Tatler Homes Singapore June 2022

In an ideal scenario, we build our homes not as mere shelters, but places we want to live in. As German philosopher Martin Heidegger points out in his seminal essay, Building, Dwelling, Thinking: “Dwelling is the goal of building”. In doing so, we create spaces that bring us peace and put us at ease, and we benefit from the emotional attachment we have to our abodes. In this issue, we highlight the importance of home and how we personalise our interiors to make our abodes true sanctuaries in every sense of the word. We profile architectural design trends that not only invite nature into the home but also ensure that these spaces are safe and comfortable for everyone in the family (page 60). With a similar train of thought, a…

KISSA CASTAÑEDA Kissa is an 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 at and moderate panel discussions on media, creativity, and the future of the travel and lifestyle industry. For this issue, she profiles a Sanlorenzo superyacht that’s been designed as a “floating apartment” by Studio Liaigre (page 54), and highlights why properties in capital cities continue to be an attractive proposition for investors and homeowners alike (page 72). BENNY LOH As a photographer, Benny Loh likes to explore new perspectives in both work and play. Even after a decade of specialising in portraiture and interior photography, he continues to be fascinated by how good design can elevate…

CRAFT AND SOUL Create a cosy reading nook with the Flexform Tessa S.H. armchair by Antonio Citterio. Featuring hand-crafted joints and finishes inspired by Italian cabinetmaking traditions, choose from ash wood, Canaletto walnut or mahogany for the solid wood frame. The cowhide seat and back offer plush comfort, and are finished with top stitching that completes the chair’s sophisticated look. It can be paired with a footstool in the matching finishes. Available at Flexform Singapore; flexform.it TEXTURE PLAY The humble aluminium foil may be a common household item, but this collection elevates the everyday material into a work of art. Designed by Bruno Rainaldi, the Opinion Ciatti Tab.u range comprises stools and tables in various sizes that feature a unique texture which is achieved by covering a sturdy wooden frame…

COSENTINO This new Singapore flagship presents inspiring zones that utilise its stylish surfaces within a 4,000 sq ft space. It features a fully equipped kitchen, digital tools and a material library with not just Cosentino products, but also a mix of wallcoverings and other furnishing elements from partner brands. Cosentino City Singapore is located at 5 Straits View, #01-16/17 Marina One The Heart (West Tower), Tel: 6713 9543; cosentino.com GALERIE 5 Housed in a shophouse unit, this new showroom by local lighting purveyor Sol Luminaire is a light-filled, 3,800 sq ft venue. Curved off-white walls form a minimalist backdrop for downlights and sculptural lighting, as well as for a selection of custom furnishings and decor pieces carried exclusively by the brand. Galerie 5 is located at 50 Craig Road, Tel:…

“The only way is up”— that’s the forward-thinking motto of Los Angeles-based firm OWIU Design; its name is an acronym of that creative maxim. “We believe it is our duty to make sure that a space is not just built to last, but also built to evolve with its inhabitant,” says Amanda Gunawan, who co-founded the firm with her partner Joel Wong. The duo met in Singapore—Indonesia-born Gunawan was raised in the city-state from a young age, while Wong is Singaporean—and they both studied at the Southern California Institute of Architecture in the US. They established OWIU Design in 2018, after a year of working at Morphosis Architects. “We chose Los Angeles as our base as we felt like there is a very strong and supportive creative community. There are…

Good design can inspire and delight—a well-crafted space doesn’t just respond to the functional needs of the brief, but offers an immersive and uplifting experience that can improve our well-being. Organised annually by Tatler Homes Singapore, the Tatler Homes Design Awards (THDA) celebrates the innovative spirit and inspiring projects completed by local firms. Now into its sixth iteration, this edition was sponsored by Arova, Gaggenau, Gallery 1819, Hafary, KEF, Liaigre, Sol Luminaire, Synergraphic Design and Toto. The winners of the THDA 2022 were unveiled during a live broadcast from the Liaigre Singapore showroom in Purvis Street; the award recipients attended the event in person to offer their acceptance speeches. A total of 11 accolades were presented during the evening and awarded to the projects and firms that conveyed a beautiful…