Transforming Spatial Experiences


Villeroy & Boch head of sales Abhijit Kar (right) showing Khoo (left) and Ngei the bathtub produced by the company at the launch of Casa Feruni in Johor Baru. — Photos: THOMAS YONG/The Star

Feruni Ceramiche is taking its vision of transforming living and working spaces into a new physical expression with the launch of Casa Feruni.

The launch coincides with the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Feruni Ceramiche and TRI I Concept Sdn Bhd, which represents Villeroy & Boch.

The MoU marks a new chapter in the relationship between the two brands and their exploration of spatial design.

Feruni’s vision is to be the world’s most disruptive tile maker and designer that transforms living and working spaces, inspires its customers and employees, and enriches communities.

At the heart of this vision are three defining principles: Art, Beauty and Inspiration.The company brings this philosophy into a physical environment, moving beyond the presentation of individual products to explore how different design elements can work together to create a more complete spatial experience.

Villeroy & Boch head of sales Abhijit Kar (left), Khoo (centre) and Ngei at the vanity section of Casa Feruni.
Villeroy & Boch head of sales Abhijit Kar (left), Khoo (centre) and Ngei at the vanity section of Casa Feruni.

"We believe design has the power to transform the way people experience a space,’’ says Feruni Ceramiche chief executive officer Datuk Ngei Chee Chau.

He says Casa Feruni is an extension of the company’s vision and belief in Art, Beauty and Inspiration.

Ngei adds that it allows the company to explore how surfaces, materials, colours, textures, forms and functionality can come together to create something greater than individual products.

The concept builds on Feruni’s The Transformative Power of Art – a platform introduced last year – to explore the ability of artistic expression to influence perception and create new meaning.

At its core was the idea that "Art Transforms Reputations”, reflecting the company’s belief that art can challenge expectations, redefine identity and transform the way spaces are perceived.

Villeroy & Boch head of sales Abhijit Kar (second from left), Khoo (third from left) and Ngei (fourth from left) with invited guests at the opening of Casa Feruni in Johor Baru.
Villeroy & Boch head of sales Abhijit Kar (second from left), Khoo (third from left) and Ngei (fourth from left) with invited guests at the opening of Casa Feruni in Johor Baru.

Today, Casa Feruni continues that journey by translating the philosophy into a spatial experience.

"Rather than simply displaying products, the space demonstrates how surfaces, materials, colours, textures, forms and functionality can be considered together as part of a larger composition,’’ he says.

TRI I Concept managing director Kristie Khoo says the collaboration between the two parties brings together complementary design perspectives.

"Casa Feruni provides an inspiration platform to showcase how our premium bathroom collection harmonises with architectural surfaces and materials, creating holistic living spaces where aesthetics, functionality and craftsmanship unite,’’ she says.

Khoo adds that the design conversation is further expanded through Feruni’s collaboration with Villeroy & Boch, bringing the brand’s premium sanitary ware into the Casa Feruni experience.

She says the showroom is designed as a space for discovering possibilities and experiencing design in context.

"It brings together curated materials and spatial applications to demonstrate how individual elements can contribute to a broader spatial experience,’’ says Khoo.

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