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THE BACHELOR PAD THAT COULD HAVE BEEN

BY ELISABETH CARDONA

Welcome to the white issue!

In our world, the colour is often used to create an airy and pure feel for a home. It’s inarguable that white can make rooms feel and appear larger, while adding a freshness to the space. However, utilising the effects of the colour is not as straightforward as it seems – on its own, pure brilliant white can look sterile or high-maintenance, depending on the interior style. The key here is to layer up tints (from chalky white to ivory) and textures to soften the look of a room and make it more inviting. This issue, HOMEWORKS features four spaces that pull off the extensive use of white accomplishedly, working to their advantage the positive effects of the colour while avoiding the sterility that an overkill could invoke.

The article Found In Translation on page 22 features a sea-front apartment designed by architects Alberto Miceli Farrugia, Edward Cuschieri and Alexia Rausi at Architecture Project (AP). The use of materials and textures, as well as the exploitation of mirrored surfaces, play a huge role in the creation of space with unclear boundaries in this apartment. Add to this flowing space features made from semi-opaque glass, reflective surfaces and light colours, and you have light penetrating every deep and distant corner of the apartment.

The Sliema townhouse in Daylight Cool, Lamplight Warm on page 30 was the first all-white experience for the homeowners. The result was a contemporary look with a traditional feel – a skilful display of how different shades of white can create such a magnificent interior.

Interior Designer Greta Apap Bologna designs a striking monochromatic penthouse apartment at Tigné Point from shell start to spectacular finish. With a relaxed brief from the homeowner, the interior designer was open to create with a free hand. (Page 38) On page 46, Architect Matthew Mercieca creates the ultimate bachelor pad – a highly functional apartment with excellent use of light, as well as incorporating the maximization of space. See how the architect retained the monotonic tones and pervading white throughout as a canvas metaphor.

Now’s the time to start thinking about the best ways to lounge by the pool or relax in the garden. Check out HOMEWORKS’ Garden Furniture Favourites on page 54 for the most stylish garden furniture on the market this year.

There’s nothing better than spending long summer days and nights out in the garden with friends. Don’t miss Sweet Summer Days outdoor entertaining inspiration on page 59.

This issue is brimming with interesting interviews with different international designers: page 75 for an interview with UK garden furniture designer Debbie Brown Barnett; page 77 with Canadian Umbra product designer Michelle Ivankovic and page 79 with Italian knob and handle designer Paola Porro from OMP Porro.

The white theme prevails this issue with the garden section, displaying all those potted glorious white flowers that are in bloom this season. (Page 87)

I hope that this issue of HOMEWORKS brings you readers precisely what white brings to so many – hope, freshness and peace!

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073 INTERVIEW: DEBBIE BROWN BARNETT

077 INTERVIEW: MICHELLE IVANKOVI

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THIS EDITION: EDITORLiSa BORain

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“Thanks for the valuable information, which is presented to us on HOMEWORKS. i am currently decorating my new apartment and would love some more tips regarding curtain decorations. unfortunately it’s quite difficult to decide what texture, colour or style to choose.”

Sara Azzopardi

“i take the opportunity to thank you all for the latest issue of HOMEWORKS. it is one of the locally produced magazines that i keep in my library for future reference. May i suggest a “maintenance page” to encourage the performance of easy jobs in the house, which should be carried out on a yearly basis. Roof tanks for instance, should be cleaned from debris and rust gathered along the months. i recently witnessed such a cleaning and disinfection process – i was surprised by what was found at the base of such tanks, considering the fact the lid is sealed! a page on this type of maintenance in each issue would really be appreciated to keep us up to date on what we should be thinking about within the home on a seasonal basis.”

Simeone Zerafa

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JOHN A. SCHEMBRI IS THE WINNER OF THE RED POUFFE, COURTESY OF C. FINO & SONS LTD., WORTH €250.John wrote: Dear Editor,

“My wife and I really appreciate all the information presented in each issue of HOMEWORKS, where we always get new ideas for the home. Now that we hear and read so much about climate change and the importance for each and every one of us to do our part, it would be a helpful and healthy inclusion if you could give us some ideas about eco-friendly cleaning materials/solutions for keepingtiles, kitchen tops, leather sofas, wood surfaces (both laminated and stained) and floors clean without causing any harm to our environment.”

John Schembri

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HOMEWORKS REaDERS are invited to submit interesting photographs and a brief description of their homes, which may be distinct in their architectural design. Of particular interest are homes that offer outstanding elements of both interior and exterior living spaces.

HOMEWORKS will select the best submissions for future features. Send a photo and information to the attention of: The Editor, Writeon Ltd., Airways House, Level 5, High Street, Sliema SLM 1551 Malta or [email protected] (photos will not be returned)

NEEDS YOU!

Forward your ideas outlining what you would like to see published within HOMEWORKS. The person submitting the most interesting idea/concept will receive an Umbra Wine Rack, courtesy of Gifts&More – Topline

Send your ideas to:HOMEWORKS Feedback, Level 5, Airways House, High Street, Sliema SLM 1551 or email: [email protected]

HOMECOMPETITION WE WANT yOUR FEEdbACK!

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B&M SUPPLIES ACRUXNew shapes and new materials dress the ambient shower, transmitting new emotions; the collection Trendy of Samo has launched the elegant Acrux, where emphasis on quality and square edges are incorporated in the concept. Essential in style, with minimal designs the range also offers generous dimensions, which may be tailor-made to customer requirements.

ONEPERCENTEXCLUSIVE COLLECTIONSOnepercent has lifted the wraps on its new exclusive collections from the cream of Italy’s furniture and accessory brands, including a number of highly renowned names such as Poliform and its kitchen brand, Varenna; Glas Italia, Pentalight, Ged Cucine, Pianca, Mario Cioni, Horm, Arflex, Seven Salotti, Sartori and more.

CASANOVA CAMP AND ROCK COLLECTIONSMoroso, with diesel, has created the CAMP and ROCK collections. The Camp collection includes the Nebula Nine Sofa, which includes a wood frame throughout and has generous shapes and soft cushions with stonewashed linen covers. The Rock collection is in a different mood, one where the diesel inspiration is linked to the world of music and concerts.

DONEO THE WATTSONGiven the recent major rise in gas and electricity prices, being thrifty is on everyone’s conscience and this is the high-end way to do it - the Wattson is a wireless, designer energy monitor, which tells you how much electricity you are using and/or how much money you are spending, helping you save up to 20% on your electricity bill.

QUADRAOPENINGVivendo Group is proud to announce the opening of its fourth outlet, Quadra. The new showroom in Valley Road, birkirkara, offers a 300m2 area entirely dedicated to doors and windows, with a customer service level backed by one of the largest furniture companies on the island. Quadra’s suppliers’ list includes renowned brands from around the world, including Comeca and Skema.

TAL-MUDELL.COMBATHROOM ACCESSORIESFor the first time highly modern bathroom accessories have just arrived at www.tal-mudell.com. While consistently offering quality products tal-mudell.com still ensures low prices for all their customers.

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Banju BoutiqueArcade Street, Paola PLA 19, MaltaTel: (+356) 21 809111 - 21 809112Fax: (+356) 21 [email protected]

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VCT LED TUBEVCT proudly launches a high quality LEd tube, the perfect substitute for conventional fluorescent tubes. due to innovative development this LEd tube generates the same or even a higher lumen output. The tube can instantly replace fluorescent tubes by just removing the starter. Maximum energy saving will be achieved by disconnecting the ballast. The tubes offer a lifetime up to 50,000 hours and have a direct start without ignition flickering.

HOMENEWS

PARQUET WAREHOUSEERRATA CORRIGEErrata corrige for the misprint in the April 09 issue of HOMEWORKS, which identified the above photograph in “HOMEWORKS Top Wooden Parquet Flooring” belonging to the incorrect supplier. The image and product belongs to Parquet Warehouse of Naxxar.

SHAKER NEW AVONITE® SURFACES.Avonite® is beyond the ordinary. The translucent mixture of minerals radiates a deep, three-dimensional perspective of unparalleled beauty to enhance your home. Shaker’s 15 years experience places it as Malta’s only qualified surface fabricator to deliver the high quality, design and seamless finishes necessary for these surface materials to a flawless finish.

TEN YEARS OF IDEACASA: OPEN WEEKTo celebrate ten years of Ideacasa, the showroom in Valley Road, birkirkara will be open all week including Sundays between Tuesday 30th June and Tuesday 7th July. don’t miss out on the newly refurbished 3000m2 showroom, featuring a revamped kitchen section with models from leading Italian brand Aran and an exclusive classic furniture section from Florida Family.

HALMANN FURNITURE AND INTERIORS LTD LG HI MACSHalmann Furniture and Interiors Ltd. welcomes the new colour range of LG Hi Macs purposely created for the hands of great architects to create the most imaginative rooms, buildings and fit outs. LG Hi Macs material and its endless possibilities inspire creativity amongst the more experienced masters and young, fresh designers both locally and internationally. LG Hi Macs carry a 15-year guarantee.

KERAMITNFRARED SAUNASbrand new from Keramit, Healthwave Saunas are a unique addition to the home. Made from high quality Canadian Redcedar wood, these 1, 2 or 3 person infrared saunas include exciting features and more. These saunas can be installed indoors and outdoors.

Banju BoutiqueArcade Street, Paola PLA 19, MaltaTel: (+356) 21 809111 - 21 809112Fax: (+356) 21 [email protected]

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www.satariano.com

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www.satariano.com

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Ideal for any outdoor event, Guzzini picnic set is compact and easy to carry around – with an exciting approach to colour and materials, the set is made out of plastic and consists of a number of containers, plates, cups and a tray. Price: €49.83 (for picnic set). Domestica Showroom in Msida.

Outdoor vase opens up as 4 chairs + 1 table with measurements: W 69cm x d 160cm. Price: €690. Krea. Tel: 2146 3501.

beautiful spring collections of fabrics and wallcoverings offering a dynamic and contemporary new look, designed to appeal to the young at heart of all ages. designers Guild at Design House, 63, dingli Street, Sliema. Tel: 2134 6474 / 9942 3464. www.designersguild.com

Extensive range of classic and contemporary quality garden furniture in teak and wicker that’s suitable for all outdoor locations; table is composed of a top in teak with 4 steel legs: 150cm x 90cm x 77cm; chairs are also teak. Price: starting at €429 for a wicker table and €235 for a wicker chair. Domestica Showroom in Msida.

Enjoy exclusive sitting comfort with large seat cushions filled with feathers and foam that retain shape – Largo can be combined into any imaginable lounging space. Price: €1,615. BoConcept San Gwann. www.boconcept.com.mt

Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms and even home offices, the new Veneto is one of many exclusive and comfortable living chairs, giving your home a great designer look – available in over 90 fabrics and leathers. Price: Starting at €679. BoConcept San Gwann. www.boconcept.com.mt

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Home cinema from just two visible speakers. It’s now even

easier to enjoy the powerful performance of a BOSE® 3·2·1® system.

Built with exclusive TrueSpace® digital circuitry, the 3·2·1® GSX system

brings movies and music to life with sound that seems to surround

you. Two powerful GEMSTONE® speaker arrays and a hideaway

ACOUSTIMASS® module deliver the full, spacious sound you might expect

from a fi ve-speaker system.

Intelligent music playback. The 3·2·1® GSX system also

stores up to 200 hours of music from your favourite CDs and

MP3s, and it offers extensive Playlist functionality. Plus, it

features the innovative new uMusic®+ intelligent playback

system. This proprietary system

builds the ability to select music for

you, automatically playing the music

you like and suggesting other tracks

which you may not have played for some time. The advantage: you

rediscover your music collection while enjoying your music undisrupted.

Simple to set up. Easy to use. Thanks to an HDMI output, it’s

easy to connect to your HDTV. The 3·2·1® GSX system can upconvert your

DVDs to Full HD (1080p) for better picture quality. And the stylish media

centre includes everything you need to enjoy movies and music, including

a built-in DVD/CD player and AM/FM tuner, plus audio inputs for three

additional sources. A universal remote control lets you easily control your

system and most attached devices.

Ask for a demonstration at an authorized Bose dealer

and experience the difference Bose technology makes

at your home.

FOR MOVIES. FOR MUSIC. FROM BOSE

High tech made easy. Bring movies and music to life in your living room.Presenting the 3·2·1® GSX DVD home entertainment system from Bose.

DVD home entertainment system3·2·1® GSX

Hear the difference Bose technology makes. Ask for a demonstration.

Doneo Co Ltd. Mountbatten Street, Hamrun. Tel 21 230741. Fax 21 230735. [email protected] www.doneo.com.mt

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Protrade Limited is proud to introduce Enrico Cassina – Master Craftsman of handles for all eras. Price: €118. Protrade Limited, Triq is-Sebh, Qormi. www.protrademalta.com, www.ompporro.com

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Visit Min.Ka at www.minkamalta.com to view their entire stock, complete with measurements and prices, as well as to discover the exceptional service they offer customers. Price: Upon request. Min.Ka - Malta’s Exclusive Cowhide Store online. Tel: 9945 9753.

Parkfloor of Favor offers a vast finishing wood range with abrasion resistance and resistance to the action of liquids, which enhances solidity. Price: upon request. Fino Ferramenta, St. Luke’s Road, G’Mangia. Tel: 2122 2257. www.finoferramenta.com

The new Fermo system features three different cabinet sizes, allowing you to hide everything behind drawers or drop-down doors, depending on your needs – smooth white surface, rounded corners and geometrical legs make for a light and simple storage – available in white lacquer. Price: €811. BoConcept San Gwann. www.boconcept.com.mt

A new range of wooden doors in different finishes and models have just arrived – all doors are veneered and made to measure. Price: Upon request. Fino Ferramenta, St. Luke’s Road, G’ mangia. Tel: 2122 2257. www.finoferramenta.com

Home cinema from just two visible speakers. It’s now even

easier to enjoy the powerful performance of a BOSE® 3·2·1® system.

Built with exclusive TrueSpace® digital circuitry, the 3·2·1® GSX system

brings movies and music to life with sound that seems to surround

you. Two powerful GEMSTONE® speaker arrays and a hideaway

ACOUSTIMASS® module deliver the full, spacious sound you might expect

from a fi ve-speaker system.

Intelligent music playback. The 3·2·1® GSX system also

stores up to 200 hours of music from your favourite CDs and

MP3s, and it offers extensive Playlist functionality. Plus, it

features the innovative new uMusic®+ intelligent playback

system. This proprietary system

builds the ability to select music for

you, automatically playing the music

you like and suggesting other tracks

which you may not have played for some time. The advantage: you

rediscover your music collection while enjoying your music undisrupted.

Simple to set up. Easy to use. Thanks to an HDMI output, it’s

easy to connect to your HDTV. The 3·2·1® GSX system can upconvert your

DVDs to Full HD (1080p) for better picture quality. And the stylish media

centre includes everything you need to enjoy movies and music, including

a built-in DVD/CD player and AM/FM tuner, plus audio inputs for three

additional sources. A universal remote control lets you easily control your

system and most attached devices.

Ask for a demonstration at an authorized Bose dealer

and experience the difference Bose technology makes

at your home.

FOR MOVIES. FOR MUSIC. FROM BOSE

High tech made easy. Bring movies and music to life in your living room.Presenting the 3·2·1® GSX DVD home entertainment system from Bose.

DVD home entertainment system3·2·1® GSX

Hear the difference Bose technology makes. Ask for a demonstration.

Doneo Co Ltd. Mountbatten Street, Hamrun. Tel 21 230741. Fax 21 230735. [email protected] www.doneo.com.mt

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The elegant Mezzo sofa has an extra thin seat cushion with exclusive stitching detail and all cushions are filled with highly elastic foam that provides ultimate sitting comfort – the soft back cushions have two adjustable positions for better comfort – available in over 90 fabrics and leathers. Price: Starting from €1,455. BoConcept San Gwann. www.boconcept.com.mt

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... that little bit out of the ordinary RABAT | SLIEMA | VALLETTA

54 st. catherine str., rabat, malta | tel: 20 10 20 30www.camilleriparismode.com | www.silentgliss.com

caruana & cini co ltd. (gozo representative) | tel: 21 55 19 18 40/41 capuchins str., victoria, gozo

A Silent Gliss Solution

Silent Gliss, a world leader in indoor shading solutions, specialises in manual or motorised roller blinds, Roman blinds, curtain tracks, panel glides and blinds for skylights. The selection of appropriate filtering fabric ensures that these innovative window solutions effectively handle light filtration in any interior while natural light and open views can still be enjoyed.

Silent Gliss products are covered by a five year guarantee.

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CHRISTIAN GHIONALESSI BATHROOMS

CHRISTIAN GHION

COLOURS THIS SEASONWE LOVE IT – TEAL AND MIMOSA ARE HERE THIS SUMMER IN A BIG WAY. YELLOW IS THIS YEAR’S HOTTEST COLOUR AND THERE’S NOTHING TO HIGHLIGHT IT BETTER THAN THE GREENY BLUE OF TEAL – PERFECT FOR OUR MEDITERRANEAN FEEL TOO.

Accessorising doesn’t break the bank, so small flourishes, such as introducing new colourful pieces of smaller furniture, as well as inter-changing lampshades and cushion covers, are all this season’s most popular buys.

... that little bit out of the ordinary RABAT | SLIEMA | VALLETTA

54 st. catherine str., rabat, malta | tel: 20 10 20 30www.camilleriparismode.com | www.silentgliss.com

caruana & cini co ltd. (gozo representative) | tel: 21 55 19 18 40/41 capuchins str., victoria, gozo

A Silent Gliss Solution

Silent Gliss, a world leader in indoor shading solutions, specialises in manual or motorised roller blinds, Roman blinds, curtain tracks, panel glides and blinds for skylights. The selection of appropriate filtering fabric ensures that these innovative window solutions effectively handle light filtration in any interior while natural light and open views can still be enjoyed.

Silent Gliss products are covered by a five year guarantee.

“OCTANT SOFA” BY CHRISTIAN GHION

“FAUTEUIL” BY CHRISTIAN GHION

ALESSI BATHROOMS

This season it’s all about geometry and block colours, much like the fashion week catwalks predicted earlier this year. With the credit crunch affecting so many corners of the world, moving house it not the most viable option at the moment, so updating your existing home with affordable, functional design is right now’s reality.

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In her award winning comedy-drama film starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, ‘Lost in Translation’ (2003), Sophia Coppola explored themes of loneliness, alienation and more acutely, culture shock against the background of the modern Japanese cityscape. Yet the contrasts that Japanese culture presents to the western visitor have not always been as severely uncomfortable as described in the film’s portrayal of Bill Murray’s predicament. On the contrary they have for centuries served as an inexhaustible and sought-after source of inspiration for artists, architects and writers alike.

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Japan has exerted its influence on innumerable architects who have absorbed the lessons of this ancient culture as a way of renewing their own. Frank Lloyd Wright spent a lot of time in Japan in preparation for, and during the execution of his designs for the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo (1911–1923). In his designs he attempted to integrate traditional Japanese temple planning with the complex program of an international hotel; John Pawson, half a century later, spent his formative years as a student designer in Japan. His philosophy of Minimalism, as described by Bruce Chatwin, is a derivative of the Japanese ‘wabi’, which, in the Zen sense, means ‘voluntary poverty’.

It will not come as a surprise, therefore, that the owners of this apartment would ask the architects to create a space that is reminiscent of the calm stillness of a Japanese interior. All the family’s possessions were to be kept in cupboards that have become bare walls, allowing the eye to roam freely around, unimpeded by furniture or pictures to give the impression of limitless space; a quality accentuated by the view of the sea and the horizon line that is the most conspicuous and recurring presence in the new composition of spaces.

THE OWNER WISHED THAT THIS NEW SPACE, IN CONTRAST WITH THE CLAUSTROPHOBIC CLUTTER OF THE EXISTING DWELLING, EMERGE AS A UNIFIED ENTITY, A ROOM WITH ‘WABI’.

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The underlining design ethos for this project was one that embodied both clarity and function simultaneously. As a result, the conversion from two relatively large apartments into one massive, Zen-like living space was carried out with a strategy of simplification in mind. Second to that, aspects such as privacy, security, accessibility, ease of maintenance and clarity of space were high on the priority list. The existing apartments were characterized by a labyrinthine series of rooms on different levels, curved steps, column partitions and a traditional compartmentalized plan. The owner wished that this new space, in contrast with the claustrophobic clutter of the existing dwelling, emerge as a unified entity, a room with ‘wabi’.

In order for the new apartment to work as an integrated whole, while allowing its diverse parts to function efficiently, the traditional approach to planning an apartment had to be abandoned: the conventional notion of the corridor with rooms leading off it was discarded. Instead, the different spaces were linked together by a carefully studied flow of natural light around a central core, containing the kitchen and dining area, which acts as a communal area for the whole apartment. This area leads off into four main zones. The first is the living quarters, an area flooded with natural light and enjoying the most prominent views. The next area off the kitchen is occupied by the owner’s private quarters, an end-of-day haven where soft and hard furnishings combine to create an excellent composition of function and tranquillity. The other bedrooms are also directly connected to the kitchen and dining area. The design of these bedrooms is derived from the specific needs of their occupants, combining privacy with openness and legibility of space. This part of the apartment is designed to contain facilities for the physical well-being of the client, such as a hydro-spa, gym equipment etc. and provides an outlet for relaxation and escape from the stress of daily routine.

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Visual and spatial continuity throughout the apartment were paramount. This was achieved by means of broad sight lines and expanded openings, which allow for the optimum amount of light and ventilation to filter through. But more than anything else, it is the design and integration of storage units at the centre of the apartment that gave the client the desired stream-lined, clutter-free home. Giant storage cupboards house the entire personal belongings of the family. They serve as a divider between two spaces having different uses, thus also creating a backdrop to the main spaces. The repetition of these elements, with their sliding doors and ceiling-high length, make freedom of space abundant throughout, further enhancing the feeling of continuity where a dead end is unconceivable.

The use of materials and textures, as well as the exploitation of mirrored surfaces, play a huge role in the creation of space with unclear boundaries. Moreover, add to this flowing space features made from semi-opaque glass, reflective surfaces and light colours, and you have light penetrating every deep and distant corner of the apartment.

This new space is light, clean, legible and most of all a homage to simplicity. In spite of this, there is an element of surprise, of hiding and revealing. There is a focus on the combination of utility and luxury. Above all, there is an extreme complexity in the achievement of simplicity.

THE UNDERLINING DESIGN ETHOS FOR THIS PROJECT WAS ONE THAT EMBODIED BOTH CLARITY AND FUNCTION SIMULTANEOUSLY.

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DAYLIGHT COOL, LAMPLIGHT WARMThis Sliema townhouse was the first all-white experience for the homeowners. The result is a contemporary look with a traditional feel.

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The homeowners’ brief to project manager Andre Arends was: “Big and white! Just make everything bigger and whiter. We wanted modern in an ethnic style and we just wanted to take it all further. In fact, we told Andre to take it just about as far as it would go.”

Now the townhouse is a genuine blend, giving a contemporary look whilst retaining its traditional feel. Undoubtedly, white has made the space seem much larger. It was a small townhouse – the previous owner had ripped out a substantial part of it, leaving it quite simple and basic – and attractive to the new owners.

The decision to go with an all white palette was something even the design-experienced homeowners had never done before.

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“It’s just amazing how many shades and tones of white there are – plus it looks marvellous when distressed and aged. White is just such a blank canvas – exciting and inspiring. Another aspect that prompted us to go with this colour scheme was that we wanted the whole place to be flooded with light. Now it’s cool in daylight and warm by lamplight. So we went for it – with steel, chrome, aluminium, tin and metallic finishes.

“At first Andre thought we were a little unhinged to be so radical. His guys did too. To say the very least, there was a lot of scepticism. However, as work progressed everyone began to take delight and gain a real enthusiasm for the way things were developing.”

Andre: “Substantial changes were made to the townhouse. We began with the removal of the outside staircase. All the walls were constructed to include an arched aperture, which then had to be pointed and treated.”

“…NOW IT’S COOL IN DAYLIGHT AND WARM BY LAMPLIGHT….”

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Modern, Elegant & Energy Saving LightingExquisite contemporary designs for today’s homes

Farrugia Lighting & Interiors offer a wide choice of beautiful, modern and sophisticated lighting, including a vast range of energy efficient fixtures that do not compromise on design. All the depicted articles are suitable for use with energy saving light bulbs. Visit Farrugia today.

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“In some cases the ceiling, such as that over the shower room on the second floor, had to be totally removed and replaced with new ‘xorok’ slabs. Almost all walls, floors and ceilings were lime-washed and then painted in white epoxy paint. The laying of a small concrete balcony one foot out of the main building was added and a balcony handrail made from salvaged cast iron was fitted. French concertina folding wooden doors were fitted with shutters finished in white oil paint.”

The homeowners: “Andre and his guys are just brilliant – they dealt with all of the changes and construction details and challenges to best deliver our vision. We still have a way to go before it’s complete but we are so happy with how it stands today.”

“IT’S JUST AMAZING HOW MANY SHADES AND TONES OF WHITE THERE ARE – PLUS IT LOOKS MARVELLOUS WHEN DISTRESSED AND AGED…”

• Pillows in the living room: Mil Ideas • Mosaic glass vases and bowls: Mil Ideas • White flowers in vase on living room coffee table: Mil Ideas • White iron sculpture in living room: Bo Concept • All bedspreads and linen: Biggie Best• Side lamps in master bedroom: Biggie Best • White lanterns in master bedroom: Biggie Best • Bathrobes and slippers: carreblanc at Biggie Best • Brown throw on chest in spare bedroom: Biggie Best• All tea cups, pot, teaspoons and serving tray in master bedroom: Biggie Best

Modern, Elegant & Energy Saving LightingExquisite contemporary designs for today’s homes

Farrugia Lighting & Interiors offer a wide choice of beautiful, modern and sophisticated lighting, including a vast range of energy efficient fixtures that do not compromise on design. All the depicted articles are suitable for use with energy saving light bulbs. Visit Farrugia today.

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INTERIOR DESIGNER GRETA APAP BOLOGNA DESIGNS A SUBLIME PENTHOUSE APARTMENT AT TIGNÉ POINT FROM SHELL START TO SPECTACULAR FINISH. WITH A RELAXED BRIEF FROM THE HOMEOWNERS, THE INTERIOR DESIGNER WAS FREE TO CREATE THIS STRIKING MONOCHROMATIC APARTMENT WITH TIGNÉ’S STELLAR VIEW TO BOOT.

Interior Designer Greta Apap Bologna was given an extremely free hand with the interiors of this undoubtedly chic penthouse. The homeowners’ brief was not demanding – the one thing that they required in particular was a relatively monochrome palette, keeping the finishes throughout similar to achieve a continuous approach. They also wanted some fun with the outdoors and suggested doing something out of the ordinary – hence the pink mosaic pool on the terrace upstairs.

Greta: “The clients were very daring and was ready to take a risk – she was sure that the pink pool would work well with the teak decking and the stunning blue sea just beneath the penthouse.”

The apartment has a wonderful sense of space and the high ceiling in the sitting/dining room lends to this factor. Built-in planters in the sitting/dining area also add interest to the space and over-sized vases enhance this height while also establishing a chunky, contemporarily accessorised space, reminiscent to that of a swank European city art gallery.

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“... ALMOST ALL THE MATERIALS USED WERE TOTALLY NATURAL...”

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The penthouse was potentially a four double bedroom apartment but the clients opted to keep three rooms as bedrooms and use the fourth as a study. This room was chosen for the conversion due to its spectacular view of Valletta, which is enjoyed each time it’s glanced at above the laptop.

As requested by the homeowners, the colour scheme is white, black, charcoal, grey, stainless steel and shades of brown, while the textures are at the forefront of the design – large slabs of polished bianco sivec marble contrasting with textured charcoal natural sisal flooring. Elements of polished stainless steel add an element of sparkle to the finishes. Wenge furniture and other shades of brown fabrics enhance the monochrome effect. Almost all of the materials used were totally natural, even down to the rugs, which are silk, linen or leather.

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The simple linen sheers throughout were chosen so that the spectacular view opposite would always be visible both day and night. Again, the natural textures of the fabrics complement the hard reflective surfaces of the marble flooring and the highly lacquered white BOFFI kitchen cupboards.

All the furniture was chosen by Greta and the homeowners but a lot of the design included custom made details, which gave the space a personalised feel, as well as quality finish. A specially designed marble border was laid, which incorporates different types of grey marble and accents of stainless steel to tie into the same theme.

Greta: “We had a great team on board – my office put all their heart and soul into this one-off project and architect Anton Valentino was instrumental in the works too. The space is a success due to its simple yet tasteful palette, its high quality finish and the use of such natural materials. It is a spectacular place to relax in.”

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THE BACHELOR PAD THAT COULD HAVE BEENArchitect Matthew J. Mercieca creates the ultimate bachelor pad – a highly functional apartment, with excellent use of light, as well as incorporating the maximization of space.

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Architect Matthew J. Mercieca’s brief from homeowner Gianni Zammit was to create a space where he could kick back and relax with all the items that make him “Gianni”. The idea was to have the guitars on show to create a quasi exhibit when friends came in, after which they’d catch a glance of Gianni’s extensive, extensive collection of the KISS dolls that line his home office shelf. He’d have the space to entertain, as well as the feel of extensive space throughout. The custom-made discreet storage system to hold his extensive, extensive music collection… the space was to be a showcase of embodiment.

Matthew: “Working with a strong character and celebrity, this design job was the laying down of a canvas with the right detailing to take both the many normal and the more eccentric requirements.”

Gianni: “When Matthew and I met up to discuss the design and vibe for the apartment, I was safe, sane and single… I invited him over to the room I was living in at my parents’ place – so he could get an idea of what I like and, most of all, the junk I have. I knew Matt before, so he had an idea of my lifestyle and what my interests were, but I wanted him to see first hand. Then the ideas and designs were all in his hands.

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“Ultimately we discussed and agreed upon a few basic points; I wanted modern, space maximization (as the apartment is not large), efficiency (both cost and energy) but most of all cool – a place that I would feel comfortable living in. Hence, the design of a glorious bachelor pad. When I moved in a few months ago it was with my girlfriend who was four months pregnant. So this cool ‘bachelor pad’ is being permanently inhabited by not one, but two women now – my girlfriend Kirsty and daughter Kay. Although there were some minor changes as we moved along, as we discovered that a bachelor pad it was not going to be, the overall designs that Matthew conceived and created worked excellently for a ‘family pad’ too.”

The apartment is a tremendously clever use of space. The main feature is the interconnecting terraces with all the kitchen, breakfast, dining and living requirements made dexterous.

“An overall element that I wanted was the user-friendly aspect – I felt that it was useless having a cool, modern designed place if it wasn’t easy for me to live in….”

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Naxxar Road, San Gwann Tel: 2138 4800e-mail: [email protected] www.templemalta.com

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“I live a very hectic life and so comfort was a must for me. I think that each room is very cleverly linked to the entire area creating a harmonious feel to the whole space.”

The main bed suite was custom-designed to accommodate as much storage as possible, as well as for a sense of simplicity and wellbeing. Now of course it’s a space where there’s an urgent sense of desperation to grab of few seconds of shut-eye before the parents might implode from the latter stages of sleep deprivation.

The monotonic tones and pervading white was retained throughout as a canvas metaphor, as well as satisfying Gianni’s wish to keep things clean.

“It’s not colour crazy – the overall colour scheme is grey (like my hair) and it suits me – the colour of the space, not the hair…

“An overall element that I wanted was the user-friendly aspect – I felt that it was useless having a cool, modern designed place if it wasn’t easy for me to live in. Now I’m residing in a place that complements my tastes, hobbies, likes and loves; it’s a space that I feel very comfortable living in and gives me the right vibe. Matthew managed to create the cool apartment that I wanted, which is also extremely functional, incorporating maximization of space and an excellent use of light.”

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Carmelo Delia (Est. 1890)The Strand, Gzira. - Tel: 2134 4675Valley Road, Birkirkara. - Tel: 2147 2882Big Bon, Level -1, Naxxar Road, B’kara. - Tel: 2147 0933

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Visit the new Carmelo Delia Showroom & discover some of the world’s leading brands, all under one roof! View the extensive range of FAER bedrooms & spare bedrooms, all made to measure with unlimited combinations. The quality of finish and the choice of materials has made FAER Malta’s favourite brand for bedrooms, not only for the discerning buyer who is looking for value and safety but most especially for their children, who love the quirky colour combinations and unique features. Come view the extensive FAER range today!

CARMELODELIAthe home of luxury living

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Carmelo Delia (Est. 1890)The Strand, Gzira. - Tel: 2134 4675Valley Road, Birkirkara. - Tel: 2147 2882Big Bon, Level -1, Naxxar Road, B’kara. - Tel: 2147 0933

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NEW PLACE, NEW FACE.

Visit the new Carmelo Delia Showroom & discover some of the world’s leading brands, all under one roof! View the extensive range of FAER bedrooms & spare bedrooms, all made to measure with unlimited combinations. The quality of finish and the choice of materials has made FAER Malta’s favourite brand for bedrooms, not only for the discerning buyer who is looking for value and safety but most especially for their children, who love the quirky colour combinations and unique features. Come view the extensive FAER range today!

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2. RIVA 2 Seat Sofa by Pasha Furniture – This stylish all weather lounge sofa is supplied with cushions, pillows and cover. The full RIVA collection includes single armchairs, 3 seat sofas, coffee tables and more. Price: €660. Cleland & Souchet, Portomaso or Calamatta Landscapes in San Gwann. Tel: 2138 9898. [email protected]

3. ROMEO chairs and COMO dining table by Pasha Furniture – A classic and elegant all weather dining set. The table comes in various sizes and is supplied with an indented tempered glass top. Price: dining table: €380. Chairs, inclusive of fitted cushions: €128. Cleland & Souchet, Portomaso or Calamatta Landscapes in San Gwann. Tel: 2138 9898. [email protected]

4. dIVO by Pasha Furniture, which is made from a high quality synthetic rattan that is weather resistant and maintenance free on a powder coated aluminium frame, both of which are guaranteed for 3 years. All the cushions and pillows are shower proof and UV resistant. Price: Large (225 cm diameter) all weather luxury sun bed with hood, supplied with thick seat cushion and 15 pillows. Price: €1460. Standard size: (180cm diameter) €790. Cleland & Souchet, Portomaso or Calamatta Landscapes in San Gwann. Tel: 2138 9898. [email protected]

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5. 100% teak decking with a modular resin base in different patterns and sizes, with matching teak/rattan/stainless steel garden furniture. Available from stock at core, Upper Valley Rd., b’Kara. Tel: 2144 3449. www.core.com.mt

6. It doesn’t take much to work out an ideal way of cooling down in summer – all you need to do is step onto the VITEO OUTdOOR SHOWE, designed by danny Venlet. Price: €499. MIKAU, Suite 4, Level 8, The Plaza Commercial Centre, bisazza Street, Sliema. Tel: 2131 6204 / 9942 6029. www.mikau.com

7. Infrared indoor and outdoor saunas, available in a variety of models. Price: Starting from €2,950. Keramit bathroom Centre, Triq dun Karm, Iklin. Tel: 2143 4931. www.keramitbathrooms.com

8. Indoor and outdoor spas, available in a variety of models. Price: Starting from €4,500. Keramit bathroom Centre, Triq dun Karm, Iklin. Tel: 2143 4931. www.keramitbathrooms.com

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1. Parana Moon bed with canopy and cushions. Price: €950.00. HomeTrends, San Gwann. Tel: 2144 5654. www.hometrends.com.mt 2. dom double Sunbed with Cushions. Price: €895.00. HomeTrends, San Gwann. Tel: 2144 5654. www.hometrends.com.mt 3pc 3. doba Vase set including cushions. Price: €350.00. HomeTrends, San Gwann. Tel: 2144 5654. www.hometrends.com.mt 4. Outback Tungsten Gas bbQ. Price: €475.00. HomeTrends, San Gwann. Tel: 2144 5654. www.hometrends.com.mt

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5. Isla 4pc Rattan Sofa set with cushions. Price: €950.00. HomeTrends, San Gwann. Tel: 2144 5654. www.hometrends.com.mt 6. The Lounge 4pc set. Price: €425.00. HomeTrends, San Gwann. Tel: 2144 5654. www.hometrends.com.mt 7. Set of 6 Rattan Armchairs including cushions & rattan table with glass top. Price: €856.00. HomeTrends, San Gwann. Tel: 2144 5654. www.hometrends.com.mt 8. Romana Lit Water Feature. Price: €520.00. HomeTrends, San Gwann. Tel: 2144 5654. www.hometrends.com.mt

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SWEET SUMMER There’s nothing better than enjoying those long summer days and nights in the garden. HOMEWORKS brings you some of this summer’s sexiest outdoor entertaining tableware.DAYS

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All tableware by Vinci. See following page for details.

White takes on different moods throughout the day and by early evening can become elegant and romantic. Candles work exceptionally well with white evening table settings, as the charming glows become the focus of the table, creating an enchanting effect. 1TABLE SETTING NO.EVENING

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System, ISO 14001 Certifi ed Environmental System, SA 8000 Certifi ed Social Accountability System.

Designed to be different

St. Thomas Street, Luqa. Tel: 21 800 221, 21 800 214 Fax: 21 800 225 Email: [email protected]

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System, ISO 14001 Certifi ed Environmental System, SA 8000 Certifi ed Social Accountability System.

Designed to be different

St. Thomas Street, Luqa. Tel: 21 800 221, 21 800 214 Fax: 21 800 225 Email: [email protected]

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1. WMF Stainless steel underplates: €24.00.

2. WMF Avance 24 piece cutlery set - WMF: the art of cooking, serving and eating. WMF produce various patterns of 18/10 stainless steel cutlery, be it classical, ultra modern, polished or matt. WMF stand for long lasting quality. Price: €300.00. A world characterized by a return to nature and all that is beautiful. There is a growing desire for clarity, solid orientation and natural authenticity. Essentials, a new porcelain collection from Tafelstern is made to impress.

3. Tafelstern square dinner plates: €18.50.

4. Tafelstern curved side plates: €10.00.

5. Tafelstern square deep plates: €21.50.

Spiegelau produce stemware for those who know how to enjoy a good glass of wine. Vino Grande was created to offer a balance between excellent design and affordability.

6. Spiegelau red wine glass Vino Grande: €9.70.

7. Spiegelau white wine glass Vino Grande: €8.80.

8. Spiegelau long drink glass Vino Grande: €5.40. 9. Alfi Active Crystal wine cooler: €53.00.

10. Nachtmann Corallo candle holder: €86.00.

11. Spiegelau Pisa decanter: €67.00.

12. Cilio rechargable electric pepper mill: €66.00.

13. Cilio rechargable electric salt mill: €66.00.

14. Garnier Thiebaut tablecloth beauregard - Garnier Thiebaut offers high quality tablecloths produced to French perfection. Elegant, just like the beauregard, classical, whimsical or just plain fun. Price: €166.00.

15. Spiegelau Jug bacchus: €32.00.

16. Nachtmann crystaline vase Slice: €55.00.

All available from VINCI, Naxxar Road, San Gwann. Tel: 2138 4800. [email protected]

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All tableware by One Two One Interiors. See following page for details.

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1. Luna white porcelain dinner set from the new collection of tableware by LSA. The Luna dinner service comes in a full range, from convenient cereal bowls to an exquisite tea pot. Starting from €6.25.2. Le Manoir striped tablecloth in 100% cotton + 8 napkins. It forms part of the crisp tablelinen collection in linen or cotton and in various neutral colours & sizes. €77.90. 3. Clear diamante under plate: €14.50. 4. Moltex white runner in 100% linen: €19.80. 5. Mother of pearl & glass cheese tray: €59.90. 6. Cubic clear vase: €20.50. 7. Splendid, could-not-look-more-real Magnolia flowers: €17.50. 8. Coach House napkin holders: €9.90 for a set of four. 9. Villa collection candles: €5.90 each.

All available from One Two One Interiors, 21st September Avenue, Naxxar. Tel: 2142 2948.

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The new Vice Versa range from carréblanc – fashionable cotton prints in matching bed-linen, duvet covers, embroidered towels and bathrobes. Price: Towels starting from €19. Biggie Best, Tal-balal Road, San Gwann. Tel: 2138 8880.

bed-linen from carréblanc in a variety of vivacious single colours - range includes duvet covers, pillow cases and fitted sheets, also available for motorised beds with sizes to fit 90 – 200cm wide beds. Price: Starting from €21. Biggie Best, Tal-balal Road, San Gwann. Tel: 2138 8880.

distinctly masculine, the Hyannis range from carréblanc includes printed and embroidered duvet covers and pillow cases, with in-character bathrobe and towels to match. Price: duvet covers starting from €91. Biggie Best, Tal-balal Road, San Gwann. Tel: 2138 8880.

The stylish “X” Frame Coffee Table with matching console and occasional table will enhance any modern setting. Price: Starting from €320. One Two One Interiors, 21st September Avenue, Naxxar. Tel: 2142 2948/9.

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Revamp your perfect bedroom with the One Two One unique range of stylish and practical bedding such as the smart ‘bed in a bag’ sets, which come complete with duvet cover, pillow cases, bed runner & cushion. Price: Starting from €54.50. One Two One Interiors, 21st September Avenue, Naxxar. Tel: 2142 2948/9.

Tower Street Msida (near a to z electronics)Tel: +356 2149 1931 Email: [email protected]: www.moodsfurniture.com

Also available in Gozo at Distinct Homes (Forestals Showroom)Tel: +356 2155 1234

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Stem Interiors offers a variety of shades that can be made in any colour, size and pattern resulting in a unique finish for your home - choose from a vast range of lamp bases and wall lights. Price: Starting from €39. Stem Interiors, Hughes Hallett Street, Sliema. Tel: 2133 2019.

Classified as the historic best-selling style from the Foscarini collection, Lumière Special White is dressed in white from the shade to the tripod stand – an extremely youthful look that enhances the linear and elegantly sophisticated design - offered in a special package as a fine and discreetly unique gift idea. Price: €296. Brilliant, Tower Road, Sliema.

Fly design by Fabasluce spa, the Monza floor lamp. Price: €247.60. VCT Ltd. Light & design, Ponsomby Street, Mosta. Tel: 2143 2571 / 2143 6186. [email protected]

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Tropico: suspended shaped lights by Foscarini with a sculptural presence, composed by elements in thermoplastic resin, connected onto metal rings – available in 4 different versions and 2 finishes (ice and ivory), on demand optional coloured filters (violet or orange) are available and can be further customized. Price: Starting from €895. Brilliant, Tower Road, Sliema.

dynamism and flexibliity is the idea behind Tango - wall fittings in colours white and red. Price: €130. VCT Ltd. Light & design, Ponsomby Street, Mosta. Tel: 2143 2571 / 2143 6186. [email protected]

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PASHAGARDEN FURNITURE DESIGNER DEBBIE BROWN BARNETT HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE FURNITURE AND HOME DESIGN SECTOR FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS WORKING WITH TWO MAJOR UK RETAIL GROUPS AND, FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, RUNNING HER OWN SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS. THE DESIGNER TALKS TO HOMEWORKS ABOUT HOW GARDEN FURNITURE IS AS IMPORTANT AS INDOOR.

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You are currently running your own successful furniture import and retail operation. What does your company involve?

It involves looking at the market and understanding what the consumer needs as well as wants. Having worked for many years designing bespoke leather furniture for modern classic interiors, I saw a niche in the market over 5 years ago for an outdoor design led-range, which has the durability to be left outside all year round. Your speciality is the design of outdoor furniture, which is substantially different to designing indoor furniture. What are the elements that you really need to focus on when it comes to designing high quality furniture of this kind?

When designing outdoor furniture it’s important to understand that your garden should be treated as an extension of your home. It must have the comfort, design and durability allowing you the same flexibility as you have in your living area. You are currently designing a range of garden furniture with Cleland & Souchet specifically for Malta. Was the design brief mostly based on Malta’s climate and consumer style, or were there various other elements involved in evolving the design?

The key factor was the Mediterranean outdoor lifestyle. The Pasha range that we have developed with Cleland & Souchet focuses on clean modern lines and the practicality of every day life. We also wanted the collections, particularly the RIVA lounge, to inspire a sense of indulgent comfort with its oversized armrests and abundant number of cushions.

We were also very focused on build quality so that each Pasha piece would be accompanied by a guarantee that would cover the structure and our rattan material against any weather conditions. It is also non toxic, recyclable and cleans easily with just soap and water. It is completely waterproof and UV resistant so the colour will not fade in the sun. The Pasha metal and teak range also follows the same principals. The teak we use comes from Myanmar in Southeast Asia. The natural beauty of teak can steal anyone’s heart and it is surprisingly low maintenance, highly durable and resistant to extreme weather conditions.

Is it possible to find very high quality garden furniture at good prices – do the materials used allow for this?

Price is always an important factor when working in the retail market and it has taken me five years to help create a range that does not compromise on either style or durability – I am delighted with the results in Pasha!

What are some useful tips to know when selecting garden furniture?

First, how much space do you have? Be realistic; get out your tape measure and figure out where you want to put your retreat. Second, account for the sun. Where will it be and how does any shade move across the area throughout the day? Third, what type of area do you want? Is it a patio/deck/pool area? Flat to the ground or raised? What is the shape? Next, what type of furniture do you want? Is it for relaxation, dining or conversation? All these questions need to be answered. Then, when you go ahead to bring your dream space to reality, things will go a lot more smoothly.

Debbie Brown Barnett’s main focus has been to design a high quality bespoke range of outdoor furniture for leading hotels and real estate developments. The range that she has helped create with Cleland & Souchet for Malta is contemporary, clean-lined, yet functional for either residential or commercial use. The outdoor furniture collections are built on solid aluminium frames and are finished with high quality synthetic rattan that is guaranteed for structure, as well as for fading from sun/rain water damage. The outdoor collections are also supplied with shower proof cushions and a range of accessories, all of which can be customised to satisfy the most demanding requests.

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AFFABLE & AFFORDABLEInterview: Michelle Ivankovi

Michelle Ivankovic was born and raised in Toronto and currently works in Umbra’s Holland office. After spending two years as a fine woodworker and participating in various exhibitions she began designing for Umbra. Her creative experience marries a unique combination of fine craft with design for popular culture. Michelle’s Strass Stool design is part of the permanent collection at the Cooper Hewitt Museum. You have designed a lot of different things - from wine racks to plates. What is at the root of it? What do people really need?

In all my work I try to create a link between the structure of the design and the actual item, so that the way the product looks is somehow a story about what it does. For instance, the Vogue magazine rack is made up of numerous bars of aluminium that gently sway and mimic one another the same way the pages of a magazine open and curve over your lap when you are reading. Umbra designs seem to be making life more comfortable – a perfect instance of form meets function. How do you go about brainstorming a design – is it thinking about what’s necessary, or what makes life more comfortable?

The starting point of a design can come from anywhere, even totally random places. Often these “random” ideas are an unconscious knowledge of what the right answer is because for designers we often can express the right answer visually before we can rationalize it in words. Our language of communication is visual. The question of whether or not something is necessary or makes life better

is an absolute prerequisite for any design to go into production, but at the idea stage we can be freer to think of things that aren’t necessarily practical.

Dematerialisation – life being more about intelligence and less about material. If we had to consider in extremes, what would you create?

I really hope that dematerialization does occur; it would improve our lifestyle and our environment. Outside of a recession, it will take a major re-routing of so many industries, particularly marketing and advertising, which exist to fuel people’s desire to consume. I’ll always feel passionate about making and creating material things. If people reduce the amount of things they need to own I’ll gladly just focus on what remains necessary. What is your favourite design that you’ve created to date?

My favourite design has not yet been released, so it’s top secret! But of things that are already on the market I think my favourite has been the Strass Stool because it captures the action of creation and freezes it in time. It’s an expression of what a perfectly joyous moment looks like to me.

Do you consider culture when creating? For instance, would your design be altered for an Italian audience, as opposed to a Dutch one? Or is good design universal?

Yes, it’s amazing the difference that culture can make in both taste and needs. This has been a huge subject of study for me over the last year since I moved from Toronto to Amsterdam. I love finding

out what inspires people emotionally when they look at a product and how that differs from culture to culture and digging for why that difference exists. Recently I’ve been working with colours as they relate to different cultures. Europeans love colours, not the same colours from north to south, but colour is very important here. Europeans are exposed to art and design from an early age and develop confidence in their colour selections. In the U.S. people are very colour shy – they pick lots of neutrals.

Although colour can be a dividing factor, really outstanding design can transcend cultural differences. Umbra’s best selling products are bestsellers world wide, from Japan, to Europe, to South America and the U.S.A., not just regionally.

What are you working on at the moment?

Right now I’m working on textile design for Umbra’s line of drapery panels. I’m really excited about it, as it’s so different from traditional product design – far more subtle and taste oriented, it’s very dreamy.

What do you want to work on at the moment?

Everything.

Umbra is one of the worldwide leaders in original, casual, contemporary, affordable design for the home. The company’s products are available at over 25,000 retailers in more than 75 countries (including Malta, at Gift’s & More – Topline). Umbra designs and manufactures products for every room, including picture frames, garbage cans, window treatments, kitchenware, tabletop accessories, bathroom accessories, decorative hardware and furniture. Umbra Senior Product designer and Creative Lead Michelle Ivankovic talks to HOMEWORKS about the reasoning and creative process behind her fantastic designs.

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THE ART OF THE INNATEWhether it’s fashion, food or even interiors, it’s no secret that for Italians, it’s all about the accessorizing. Paola Porro talks to HOMEWORKS about the art of bringing furniture and doors to life with quality door handles and knobs.

Interview: Paola Porro

Director at Italian based OMP PORRO, Paola Porro specialises in finishings for furniture and doors. The company currently produces over 32,000 different articles and is sold in 76 countries. OMP PORRO is renowned for its high quality products and innovative use of technology, delivering to various prestigious projects and palaces in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Your supplier here in Malta, Protrade, refers to your handles as the “Rolls Royce of handles”. Why is this so?

I think that the comparison comes from the fact that our collections are synonymous with elegance, class and quality. We have pride in our quality and have never had a quality complaint after so many years. I think customers are satisfied when they buy our brass accessories – when they place them in their house and the quality remains unchanged over time, they feel that they have made a good purchase. We recently took over the well-known Enrico Cassina, which has the widest selection of classical door-handles available in the market since 1850. Mr. Enrico Cassina actually invented the door-handle market, which really helps when we furnish the most important historical buildings in the world. The craft-made mastery, chisel work and most innovative productive technology gives life to unique pieces. It’s a broad question, but can you briefly explain the connections Italians make between handles and art?

The taste for beauty is inside the Italian people. The history and the art, which surrounds us in daily life makes the sense of proportions, the stylistic consistency, the preciousness of

the details and the knowledge of the material innate. This sensitivity guides us in daily life in the choice of clothes, colours and surely also in the furnishing. What makes the difference between a high quality door handle and a mediocre quality one?

The kind of raw material used, but principally the proportions and preciousness of the details. Tell us about the most exciting latest technology in handles/knobs.

Forging is a process that allows for more refined details, the compactness of a material free from micro-holes. The PVD (physical vapour deposition) is the most developed finishing process available nowadays and is also used in aerospace technology. We are now using a deposit of zirconium in a high vacuum with a superficial hardness 3 to 5 times superior to galvanic chrome (scratch resistance), which allows colour inalterability when exposed to UVA rays. Which materials are better for door handles and why?

The most renowned raw materials are stainless steel and brass. Stainless steel is the best material used for the production of modern handles, while brass is undoubtedly the most renowned historical material for the production of classical handles. Unlike stainless steel, brass guarantees the possibility of achieving very refined details. Alternative materials used nowadays by numerous producers, such as zinc-alloy, plastic or methacrylate are more economically workable and are priced substantially lower than brass or stainless steel. Products made from these alternative

materials do not last over time. What can we do about metals staining or wearing, particularly in our harsh summer climate of sun and sea spray?

As mentioned before, the PVD finishing is the most advanced technology. Our PVD collections are sold with a long lasting guarantee against the oxidation and are the best for external use. For internal use we protect all our products with cataphoresis lacquering (lacquering electro-deposition). This kind of transparent lacquering is not visible to the naked eye but guarantees high resistance to the hardest of climates. How much of a difference would you say handle/knobs make to furniture or doors?

I’m fully convinced that a knob or a handle can make a big difference to furniture and doors. When the aesthetic and stylistic rules are respected using the appropriate finishing and superior materials, the aesthetic value of the door or furniture is definitely maximized. The feeling of giving new breath to a piece of furniture by changing the knob is surprisingly extraordinary. Your company is Italian and you deal with a lot of clients in the Middle East - do they tend to go for typical Italian design (not that this can really be defined as “typical”, but for lack of a better word) or do they mainly request custom-made designs?

Both choices are possible. Italian design is renowned all over the world. There are customers who want tailor-made productions on their own design, but the interesting thing is that they almost always ask our design department to refine their drawings.

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This water-resistant Shower Caddy is perfect to keep toiletries organised in the bathroom – also available in other styles and colours. Price: €26.80. Gifts&More – Topline St. Andrew’s and Cornerstone, Mosta. Tel: 2137 2256. www.giftsandmore.com.mt

World leaders in innovative home gadgets, Umbra have designed a variety of wall-mounted solutions for your hallway – the Lettro has hooks for keys and convenient storage for mail. Price: €16.80. Gifts&More – Topline St. Andrew’s and Cornerstone, Mosta. Tel: 2137 2256. www.giftsandmore.com.mt

Free-standing or wall mounted, this Umbra collage frame holds four frames (10 x 15cm) and is available in steel, black or brown wood. Price: €35. Gifts&More – Topline St. Andrew’s and Cornerstone, Mosta. Tel: 2137 2256. www.giftsandmore.com.mt

Enjoy photos of family and friends arranged stylishly in an Umbra collage frame available in a variety of styles and sizes. Price: Starting from €26.50. Gifts&More – Topline St. Andrew’s and Cornerstone, Mosta. Tel: 2137 2256. www.giftsandmore.com.mt

Choose from a selection of wall-mounted functional and stylish Umbra coat hangers – multi hooks available in different colours and styles. Price: Starting from €27.80. Gifts&More – Topline St. Andrew’s and Cornerstone, Mosta. Tel: 2137 2256. www.giftsandmore.com.mt

The Umbra big Time Clock is coming soon to Gifts&More, completing the vast collection of original wall timepieces – available in nickel, red and fuchsia pink. Gifts&More – Topline, St. Andrew’s and Cornerstone Complex, Mosta. Tel: 2137 2256. www.giftsandmore.com.mt

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These hand-crafted wine plaques will make an ideal gift for any wine enthusiast, as well as just give that finishing touch to a bar, kitchen, or cellar - much wider range available. SERENDIPITY, San Gwann. Tel: 2721 0210 www.serendipity.com.mt

Stainless steel memo board complete with magnetic note holders - add to the board from a wide range of stylish magnetic holders. Price: €24.25. Contemp Interiors, 119, Naxxar Rd., Birkirkara. Tel: 2144 2116. [email protected]

Bahia range of hand made centre pieces - decorations that create that natural look to your living space. Price: Starting at €21.75. Contemp Interiors, 119, Naxxar Rd., Birkirkara. Tel: 2144 2116. [email protected]

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Visit www.camelotpictures.com to view a virtual shop of stunning pictures and superior quality prints. Contemp Interiors, 119, Naxxar Rd., Birkirkara. Tel: 2144 2116. [email protected]

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Geraniums

One of Malta’s most popular flowers, geraniums will grow in any soil as long as it’s not waterlogged. The flowers grow best where they receive at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily and are normally grown in part shade to full sun, in well draining but moisture retentive soils that are rich in humus.

Water geraniums sufficiently to prevent wilting – at least once per week.

Geraniums are easy to transplant and establish quickly after soils are warm. The young seedlings must be carefully pricked out and transplanted into larger containers. Fertilize every 2 weeks with a water-soluble plant food from the time of germination until planting outdoors. Most geraniums root easily from stem cuttings.

Gardenias

Prized for the strong sweet scent of their flowers, Gardenias are at their best in a mild, humid climate and flower at their best in the warmer months of the year.

To plant, gardenia plants need high humidity and a loose, well-drained organic soil is recommended. For the best results, plant gardenias in full sun, partial shade, or shifting shade. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Thoroughly mix one part soil and one part planting mix. Check that the top of the original root ball is slightly above the level of the surrounding soil and make a gentle mound of the soil mixture sloping away from the plant.

Be careful not to over-water gardenias and fertilize with an acid fertilizer.

Petunias

As petunias do best in full sun, this flower is adapted to the Mediterranean climate. Too much fertilizer can cause excessive vegetative growth and sparse flowers. The frequency of watering petunias will depend on the type of soil, weather conditions and the amount of mulch, but water to a depth of 6 to 8 inches when the soil becomes dry. Remove weeds from the plantings that compete with the petunias for moisture, nutrients and light. Damping-off can be a serious disease problem: good sanitation practices and maintenance of proper moisture and temperature levels can minimize damping-off disease.

Yellow foliage on petunias may also be caused by nitrogen or iron deficiency within the plant. Both can be corrected with the proper supplemental fertilizers.

Spathiphyllium or ‘Peace Lily’

Spathiphyllium need high humidity and the preferred climate of the plant is tempered, so the Mediterranean climate is well suited for it. After pushing up their pure white hoods above the foliage the flowers can be enjoyed for months.

The main way of propagating Spathiphyllium in a home environment is by plant division. New crowns will form at the side of the plant that can be cut away and re-potted. Pot the new plant in a small pot and use the same type of potting mix that the parent plant was growing in. Water the plant right after potting, but don’t apply fertilizer for at least three months. Try to keep it within 5 to 8 feet of a window for best results. Do not place your plant in direct sun. Direct sunlight can damage the plant’s foliage. If the leaves begin to yellow, it may mean it is receiving too much sunlight.

The main care requirement for Spathiphyllium is a heavy watering, but you must allow the soil to dry out in-between watering to a point as well. However, standing water will kill the root system – the most common reason Spathiphyllium die is because of over-watering. Normally watering about once a week is plenty for this plant.

Begonia Semperflores

Our Mediterranean climate opens up the possibility of a multitude of varieties of begonias. The flowers look good in flowerbeds, for hanging baskets, as container plants or for indoor houseplants. Begonias bloom all throughout the summer and need very little care to keep happy. The foliage appreciates spraying and will do better in a moist atmosphere. Remove the dead flowers,

“FLOWERS ARE RESTFUL TO LOOK AT. THEY HAVE NEITHER EMOTIONS NOR CONFLICTS.” SIGMUND FREUD

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leaves, and stems. Trim off the long stems to help retain its compact shape.

For houseplants and container plants, give them a dose of liquid fertilizer once a month instead dry fertilizer. Re-pot the plants if they appear crowded. Use rich potting soil to help them in their transition indoors. When first brought inside, keep them near a sunny window, gradually, reducing the sunlight. To plant, the dust like seeds must be started 4-6 months before transplanting. Do not cover the seed, just scatter thinly over the surface of well-drained, fine seed medium and press it in. Cover with glass or plastic until germinated. Plant a foot apart (closer if used in containers) in good rich soil that contains lots of organic matter, which drains well. Then allow the soil to dry before the next watering. Begonias thrive in a range of sunlight from full sun to shade.

Verbena

Verbena is great for summer because although they are one of the garden’s latest bloomers, they bloom through to early autumn with very little fuss.

Verbena looks great in a hanging basket plant, and also looks good in rock gardens or as an edging. To grow, place two seeds in each pot and barely cover them with potting soil. Once they have 3-4 leaves per plant, clip out the weakest plant from each pot. The seeds might take as long as a month to germinate, so don’t give up on them too soon. Harden off your plants by moving them outdoors for a few hours each day before planting them in the flowerbed. Then, plant verbena in the sunniest, best drained part of your garden. Plants that are kept too moist and don’t get enough sun are susceptible to powdery mildew and other diseases. Add a general-purpose fertilizer before planting, especially if the soil is poor. The plants will need 8-10 hours of sun each day. When you first plant verbena, you should water regularly until the plants are happy and well established. Thereafter, water them only when very dry. A light pruning of this flower will produce another crop of flowers within 15-20 days.

Gazanias

Gazanias are South African short-lived perennial flowers, which bloom at this time of year and appreciate dry summers. You should be careful to resist the temptation of watering too much when the weather gets hot (twice a month is enough). Good soil gives the best growth but the plant tolerates poor, sandy soil. Gazanias prefer full sun and grow well in rock gardens or in hot, dry areas, which is ideal for Mediterranean gardens. You have to plant gazania in full sun and well-drained soil. Add a light application of organic fertilizer to the planting hole and then place the plants no deeper than they were growing in the containers. Set the plants 6 to 9 inches apart and put mulch around but not on top of the plants with 3 inches of organic compost. Pour down the water well until soil is completely moist.

“FLOWERS... ARE A PROUD ASSERTION THAT A RAY OF BEAUTY OUT-VALUES ALL THE UTILITIES OF THE WORLD.” RALPH WALDO EMERSON

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With Emmanuel Delicata Winery

Summer Sunshine!In collaboration with Emmanuel delicata Winemaker, Chefs Charlie Mejlak and Ian Saliba of Cockney’s Restaurant in Valletta bring you three scrumptious recipes, perfect for long summer days. bill Hermitage chooses wines from delicata to compliment each dish.

Ingredients

1 sea bass 25g spinach 50g fresh salmon 20g mussels, pre-cooked 2 small potatoes 2 small marrows 1 small carrot4tbsp olive oil 1tbsp sesame oil2 cloves garlic fresh coriander 1 tomato, chopped1 stick lemon grass dash of salt & pepper handful of fresh basil

Method:

De-bone the sea bass from the back part leaving it whole. Layer the spinach leaves, salmon and the pre cooked fresh mussels. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, add fresh basil and olive oil. Tightly close back together using cling film and foil. Cook in a steam roast oven at a temperature of 190 for about 15-20 minutes. Wash and turn the vegetables, boil until tender in salted water and continue cooking without colouring in a pan with clarified butter.

For the dressing, mix all the raw ingredients together in a stainless steel bowl and warm on a ban mare.

BEST WINE ACCOMPANIMENT: 2008 MEDINA SAUVIGNON BLANC D.O.K. MALTA

“There are nice clean flavours in this sea bass dish but some weighty flavours as well - in the spinach, mussels and salmon. I therefore opted for a clean dry Sauvignon Blanc to go with the sea bass, but chose one from a ripe vintage like 2008, which gives the wine added weight and alcohol to cope with the heavier flavours in this dish. The newly released Medina Sauvignon Blanc, which has also had skin contact has sufficient flavour for this dish whilst still remaining crisp and refreshing.”

Pocket Sea Bass

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Ingredients

150g spaghetti

100g clams

2 cloves garlic

4 tbsp olive oil

100ml white wine

1 tomato, chopped

handful of basil

handful of mint

Method:

Boil the spaghetti. Fry the fresh clams in the olive oil and garlic for few seconds, then pour in the white wine, letting it evaporate until the clams are opened. Add the chopped tomato, pre boiled spaghetti and fresh herbs. Add the salt and pepper to taste.

BEST WINE ACCOMPANIMENT: 2008 MEDINA ROSE GRENACHE D.O.K. MALTA

“In truth, a dry white wine will go perfectly well with this dish, but when I see tomatoes in the recipe I prefer to lean towards a rosé. I just find that the more noticeable fruitiness that comes from freshly bottled Grenache gives this whole food and wine accompaniment a bit of a lift. That is certainly the case here as the 2008 Medina Grenache blends perfectly with this great seafood spaghetti dish.”

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Stuffed CalamariIngredients:

1 calamari 2 king prawns 25g rice, cooked1 tomato, chopped10g black olives 2 cloves garlic 4tbsp olive oil 1litre fish stock fresh herbs, basil or mint

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100g parmeggiano 50g rucola leaves

Method:

Sweat the king prawns in olive oil and garlic for few seconds, then add the chopped tomato, olives and the cooked rice. Pour in the fish stock and let it simmer for 5 minutes on medium heat. Enhance it with fresh herbs (basil or mint), salt and pepper.

Use this mixture to stuff the calamari and then close up the top part with the head of the calamari and secure it with toothpicks. Cover it with fish stock and cook for 20 minutes at a temperature of 200ºC.

Grate the Parmeggiano cheese and place on a silicone sheet circle. Cook in the oven at 210ºC until golden brown. Then place on a round mould until firm.

Place the rucola in the cheese basket. Slice the calamari into 3 rings and place them over the basket. Drizzle with herb oil.

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“To accompany this fairly full-flavoured seafood is a strong flavoured cheese basket made from baked Parmesan and a layer of peppery rucola. That is why I have gone for a white Chardonnay that has a bit of weight because of its very brief barrel maturation and one extra year’s age. The 2007 Victoria Heights Chardonnay, which has just been awarded a bronze medal in the 2009 Chardonnay du Monde in Burgundy France, is a fattish wine that really copes well and compliments all the flavours in this delightful dish.”

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