iN-Trend Issue #12/24: Innovation and Design in Harmony
Feature Image credit: Jotun Malaysia
Celebrate the latest in design and technology as the year-end approaches! First, check out AKEMI Home’s new flagship store at Sunway Pyramid and Jotun Malaysia’s NUANCES Global Colour Collection 2025. Meanwhile GROHE advances sustainability and innovation at WAF 2024 while Graphisoft inspires with cutting-edge architectural solutions in Malaysia. Explore these updates and embrace the season with a dose of inspiration!
AKEMI Home Opens Its Flagship Store at Sunway Pyramid with Spectacular Grand Launch
The AKEMI Home Flagship Store is officially open on the Ground Floor of OASIS, Sunway Pyramid, offering customers an immersive experience in home and lifestyle excellence. The Grand Launch event was nothing short of a dazzling celebration, featuring the AKEMI Fashion Runway with couture creations by renowned designer Masyadi Mansoor and a show-stopping performance by The Dukes band. Guests were treated to an unforgettable day of style, music, and elegance. The occasion was graced by prominent figures from both the Eastern Decorator Group of Companies and Sunway Malls. Among those in attendance were Watson Koay, Director of Eastern Decorator Group of Companies, Susan Koay, Director and COO, and Graysen Koay, also a Director within the group. Representing Sunway Malls were Michael Poh, Senior Director of Leasing, Jason Chin, Senior General Manager of Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Giza, and Sunway Square Mall, and HC Chan, CEO of Sunway Malls. Vincent Koay, Director and CEO of Eastern Decorator Group of Companies, and Clement, the company’s CCO, also played pivotal roles in the celebration. The unveiling of an exclusive handcrafted piece by designer Ben Firdaus also added a distinctive touch to the event. Visit the AKEMI Home Flagship Store today and discover the ultimate in home luxury.
https://akemihome.com/
Jotun Malaysia Unveils NUANCES: The Global Colour Collection 2025
Jotun Malaysia proudly introduces NUANCES, the Global Colour Collection 2025, launched at an immersive “Welcome Home” event held from 11th to 13th November. This thoughtfully crafted palette features 30 sophisticated colours spanning six families—blues, greens, greys, yellows, peaches, and beiges—each designed to bring depth and character to any interior space. Accompanying the launch of NUANCES is Jotun’s latest innovation, the Majestic Pure Color Super Matt. This premium paint, developed with True Colour Technology, offers a flawless matte finish that combines exceptional richness with superior durability and washability, setting a new benchmark for interior design. To commemorate the launch, Jotun has collaborated with Pestle & Mortar Clothing (PMC) to create a limited-edition apparel collection inspired by the NUANCES palette and infused with elements of Malaysian culture. Beginning 16th December, customers who spend RM400 or more on Jotun products will receive exclusive merchandise from this unique Jotun x PMC collaboration. Additionally, Jotun revealed an enhanced shop concept that will begin rolling out nationwide in 2024. This reimagined retail experience will provide customers with a fully interactive environment to explore Jotun’s colour collections, products, and design inspirations.
https://www.jotun.com/
Celebrating Architectural Excellence at WAF 2024
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2024 has concluded, marking another milestone in GROHE’s 17-year journey as a Founder Partner, reaffirming the brand’s unwavering dedication to architectural innovation and sustainability. GROHE, a global leader in complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, has been a proud partner of WAF since its inception in 2008. This year, the GROHE Delegates’ Lounge became a hub of inspiration, showcasing Aquatecture—a seamless blend of water and architecture. Visitors explored groundbreaking innovations such as ICON 3D and Allure Gravity collections, alongside the transformative Aqua Rituals experience, where the calming power of water rejuvenated the mind and body. In celebration of sustainability, GROHE presented the prestigious GROHE Water Prize to Turenscape for its visionary Green Distillation project, applauded for its groundbreaking approach to water and environmental challenges. Additionally, GROHE contributed to the Beyond Water panel, sparking meaningful discussions on global water solutions. As WAF 2024 closes, GROHE remains committed to shaping the future of water and architecture, driving innovation and sustainability for generations to come.
https://www.grohe.my/en_my/
Tropicana Signs First Residential Project with Banyan Group for Luxurious Skypark Kepler at Lido
Tropicana is excited to announce the signing of its first residential project with Banyan Group to develop the stylish Skypark Kepler, a freehold branded residence located at the coastal jewel of Johor. Offering comprehensive conveniences and smart city living, this landmark development represents the inaugural collaboration with Banyan Group and partners Samsung and Kohler, which will provide premium fittings and finishes, including smart appliances and sanitary wares. In November 2024, Tropicana unveiled its latest crown jewel in Johor, an RM80 billion township at the 163-acre Lido Waterfront Boulevard (“LIDO”). Starting strong, LIDO’s Skypark Kepler is the first branded residential development and the most luxurious high-rise in Johor. Discerning homeowners of these visionary serviced apartments will enjoy global benefits from the Banyan Group including the Banyan Living rental programme and the Banyan Sanctuary Club programme.
www.tropicanacorp.com.my
Graphisoft Explores New Possibilities in Malaysia at Exclusive Media Event
Graphisoft, a leading Hungary-based provider of architectural and design software solutions, hosted an exclusive high tea event for media members at Entier Restaurant, Alila Bangsar. Titled “DESIGN THE FUTURE – Shaping the Path to New Possibilities in Malaysia”, the event featured Graphisoft’s global CEO, Daniel Csillag, alongside Márton Kiss, Vice President of Product Success, who shared insights into the company’s innovative solutions and growing presence in Malaysia. During the session, Csillag, who assumed his role earlier this year, discussed Graphisoft’s journey of innovation and its commitment to advancing sustainable design solutions. He emphasised the company’s goal to empower architects and designers in Malaysia with cutting-edge tools that streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and deliver exceptional results.
https://graphisoft.com/my
Upgrade Your Holidays with GeForce RTX for Gaming, Creating, and AI
This holiday season, elevate your gaming and creative projects with the GeForce RTX 40 Series. Featuring cutting-edge laptops, desktops, and graphics cards, this lineup delivers lifelike visuals, responsive performance, and AI-powered tools for enhanced creativity and productivity. GeForce RTX 40 Series laptops, powered by Max-Q AI technologies, offer exceptional performance in a sleek, energy-efficient design. RTX graphics cards bring virtual worlds to life with NVIDIA DLSS 3, ray tracing, and exclusive NVIDIA Studio tools. Meanwhile, RTX desktops deliver high frame rates and minimal latency for immersive gaming and seamless creative workflows.With over 600 RTX-powered games and exciting titles like Alan Wake 2 and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, there’s no better time to upgrade. Holiday deals on GeForce products are available until 31 December 2024 at authorised resellers including Brightstar and Ideal Tech.
https://www.nvidia.com/en-my/geforce/campaigns/holiday-deals/
