locations, amenities, security and a high standard of finish creating the most demand, says the latest market report. We present a variety of such projects from throughout the country 66 INTERIORS & APARTMENTS Global reach International design influences and an adventurous approach to colour enliven this modern interior Cloud nine You can expect a designer to make a statement with his own apartment, and that’s precisely the case with this Miami high-rise project, which was designed to maximise light and space 84 66 76 OUTDOOR LIVING Party paradise This substantial reinvention and expansion is all about family togetherness and creating a great place to entertain Painting a picture These indoor and outdoor pool settings call to mind other times and places 90 Anyone for cocktails? Like a five-star island resort, this residential landscape offers a tranquil escape amid a tropical rainforest – just minutes from the city 100 86 94 INDEX