NEW DELHI, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Acclaimed designer Tony Chi is a study in contrasts. Humble, quiet, thoughtful, contemplative and yet, at once, bold, vibrant, loud, combative, unrelenting passionately visionary, and animated with a limitless energy. He is the kind of man who upon arrival, instantly fills up a room with his exuberant and infectious grasp of all of life's possibilities. He is indefinable and his talents defy convention. In his career spanning nearly three decades, he has been a creator, a developer, an operator, amongst a myriad of countless endeavours all of which define the very finest things of life. He is a consummate creator and curator of life's most exceptional experiences. A life in the making.
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His arrival in Gurgaon launches his luxurious expression of elegant 21st century living with the Grand Hyatt Residences at the Ireo City complex in Gurgaon. The Grand Hyatt Residences in Gurgaon's Golf Course Extension Road area, are a first of their kind branded residential project that brings together the vision and expertise of world-leading names in architecture, design and hospitality. While TonyChi & Associates are envisioning the interior design, Ireo has teamed up with Foster + Partners for the architecture and Hyatt Hotels Corporation to provide facilities, services and amenities for Grand Hyatt Residence owners. Tony Chi's much admired designs will grace the interiors of residences, apartments and Grand Hyatt hotel at this 29-acre mixed use project.
Tony Chi's interiors embody elegance and sophistication achieved through rich compositions of wood, metal, stone and glass. He is known for his understated, functional yet highly sophisticated style, which goes beyond the visual appeal. Defining his philosophy of 'invisible design', Tony Chi says: "Invisible design refers to the sensation you get when you first walk into a space, the undetectable subtleties, how it engages all of one's senses, not just focusing on how something looks, but how it actually feels." He calls it seeing with your heart.
The Tony Chi lead TonyChi & Associates is a global design studio established in 1984. They have executed projects across the United States, Europe, South Pacific Asia and Middle East, including exclusive residential projects in Beverly Hills, Hong Kong and the Fiji Islands. Some of the most noted projects include the opulent Park Hyatt Shanghai and stylish Andaz 5th Avenue in New York City, and most currently in development the landmark Rosewood Hong Kong. He has been recognised with innumerable prestigious accolades, including Hall of Fame award, Global Excellence award and International Interior Design Association's Best of Interior Design. The firm has garnered more than 30 awards for its design excellence and has in its portfolio notable projects like Ritz-Carlton in Singapore, Mandarin Oriental in Guangzhou, InterContinental in Geneva and Park Hyatt in Moscow.
Excited about his debut project in India, Tony Chi commented: "Conceptualizing a project for a new cultural setting is an immersive experience. India, being a land of deep heritage and a multitude of cultures steeped in rich traditions, offers a highly stimulating environment to work in." Speaking about the association, Pankaj Dugar, Head - Hospitality at Ireo, commented: "We are delighted to engage with Tony Chi, who is acclaimed the world over as a design and lifestyle visionary. His distinguished design expertise and modernist approach complement Ireo's vision of creating luxury residences matching the world's finest in style and comfort, at the Grand Hyatt Residences Gurgaon."
About IREO:
IREO is the first and the largest private equity fund dedicated to the Indian real estate sector. The company has a Pan-India footprint of projects in prime locations across NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra under various stages of development and implementation. IREO has been present in India since 2004 and has evolved as a fully integrated real estate organization that is both the financer and developer of its projects.
Ireo team consists of internationally experienced and accomplished Indian and expatriate professionals from diverse backgrounds to lead initiatives and to deliver best in class products and services to our customers. IREO's investor base consists of blue chips and globally renowned financial institutions.
Please visit our website: www.ireoworld.com.
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