Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2019 i Tatler Homes Singapore

The month of August brings a celebratory mood as we mark the 54th anniversary of our city state; it’s also a timely reminder to fete the achievements of our homegrown talents. This issue, we showcase the diverse work of local creatives from over 20 studios across design disciplines. To start, we present homeware pieces and furniture crafted by Singapore designers (page 40), ranging from elegant vases to stylish side tables. Inspired by our nation’s unabashed passion for food and our buzzing dining scene, we look to remarkable restaurants (page 64) that pair each establishment’s unique culinary philosophy with a multi-sensory experience. These notable projects show that there is much more to crafting a memorable space than creating that “Instagram” moment. The homes featured in this issue similarly pay heed to…

If your minimalist interior lacks that cosy touch, add a rug to up the snug appeal of your room. Designed by Raphael Navot as part of the Nativ collection for Roche Bobois, the Fusion and Merge rugs feature hand-knotted abstract designs in a natural wool blend. These rugs are awash in sunset shades and oceanic tones that loosely reference lofty mountains, and the ebbs and flows of the sea. Pair them with Dot, a spherical seat on a chrome-plated swivel base; upholstered in a thick elastic fabric over a solid fir wood and pine plywood structure, the armchair offers a comforting embrace with its curvy form. Available at Roche Bobois at Boon Siew Building; roche-bobois.com ASIAN SOUL Homegrown design is already a pertinent part of the ethos of Industry+, a…

The first thing that most guests would notice upon entering this penthouse is the stunning feature wall by Alexander Lamont. The straw marquetry wallcovering features geometric patterns that change with the light or from the onlooker’s vantage point. This statement wall sets the tone for the rest of the 11,130sqft apartment; it’s one of many classic touches that The I.D. Dept has incorporated into this penthouse at the Concourse Skyline condominium. Helmed by design directors Jennifer Murray and Divya Anthony, The I.D. Dept specialises in crafting holistic interiors that are luxurious and liveable, fashioning exquisite homes for jet-setters in Singapore and beyond for over 20 years. HAPPY ALCHEMY Designed for property developer Hong Fok, the firm aimed to give the penthouse a look of timeless elegance. “The idea was to…

Ron Gilad has fond memories of Singapore—the Israeli artist and designer recalls his awe at seeing verdant foliage amid the urban landscape during a visit several years ago. “I was quite amazed by the mix of urbanism and nature,” he says. “Marvellous trees in the middle of the street, almost competing with the skyscrapers.” It’s the first observation he makes, upon our introduction at the Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan. We’re here to view his first collaboration with the Italian company Magis: a screen, entitled Swing. “It’s a very modest and humble product,” says Gilad. “There is no excessive design, it’s a very simple panel with pivots which can be opened and closed.” The room divider matches his pared-down aesthetic with elements of versatility and mobility; the hinges…

Building the ideal home is about weaving together the paradoxes of family living. There has to be space for communal engagement but also solitude, and shelter from the harsh sunlight and rain. In terms of aesthetics, a home should be serene and inviting, while featuring points of interest that reflect the owners’ lifestyles. Hilary Loh, founder and design director of 2nd Edition, considers all these factors for each project the firm embarks on, including this show unit for The Whitley Residences. The freehold, strata development in Singapore’s prime District 11 comprises 58 semi-detached houses and three terrace houses. Developed by Hoi Hup Realty, the architecture by JGP Architects is minimalist and modern, complete with abundant landscaping, swimming pools and water features. The two-storey homes contain an attic and basement; residents…

Crafting a show apartment that stands out from a sea of luxurious homes requires a creative eye and a meticulous attention to detail. For this three-bedroom unit in The Orchard Residences, Topic Design Studio was tasked to deliver an apartment that was timeless, elegant and luxurious, within the short period of three months. “One of the main concerns of the client was how we could create a design that was different from the rest of the showflats,” says Tan Sze Ling, principal designer of Topic Design Studio, who worked on the project together with interior designer Darrion Loo. “Timeless elegance and comfort were what the client had emphasised. We decided to introduce unique bespoke pieces and Italian designer furniture to match the apartment’s prestigious location, building on the theme of…

“Is there any hotel anywhere so inseparably linked with the city around it as Raffles? I’ve been orbiting the globe for 45 years now, and I have yet to find one,” writes the itinerant travel journalist Pico Iyer, one of many literary luminaries who have frequented Raffles Singapore. That strong sense of place still holds true, after the hotel’s recent refurbishment. Reopening this August, Raffles Singapore has gone through a thoughtful interior transformation spearheaded by New York-based practice Champalimaud Design, and realised in collaboration with Aedas Singapore. “We want people to come and use the hotel lobby and the main building more and more,” says Alexandra Champalimaud, founder of Champalimaud Design. “It’s about bringing the beautiful hotel from the 19th century up to the 21st century and moving forward.” While…

STAY: HOTEL CONSERVATORIUM The hotel’s homage to Rembrandt van Rijn comes in the form of The Art Suite by Rembrandt, a room crafted in his memory by interior designer Irma Boom, featuring works by Dutch artist Sarah van Sonsbeeck that peep out from nooks and corners. Take a step back, and you’ll realise that these artistic elements are in fact details inspired by the Dutch painter’s celebrated piece, The Night Watch. Sonsbeeck’s interpretation of these come together with other nuances that invite further inspection. Boom’s carefully articulated colour scheme borrows its earthy palette from the painting and complements the setting without interfering with the minimalist interior by Piero Lissoni, the Italian architect responsible for the 2008 redesign of Sweelinck Conservatorium into the present-day Hotel Conservatorium. The hotel has also partnered…

The open-plan kitchen remains popular for good reason. It not only enables home chefs to interact with family or friends while preparing meals; as a visual and physical extension of main living spaces, it offers more holistic design opportunities. Products catering to this trend continue to be developed by leading companies such as German bathroom and kitchen solutions manufacturer Hansgrohe. Take, for instance, its SilicaTec granite kitchen sink range from its hansgrohe brand; a modern alternative to traditional stainless steel. Designed by Phoenix Design Studio, the sink boasts a pleasing touch and natural look that matches countless counter finishes. MADE TO LAST Apart from their elegant form, hansgrohe’s SilicaTec granite sinks are highly practical. The composite material comprises quartz and acrylic resins, and only the rounded quartz sand particles—the hardest…

At the time when Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec started working with Vitra nearly two decades ago, the brothers were still fresh faces in the design scene. “The relationship with Vitra has changed our lives,” recalls Ronan. “We were so young, all the other designers were old masters; we added a lot of freshness.” The prolific French duo have come a long way from the days when Erwan (the younger of the two brothers) started as “family help” during the early years of their eponymous studio. To regain that youthful dynamism, the siblings seek to continually reinvent themselves through their work, while blurring the boundaries between art and design. This year for Vitra, they presented a series of works-in-progress. Based on Ronan’s drawings, the studio created an array of prototype ceramic…

I.M. Pei wasn’t just an architect—he was architecture embodied. When the Chinese-American icon died on 16 May 2019 at the extraordinary age of 102, he left behind one of the world’s most important and impressive collections of buildings. His career spanned the better part of a century, riding the wave of Modernism without plunging into the depths of iconoclasm or egotism, absorbing influences as disparate as Chinese gardens, Anasazi cliff dwellings and Middle Eastern mosques to create structures that are as understated as they are impactful. “The best of his creations look at once audacious and inevitable,” wrote architecture critic Justin Davidson in 2017. Whether they are found in Paris, Doha or Singapore, Pei’s buildings are always remarkable, but never alien. The same could be said for the man himself.…

It’s hard to pick out a specific element that distinguishes a Takenouchi Webb project. But that also exemplifies the firm’s award-winning approach to design, which has resulted in timeless, elegant interior spaces that are unique to each site. Helmed by British architect Marc Webb and Japanese interior designer Naoko Takenouchi, the dynamic duo are the creative minds behind some of the most memorable dining venues in Singapore; the practice also scooped up the Design Project of the Year accolade for the Straits Clan project at the Tatler Design Awards 2019. From a restaurant-bar in a 1940s chapel (The White Rabbit) to a members’ club (Straits Clan) situated in a conservation shophouse, the firm is a practiced hand at melding each project’s historic significance with contemporary accents. The studio’s most recent…

Bring the calming beauty of nature into your home with versatile pieces that celebrate Singapore’s tropical climate. These luxurious collections from P5 will transform your abode into a well-appointed home that is at once stylish and serene, while radiating an aura of sleek sophistication. From distinguished European brands such as CoeLux and Kettal, these tastefully crafted pieces draw inspiration from the beauty of nature. From basking under the bright blue skies to luxuriating in the rich overtones of wood, invite the outdoors into your home and welcome in the warmth of the natural world. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT Simulate the appearance of daylight within your interior spaces with the unique lighting systems from CoeLux. This Italian company’s innovative products marry optical physics, design and architecture to deliver a realistic…

London-based interior designer Nebihe Cihan is no stranger to the Big Apple—she studied at the Parsons School of Design and worked in retail design for fashion brands Catherine Malandrino and Michael Kors in New York. In fact, she lived for many years on 57th Street, in the same area where she recently completed the interior design of this stunning 3,576sqft penthouse. The three-bedroom apartment is the home of a modern art connoisseur who wanted an intimate, museum-like haven in the heart of Manhattan. Enclosed in a newly built high-rise property designed by Rafael Viñoly, the penthouse was fitted with large windows that frame unparallelled views of the city. Its high ceilings provide large expanses of wall space that are ideal for showcasing its owner’s collection of modern art. “My inspiration…

Having recently moved into this apartment with two young children, the homeowners’ top priorities were very pragmatic—to make their new home a cosy and conducive environment for the little ones. Happily for the couple, finding the right interior designers for their home turned out to be as simple. The couple had received a glowing recommendation for Design Rebirth from their friends, who had enjoyed working with the local studio. “The owners were referred to me by another client; we did their home and we became friends,” quips Yap Khoon Wah, design director of Design Rebirth. “This owner said to us, ‘just do up my place, I have full trust in you’.” Thus the brief given to Yap was straightforward. “It’s got to be child-friendly and there shouldn’t be fragile things…

The owners of this six-room semi-detached residence reached out to KNQ Associates to transform their home—and the interior design firm knew exactly what their clients wanted. “It was our second time working with the homeowners, so we already had a good understanding of the family’s requirements,” says Stanley Tham, design principal of KNQ Associates. “This helped us to address their needs very specifically. Our friendship with the family and their trust in us resulted in a smooth renovation process.” GRAND DESIGN The main requirement was for every member of the family of eight to be able to relax in their own private spaces. The owners also wanted plenty of common areas for everyone to bond in their 6,100sqft home; the couple live with four children and the grandparents. “TACTILE JUXTAPOSITION…

OCBC CENTRE, SINGAPORE (1976) Built at the cost of S$100 million, this landmark skyscraper was once Singapore’s tallest building. Pei created a magnet for the city’s burgeoning financial district, with a rare plaza marked by public art. The twin-core structure was innovative, too, allowing for an unobstructed banking hall and a flexible office space. LOUVRE PYRAMID, PARIS, FRANCE (1989) Drawing from the lessons of the East Building, this pyramid was designed to bring light into the Louvre’s new underground expansion. Its clean geometry was particularly controversial when it was first unveiled, but it has since become as much a symbol of Paris as the Eiffel Tower. NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, EAST BUILDING, WASHINGTON DC, USA (1978) Faced with a trapezoidal site and the need to harmonise with the museum’s neoclassical…

Kat Tan, director of D Editors, wears many hats. Not only is she the Design Director of her firm, she also holds the role of Vice-President of The Society of Interior Designers, Singapore (SIDS). Through it all, she flies the flag for interior design projects in Singapore and with the Republic’s dealings abroad. “Our designers need to travel out of Singapore to exchange ideas and viewpoints with our overseas peers,” she says. “This will help to broaden their perspectives and they can bring back fresh ideas and inspiration to Singapore and recreate them in new and exciting designs.” SIDS has also recently launched the SIDE programme to “expose, experience, export” local talents and foster relationships between local and overseas designers. Tan places much emphasis on innovative designs and meticulous work…

For homeowner Tan Ying Chien, this semi-detached house in Tanjong Katong holds a special place in his heart. “My parents bought this property when I was 15, so this was where I grew up, got married and had my three kids,” he reminisces. When his father passed away and he took over the managing of the household, he felt that it was timely to either renovate or to rebuild the house to meet the needs of his family. Ying Chien, who is the chief plastic surgeon at SW1 Clinic, was initially more inclined towards an Addition and Alteration (A&A) project due to sentimental reasons. However, among the various schemes that architecture firm RT+Q presented to him, it was the new-build proposal that left the deepest impression, so he decided to…

With a newborn baby joining their family, a couple wanted to make more room for their expanding clan by moving into a centrally located apartment in District 11. Their quest for the perfect collaborator to design their abode was easier than expected; they came across the work of Prestige Global Designs in Singapore Tatler Homes and felt an instant connection with the look they wanted to achieve. The brief to the design firm was straightforward: create a home with ample storage, a spacious entertaining area, and a bright and well-planned kitchen customised for the wife, who loves to bake. The owners have also amassed an array of Asian artworks and a colourful troupe of Bearbrick figurines, which were to be incorporated into the design of the 2,820sqft apartment. THE GOAL…

How does a designer stay true to the essence of the Ritz-Carlton brand, while injecting an interior with a contemporary edge? In the redesign of this apartment at Ritz-Carlton Residences, Edmund Ng Architects’ creative interpretation offers plenty to please the eye. “The apartment has to express the grandeur synonymous with the Ritz-Carlton brand, but the owners also wanted a wow factor,” says Edmund Ng, founder of the eponymous firm, which is also known as Metropolitan Office Experimental. In response, the award-winning practice has refurbished the apartment with a blend of classical and contemporary elements to create a relaxed yet sophisticated home. SETTING THE SCENE At an impressive 6,000sqft, the apartment’s unusually large floor area was the outcome of combining two apartments—a context which presented Ng a set of unique challenges…

A husband’s desire to realise the most memorable abode for his wife’s birthday led him back in time to her childhood home, a semidetached dwelling in the Braddell district. The owner wanted a bespoke home to match the couple’s entertaining habits, such that they would be able to host frequent house parties. Having enlisted the services of local studio Minimo, this ambitious project thus began, with the goal of overhauling an ageing residence into a stylish contemporary dwelling. “The original layout was very restricted and more like a cookie-cutter space,” shares Elden Lim, creative director of Minimo. “They wanted to have a very open space for parties and gatherings.” GO WITH THE FLOW On the first level, the home is organised as a collection of living spaces, consisting of a…

Singapore’s urban landscape is far removed from the image of sprawling vineyards under azure skies ubiquitous to the European countryside. Yet, this is precisely what inspired the sales gallery design of a new condominium development, which is a joint venture by Roxy-Pacific Holdings and Tong Eng Group. To let owners envision returning to a calming haven at View at Kismis after a busy day, the developers asked Sujono Lim, Molina Hun and Yanika Gunawan of Sujonohun to expand on the concept of “residence in a valley” for their showflats, while bringing out the essence of a modern Tuscan theme; a concept that originated from the architectural design of this project. PROVINCIAL PICKS The striking design scheme celebrates the rustic charm of its vineyard inspiration, while keeping the overall feel contemporary…

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