Peruse illustrious lighting designer Tino Kwan’s exquisite home, where every corner shines with elegance
知名燈光設計師關永權薈萃優雅裝潢與迷人照明的魅力家園
At this very moment – wherever you are, and whether you realise it or not – you only need to look around to see that the subliminal effect of lighting has transcended its function of merely illuminating your environs. Rather, a thoughtful source of lighting can conceive any desired atmosphere, enrich the interiors, and perhaps even deeply shape the emotions and moods of those under it.
Tino Kwan understands this all too well. The globally feted lighting designer and founder of TinoKwan Lighting Consultants is behind some of the most sophisticated, elaborate lighting solutions across Asia and the world, with his designs adorning spaces from the Raffles Singapore to The Peninsula Tokyo, and even to palaces in Iran. He has translated the crème de la crème of his know-how and flair into his most sacred and personal project – his 3,000sqft duplex home, nestled in the hills above Happy Valley – into which he warmly welcomes us on an autumn afternoon.
Tino’s meticulous eye for detail and his warm hospitality are felt from the moment the lift doors open to a set of plush seating by the entrance where guests can take off their shoes. It’s placed next to a small display of his art collection, setting the stage for the delights that are to come. Through the front door, delicate figurine sculptures by Chinese artist Liu Bolin (from his Red Hand series), each enjoying their own carefully conceived spotlight, flank an entrance hallway that’s deliberately been conceived with a lower roof. “Because the ceilings of this home are relatively low, I wanted to create a visual progression for guests so that when they pass through this small entryway, they are treated to the surprise of a space that opens up,” explains Tino.
此時此刻，不論閣下身在何處，潛意識裡有所發現與否，燈光能帶起的影響早已超越僅限照明的用途。它是氣氛的來源，能有效豐富空間的層次，奠下理想情調，影響你置身其中時的情緒和心情。
縱橫設計界數十年的國際著名燈光設計師兼TinoKwan Lighting Consultants創辦人關永權(Tino Kwan)，最近邀請我們前來他位於跑馬地的3,000呎雙層家居作客，在那數小時的相聚裡不難感受到燈光設計的魅力。升降機門徐徐打開，迎面而來就是Tino在家門前為客人細心準備的特色座位以方便更換鞋履，中間還有一張放有Tino部分藝術珍藏的桌案，為即將發現的驚喜埋下伏筆。
家門一開，中國藝術家劉勃麟的《Red Hand》系列雕塑作品「夾道歡迎」客人到來，眼前就是Tino時常宴請親朋聚餐的精緻飯廳，並懸掛著來自意大利燈飾品牌Barovier & Toso的吊燈，Tino指：「多年前在英國生活時我常會奔走
Indeed, the hallway leads into a sight to behold: a majestic dining room, where a monochromatic chandelier from luxury Italian furniture company Barovier & Toso takes pride of place above an elongated wooden dining table adorned with verdant tablescapes and striking floral arrangements. “When I was living in the UK many years ago, I used to go to Italy a lot and visit the artisan factory of Barovier & Toso,” recalls Tino. “I fell in love with the brand’s lighting designs that are made with Venetian glass. Compared to traditional crystal chandeliers, this is more beautiful and has more personality; it’s almost like an artwork.” Sleekly sinuous and timeless, featuring delicate droplets and simple lines, the chandelier serves as a visual anchor for the dining room, all the while working beautifully with the room’s adjustable ceiling light to achieve the perfect ambience for any moment.
Just behind the dining table, a striking glass-enclosed, rose goldrimmed wine cellar stretches all the way up to the ceiling and nearly across the full width of the home; here, an impressive collection of vintage bottles is displayed. This bespoke partition designed by Tino also offers a sense of mystery, as if luring guests to discover the rest of the home hidden behind the veil.
意大利，到過Barovier & Toso的工廠參觀，非常欣賞品牌利用口吹威尼斯玻璃製作的燈飾設計，跟炫目的水晶吊燈相比，更顯獨特個性，媲美藝術品。」而為了配合家居溫暖而低調的設計視角，Tino在挑選吊燈時也刻意物色款現代時尚、線條簡單的款式，並以此為飯廳焦點，再配合可調節的天花燈，達致實用照明和裝飾兩大目的。
他續稱：「整個設計鋪排其實別有用心，我家樓底相對較矮，為了拉高比例，客人進門的空間特別採用更低的天花設計，穿過後迎來原本的垂直高度，視覺上頓感豁然開朗，成就先抑後揚的效果。」相隔著客飯廳的設計就是Tino親自構思的落地大酒櫃，除了收藏佳釀，更可營造出滿滿的神祕感，邀請客人穿過兩旁小道發現後方暗藏的玄機。
客廳擺放電視機一方的淺色牆板剛於數月前更換，兩邊隱藏著內裡再細分為男、女如廁空間的洗手間、友人最愛的雪茄兼卡拉OK房，當然少不了