By Sherry Koh | Apr 13, 2010
Photographs courtesy of Bauhaus Rendezvous and Lee Yen Yen
League of extraordinary designs at Bauhaus Rendezvous
What's in a name? Cliché status of the question notwithstanding, the answer is quite a bit. There are parents (actors in Hollywood) who bestow their offspring with “unique” names such as Pilot Inspektor, Kal-El, Tu Morrow, Audio Science and Jermajesty. It is hilarious to many, but unfortunate for the bearer.
Their parents must have had some rhyme or reason, be it humour or plain drunkenness. Comparatively, the showroom named Bauhaus Rendezvous makes perfect sense – in name and in concept.
Bauhaus is pronounced as bow-house, and no, it has nothing to do with the word bau in the Malay language that literally translates to “smell”.
“Haus is German for house and Bau refers to a design school in Germany that is renowned for advocating simple and modern concepts,” says Gary Ong, Bauhaus’ marketing manager.
On its origin, Ong said that Bauhaus is built to house various products, brands and companies. “We select products or companies that reflect the Bauhaus look and philosophy,” Ong explains. When asked what the Bauhaus look is, Ong replies, “Simple and modern, contemporary.”
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"Studio" lighting
Inset: front view of the lamp
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A.maze of a gallery
In total, there will be more than 30 brands residing in the two-tiered showroom. The 30,000sq ft showroom (excluding the 15,000sq ft of parking space which can accommodate approximately 60 cars) will feature areas segmented into sections such as kitchen, living hall, lighting, chairs, office, bedroom, bathroom, dining, windows, walls, tiles and flooring, amongst others. This makes it ultra convenient for interior designers, architects and the public to locate contemporary furniture, art works and an array of material at one stop.
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Dome-shaped lamp
Inset: Multi-coloured bulbs within the dome
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A few interior design and architect firms will be stationed at the showroom, allowing for on-the-spot consultations. Baushaus’ partner Louis Hew has been in the industry for more than 20 years and he drew from his own experience of locating décor items. He had to go to numerous locations just to attain one item and then move on to a few other places to find another item. Troublesome, to say the least. Bauhaus showroom is designed to answer that problem.
Bau wow
Presently, there are a handful of brands at the showroom as they have only opened the glass entrance doors in December 2009. The official opening of Bauhaus showroom will be in June 2010. For now, it is very much a work-in-progress, but even then, there are eye-catching items and reproduced furniture for purchase from two brands – Hews Living and Luxs.
The Bauhaus Series by Hews Living combines simple lines and rich colours to amplify the design concept of Bauhaus modernism. The furniture is designed by Italians and manufactured in China.
“Reproduction, reproduction!” sings the cast of Grease. Luxs at Bauhaus sings a different tune of reproduction, one that involves designer pieces. They reproduce designer pieces and claim that all reproduction is of high grade.
Take a seat
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Reproduction of the…
• 1955 Coconut Chair by George Nelson, RM2,390
• 1928 Classic LC4 Chaise Lounge by Le Corbusier, RM2,290 (right) |
Animal farm
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L-R: Reproduction of the…
• 1973 Pony Chair by Eero Aarnio, RM1,990
• 1958 Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, RM1,190
• 1960 Ox Chair by Hans J. Wegner, RM5,090
• 1958 Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen, RM2,190
• 1960s FK Bucket Seat by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm, RM2,490 |
Being transparent
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Reproduction of the…
• 2002 Ghost Chair by Philippe Starck, RM590 (left)
• 1968 Bubble Chair by Eero Aarnio, RM4,690 (middle)
• 1966 Platner Dining Table by Warren Platner, RM3,490 (top right)
• 1948 Classic Coffee Table by Isamu Noguchi, RM1,290 (bottom right)
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Come together
The 2,500sq ft exhibition space on the second floor is available to Bauhaus' clients for product launches, events, workshops, exhibition and seminars. According to Ong, the exhibition space is not for rent. Ong adds, “As long as the space is used to feature very good things, something really nice and unique, then we welcome them to use the exhibition space. It must be something that people will want.” Currently, the space exhibits digital art by Soul Art.
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2,500sq ft of exhibition space - currently featuring digital art by Soul Art
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Ong mentioned that Bauhaus Rendezvous will also feature a café and library in the next few months. He also highlighted that interior design and architect firms may register with Bauhaus as a member and have their projects featured at the showroom.
Ong ends it succinctly, “If you want to find good design and products, one place with variety, come to Bauhaus!”
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