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DPD to launch book
A New Chapter
To highlight its body of work within the interior design field over thirty years, DP Design is launching its publication DP Design – Designing Spaces, available June 2015. The book explores schemes beyond typical typologies for interior design such as hospitality and residential, and delves deeper into unconventional interior work behind largescale retail, institutional projects and public spaces. Examples illustrate DP Design’s approach to interiors, which respond to a building’s intrinsic architectural form, functionality and user experience. Rather than treating interiors as isolated design projects, interiors are seen as extensions of the building’s architecture. Copies can be ordered on Amazon.com.
In line with its vision of becoming a globally recognised firm of choice on the world stage, DP Architects (DPA) opened its newest office in London in January 2015. Located at Cowcross Street, the outfit in London will assist existing clients with their European ventures while keeping an eye on trends and new opportunities in this part of the world.
DP Design – Designing Spaces
Short takes on new & notable projects
Block 51 at NP Singapore
Centrally located within the Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) campus, Block 51 houses educational facilities that are designed with environmental sensitivity in mind. Drawing reference from the façade shading elements, where perforated cladding allows daylight to cast gentle speckled shadows on the walls, the interior design applies the same triangulated pattern in gradated shades of grey. The play of light and shadow is further reinforced in the floor finish, which incorporates slanting lines in greys and whites that stretch across the open spaces, along with bold bright splashes of aquamarine. Simple groove lines add a subtle depth and texture to the plaster feature walls. The overall effect is cool, modern and serious, complementing the academic pursuit of knowledge and skills that takes place in the building.
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Supporting DPA’s expansion is its first project in London, a proposed 58m tall apartment tower located on Plot 18 within the Royal Wharf master plan development. The final and tallest waterfront building anchoring the corner, the building will be a bold statement along the Thames waterfront. Its striking silhouette will be created by the subtle tectonic shift of the three building boxes, unifying the housing block into a single twisting urban entity.
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Yotel Singapore Singapore
Yotel’s distinct design aesthetic, inspired by first-class airline cabins and Japanese capsule hotels, is reflected in the hotel brand’s first foray into Asia. Modern, sleek spaces are infused with an Asian influence that lend a textured look to Yotel Singapore. A combination of soothing purple mood lighting, patterned grey flooring and predominantly white finishes are used in the public spaces including the waiting lounge, lift lobby and guestroom corridors, maintaining a sense of simplicity and sophistication. The hotel’s signature purple tones are echoed in accent lighting within the cabins, with timber panels and flooring that add warmth to the overall modern vibe. Meanwhile, at the hotel’s club lounge, vibrant splashes of colour in the furnishings add a touch of whimsicality and quirkiness to the stylish, cosy and inviting character of the space. DP 01