MOD-羅克迪耶基公寓 Loke Thye Kee Residences

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若住過檳城羅克迪耶基公寓（Loke Thye Kee Residences），應當會忘不了這間充滿著舊時的檳城浪漫氛圍卻又混合著當代設計手法與裝潢的公寓式旅店。走在公寓中仍觸摸的到一面面封存著舊時記憶的紅磚牆，也輔以現代的設計手法將老公寓的生命再次喚醒。羅克迪耶基公寓就位於補列為世界遺產的馬來西亞檳城喬治城（Georgetown）中心區。也正因為如此的歷史氛圍，成為了負責重建公寓的建築師事務所Minsitry of Design（MOD）設計的靈感來源，而一旁還緊鄰著有著100年歷史的羅克迪耶基餐廳。

在設計理念上，MOD總監Colin Seah也如此表示「來自90’年代檳城的迷人浪漫氣息與當時的設計風格成了我們設計時的靈感來源，我們試著透過再次的重建把當時公寓的迷人風采再次找回，同時也企圖利用當代的設計手法來呼應現代的生活方式。」

羅克迪耶基公寓除了混合了檳城特有的浪漫氛圍與現代式的設計外，MOD還特地沿續了當地的傳統商店式設計，像是綠意盎然的庭院、廊道與較為隱密的陽台等來做為客房的設計概念。為了保持品質，羅克迪耶基公寓也只提供了五間套房，而將其他的空間用做更能增進住宿品質與舒適性的設計。

羅克迪耶基公寓中保留了傳統的木地板，配合上淺色系的當代設計讓整體建築設計感顯得輕盈，而厚重的紅磚牆中嵌進了LED的燈光後增進了不少的活潑感。更特別是，用了透明玻璃材質的衣櫃就像是室內空間自然延伸出的部份；而特別挑選過的樓板地毯及質感傢俱則是用來呼應著傳統與當代設計的混合設計氛圍。許多室內的元素設計MOD也不假他手，像是看似古怪的枕頭菜單、標示出街道美食位置的美食地圖、公寓的服務手冊或是電視節目單等，在每一元素中極力顯示出檳城的歷史傳統精神與當代美學的融合感。

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MOD／Loke Thye Kee Residences

Loke Thye Kee Residences is situated in the heart of Georgetown Penang, one of 5 Malaysian UNESCO world sites rich in heritage. MOD’s design draws inspiration from this heritage and specifically the historic Loke Thye Kee restaurant, its 100-year-old namesake and neighbor. Both the restaurant and the residences re developed by the same owner, 1919 Global Sdn Bhd.

Set in 5 pre-war shophouses characteristic of Georgetown, Loke Thye Kee Residences complements the Loke Thye Kee restaurant by providing 5 suites for both long and short-term guests. Designed amidst the footprint of the traditional shophouse courtyard and alleyway, each of the 5 suites is preluded by a lush garden forecourt and an intimate private balcony. The suites are furnished with soaring pitch roofs and all suites are well appointed with living areas and full facility pantry spaces.

The traditional meets the contemporary on several levels, from the materiality to the spatial experience.

Traditional timber hardwood floors are contrasted with customized contemporary fixtures that are designed to appear as if levitating. The rough texture of the original brick walls are visually enlivened by hidden LED cove lighting and the typically enclosed vanity and wardrobe spaces are celebrated as transparent glass boxes which seamlessly extend into the rest of the room. Floor rugs, cushion fabrics and furniture pieces were chosen to reflect the central theme of adding a contemporary twist to the traditional.

MOD also designed all the branding and in-room collateral in order to provide a holistic experience, ranging from a quirky pillow menu, to a food map navigating the area’s street food, the room service menu, TV menu etc. The artwork was specially commissioned for the project and it reflects the spirit of historic Penang framed in a modern way.

ABOUT LOKE THYE KEE RESIDENCES
The Loke Thye Kee Residences is housed in five turn-of-the-century shophouses. These are part of a cluster of pre-war heritage buildings abandoned for nearly 2 decades, after a redevelopment plan was scrapped following the Asian financial crises. The cluster includes the landmark Loke Thye Kee Building, designed by renowned early Straits-Chinese architect Chew Eng Eam and originally owned by Penang Pioneer Khoo Sian Ewe. The new owners have now began the process of restoring the cluster into the Loke Thye Kee Heritage Village, and bringing back life into the once bustling area.

“We believe in “Living Heritage”, and as such, we focus on developing projects that are not just frozen in time, but can offer a glimpse into the past and still continue to build on the heritage of today and tomorrow”, said Mr Jonathan Foo, CEO and President of 1919 Global Sdn. Bhd.
To capture this vision, the developers engaged Singapore-based Ministry of Design as Design Architect and Interior Designer for the project.

“MOD has a fantastic track record in designing new life into traditional old buildings, yet maintaining it heritage integrity. We believe that the team will help in our vision to revive this section of Georgetown”, said Mr Foo.

MOD was also the design team behind Singapore’s The New Majestic Hotel and Penang’s Macalister Mansion projects. Both have won numerous international awards for design excellence.

“I was very inspired by the romance of Penang in the 1900s, the mood and design of that bygone era was beguiling. we wanted to recall a similar charm in our design for the LTK Residences, but with an added contemporary twist that would modernise the experience and make it relevant for living today.”, said Colin Seah, Founder-Director of MOD.

To bring an additional local element into the suites, local Penang artist Ch’ng Kiah Kiean was
commissioned to produce a series of 9 special pieces that captures the unique faces of some of Penang’s best know heritage buildings. The original art pieces are displayed prominently in each suite.

The Loke Thye Kee Residences hopes to attract short to medium-stay visitors who want to have the experience of living in a hundred-year-old shophouse but not miss any modern comforts.

LOKE THYE KEE’S HISTORY
The name Loke Thye Kee originated from a purpose built restaurant building during 1919 in George Town, Penang. Founded by brothers Loy Kok Boon and Loy Kok Dai, the restaurant served traditional Hainanese Chinese and Western Cuisine.

For 80 years, Loke Thye Kee, which in Hainanese means 'House of Happiness', was the choice venue for birthday dinners and wedding parties. True to its name, it was also the venue for many match-making arrangements, where young potential brides-to-be would catch a first glimpse of their suitors. These notso-subtle arrangements would be sealed with a furtive glance and a sip of tea in a certain pre-arranged drinking style. Hence Loke Thye Kee is also affectionately known as the Love Boat, which also refers to its architecture.

Local businessman and philanthropist Khoo Sian Ewe was the original owner of the Loke Thye Keebuilding. Khoo was the richest land owner in Penang in the early 1900's and also the landlord and friend of the Loy family. So when they needed a new home for their restaurant, he built and rented to them the iconic ship-inspired building that remained its home until 1996.

1919 Global purchased both the Loke Thye Kee restaurant, and a series of 5 shophouses next to it, to convert those shophouses into Loke Thye Kee Residences.

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