Tatler Homes Singapore February 2022

British novelist and essayist George Orwell was an avid gardener; the author of dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four had a particular fondness for roses, and had said that “outside my work the thing I care most about is gardening”. His horticultural pursuits were delightfully explored by American essayist Rebecca Solnit in her recent book, Orwell’s Roses. Indeed, anyone who has become a plant parent would certainly attest to the mood-lifting qualities of gardening, especially those who discovered their green thumb during the pandemic. Whether you’re into gardening, music, baking or craft projects, hobbies certainly nourish the soul. Start the year right by personalising your home to fuel these personal passions; in this issue, we celebrate the joy of enjoying our pastimes at home as we strive to live more mindfully in…

KISSA CASTAÑEDA As the contributing editor of Tatler Homes Singapore, Kissa is an experienced editor and lifestyle journalist currently dividing her time between Ireland and Singapore. She has worked on key content projects with luxury brands, and is also regularly invited to speak and moderate panel discussions on media, creativity, and the future of the travel and lifestyle industry. For this issue, she interviewed hospitality designers Yabu Pushelberg (page 66), and discusses Ale Mora’s vibrant makeover of a black and white house in Singapore (page 106) and a soothing, wellness-driven abode designed by Ina Rinderknecht in Zurich (page 128). MELISSA TWIGG Melissa is a freelance journalist who returned to London after years of geographical commitment phobia, moving between Paris, Cape Town and Hong Kong. She has written guide books on…

ON A ROLL Conceptualised by Studiopepe, the Tacchini Five to Nine daybed is a perfect accent piece, whether in the living area or bedroom. This statement maker comprises a solid ash timber base and a series of cylindrical cushions that can be upholstered in either leather or fabric; choose from a dark grey or walnut-stained finish for the structure. Optional accessories include backrests in two sizes as well as a round coffee table with either a metal or concrete top. Available at Stylecraft, 3 Lim Teck Kim Road, #01-01 Genting Centre, Tel: 6511 9328; stylecraft.com.au LUSH LIFE The newly refurbished Goodrich Gallery will help bring your Pinterest dreams to life. The 3,767sqft showroom is designed as an experiential space with inspiring vignettes featuring upholstery and furnishings collections from over 60…

Coffee lovers all over the world prize that extra pep a good brew gives, and consider it an essential way to start their day. To make this drink even better, two coffee entrepreneurs have teamed up to create the Morning Machine, a device that melds the convenience of coffee capsules with precision controls and customisable features; the machine’s winning formula earned it the Red Dot Design Award in 2021. This product is the brainchild of Andre Chanco of Yardstick Coffee in the Philippines and Leon Foo, founder of local company PPP Coffee, and designed in collaboration with Stuck. It comes with 10 default recipes, but also works in tandem with an app so users can access other recipes developed by partner roasters. The device can also be used with tea…

Good design has the ability to enhance our well-being and the environment we live in—it goes beyond aesthetics to create engaging, multi-sensorial spaces and experiences. This is what the Tatler Homes Design Awards has championed, ever since its inaugural signature event in 2017. Now into its sixth edition, the annual awards ceremony will celebrate the achievements of local architects and designers, as well as the stunning home designs and spectacular venues recently completed in Singapore. Ranging from restful homes that promote mindful living to stylish sanctuaries that encapsulate what the “new luxury” entails, these stunning projects embody how well-conceived designs can make the world a better and happier place.…

BELINDA HUANG AND KHOO PENG BENG Directors of Arc Studio Architecture + Urbanism This dynamic husband-and-wife team are the creative minds behind the landmark Pinnacle @ Duxton public housing complex, luxury condominium The Tembusu as well as stylish hospitality establishments such as The Barracks Hotel and Oasia Sentosa. The couple were jointly named Designer of the Year at the 2020 edition of the President*s Design Award for their socially impactful and community-centric projects that pay respect to nature. MARK WEE Executive director of DesignSingapore Council As a believer in shaping places that deepen identity and community, Wee is an advocate and practitioner of design innovation methodologies inspired by empathy and experiential prototyping. The designer, architect, artist and educator helmed Ong&Ong’s Experience Design Studio from 2011 to 2016, rethinking user experiences…