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Tatler Asia
27-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Tatler Asia
Home tour: a bold, Japanese-inspired home in Park Avenue, New York
Photo 1 of 3 The living room at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas Photo 2 of 3 The living room at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas Photo 3 of 3 The living room at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas One of the first details Thomas noticed about this New York home was that each room had grand, high ceilings. To maintain a sense of lightness in the space, each wall is lacquered to mirror-like perfection. Even the ceilings feature a sheer metallic finish that suffuses the room with colour throughout the day. Yet for all its sophisticated surfaces, this room remains deeply personal. Every corner reveals treasures from the owners' extensive art collection, from a vibrant Sonja Delaunay tapestry to Tom Otterness sculptures that playfully frame the windows, alongside pieces of African tribal art that speak to decades of collecting. 'I needed to incorporate many elements from their past while leaving room to create new stories in the future,' says Thomas. 'My clients are avid travellers and collectors of both modern and outsider art. I wanted to incorporate all of this into their new apartment.' Multiple seating arrangements accommodate intimate conversations and larger gatherings, while a custom mantlepiece created in collaboration with Chesney's celebrates the room's magnificent proportions. In case you missed it: 7 designer dining chairs that you'll recognise from restaurants and dining rooms Above The outdoor terrace at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas Another key component of this home is its seamless connection to the outdoors. 'They had grown accustomed to enjoying the outdoors while in an urban setting,' shares Thomas. The space includes a wraparound terrace accessible through French doors from both the living room and solarium. Here, Manhattan reveals itself in all its glory with views stretching down Park Avenue toward Midtown and across to Central Park and the West Side. Above The dining room at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas, with a custom circular table from John Boone and a restored chandelier from the owners' previous home Above A glimpse of the living room through the vivid red dining room doors at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas Crossing back through the gallery leads to the dining room, where the boldness of crimson takes centre stage. Here, the apartment's signature red imbues all millwork with its warm, dramatic hue—a deliberate departure from the more neutral palette of adjoining spaces. The custom circular table by John Boone anchors the space, alongside a display of Japanese woodblock prints, treasured china and crystal. Above the fireplace, artisans created a panel inspired by the displayed prints, symbolising an intuitive connection between the past and the present. Elevating the space further, the grandly proportioned chandelier was rescued from the clients' previous home, infusing the room with comfort while emphasising the room's impressive ceiling height. Photo 1 of 3 The solarium at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas Photo 2 of 3 The solarium at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas Photo 3 of 3 The solarium at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas Adjacent to the dining area, the solarium demonstrates how thoughtful renovation can transform potential into reality. By opening the ceiling to reveal previously hidden skylights, this space floods with natural light while serving multiple functions, from casual dining to quiet reading retreats. Custom chandeliers designed with Charles Edwards of London can be raised or lowered depending on the room's immediate purpose, embodying the flexibility essential to successful city living. Above The unexpectedly moody details of a kitchen, designed by Phillip Thomas While colour celebrates itself throughout the apartment, the kitchen takes a dramatically different approach. Finished entirely in graphite grey satin paint, this space intentionally recedes into the background when viewed from the dining room. The star here is an unexpected delight: a giant koi sculpture from Guinevere Antiques. The piece was converted into a chandelier with a single rock crystal bubble emerging from the fish's mouth, adding a touch of whimsy to the space. Above The guest bedroom at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas Moving into the more personal spaces, the music room doubles as a home office and a guitar practice area. Blue lacquered walls bring vibrancy and light, balanced by yellow carpet and ceiling treatments that create visual harmony. A custom daybed from Ralph Pucci offers afternoon reading comfort while providing guest sleeping accommodations when needed. Photo 1 of 3 The primary bedroom at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas Photo 2 of 3 The primary bathroom at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas Photo 3 of 3 The walk-in closet of the primary bedroom at a home in Park Avenue, New York, designed by Phillip Thomas The primary bedroom creates the unexpected sensation of residing in a luxurious hotel suite rather than a New York apartment. Walls upholstered in sumptuous raw cream linen outlined with the New York home's signature red establish intimacy and charm. Meanwhile, a stunning vintage Donghia bed serves as the space's sculptural centrepiece. Every detail of this New York home is designed to echo the couple's rich, dynamic history. 'The greatest compliment I can get when a project is complete is to hear from the clients that their friends say 'this apartment is so you,'' enthuses Thomas. And such is the case for this New York pied-à-terre. From the cherry blossom ceiling to the carefully preserved chandelier, this is the art of downsizing elevated to its highest form. It is a thoughtful distillation of experiences into their most essential and beautiful expressions. As family and friends enter the space, they recognise a profound truth: that the time and energy poured into one's memories never goes to waste. Building a lifetime of cherished memories turns a house into a home. NOW READ Home tour: a family's marble masterpiece in Bengaluru, India How Osaka Expo's leading architects redefined national pavilions Meet Carla Mae Leonor, whose fusion of business and design is elevating Filipino creative industries Credits Photography: Genevieve Garruppo Styling: Laurel Benedum
Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Wales Online
Video shows moment Welsh police officer crashes into car during high-speed chase
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A police officer is facing a gross misconduct investigation after crashing into an oncoming car while pursuing a suspect vehicle at speed in a van. Constable Phillip Thomas crossed the white lines in the middle of the road as he took a bend at 59mph and struck a car that was travelling in the opposite direction, before hitting a lamppost, a court has heard. The car suffered "extensive damage" after PC Thomas's vehicle collided with it and its driver suffered minor injuries, in the form of cuts and abrasions. Swansea Crown Court heard PC Thomas had passed a police driving course which permitted him to drive at 20mph above the speed limit when necessary, however at the time of the crash he was exceeding the limit by 29mph, reports WalesOnline. The officer - who was removed from frontline policing following the incident - will now be subject to a police disciplinary procedure for gross misconduct. Nik Strobl, prosecuting, told the court that the incident occurred in the early hours of September 29 last year when PC Thomas and a colleague were in a marked police van in Ammanford. He said at 2.20am a white hatchback car outside the Cottage Inn pub drew the attention of officers, and they began to follow it. (Image: CPS Cymru) The court heard that the car initially drove at normal speed but when it reached Ammanford College it accelerated away on the 30mph road - the officers illuminated the blue lights on their Vauxhall Vivaro van and pursued it. The prosecutor said that as the defendant followed the car he took a left-hand bend on Dyffryn Road but under-steered and drifted across the white lines into the middle of the road where he came into contact with a car coming in the opposite direction. He said the car suffered "extensive damage" in the collision but fortunately the female driver did not suffer serious injury, though did attend hospital for checks to be done on her shoulder. The court heard the defendant had passed a police driving course in 2021 which permitted him to drive at 20mph above the speed limit in the course of his duties, but at the time of the collision had been travelling at 59mph in the 30mph zone. Data from the police van showed he had reached a top speed of 68mph during the course of the pursuit. Phillip Thomas, of Dafen, Llanelli, had previously pleaded guilty to careless driving when he appeared in the dock for sentencing. He has no previous convictions, and at the time of the collision had a clean driving licence. James Hartson, for Thomas, said in the course of pursuing a car which may have held "miscreants" the court may feel it was difficult for the defendant to judge his speed exactly. He said it was a case of "classic under-steer" on a bend in a van not designed to corner at speed which resulted in the defendant "drifting" into the opposite lane. The barrister said his client had been an officer for four years and had received commendations for his police work as well as letters of thanks from members of the public. Judge Paul Thomas KC said that in course of his duties following "potential miscreants" in his police van the defendant had encroached on the central white lines and collided with an oncoming car. He noted in the immediate aftermath of the crash the defendant had been "very apologetic" to the other driver and been "solicitous of her health". The judge said it was clear PC Thomas was a well-regarded officer adding: "I suspect the greatest punishment is the ignominy and embarrassment of an officer appearing in a crown court." The judge noted that the defendant had indicated at magistrates court that he would plead guilty to careless driving but that had been rejected by the Crown Prosecution Service and a charge of dangerous driving was pursued. The matter made its way to crown court where the plea to the lesser charge was subsequently accepted. With a one-third discount for his guilty plea and in accordance with the sentencing guidelines for careless driving Thomas was fined £275 and had six penalty points put on his licence. He will also have to pay a court surcharge of £110. The officer was given 28 days to pay the fine with seven days in prison in default. Speaking after the sentencing, Dyfed-Powys Police superintendent Phil Rowe, head of the force's professional standards department, said: "PC Thomas is a police response driver and had undertaken training, which included following and attempting to stop vehicles with the blue lights illuminated, but his driving on that day fell below the standard expected of an officer trained in such circumstances. It is only proper that he has been held to account for his actions." The force said PC Thomas had been re-deployed from frontline duties since the incident and was subject to a parallel gross misconduct investigation by the professional standards department. You can sign up for all the latest court stories here Find crime figures for your area
North Wales Live
08-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Video shows moment Welsh police officer crashes into car during high-speed chase
A police officer is facing a gross misconduct investigation after crashing into an oncoming car while pursuing a suspect vehicle at speed in a van. Constable Phillip Thomas crossed the white lines in the middle of the road as he took a bend at 59mph and struck a car that was travelling in the opposite direction, before hitting a lamppost, a court has heard. The car suffered "extensive damage" after PC Thomas's vehicle collided with it and its driver suffered minor injuries, in the form of cuts and abrasions. Swansea Crown Court heard PC Thomas had passed a police driving course which permitted him to drive at 20mph above the speed limit when necessary, however at the time of the crash he was exceeding the limit by 29mph, reports WalesOnline. The officer - who was removed from frontline policing following the incident - will now be subject to a police disciplinary procedure for gross misconduct. Nik Strobl, prosecuting, told the court that the incident occurred in the early hours of September 29 last year when PC Thomas and a colleague were in a marked police van in Ammanford. He said at 2.20am a white hatchback car outside the Cottage Inn pub drew the attention of officers, and they began to follow it. The court heard that the car initially drove at normal speed but when it reached Ammanford College it accelerated away on the 30mph road - the officers illuminated the blue lights on their Vauxhall Vivaro van and pursued it. The prosecutor said that as the defendant followed the car he took a left-hand bend on Dyffryn Road but under-steered and drifted across the white lines into the middle of the road where he came into contact with a car coming in the opposite direction. He said the car suffered "extensive damage" in the collision but fortunately the female driver did not suffer serious injury, though did attend hospital for checks to be done on her shoulder. The court heard the defendant had passed a police driving course in 2021 which permitted him to drive at 20mph above the speed limit in the course of his duties, but at the time of the collision had been travelling at 59mph in the 30mph zone. Data from the police van showed he had reached a top speed of 68mph during the course of the pursuit. Phillip Thomas, of Dafen, Llanelli, had previously pleaded guilty to careless driving when he appeared in the dock for sentencing. He has no previous convictions, and at the time of the collision had a clean driving licence. James Hartson, for Thomas, said in the course of pursuing a car which may have held "miscreants" the court may feel it was difficult for the defendant to judge his speed exactly. He said it was a case of "classic under-steer" on a bend in a van not designed to corner at speed which resulted in the defendant "drifting" into the opposite lane. The barrister said his client had been an officer for four years and had received commendations for his police work as well as letters of thanks from members of the public. Judge Paul Thomas KC said that in course of his duties following "potential miscreants" in his police van the defendant had encroached on the central white lines and collided with an oncoming car. He noted in the immediate aftermath of the crash the defendant had been "very apologetic" to the other driver and been "solicitous of her health". The judge said it was clear PC Thomas was a well-regarded officer adding: "I suspect the greatest punishment is the ignominy and embarrassment of an officer appearing in a crown court." The judge noted that the defendant had indicated at magistrates court that he would plead guilty to careless driving but that had been rejected by the Crown Prosecution Service and a charge of dangerous driving was pursued. The matter made its way to crown court where the plea to the lesser charge was subsequently accepted. With a one-third discount for his guilty plea and in accordance with the sentencing guidelines for careless driving Thomas was fined £275 and had six penalty points put on his licence. He will also have to pay a court surcharge of £110. The officer was given 28 days to pay the fine with seven days in prison in default. Speaking after the sentencing, Dyfed-Powys Police superintendent Phil Rowe, head of the force's professional standards department, said: "PC Thomas is a police response driver and had undertaken training, which included following and attempting to stop vehicles with the blue lights illuminated, but his driving on that day fell below the standard expected of an officer trained in such circumstances. It is only proper that he has been held to account for his actions." The force said PC Thomas had been re-deployed from frontline duties since the incident and was subject to a parallel gross misconduct investigation by the professional standards department.
Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Wales Online
Shocking moment police officer going too fast crashed into oncoming car captured on camera
Shocking moment police officer going too fast crashed into oncoming car captured on camera PC Phillip Thomas 'drifted' into the opposite lane while taking a bend at 59mph in his police van - which was faster than he was trained to drive at on that road A police officer crashed into an oncoming car while pursuing a suspect vehicle at speed in a van, a court has heard. Constable Phillip Thomas crossed the white lines in the middle of the road as he took a bend at 59mph and hit a car coming in the opposite direction before slamming into a lamppost. The car which PC Thomas hit suffered "extensive damage" in the collision and its driver, minor injuries in the form of cuts and abrasions. Swansea Crown Court heard the officer had passed a police driving course which permitted him to drive at 20mph above the speed limit when necessary, but that at the time of the crash he was exceeding the limit by 29mph. The officer - who was removed from frontline policing following the incident - will now be subject to a police disciplinary procedure for gross misconduct. Nik Strobl, prosecuting, told the court that the incident occurred in the early hours of September 29 last year when PC Thomas and a colleague were in a marked police van in Ammanford. He said at 2.20am a white hatchback car outside the Cottage Inn pub drew the attention of officers, and they began to follow it. The court heard that the car initially drove at normal speed but when it reached Ammanford College it accelerated away on the 30mph road - the officers illuminated the blue lights on their Vauxhall Vivaro van and pursued it. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter here. Article continues below The prosecutor said that as the defendant followed the car he took a left-hand bend on Dyffryn Road but under-steered and drifted across the white lines into the middle of the road where he came into contact with a car coming in the opposite direction. He said the car suffered "extensive damage" in the collision but fortunately the female driver did not suffer serious injury, though did attend hospital for checks to be done on her shoulder. The police van crashed into a lamppost after colliding with the car (Image: CPS Cymru ) The court heard the defendant had passed a police driving course in 2021 which permitted him to drive at 20mph above the speed limit in the course of his duties, but at the time of the collision had been travelling at 59mph in the 30mph zone. Data from the police van showed he had reached a top speed of 68mph during the course of the pursuit. Phillip Thomas, of Dafen, Llanelli, had previously pleaded guilty to careless driving when he appeared in the dock for sentencing. He has no previous convictions, and at the time of the collision had a clean driving licence. James Hartson, for Thomas, said in the course of pursuing a car which may have held "miscreants" the court may feel it was difficult for the defendant to judge his speed exactly. He said it was a case of "classic under-steer" on a bend in a van not designed to corner at speed which resulted in the defendant "drifting" into the opposite lane. The barrister said his client had been an officer for four years and had received commendations for his police work as well as letters of thanks from members of the public. Judge Paul Thomas KC said that in course of his duties following "potential miscreants" in his police van the defendant had encroached on the central white lines and collided with an oncoming car. He noted in the immediate aftermath of the crash the defendant had been "very apologetic" to the other driver and been "solicitous of her health". The judge said it was clear PC Thomas was a well-regarded officer adding: "I suspect the greatest punishment is the ignominy and embarrassment of an officer appearing in a crown court". The judge noted that the defendant had indicated at magistrates court that he would plead guilty to careless driving but that had been rejected by the Crown Prosecution Service and a charge of dangerous driving was pursued. The matter made its way to crown court where the plea to the lesser charge was subsequently accepted. With a one-third discount for his guilty plea and in accordance with the sentencing guidelines for careless driving Thomas was fined £275 and had six penalty points put on his licence. He will also have to pay a court surcharge of £110. The officer was given 28 days to pay the fine with seven days in prison in default. Speaking after the sentencing, Dyfed-Powys Police superintendent Phil Rowe, head of the force's professional standards department, said: "PC Thomas is a police response driver and had undertaken training, which included following and attempting to stop vehicles with the blue lights illuminated, but his driving on that day fell below the standard expected of an officer trained in such circumstances. It is only proper that he has been held to account for his actions." The force said PC Thomas had been re-deployed from frontline duties since the incident and was subject to a parallel gross misconduct investigation by the professional standards department. Article continues below
