Cover Godown was transformed into cosy event space

A good-natured dinner get together with like-minded people from the architecture and design community

The evening rain did not deter guests from the Malaysian architecture and design scene from attending the exclusive dinner organised by Jotun Malaysia and Tatler Homes Malaysia in celebration of the launch of the Jotun Canvas Colour Collection 2024.

The Godown Arts Centre in Kuala Lumpur curated meticulously with the trending colours of 2024, welcomed discerning guests to preliminary hors d’oeuvres and music by EB Duet before they were ushered to their seats for a three-course meal, served with choices of red and white wines.

During dinner, Lisbeth Larson, global colour manager of Jotun, took to the stage and broke down the plethora of colours available in the Canvas 2024 collection. Designed to provide both aesthetic inspiration and practical insight, the new series drew inspiration from nature, and the peace of mind it brings forth. 

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Photo 1 of 8 Hors d'oeuvres at the beginning of the night
Photo 2 of 8 A three-course dinner for the night
Photo 3 of 8 Appetiser: Smoked tiger prawn with heirloom tomato, trout roe and parsley aioli, served with a misty sprinkle of ricotta coconut "snow"
Photo 4 of 8 Guests tucked into the beetroot glazed short rib main, featuring beet "ravioli", pickled mustard seed and caramelised onion
Photo 5 of 8 Guests also enjoyed a seared seabass main, featuring fish bone and kombu jus, dragon chive and pickled stem
Photo 6 of 8 Dessert: The brown butter mousse consists of chocolate braised pear, hazelnut sponge, a drizzle of gooseberry mustard, and a sprinkle of mostarda and chocolate soil
Photo 7 of 8 Friends from the architecture and design community
Photo 8 of 8 Friends from the architecture and design community
Hors d'oeuvres at the beginning of the night
A three-course dinner for the night
Appetiser: Smoked tiger prawn with heirloom tomato, trout roe and parsley aioli, served with a misty sprinkle of ricotta coconut "snow"
Guests tucked into the Beetroot glazed short rib main, featuring beet "ravioli", pickled mustard seed and caramelised onion
Guests also enjoyed a Seared seabass main, featuring fish bone and kombu jus, dragon chive and pickled stem
Dessert: The brown butter mousse consists of chocolate braised pear, hazelnut sponge, a drizzle of gooseberry mustard, and a sprinkle of mostarda and chocolate soil
Friends from the architecture and design community

It features soothing neutrals of Comfort Grey and Antwerp Beige, meant to pair with muted pops of blue, coral, green and yellow, offering a fresh perspective on designing spaces with intent and purpose.

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Photo 1 of 10 Guests from the architecture and design scene
Photo 2 of 10 Gooi Kok Wah
Photo 3 of 10 Kyle E
Photo 4 of 10 Jennifer Choo
Photo 5 of 10 Inch Lim, Gooi Kok Wah
Photo 6 of 10 Lisbeth Larson. global colour manager of Jotun
Photo 7 of 10 Hao Wang
Photo 8 of 10 Chun Hooi Tan
Photo 9 of 10 Claudio Iurilli
Photo 10 of 10 Jun Ong
Discerning guests from the architecture and design scene

Before dessert was brought out, guests were treated to an upbeat music performance by Elvira Arul. The music added colour to the night, when the infectious cover songs brought people to their feet, dancing and singing to favourites that transcended eras.

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Photo 1 of 6 Music entertainment added colour to the night's dinner
Photo 2 of 6 Elvira Arul
Photo 3 of 6 EB Duet
Photo 4 of 6 Nora Nora Abdul Wahab, Liza Abdullah
Photo 5 of 6 Guests having a good time
Photo 6 of 6 Guests having a good time
Music entertainment added colour to the night's dinner

Guests hung about after the last course to connect with fellow visionaries and exchange potential experiences to come, armed with insights into the latest trends in colours and designs by Jotun.

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Photo 1 of 8 All smiles for the camera
Photo 2 of 8 Many photo opportunities were had
Photo 3 of 8 Rix Wong, Teddy Wong, Zi Wei
Photo 4 of 8 Ramesh Seshan, Georgina Fernandez
Photo 5 of 8 Inch Lim, Gooi Kok Wah, Jennifer Ker
Photo 6 of 8 Veanne Chong, Siew Mun Liew
Photo 7 of 8 Lilian Tay, Athirah
Photo 8 of 8 Pamela Tan, Su Ping Ong
All smiles for the camera

Credits

Photography: Fady Fox Photographer

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Celeste Goh
Senior Writer of Tatler Homes, Tatler Malaysia
Tatler Asia

Celeste Goh is a senior writer covering architecture and design. Based in Malaysia, she reports on emerging architectural and home design trends, as well as insights by local and international architects and interior designers.

Previously, she covered men’s lifestyle, fashion, music and entertainment.