L’atelier Fantasia Design an Elegant and Biomimetic Apartment

This week’s instalment of the Project of the Week series features an elegant and biomimetic apartment design by 2023 SBID Awards Finalist, L’atelier Fantasia.

What was the client’s brief? 

Located on the 15th floor, this residence offers a breathtaking urban vista. Drawing inspiration from the stunning panoramic view and a desire for luxurious living, the design seamlessly blends practicality with cultural artistry and opulence. Classical lines exude elegance, while modern design elements emphasise meticulous attention to detail and proportion. The incorporation of biomimetic elements and chic home decor creates a visually captivating narrative, seamlessly merging natural art pieces and light fixtures with a diverse range of materials.

What inspired the design of the project?

Inspiration drawn from stunning vistas and a glamorous sense of living is coupled with a core design principle of pragmatism. A luxurious style sets the tone, harmonising extravagant elements with classical lines. Biomimetic design elements and exquisite home decorations create a visual link across the space, further accentuated by art filled with natural sensibility and lighting inspired by floral aesthetics. The harmony of materials is constructed, forming an elegant space imbued with texture. Amidst the vibrant tones and juxtaposition of different materials, an aesthetically pleasing artistic ambiance is crafted, giving rise to an elegant space rich in substance and beauty.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

Fusing Functionality with Aesthetics: Integrating pragmatism with luxurious design, this approach creates a harmonious blend of utility and elegance without sacrificing functionality. Redefining the Living Room Focus: By de-emphasising the television, the design fosters family cohesion, creating a comfortable space that encourages social interaction. Creating a Fusion of Art and Space: Utilising natural artistic elements, the design infuses the room with an artistic aura, seamlessly blending art and luxury. The Challenge of Exquisite Craftsmanship: An artistic TV wall, inspired by landscape paintings and created through meticulous assembly, showcases magnificent craftsmanship through various advanced techniques. Design with Environmental and Health Consciousness: Incorporating pandemic prevention, the design features transitional spaces and large windows for natural light, enhancing both safety and energy efficiency. Providing Flexible and Multi-functional Spaces: The design offers open yet private spaces, including unique areas for relaxation, allowing inhabitants to enjoy diverse moods within the home, alleviating daily stress.

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

Stunning Urban Views: Situated on the 15th floor, the residence offers breathtaking vistas of the city, merging these inspirations with opulence and cultural artistry. Harmony of Practicality and Elegance: The design embodies a marriage of practicality and luxurious style, blending classical lines with modern design elements. Artistic Fusion: Utilising biomimetic elements and chic décor, the space seamlessly integrates natural art pieces, creating a rich and beautiful artistic ambiance. Innovative Living Room Concept: A visual centerpiece is formed by the art television wall, coupled with a curved sofa and floor-to-ceiling windows that introduce natural light, emphasising the landscape and artistic inspirations. Flexible and Tranquil Spaces: The layout preserves the independence of the private rooms while creating communal areas, including a unique tea and snack area that provides a serene escape and helps alleviate everyday stress. Elegant Bedrooms and Workspaces: Attention to detail and thoughtful design choices like sliding doors and elegant lighting lend an elegant touch to the bedrooms, along with accommodating work and relaxation needs. Art Nouveau Inspirations: Drawing from diverse aesthetics, the design crafts a luxurious space filled with vibrant colors and layered materials, providing an immersive living experience that aligns with the residents’ refined lifestyles. Overall, the highlights of this project encompass thoughtful considerations of art, functionality, health consciousness, and the creation of an opulent living experience.

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?

Participating in the SBID Awards provides a multifaceted opportunity to enhance global recognition, offers a renowned platform for a company to elevate its global reputation and brand image. Winning symbolises not only a testament to a company’s design capabilities but an elevation of its brand image, backed by a stringent and comprehensive evaluation process. It opens avenues for international collaboration with top designers, and cultivates customer trust, affirming professional excellence.

The awards can boost team morale, encouraging teamwork, while offering the privileged chance to attend social events at the UK’s House of Lords, an invaluable opportunity to broaden international connections. In essence, the SBID Awards are more than a competition; they’re a gateway to international recognition, business growth, client engagement, and enhanced teamwork.

What has being an Award Finalist meant to you and your business?

Being an Award Finalist in the SBID International Design Awards has elevated our international reputation and significantly enhanced our brand image. This recognition, marked by stringent evaluation and industry approval, has opened new doors for collaboration and commercial opportunities. It’s not just an acknowledgment of our creative abilities but has also fostered client trust and team morale. Overall, this accolade symbolizes a pinnacle in our ongoing commitment to excellence, having a profound impact on our business and inspiring us to strive further.

Questions answered by Idan Chiang, Founder of L’atelier Fantasia.