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A New
Tomorrow
It wasn’t so long ago when breaking bread with family
and friends was the norm, or when a visit to the museum
involved an actual walk around its premises rather than
a virtual tour. The Covid-19 pandemic took the world by
surprise, creating worldwide curfews that led to over half
of the world’s population being placed in some state of
lockdown and confined to their homes.
In such unprecedented circumstances, our abodes have
become even more of a sanctuary as we find joy in the
simple things—whether it’s caring for our house plants
or savouring a cup of coffee while appreciating the blue
skies. As my favourite wizard Albus Dumbledore would
say: “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times,
if one only remembers to turn on the light”. Taking that
both figuratively and literally, we have put together a selec-
tion of decor ideas and inspiring reads that we hope will
help improve your #stayhome mood and wellbeing.
From lighting pieces with futuristic details (page 40
and on the right) to fabulous finds inspired by director
Wes Anderson’s technicolour cineverse (page 42), these
collections celebrate the ingenuity of their creators and
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20 and play happens in a single space, we’ve rounded up ide-
as to improve your movie-viewing experience (page 46) as
well as tips to craft a conducive workspace at home (page
50 and on the left). We also shine a spotlight on residential
Images Molteni&C | Dada Secretello desk, Flos La Plus Belle mirror by Philippe Starck
towers that pave the way to a greener and more comfort-
able means of urban living (page 72). Then, discover the
latest innovations in smart home technology and clever
solutions to help create a cleaner and safer living environ-
ment for you and your loved ones (page 80).
As we adapt to these challenging times, it has become
more important than ever to continue supporting our
local design talents. Discover the work of industrial de-
signer Hunn Wai of Lanzavecchia + Wai (page 36) and the
new milestone of local retailer Grafunkt (page 56). Then,
explore the beautiful homes designed by firms includ-
ing E&A Interiors (page 106), MOW Interior (page 126),
Sujonohun (page 154), and also many more in our Interior
Designers Special (from page 164).
The future may be uncertain, but the best way forward
is to band together and plan for a better tomorrow. We
hope this issue will help lift your spirits as we anticipate
brighter days to come.
–Hong Xinying, Managing Editor
 Contributors

CHRISTOPHER LEANNE
DEWOLF MIRANDILLA
The author of Based in Hong Kong,
Borrowed Spaces: Life Leanne Mirandilla
Between the Cracks enjoys writing about MELISSA TWIGG
of Modern Hong a wide variety of Melissa Twigg
Kong, Christopher LUO JINGMEI subjects, including is a freelance
DeWolf writes Luo Jingmei is a food, travel, art journalist who
about urbanism, freelance writer and design. Amid recently returned to
architecture, and editor who the coronavirus London after years
design and culture. loves exploring pandemic, crafting of geographical
In this issue, inspiring spaces. a conducive commitment
he explores the MICHELE KOH After completing workspace seems phobia, moving
design inspiration MOROLLO her Master of more important than between Paris, Cape
behind the newest A Singaporean Architecture degree ever before. Here, Town and Hong
generation of journalist living at the National she shortlists the Kong. She has
residential towers in Hong Kong, University of collections essential written guidebooks
in Singapore and Michele Koh Singapore, she was for an effective home on Cape Town and
how these make Morollo has written mentored at Ipli office (page 50), Hong Kong, and is
high-rise living about architecture Architects, before a while finding design currently working
greener and more and design for love of the written inspiration from on her first novel.
comfortable over 20 years. In word inspired a vibrant, eclectic Most recently, she
(page 72). her free time, she her foray into the home by Jannat Vasi interviewed Liaigre
enjoys exploring publishing world. Interior Design in creative director
vintage furniture One of the recent Mumbai (page 144). Frauke Meyer,
stores. In this issue, projects she’s been who discusses
she discusses the charmed by is a the making of an
requirements of house in São Paulo, elegant home in
a home cinema Brazil, designed by New Delhi that
experience (page Studio MK27 and took eight years to
46), stunning Galeria Arquitetos complete (page 116).
feature wall ideas (page 96).
(page 58) and
myriad ways to
future-proof your
home (page 80).
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launches, as well as
monographs
your shelves

Sce e Images AFSO, Viccarbe

Left: The skybridge at
The Upper House hotel
in Hong Kong, designed
by André Fu of AFSO

This picture: Viccarbe

Trestle table by John
Pawson and Season
chairs by Piero Lissoni,
all from P5 Studio
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CREATIVE SPIN
The Doodles collection
by CC-tapis features six
PERFECT PAIRING rugs in patterns inspired
The elegant work of by the paintings of British
Piero Lissoni and John multidisciplinary designer
Pawson finds creative Faye Toogood, each
synergy in two furniture carefully handcrafted
collections from Valencia- by Nepalese artisans.
based brand Viccarbe. “Our intention was not
The Season chair by to create photocopies of
Lissoni features rounded the original artworks
edges and hidden but rather to try to
castor wheels, and can capture the materiality
be paired beautifully and richness of each
with the understated piece,” says CC-tapis art
Trestle table by Pawson; director Daniele Lora.
the latter features solid Featuring a tactile mix of
oak legs and a table top cotton weave, Himalayan
in three sizes, as well as wool pile and cotton
an option to stow wires stitching, the resulting
within its top and along rugs feature abstract
the legs. Available at P5 designs that look as
Studio; p5studio.com.sg beautiful on the floor and
can even be wall-hung
as artworks. Available at
CC-tapis; cc-tapis.com

NEXT CHAPTER
Located on the top floor
of the Space Furniture
showroom, the Poliform
gallery boasts a refreshed
new look and features the
latest novelties from the
Italian furniture brand.
Light wood partitions
and walls demarcate
each area from the next,
creating cohesive and
carefully curated settings
that segue seamlessly
from the living area,
dining room and kitchen
to the bedroom and
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SEA BREEZE
Look out to verdant
views and sights of the
ocean at Meyer Mansion,
a new freehold property
by GuocoLand. Located
close to East Coast
Park, up to 80 per cent
of the grounds of this
development is dedicated
to landscaped gardens and
recreational amenities.
The 25-storey residential
tower houses 200 units
in eight different layouts
inspired by seafront
mansions. Each unit
comes furnished with
kitchen appliances from INTO THE WOODS
Liebherr and V-Zug, Designed by Antonio
as well as app-enabled Citterio for Maxalto, the
lighting features and Tesaurus collection of
Duravit and Hansgrohe storage units celebrates
sanitary fittings. OUTWARD BOUND the natural beauty
meyermansion.com.sg Italian manufacturer of wood. Covered in
Meridiani steps outdoors either oak veneer or
with its Open Air range, Chilean Tineo wood
comprising outdoor in a checkered motif,
versions of its signature the curved wood finish
indoor furniture of each unit is hand-
designs. Among the assembled by specialised
new additions is the craftsmen, and meant to
Zoe Open Air armchair, acquire varied hues over
which features a backrest time. These units feature
made with nautical-style a die-cast aluminium
polypropylene ropes and structure, interiors clad
an aluminium structure in maple frisé veneer
in four colours; the and a top in Marquina,
iroko wood armrests Calacatta or Emperador
add a tactile touch. marble. Available
Available at Marquis at Space Furniture;
QSquare; marquis.com.sg spacefurniture.com.sg

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MADE TO MATCH
Complement your
interior scheme with
colourful accent tables
from the Sign collection
by Studio Kairos for
Lema. Choose from a
wide variety of glossy and
matte lacquered finishes
in over 40 hues including
navy blue, paprika
red and khaki green.
Comprising an angled
metal structure and a
round wooden top, each
piece can be crafted as a
side table for the living
room or as a bedside table
with a drawer. Available
at W. Atelier; watelier.com

CURVES AHEAD
Supported by a wooden
structure and slim
legs, the Segno sofa
from Reflex Angelo
features a rounded
form that’s crafted for
a restful recline. The
work of Pininfarina
Home Design, the sofa
GO WITH fabric in place such that
it drapes beautifully and
is available in three THE FLOW evenly by the window. Its
curved configurations Founded in 1954, German newest collection, Slow
and can be upholstered brand ADO Goldkante Living, takes cues from
in fabric or leather; its has over 60 years of the beauty of nature,
back cushions feature history. Its signature gold with botanical-themed
two layers of feather and thread runs through patterns and transparent
polyurethane inserts the lower seam of its fabrics in a mix of
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Scene Available at Sphere acts as a weight tape accent shades. Available
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 | Books |

Eye Candy ARCHITIZER: THE

WORLD’S BEST
Settle into your favourite nook ARCHITECTURE
Published by Phaidon,
with coffee-table tomes that this book features the
are filled with inspiring spaces winners of the 2019
Architizer A+Awards.
and insightful ideas Selected based on votes
from the public and a
group of 400-plus profes-
sionals from various fields
ranging from fashion
to real estate, the result
is a diverse collection of
architectural masterpieces
from around the world.

ANDRÉ FU: CROSSING

CULTURES WITH DESIGN
Highlighting 18 recent projects by acclaimed
Hong Kong-based architect and designer André
Fu, this monograph published by Thames &
Hudson is penned by Catherine Shaw. It not only
features 300 colour illustrations, but also includes
Fu’s hand-drawn sketches and mood boards for
insights into his personal creative process.

LIAIGRE: CREATION
2016-2020
Featuring exceptional images and an
essay by French art historian Francoise-
Claire Prodhon, this spectacular
volume published by Rizzoli takes
you inside the phenomenal villas
and breathtaking mansions created
by French design brand Liaigre,
and also offers a behind-the-scenes
glimpse into its creative know-how.
TOM KUNDIG:
WORKING TITLE
Seattle-based architect Tom Kundig
has released his fourth book, which
features 29 outstanding projects By Annabel Middleton and Jacqueline Kot Images courtesy of respective publishers
ranging from single-family residences
to hospitality projects from around
the world. Published by Princeton
Architectural Press, Kundig’s
architectural and design prowess is
presented in the form of stunning full-
colour photographs, plans and sketches
paired with insightful narratives.

Get Inspired
Now into its sixth edition, the Young Designer Award
is an annual competition started by Singapore-
based practice Design Intervention, and targeted at
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Scene residential design can be the most rewarding and
32 satisfying career choice for an aspiring designer, and
the Young Designers Award is our attempt to promote
excellence in our industry and share our passion
with the designers of tomorrow,” say Nikki Hunt
and Andrea Savage, co-CEOs of the practice. The
competition is accepting entries until September 21.
designintervention.com.sg/young-designer-award-2020
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The Long Run

Future-proof developments designed for those who aim
to live well and in harmony with nature
ANDERMATT SWISS ALPS,
SWITZERLAND
What is it like to live on top of the world? Those who
will eventually stay at Andermatt Swiss Alps, a luxury
development situated 3,000m above sea level, would have
a unique perspective—and a sustainable one at that.
Building a carbon-neutral community atop one of
the world’s highest peaks presented plenty of challenges,
and it has taken the developers nearly 15 years to realise
their vision. They entrusted Belgian architect Jean-
Michel Gathy to create the complex, which includes six
hotels, 42 apartment houses, dozens of exclusive chalets
and amenities including an indoor pool, 18-hole golf
course, ski resort and a clubhouse, all powered by 100
per cent renewable energy. andermatt-swissalps.ch/en

AMAALA, SAUDI ARABIA

The Red Sea is one of the most revered bodies of water in
the world, and a part of its coastline is poised to become
the ultimate modern playground in the Middle East. The
northwest coast of Saudi Arabia is the chosen location
of Amaala—an ultra-luxurious leisure and property
development ensconced in untouched surrounds.
The master plan of Amaala is led by Denniston
International and involves the establishment of
three communities across 3,800sqkm of the Prince
Mohammed bin Salman Nature Reserve. This will
include 800 residential villas, apartments and estate
homes, which will be complemented by 2,500
hotel rooms and 200 high-end outlets spanning
shopping, dining and recreation. amaala.com
By Kissa Castañeda Images courtesy of respective developers

TRI VANANDA, THAILAND

From the company behind celebrated luxury Thai
resort Trisara comes Tri Vananda—a low-density
development conceived by Montara Hospitality Group
to be “Asia’s largest and most comprehensive wellness
residential community”. Over US$220 million (S$312
million) is being invested into creating this exceptional
development in Phuket, which will feature 298 villas
built with sustainable practices targeting net-zero
emissions. The planned eco-offerings are not only
linked to the construction, but also its operations—
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LOUNGE CHAIR
by Poul Kjærholm,
from W. Atelier
Although this lounge chair
is an early work by the
prominent Danish designer,
its now-timeless design is
remarkable in its simplicity.
“Kjærholm’s graduation
project is a masterpiece
that poetically blends
industrially available
materials,” says Wai.

| Tastemaker |

Objects BALMUDA STEAM

TOASTER OVEN
from balmuda.com
There is beauty in the
RH01 CHAIR BY
LANZAVEC-

of Desire
Lanzavecchia + Wai
mundane, as evident in this
oven. “This toaster oven has
just one function: to make
perfect toast. It’s the flagship
product of Tokyo-based
brand Balmuda, whose
philosophy is an inspiration
co-founder Hunn Wai to any design entrepreneur.”
shares his shortlist of pieces
that spark inspiration
CHIA + WAI
Specially designed for the
Red House restaurant
group, the RH01 chair
weaves a sense of heritage
with its modern form. The
project is a collaboration
between design firms Farm
and Lanzavecchia + Wai.
“RH01 is a contemporary
expression of the woven
rattan chairs that used to
populate post-war Southeast
Asia’s dining rooms and
eateries,” says Wai.

EXTO CLOCK-
WORK CABINET
by Lanzavecchia + Wai,
from extoworld.it
By Hong Xinying Other images courtesy of respective brands

This playful cabinet makes

its brass fixtures the focal
CASSINA 699 SUPER- point; it can be opened
by shifting the decorative
LEGGERA CHAIR handle in a clockwise
by Gio Ponti, from Space Furniture motion—hence its name.
The work of Italian architect Gio “Clockwork celebrates some
Ponti continues to inspire Wai, of the functional elements
and of his extensive oeuvre, this that are usually invisible.
chair left an indelible impact. “An We have enlarged hinges
absolute technical and aesthetic and locks, emphasising
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John Hogan, from Space Furniture
2,3. Oluce Amanita floor lamp and
Alba wall lamp by Mariana Pellegrino
Soto, from P5 Studio 4. Kartell Taj
Mini table lamp by Ferruccio Laviani,
from Lifestorey and Space Furniture
5. Visionnaire Alpha floor lamp by
Giuseppe Viganò, from Marquis
QSquare 6. Flos La Plus Belle mirror by
Philippe Starck, from Space Furniture
7. 101 Copenhagen Drop chandelier
9 by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy
Hydahl, from P5 Studio 8,9. Tom
Dixon Cut and Melt pendant lights,
from Xtra 10. 101 Copenhagen Bull
floor lamp by Kristian Sofus Hansen &
Tommy Hydahl, from P5 Studio 11,12.
Arti Hand floor lamp by Fares Haber
and Geometry table lamps by Aureole
Design, both from theartling.com 13.
Viabizzuno Manondovevamovedercipiù
rechargeable table lamp by Mario
Nanni, from P5 Studio 14. Studio Italia
10 Design Nautilus wall lamp by Andrea
Tosetto, from Marquis QSquare

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Life in
Technicolour
Recreate elements of
6

Wes Anderson’s richly

imagined cineverse in your
home by taking decor cues
from the retro palette of
The French Dispatch
1. Louis Poulsen Toldbod pendant 7
light, from Grafunkt 2. A scene from
The Foreign Dispatch film, directed by
Wes Anderson 3. JH97 lounge chair by
Jaime Hayon, from Fritz Hansen 4,5.
Saba Italia Rendez-Vous sofa by Sergio 9
Bicego and E15 Shiraz sofa by Philipp
Mainzer and Farah Ebrahimi, both from
P5 Studio 6. B&B Italia Spool small
tables by Piero Lissoni, from Space
Furniture 7. Morro coffee table by Kelly 10
Wearstler, from kellywearstler.com
8. Cassina Bowy outdoor low tables by
Patricia Urquiola, from Space Furniture
9, 10. Polar vase and Delaunay rug by
Greg Natale, from shop.gregnatale.com 11
11. Arflex Leafo chair by Jaime Hayon,
from Space Furniture
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Create a glamorous interior with

eighties-themed decadence and gilded
accents inspired by the superhero sequel
Wonder Woman 1984
1. Parabola suspension light, from
Roche Bobois 2. MisuraEmme Sirius
table by Andrei Munteanu, from 6
Marquis QSquare 3. Ulivi Salotti Felix
armchair, from Sphere Living 4. ADO 7
Goldkante Slow Living collection
Cordon Flow string curtain, from Cetec
5. Visionnaire Marty console by Marty
Piva, from Marquis QSquare 6. Zanotta
Cetonia chest of drawers by Alessandro
Mendini, from W. Atelier 7. E15 Mr
Collins stool by Stefan Diez, from P5
Studio 8. Tom Dixon Spring pendant
lights and Mass dining table,
from Xtra 9. A scene from Wonder 9
Woman 1984, directed by Patty Jenkins
10. Heath bowl by Kelly Wearstler, from
kellywearstler.com

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Play It Cool
Store your best vintages at the right
temperature with the Vario cooling
400 series from Gaggenau
Every thoughtful host understands
the importance of having an
ample supply of food and drink
to entertain guests. With the
Vario cooling 400 series from
Gaggenau, you can chill your
bottles of red and white to
precision, ensuring you serve every
glass at the perfect temperature.
Engineered to accommodate up
to three independently controlled
climate zones, you can easily
adjust the temperatures using
the intuitive touchscreen display.
Store part of your wine collection
in cellar-like conditions, while
choice bottles that have been set
aside for immediate consumption
can be served on demand.
Designed for those who
appreciate form as much as
functionality, this impressive
wine cabinet is as aesthetically
appealing as it is energy efficient.
Combining modularity with
smooth lines, this handleless
refrigerator can be integrated
seamlessly into your kitchen.
Inside the climate-controlled
stainless steel cabinet are clear
glass shelving, solid aluminium
door racks, as well as oak and dark
anthracite aluminium trays that
hold up to 99 bottles. Each of the 12
trays sits on telescopic rails which
fully extend for ease of handling.
This professional-grade wine cabinet, connoisseurs have
refrigerator also comes with low a statement piece that ensures
vibration, humidity regulation an opitmal environment for
and an activated charcoal air filter their precious liquid assets.
to prevent odour contamination.
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Show Plato’s allegory of the cave may have

envisioned the first instance of the television

Time
Main image Architology Interiors Other mages courtesy of respective brands
and modern cinema—the ancient Greek
philosopher described people watching
projections on the wall, as an analogy for
mistaking appearances as reality. While
it’s debatable what Plato would have
Furnish your abode with thought about entertainment media,
its importance is especially poignant at
smart pieces and stylish a time when we’re glued to our screens
during the Covid-19 pandemic.
furnishings designed Elevate your viewing experience by
for the ultimate home designing your living room or a guest
room as the ideal cocoon for a night of
cinema experience solo streaming or family movie marathons.
Comfort is key, according to Fiona Ho,
By Michele Koh Morollo associate design director at The I.D.
Tatler
Homes Dept. “The home cinema should be a
Shop comfortable and relaxed environment
46 with minimal distractions,” says Ho.
 ALL IN ONE
Designed by
Iriam Bettera for
MisuraEmme, the
Urban collection is a
sleek option for your
entertainment area.
The customisable
system features
freestanding and
wall-mounted
compositions that
can be fitted with
various storage units
as well as an in-built
LED lighting and
display shelves. Opt
to include sliding
doors, so that the TV
and selected shelves
can be concealed
when it’s not in use.
Available at
Marquis QSqaure

“Use soft materials to increase physical

comfort and improve soundproofing.”
ROUND THE
Larry Lim, managing partner at BEND
When the lights go
Summerhaus D’zign recommends choosing down, tables with
larger sectionals with deeper seats if you
have enough space in your living area or
sharp corners can
be a hazard. Avoid
accidents with curved
DARK ROOM
If your home
entertainment room. For rooms with large pieces such as the entertainment area
windows or floor-to-ceiling doors, Lim Fat-Fat and Lady-Fat has windows on
collections by Patricia one or more sides,
suggests investing in curtains or blinds to Urquiola for B&B sun glare can make
keep sun glare off the screen. “Soft, indirect Italia. Shaped like watching television
lighting sources such as wall sconces or cove Moroccan ottomans, in the day a squinty
these coffee and affair. Solve this
lighting with dimmers work particularly side tables are problem with the 100
well in entertainment areas,” he says. made from upcycled per cent block-out
PET bottles and blinds from local
Terrence Quah, co-founder of Architology covered in fabrics, brand Altex. The
Interiors, agrees. “Being able to black leather or pony skin. first of their kind in
out a room is the first step in creating a Underneath the metal Singapore, these
traytop is a storage fully motorised smart
cinematic mood, and nothing gives the space, where you can blinds have frames
sense of a purpose-built experience like stash remote controls that can fully prevent
out of sight. Available light penetration as
home automation and lighting control,” at Space Furniture well as reduce noise
says Quah. “Dimming the lights to a from the outdoors,
Tatler
specific setting and having the curtains so you can relax and Homes
enjoy a movie even
close at the touch of a button create in the afternoon. Shop

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 QUIET GLOW
Combining sound-
absorbing textiles
with a soft light
source, Feel is a
modular suspension
lamp that also
reduces noise
pollution. Created
IN THE ZONE
Separate the movie-
by Sara Moroni for viewing spot from
Penta, the lamp’s other functional zones
metal structure in an open-plan space
comes in three sizes with the Folding
and eight colours to Screen by Eileen
mix and match as Gray for Classicon.
you like. Available at Comprising
Studio 216 perforated metal
panels, this foldable
structure has a cool
1980s industrial
aesthetic. Available at
Space Furniture

SOUND STAGE
A powerful speaker
that will please the
most discerning SILENCE
audiophile, the
Formation Wedge
PLEASE
by Bowers & Wilkins “Acoustic wall
boasts a unique panelling and
elliptical shape that heavier fabrics help
promises a high- to keep the cinema
fidelity, room-filling experience inside
aural experience. the room,” says Ho
Featuring the brand’s of The I.D. Dept. The
exclusive Formation Grès and Cannet
wireless technology, upholstery textiles
the Wedge can be from Casamance and
combined with other Zimmer + Rohde’s
products from the Night Bloom fabric
Formation range for have high sound
a state-of-the-art absorbency ratings
Tatler and are smart
Homes home audio system.
Available at choices for improving
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“Incorporating a built-
in mini bar can make
your home theatre
more enjoyable
for you and your
guests,” says Ho of
The I.D. Dept. Keep
your wines perfectly
chilled with Liebherr’s
GrandCru WKes
653 wine cabinet.
It can be placed on
top of a sideboard or
wall-mounted, and
stores up to 12 bottles
at your preferred
temperature setting.
Available at Liebherr

SETTLE IN
“Home cinemas
are akin to a
slumber party-like
environment; the
furniture needs to
be plush enough to
fall asleep on,” says
Quah of Architology.
Take, for instance, EYE CANDY
the Juul 101 sofa by LG Electronics’ three
Jens Juul Eilersen, a new art-inspired GX
modular sofa which Gallery series of
scores high marks Ultra HD TVs include
for cosiness and is advanced core
incredibly easy to technologies such
lounge in for movie as the new (Alpha) 9
marathons. Available Gen 3 AI Processor,
at Danish Design Co which uses AI to
improve picture
quality. Designed
with an ultra-thin
profile, the wall-
mounted models can
be hung completely
flush to fit seamlessly
WALK THE into any modern
interior. Available
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electronics stores
“The TV console
should help you stow
away cables and have
good ventilation to
disperse heat,” says
Lim of Summerhaus
D’zign. Opt for the
Riga TV unit from
Porada, a solid
canaletta walnut
TV console with
ribbed drawers and
central drop-down
compartments.
Available at
Marquis QSquare
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Rise
and
Grind
Create a versatile and
conducive workspace
within your home with
these beautiful collections
and expert tips
By Leanne Mirandilla

As the world continues to be impacted by

the Covid-19 pandemic, working from home
is no longer reserved solely for freelancers
or self-employed entrepreneurs—it is the
new normal. It’s also become evident that
sitting on the couch with your laptop
won’t cut it in the long term. If your
apartment isn’t large enough for a dedicated
home office, you can always consider
transforming an underutilised space in your
home—such as the guest room or storage
area—into a multi-purpose spot instead.
“Choose an area that’s quiet and offers
some privacy so you can focus,” says
Jeremy Tay, director at Prestige Global
Designs. “This also helps to effectively
separate work from personal spaces.”
Consider a spot with windows providing
natural light as well as good air circulation
to promote health and productivity.
“Know what a comfortable work
environment means to you,” advises
Tatler
Homes Dennis Cheok, creative director of
Shop Upstairs_. However, there are certain
50 elements no home office can do without.
 KEEP IT NEAT
The Balance BA05
table by Extendoweb
(seen here and on
the opposite page)
is light and elegant,
comprising a steel-
frame system in nine
colours and a solid
wood top in a variety
of sizes, finishes
and geometries. A
hidden compartment
keeps all your cables
concealed. Available
at P5 Studio

ALL IN ONE
Designed by Michele De
Lucchi and produced by
Unifor—a firm that’s part
of the Molteni Group—
the Secretello desk
functions like a compact
modern workstation.
Reinterpreting the
look of the traditional
secretary desk, the
table is enclosed by
glass walls and features
a solid natural oak
frame. Available at P5

“A comfortable chair for working long

hours is the most essential piece for a home
office,” says Elaine Lu, managing director
at Hong Kong-based firm Lim + Lu.
Including a sofa bed or day bed would
be ideal. It can provide a comfortable spot
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to answer e-mails or take care of other

tasks that might not require a desk, while
doubling as a bed for visiting guests. Tay also
recommends a sofa with a coffee table to
TAKE A
offer a change of scene, while Cheok suggests BREAK
The work of Danish
greenery and a sophisticated sound system if designer Poul
you enjoy listening to music while you work. Kjærholm, the
When it comes to colour schemes, light Bauhaus-inspired
PK80 day bed is a
shades and neutrals are key. “To create versatile, modern
a calm environment, the use of natural piece in Fritz Hansen’s
portfolio. It is the
materials and a neutral palette would work perfect spot to enjoy
well,” says Lu. “Less eye-straining palettes a cup of coffee while
are always a good, safe start,” adds Cheok. answering your
e-mails, and comes
“Pastels or more elevated, complex hues in walnut or black Tatler
such as seafoam green are soothing to the leather with a satin- Homes
brushed stainless
eyes, especially if they’re in your peripheral steel frame. Available Shop

vision for extended periods of time.” at W. Atelier 51

 OUT OF
THE BOX
Much like a Lego set,
the Polvara modular GRAPHIC
bookshelf from Kartell
can be assembled any GEOMETRY
way you want: make The Mohana small
a statement feature side table by Tim
out of the black or Rundle combines
white plastic cubes, marble, glass and
or use the unit as steel in different hues
unassuming storage. and finishes—from
Available at elegant black and
Space Furniture gold to sleek white—
for a piece that can
be used either as a
side or coffee table. It
also adds a touch of
sophistication to any
home office. Available
at Space Furniture

SITTING
PRETTY
Conceived by
BRIC A BRAC Norwegian industrial
designer Peter Opsvik
The Uten.Silo wall- in the 1970s, the HÅG
mounted organiser by Capisco chair from
Vitra adds an element Flokk has remained
of fun to keeping a an ergonomic icon
tidy desk. Rather ever since, allowing
than cluttering your for a variety of sitting
desk or cramming heights and positions
your stationery while optimally
into holders or accommodating the
drawers, you can user’s body. Choose
lay everything out in from a variety of
Tatler
Homes Uten.Silo’s various fun colours for this
clips, holders and chair, which also
Shop cuts a striking shape.
containers. Available
52 at W. Atelier Available at W. Atelier
 OFF THE WALL
The Pab wall storage
system by Studio
Kairos from B&B
Italia takes the simple
shelf and realises
its full potential with
a wide variety of
configurations. It keeps
personal belongings or
work equipment out of
sight while displaying
cherished or inspiring
decor pieces. Available
at Space Furniture

Art Attack
Make room for creativity to keep
cabin fever at bay. Artist Ruben
Pang shares tips on how you can
create an improvised space in
your home for artistic pursuits

1. COVER IT UP
“Use more protective surfaces than you
think you need and make sure they’re
waterproof to prevent oils, solvents and
paint seeping through and staining the
floor or carpet. Use lots of drop sheets,
tarps and rags; prepare the room like
you’re about to slaughter something in
it and you’re in the right direction. This
way, you can still make a mess and when
you’re done, you can roll everything paints are the only exception; everything
up and it’s as if it never happened.” smells like spray paint once you’ve used
it in the room, at least for a week.”
2. LEAVE WITHOUT A TRACE
“Take off your shoes when you’re in 4. MOVE TO THE BEAT
the splatter zone and leave slip-ons just “Pour yourself a drink, dim the lights
outside the area. I get paint, solvent and and allow the music to be your sole
oils on everything, and sometimes I step sensorial stimulus. I like the intimacy
ISLAND on my own palettes and leave coloured of listening to music on headphones;
STYLE footprints everywhere. I’ll take off my
shoes when I’m working in a temporary
a pair of good headphones is a
portal into a sonic adventure.”
The Bed &
Breakfast sofa bed set-up, so if I’m clumsy, at least I can put
by Saba Italia is
modern and easy
my dirty feet into clean shoes and not 5. SCALE IT DOWN
to use—simply fold leave a trail around the property.” “Small paintings and ‘scaled-down’
the backrest of the works can be very powerful. Medardo
rectangular sofa
down to create 3. AIR THE ROOM Rosso’s head forms and Lucio Fontana’s
a bed. Even the “In my experience, the odour of solvents ceramic works are examples of intimate
scatter cushions and oils can be neutralised in a day with a and compelling sculptures. Francis Bacon
can be unfolded
to create a small door open. However, a painting that is still and Frank Auerbach made monumental
Tatler
quilt. Available at curing will produce the smell, when you’re masterpieces from home—although one Homes
P5 Studio
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Seek design inspiration from

projects by designers in
Singapore and beyond
Left: CEDIT - Ceramiche
d’Italia Policroma tile
collection by Cristina
Celestino, from Florim

This picture: The interior

of a Marina One
showflat designed
by Takenouchi Webb
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The Next Step
Grafunkt marks another milestone with
a new showroom featuring fresh, creative ideas
that furthers the design conversation By Hong Xinying
“You can forget about retailing
furniture if you are not passionate
about furniture,” declares
industrial designer Nathan Yong,
who helms multi-brand retailer
Grafunkt with co-founder Jefery
Kurniadidjaja. The dynamic duo
should know—they’ve been in
the business for over a decade,
and celebrated this milestone by
moving to new premises at Funan.
Kurniadidjaja was a frequent
customer at Yong’s first boutique,
Air Division; the two quickly
bonded over their passion for
furniture design. “We have high
idealism that’s also grounded in
realism,” says the designer. Adds
Tatler
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Style partners because we both are never
56 satisfied with what we have.”
The 13,000sqft showroom at
Funan is Grafunkt’s largest to date.
Described as a “design district”, the
store features an in-boutique café
and spaces furnished with European
names exclusive to Grafunkt, such as
Ligne Roset, Treku, New Tendency
and Japanese brands Conde House
and Time & Style. Besides its
retail arm, the company also runs
a contract division that caters to
hospitality and commercial projects.
The new store encapsulates
the owners’ holistic approach—
Grafunkt also debuted a new logo
designed by local studio H55 and
staff uniforms by homegrown label
Vetyver. “Active collaboration is
a core value of Grafunkt, and it is
definitely something we want to
continue working on,” says Yong.
Another passion project is
Folks, a brand started by Yong to
support craft heritage and design
talents in the region. “Folks is about
preserving good woodworking from
the East and giving it an updated
silhouette for modern lifestyles,”
he says. Here, the co-founders
reflect on their journey thus far
and ponder their future plans.
What does good design mean to you?
Images Grafunkt and respective brands
Jefery Kurniadidjaja (JK): Good
design is often mistakenly skewed
towards aesthetics, when rather,
it should be viewed in a holistic
fashion. It involves the entire
process, from generating ideas and
conceptualisation to realisation
and manufacturing. The need to
consider all these aspects is essential
 Left to right: The
iconic Togo sofa
by Michel Ducaroy
from Ligne Roset
is distinguished by
its curved form; the
Folks Line TV console
is a homage to Asian
craftsmanship; the
Meta side table in
green from New
Tendency is a
modern accent piece;
Grafunkt co-founders
Jefery Kurniadidjaja
and Nathan Yong; the
Barca Lux armchair
from Conde House
can be adjusted by
shifting each of the
sliding boards

to ensuring the longevity and NY: We are definitely looking at the

timelessness of the product.
Nathan Yong (NY): Good design
e-commerce options available. But
we want to make sure that it is done “We want
should not only convey the
designer’s ideals, it should also be
able to convey those of the users.
well. We want customers to be able
to understand the story behind the
brands and products we’re offering,
customers to
Clean, simple designs are really the
most sophisticated because they
so that the value of our partners and
products doesn’t get diluted. understand
are able to incorporate all these
elements in a straightforward
and subtle manner.
What are the most popular styles
and collections right now?
the story
How has the coronavirus crisis
JK: Spaces are getting smaller,
so the furniture styles now lean behind the
affected your business?
JK: We have a digital concierge
toward sleek designs. At the same
time, people want to experiment. brands and
system, where enquiries are sent in
via social media and emails. Our
team of product specialists will assist
So, they like accent pieces that
are subtle yet add character to
otherwise neutral or muted palettes.
products we
these customers personally with
their enquiries and make better
recommendations to them based on
Popular pieces include Ligne
Roset’s Prado sofa, which has
detached backrests that can
are offering”
what they want and need. Most of be used as floor cushions. The
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our products are very customisable Time & Style Museum cabinet Homes

in terms of size, colour, material is an innovative way to store and Style

and composition. display at the same time. 57

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A Perfect
Main image CEDIT - Ceramiche d’Italia Rilievi collection / Florim Other images courtesy of respective brands

Canvas
The walls of your home can be much more
than just space dividers—elevate the look of
your abode with these creative ideas
By Hong Xinying and Michele Koh Morollo
 Left to right: The
CEDIT - Ceramiche
d’Italia Rilievi
collection by
Zaven comprises
three-dimensional
ceramic tiles
with a retro
influence, while
the Policroma
collection by
Cristina Celestino
features textures
inspired by marble
and Marmorino
plaster; both
collections
are available
from Florim

“The walls of your bedroom are

essentially a canvas, not only for
artwork or colour but also for
your experience in the room,” says
Alexandra Champalimaud, founder
of Champalimaud Design. More
than just a backdrop to your interior
design scheme, a feature wall can,
for instance, dramatically change
the mood and look of a room and
elevate the overall aesthetic.
Accent walls present
homeowners with a wonderful
opportunity to mix and match
various surface materials, colours
and textures. By combining
bright glazed tiles with marble,
wainscoting, stone, or metallic-
effect surfaces, Hong Kong-based
design duo Vincent Lim and Elaine
Lu of Lim + Lu have transformed
bathrooms into alluring spaces.
“Combining two types of materials
in contrasting colours can really
give a space a burst of energy.
The juxtaposition of textures
“Combining two types of
materials in contrasting
colours can really give a
space a burst of energy”
When choosing your paint and
wallpaper, be mindful of your
emotional response to colours
and prints. “Choose any colour or
pattern that makes you feel good,”
says Champalimaud. “Make sure
you’re certain about how you
want to integrate a wall feature
with the space. Do you want it to
dominate, or is it an accent? Is the
purpose of your choice to give the
room personality, or not? What
is it that you want to enhance?”
Ultimately, your interior should
be off-putting if you’re accustomed
to minimalist interiors, while
neutral schemes might seem dull
to people who prefer maximalist
styles. “You must feel connected
to what you decide to do, as it will
impact the emotional relationship
you have with the room; you want
it to draw you in, let you focus and
feel rested,” says Champalimaud.
As she sums it up: “It’s important
to consider those things in your
choices and make the decision
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1. MATERIAL:
WOODEN
WARMTH
Organic walls of natural surfaces will
stone, wood or change with time
concrete bring the and require care
beauty of nature to maintain. “Don’t
into your home. expect a feature wall
When choosing such of natural materials
materials for feature to be perfect, but
walls, co-founders appreciate the beauty
Naoko Takenouchi in the imperfections,”
and Marc Webb of says Takenouchi.
Takenouchi Webb “Integrate them into
say it’s important your space so
to remember that they can take on
a patina and change
with time.”
In its Marina
One showflats,
Takenouchi Webb
has created textural
juxtapositions by
setting a flat-panelled
wood wall adjacent
to a wood wall with a
ribbed pattern. “By
creating a wall with
contrasting sections,
your eye can focus on
different elements,”
says Webb. “Either
select two highly
contrasting materials
and colours, or use
the same material
with a different
treatment. For
example, do up
one section in
glossy wood and
the other in a matte-
finished wood.”

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The Marina
One showflats
designed by
Takenouchi Webb
combine wood
panels in different
textures to create
visual interest
2. STYLE: One of its most

BLANK distinctive elements

is a neon artwork
CANVAS encased in an
aluminium box,
Even off-white featuring a quote by
walls can be made Thomas Jefferson,
intriguing with a the third American
clever mix of textures president, which
and materials, as encapsulates the
evident in Canvas concept of this
House, a shophouse shophouse. “We love
with refreshed wall features that
interiors by Ministry actually communicate
of Design (MOD). an idea or convey
Crafted as a co-living a concept,” says
space for leasing Colin Seah, creative
firm Figment, the director of MOD.
four-storey structure “The quote, ‘I like
was imagined as a the dreams of the
“proverbial blank future better than
canvas” with its the history of the
deliberate lack of past’ summarises
colour. Yet its white the attitude of the
walls are anything house—it is a neutral
but boring; the firm white canvas for the Tatler
created various future to be dreamt Homes
installations and wall upon, rather than a
Style
features to add tactile wholesale homage to
details to the abode. the past.” 61
3. MATERIAL:
TACTILE
PANELS
A fabric-clad wall is
a great way to create
a tactile atmosphere.
“Softening the walls
with stretched fabric
panels, or adding
cladding such as silk
wallpaper to a feature
wall, will create a warm
and inviting feeling
of sophisticated
intimacy,” says
British designer
Katharine Pooley.
According to
Winnie Wong,
managing director
of upholstery brand
Cetec, you shouldn’t
use silk or fabrics
with low lightfastness
in rooms with strong
sunlight. “Thin
fabrics aren’t suitable
as wallcoverings
because they are too
transparent and the
backing of the fabric
will be visible,”
she says.
Fabric panels
don’t always have to
be applied in angular
proportions, either.
Takenouchi Webb has
created a scalloped
wall feature with
brass-trim edging
and covered it in a
pistachio-hued faux-
suede fabric to create
a sumptuous effect
in the living room of a
Marina One showflat
(pictured).
4. STYLE:
PATTERN
PLAY
Whether you use hanging on your wall;
them for a section of you should always
the kitchen wall or make sure that
on the floor, graphic the background is
tiles are a great way unobtrusive enough
to spice up your so the artwork can
interiors. Inspired by shine,” says Lim.
traditional Spanish Another
tiles and their suggestion is to
intricate floral and use similar patterns
curvilinear motifs, for a variety of
these patterned tiles in the same
ceramic tiles can space. “Consider
add a dose of the different ways
Mediterranean charm of laying the tiles
to your home. to create varying
Use a single patterns,” says Chloe
solid colour for your Elkerton, founder of
painted wall if you’re E&A Interiors. For
selecting patterned plain tiles, try laying
tiles for your flooring; them diagonally, as
this will make the this will cast the eye
colour on the wall out to the longest
appear richer and dimensions of the
more vivid. “Think room and make
of patterned tiles as the space appear
a piece of artwork bigger than it is.”

Clockwise from top

right: E&A Interiors
applied the tiles of
the wall and floor
of this bathroom
in a herringbone
pattern; Lim +
Lu pairs a mix
of wainscoting
with marble and
glazed tiles for a
bathroom area in
the Colourliving
showroom in
Hong Kong;
linear and
curvilinear forms
come together
beautifully in the
Policroma ceramic
tile collection by
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 5. STYLE:
FLORAL
FLAIR
Patterned wallpaper feature walls; they
or fabric panels can install impeccably
also create a similar, and add a real ‘wow’ From top left: A
mural-like effect. factor to an interior,” bedroom designed
Botanical prints in shares Pooley. Terri by Katharine
particular continue Tan, design director Pooley features
to be a hit. When of Designworx floral wall panels
selected in subdued Interior Consultant, lined with gold
tones, these elegant agrees. “Wallpaper trimmings; the
motifs will add provides colour, Uccelli wallpaper
a graceful touch to pattern, sheen and from Cole &
any interior. texture. Handmade Son’s Fornasetti
“I love to use wallpaper is best as Senza Tempo
Fromental or the handiwork gives collection, from
De Gournay’s the end result an Goodrich Global;
hand-painted silk unparalleled quality,” a wall mural in
wallpapers on she says. shades of blue
livens up a room
in the Waldorf
Astoria Chengdu
hotel, designed by
Champalimaud

6. STYLE:
WALL ART
A wall mural is an Design. “It’s also
elegant way to bring important to make
a personalised touch sure the colour of the
to your room. “If ceiling corresponds
you opt for a mural, to the colours in the
consider having the mural as well; you
design start from the could even consider
bottom of the wall doing a partial mural
and move upwards,” on three walls.
recommends Whatever the subject
Alexandra matter is, it needs
Champalimaud, to have depth and a
the founder of story, and it needs to
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7. FORM:
BEAUTIFUL
BONES
Add a graceful touch too shocking or too
to your home with strong. For instance,
mouldings, which well-designed
can instantly jazz up baseboards can
any space. Inspired establish geometry in
by heritage homes, the room and frame
these decorative the space beautifully.”
elements are making Apply rectangular
a comeback. They mouldings that
easily augment the run the full length
charm of a newly built of the wall, or opt
home, which may for wainscoting—
feature bare walls and recessed or raised
angular proportions. wooden panels that
“Mouldings cover just the lower
are used to third of the wall.
emphasise certain Besides contributing
characteristics to the visual impact
in a room,” says of the interior, these
Champalimaud. panels can also add
“You don’t want the to the seamless look
mouldings to be of your home.

From top left:

Tranquil Dawn,
the Dulux Colour
of the Year, adds
a calming touch
to this bedroom;
in this project by
Champalimaud
Design, the floral
plasterwork goes
beautifully with
blue wainscoting
in the Presidential
suite of Raffles
Hotel Singapore;
Katharine Pooley
uses a soothing
mix of pale blue
box mouldings
with grey fabric
panels in
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 8. FORM:
DISPLAY
SHELF
A full-height
bookshelf is not just
a dream feature for
bibliophiles; it can
also visually heighten
the sense of space
in an interior while
showcasing decor
objects. Located
within the Conrad
Hangzhou hotel
in China, the Li’an
restaurant designed
by AB Concept is a
shining example—the
Hong Kong-based
firm was tasked to
craft the overall
interiors of the
hotel as well as this
establishment. “As
the Li’an restaurant
has a high ceiling,
using a full-height
display amplifies
the scale and also
creates visual interest
at different eye
levels,” say Ed Ng and
Terence Ngan, co-
founders of
AB Concept.
Floral motifs
applied to the interior
walls draw cues
from the traditional
Chinese dishes
served at Li’an,
contributing to its
design narrative.
“Artistic elements,
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resonate with the
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 9. ACCENT:
INDOOR
GREENERY
Indoor plants can
also be used to
add more life along
walls. “Plants can
dramatically change
a space by adding
life and colour to it,”
says Marc Webb,
co-founder of
Takenouchi Webb.
“Plants require
regular care and
maintenance, so if
you want to have
them along your
walls, it’s more
practical to use
shelving where you
can place many
This page: Designed
by Takenouchi Webb,
potted plants rather
than a built-in vertical 10. ACCENT:
potted plants liven up
the living room of a
showflat in Marina One;
green wall,” he adds.
“That way, it’s also
easier to move your
ARTWORKS
“For a long corridor,
the grey wall serves as plants around or stairwell or a huge
a graceful canvas for update your wall- room, a gallery wall
the artwork and colour shelf with new plants is perfect to add that
furnishings in this when needed. Speak personal touch in
bedroom by Designworx to a nursery or a any home,” says Terri
Interior Consultant landscape designer Tan, design director
to choose plants that of Designworx
Opposite page: The are most suitable for Interior Consultant.
full-height shelves your home.” “To prevent mould
draw the eye upwards forming on artworks
in the Li’an restaurant or photographs in our
by AB Concept; the humid climate, they
Dulux Tranquil Dawn should be framed
paint colour on the wall with acid-free boards
complements the use of and covered with
light wood in this room clear glass. A good
alternative is to opt
for oil paintings as
these withstand
humidity well.”
Wallcoverings can
also enhance the
impact of your gallery
wall. “Wallpaper acts
as a great backdrop
to a collection of art,
whether for framed
photographs, maps or
a mixed collection of
art pieces; they offer
a layered and eclectic
look,” says Chloe
Elkerton, founder of
E&A Interiors.

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 11. STYLE:
MAKE
BELIEVE
Inject a sense windows, and are
of whimsy into dark and lacklustre,
your interior with therefore wallpaper
a tapestry-like can give that instant
wallpaper depicting pop of colour—it also
idyllic landscapes and means you can use
fantastic scenes. It that fun wallpaper
can create an instant you’ve been longing
statement in a dining to use.”
area, or a social zone For added impact,
where a greater visual Elkerton recommends
impact is desirable; creating contrasting
it also creates an accent walls in
indelible impression a powder room.
on visitors to “Combine an accent
your home. wall of wallpaper with
In petite areas striking wall tiles—use
such as powder wallpaper on walls
rooms, a bold pattern that are not next
can make a big to the sink for the
impact. “Wallpaper toilet. These glazed,
is a great way to emerald-green
add character and scallop wall tiles add
enhance a bathroom, bold colour, shape
particularly a powder and pattern, and
room,” explains combine well with this
Elkerton. “Powder Leopard wallpaper
rooms often have no from Cole & Son.”

Clockwise from top

right: The scalloped wall
tiles and the Cole & Son
Leopard wallpaper add
a playful touch to this
bathroom designed
by E&A Interiors; the
Macchine Volanti
wallpaper from Cole &
Son’s Fornasetti Senza
Tempo collection,
from Goodrich Global;
designed by local studio
Farm, this bathroom
area at Red House
Seafood restaurant is
animated with marine
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12. COLOUR:
TRUE BLUE
When you’re choosing
paint colours,
consider the effects
of the hue and the
function of your room.
The restful effects
of blue shades make
them particularly
suitable for the study
and bedrooms. “If
you’d like to create
a space that lets
you focus deeply
on your projects,
introduce an ombre
blue wall,” shares
Windy Santosa, brand
marketing manager
at Akzonobel, which
carries Dulux paints.
Take inspiration
from the Blue Willow
all-day restaurant in
Conrad Hangzhou
(seen here). Designed
by AB Concept, this
dining area features
a navy blue wall
accentuated by a
golden band and a
metal screen; the use
of blue was inspired
by Hangzhou’s
tranquil lanscape
and the storied art of
Chinese ceramics.

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Main image (Duo) Büro Ole Scheeren Images courtesy of respective developers and studios
The newest generation
of high-rise apartments
in Singapore is more
liveable than ever,
thanks to a mix of
homegrown designers
and the world’s
best architects
By Christopher DeWolf

T
he towers are unlike anything around
them, emerging suddenly as you
pass through the low-rise concrete
blocks of Beach Road in Singapore’s Bugis
precinct. Two curving columns project
towards each other as if seeking an embrace.
Lush greenery surrounds them on the
ground floor, but it extends upwards,
too, to the first floor, and the second, and
to roof terraces even higher than that.
When they opened two years ago,
the Duo towers attracted international
attention thanks to their spotlight-grabbing
architect, Ole Scheeren, who has worked on
landmarks such as the CCTV headquarters
in Beijing and the MahaNakhon tower in
Bangkok, which looks as if it is dissolving
even as it soars 78 floors into the sky.
Duo stands out because of the unusual
semi-circular arrangement of its towers, as
well as the honeycomb pattern that covers
much of their surface. Scheeren says those
were both conceived as ways to adapt the
buildings to their tropical climate: the
curve to channel a constant breeze into
the central courtyard, and the honeycomb
to screen out the sweltering sun. “The
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 In that sense, they’re far from unique,
because Duo is part of a wave of thoughtful
residential developments that have
washed over Singapore in recent years.
Designed by top international and local
architects, they seek new ways to make
high-rise living more comfortable.
“In the past few years, I think design
in Singapore has been evolving very
fast—especially architecture,” says Peter
Tay, an interior designer who has worked
on apartments and showflats in many
of the new developments. “When I first
started out, the architectural design
wasn’t very mesmerising. Nowadays if
you look at the cityscape, it’s fantastic.”
HOLISTIC APPROACH
Israeli-Canadian architect Moshe
Safdie, who designed Marina Bay Sands
and Jewel Changi Airport, says the
city-state has done well in promoting
high-rise, high-density developments
that don’t sacrifice quality of life.
“There are abundant examples of well-
designed residential towers (in Singapore),”
says Safdie. “They often feature generous
windows to enjoy spectacular views,
balconies and terraces, indoor and
outdoor spaces, and a high measure
of public communal amenities.”
Danielle Yong of real estate analyst
firm Knight Frank says this reflects
a broad shift in Singapore’s property
market. “Developers—especially in the
mid-to-lower price tiers—have in recent
years improved their product offerings
by including high-end fittings and built-
in branded appliances to attract buyers,”
she says. “They’ve also focused more
on landscaping and improving their
amenities to cater to their buyers’ lifestyles
and needs. Increasingly, developers are
acknowledging the fact that homes can and
should contribute to individual wellness.”
She sees the trend continuing despite
the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Singapore’s residential market remains
a safe-haven asset class with relatively low
volatility,” she says. “In uncertain times,
these qualities will be particularly attractive
to investors looking to hedge their portfolio
risks or for long-term estate planning. In the
short-term, transaction volumes are expected
to fall. Once the virus is contained, however,
the market is likely to rebound quickly.”

Left to right: The work

of WOHA, Goodwood
Residence features
operable aluminium
sun screens and
expansive balconies
that look out to the
greenery in the
estate and beyond;
Marina Bay Sands is
among the notable
landmarks by
Safdie Architects
in Singapore

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Duo, a mixed-
use development
designed by Büro
Ole Scheeren,
features residential
and commercial
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ABOVE IT ALL
If recent history is any indication, you can
expect even more eye-catching developments
boasting a level of comfort and outdoor
living that high-rise flats have rarely been
able to offer in the past. “Greenery has
infiltrated the whole cityscape,” says Tay.
“In projects such as Duo and the South
Beach development by Foster and Partners,
it’s really about lifting the ground up and
creating communal spaces higher up.”
You can see this in 3 Orchard By-
The-Park, designed by Italian architect
Antonio Citterio and completed in 2017.
The luxurious complex consists of three
25-storey towers whose 77 units are meant to
replicate the experience of living in a landed
property; “villas in the sky” is how Citterio
describes them. Some of the apartments
have private lift lobbies and garden terraces;
others have their own swimming pools.
Another example is Nouvel 18, designed
by French architect Jean Nouvel, which has
156 high-end units in a pair of 36-storey
towers completed in 2014. The buildings
are punctuated by sky gardens shrouded
in greenery. The effect is similar to that of
South Beach, a mixed-use development
designed by UK practice Foster + Partners.
Finished in 2016, it recreates a ground-level
experience on multiple floors via elevated
terraces, sky gardens and green walls.

Clockwise from
above: Meyer House, GARDEN STATE
a WOHA project All of these lushly planted projects owe a
with the multi-storey debt to WOHA, the local firm that helped
building designed
around its lush lay the groundwork for greenery-infused
courtyard; Boulevard high-rise living. Beyond eye-catching
88, a residential
development by landmarks such as Oasia and Parkroyal on
Moshe Safdie Pickering, WOHA has designed a number of
Architects, is slated
to complete in
residential projects that were conceived as an
2022; a villa that’s alternative to shoebox-style apartment living.
part of D’Leedon, Completed in 2013, each of the 210
a development
designed by Zaha units inside the two 12-storey blocks of
Hadid Architects the Goodwood Residence is shaded by
operable aluminium sun screens. “It goes
back to the black-and-white bungalows
that have verandahs with teak blinds that
go up and down,” says the project’s lead
architect, Pearl Chee of WOHA. With
the screens closed and the windows open,
no air-conditioning is needed as the
buildings are just one unit thick, allowing
for constant cross-ventilation—along with
views of the greenery that surrounds the
complex. “There is a big emphasis today on
recreating a ground-level-type environment
“Residential
development
in Singapore
will evolve
to maximise
the indoor-
outdoor
opportunities
of the living
environment”
in high-rises,” says Chee. “This is a very
successful prototype of how we can make
upper-level living spaces almost look like
the ground. You almost feel like you are
living in a bungalow, but in the air.”
Meyer House, another WOHA project in
East Coast, goes one step further. WOHA
architect Chan Ee Mun says the goal was
to “replicate the experience of living in a
landed home” in a multi-storey building,
and to achieve that, the building was
arranged around a 0.6-hectare courtyard.
“The living areas are designed to spill
out onto this internal garden,” he says.
“Thanks to folding doors, the 15-m-wide
living room of each apartment opens
onto a large screened balcony, creating a
seamless indoor-outdoor living space.”
That was also Moshe Safdie’s goal in his
firm’s latest Singapore project, Boulevard
88, whose two 28-storey towers will contain
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Bay is a mixed-use
development that
will incorporate over
170,000sqft of
landscaped gardens
and public areas,
and more than
34,000sqft of
vertical greenery;
designed by Safdie
Architects, the Sky
Habitat residential
towers feature a
stepped form inspired
by a hillside town

by a two-storey, open-air skydeck. It’s a

technique that Safdie has employed in his
previous Singapore projects, including Sky
Habitat and Marina Bay Sands, and he says
it is well suited to a high-rise environment.
“The opportunity to bridge between
the two towers provides us an optimal
location—high up in the structure on the
28th floor—a generous space for communal
amenities,” says Safdie. “It will enjoy an
extraordinary view in all four compass
directions, a unique swimming pool, deck
area and other communal amenities.”
It’s a feature that Safdie thinks will only
become more common in the years to come.
“Residential development in Singapore,
in the future, will evolve to maximise the
indoor-outdoor opportunities of the living
environment, as well as the communal
living facilities,” he says. “There will be a
greater emphasis on sustainable architecture,
the inclusion of generous open spaces,
gardens and plant life in the complexes.
Essentially, residential development
in Singapore will move away from the
standard, extruded tower solution to much
more three-dimensional complexes which
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Within these striking residential towers are
stunning spaces that celebrate their exemplary
architecture and tropical context

LOCAL ROOTS
“Architecturally, the Singapore fabric
has been changing so much and now
interiors are playing a bigger role as
well,” says designer Peter Tay, who has
worked on units in many of the city’s top
projects, as well as showflats for upcoming
developments such as Guoco Midtown,
a 200-unit tower in Beach Road.
Tay says he wants his interiors to “have
a Singapore identity” that mirrors the
distinctive architecture of the buildings
in which they are housed. That means
tailoring his approach to each individual
space, working to frame exterior
views and “creating a language and an
identity” based on the architecture. In
the case of Nouvel 18 (on the left), he
made ample use of reflective materials
to mirror the building’s glass facade.

NATURAL SELECTION
Angela Lim of SuMisura has also noted an
“ever-increasing efficiency of usable space”;
she recently designed a penthouse in
3 Orchard By-The-Park (seen below). She
observes that her clients are taking the
greenery-infused architecture of their
buildings to heart. “The current market
trends gear towards biophilic designs,
which focus on natural elements such as
vegetation, water and sunlight,” she says.
“Materials and furniture also adopt an
expression of nature through the use of
stone, wood, rattan, linen and cotton, as
well as botanical prints and timber grains.”

GREATER HEIGHTS
Interior designer Terri Tan of Designworx Interior Consultant
has worked on units in recent developments such as Wallich
Residence (pictured above) and Leedon Residences; she has noted
that their architecture tends to make her job easier. “These new
developments often have ceiling heights higher than the norm
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Aqua Tower, which are
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These eco-conscious collections
give waste material new purpose
while crafting beautiful chairs
that stand the test of time
EMECO
BROOM
“Imagine a guy who
takes a humble
broom and starts to
clean the workshop,
and with this dust
he makes new
magic—that’s why
we call (this chair)
Broom,” says Philippe
Starck, on the design
inspiration behind
this Emeco chair.
75 per cent of this
product is made from
waste polypropylene
and 15 per cent from
reclaimed wood;
the latter creates a
speckled texture that
gives each chair a
varied look created by
the wood fibres.
Available at
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FREDERICIA
PATO
Scandinavian design
duo Hee Welling and
Gudmundur Ludvik of
Welling/Ludvik have
designed chairs with
a tear-resistant soft
shell made of 100
per cent upcycled
polypropylene. A
project three years
in the making, these
Pato chairs from
Fredericia feature a
subtle bevelled edge
FRITZ and are finished
by hand. Since its
HANSEN N02 successful launch in
2013, this collection
RECYCLE now offers frames in
wood, steel or painted
Made with recycled
steel, with the option
plastic, this stackable
of having the chair
seat designed by
upholstered in fabric
Nendo features a
or leather. Available at
sleek shell made from
Danish Design Co
upcycled household
plastic waste. The
Fritz Hansen chair’s
curved form takes its
cues from the delicate
creases in paper, and
is supported by a
chromed steel frame;
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Culinary Talk
“The kitchens of tomorrow will be neat
and tidy, with touchscreen refrigeration

Living
With cleanliness, connectivity
and smart dishwashers,” says Clifton Leung
of Clifton Leung Design Workshop. The
Hong Kong-based designer sees streamlined
silhouettes and smart technology driving
the future of kitchen design. “Expect more
ovens with steam cookers that can be
controlled via an app on your smartphone.
This will allow you to prepare your
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meal while you’re on your way home,

and convenience becoming the so your dinner will be ready as soon as
buzzwords in home design, you step into your kitchen,” he adds.
Such options include the smart ovens
we explore some of the from Bertazzoni’s Modern series. Equipped
with user-intuitive features that include
latest innovations self-cleaning convection and Total Steam
technology that uses steam to cook fast
and nutritious meals, the oven can manage
precise cooking sequences, functions,
temperatures and timing so home cooks
can produce consistently good dishes.
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“Today and in the future, the kitchen
takes a central position in the home
as a multifunctional space”
doors, proximity sensors and glare-free
LED lights, Gaggenau’s head of design Sven
Baacke describes this new range as “the very
essence of refinement in the luxury kitchen
appliance market”. “With this new range,
every wish for an extraordinary interior
space can be fulfilled,” says Baacke. “Staged
beautifully and with perfect illumination,
you are no longer simply storing wine or
refrigerating; you are making a statement.”
A new study by Cosentino discovered the
growing importance of the kitchen as the
heart of the home. As kitchens experience
higher traffic, durable and hygienic
surface materials will become increasingly
important. “Today and in the future, the
kitchen takes a central position in the home
as a multifunctional space, and the worktop
plays a pivotal role for all to see. So it is
important to find a surface that delivers
on style as well as substance for years to
come,” says Pablo Abad, Singapore country
manager for Cosentino Southeast Asia.

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Bertazzoni Modern
series of built-in Cosentino’s latest offerings are a series of
ovens feature touch sophisticated marble-effect Dekton surfaces
panel controls
and self-cleaning that are easy to maintain, and resistant
features; a wine to stains and bacteria. “When foods and
chiller from the liquids spill and seep into the joints of
Gaggenau Vario
400 series counter surfaces, they can be hard to clean
of appliances and become potential breeding grounds
Opposite page: for harmful bacteria. But Cosentino’s
The Ménta modular highly engineered, smooth and non-porous
system of kitchen surfaces can be installed in one piece
cabinetry from
Miton features a with fewer joints, so there are fewer spots
streamlined design where bacteria can breed,” Abad says.
that can be further
customised in a wide These surfaces can simply be wiped
variety of colours and with a damp microfibre cloth. “If deeper
materials that
includes laminate,
cleaning is needed, rub the surface with
wood veneer or a gentle cleaning agent or a diluted mix
lacquered wood of soap and water with a gentle table-top
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Breathe Easy
This page The Adora In order to improve our wellbeing
washing machine and mood, brands such as Dyson and
from V-Zug can
be integrated into LG Electronics are helping homeowners to
your wardrobe or reduce indoor air pollutants with intelligent
cabinetry in other
areas of your home;
vacuum cleaners and air purifiers.
seen on the coffee “All our research has shown that the best
table in this living way to deal with bacteria, pollen and dust-
room, Dyson’s Pure
Cool Me personal air mite allergens is to remove them from your
purifier fan monitors home completely,” says Gem McLuckie,
the air quality of your
home in real time; advanced research scientist in microbiology
the Refresh-Butler at Dyson. That’s why the British company
laundry appliance has designed vacuum cleaners such as the
from V-Zug offers a
gentler alternative to cordless V11, which features a head with
dry cleaning smart sensors that automatically adapt
Opposite page: This between carpets and hard floors to capture
front-load washing as much as 99.97 per cent of dust particles.
machine from
LG Electronics is
Dyson also offers air-cleansing products
equipped with AI to such as the Pure Cool Me personal air
suggest the most purifier fan, which has an LCD display that
suitable settings for
your garments reports home-air pollutants in real time
while trapping them with HEPA filters.
Bacteria and allergens also thrive in
fabrics, so LG Electronics has developed
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The brand’s CordZero vacuum cleaner,
which also incorporates a mop function,
recognises different areas of the home
and cleans designated rooms based on
your instructions. Its built-in AI also
detects the amount of dust in a room to
remove with its powerful turbo feature.
Also equipped with AI is LG’s AI Direct
Drive washing machine, which uses deep
learning to minimise damage to your
garments by accurately assessing the
weight of the laundry and fabric softness.
To remove impurities and contaminants
from items inside the wardrobe, V-Zug
offers the Refresh Butler—a built-in
appliance that cleans clothes using a
combination of light and steam. “The
Refresh Butler uses a gentle, closed-
air circuit function to apply an active
photocatalytic coating to permanently
reduce bad odours and neutralise up to
99.99 per cent of germs and bacteria on
items of clothing,” says Leea Hiltunen,
V-Zug’s head of product management.
In addition, the Refresh Butler’s heat-
pump technology can dry garments
and restore them to pristine condition,
providing a gentler alternative to dry
cleaning which often uses harsh chemicals.
“Our customers are often impressed by
this fabric-care system that’s so powerful
yet unobtrusive because it’s so easily
integrated into cabinetry,” says Hiltunen.
According to Lee Changyup, head
of product management and home
appliances at LG Electronics Singapore,
consumer electronics development methods
have evolved in recent years to include
more voice-control-enabled products.
“Connectable to various devices including
AI speakers, these new product releases will
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Safe and Sound
“The bathroom has transformed from
a rational space to an emotive one,”
says Paul Flowers, chief design officer
at Lixil Group, a Japanese housing and
water products manufacturer that owns
brands such as American Standard and
Grohe. “The modern consumer requires
products that balance hygiene and
convenience with style and technology.”
According to Flowers, more consumers
are concerned with the performance of
their bathroom products with regard to
water consumption and eco-friendliness.
This has resulted in new developments such
as efficient showers that distribute water
evenly at low pressure, and smart water
controls that allow users to intuitively and
precisely control water, as well as pause
their water supply when shampooing.
To increase efficiency in product
maintenance, Grohe has developed digital
solutions such as Grohe Sense Guard,

“The bathroom has

transformed from
a rational space to
an emotive one”
Left to right: The a first-of-its-kind water sensor that helps
Hansgrohe Unica prevent leaks and will immediately shut
Comfort wall bar
and shower set off the household’s water supply when it
is designed to be detects a burst pipe or flooded basement.
reached comfortably
accessible even from “This sensor also helps the consumer
a sitting position; track water usage and optimises the way
the Étoile de Rex water is used, all through the functions
collection from Florim
features large-format of a smartphone,” says Flowers.
tiles in textures Another water-efficient product currently
inspired by marble
and wood available on the market is Toto’s Tornado
Flush. Paired with a rimless toilet bowl, the
Tornado Flush uses less water than regular
toilet bowls, yet circulates a whirlpool of
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 Above: A bathroom Innovations aimed at improving
designed by The hygiene are also on the rise. From
I.D. Dept features a
freestanding bathtub American Standard comes the Genie
with an integrated Hand Shower, which features a transparent
audio system
showerhead that enables users to easily
see when it is dirty and needs cleaning.
The brand also offers Aqua Ceramic,
a super-hydrophilic technology that
prevents dirt and stains from sticking to
ceramic surfaces, and ComfortClean, a
revolutionary ceramic glaze of zinc oxide
that kills bacteria in the toilet bowl.
“With ageing societies becoming a
social phenomenon globally, bathrooms
will become more user-centric and
accommodate all ages, including the elderly,
as it becomes more common for different
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90 manager at Hansgrohe Singapore.
One product line that can make the
bathroom safer for the elderly is Hansgrohe’s
Unica Comfort shower bars, which
double as sturdy grip handles to prevent
the user from slipping on wet floors. It
also features an additional hand shower
holder at the lower end of the bar, which
can be accessed even by users who are
seated. This collection also includes a safe
footrest covered with non-slip plastic.
“Safety is becoming a priority, so
homeowners and designers are looking
more at non-slippery tiles, bathroom
furniture with soft, rounded corners, and
glass-screen-free shower and bath tubs
with safety handles. Surface materials
such as Toto’s Cefiontect nanotechnology
ceramic glaze, which prevents the build-up
of mould, limescale and waste matter, are
also becoming more popular,” says Leung.
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Spark Joy
Nikki Hunt of Design
Intervention discusses
the importance of
good lighting design
and how it can influence
our emotions
I often say that lighting is like fairy dust—
sprinkle it right and you can create magic.
The aim is not to have someone walk into
an abode and think that the lighting is great.
In fact, if this is the case, then we haven’t
done our job well at all; it’s all about subtlety
and the design of the space as a whole.
Most people are aware of the importance
of good task lighting to help improve
our concentration. But strategic lighting
choices can also help us relax and even
sleep better, thereby improving our health.
Lighting that works with our bodies’
sleep cycles can influence how we feel
and behave. Understanding how and
when you will use a space is therefore the
first step to good lighting design.

1. PERFECT
MATCH
Instead of introducing
additional pieces
that could clutter
the room, consider
transforming furniture
pieces into lamps. We
have wired custom-
made pieces such
as a console, desk
and coffee table, so
that they effectively
function as oversized
lamps, bringing low-
level lighting to
the room.
The light sources
are set at different
angles so that in
addition to light from
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The right lighting can
affect the feeling of
space and change
our perception of
dimensions. The eye
is always drawn to the
brightest point in the
room, so we can play
with how we perceive
the size of a room
through strategic
light planning.
For instance, when
we place a chandelier
in a corner, we draw
the eye to the back
of the room, thereby
increasing the sense
of space.

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pendant lights, from
Windfall; Flos Haeru
table and lamp
collection by Nendo,
from Space Furniture;
Lema LT40 storage
system by David
Lopez Quincoces,
from W. Atelier;
Molteni&C Grid
system by Vincent 3. HIDE
Van Duysen, from P5

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Downlights are
Bocci 38.11V lamps a pet peeve of
by Omer Arbel, from mine; they are
Space Furniture; a like acne on
living room by Design the face of a
Intervention that beautiful girl. Our
features custom- ceilings are such
made furnishings a key feature of
such as a desk, the design, so
coffee table why ruin them
and planters that with downlights?
incorporate My view is that
built-in lighting architectural light
fittings should
not be seen.
Instead, I keep
the ceilings as
unblemished as
possible and let
the other design
elements shine.

4. EASY ON
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Another common
mistake I see all the
time is homeowners
choosing fixtures
because of how
they look without
ever turning them
on. Good lighting
shouldn’t be glaring.
I always recommend
that lighting should
be incorporated at the
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Beautiful abodes from around
the world that combine
their sense of place with
smart design solutions
Images Liaigre, E&A Interiors
Left: An outdoor screen
in a home designed by
Liaigre in New Delhi

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brought together
a tactile mix of textures
in this elegant house
in Singapore
Left to right: This
section of the
living area features
a sideboard by
Studio MK27, table
lamps by George
Nelson and a
pair of Moroso
Klara armchairs
by Patricia
Urquiola; breeze
blocks improve
ventilation and
create enchanting
shadow play
throughout the day
Light And
Movement
A poetic sequence defines the opening
act of this home, which combines tropical
architecture with beautiful shadow play
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Left to right: The tudio MK27 founder Marcio Kogan was
combination of raw a filmmaker before shifting his focus to
concrete and light
wood creates a cosy architecture. Therefore, it is hardly sur-
atmosphere and is prising that his works comprise carefully
designed to age over
time; furnishings calibrated spaces that flow from one framed
in the living area aspect to the next. The Brazilian architect’s
include the Vitra
Slow armchair by
masterful control of light also enables bal-
Ronan & Erwan anced levels of shadow and illumination to
Bouroullec and the evoke deep and pleasant emotions.
Minotti Andersen
Slim 103 sofa by Boxy forms, raw materials and intimate
Rodolfo Dordoni indoor-outdoor relationships characterise
his oeuvre of predominantly residential
projects. Brazilian Modernist architects
such as Lina Bo Bardi, Paulo Mendes da
Rocha and Vilanova Artigas influence this
language, which also responds well to the
South American country’s tropical climate.

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Located in the Alto de Pinheiros residential
neighbourhood of São Paulo, this house
exhibits these traits well. Built in 2014, the
property is the home of a couple who work
in the advertising industry and live here with
their son. After recently acquiring the plot
next door, they added an annex containing
a bedroom, gym and atelier that follows the
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 Designed by Studio MK27 in This page:
collaboration with Galeria Arquitetos, the The red cabinetry
and pendant lights
outcome reads as a concrete box stacked atop create visual interest
a teak timber-latticed block. Large openings in the kitchen; a view
of the culinary space
in the top shell reflect its communal from the corridor
programmes, while the first storey’s veil
masks private functions encompassing Opposite page: The
dining area features
three bedrooms, utilities and the garage. the Knoll Saarinen
The use of unadorned, natural Executive armchairs
by Eero Saarinen, BD
materials registers the charming passage Barcelona Table B
of time. At the east facade, the flat roof by Konstantin Grcic
and Secto Design
stretches beyond the end wall and folds Magnum 4202
down as a semi-opaque wall of cobogós pendant lights;
(latticework in Spanish) designed by Galeria a rug by Phenicia
Concept adds a snug
Arquitetos founder Fernanda Neiva. touch underfoot
in the living room,
GRACEFUL TRANSITION which also features
paintings by Brazilian
Within this interstitial space is a ramp that artists Duane Benatti
endows the passage from the garden to and Tomie Ohtake
the living and dining spaces on the second
storey with ceremony. It slows down the
ambulatory pace and brings attention to the
building’s tactility, although a spiral staircase
stands by as a quicker, alternative route.
The ramp’s insertion was borne of
pragmatic reasons. “We presented the
(inversed) programme so that the living
room—the client’s favourite and most-
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This minimalist
bathroom features
white square tiles
on the wall and
floor; a pair of
violet armchairs
brings a pop of
colour to the
master bedroom
“Because of this inversion, we needed to
think of a way to reach the second floor
without having to cross the private area.
The ramp leads visitors into the house in
a smooth path, revealing each element
in the home in a deliberate sequence.”
This strategy is one way Kogan’s
cinematic sensitivities come into play.
It mirrors architect Le Corbusier’s
concept of the architectural promenade,
which he used in his buildings to guide
people through specific pathways.
INTERIOR CONNECTIONS
Like the ramp, the perimeter concrete breeze
block wall is a common feature in Brazilian
Modernist architecture. “The breeze blocks
create a surprising light play throughout
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an important role in our architecture.
The idea was to generate a light filter that
could create different shadow effects along
the way, so one could experience many
different sensations along the ramp.”
On the second storey, the ramp
terminates in an expansive terrace that
segues into the living and dining space.
“When opened, the window frames are
embedded in the walls, transforming the
room into a huge balcony. The intention
was to create a pleasant, comfortable
environment in which the clients could
feel at ease,” describes Furnaletto.
Floor-to-ceiling apertures at opposing
ends enhance natural ventilation
while framing views of foliage. Left
deliberately unfinished, the interior
concrete walls are a genteel foil to the
furniture selection curated by Studio
MK27 director Diana Radomysler.
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comfortable environment in which the
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GREEN LIVING
Curvaceous and linear furniture
combine harmoniously, as do modern
icons by current designers and vintage
designs that combine to represent the
owners’ personalities. Eero Saarinen’s
timeless Womb armchair for Knoll and
a minimalist Jorge Zalszupin bench
juxtapose with Slow armchairs from Vitra,
as well as whimsical Klara armchairs and
a rotund Sushi pouf from Moroso.
The lighting selection is equally
congruous. An anthropomorphic Gubi
Gräshoppa standing lamp animates the
space, and an assortment of George Nelson-
designed paper lanterns for Herman Miller
emits a cosy glow. On the walls, the clients’
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Left to right:
The flourishing
greenery
contributes to the
calming scene at
the pool deck
dash of maroon while Duane Benatti’s
graphic, contemporary artwork behind a
Minotti sofa enlivens the atmosphere.
Downstairs, retractable timber screens
make the bedrooms feel more cloistered.
When opened, nature becomes part of the
interior experience. “We created a private
garden that surrounds the house so all the
bedrooms can have a nice view. Windows
are floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall to maximise
the natural light coming in,” says Furlanetto.
The bathrooms, which are mostly pushed
to the edge, are also privy to this light and
scenery. Access to nature is an important
part of the firm’s approach. That the clients
spend their free time under the sun, busy
making olive oil on the family farm, attests
to their love of the outdoors. A home should
make living easy for its occupants, and in
this case it more than fulfils their needs.
 LOCATION
São Paolo, Brazil

TYPE OF PROPERTY
Bungalow

PLOT SIZE
7,351sqft

BUILT-UP SIZE
7,900sqft

ARCHITECTURE
Studio MK27 and
Galeria Arquitetos

INTERIOR DESIGN
Studio MK27

TIME TAKEN
22 months

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Distance
Combining tropical flair
with a nature-inspired
palette, a young couple’s
first home is now a
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 “It was about bringing the outdoors
indoors and working with colours
that were from the ocean”

“Y
our home really is an extension
of yourself; you spend so much
time there, it’s where you feel
happy,” says Chloe Elkerton, founder and
managing director of E&A Interiors. With
the goal of “enriching the everyday lives” of
homeowners, the British designer strives to
craft beautiful, liveable interiors that speak
to each owner’s needs and personalities.
Recently, a property in the Marine
Parade district of Singapore became a
dream project for the five-member practice.
The abode of Formula Drift driver Ng
Sheng Nian and his wife Wong Li Min is
awash in blue tones and peppered with
accents that draw from nature, ranging
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room features bone-
inlay coffee tables
and a beautiful mix
of patterns on the
ottomans and accent
cushions; geometric
shapes found on the
furniture pieces echo
the architectural
elements in the dining
room; baskets from
Africa are wall-hung as
art pieces above the
marble island in the
kitchen

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The red vintage sedan
serves as the focal
point of the living room
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Once the family dwelling of its previous
occupants, the three-storey property
had too many rooms for a young couple.
In contrast to its modern exterior, the
residence had a confusing mix of Eastern
and Western influences that was not
to the couple’s liking. Admiring the
effortless look of the firm’s work, the
owners looked to E&A Interiors to
transform the house into their home.
“When we first went to see the house,
it was heavily ornate with Chinese-style
panelling, as well as chandeliers and
wallpaper,” says Elkerton. “The couple

wanted to take that all out. They were very

open to ideas and suggestions, so we were
able to create something really unique.”
Aside from keeping the exterior
architecture and most of the original
flooring intact, the owners wanted
a bright and airy haven for two. The
motorsport driver also wanted to
showcase his classic Jaguar E-Type within
the property instead of on the front
porch, turning the vintage sedan into
the centrepiece of their living room.
A ramp was added so that the prized
vehicle could be driven into the house.
Walls were knocked down in the living
and kitchen areas to make room for
the automobile while opening up these
common areas on the ground floor. Guest
rooms were also converted into various
entertainment amenities for the sociable
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master bedroom
features an elegant
mix of colours and
fabrics in coral and
blue; white cabinetry
and brass hardware
come together
beautifully in the
master bathroom; the
Moroccan elements
on the wall panel and
side table contribute
to the spa-like
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palette makes the INTO THE BLUE
husband’s study a The luxury sedan served as the starting point
serene space for work
and contemplation;
of Elkerton’s design process. A blue palette
the considered was selected as a contrast to the convertible’s
selection of patterns fiery hue, while taking cues from the
and materials create
a beautifully layered beauty of nature. “The palette was inspired
look in this room by the amazing red of the car to allow the
car to pop in the space,” says Elkerton.
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teal accents elevate calming atmosphere of this abode and
the fresh look of this
bedroom; botanical
are combined with light walls as well as
accent cushions, yellow and green accents. Mouldings were
a throw and a rug added to doors spray-painted in seafoam
add to the cosy
ambience of this blue to match the overall colour scheme.
sitting area; artworks “We took influence and inspiration from
and decorative the surroundings; the pool, the greenery,
objects liven up
the symmetrical and used those hues throughout the
arrangement of this house. It was about bringing the outdoors
area in the living room
indoors and working with colours that
were from the ocean,” she explains.
Elkerton fully believes in the art of
layering, skilfully blending the softness
of upholstery fabrics and rugs with stone
and timber. “With this house, it has been
important to inject natural materials and
patterned fabrics to soften all the hard
surfaces,” she says. “Pattern, light, materials
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 MADE WITH CARE
All the furnishings have been sourced
from around the world and specially
custom-made by E&A Interiors. The
diverse selection includes beaded chairs
from Nigeria, Moroccan rugs and
hammered metal, woven fabrics from
Peru and Guatemala, bone inlay tables
from India, hand-printed linens from the
UK and US, cane and rattan pieces made
in Indonesia, as well as bespoke furniture
crafted by local artisans in Singapore.
Graphic elements found on the bespoke
furniture echo the arched doorways
and angular proportions of the interior
architecture. “Each piece is one-off and
unique to the space; we like to support all of
these artisanal skills,” explains the designer.
Elements of the unexpected abound,
motivated by the well-travelled couple’s
sojourns abroad. These include a bookcase
inspired by a bar that they loved in
New York; the white shelf also functions as
a secret door that leads to the bar area on
the third floor. “The bar upstairs is really
fun; the owners love that space and spend
a lot of time there with their friends. It’s a
great space for entertaining that also takes
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Singapore

TYPE OF PROPERTY
Bungalow

PROPERTY SIZE
5,000sqft

INTERIOR DESIGN
E&A Interiors

TIME TAKEN
10 months

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and armchairs made HOME AT LAST
in rattan play up the Previously working as a magazine editor
tropical vibe of the
home; the shell- and stylist in London, Elkerton moved
shaped tiles on the to Singapore in 2008, plying her trade
island counter draw as an interior designer at a local firm for
cues to the home’s
seaside influence several years before founding her own
practice in 2013. “Right from day one, I
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knew that I wanted to work in interiors,
applied to the surrounded by amazing textiles,” says
furnishings, ceiling Elkerton, who studied textile design at the
and flooring make
for a stunning bar University of London. “I’ve always been
and lounge area; this drawn to spaces, having lived in England
bookshelf doubles and brought up in a Victorian house and
as a secret door that
leads to the bar on surrounded by beautiful period properties.”
the top floor This project is the very embodiment of
the firm’s creative ethos and was swiftly
completed by the team in 10 months.
“The E&A design philosophy is to make
every room shine, to create spaces that
are wonderful, unique and inviting,
that stand the test of time,” she says.
The couple were as thrilled by the end
result. “They were really blown away,”
says Elkerton with pride. “They were very
overwhelmed actually and quite emotional
when we walked through the home with
them. The wife was so excited and really
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 Perfect
Harmony
By designing a minimalist, modern house
in the heart of New Delhi, Liaigre brings
a fresh aesthetic to the Indian capital
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Left to right: The
main entrance of the
home; the living room
features the Shelter
armchairs which are
upholstered in silk
and cotton textiles,
as well as a bespoke
coffee table in wood
and bronze, and
ceiling lamps crafted
in bronze and brass
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A
mid the vibrant houses of New Delhi, Left to right: Various
furniture pieces were
India, lies a decidedly minimalist specially designed
abode. The combination of clean and custom-made
lines against the vibrant chaotic beauty of by Liaigre for this
project; the generous
India becomes less surprising when you use of dark wood
realise that the dwelling was the brainchild creates a stylish
cocoon; Liaigre
of Parisian design house, Liaigre. creative director
The French firm’s first project in India, Frauke Meyer; a view
this house is featured in Liaigre: Creation of the grand dining
room from the
2016-2020, a new book published by living area
Rizzoli this May. Penned by art historian
Francoise-Claire Prodhon, the design
tome chronicles key projects by Liaigre in
the past five years. This storied brand has
become synonymous with quiet luxury,
realised in a muted palette and wonderfully
elegant designs. Founded in the 1980s by
Christian Liaigre, it is now bringing this
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 QUIET MAJESTY
Meyer recalls when she first landed in
New Delhi and understood the magnitude
of the project, for which she worked on
interior architecture and furniture design.
“I stopped for a moment to appreciate
my surroundings,” she explains. “It is
difficult to say how I felt. There was
certainly a great divide between the
Indian and European cultures. It was quite
difficult to imagine such a great and also
modern project here in New Delhi.”
Difficult but clearly not impossible,
largely because Liaigre is known for its fresh
and elegant approach, which has become the
essence of the brand. The New Delhi owners
chose to work with them because they were
hoping to find the luxury of simplicity in
the middle of a city teeming with colours,
and asked for nothing fussy or formal.
Meyer’s style is evident in the brown,
cream and golden hues that grace the
interior of this delightful home, where a
flash of candyfloss pink from a chair, or a
modernist sculpture by the pool, creates
an element of surprise amid the sensual
starkness. The tables were designed for
the project and handmade in Morocco
for the dining room, and crafted in gold
brass in India for the reception rooms.
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finishes such as the CULTURAL ROOTS
gold detailing on this “In general, all the furniture was designed
console introduce a to respect the Indian culture, by only
touch of opulence
using the best silks and precious fabrics,
Opposite page: The and avoiding leather,” says Meyer. This
bathroom features a
sleek combination of was a major part of a brief that Meyer
dark wood cabinetry worked on with the owners, long before
and marble; a row of the first design was even sketched. “We
sculptures by Mathieu
Nab pictured along understood that the house should represent
the hallway; the the greatness of a family dynasty,” explains
family’s beautiful art
collection adds visual
Meyer. “The heritage of great palaces
interest to various in India was inspiring and certainly the
areas in their home; starting point for our imagination.”
the Opium armchair in
oak is upholstered in The kitchen with its rounded marble
Liaigre fabric dining table and muted colours is one of
the more immediately impressive rooms,
although it competes with the sleek
drawing room and wonderfully photogenic
pool area. However, for Meyer, the most
interesting and challenging section to
work on was the pooja (prayer) room.
“It did definitely catch our curiosity
and I liked this spiritual place, and I
loved designing it,” explains Meyer.
“Although the section I’m particularly
satisfied with must be the pavilion
with its sliding patterned screens. It
really is a wonderful place to be in.”
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As a German designer living in Paris,
Left to right: Teal
tiles and greenery
Meyer wasn’t raised in the heat or
contribute to the colour of India. She speaks about
serene atmosphere how different it is designing a home
at the pool; the living
area at the pavilion such as this one, compared to those in
features the Citron Western Europe, where most of her
lamp, Iliade coffee work had taken place up until now.
tables, Petrus side
table, custom-made “The constraints are different,” she
Silencio coffee tables says. “People are searching for shadow, so
a bespoke sofa and
accent cushions
avoiding the direct sun becomes part of
upholstered in Liaigre the design and the decoration. Partitions
fabrics; the handrail with a pattern inspired by local silver lace
on the staircase
that leads to the work, filter the sun, as do flowing curtains
son’s apartment is that move with the breeze. In addition,
an homage to the roof needed to overhang much more
Italian architect
Carlo Scarpa than it would have in a colder climate, and
light-shading screens are everywhere.”
As well as tapping into the need to
avoid the daytime glare, Meyer’s personal
relationship with India deepened over the
course of the project. “To be honest, I was
sceptical about quality of the craftsmanship
at the beginning, but I learnt that I was
completely wrong,” she says. “The project
manager had a great sense of humour and
a strong hand, and the result of the work
was just amazing. During this time, we
were finishing a project in Switzerland
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searching for
shadow, so
avoiding the direct
sun becomes part
of the design
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 LOCATION
New Delhi, India

This page: The master Work on the house took nearly eight TYPE OF PROPERTY
bedroom features Landed estate
the Maritime chairs, years to complete and as a result, Meyer
Dalia Noir side table, had to update the project while on the
Calme Plat bench, job. The family comprises a couple and PROPERTY SIZE
a custom-made 43,000 sqft
bed and a pair of their children; over the course of nearly
Mante wall sconces a decade, the brief naturally changed.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Opposite, from top:
“The owners wanted to have their room Liaigre
Sculptures on the very close to the kids’ at the beginning,”
lawn echo the organic explains Meyer. “As the works progressed,
shapes of the trees TIME TAKEN
in the family’s estate; the kids became teenagers. Being close to 8 years
the patterned wooden the parents’ room, as well as a few other
screens create things, no longer made sense. Considering
beautiful shadow play
at midday; a sculpture the monumental size of the project and
by Fernando Botero the duration of the works, we had to be
takes pride of place in
front of the pool deck
agile enough to adapt to those evolutions
and break away from the original brief.”
The result is more beautiful than even
Meyer could have imagined, and the
property quickly became renowned in
New Delhi. “I believe the family members
live a very fulfilling and joyful life in their
home, combining social obligations and
private moments. Our job is to contribute to
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 Opposites
Attract
Combining understated Scandinavian
influences with opulent details, this
stylish apartment is a beautiful unity
of contrasting elements
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ime, budget and design are the
trifecta of elements a designer needs
to balance in every project. With
this 3,000sqft condo at Marina Bay Suite
by MOW Interior, the biggest constraint
was time: just two weeks to design and
eight weeks for construction. When the
owners of the apartment approached
MOW Interior, the couple were expecting
their second child and wanted to move
in as quickly as possible to spend the
confinement period in their new home.
“They found us through our social media
channels and they loved our work,” says
MOW Interior co-founder Shermaine Ong.
“The average turnaround time for a project
of this scale is four months, so the timeframe
was less than ideal, but we were experienced
enough to take this on. We just needed to
make smart decisions to avoid blowing the
budget or sacrificing the design.” Having
been in the business of luxury interior
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MOW Interior
co-founders Wong
Teck Soon and
Shermaine Ong;
the living room
enjoys panoramic
views of the
Marina Bay district

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screen brings an
opulent touch to
the home while the
neutral palette keeps
the look elegant; the
handsome dark wood
cabinetry showcases
the couple’s favourite
objects and curios
 “The greatest asset of this unit is the
view, so the layout of the home has been
designed to maximise it”
IT TAKES TWO
The clients’ initial design brief was an
amalgamation of two styles that occupy
different ends of the style spectrum.
The Singaporean wife loves the
Scandinavian style by way of Australian
sensibilities; she adores a mix of pastels,
warm-toned wood and breezy, open
spaces. The Indonesian husband is a
fan of baroque opulence—think crystal
chandeliers and gilded carvings.
“Our challenge was to create something
both clients could be happy with,” says
Ong. MOW Interior paired a restrained
material palette with statement fixtures and
furniture pieces for a happy middle ground.
The result is most apparent in the living and
dining area, which is one uninterrupted
space demarcated only by furniture. The
material palette comprises white, grey
and greige, which serves as a canvas for
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A view of the kitchen
and dining area
MOW Interior has articulated the couple’s
from the living
preferences with a series of architectural room; the stylish
details that creates a cohesive design kitchen features
language throughout the house. The gold hardware on
white cabinetry; the
white walls with their white beadings purple toaster adds a
and panels are a nod to Scandinavian pop of colour to the
minimalist kitchen;
design. The feature wall in the living space the study houses
is finished with book-matched slabs of the husband’s
Volakas marble; the stone’s white base collection of spirits
and figurines
and delicate grey veining are a perfect
blend of the husband’s and wife’s tastes.
The golden lighting piece in the
living area is a contemporary take on a
traditional crystal chandelier. The shelves
and wall recesses are also airbrushed with
gold paint, a thoughtful design decision
that saves time and maintenance cost
without sacrificing the opulent touch. “We
could have used metal sheets, but as this
condominium is located near the sea, the
metal will be quick to rust,” says Ong.
A gold screen wedged between the living
and dining areas completes the look. The
surface behind the screen is glazed, and
the screen itself serves as an extension of
the wall that neatly rounds off the shape
of the room without blocking the natural
light in the living area, all while adding
an extra touch of opulence to the space.
 PERFECT PLANS
The key to completing the project in 10
weeks was strategic planning. “We had to
carefully alter and adjust the sequence of
construction,” says Ong. The carpentry
works, for example, which are generally
done toward the end of the construction
period were prefabricated in advance to
reduce the time required for the installation.
This called for painstaking precision;
something that could go awry in the
hands of less-experienced designers. This
is most apparent in the husband’s study,
an opulent den featuring a floor-to-ceiling
cabinet finished in dark-wood veneer that
displays his collection of spirits and personal
curios. MOW Interior also played it smart
with a limited footprint in the bathroom
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 “The greatest asset of this unit is the view, LOCATION
so the layout of the home has been designed Singapore
to maximise it,” says Ong. This translates
to open spaces and minimal walls. MOW TYPE OF PROPERTY
Apartment
Interior merged the unit’s separate wet and
dry kitchens into one large workshop-style
Left to right: Gold space built around a generous kitchen island. PROPERTY SIZE
trimmings and the 3,000 sqft
leather headboard
“The kitchen is the wife’s domain, so
elevate the look in contrast to the study’s dark-material
of the master palette, it mostly features white and INTERIOR DESIGN
bedroom; the master MOW Interior
bathroom features grey finishes and feels decidedly more
symmetrical vanity Scandinavian,” reveals Ong. The kitchen
areas for him and her; TIME TAKEN
incorporates a window to the dining-living 10 weeks
the child’s bedroom
is a playful space area, and the view beyond. Incidentally,
decorated with all the other rooms employ the same
a geometric rug
and colourful strategy wherever there’s a window.
accent cushions This apartment represents a confident
flex of the firm’s design-and-build muscle,
as well as its tempered skill in balancing
different styles. The project has also pushed
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A
World
Away
Tranquility reigns in
this California home,
which was created as a
calming environment for
meditation and art
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 S
ituated in the mountainous range of
Portola valley in California is a residence
attuned to its peaceful surroundings.
“Wow” was certainly among the first words
that came to mind for Bruce Wright, vice-
president and principal of SB Architects,
upon seeing the surrounds. “I remember
driving down and meeting our clients,
talking to them about how spectacular
the site was, and how we could integrate
the architecture in a way that celebrates
all of that,” says Wright. “It was really all
about its location on this hilltop—the
dramatic views of the oak trees, the valley,
the views towards Mount Diablo in the
east and the coastal range to the west.”
MASTERFUL RETREAT
Now empty nesters, the owners wanted a
place where they could escape from the day-
to-day grind of their stressful corporate lives
to meditate and paint, as well as entertain
their family and friends. Inspired by
the hotels and resorts designed by
SB Architects, the couple roped in the
firm to translate that effortless style in
their hospitality projects to their abode.
“The design concept was to create a
contemporary home that was an expression
of the place and an expression of the
family. We designed the house in a way
that really celebrated their (the owners’)
collection of art,” says Wright. “It’s in
Silicon Valley, so they are surrounded
by technology and they wanted a retreat
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Left to right:
Bruce Wright,
vice president
and principal of
SB Architects; the
large outdoor terrace
offers ample space
for outdoor dining
and meditation; a
floral artwork creates
a colourful focal point
in the dining room
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to beautiful views of
Portola Valley and the
mountains beyond,
emphasising the
home’s connection
to nature
is covered by a gorgeous wood panel. You
really minimise the amount of distractions
from the electronic world to focus on the
sculptural nature of the house and the art.”
The clients also wanted their residence
to embrace concepts of wellness and
sustainability to create a serene space
that improves their wellbeing. “Aside
from having solar panels, sustainability
is baked into our building codes,” says
Wright. “The clients also wanted spaces
to meditate and a kitchen where they
can regularly cook healthy meals.”
Emphasising the property’s connection
to the landscape was paramount. “That
was one of the primary moves: to bring the
focus to nature and connect that back with
all these public spaces,” says the architect.
The firm worked closely with landscape
architect Stefan Twilio to achieve such
seamless transitions between the exterior
and interior spaces. “He has been a big
help in championing the idea of this
indoor-outdoor concept,” Wright adds.
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Water features and
landscaping in the main
courtyard facilitate the
tranquil transition into
the home
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Wright describes his firm’s philosophy as
“modern but timeless”, with the goal of
crafting approachable and experiential
spaces. Everything about the couple’s
needs was taken into consideration—be
it their morning habits, or the ways they
spend their afternoons and evenings.
“We devised the site plan to create a series
of buildings that reacted to their needs,
but created spaces that capitalised on
different times of the day,” he explains.
A sense of transition was crucial—this
is most evident in the main courtyard. “As
you enter the courtyard, much like you
do at a spa, you’re leaving the hectic world
behind and entering through a beautiful
garden gate that serves as the front door
to the home,” says Wright. “Then, you’ll
transition through an arrival court with
stunning landscaping; all of these elements
that create a sense of tranquility. You can
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 “We designed the
Located in the main building of the
property, the living room, kitchen and
house in a way that
dining area are perched on the edge of a hill.
The firm created an adjacent outdoor living really celebrated their
room with a series of operable walls and
sliding doors that can be opened or closed
depending on the weather conditions.
collection of art”
The two-storey guest wing features
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rooms on the upper level that visiting The neutral palette
family and friends can use. It comprises a and material mix
junior master bedroom on the lower floor, contribute to the
master bedroom’s
a media room and a home office. A link understated look;
bridge connects this wing to a meditation metal screens filter
out the harsh sun in
room, which also leads to the master suite, the afternoon
the most private realm in the dwelling.
The master bedroom offers spectacular Opposite page:
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views while affording direct access to garden and water
outdoor amenities such as a hot tub and features at the
swimming pool. “We thought about this courtyard contribute
to the calming
master suite as an elegant room that has journey into the
private separation from the rest of the public home; various
spaces in the
happenings in the house. There are so many house showcase
elements to the space that come to life in the the couple’s
evening glow, when the sun sets; it’s just this art collection
really warm, comfortable and serene place.”
The garage is located in a separate
building that also incorporates the wife’s
art studio on the second floor. “Our client
is a fabulous painter and collector of art, so
she wanted to be able to find inspiration
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guest room features
All in, the project was a collaborative process double-decker beds
between the clients, whom the architects for four; a view of
the home from the
met almost weekly while working closely outdoor deck; the
with landscape architect Stefan Twilio and master bathroom
features a sculptural
interior designer Lorissa Kimm. Kimm bathtub that looks
hand-selected all the furnishings for this out to views of the
dwelling to ensure visual unity inside and treetops; warm wood,
stone and brushed
out, while complementing existing pieces metal hardware
from the owners’ previous home. New complement the
additions include custom-made sofas in calming look of this
spacious vanity area
the living room as well as the bespoke
millwork that signals the transition to
various spaces. The architecture firm
also commissioned Chris French Metal
to create custom steel fabrication on
the railings, stairs and the exterior.
“It’s a beautiful home. The photographs
are great, but there is an amazing
atmosphere that can’t be captured unless
you are walking around the residence,”
declares Wright. According to the architect,
it’s a greater joy to hear that the owners
adore their new abode. “What I liked most
about doing this project was the positive
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California, USA

TYPE OF PROPERTY
Landed

BUILT-UP SIZE
8,000sqft

ARCHITECTURE
SB Architects

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Lorissa Kimm
Architect

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 Days
Interior designer
Jannat Vasi took
inspiration from
the Memphis
movement to create
this striking family
home in Mumbai
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annat Vasi’s design hallmarks are
hard to miss. “My signature style is
a modern aesthetic with a balance
of bold colours, embossed textures and
unique surface treatments,” explains the
Mumbai-based interior designer. Vasi
founded her eponymous firm, Jannat Vasi
Interior Design, in 2013 after working
with various acclaimed architects. “I
personally love to create eclectic and textural
interior spaces with a provocative vibe.”

FAMILY TIES
The owners of this three-storey dwelling Left to right: The While the structural elements and
in Mumbai’s Peddar Road suburb—an colour-shaped facade of the building were retained, the
lamps and the
area filled with beautiful gothic and neo- colourful Pierre Frey internal layout and walls were completely
classical heritage buildings—could have wallpaper bring a rejigged to suit the new design. “The
sense of whimsy to
easily chosen a more traditional look. this bedroom; the
windows are all intact and the services
What these clients requested, however, minimalist kitchen were concealed in ducts to maintain the
was a unique and colourful home that is kept deliberately existing old-world charm,” says Vasi. The
austere, in contrast
reflected their needs and personalities. to the vibrant setting new layout features seven bedrooms, seven
They were happy to grant Vasi the freedom in the living area; the bathrooms, two kitchens, living and dining
to make unconventional decisions and family’s collection areas, balconies, and walk-in wardrobes.
of pop art and
leverage her entire range of skills. decorative pieces add For the interior scheme, Vasi proposed
The clients are three brothers from a a playful touch to this a combination of chromatic patterns and
living room
reputed family of mill owners in Mumbai. colour blocking. “I believe that a space
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living—common in large industrial The wall art and the their personality, so this project was driven
paint splatter pattern
houses in India—the brothers decided on the sofa add a by the iconic pop art and rare collectibles
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fond of collecting limited-edition art and wall mural is the
focal point of this
books. Many of their collectibles have master bedroom; the
been accumulated over the years from rounded form of the
Vanilla Noir Playhouse
their travels,” she adds. “In this project, cabinet from Scarlet
we have several sculptural display systems Splendour echoes the
weaved into the design to showcase their sinuous shapes found
in this bedroom
beautiful pieces.”
Opposite page:
COLOUR WHEEL The Memphis
influence is palpable
Vasi’s studio often takes cues from throughout the home
the fashion runway; this project was and is conveyed
through the use of
no different. “The use of bold colours colour, geometric
is prevalent in today’s luxury fashion forms and pop art
brands such as Gucci, Prada, Dolce &
Gabbana and Off-White,” says Vasi.
For decor, she selected pieces from
some of her favourite brands: surfaces
from De Castelli and Pierre Frey, lighting
from Moooi and Seletti, furniture from
Christopher Guy, Edra and Kartell, and
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the iconic pop
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This page: Zig-zag Animagic Ciuco cabinet in the garage and
motifs on the wall games room. The work of Italian designer
and bedlinen inject
dynamism to this Matteo Cibic, the donkey cabinet features
bedroom; the graffiti buttons as knobs that open up to spacious
design on the ceiling
creates an element
compartments. Another statement piece is
of surprise in the Vanilla Noir Playhouse cabinet in the
this bathroom master bedroom, also designed by Cibic.
Opposite page, “It’s an iconic piece that’s part of the Vanilla
clockwise from top: Noir collection, my favourite line from
The Capitello chaise Scarlet Splendour,” adds Vasi.
longue and Attica
stools from Gufram
put a surreal spin
on its architectural
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY
influence; other
Although the home features plenty of colour
artistic elements and pattern, neutrals still have their pride
include a butterfly- of place. “Balance is key when designing
themed installation by
David Kracov placed any interior space,” elaborates Vasi. “I have a
next to a feature wall particular fondness for white in my designs,
that takes cues from as it forms a clean palette for incorporating
the work of Dutch
painter Piet Mondrian; bold elements. It also draws light into a
the Stormtrooper- room, which visually maximises the space.”
shaped lamp and
the football-themed
There’s no better place to see this
wall are among the interplay in action than in the main living
personalised details in room, where a colourful sofa upholstered
this bedroom Tatler
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 LOCATION
Mumbai, India

TYPE OF PROPERTY
Landed house

BUILT-UP SIZE
8,000sqft

INTERIOR DESIGN
Jannat Vasi
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This page: The
Gufram Bocca sofa
and the Pierre Frey
wallpaper create
an eye-catching
corner within the
monochromatic
bedroom; the garage
features a multitude
of playful elements
that include Pac-Man
shelves, the Game
Over neon signage,
a Super Mario figurine
and the Scarlet
Splendour Animagic
Ciuco cabinet

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clockwise from top:
Patterns found on
the bed linen and
upholstery echo the
gridwork design of
the headboard; green
marble is applied to
vanity and shower
area of this bathroom;
colour blocking in
this bedroom
celebrates the
Memphis movement

offset by a grey marble floor, gold wall

panels, and a white dining table set.
The living areas are among the many
spaces where the family likes to gather with
friends. “This family is very social and they
love entertaining,” says Vasi. “And having
a home of this scale in a dense city like
Mumbai makes it a perfect place to have
guests over at.” In addition to the living
rooms, the garage also doubles as a games
room, gym and bar. “The garage is an ideal
space for the clients to host their frequent
parties and to display their prized collection
of cars. It’s also used to show movies and
hold group workout sessions,” explains Vasi.
The end result is a whimsical abode that
the family was happily surprised by and
eager to move into. “The entire project
is like a unique journey; each space is a
new experience ready to be explored. We
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 F
rench painter Robert Delaunay once
wrote that the dynamism of colour “is the
most powerful means to express reality”,
conveying the beauty of the world to our eyes.
In the leafy Telok Kurau neighbourhood in
eastern Singapore stands a modern abode
where this mantra holds true. Indeed, the im-
pactful use of colour can instantly transform
an interior, as this project by local firms Muzi
Design and Sujonohun readily demonstrates.
From furnishings in coral tones to walls in
Yves Klein Blue, this dynamic dwelling com-
bines vibrant features and a lavish attention
to detail.
CREATIVE DIALOGUE
After finding the perfect site for their
dream home, the owners tasked Muzi
Design to create a semi-detached house
tailor-made for their family of six. Principal
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Left to right: Coral architect Lee Song Wee of Muzi Design
accents on the
feature walls at the referred the couple to Sujono Lim and
living area and the Molina Hun of Sujonohun. The project
pool contribute to the
youthful vibe of this
was then helmed by lead architect Scott
home; the 3.5m-long Lee of Muzi Design, while Sujonohun
island in the dry spearheaded its interior design.
kitchen features
large-format tiles in While the family had a few specific
blue azul that had to requirements regarding the types of rooms
be hoisted up to the and amenities they wanted, they entrusted
second floor
both firms with the finer details. “We
Previous spread: got involved in the early stages when the
Guests are greeted by
the refreshing sight house was still in architectural planning
of the vertical garden and we worked closely with the architects
and cheerful neon and clients to discuss the layout, before
signage sited at
the place was built,” shares Hun, who runs
the entrance
the firm with her husband Lim. “While
the architects focused on the overall
plans, we worked on the softer elements
by examining how each space is designed
to suit a certain function or activity.”
 IN THE MOOD
Although the family provided an open brief,
the design firm wanted to ensure that the
property would still contain personalised
elements inspired by each inhabitant.
Taking cues from the owners’ preference
for rose gold and warm hues, Sujonohun
integrated decorative elements in various
shades of pink and red throughout. Each
of their four sons selected differing pastel
tones for the accent wall in their respective
rooms, and wanted a feature wall inspired
by the Pokémon media franchise at the pool.
The common areas are located on the
second floor—it features the living room,
dry and wet kitchens as well as access to
the lap pool. Here, the lively mix of coral,
blush pink and crimson contributes to the
joyful look of the dwelling. “On level two,
we created a custom-made mosaic of six
different shades of pink for the swimming
pool and the adjacent wall,” shares Lim.
“From there, we added a few more elements
of similar shades to the cabinetry, as well as
Kvadrat Soft Cells acoustic panels onto the
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 “We always try to use design as
a means of problem solving”
Left to right: The
master bedroom
features the Hang
sofa from Wendelbo,
Viae coffee table
from Frag and a rug
from Living DNA; the
sons’ bedrooms are
similarly decked
in light wood and
stone to create a
calming environment;
custom-made
cabinetry in walnut
veneer adds to the
cohesive look of the
master bedrooom;
this powder room
features rose gold
Gessi taps as well as
terrazzo and tinted
mirror panels on its
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From top left: The
swivel design of
the TV console
facilitates movie-
viewing from both
ends of the master
bedroom; onyx-
effect tiles were
selected for easy
maintenance of the
master bathroom;
the son’s bathroom
incorporates
terrazzo counters
and black taps;
the dry kitchen is
a minimalist mix
of walnut veneer
cabinetry and
marble-like textures
This page: Reflective
panels and blue
design scheme. The master bedroom
in the attic continues the rosy palette,
cabinetry add to
the serene mood applied onto the high-gloss lacquered
in the study feature wall as well as various furnishings
and decorative pieces. The bold use of
blue creates a notably different mood in
the study on the second floor and the
entertainment den on the basement level.
In contrast, the bedrooms of the couple’s
four sons take on a subdued palette. Located
on the third storey, these spaces combine
light wood with the beautiful textures of
stone tiles and terrazzo. Similarly, their
bathrooms are clad in monochromatic
schemes to create tranquil alcoves.
“We created a custom-made terrazzo
vanity counter and feature wall for each
bathroom, with fittings in a black finish,”
says Hun. “We used the same terrazzo
in combination with white oak for their
media wall, study and wardrobe.”
CLEVER SOLUTIONS
The colourful accents found throughout the
home often serve both form and function.
“We foresee echoes caused by the full-length
glass windows that flank both sides of the
living room; that was the purpose of having
the Kvadrat acoustic panels—to help with
sound absorption,” explains Hun. Similarly,
the media room features a ribbed blue
fabric to create optimal conditions for both
movie marathons and gaming sessions.
The stepped ceiling of the basement
floor is another ingenious design element.
“It was unusual to have a swimming pool
on the second floor, and because of that
the entertainment room beneath it had
to have a partial ceiling drop,” shares
Lim. “We brainstormed with the owners
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 Left to right: The at the foyer and car porch on the ground
basement den is floor were similarly designed to hide the
crafted as a perfect
acoustic environment beams and other structural elements.
for movie viewing Other features have been crafted
and video games;
this entertainment
to improve the flow of natural light,
room is decorated making the house bright and airy. These
with the Sanders Air include the blue bookshelves in the
sofa from Ditre Italia,
Parenthesis coffee study, which are made with clear glass
table from Pedrali, and high-gloss lacquered compartments
Calibre side table to allow daylight to penetrate through
from Wendelbo, Santa
& Cole table lamp and the study and into the foyer.
a custom-made rug The couple look at the completed result
Opposite page: The with pride. “Often, what we are most proud
stepped ceiling of of designing are those areas that require
the basement floor a lot of thought and problem solving,
creates visual interest
while concealing the even though the result is very subtle,” says
partial ceiling drop Hun. “We always try to use design as a
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 LOCATION
Singapore

TYPE OF PROPERTY
Semi-detached
house

PLOT SIZE
4,172sqft

BUILT-UP SIZE
7,900sqft

ARCHITECTURE
Muzi Design

INTERIOR DESIGN
Sujonohun

TIME TAKEN
15 months

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Peruse inspiring spaces
crafted by local firms in our
Interior Designers Special

Images Edmund Ng Architects, Mr Shopper Studio

Left: The deliberately
unfinished concrete
walls lend a rugged
touch to this minimalist
bathroom designed by
Edmund Ng Architects

This page: This versatile

walk-in wardrobe was
designed by Mr Shopper
Studio to be fully
enclosed to function as
a secondary workspace
 This page: A gold
butterfly artwork and
opulent chandeliers
contribute to the
glamorous look of
this show unit in Ritz-
Carlton Residences

Opposite page: A mix

of art and decorative
objects livens up this
minimalist house at
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Firm Foundation
Edmund Ng Architects is known
for crafting elegant, timeless spaces
that meld form and function
“I’ve always had a love for
creating and building spaces,”
says architect Edmund Ng. “This
affinity for shaping environments
began when I was young and
continues to the present day.”
The architect has fond childhood
memories of constructing make-
believe play areas with his sisters,
using cardboard boxes and other
everyday materials the siblings
could find, with Ng constantly
redecorating their rooms to
improve the family home. His
passion for spatial design led to
Ng’s current vocation, working
as both an architect and an
interior designer to realise
beautiful spaces for his clients.
Since the founding of his
eponymous firm in 2005, Ng has
crafted elegant projects that embody
the modernist ethos that “form
follows function”, a philosophy
championed by American architects
Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis
Sullivan, whom he deeply admires.
PERFECT BALANCE
Ng’s understated approach is evident
in each project his company takes
on. Combining pure geometry with
a studied treatment of natural light,
the firm creates immersive spaces
inside and out. Under Ng’s practiced
eye, monochromatic spaces are
anything but boring; much care
is given to the material palette to
create tactile layers within the space
while being mindful of the unique
requirements of each project.
“Much like the guiding
principles that a painter might
apply to an artwork, I believe that
a design should be contextual,
such that it reflects our current
Edmund Ng
Architects
Founded by Edmund Ng, the
studio specialises in architecture
and interior design projects in
Singapore and beyond. The firm
also participated in the Venice
Architecture Biennale 2014 in Italy
and designed a marine-themed
exhibition, Ghost Nets of the Ocean:
Au Karem ira Lamar Lu, held at the
Asian Civilisations Museum in 2017.
Residential and hospitality pro-
jects by the firm include the flagship
of Kwanpen at Marina Bay Sands,
luxury condominium One Rosyth,
the Montigo Resorts Nongsa in Bat-
am, Indonesia as well as beautiful
homes and showflats in Singapore.
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 times in its materials, form and
style,” says Ng. Natural textures
of wood, stone and leather come
together beautifully with the
subtle use of gilded trimmings,
accompanied by a mix of art
and decorative objects carefully
selected to embody each owner’s
hobbies and personal pursuits.

GREATER HEIGHTS
In the past 15 years, the firm has
steadily expanded its footprint
abroad with a variety of projects
in Switzerland and Israel as well as
various cities in Asia. The team is
currently in the process of designing
resorts amid the Himalayan
mountain range in Nepal,
several new projects in Bhutan as
well as a community library in
Cambodia; the latter, in particular,
is a project that Ng considers his
greatest personal achievement.

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combination of dark
wood and neutral
tones create an
understated look
in this living room;
an abstract artwork
creates a focal
point in a bedroom
that features light
wood cabinetry
and flooring

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Orange wall panels,
a leather saddle
and detailing on the
headboard in this
bedroom reference
the equestrian
heritage of fashion
house Hermès;
artworks by
Rainer Lagemann
liven up the
concrete facade
of this house; the
botanical-themed
artwork draws the
eye upwards in the
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 “I wanted to help in some way,
to use architecture as a means to
empower people living in rural
environments in Cambodia,” shares
Ng, on the pro bono initiative. “I
chose to build a library as I believe
that knowledge is a powerful way
to circumvent poverty and can give
people hope for a better future.”
Guided by his passion for
architecture and design, Ng hopes
to bring his firm to greater heights
while creating memorable spaces
for his clients. “I always feel blessed
that this profession has never felt
like ‘just work’ to me, as the process
of envisioning and building spaces
constantly stimulates my mind
and provides me with endless
enjoyment,” he says with pride.
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 Alpine Getaway When Inside Outside Designs was
commissioned to transform this
penthouse in Chamonix Mont
Blanc, France, into an all-season
dream home, they had their work
Inside Outside Designs creates cut out for them. The two-storey
a contemporary penthouse within apartment is one of six in a 120-year-
old building, which used to be a
a historic building located in the hotel until it was converted into
private apartments 45 years ago.
French Alps However, the building had not
been renovated since the conversion.
On top of that, this was the firm’s
first time designing a project as far
afield as the French Alps, which
required navigating differences
in culture, working styles and
building codes. The firm proved
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Inside Outside
Designs
Based in California and
Singapore, Inside Outside Designs
comprises a dynamic team of
multidisciplinary designers led
by principals Jeanette Maria
Zmijewski and King Perez. In
addition to interior and exterior
design solutions for residential
and commercial projects, the
firm also offers events styling,
set design and staging services
thanks to the team’s diverse
backgrounds. The 12-person
agency is also trained in real estate
marketing, and are specialists
in space rehabilitation.

Left to right: The

penthouse is MODERN RETREAT
located in a historic Rather than a typical rustic
building that’s
surrounded by
mountain retreat, the clients
majestic views of envisioned a home that balanced
the mountains in timeless design with modern style.
Chamonix Mont-
Blanc, France; “The client wanted an interior that
the Roche Bobois reflects life in the mountains, but
Bubble sofa in
magenta echoes
with contemporary furnishings
the shades on the and lighting pieces,” says Jeanette
painting in the living Maria Zmijewski, founder of Inside
room; fur throws
on the chairs add a Outside Designs. “The home should
cosy to touch to the also reflect their love of travel
dining area Tatler
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 The clients also requested the This page: The
metallic finish of
preservation of specific historical the cabinetry and
details in the interior, such as old the grey wood
panels bring a
wooden beams, and for the home modern touch
to be designed for year-round to the master
use. The firm thus created an bedroom; the
Roche Bobois
interior with a neutral palette and Bubble armchair
monochromatic bathrooms, while and the Cassina
Réaction Poétique
accentuating these spaces with pops side table by
of colour through statement-making Jaime Hayon are
sofas and large-scale artworks. among the pieces
selected for the
The brief called for a much master bedroom;
greater breadth of materials a ski locker was
also built for the
and furnishings than what was exclusive use of the
available in the vicinity, so the penthouse owners
in the basement of
firm acquired the necessary items the building
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The vibrant-hued
as far afield as Australia, Indonesia bed linen and
and South Africa. They filled the cushions add life to
this bedroom; the
home with furnishings by Roche antique-inspired
Bobois, Poliform, Visionnaire, look of the wall
Tom Dixon, Versace and Toto. tiles references the
historic elements
Due to the building’s narrow of the home and
elevator and staircases, the is furnished with
Miele ovens
supplies and furniture had to be and a cooking
transported by crane through the range from
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Colourful accent pieces JUST RIGHT
The kitchen was one of the most
challenging spaces to design in

liven up an interior this home. The firm opened up

what was originally a cramped,
dark and low-ceilinged space by

that reflects life in removing the walls and installing

steel beams. Then came the state-
of-the-art appliances, such as an

the mountains oven with a built-in air fryer and

a tap that converts regular water
into sparkling water. Inside Outside
Designs even managed to locate
a specific type of kitchen tile the
client coveted but couldn’t recall
the brand of. These were used to
create a unique backsplash and
accent wall, for the perfect
finishing touch.
After a year of hard work, the
project was completed in 2019, with
a tearfully joyous response from
the clients. The team behind Inside
Outside Designs were as cheered
by the result; they’re now ready to
tackle any project, even if it’s outside
of their comfort zone.

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 Living It Up
Colour, texture and detail
are showcased to good effect
in this sophisticated strata
bungalow designed by KGID
Known for its work on luxury
apartments, landed properties
and show units, local firm KGID
specialises in creating stylish
urban sanctuaries. This project
for Tong Eng Group is a prime
example. The developer wanted
to present ideas of high-end living
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174 the Goodwood Grand estate.
“As this show unit is an actual
house, our design needed to look
impressive but also be functional,”
says Kelvin Gan, who leads KGID
with his wife Karen. The couple
were tasked to furnish and style
the three-storey dwelling, which
features living and dining areas,
four bedrooms, and a roof terrace.
The challenge was to create
individualistic spaces within the
5,300sqft abode that also came
together as a whole. The designers
imagined a design-savvy client, and
the interior attests to that with a
modern, sophisticated scheme.
The open-plan living and dining
areas epitomise this approach. The
full-height display shelves and the
book-matched travertine onyx
wall are among the highlights on
the first storey. The curves of the
custom-designed rugs soften the
architecture’s hard lines. Anchoring
the space is a cosy, inviting sofa.
 Left to right: The custom-
made rug anchors the
living area while adding
a tactile touch; a gold
artwork and the Nemo
Crown Major chandelier
draw the eye upwards
to the grand height of
the dining room; the
use of glass creates an
airy, spacious feel in the
master bathroom

KGID
Founded by husband-and-wife
team Kelvin and Karen Gan
in 2015, KGID has built a solid
reputation for creating bespoke
interiors that are richly textured
and exude a sense of luxury and
sophistication. Their dedication
in understanding each client’s
specific needs results in superior,
personalised design solutions.
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 In the dining room, a Nemo
Crown Major chandelier designed
by Jehs + Laub illuminates the
circular dining table. Its graphic
lines, inspired by the outline of
a snow crystal, are grand and
poetic. Its gilt framework is well
matched by a bespoke gold artwork
in this double-volume space.

PERSONAL ENCOUNTERS
While the use of richly textured
wallpaper and materials such as
marble and timber evokes an overall
sense of luxury, the spaces are also
highly practical. “In every room, we
provided a study or dresser, as we
knew that most occupants require
them. Their proportions needed
to be well planned in order not to
clutter each bedroom,” says Karen.
In one bedroom, the firm
installed a multipurpose day
bed behind the study desk. “We
designed a day bed concept so it can
be a guest room or a kid’s room.
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This page: A pouf and a
built-in side table create
a cosy reading nook
in this bedroom; the
circular mirror echoes
the rotund seat and
decor items at the desk
area in the junior master
bedroom; on the outdoor
sofa, a melange of
blue cushions evokes
a resort-like feel

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orange armchair adds
a pop of colour to the
study; crimson accents
create a youthful vibe
in the junior master
bedroom; patterns on the
bedlinen and wallpaper
create a layered look in
this bedroom

In another instance, a small

bedroom on the second storey could
not accommodate a large desk. The
designers ingeniously added a pouf
next to the side table to create an
alcove that accommodates a laptop
or can be used as a vanity area.

TOUCHES OF COLOUR
Cushions and curtains in
strong shades, along with a
Chinese calligraphic painting,
bring a regal air to the master
bedroom. The junior master
bedroom has a more youthful
vibe, with blush and copper
cushions and a crimson carpet.
On the roof terrace, KGID
designed a cosy nook from which
to take in the scenery. Overhead,
a gazebo mitigates the sun’s
heat and glare; underfoot, an
outdoor rug provides softness.
Throughout the house, the
couple’s meticulous attention
to detail is palpable. The
result is an appealing interior
that evoke a charming and
comfortable way of life.

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Through Luxur’s expertise, this property
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Formerly a two-storey terrace house
with dim, cloistered interiors,
this residence located along
Windsor Park Road was given a
complete makeover by interior and
architectural design firm Luxur.
Led by director and co-founder
Alan Neo, Luxur has transformed
the 3,400sqft dwelling into a bright,
efficient and beautiful three-storey
house for a family of four.
STARTING FRESH
“There were a lot of technical issues
in expanding an existing two-storey
structure into a three-storey terrace
house to accommodate the growing
family comfortably,” shares Neo.
“The clients were most concerned
about the brightness of the house,
so we proposed incorporating a
skylight above the dining area. We
also suggested an open-plan design
on the ground floor to get more
natural light inside.” As the couple
frequently work from home, the
design studio created a new third
level as a conducive workspace.
Left to right: Photographs
by the husband take
pride of place in the
living room; the vertical
garden celebrates the
tropical theme of
this home
Warm wood and earthy
hues reflect the home’s
modern-resort theme
LUXUR
Co-founded in 2010 by Beam
Ker and Alan Neo, the award-
winning practice has designed
beautiful homes that feature clever
spatial planning with a creative
combination of materials. The
team of architects and designers
works closely with clients to
balance practical needs with
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Besides needing a private space to
work from home, the owners also
wanted the communal areas to be
conducive to large gatherings as
they enjoy entertaining. Neo thus
designed the ground level as a large,
open-plan space, where the living
area transitions seamlessly to the
dry kitchen and the dining zone.
In the living space, contemporary
luxury is conveyed via a plush
leather sectional, built-in cabinetry
and TV console, and a backlit
feature wall with marble-like
veining. A modern island counter
with white bar stools and a vibrant
painting give the dry kitchen a
relaxed and streamlined look that
enables it to harmonise with the
living and dining areas.

GOING GREEN
The owners liked the green walls
they had seen in a number of
Luxur’s other residential projects,
so Neo created a stunning vertical
garden in the dining area, where
the sunlight streaming in from
the skylight keeps the plants well
nourished; the family also enjoys an
al fresco-like ambience at mealtimes.
From the living area, a floating
staircase with glass-panelled
railings leads up to the second
level where the master bedroom
and the children’s bedrooms
are located. The design of these
steps ensures that the living areas
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 FAMILY MATTERS
Adopting a “less is more” approach,
the firm combined earthy tones
and warm wood to create the
home’s modern-resort theme.
“We believe that good and simple
design goes a long way,” says Neo.
Being mindful of the needs of a
family with young children, Luxur
chose practical and easy-to-clean
homogeneous tile flooring for the
living, dry kitchen and dining areas.
Cognisant of the owner’s passion
for photography, the designer hung
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storey was added shots as wall art in the living area.
to the home to
create a conducive Parquet flooring is applied to all
workspace for the bedrooms, while the children’s
couple; the master
bedroom features an
sleeping spaces are fitted with
earthy palette built-in white and turquoise
that contributes to cabinetry to create a cheerful
its restful ambience
vibe. The result is a radiant and
Opposite page: An elegant abode that enables the
abstract artwork
is the focal point perfect balance of work and play.
of the kitchen;
turquoise elements Luxur
on the custom-made
cabinetry and bed 160 Paya Lebar Road
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create a fun and Orion Building #02-01 Homes
playful environment
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 Realm of Style
Mr Shopper Studio designs a sartorially driven
apartment that takes cues from the owner’s
fashion-forward wardrobe

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each part of the house”

Mr Shopper
Studio
Led by Ken Lee and Kate Deng,
the studio aims to create stunning
homes tailored to each owner. It
has a team of over a dozen like-
minded designers who are driven
by their shared passion for interior
design; the practice has unveiled
amazing makeovers for more
than a hundred homes to date.
Most interior designers will tell
you that compact city apartments
present more of a challenge than
sprawling urban projects, even if
there are far fewer rooms to make
over. This is because creating a
rich aesthetic in a petite space,
and finding a balance between
form and function, takes real
skill. When Mr Shopper Studio
was tasked with redoing this
two-bedroom apartment in the
newly constructed Boutique at
Bartley, the firm put one of its most
talented designers on the job.
“Our primary aim was to create a
luxurious home for the client,” says
Sean Hafiz, lead designer on the
project. “We wanted it to encompass
not only her design brief, but also
her personality and lifestyle and
to make a statement in different
areas of the home; we wanted to
create a sense of excitement as you
enter each part of the house.”
The owner’s main request
was to create various ways to
display her collection of clothes,
bags and accessories throughout
her home, while creating an
Instagram-worthy effect in
various areas of the apartment.
WORLD OF WONDER
There is a real flair and panache
to this dwelling, and a charisma
that hits you from the moment
you step inside. This is partly
due to how the designers have
incorporated wallpaper and prints
in nearly every room, bringing
a playfulness to the otherwise
sleek and minimalist interior.
“Designers tend to think that
darker tones make a space feel
smaller,” says Sean. “But I think that
a mix of wallpapers in various dark
tones and textures makes it feel a lot
cosier. Wallpapers are taboo to most
Singaporeans and designers as they
are afraid the climate means they
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 Left to right: A large
artwork creates a MAKING ROOM
focal point at the Apartment owners usually have one
entrance of the home;
the emerald scheme
key gripe: a lack of storage space. But
and lush mix of it takes a particularly skilled interior
fabrics in the master designer to find a way to incorporate
bedroom playfully
reference the cupboards and shelves that do not
decadent glamour of make a room feel more cramped.
Italian house Gucci;
“The most difficult room to
Opposite page: design was definitely the living
Flanked by built-in area,” says Sean. “We fashioned the
cabinetry on both
sides, the walk-in TV console in such a way that the
wardrobe can be fully storage areas and the main TV wall
enclosed to serve as
a workspace; dark are divided by a display shelf. It also
wood cabinetry and helps to separate it from the storage
light stone tiles create areas. Built-in LED lighting helps to
a minimalist look in
the bathroom create visual continuity throughout
the space and brighten the home.”

VISIONARY VIEWS
In an apartment such as this, with
unimpeded views across Singapore,
the window areas tend to take
centre stage to capitalise on the
stunning vista. But the team at
Mr Shopper Studio wanted to
ensure that what was inside the
apartment was as memorable as
the glittering skyscrapers outside.
In the bedroom, the eye is drawn
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the bedlinen and accent cushions,
a rug imported from the US, and
a customised, tropical-themed
headboard that takes pride of place
in the room. It features wallpaper
from Cole & Son and mirrored
panels on both sides to create a sense
of expansiveness within the room.
The walk-in wardrobe, in
particular, is a standout fixture.
Sporting a pair of polished, gold-
framed glass doors, it was designed
to resemble a fashion boutique;
a long rug placed in the centre
recreates the look of a catwalk. This
self-enclosed area also houses a desk
so it can function as a home office.
Altogether, the apartment
is a beautiful amalgamation of
textures and patterns, resulting
in a stylish space both the design
firm and the owner are proud of.

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 Ode To Located by the river and next to a
park in northeastern Singapore,
this two-storey abode looks out to
Nature
verdant views. Home to a family
of three, the strata terrace house
is part of a large condominium
development that draws influences
from its proximity to the sea.
Prestige The owners wanted a dwelling
that embodies the concept of
Global Designs modern luxury, while maximising
transformed a the use of the 1,625sqft floorplan
with versatile spaces that promote
property by the park family bonding. To do that, the
couple was open to some unusual
into a dream ideas for their three-bedroom
home made for property, such as having a master
bedroom that’s shared by them and
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186 with the living room during parties.
They approached Prestige
Global Designs to redesign their
abode with these requirements,
entrusting the finer details to the
firm. Led by co-founders Michael
Ong and Jeremy Tay, the team
skillfully completed an impressive
makeover in four months, crafting
a stunning sanctuary for the family.
CREATIVE DIVISION
To ensure the creation of adaptable
spaces, the firm designed ingenious
partitions that can expand or
delineate various areas when
needed. This includes a bronze-
tinted swivel door at the kitchen,
which can be shut to contain
the cooking fumes during meal
preparation. In the living room, the
dark wood wall feature incorporates
 Left to right:
Orange wall
panels and accent
cushions liven
up the living and
dining area of this
home; the outdoor
terrace is the
family’s preferred
spot for breakfast

a TV console, display shelves,

and sliding doors that connect to
the fourth bedroom, which also
functions as a reading lounge.
In the master bedroom, sliding
doors carve out two separate
zones for the parents and their
son. A platform bed also creates
a multifunctional space for the
son, separating the desk area
from his bed. Other thoughtful
details include a pair of pendant
lights that frees up space on the
bedside tables for the parents.

PARKS AND RECREATION

The studio looked to nature for in-
spiration, designing cosy alcoves that
encourage the family to enjoy the
outdoor views. The balcony func-
tions as a secondary dining area; it is
also the family’s preferred breakfast
nook. The family room, located on
level two, is another calming corner.
It features a bar counter where the
Prestige Global Designs
Helmed by Michael Ong and Jeremy Tay, the award-winning local
practice has created luxurious, liveable interiors that take inspiration
from the most beautiful venues and the finest hotel suites around
the world. Accolades received by the studio include the Best Use of
Art at Tatler Design Awards 2020; the firm also won eight awards
including the Best Interior Design for the Show Home and Private
Residence categories at the Asia Pacific Property Awards in 2018.
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 This page: Sliding doors The earthy palette is animated
separate the couple’s
bedroom from the son’s
with pops of blue and green that
platform bed; the nook take cues from the park views.
with a blue armchair These vibrant pieces add visual
serves as a reading
corner in the interest to various rooms while
family room continuing the nature-influenced
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theme throughout the home.
painting by Chinese Mirrored panels, glossy surfaces
artist Huang Hong and other light-catching details
Tao in the living room
perpetuates the make the house appear more
botanical theme; the spacious, while the use of brushed
family room on the
second floor features a metal trimmings on the furnishings
handsome bar counter; and dark wood cabinetry contribute
the velvet daybed adds to the handsome look of the
a pop of colour to the
reading lounge interior. The final result conveys
both opulence and comfort—a
beautiful space that the family
is now proud to call home.

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The final result conveys
both opulence and
comfort—a beautiful
space that the family is
now proud to call home
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 Clean Give a blank canvas to Sujonohun,
and the talented team will
transform it into an immaculate
work of art, capturing beauty

Slate
An ordinary
while integrating functionality.
Helmed by Molina Hun and
Sujono Lim, this dynamic design
duo propels spatial concepts from
vision to reality, turning simple
rooms into stylish spaces.
space becomes IN THE BEGINNING
extraordinary It all started when Lim decided to
strike out on his own after cutting
in the hands of his teeth at an architectural firm

Sujonohun and a hotel design consultancy.

Meanwhile, Hun left her job at an
architect’s firm to work directly
with some clients who had come
to her with their home projects.
“Our purpose is to create
personalised concepts with
well-implemented designs and
carefully executed spaces,” says
Hun, who is also a part-time
adjunct lecturer with the School
of Spatial and Product Design at
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Sujonohun
A multidisciplinary design
practice that was founded in 2015,
Sujonohun is helmed by interior
architectural designer Sujono
Lim and interior designer Molina
Hun. What began as a home-
based business quickly burgeoned
into a flourishing studio at
Apex@Henderson as the couple’s
projects rapidly outgrew them.
solving and aesthetic value; to
capture beauty and to integrate
it with functional aspects is both
challenging and intriguing.”
WORK FLOW
Whether it is a house or an
apartment, Sujonohun believes
in creating a cohesive design
experience. In a 988sqft apartment
on Bideford Road, the team
knocked down the walls that
separated the kitchen, dining and
living areas to create a spacious,
open-concept studio. To connect
the spaces, Sujonohun used a brass
metal band that unified the whole
apartment. Acting as a continuous
line, the element was cleverly used
Top left to right: Light
wood and an earthy
palette create a calming
environment in this
house on Lasia Avenue;
a view of the studio
space that Sujonohun
shares with the affilate
practice Parenthesis;
this minimalist apartment
on Bideford Road was
designed as an open-
plan weekend home
to align the kitchen counter height,
the integrated fridge handle and
the cabinetry drawer handle while
cutting all the way to the corridor.
In a four-bedroom house on
Lasia Avenue, a natural-washed
oak laminate covers the walls and
ceiling, while a calm and muted
palette creates an inviting ambience
throughout the 6,118sqft home. The
Moca cream limestone floors in the
living room brighten up the space
while the upper floors are laid out
in solid oak. To fully utilise the patio
that sits between the living and
dining areas, the firm installed a
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 When working with clients, the recommendations—including
couple understand the importance a 7,900sqft semi-detached
of collaboration even as they strive home in Telok Kurau.
to realise the full potential of each From cosy sanctuaries to
space. “As much as we want to sprawling mansions, Sujonohun’s
Left to right: Blush tones give free rein to our creativity, our portfolio may be vast and varied,
add a graceful touch to designs have to adapt to the client’s but what remains constant is the
a home in Telok Kurau; brief and budget,” says Hun. “We firm’s unerring commitment
the botanical wallpaper
is the focal point of this are explorative, and at the same to quality. “Our style may be
bathroom; the use of time, careful in terms of execution.” diverse, but we always aim for
rattan and light wood in
this kitchen alludes to No surprise, then, that well-executed design,” says Hun.
the apartment’s tropical Sujonohun has many satisfied
theme; black kitchen
cabinetry makes the
clients who happily recommend Sujonohun
colourful backsplash them. In fact, the Lasia Avenue 201 Henderson Road
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armchair livens up the
Focus understated palette of that the studio landed several Tel: 8488 6524
192 this living room other jobs through favourable sujonohun.com
“Our style may be diverse, but we
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Blissful Union
This abode by Summerhaus D’zign is a glamorous mix
of gilded finishes and custom-made furnishings
 Left to right: The
pearlescent finish on
the cove ceiling is one of
many meticulous details
crafted for this home;
this sculptural piece
combines a bar counter
with the dining table

Metallic details and strategic

lighting features elevate the polished
look of this family home
When the owners of this semi-
detached house in District 10
tasked Summerhaus D’zign to Summerhaus D’zign
give it a makeover, they essentially The award-winning design practice was founded in 2012 by husband-
afforded the design firm a free and-wife team Larry Lim and Jess Koh. At the Asia Pacific Property
hand in fulfilling the brief. Awards 2017, Summerhaus D’zign was the winner of the Office Interior
As with any robust relationship, (Singapore category) for its new design studio, and Best Interior
the key was an ongoing dialogue. Design Apartment in Singapore for its work on The Tessarina.
“The clients weren’t able to
specifically articulate the type of
design they preferred, so it was very
open-ended from the beginning.
We had to work closely with them
to identify what they liked,” says
Larry Lim, managing partner
at Summerhaus D’zign. “They
were concerned about balancing
aesthetics with functionality and
practicality.” Both parties ultimately
decided on creating a luxurious
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 HAPPY ALCHEMY
The design firm had to work within
the framework of the project’s
existing finishes and structure, such
as the flooring and the location
of air-conditioning units. “Any
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additions and decorations had to this bedroom,
match the existing features that a special display
came with the house,” says Lim. cabinet holds the
owner’s prized
It helped that the client was collection of
open to trying out new materials handbags, open
to admiration and
and combinations of textures. The easy accessibility;
design team employed a diverse mix the custom-made
of stainless steel, travertine, wood, upholstered
headboard
quartz, tinted mirrors, wallpaper extends to the
and special effects paint to fashion full height of
the bedroom
a cohesive whole in the 4,500sqft
property. Throughout, indirect Opposite page:
Gilding trimmings
lighting highlights the wealth of and mirrored
textures and creates specific moods finishes create
when needed, while a neutral a glamorous
setting; the
colour scheme holds it all together. Travertino
Romano wall
CLEVER TOUCHES feature is
applied to the
The basement serves as the main stairwell from the
entrance to this abode. Here, hidden basement up to
the attic; built-in
doors, masquerading as part of lighting features
a mirrored wall feature that also create visual
interest at the
incorporates storage cabinets, lead entrance to
to the yard, the common bathroom the basement
and the study room respectively.
Lending an upscale feel to this
space is a baby grand piano.
On the first floor is the living
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196 area surrounding the lift features
stainless-steel strips, which are also
found on the TV console. The coved
ceiling is treated with a pearlescent
coating for additional depth.
In the dining area, a customised
dining table-and-bar sports a curved
steel base and a titanium rose-gold
coating. The table top comprises a
scratch and stain-resistant Dekton
top, as does the bar counter. Open
shelves display bottles of liquor.
plush textures in the form of
cushions and rugs impart a cosy
air. Altogether, this three-month
project resulted in a dwelling
that offers plenty to catch the
eye, and a sanctuary that the
owners are proud to call home.
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120 Lower Delta Road
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#15-16 Cendex Centre Homes

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 | Last Word |
Time
Travel
This new pavilion designed by Bjarke Ingels houses
the legacy of Audemars Piguet, and is a sight to behold
for horologists and design lovers alike
In the Swiss town of Le Brassus lies a museum
that turns back the years, chronicling the 145-
year history of horological house Audemars
Piguet. Slated to open by the end of 2020,
Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet is designed
by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group); it was built to
connect to the recently renovated residence of
founders Jules Louis Audemars and Edward
Auguste Piguet, and features a museum, archive
as well as a workshop.
The building’s spiral design references the
Tatler shape of a watch spring, while serving as a
Homes
200 metaphor for the complex movements in each
timepiece. Curved glass walls support the entire
structure, with brass mesh applied to its exterior
to regulate the temperature and illumination in
its interior while providing unblocked views of
By Hong Xinying images Iwan Baan, courtesy of Audemars Piguet
the valley.
At the heart of the museum is the Universelle
pocket watch—constructed in 1899, it is said
to be the more complex timepiece in existence.
“Watchmaking, like architecture, is the art and
science of imbuing metals and minerals with
energy, movement, intelligence and measure,”
says Bjarke Ingels, founder and creative director
of BIG, on the inspiration behind its design.
Grafunkt – Funan, #04-01 to 06, 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179105, 6336 6046