The Ocean of Stars
The Ocean of Stars
The Ocean of Stars
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Our guiding strategy, our inspiration, the magical touch in all we do. The vast ocean of stars with its surreal glow is the space that we play in.
We focus on identifying and capturing visions that flow within. Delivering innovative solutions and thinking in our designs, transforming ideas into great potentials to continuously grow and build our business.
Our guiding strategy, our inspiration, the magical touch in all we do. The vast ocean of stars with its surreal glow is the space that we play in.
We focus on identifying and capturing visions that flow within. Delivering innovative solutions and thinking in our designs, transforming ideas into great potentials to continuously grow and build our business.
We are an award-winning boutique interior design studio with defined experiences and uncompromised commitment to craft purposeful designs through our passion for storytelling.
We are an award-winning boutique interior design studio with defined experiences and uncompromised commitment to craft purposeful designs through our passion for storytelling.
We are an award-winning boutique interior design studio with defined experiences and uncompromised commitment to craft purposeful designs through our passion for storytelling.
At bluwater, we work seamlessly as a team in creating purposeful designs which facilitate memorable and inspiring experiences.
At bluwater, we work seamlessly as a team in creating purposeful designs which facilitate memorable and inspiring experiences.
At bluwater, we work seamlessly as a team in creating purposeful designs which facilitate memorable and inspiring experiences.
Regional Design Excellence
Our vast experience with a focus in hospitality and F&B projects has paved the way for us to not only craft beautiful spaces, but to create purposeful designs, translating them into stories that flow with their vision. We work on spaces, high-end residential and commercial, conceptualising experiences that are distinctive yet seamlessly integrating cultures and beliefs into every story.
Decades of Innovation
At Blu Water, we are passionate about creating compelling and innovative design solutions for our clients. Our reputation as an award-winning boutique design studio has been built on more than 20 years of extensive industry experience and our uncompromising commitment to craft innovative and purposeful designs.
Story-driven Design
In every story, we believe there is a vision that inspires from deep within. Hence, we dive deep into the hearts of our customers, to gain an insightful understanding of their vision. With that, we ensure that every vision will lie in the core of the space that we craft with finesse. Ultimately, delivering an experiential space where stories of the customers truly flow.
Team
Today, Blu Water prides itself as a reputable boutique interior design firm with a staff strength of over 20 team members. The unique balance between our passion for interior design and a strong understanding of the mechanics of architecture has been the key to our ability in meeting the needs and aspirations of our clients.
People
People
People
Lai Siew Hong
Co-founder & Chief Executive Designer
“ I design from the heart.
There should be nothing less than that. ”
“ I design from the heart.
There should be nothing less than that. ”
IDr Lai Siew Hong is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Designer of award-winning interior design firm Blu Water. As the creative backbone of Blu Water, Lai believes in creating innovative spaces and solutions while crafting a meaningful narrative in each design brief. With these sensorial and experiential design components, Lai continues to encourage a forward way of thinking in his creative process to keep the interests of a wide variety of clients over the last 30 years — previously as the Creative Partner of Axis Identidy Group, a multidisciplinary design studio in Kuala Lumpur specialising in hospitality design.
Lai graduated from the State University of New York with an Associate Degree in Applied Science Interior Design. His passion for nurturing young emerging talent translates into his deep involvement in mentorship and regional conferences over the years. Locally, he served as an Adjunct Lecturer at Taylor’s University Malaysia and internationally, he mentored graduate students at China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, China. He is also the man behind the impeccably organised MIID REKA Conference over the years, and currently the AYDA International Awards Advisory Panel and Judge for 2023.
One of his recent accolades, The Edison George Town project, has been recognised for its outstanding design sensibilities, raking multiple recognition including in the StarProperty Awards 2020, IDA Design Awards 2019, AHEAD Asia 2017, RIDA 2017, and APIDA 2016. Other award-winning projects under his stewardship are EQ Kuala Lumpur, citizenM Kuala Lumpur, and Hard Rock Hotel at Desaru Coast, Johor. Today, he continues to be the mastermind behind some of the most stunning luxury hotels and resorts in the country and the world over; most recently recognised as Asia’s Most Influential Designer Award by DOTY 2020.
Lai is also the Past President of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID), which is the national institute representing interior design professionals in Malaysia and Board Member of Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA) 2023-2025.
IDr Lai Siew Hong is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Designer of award-winning interior design firm Blu Water. As the creative backbone of Blu Water, Lai believes in creating innovative spaces and solutions while crafting a meaningful narrative in each design brief. With these sensorial and experiential design components, Lai continues to encourage a forward way of thinking in his creative process to keep the interests of a wide variety of clients over the last 30 years — previously as the Creative Partner of Axis Identidy Group, a multidisciplinary design studio in Kuala Lumpur specialising in hospitality design.
Lai graduated from the State University of New York with an Associate Degree in Applied Science Interior Design. His passion for nurturing young emerging talent translates into his deep involvement in mentorship and regional conferences over the years. Locally, he served as an Adjunct Lecturer at Taylor’s University Malaysia and internationally, he mentored graduate students at China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, China. He is also the man behind the impeccably organised MIID REKA Conference over the years, and currently the AYDA International Awards Advisory Panel and Judge for 2023.
One of his recent accolades, The Edison George Town project, has been recognised for its outstanding design sensibilities, raking multiple recognition including in the StarProperty Awards 2020, IDA Design Awards 2019, AHEAD Asia 2017, RIDA 2017, and APIDA 2016. Other award-winning projects under his stewardship are EQ Kuala Lumpur, citizenM Kuala Lumpur, and Hard Rock Hotel at Desaru Coast, Johor. Today, he continues to be the mastermind behind some of the most stunning luxury hotels and resorts in the country and the world over; most recently recognised as Asia’s Most Influential Designer Award by DOTY 2020.
Lai is also the Past President of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID), which is the national institute representing interior design professionals in Malaysia and Board Member of Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA) 2023-2025.
Mak Sook Har
Chief Operations Officer
“ Attention to detail is essential. ”
“ Attention to detail is essential. ”
Mak Sook Har is the Chief Operations Officer of Malaysia based Interior Design firm Blu Water. She has over 22 years of experience in the interior design industry, creating and executing detailed work plans that ensures projects are efficiently delivered to meet the changing needs of client requirements. Sook Har’s ability to translate creative designs and solutions into practical, timely and within budget projects underscores her impeccable project management and financial planning skills set. In addition to that, she manages the entire project methodology to ensure project requirements are met, whilst minimising various risk factors which may impact the timely completion of deliverables.
With her attention to details in project administration, she has successfully worked on various projects in the hospitality, F&B, commercial and residential sectors. Some of the renowned projects in the hospitality sector which she was involved in include The Edison George Town(Penang), EQ, citizenM KL, Aloft Kl Sentral, PJ Hilton, and Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa (Langkawi). As for residential projects, Sook Har led the team in designing the creative spaces in high-end developments such as 22 and 28 MK (Mont’ Kiara), The Green (TTDI), U-Thant Residence (Ampang), Ameera Residences (PJ), Sentral Residences and various components in the Kl Eco City project, a world-class city-within a-city spanning 25 acres neighbouring Kl Sentral and Mid Valley City. Within the F&B segment, she has led various projects such as the Tatsu Japanese Cuisine (Intercontinental KL), Kampachi Japanese Restaurant, Toh Yuen Chinese Restaurant (PJ Hilton), Chinoz On The Park (Suria KLCC).
Aside from commercial and office projects, she has also worked on various ID projects outside Malaysia such as Jin & Ina Restaurant in Hong Kong as well as Burj Dubai Business Park in United Arab Emirates.
Mak Sook Har is the Chief Operations Officer of Malaysia based Interior Design firm Blu Water. She has over 22 years of experience in the interior design industry, creating and executing detailed work plans that ensures projects are efficiently delivered to meet the changing needs of client requirements. Sook Har’s ability to translate creative designs and solutions into practical, timely and within budget projects underscores her impeccable project management and financial planning skills set. In addition to that, she manages the entire project methodology to ensure project requirements are met, whilst minimising various risk factors which may impact the timely completion of deliverables.
With her attention to details in project administration, she has successfully worked on various projects in the hospitality, F&B, commercial and residential sectors. Some of the renowned projects in the hospitality sector which she was involved in include The Edison George Town(Penang), EQ, citizenM KL, Aloft Kl Sentral, PJ Hilton, and Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa (Langkawi). As for residential projects, Sook Har led the team in designing the creative spaces in high-end developments such as 22 and 28 MK (Mont’ Kiara), The Green (TTDI), U-Thant Residence (Ampang), Ameera Residences (PJ), Sentral Residences and various components in the Kl Eco City project, a world-class city-within a-city spanning 25 acres neighbouring Kl Sentral and Mid Valley City. Within the F&B segment, she has led various projects such as the Tatsu Japanese Cuisine (Intercontinental KL), Kampachi Japanese Restaurant, Toh Yuen Chinese Restaurant (PJ Hilton), Chinoz On The Park (Suria KLCC).
Aside from commercial and office projects, she has also worked on various ID projects outside Malaysia such as Jin & Ina Restaurant in Hong Kong as well as Burj Dubai Business Park in United Arab Emirates.
Awards
Honorary Mention
APSDA Awards
2023
Etoile
Honorary Mention
APSDA Awards
2023
Capri by Fraser, Bukit Bintang
Honoury Mention
APSDA Awards
2023
Setia City Mall Phase 2
Bronze
MIID REKA Awards
2023
Setia City Mall Phase 2
Honourable Mention
MIID REKA Awards
2023
Amari SPICE Penang
Honoury Mention
APSDA Awards
2023
Amari SPICE Penang
Bronze
MIID REKA Awards
2023
Amari Kuala Lumpur
Sliver
MIID REKA Awards
2023
Lone Pine Penang, A Tributre Portfolio Resort
Honourable Mention
MIID REKA Awards
2022
Antara Genting Highlands Sales Gallery
Honorary
Singapore Interior Design Awards
2022
Antara Genting Highlands Sales Gallery
Honorary
Singapore Interior Design Awards
2022
Etoile
Honorary
Singapore Interior Design Awards
2022
Capri by Fraser, Bukit Bintang
Honourable Mention
MIID REKA Awards
2022
Signature Family Suite @ Parkroyal Collection KL
Honourable Mention
MIID REKA Awards
2022
Tropicana Gardens Mall
Honourable Mentions
APSDA Awards
2021
Sabayon at Sky51, EQ
Honourable Mentions
APSDA Awards
2021
Blue at Sky51, EQ
Silver
APSDA Awards
2021
Haidilao Hot Pot
Mention
MIID REKA Awards
2021
The Five @ KPD
Bronze
MIID REKA Awards
2021
Four Seasons Private Residences
Mention
MIID REKA Awards
2021
Antara Genting Highlands, Show Units
Bronze
MIID REKA Awards
2021
Antara Genting Highlands, Show Units
Bronze
MIID REKA Awards
2021
Capri by Fraser, Bukit Bintang
Honours
StarProperty Awards
2020
citizenM Kuala Lumpur (in collaboration with Concrete Amsterdam)
Excellence
StarProperty Awards
2020
The Edison George Town, Penang
Gold
MIID REKA Awards
2020
Haidilao Hot Pot
Honorary Mention
Singapore Interior Design Awards
2020
EQ
Excellence
StarProperty Awards
2020
EQ
Sliver
REKA International Design Awards
2019
Hard Rock Hotel, Desaru Coast
Honourable Mention
MIID REKA Awards
2019
Hard Rock Hotel, Desaru Coast
Gold
MIID REKA Awards
2019
Sabayon at Sky51, EQ
Silver
MIID REKA Awards
2019
Blue at Sky51, EQ
Bronze
MIID REKA Awards
2019
Kampachi, EQ
Silver
MIID REKA Awards
2019
citizenM Kuala Lumpur (in collaboration with Concrete Amsterdam)
Honorable Mention
IDA Design Awards
2019
The Edison George Town, Penang
Gold
FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Awards
2018
The Greens at TTDI
Silver
MIID REKA Awards
2018
Marta's Kitchen at Lalaport Bukit Bintang
Silver
REKA International Design Awards
2018
Spa, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur
Bronze
REKA International Design Awards
2017
The Greens at TTDI
Winner
AHEAD Asia
2017
The Edison George Town, Penang
Gold
REKA International Design Awards
2017
The Edison George Town, Penang
Judge’s Choice
APIDA Award
2016
The Edison George Town, Penang
Winner
APIDA Award
2016
The Edison George Town, Penang
Best 10
APIDA Award
2015
Atria Shopping Gallery
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ⓒ 2024 Bluwater Studio
bluw@bluwaterstudio.com