The Process of (Un)learning
Nine wonderful years of exploration; learning, discovering, experimenting and creating with the abundant indigenous materials, textures, techniques and traditional crafts of Bali. Now, we are ready to unlearn, relearn and rediscover this magical place that is Bali.
For us, the process of learning is an everyday adventure, as well as a great indulgence, one that is both driven by our love for design, as well as the passion to experience something new, something that can touch us and add meaning to our being.
Bali has been very successful in re-making itself. Throughout the decades, designers from all over the world have been coming to Bali to get inspired and create their own version of Bali. We have visited countless resorts, villas, restaurants, bars and residences which are inspired by the Balinese lifestyle, architecture, culture and people.
We are now ‘looking back‘ in time, to the Bali AGA – The ‘Original‘ Bali … and our learning starts from there.
Intrigued by a chance visit to Tenganan village in 2008, and ongoing interactions with artists and creative friends has led to the birth of INSITU edition Tenganan Bali.
The INSITU project features a group of cross-disciplinary artists who produce art works based on their encounters and experiences in site specific Asian destinations.
In 2010, work on INSITU edition one, on the living ancient village of Tenganan, Bali started. Through numerous visits, enjoyable explorations and open conversations, we begin to understand and are in awe of the spirit, wisdom and creativity of the Bali AGA community and their self made environment. Their simple yet enriching way of life, as well as their rituals, and the many layers of stories / myths have inspired CushCush‘ latest collections of Artworks, rightly entitled: ‘Simple Life‘ and ‘A Tale of Tenganan‘.
CushCush is very excited to co-present INSITU edition Tenganan Bali at the National Geographic Store in central London from 4th – 10th November 2011, in which together with other artists from different parts of the world, we are exhibiting our latest collections of Artworks.
To mark and celebrate this timely occasion, CushCush is unveiling our new look. A simple fresh look with a ‘Crafted Collection‘ logo as our tribute to nature, love of crafting, and the power of creating!
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we share this new phase of CushCush with you! A thrilling adventure awaits… may it touch YOUR hearts!
Suriawati Qiu & Jindee Chua
20.10.11
“The Designer‘s Choice for Customised Hospitality Furnishings.”
Cush.Cush started from the idea of making unique things with unique materials! Having worked in design based architectural firms in Australia, Singapore and Malaysia, Founding partners of Cush.Cush understand the need to encourage and facilitate designers and architects to create more interesting pieces of artwork, be it furniture, objects or accessories to complement the spaces they create.
The prominent shift of trend in the design industry further fuelled Cush.Cush‘s direction. With clients becoming more sophisticated and are looking for unique furnishings that represent their individuality, it becomes a necessity for designers and architects to provide custom-made pieces for them.
Cush.Cush specialises in offering a creative range of rare materials and combines them with high quality manufacturing. We can either work to the designer‘s brief, or design a specific range for a specific project. Our strength lies in our broad understanding of Asian cultures and exceptional Western design philosophies and we offer this Unique and Synergistic combination exclusive to our Clients.
Having a design studio and production based in Bali, Cush.Cush is able to provide flexibility, quality, well-designed fine crafted furnishings at a very good value. Within few years of its set up, we have supplied to distinguished hotel and residential projects worldwide.
On top of our highly sought after custom-made products, Cush.Cush also offer a selected Collections of uniquely designed, contemporary and Asian inspired furnishings, which include: Rare Inlay Materials, Furniture (Indoor & Outdoor), Accessories, Decorative Lightings, and Artworks & Objects.
" Working with you was truly a pleasurable experience because you understand our needs very well. More importantly, you are able to deliver exactly what we have in mind! You have a very systematic way and organised way of doing things, which makes it very easy for us to follow up at any stage of the project. In this hotel industry, we have to maintain very specific and high standards, and with cush.cush, we can be assured of getting great workmanship every single time. Your attention to the details of the production ensures that we get the highest quality we require. You attend to any issues that arose promptly and courteously, and you worked within our tight deadlines. This is something that many suppliers lack in their service. We are extremely satisfied with your service and production, and look forward to our collaborations together. "
Director of Rooms, Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
" I have had the pleasure of working with Suria and Jindee in several projects at the InterContinental Resort Bali. I found them to be very reliable and always wanting to assist in order to get the job done. They were both able to work very well under pressure and with a very tight schedule. Overall, a great Team to work with. I look forward to working with them again in the near future."
Director, Tierra Design (S) Pte Ltd, Singapore
"You come through every time! Absolutely excellent service, efficient and with integrity. I’m impressed with your quick response and on time delivery. All qualities of excellent company. Thank you."
Director, Eco.id Architects, Singapore
" They have a wide range of unique materials and are very resourceful. As designers, they are able to understand what I want. They always produce high quality materials that I asked for, for my custom designs. I have been using them for both my residential and commercial projects, and they are great to work with! "
General Manager, The Mansion Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Host Asia
" It was refreshing and a pleasure to work with this young professional team. Proposals and quotations were thorough and presented very well, quality control was done well. It was obvious they had pride in their work which is often very rare here. "
Director, MD.MA design consultants, Singapore
" A good handful of designers! Design is unique and authentic, blends well with modern touch. It’s a fusion! A wide collection of nice fabric.. we have better selections of fabric. Pricing really reasonable. "
Designer, Asfour Guzy Architects, New York
" The beautiful samples arrived. As expected, everyone in the office fell in love with them. Thank you! "
Design Director, Diana Simpson Design, Sydney, Australia
" We like your products very much, especially your custom lighting and custom artwork. We are presently working on a Hyatt resort in Phuket, and would certainly consider your products for that project, as well as using your products in the Suites for Grand Hyatt Bali. "
Director, FTB Group Property Development, Sydney, Australia
" It is with pleasure I write this reference for Suriawati and Jindee from Cush.Cush. I have worked with them on several occasions on commercial projects in Australia and have found them to be extremely professional, diligent and a complete pleasure to work with. They have as excellent aesthetic and were able to produce designs in materials that were appropriate for the brief they were given. They worked within tight budgetary and time constraints and delivered an excellent outcome. Cush.Cush works as a team in the true sense. They know and understand how to collaborate, come up with excellent design suggestions, manage a project in a professional manner and take complete pride in their work... I would not hesitate to recommend them to potential clients for commercial or residential jobs. Cush.Cush would have to be one of my favourite designers to work_anywhere in the world! "
Home Owner, Singapore
" I have received the table top today. It’s really gorgeous. Thanks for a job well done!..... It’s nice knowing you and will let you know if I need fabulous tables from you again. "
Designer, DP Design Pte Ltd, Singapore
" Although it is my first time dealing with you, I am very impressed with your prompt response despite being based overseas! I’m amazed at your range of materials, and your resourceful and creative use of them. As for your product customization services, you are constantly surprising me with your initiative in providing extensive choices and solutions for my brief. You must have some really skillful and committed people to provide this level of service. I am truly impressed and would love to visit your showroom and workshop soon! "
Maimon Salleh
Executive Housekeeper, InterContinental Resort Bali, Indonesia