Cover The Tatler Homes Design Awards 2023 winners posing for a photo with the Tatler Homes Malaysia team and Lladro's Aaron Goh
The Tatler Homes Design Awards 2023 winners posing for a photo with the Tatler Homes Malaysia team and Lladro's Aaron Goh
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Celebrating the country’s top names in design over a convivial evening of camaraderie and cocktails
A well-designed space has the power to inspire and bring joy. It goes beyond fulfilling functional requirements and creates an immersive and uplifting experience that enhances our overall well-being.
The Tatler Homes Design Awards (THDA) made its Malaysian debut this year and recognises the innovative spirit and remarkable achievements of local firms.
A regional initiative which is in its seventh edition in Singapore, second in the Philippines and first in Taiwan, the Malaysian edition was sponsored by Sime Darby Property, KLGCC Resort, SKS, Cosentino, Royal Selangor and Lladro.
Read more: Meet the winners of the Tatler Homes Design Awards 2023 - Malaysia
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Held at the Royal Selangor Visitors Centre, the awards night was filled with the best in the industry last May 31.
The evening was a joyous affair where guests mingled over drinks and canapes, awaiting the results of the inaugural awards. The jury panel, comprised Bee Eu Tan of BETA Architects, Kian Liew of The Ascott, Ed Ng of AB Concept, Omar Khan of Omar Khan Rugs, and Lai Siew Hong of Blu Water Studio who worked together to scrupulously distil the entries into top nominees and, finally, the winners in each category.
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Part of THDA - Malaysia's Jury panel this year, Kian Liew of The Ascott, Omar Khan of Omar Khan Rugs, and Lai Siew Hong of Blu Water Studio
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The evening kicked off with a speech by Tatler Malaysia Managing Director Gerrie Beh, who spoke about how delighted she was that Tatler Homes provided a platform for local design talent.
After the warm welcome, the evening proceeded with a short panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Choo, Tatler Homes Malaysia editor-in-chief. Part of the jury panel comprised of awards judges, namely Khan, Lai and Liew, including Tatler's Asia's Most Influential alum, Pamela Tan of Poh Sin Studio.
The panel had a lively discussion about whether there was a modern Asian design vocabulary and how this influenced their work.
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The event was well attended by industry players
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The winners of the seven categories were then announced along with a special award recognising Sime Darby Property for being a Local Champion of Sustainable Development.
All received The Guest by Jaime Hayon from Lladro, which had been customised for the occasion.
Farah Azizan, Norashidah Wahab, Masyerin Mohd Nor, Adela Askandar, Wong Pei San, Chan Mun Inn, Lai Siew Hong, Mior Aizuddin
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Photography: Daniel Adam
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Jennifer Choo is Regional Managing Editor of Tatler Homes, covering architecture, interior design, and art across Asia. Based in Malaysia, she oversees regional content on luxury residential design and contemporary art collections. Legally trained but choosing to pursue her passion for design, she previously led notable design publications and worked as an interior stylist and art consultant for property developers, design firms, and private clients.
