How did your design journey begin?
I started my company in 1997, so since then. I started it myself – ran it, met clients, designed, pretty much everything – so after many years I started recruiting more designers where today we have expanded hugely, especially in the corporate industry and even into the construction side.
Did you always know that you wanted to do interior design?
Yes, definitely! I was super passionate about design as a child and was always interest in those small details and décor. Even though now we do many other things other than interior design, interior design is still my baby.
Where do you draw inspiration from?
For me, it would be travelling. Exposure is the most important thing when you design. Today there are so many media platforms, you can get caught up in the virtual world, but travelling you are exposed to so much and you learn so much – so long as you travel, be it local or further, you can draw inspiration from that.
Tell us a little bit about your winning Top 10 project.
It is located in Penang, called The Marin. This is a show unit project, around 1,850 square feet, and it has a beautiful surrounding facing Andaman Sea. Our client, the developers wanted me to enhance the architectural space that would complement the natural environment around this condominium. It was originally very white, with very high ceilings, so we kept it very simple and elegant so that the architectural elements could stand out. We simply highlighted with a lot of contrasting colours, making the whole area spacious.
What as the most challenging aspect in this project?
Because the developers are well established and successful, we had to work very closely with them to achieve exactly what they want. Generally, developers call in interior designers to help them design something beautiful, but at the same time one that won’t out shine the actual structure itself and as an interior designer, this is the most challenging part, as you really have to hold back and work closely with the developers. That’s why this is a very simple and elegant interior with very minor details.
What were the main materials you used in this project?
We used a lot of timber and solid tops. It was also important for use to soften things, so we used a lot of deco fabrics and soft finishings.
What would you say are the common mistakes that people tend to make when it comes to interior design?
The bigger mistakes people generally make are that they are not trained as a designer, so they end up wanting too much and not knowing how to integrate it into their homes to make it look nice. It ends up looking messy.
So what advice can you give to homeowners – where should they start?
I would always advise that you need a professional designer, that’s what we’re here for!
What are some of your favourite materials and why?
I like using natural timber. I feel it has a very elegant and classy feel. It is very natural.
For aspiring interior designers out there, what advice would you give them?
You must always be creative and passionate, and you must always commit to your work and commit to the person whom you are committed to.
View interview video here.
Designed by:
Agnes Ang (A & A Concept Design & Contract Sdn Bhd)
T: +603 8994 0310
M: info@aa-group.com.my
The Winning Project
The Marin
Location
Batu Ferringhi, Penang
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