Set the Scene

Backed by 70 years of history in furniture design, Roche Bobois certainly knows how to make an indelible impression. At the Tatler Design Awards 2020, guests were greeted by a colourful alcove furnished by the French brand at the entrance lounge of

The Alkaff Mansion. Upholstered in vibrant textiles from Missoni Home, the Mah Jong sofa set, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, channelled the ‘60s f lowerchild spirit while providing a stunning prelude to the evening’s nostalgic theme.

Another surprise awaited guests upstairs. The bar area was given an artistic f lourish specially for the evening, with a pop-up exhibition by Gallery 1819. On display were artworks from the

series by Cultural Medallion recipient Thomas Yeo, displayed alongside ink paintings by Chinese artist Niu Zhiye and local artist Aaron Gan (seen on the previous pages).