We continue our recap of the products, people and happenings at the Wan Chai design precinct.
December 3rd, 2013
Environmental concerns were the topic of the day at RocaConcepts
Guests were privy to water conservation strategies at RocaConcepts
RocaConcepts
The environment was the main focus at RocaConcepts as the showroom highlighted the various sustainable aspects of its products. Visitors were privy to impressive facts and figures when it came to how products from RocaConcepts were doing their bit in conserving the environment.
Mosaic art went big and bold at SICIS
Visitors could view pixel mosaics on the second floor of the SICIS gallery
SICIS
Mosaic tiles as wall art was what SICIS drove home at its showroom. On the ground floor, intricately put together glass murals were boldly swept across walls to great effect. Upstairs, glass pixel murals offered alternatives that were more restrained but no less sublime.
Varenna kitchens at the ViA Poliform/Varenna showroom did not disappoint
The scene was elegant and understated at Poliform
ViA (Poliform Varenna)
The impeccable ViA Poliform Varenna showroom on Wing Fung Street saw carefully put together home settings that were as understated as they were seductive. It perfectly exemplified why Poliform is one of the fastest growing design brands in the world right now. Alongside the furniture, Varenna kitchens appealed to the senses in every way.
Poltrona Frau displayed a kind of luxury that is understated and classy
A visitor trying out Poltrona Frau’s Dezza armchair
ViA (Poltrona Frau)
Just around the corner from the ViA Poliform Varenna showroom is the ViA Poltrona Frau showroom on Star Street. Impossibly elegant and luxurious, the latest pieces from the 2013 Salone del Mobile in Milan were displayed. Not least, beautifully crafted furniture pieces upholstered in the softest leather were showcased with every intent to seduce.
Bright decals welcomed visitors to the TOTO showroom
Visitors got to experience TOTO’s products firsthand
VSC/TOTO
The sweeping TOTO showroom, while most known for its sanitary ware, surprised visitors with its TOTO kitchen range. Well made and comparable to the best in the market, its kitchen range offered something new from the brand for visitors. At the same time, TOTO’s star product NEORESTA was also proudly displayed.
Wilkhahn and Woven Image joined forces for the day
Guests mingling around the newly launched Graph conference table
Woven Image’s Mura Tile and EchoPanel were an ideal backdrop for conversations
Wilkhahn/Woven Image
Taking a holistic approach to workplace design, Wilkhahn paired up with Woven Image in its own showroom. Here, not only did Wilkhahn debut the Graph table for the first time in Asia, but it also introduced the Asienta table for the first time in Hong Kong. In addition, Woven Image introduced the Mura Tile, displayed in a new and innovative way as proposed by Bang Design.
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