August 22, 2023
Khai Liew
The man behind the lodge’s original timeless furnishings returns to the scene to build upon the award winning style of the original.
Our intention always has been to make works that occupy the space quietly, but beautifully. When I saw the news that the fire was raging towards the lodge, my heart sank. But to have the opportunity to come back together with Max, Richard, James and Hayley was fantastic.
Khai Liew, DesignerKhai’s design response to the lodge’s wild outlook over the Southern Ocean and Kangaroo Island coast was to create the warm and inviting circular lounges in the Great Room, the sculptural five-and-a-half-metre long solid oak bar table – the site for many drinks and conversations shared over the years – as well as the lounge lamps and hanging pendants in the restaurant. The teak ‘Jeannie’ bench seat at the entrance to lodge was also Khai’s design.
Now in 2023, Khai is back designing pieces for the new-look lodge, bringing his cultivated design language to produce useful, meaningful and delightful work that speaks of its time, place and people.
View the video below where Khai recently spoke on his journey, his practice, and the inspiration behind his designs for Southern Ocean Lodge.
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To learn more about Khai and his gallery, visit khailiew.com
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