{"id":581,"date":"2019-02-22T14:23:53","date_gmt":"2019-02-22T14:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/?p=581"},"modified":"2019-04-22T13:54:17","modified_gmt":"2019-04-22T13:54:17","slug":"ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/2019\/02\/22\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik\/","title":{"rendered":"AB Concept by Paola Singer, Cathy Lee, Grace Leo and Can Faik"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-583\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-4.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Ab Concept<\/strong><\/em> was written by <em><strong>Paola Singer<\/strong><\/em>. She is a freelance journalist who writes about travel, food, <em><strong>architecture<\/strong><\/em>, and <em><strong>interior design<\/strong><\/em>. Her <em><strong>content appears<\/strong><\/em> in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler, Elle Decor, and Architectural Digest, among other publications. Paola also works as an editor, researcher, and copywriter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-584\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-585\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-5.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-586\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-6.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>This was written with the contribution of:<\/p>\n<p>Cathy Lee is a passionate philanthropist focusing on children\u2019s causes and a devoted supporter of design and the arts.<\/p>\n<p>Grace Leo is an award-winning hotelier recognized for her work in greenfield development and for pioneering the trend toward design-led boutique hotels, founding her own hotel company in 1988.<\/p>\n<p>Can Faik is an award-winning journalist and the editor of SPACE and Hotel Spec, the world\u2019s leading authorities on international hotel design.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-587\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-7.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-588\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-8.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-589\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-9.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>On the book Ab Concept you can see the integrating minimalist interiors into bold interpretations of traditional architectural forms, the book has been hailed as one of the most innovative and acclaimed design firms not only in Asia but across the world, thanks to its forward-thinking leaders Ed Ng and Terence Ngan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-590\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-10.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-591\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-11.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>AB Concept is a leader in both architectural and interior design, consulting for luxury brands such as the Four Seasons, Rosewood, Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La Hotels. Hand-sketching and designing each component and often conceptualizing and fabricating bespoke furniture, the duo\u2019s work is characterized by attention to detail, personal touch, and fine craftsmanship. This volume showcases projects that make the eponymous design to house a vanguard in the world of high design.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-592\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-2.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rugsociety.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ab-concept-by-paola-singer-cathy-lee-grace-leo-and-can-faik-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Like what you\u2019ve read?\u00a0<\/b><i>Feel free to share your thoughts in this article and<\/i><i>\u00a0Subscribe to our blog by adding your email address to the form on the right. 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