ELLE Deco HK Nov 06 No.18
"… been in Hong Kong for a long
time. The city has many special characteristics which I like; the mix of the ultra modern with old traditions is attractive. Also, the way local culture is influenced and absorbs the many different people from around the world. My needs are simple: I hope the design reflects this, I wanted the apartment to be urban and modern but also wanted it to be warm and welcoming, ”keep it real” says John. How to implement these ideas then became a job for designer, Roddy Murray. “John had a clear idea of what he wanted; he clearly
 
understood his own taste. The question of the fabric of apartment, how everything goes together and what it was to be made of, this became the focus of our work” says Roddy. How to begin, John’s new apartment has wonderful green views across the valley and to the hills beyond. Roddy broadened this appeal by installing floor to ceiling glass sliding doors in the livingroom and glass balustrading to the balcony to make the views from this room a spectacular highlight. Inside, he took down walls to widened and enlarged the main area and reorganized it…"