23 JULY 2015 - International design merger strengthens client offer
International design practice, HASSELL, and highly respected Singapore-based design studio, Distillery, have merged. This will bring together the collective creativity, knowledge and resource base of the two practices for the benefit of clients in South East Asia and globally.
Distillery is known for its exceptional portfolio of high-end luxury hospitality, retail, restaurant and bar design.
Recent projects include the newly completed Club Hotel, work with Alila Hotels and Resorts, the luxury Singapore emporium Malmaison, and the Manhattan Bar at the Singapore Regent Hotel.
HASSELL is an integrated practice of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and urban designers with studios in Australia, China, South East Asia and the United Kingdom. Its work encompasses a broad span of sectors and scales.
“The merger has brought together two like-minded design teams,” said Distillery Principal Paul Semple.
“Our practices share common values and the integration of the teams has been a natural evolution.”
“Distillery's way of working and ethos will now continue under HASSELL and this genuine coming together is signified in both name and a joint sense of purpose,” Paul said.
HASSELL Managing Director Robert Backhouse said Distillery partners Paul Semple and Matthew Shang and their team would bring fresh perspectives and a highly creative approach to the HASSELL studio.
“Our clients both in Singapore and internationally will benefit from the collective design talent, knowledge and resource base of the two practices,” said Rob.
“Collaboration, openness and a desire to create places people love are part of the DNA for both practices,” he said.
This is the latest of a number of decisions HASSELL has made to strengthen its commitment to Singapore as a hub for its international practice. It follows the appointment of Su Lim to the new role of global Head of Client Engagement based in Singapore and the recent relocation of Principal and Board member, Caroline Diesner, from Perth to Singapore.
For more information and videos about recent HASSELL and Distillery projects, visit: http://www.hassellstudio.com/en/cms-news/hassell-and-distillery-merge
ABOUT HASSELL
HASSELL is a leading international design practice with studios in Australia, China, South East Asia and the United Kingdom.
Its integrated approach to design draws together architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban designers, planners and specialist consultants to produce truly exceptional results for clients.
With a portfolio encompassing everything from university buildings to sports stadiums, residential communities to critical-care hospitals, airport terminals to contemporary workplaces, HASSELL combines sector specific knowledge with diverse project experience to deliver a fresh approach to design.
For more information visit www.hassellstudio.com
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