MODERN DAY MATISSE

MATISSE FOR THE MODERN DAY

MAISON MATISSE PERPETUATES THE ARTIST’S LEGACY WITH CONTEMPORARY HOME ACCESSORIES

Henri Matisse’s groundbreaking work made him a modern art icon, and now his descendants are allowing his legacy to expand and exist in new forms.

Jean-Matthieu Matisse, one of the famed French painter’s great-grandchildren, founded Maison Matisse in 2017, a home decor and furnishings brand with pieces designed by both up-and-coming and established artists inspired by Henri Matisse’s work.

Matisse, 47, who runs the business with his sister Anne-Maxence, says his family began thinking about this project 10 years ago.

“The starting point was our observation that Henri Matisse’s works are often copied on various kinds of items

Maison Matisse, founded by JeanMatthieu Matisse, shown above, carries home decor and furnishings inspired by Henri Matisse. but are not always as great as they could be,” Matisse says. “We wished to share the talent of Henri Matisse by creating objects inspired by his universe with a respectful interpretation.”

Matisse says he and his family chose handcrafted home decor pieces as a way to carry on Henri Matisse’s legacy because the artist was a collector of decorative objects. Though he never worked directly with creating objects, Matisse says his great-grandfather drew inspiration from them in his practice.

Henri Matisse’s values, Matisse says, are also reflected in those of the brand optimism, boldness, and simplicity.

Naturally, Matisse sought to collaborate with contemporary artists who are inspired by Henri Matisse in their own work.

“[The artists’] practice echoes his universe of shapes and colors, with an audacious approach in the world of design,” Matisse says.

One of the artists selected to contribute to Maison Matisse is Italian designer Cristina Celestino.

“As soon as I was introduced to the brand, its values, and above all the direct link to the Matisse family and therefore with his work, I felt honored to have been chosen to develop the first furniture collection of the brand,” Celestino says.

Celestino, who previously worked on the Back Home collection for Fendi and Fendi Casa, was selected to design the Intérieur aux aubergines collection, inspired by Henri Matisse’s 1911 painting of the same name.

Maison Matisse’s first collection launched in October 2019. Each home decor collection is inspired by a specific Henri Matisse painting, giving the artists a guideline for colors, textures, patterns, and shapes early in the design process, Matisse says.

Though their work should be representative of Henri Matisse’s style, Matisse still wants the designers to express their own creativity in their Maison Matisse pieces.

“We find a balance between the expression of the designer’s personality and a respectful interpretation of Matisse’s painting,” he says.

Celestino says she was given a lot of freedom while designing her collection, and was mostly just instructed to reflect the painting’s color scheme and mood in the furniture and accessories she created.

Prior to creating the collection, Celestino thoroughly researched Henri Matisse’s work as well as his admiration for objects.

“He was a collector of objects, ceramics, fabrics, and small furnishings,” she says. “He used to incorporate these pieces into his paintings, which in my opinion expresses his vision about the interiors.”

She says some of Henri Matisse’s themes that she translated into her Maison Matisse pieces were the fluid relationship between inside and outside, the use of natural materials, and the overlapping of di erent graphic layers.

Matisse says his intention with Maison Matisse’s collection is to create “a conversation between the Matisse universe and contemporary creation.”

The Intérieur aux aubergines collection was unveiled in September 2020 and features a range of home decor items, from a ceramic box for €180 to a folding wooden screen for €14,900. Celestino says her personal favorites, though, are the sofa and rattan armchair she designed.

Celestino says Henri Matisse’s use of color, storytelling pieces, and optimism continue to inspire her to “to create spaces, objects, and emotions” in her work, and she’s already working on another collection of home accessories for Maison Matisse.

“The inspiration coming from Matisse and his work is exquisitely infinite,” she says.

THE WOMAN BEHIND THE MENSWEAR

EMILY ADAMS BODE IS AN UNEXPECTED RISING STAR IN THE MEN’S FASHION WORLD

Emily Adams Bode hadn’t planned to revolutionize menswear. Not at first.

When looking for work after college, one interviewer informed her she’d be the only woman in the menswear design room, and he wasn’t quite sure it would work. “It’s crazy to think—it wasn’t that long ago,” she says, laughing. “He was just being honest. But that conversation couldn’t happen today.”

There are women—like Donatella Versace, Stella McCartney, or Givenchy’s former creative director Clare Waight Keller—who gain acclaim for their men’s collections. Those rare outliers tend to be womenswear designers who slide into menswear. Rarer still are the women who design for men—and men only.

Of those, Bode (that’s BOH-dee) is arguably leading the pack. She won U.S. fashion’s prestigious CFDA emerging artist award in 2019, and now her cult brand is breaking out and scaling up in a way that has surprised, and impressed, many in the industry.

Born and raised in Atlanta, Bode, 31, spent childhood summers in her parents’ native New England. In a tech-obsessed era, she loved sewing, quilting, and antiquing. She attended The New School, graduating with a dual degree in menswear design from Parsons and philosophy from Eugene Lang College.

After interning at Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren, she launched her own brand, Bode, in 2016. It started small, with crafty, embroidered, limited-edition garments made on upcycled and recycled fabrics, from patchwork quilts to deadstock denim, scored at vintage shops from Atlanta to Cape Cod to Paris. Think old-timey workwear silhouettes, but with an of-the-moment gender-casual vibe.

Bode today o ers a vibrant mix of bowling shirts and beaded rugby shorts (around $425), horse-blanket cardigans (yes, made from blankets, $1,275) and corduroy jackets inspired by Boy Scout “jac-shirts,” complete with vintage patches ($2,100). It’s a look sought-after by trendsetting celebs (Harry Styles, Jay-Z) and high-end retailers (Bergdorf Goodman, Ssense.com).

Bode recently took time out with RESIDE® to talk about two passions—vintage clothing and sustainability.

Let’s hit the obvious question rst. Why menswear? Men design for women all the time but women don’t usually design for men. Yeah, and no one questions it. In school, no one asks the guys, hmm, why womenswear? But people ask me all the time.

Are you sick of the question? No. I understand. Fashion has largely been a men’s club. Women have done well in menswear, especially in the U.K., but not many Americans. As for me, I don’t know—I’ve always been attracted to menswear. I’d saved my grandfather’s bowties, and I was obsessed with my dad’s style. He doesn’t believe in blue jeans, and only wears khakis to garden. The vintage I’ve collected is primarily menswear—sweaters, uniforms, 1940s athletic clothes. And I always liked dressing my boyfriends. To make a men’s collection felt like I was creating a world for someone. It was a challenge. And that intrigued me.

Why are you so drawn to vintage? It’s this idea of preservation. As a kid, I’d go to these big antique and flea markets they’d have in the South— like Scott Antique Markets [based in Atlanta and Columbus, Ohio]. I’d listen to people selling things that would otherwise be discarded. I thought, if I don’t take it and tell the story, what’s going to happen to it? I collected out of fear. Even my own family heritage—I record conversations and…oral histories that would otherwise be completely forgotten.

Is there a “Bode man”? Some people like the prints, maybe they want a fun shirt for a wedding. A lot of guys would come [to the Bode shop in Chinatown]—pre-Covid, of course— shopping for an event or vacation. Others love the fabrics’ history. They soak it up. We also make custom suits for weddings, and trousers for work. People know our quilts and embroideries but we have shirts in antique white linen or 1940s plaids that work well in more traditional environments. [She chuckles.] It’s not all eyelet and scalloped edges.

It seems the fashion industry was just starting to tackle sustainability—evaluating supply chains, incorporating recycled fabrics. Then came the pandemic, and nancial crisis. Are you worried brands will put o sustainability e orts, claiming they just can’t a ord it right now? I think that’ll happen, but people will be held accountable for it. The way we’re making things today is much more intentional. So while brands might want to skimp on that, and they may get away with it for the next five years, they won’t for the next 10. Because the people within these organizations [are concerned]. If it’s not sustainable fabrics, then maybe it’s working with a women-owned factory, or reducing a carbon footprint.

So sustainability may not be driven top-down but bottom-up. You sound optimistic. We have a much bigger worldview now. There’s a cultural shift happening. And the people who make up these companies, I don’t know…it’s going to be extremely important to them to work for organizations that believe in better processes.

Emily Adams Bode, shown on opposite page, designs colorful, of-the-moment gender-casual clothes.

HIDDEN TREASURES

A SECRET WATCH MASQUERADES AS A BRACELET ONLY TO REVEAL THE TIME ON DEMAND

When wristwatches became all the rage in the early 20th century, it was not considered proper etiquette for a woman to check the time during a social engagement. But a secret watch, disguised as a bracelet, kept the dial hidden underneath a jeweled cover so a lady could remain discreet.

Today, discretion has given way to jaw-dropping designs laden with sparkling gems as secret watches go to extremes when it comes to blurring the boundary between jewelry and watches. The six-figure prices, typically only given upon request, are also kept under wraps.

At the pinnacle of the discipline are the world’s premier jewelry houses, such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Van Cleef & Arpels recently revived its iconic 1930s-era Ludo bracelet as a stunning secret watch with a gold bracelet composed of geometric hexagonal links underscoring its Deco roots. ou can take your pick of three di erent combinations of hard stones and sparkling gems: chrysoprase paired with blue sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds; coral with rubies, mother-of-pearl, and diamonds; and lapis lazuli with pink and blue sapphires, mother-of-pearl, and diamonds. The modern Ludo is also a shape-shifter—transforming from watch to pendant to clip in the blink of an eye.

Swiss Maison Piaget, renowned for record-breaking feats in ultrathin mechanical watches, also takes the secret watch genre to remarkable heights. The Natural Harmony watch appears to be a spectacular diamond and emerald bracelet, until you slide open the cover to reveal a radiant black opal dial. Piaget has a decadeslong history of using stones, including phenomenal black opals, for watch dials, a specialty in its own right. The one-of-a-kind white gold cu is set with 171 diamonds totaling almost 25 carats and 114 emeralds weighing in at more than 12 carats.

Designers in Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie workshop in Geneva channeled the romance of the Far East to create the spectacular Lotus secret watch. Because of their unusual life cycle, lotus flowers are considered sacred in many Eastern cultures, where they symbolize rebirth and enlightenment.

Chopard’s master jewelers sculpted the jeweled, articulated petals of the bloom in lightweight titanium set with pink and blue sapphires, amethysts, tsavorites, garnets, and emeralds. With a push of a hidden button, the blossom opens to reveal a jeweled dial with yellow-orange sapphires and yellow and white diamonds. The multistrand 18-karat white gold bracelet is evocative of the floating plants’ viny roots adorned with tourmalines, amethysts, and tsavorites.

The latest Médor secret watch from Hermès is an over-the-top high-jewelry version decked out in a cloak of almost 23 carats of dazzling white diamonds. The Médor collection takes its inspiration from the Parisian house’s original studded dog collars. Médor is the French version of “Fido.”

The first M dor secret watch emerged in 1993 with a watch dial hidden beneath the main “Clous de Paris” pyramid-shaped stud. The design has remained a mainstay at Hermès.

The new Médor Haute Joaillerie proves that understatement can be overrated. The watch’s sole threedimensional pyramid glistens with 196 white diamonds concealing the mother-of-pearl dial. Meticulously set with 601 diamonds, the bracelet evokes the brand’s signature gradated herringbone pattern, and requires more than 610 hours to create.

The Natural Harmony watch from Piaget, shown at left, appears to be a diamond and emerald bracelet at rst glance.

NATURE INSPIRED

NOW MORE THAN EVER, OUTDOOR SPACE IS KEY

By Iyna Bort Caruso

Sothebysrealty.com T he kitchen may be the heart of the home, but outdoor space is the lung, the place to breathe. Life on the front porch is making a comeback, design in the backyard is breaking the rules. Homeowners are cozying up under pergolas and out on balconies overlooking skylines.

This is life without walls.

“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home,” wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gary Snyder.

A 16th-century villa in Florence, Italy, embodies the point of view. The eight-bedroom estate is set on ancient hills and counts members of the powerful House of Medici among its former owners. This perfectly preserved residence, a rarity on the property market, features a swimming pool and tennis courts on more than 45 acres of private gardens, parklands, and olive groves. A loggia serves as a kind of jardin d’hiver, or winter garden. It is protected from rough winter winds and extreme summer heat, making it welcoming year-round. Diletta Giorgolo of Italy Sotheby’s International Realty calls it the “most amazing” spot on the estate. “It faces south so you see the sun all day long.” The reaction of visitors to the historic property is one of astonishment, says Giorgolo. “It is almost impossible to find such a vast park in the city.”

Sumptuous outdoor space has skyrocketed to the top of homeowners’ priority lists, where it’s seen as having tremendous value, both as a financial investment and an investment in one’s well-being. Studies show that time spent outdoors has a restorative impact. Even in dense urban areas, microspaces are emerging anywhere there’s some available square footage.

It’s not just about what kind of outdoor space, but how many spaces entertaining, fitness, pools, mediation, kitchens, outdoor movie theaters, outdoor offices, each as thoughtfully planned as any room inside the home.

The most successful landscape projects are based on context, architecture, and lifestyle, says Mike Albert, principal and landscape architect at Aspen, Colo.-based Design Workshop, a global landscape architecture and land planning firm. is approach is always a holistic one, one that strengthens the ties to the home’s architecture and elevates the experience of the homeowner. “The natural environment is paramount. We spend a great deal of time on site to understand the obvious and subtle factors that would become the drivers of an extraordinary design,” he says. For Albert and his team, that means observing the property at di erent times of the day and, sometimes, throughout the seasons to determine the best ways of “celebrating what’s there.”

Celebrating what’s there has not always been the preference of homeowners. “Historically it would be common for a client to come in and want to bring a di erent aesthetic, a little bit of where they come from,” Albert says. “Now they have a much deeper appreciation for the native landscapes.” It’s less about imposing upon and more about restoring the landscape. By reinforcing a sense of place, homeowners are taking on the role of stewardship.

“More than ever, people want to connect with the outdoors physically and visually. It gives them a sense of rejuvenation,” Albert says. “Residential landscapes possess the ability to deepen one’s connection to the land, and that can be a very rewarding feeling to have right now.”

RANCHO SANTA FE

CALIFORNIA

Private, luxurious, and unlike any other residence in the region, this phenomenal warm-contemporary architectural masterpiece successfully blends the ambience of a ne modern art gallery with the intimate atmosphere of a genuinely welcoming home. The custom estate occupies a prime hilltop setting at the end of a cul-de-sac in Rancho Santa Fe’s exclusive, guard-gated Fairbanks Ranch and features ve bedrooms, ve full and ve half bathrooms, a casita, a game room, an o ce/library, a tness center, a futuristic kitchen, a 14-seat theater, arcade/wine cellar, and an indoor pool. Terraced grounds in concert with a vanishing-edge pool and spa capture magni cent dawn-to-dusk views where seamless grand-scale indoor/outdoor entertaining is enjoyed year-round.

$12,700,000

Property ID: 92N2F7 | paci csothebysrealty.com Paci c Sotheby’s International Realty K. Ann Brizolis 858-756-4328 Jennifer Janzen-Botts 760-845-3303

NEW YORK

This “journey into bespoke craftsmanship” from the master design studios of Matthew Hoey and Soren Rose encompasses the entire top oor and rooftop of the 240 Park Avenue South condominium. A team of master craftsmen, designers, and artisans were chosen to design, curate, mill, forge, and build this breathtaking home over a sixyear period. The duplex penthouse boasts the most stunning private pool in Manhattan, 30-feet long with in nity glass wall and constructed of custom blue Mosaic Bisazza Tile. The panoramic northern view to the Empire State and Chrysler buildings is as spectacular during the day as it is during sunset and all night.

$30,000,000

Property ID: 5KYTDJ | sothebysrealty.com Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage Nikki Field and Benjamin Pofcher 212-606-7669

KEY LARGO

FLORIDA

A stunning new oceanfront estate in the exclusive Sunrise Cay neighborhood of the Ocean Reef Club. Exquisitely designed by award-winning A niti Architects and constructed by luxury home builder Tri-Tech Construction. The estate boasts six bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, two additional half bathrooms, an o ce, a media room, and a club room. Extensive outdoor living includes an in nity pool and spa, a summer kitchen, a bar, an outdoor shower, a cabana bath, and repit o ering magni cent views of the Atlantic Ocean. Living is easy in the fully automated smart house. Entrance is via a private courtyard that o ers a two-car garage and a fourcart garage. Other features include an elevator, a generator, a scullery, and two new dock slips in the Sunrise Cay Marina.

$19,975,000

Property ID: PLH77L | sothebysrealty.com Sotheby’s International Realty – Ocean Reef Club Brokerage Rick Haney, Denise Haney 305-367-8972

CALIFORNIA

A residential and recreational mecca, this multi-parcel compound outside of San Francisco is a complete resort getaway. The signature estate has an astonishing 22,451 square feet of living space on 6.88 acres. The “Recreation Villa” is a standalone 8,064-square-foot custom contemporary with a villa feel tailored for high-end entertaining. With vanishing NanaWalls and poolside lounges, this entertainer’s dream boasts a lavish pool complex with waterfalls, two spas, a romantic grotto with rooftop repit, and a lanai lounge. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy tennis, basketball, bocce, a batting cage, a putting green, and a deluxe gym. The sprawling orchard lot includes a cottage, creekside trails, and extensive lawns.

$25,000,000

Property ID: 63QTGR | goldengatesir.com Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty Anton Danilovich 925-818-5749 Herman Chan 415-787-3450

FLORENCE

TUSCANY

This majestic 16th-century villa, with classic and elegant lines, is nestled in lush woods on the hills around Florence. Still perfectly preserved, this beautiful villa was ordered by the Pazzi family, from which it was seized after the conspiracy against Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici. The main residence covers an interior area of 1,500 square meters that spreads onto three oors with attics, lodges, and mezzanines, and currently has ve bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It o ers inviting salons with scenic stone replaces, antique terracotta oors, and co ered ceilings. This fabulous estate, whose grounds cover approximately 19 hectares, also features a 120-square- meter “Limonaia” (lemon house) caretaker’s apartment, a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a private chapel.

Price Upon Request

Property ID: LXQ22Q | sothebysrealty.com Italy Sotheby’s International Realty Sara Castriota Scanderbeg +39 055 0751888

WESTPORT

CONNECTICUT

This private compound, professionally manicured grounds, on 2.65 acres in Westport is a dream come true. Accessed by beautiful iron gates, a winding drive, and room for a pool! There are four or ve bedrooms, one with en-suite bath. The fth bedroom is a possible primary bedroom/guest suite with a full bath located in its own wing of the home. Also featured is a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen, a private gym, and gracious yet comfortable entertaining spaces. An expansive lower level has barrel-vaulted ceilings with temperature-controlled wine cellar/room and a potential indoor golf simulator or spa space. The kitchen oor and master bath are radiantly heated. And outside? Paradise! Features include a 54-yard golf tee box and Par 3 green, waterfall wall, and majestic stone archway leading down to the Saugatuck River. After a long day, spend a casual evening in the modernist glass house/ lounge with a wood-burning replace. Whether relaxing, entertaining on a large or intimate scale, or simply putting on your green, this spectacular property has it all—exquisitely designed, solidly built and meticulously maintained. Private, scheduled showings available.

DORADO BEACH

PUERTO RICO

Sited on the coveted Dorado Beach Drive, no expense has been spared in this custom-designed oceanfront East Beach mansion at the Ritz Carlton Reserve. Distinctly original, this newly built nine-bedroom, 12-bathroom warmly modern property boasts two acres of prime beach views rivaling the amenities of the world class resort brand it sits gated within. The ve-bedroom, sevenbathroom 10,538-square-foot main house is complemented by a three-bedroom, four-bathroom 2,750-square-foot guest house with separate maids bedroom suite. The main garage houses four cars inside, with another four-car parking exterior, as well as the guesthouse’s two-car garage.

Price Upon Request

Property ID: W5WS3P puertoricosothebysrealty.com Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty Oriana Juvelier 787-523-6503

$2,550,000

Property ID: 4DLRHX | williampitt.com William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty LM Homes 917-903-6275

COLORADO

Slippery Rock River Ranch, a luxurious Dolores River mountain getaway near Telluride, Colo. Every single aspect of this 36-plus acre property has been meticulously rebuilt and restored to a level unlike any other shing compound you have ever seen. Multiple indoor/outdoor living spaces include three distinctive bunkhouses, two riverside glamping tents, and a main lodge with a gourmet kitchen, a dining room, a game room, and a dedicated yoga studio/workout room. The property also includes a barn with a separate apartment and y-tying room. Home to world-class y- shing on a private 1,100-plus foot stretch of the river, with scenic hiking, mountain biking, and skiing nearby. A private pond and beach can also be found on site. This multi-generational property allows for the opportunity to create a true legacy.

$6,200,000

Property ID: F687TE | livsothebysrealty.com LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Teddy Errico +1 970.708.5959

PLAYA DEL CARMEN

QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO

This majestic beachfront villa is an authentic representation of a Mexican Caribbean-style property, harmoniously combining nature and luxury in a privileged location.

The house was designed by the renowned architect Miguel Quintana Pali, built with wide walls, open spaces, and materials of the best quality and high durability—ideal for the area. The architectural project was created to enjoy the climate and nature, with open spaces, which facilitate enjoying the beauty of the location without compromising the privacy of those who inhabit it.

$10,500,000

Property ID: MX3LZ2 | sothebysrealty.com Riviera Maya Sotheby’s International Realty Rosa Calderón +52 984 803 3036

SGD$6,000,000

Property ID: ECT8HL | sothebysrealty.com List Sotheby’s International Realty

The view from a balcony at Marina One Residences.

MAGICAL MARINA BAY

THE PLANNED NEIGHBORHOOD IN SINGAPORE IS “THRIVING AND ENERGETIC”

With its stunning skyscrapers, upscale hotels, and luxury malls, Marina Bay is Singapore’s new, hip downtown—a 24/7 work-live-play community that caters to the a uent.

An extension of the financial district, Marina Bay is a planned neighborhood built on reclaimed land in the Central Area of Singapore, surrounded by the Downtown Core and the planning areas of Marina East, Marina South, and Straits iew.

“The government’s vision for Marina Bay was a thriving and energetic place,” says Lewis Cha, executive director of List Sotheby’s International Realty. “Most of the residents are professionals who are working in the Central Business District, which includes DBS Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Allianz Asia Pacific, Facebook, LinkedIn, and the Mitsubishi FJ Financial Group.”

DAZZLING SKY-HIGH CONDO TOWERS Its housing stock, which was built between 2008 and 2017, is uber exclusive. Cha says the four major condo developments in Marina Bay have a total of 2,802 units, and there are two others right on its borders. The oldest, The Sail Marina Bay, dates to 200 . Prices start at SGD 1.1 million for a one-bedroom apartment of 50 to 60 square meters. The largest units, which are over 180 square meters, start at SGD . million.

Marina Bay Residences, which were built in 2010, typically sell for SGD 1. million for a 60- to 80-square-meter unit up to a minimum of SGD million for an apartment that’s 120 to 180 square meters.

At Marina Bay Suites, which was completed in 2014 and has only larger

units, prices start at SGD$3.8 million for a 120- to 180-square-meter unit. Units larger than 180 square meters start at SGD$5 million.

Marina One Residences, which debuted in 2017, o ers one-, two-, three-, and three/four-bedroom units priced at SGD$1.5 million to SGD$5.5 million and over. Sizes range from 50 square meters to over 180 square meters.

Bordering Marina Bay, One Shenton, fi nished in 2011, and On Shenton, completed in 2017, feature 841 units priced from SGD$1 million to SGD$3.3 million and up.

Cha notes that while The Sail @ Marina Bay is exclusively residential, Marina Bay Residences and Marina Bay Suites are part of the Marina Bay Financial Centre, which has a trio of offi ce towers and a retail component, Marina Bay Link Mall.

He adds that the Marina One Residences are in a complex of the same name that features two offi ce towers and a retail anchor called The Heart.

Units give residents access to full packages of amenities that include swimming pools, Jacuzzis, gym rooms, clubhouses, and sky terraces.

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE Marina Bay, Cha says, is “not only the center of an international investment hub, but it also features hotels, shops, nightlife, and housing as well as green, open spaces and tree-lined boulevards, all wrapped around the bay.”

If it looks familiar, it might be because a number of fi lms, including 201 ’s Crazy Rich Asians, were shot there.

One of the community’s signature features is the Singapore Flyer. At 150 meters in diameter and 165 meters in height, the ferris wheel, some 30 meters taller than the London Eye, is one of the world’s largest observation wheels.

Another prime attraction is Gardens by the Bay, a 250-acre park that includes the Flower Dome, billed as the world’s largest greenhouse, and the Supertrees Grove, 18 vertical-garden structures that rise 25 meters to 50 meters and feature collections of exotic ferns, vines, orchids, and bromeliads.

Marina Bay hosts a number of premier events, including the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix motor race, which, since 2008, has been held on a street circuit adjacent to the community.

The Float Marina Bay, a fl oating platform built in 2007, is the site of several signature events, including the National Day Parade, held annually on Aug. 9, the New ear’s Eve Countdown, and various fi reworks displays.

The neighborhood also includes Esplanade–Theatres on the Bay, a concert hall that seats about 1,600 and a performing-arts theater that holds 2,000.

For luxury shopping, residents have various options, including the Marina Bay Sands hotel, whose boutiques include Alexander Mc ueen and Louis uitton.

The hotel features a number of restaurants, including the steakhouse CUT by Wolfgang Puck; Waku Ghin, which serves modern Japanese cuisine; Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay, which serves traditional British fare and has an al fresco bar; and TWG Tea Salon & Boutique, which serves some 800 single-harvest teas and exclusive blends.

CE LA I, which serves contemporary Asian cuisine, and LA O Italian Restaurant & Bar, are on the top of the hotel and o er stunning views of the skyline.

The Marina Bay Golf Course, the island’s only 1 -hole public course, also is part of the community, and the ArtScience Museum and the Red Dot Design Museum are other neighborhood attractions.

Cha points out that there will be more amenities as Marina Bay expands. The government announced in 2019, without a timeline, that some 9,000 new residences will be added next to Gardens by the Bay.

The Thomson-East Coast Mass Rapid Transit Line, which will join the other seven that serve Marina Bay, will be completed in 2025 and “enhance the connectivity of the people living in the area to the rest of the island,” he says.

A living and dining room at Marina One, shown at top. A bedroom at V On Shenton, shown below.

SGD$3,189,360

Property ID: KPJY9W | sothebysrealty.com List Sotheby’s International Realty