André Fu for JANUS et Cie · credits his idiosyncratic design style—a quietly thoughtful,...

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The Rock Garden Collection

André Fu for JANUS et Cie

A tranquil sense of place that inspires reflection

Born in Hong Kong and educated in England from the age of 14,

André Fu holds a Bachelor of Arts at Cambridge University and

a Masters in Architecture from the University of Cambridge. Fu

credits his idiosyncratic design style—a quietly thoughtful, carefully

considered yet analytical approach marked by a highly refined

aesthetic—to his peripatetic cultural upbringing. According to the

designer, “living, studying and traveling between both countries over

the past thirty years is why my own tastemaker sensibility reinterprets

traditional notions of national identities or ‘East-meets-West aesthetics’

in a new hybrid. For me, it is about combining a seamless alignment

of cultural and design sensibilities, modern luxury, and craftsmanship

to shape the world around us.”

Fu became known overnight when he first redefined notions of

hospitality with his design of the world-renowned Upper House hotel

in Hong Kong, and has since gone on to create forward-thinking

interiors for other leading brands. Fu leads each project personally

from his airy design studio, located on the historic Duddell Street

in Central, Hong Kong.

“I enjoy working on a wide range of projects across the world but none

of these are about me or my personal design style,” he explains. “Each

new commission starts with understanding my client, the brand, and

their specific brief or vision so that when someone walks into the

space—whether it is an Andaz or a Waldorf hotel, for instance—that

is what they see. My signature touches may be there, but it is very

important to me that the design is about telling a story about the brand.”

Designs usually begin with Fu’s hand-drawn conceptual sketches,

shaping a sensuous fusion of form and materiality, before proceeding

to a detailed design stage.

This same personal attention to detail throughout the design process

is apparent across the breadth of his work, which has won increasing

recognition with numerous awards. In 2016, he was named Designer

of the Year for Maison & Objet Asia and also honored in Wallpaper*s

list of Top 20 Interior Designers. Recently, his designs for Kerry Hotel

were awarded Ahead Asia’s Best Urban Hotel and Best Bar 2018.

Fu’s most recent unique design collaboration was his Ribbon Dance

creation for Louis Vuitton’s Objets Nomades Collection. 2019 marks

the launch of his exclusive Rock Garden dining and lounge collection

for JANUS et Cie.

In 2015, he successfully launched the André Fu Living (AFL) lifestyle

brand with a series of products including a collection of original

urban-inspired handmade carpets for Tai Ping, an artisanal room scent

formulated by the cult perfumer Julian Bedel in collaboration with Fu,

and modernist TAC/TILE lighting in collaboration with Czech lighting

manufacturer Lasvit. 2019 will see a new phase for AFL with a holistic

lifestyle offering to unveil.

“I enjoy working on projects across different scales, moving from one

realm to the next,” Fu explains. Each reflects the hallmarks of his

signature modern style with simple, natural materials and textures,

and an unmistakable understated elegance.

A collection embracing the poetic qualities of an authentic Japanese garden— rigid rock forms and flowing sand patterns juxtapose to create a unique language of visual tension.

Urban Serenity

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ROCK GARDENCOLLECTIONSpecifications

SIDE CHAIR

D 23in 58cm

H 32½in 82cm

W 24¼in 62cm

BACKLESS BENCH 142

D 19¾in 50cm

H 16½in 42cm

W 56in 142cm

MODULE CENTER WIDE

D 33¼in 84cm

H 28¼in 72cm

W 52½in 133cm

OSH 17in 43cm

DINING TABLE ROUND 90

H 29in 73cm

DIA 35½in 90cm

LOUNGE CHAIR

D 30¾in 78cm

H 31in 79cm

W 27¼in 69cm

OSH 17in 43cm

COUNTER STOOL

D 22½in 57cm

H 39¾in 101cm

W 22¼in 56cm

MODULE LEFT

D 33¼in 84cm

H 28¼in 72cm

W 27¼in 69cm

OSH 17in 43cm

DINING TABLE RECTANGLE 265

H 29in 73cm

W 43¼in 110cm

L 104¼in 265cm

MODULE CENTER

D 33¼in 84cm

H 28¼in 72cm

W 29in 73cm

OSH 17in 43cm

BARSTOOL

D 22½in 57cm

H 42¾in 109cm

W 22¼in 56cm

MODULE RIGHT

D 33¼in 84cm

H 28¼in 72cm

W 27¼in 69cm

OSH 17in 43cm

CAFÉ TABLE ROUND 64

H 26in 66cm

DIA 25¼in 64cm

MODULE CORNER

D 32¾in 83cm

H 28¼in 72cm

W 32¾in 83cm

OSH 17in 43cm

SIDE TABLE ROUND 38

H 19¾in 50cm

DIA 15in 38cm

CHAISE LOUNGE WITH ARMS

H 19¼in 49cm

W 32in 81cm

L 83in 211cm

OSH 14½in 37cm

SIDE TABLE ROUND 48

H 19¾in 50cm

DIA 19in 48cm

DOUBLE CHAISE LOUNGE WITH ARMS

H 19¼in 49cm

W 62½in 159cm

L 83in 211cm

OSH 14½in 37cm

OTTOMAN

D 15¾in 40cm

H 11½in 29cm

W 19¾in 50cm

ROCK GARDENCOLLECTIONMaterials

Topiary logo are trademarks and service marks of JANUS et Cie,

registered in the United States and internationally. Our tag lines,

slogans, photography and the designs of certain furniture are also the

proprietary intellectual property of JANUS et Cie. All third party marks

and third party photographs are used with permission from their

respective owners. Violation of JANUS et Cie’s intellectual property

rights will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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