Home Decor September 2023-world

KEY ARTWORKS 1. COPYTIAM CHAIR One of the important early projects for Hans Tan was his response to the brief posed by the Singapore Funiture Industries Council for SingaPlural 2012 to reinterpret a furniture item in any way that the designer saw fit. “For my reinterpretation, I did a drawing of the kopitiam chair instead of doing something to it physically. To me it was important because I found out that the chair was not original to Singapore; it was the copy of the Thonet chair No.14 designed in 19th century Europe,” discloses Tan. By creating a detailed drawing, Tan sought to democratise the idea of the chair, so the drawing could be given to any carpenter for accurate reproduction. ‘This project made it obvious to me that there is a big difference between originality and authenticity. I came to grips that the chair was still very authentically Singaporean, something that made us who we are and gave an atmosphere to our coffee shops and hawker centres.” later this year. “I see myself as a craftsman trying to łäŅùäÚő ġű őäÚĂĢĆńŖäʼn͡Ό says Hans. “In many of my series, you can see my skill getting extremely precise and detailing very intricate, which I may have not been able to do before. Usually my subsequent additions to my series get more and more complicated as I become ġĩŅä ÚĩĢƈàäĢő ĆĢ őĂä ÚŅÁùő͠Ό Hans Tan x National Gallery Singapore In 2016, Hans Tan was commissioned by the National Gallery Singapore to reinterpret the motifs from the paintings in the NGS collection using the resist blasting technique, for which the designer has become so known. “This commission had put me in a very interesting space as I had to work with a potter who ĂÁʼn őĩ ƈĢà Á ūÁű őĩ ƈŅä terracotta pieces so that when the surface of a stone glaze would be blasted away it would still look like őäŅŅÁÚĩőőÁ ΁ ʼnőĆěě ŅäààĆʼnĂ͡Ό recalls Hans. ĂĆʼn ūÁʼn őĂä ƈŅʼnő łŅĩĔäÚő where he had to work with a potter to create wares from scratch, rather than working with readymade or found objects. The resulting terracotta series, Terraformcotta, translated the abstract forms of the birds from Chen Wen Hsi’s artwork Herons into repeatable patterns applied to a vase using the resist blasting technique. 2. SPOTTED NYONYA SERIES The Spotted Nyonya collection launched by Hans Tan Studio in 2011 reinterpreted the traditional domestic wares attributed to the Peranakan Chinese of Southeast Asia by taking on a contemporary approach by applying dotted patterns to the surfaces of the wares using the resist blasting technique. The first collection, a winner of the President*s Design Award Design of the Year 2012, comprised five items: a candleholder, a container without lid, big and small containers with lids and a platter and subtly examined the story of arts and a notion of identity as it related to Singaporeans and people who live in Singapore. 3. R FOR REPAIR Originally debuting at the National Design Centre in January 2021, Hans Tan Studio-initiated R for Repair exhibition explored how creative repair could preserve meaning and breathe new life into people’s possessions. As part of the design process, Hans and his team arranged conversations between commissioned designers and owners of the donated objects to create meaningful reinterpretations of stories behind the items. “I wanted to work with a notion that when you repair something creatively and with ingenuity of materials, you can come up with something that is much better than its original state,” he explains. After the success of the first exhibition, DesignSingapore Council and Hans Tan collaborated again on the second edition at the V&A Museum in London. Launching a dynamic design exchange between the United Kingdom and Singapore, the exhibition featured a set of 10 new commissions as well as three objects from the inaugural edition of the exhibition. 1 3 2 text OLHA ROMANIUK photos ZUKETA FILM PRODUCTION photo STUDIOWONGS 49

PEOPLE STRENGTH IN SOFTNESS Marcus Wong, Business Development Director of local custom furniture and upholstery specialist Danovel, on the evolution of soft furnishing in Singapore and reasons to opt for custom-made furniture. DÁĢĩŪäě ūÁʼn ƈŅʼnő established in the 1960s by Marcus’ grandfather, Koh Kee Khim, who founded Hock Hin Furniture Company and started producing sofas for local homeowners. Back then, the store was located at Jalan Nanas (Sims Ave, presently located opposite Eunos MRT), in a rented zinc-roofed kampong house. According to Marcus, over the years the company has gone above and beyond to meet the changing needs of its customers, as a uniquely custom-made furniture manufacturer. “We are proud to say that we have been awarded the Made With Passion Singapore mark by the Singapore Tourism Board, recognising our commitment to delivering high-quality products and services. We go all out to source quality and custom materials for our ÚŖʼnőĩġäŅʼn ūĂĩ ĂÁŪä ʼnłäÚĆƈÚ requests,” he points out, “For instance, some of them have requested for Swarovski crystals, or completely organic materials, such as raw cotton or linen fabrics, and we take őĂä őĆġä ÁĢà äƅĩŅő őĩ ġääő őĂäĆŅ ʼnłäÚĆƈÚ Ģääàʼn͠Ό DO YOU SEE AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF HOMEOWNERS ASKING FOR CUSTOM UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE IN SINGAPORE? Yes, we do. While there is a lot of ready-made furniture in the market, we see that customers are looking for more personalised, bespoke furniture nowadays. They come to us with their unique expectations and design requirements, which cannot Ùä ùŖěƈěěäà Ùű ŅäÁàűͿġÁàä ÁĢà mass market furniture. HOW HAS THE INDUSTRY EVOLVED OVER THE LAST TWO DECADES? Initially, we saw mostly expatriates who showed appreciation for such custommade furniture and sofa upholstery. But as Western ĆĢƉŖäĢÚä ĂÁʼn ÙäÚĩġä ġĩŅä prevalent in Singaporean society, and Singaporeans become more well-travelled ÁĢà ÁƇŖäĢő͡ ġĩŅä ÁŅä ěĩĩėĆĢú to bring that European touch of bespoke quality into their homes as well – including custom upholstered furniture. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR HOME FABRICS RIGHT NOW, AND WHY ARE THEY TRENDING? Aquaclean fabric is one of the most popular fabrics right now. It is pet-friendly, which means it can withstand scratches, and is more durable in terms of the performance of the fabric. Those with young children or pets and want to avoid stains, it can be easily washed away with just clear water. So, it’s very easy to maintain. The fabric has antibacterial properties as well, which was timely during Covid-19. We get two or three requests for such fabrics every week. AT WHICH STAGE OF THEIR HOME-BUILDING JOURNEY SHOULD HOMEOWNERS CONSIDER DANOVEL’S SERVICES? I would suggest that they start as early as possible (i.e. at the ideation and planning stage) 1 1 50

as the process could take up to a month. Most of the time Ćʼn ʼnłäĢő ʼnäěäÚőĆĢú ÁĢà ƈĢä tuning the furniture to cater to the customer’s personal preferences. The design process usually takes about a week, and then three to four weeks for manufacturing. They can start by browsing various living concepts online or in their favourite magazine to look for their preferred designs, before coming down to our showroom. At our showroom, it would typically take at least two hours for the customer to discuss with our interior designers and select a fabric of their choice. We would recommend suitable fabrics based on the customer’s budget, and the look and feel they have in mind. Once the design has been chosen, we will úäő őĂä ʼnłäÚĆƈÚ ġäÁʼnŖŅäġäĢőʼn from the customer, and prepare a CAD shop drawing mockup of the design for the customer’s approval. Since some of the ùÁÙŅĆÚʼn ĂÁŪä őĩ Ùä ƉĩūĢ ĆĢ from overseas, that would take additional time as well. WHAT IS THE VALUE-ADD THAT DANOVEL OFFERS COMPARED TO OTHER FURNITURE BRANDS? Danovel is a heritage brand that specialises in upholstered handcrafted sofas and various furniture and furnishings. Our products are all crafted locally, and made with high quality materials to ensure that our customers are getting the best value for their money. Additionally, Danovel is a nontraditional furniture company that adopts a progressive outlook. What sets us apart from other brands is our commitment to invest in cutting-edge technology, such as machinery and robotics, allowing us to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. We can say that we are the most technologically advanced upholstery company in Singapore, and the technology we have allows us to produce more fanciful, high-quality furniture for our customers. Visit www.danovel.com to find out more about how to customise your own furniture. 1. Sofa upholstered in Aquaclean fabric. 2.& 3. Artisans at work in the factory. 4. Aquaclean fabric swatches. 5.Designers at Danovel are able to provide homeowners with a CAD rendering of how their customised sofa will look like prior to production. “OUR PRODUCTS ARE ALL CRAFTED LOCALLY, AND MADE WITH HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS TO ENSURE THAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE GETTING THE BEST VALUE FOR THEIR MONEY.” - MARCUS WONG, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 2 4 3 5 51

PROPE RTY NAVIGATING THE HIDDEN COSTS OF PROPERTY OWNERSHIP In the process of aquiring a home, the spotlight often shines on the immediate costs required to secure the property. Yet, lurking beneath the surface lies a multitude of concealed expenses that may have escaped your attention during the planning phase. F rom inconspicuous application fees to renovation expenses, explore the aspects you might have unwittingly disregarded in your property procurement journey whether it is for łŅĩÚŖŅĆĢú Á D#ffi ƉÁő ĩŅ łŅĆŪÁőä łŅĩłäŅőű ĆĢ ĩŅàäŅ to safeguard your budget from unforeseen strain. U PF R O NT CO STS “Upfront costs” refer to the initial expenses or payments that are required at the beginning of a process or transaction. In the context of property purchase, upfront costs would include the immediate expenses that need to be paid when buying a property, such as the down payment, stamp duties, legal fees, and other initial charges. These costs are typically paid at the outset of the transaction. 52

E STI M ATE D C O ST D E PE N D E NT O N P R I C E O F P R O PE R T Y A N D M O R E OTP FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY Agreement prepared by the seller’s legal representative Agreement signed by both the buyer and the seller subsequent to reaching a mutual agreement on the price. Fee typically equivalent to 1% of the purchase price (nedotiable), paid by the buyer. Option Period typically 14 days (negotiable, max 2 month). OTP FOR HDB RESALE FLAT Make use of HDB’s OTP form Agreement granted by seller min 7 days after registering intent to Sell on HDB Resale Portal, signed by buyer. Fee not exceeding $1,000, paid by buyer. Option Period of 21 calendar days. • Appli c at ion Fee (H DB only) The primary payment upon purchasing an HDB ƉÁő Ćʼn őĂä ÁłłěĆÚÁőĆĩĢ ùää͡ ūĂĆÚĂ ŪÁŅĆäʼn ÙÁʼnäà ĩĢ őĂä őűłä ĩù ƉÁő͢ "HV f,;ʐaHʐHVV ʈ aHʉ ";aZʣ a) " ZaBZ a ˏɇɆʨ HĢ őĂä ÚÁʼnä ĩù ŅäʼnÁěä ƉÁőʼn͡ őĂä ùää ÁġĩŖĢőʼn őĩ α̢̞ ùĩŅ ̟Ϳ ÁĢà ̠ͿŅĩĩġ ƉÁőʼn͡ ÁĢà α̦̞ ùĩŅ ̡ͿŅĩĩġ ƉÁőʼn and larger units. You generally do not need to pay an application fee when purchasing a condominium ĆĢ ‡ĆĢúÁłĩŅä ěĆėä D#ffi ƉÁőʼn Áʼn ÚĩĢàĩʼn ÁŅä typically private properties and are not subject to the same application fee structure. E STI M ATE D C O ST $1 0 ~$8 0 • OTP OTP (Option To Purchase) refers to a legal document that gives you the exclusive right to łŖŅÚĂÁʼnä Á łŅĩłäŅőű ùŅĩġ őĂä ʼnäěěäŅ Áő Á ʼnłäÚĆƈÚ price within a predetermined period of time, ŖʼnŖÁěěű ̢̟ àÁűʼn͠ ¯ĩŖ łÁű Á ÚĩĢʼnĆàäŅÁőĆĩĢ ùää͡ which is a small percentage of the property’s purchase price, to the seller in exchange for this option. In the event you decide not to proceed with the purchase, the seller retains the authority to forfeit the option fees. E STI M ATE D C O ST (H D B ) : $1 , 0 0 0 (C O N D O) : 1% O F P U R C H A SE P R I C E • B SD, AB SD Payment of Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) is mandatory for documents related to the transfer, sale, and purchase of properties situated in Singapore. BSD is calculated based on either the purchase price indicated in the document to be stamped or the property’s market value (whichever amount is higher). Purchase price or market value of the property Profile of Buyer Fi r st $180,000 Singapore Ci t izens (SC) buying f i r st res ident ial proper ty1 SC buying second res ident ial proper ty1 SC buying thi rd and subsequent res ident ial proper ty1 SPR buying second res ident ial proper ty1 SPR buying thi rd and subsequent res ident ial proper ty1 Foreigner s (FR) buying any res ident ial proper ty1 Singapore Permanent Res ident s (SPR) buying f i r st res ident ial proper ty1 Next $180,000 Next $640,000 Next $500,000 Next $1 ,500,000 Remaining amount BSD rates for residential properties ABSD Rates on or after 27 Apr 2023 1% Not applicable 20% 30% 30% 35% 60% 5% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% *For property purchases on or after 15 Feb 2023, rounded down to the nearest dollar, subject to a minimum duty of $1. *ABSD is to be rounded down to the nearest dollar, subject to a minimum duty of $1. Buyers who are subject to ABSD are obligated to make payment in addition to the existing Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD). While the Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) rates ÁŅä úäĢäŅÁěěű őĂä ʼnÁġä ùĩŅ ÙĩőĂ D#ffi ƉÁőʼn and private properties such as condos, there ġĆúĂő Ùä ʼnĩġä àĆƅäŅäĢÚäʼn ĆĢ őĂä ÚÁěÚŖěÁőĆĩĢ ĩù Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) for HDB ƉÁőʼn ÁĢà ÚĩĢàĩʼn͡ Áʼn ffi‡# ŅÁőäʼn ÚÁĢ ŪÁŅű ÙÁʼnäà ĩĢ factors like residency status and the number of properties owned. INFORMATION BY IRAS INFORMATION FROM IRAS 53

WHEN DEALING WITH A CONDOMINIUM, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENLIST YOUR PERSONAL CONVEYANCING LAWYER. THE CONVEYANCING EXPENSES FOR CONDOS TEND TO BE SLIGHTLY ELEVATED, RANGING FROM AN AVERAGE OF $2,300 TO $3,200. For those looking to purchase condominiums, the payment for the survey fee is similarly determined by the type of unit and is intended to cover the expenses of hiring professional surveyors. This payment is made to the lawyer either through CPF or in cash, in addition to the legal fees. The cost typically falls within őĂä ŅÁĢúä ĩù α̠̣̞ őĩ α̢̣̞ ÁĢà ūĆěě Ùä ÚěäÁŅěű indicated in your agreement. ESTIMATED COST (HDB) : $162~$405 (CONDO) : $250~$450 AGENT COMMISSIONS Homebuyers should also keep in mind the agent commission expenses. The prevailing norm in the market is for property agents to receive Á ÚĩġġĆʼnʼnĆĩĢ ŅÁĢúĆĢú ùŅĩġ ̟ό őĩ ̡ό ĩù őĂä transacted price. This payment must be made in cash, and it’s important to note that CPF OA funds cannot be used for this purpose. ESTIMATED COST 1%-3% OF PRICE OF PROPERTY RENOVATION COSTS Last but not least in our upfront costs, is a cost that resides in the subconscious of many, yet its magnitude might not always be thoroughly taken ĆĢőĩ ÁÚÚĩŖĢő͢ őĂä äŰłäĢʼnäʼn ùĩŅ ŅäĢĩŪÁőĆĩĢ͠ The expenses associated with home ŅäĢĩŪÁőĆĩĢʼn őűłĆÚÁěěű ŅÁĢúä ùŅĩġ α̠̞̞̞̞͡ őĩ α̥̞̞̞̞͡͡ ÚĩĢőĆĢúäĢő ŖłĩĢ ŪÁŅĆĩŖʼn ùÁÚőĩŅʼn such as the size and type of the dwelling, the materials employed, the existing condition of LEGAL FE ES AN D CO NVE YANC I NG CO STS Conveyancing involves the legal procedure of transferring the title deed into your name from the seller’s. This necessitates the engagement of a conveyancing lawyer; for HDB purchases, you may engage HDB’s solicitor to act for you. Should you engage HDB’s services for the ÁÚńŖĆʼnĆőĆĩĢ ÁĢàͭĩŅ ġĩŅőúÁúä ĩù űĩŖŅ ƉÁő͡ űĩŖ will be responsible for covering legal charges, encompassing the HDB Conveyance fee and Registration fees. The HDB Conveyancing fee is calculated as ùĩěěĩūʼn͢ • ;ĆŅʼnő α̡̞̞̞̞͢͡ α̧̞̞͠ łäŅ α̟̞̞̞͡ • aäŰő α̡̞̞̞̞͢͡ α̞̥̠͠ łäŅ α̟̞̞̞͡ • ƒäġÁĆĢĆĢú ġĩŖĢő͢ α̞̤̞͠ łäŅ α̟̞̞̞͡ *The fee is rounded up to the next dollar, before applying GST. The minimum legal fee chargeable is $21.60 (inclusive of GST). This expense would generally amount to a few hundred dollars. Opting for a private law ƈŅġΎʼn ʼnäŅŪĆÚäʼn ūĩŖěà ŅäʼnŖěő ĆĢ ÁĢ ÁŪäŅÁúä ùää ĩù ÁŅĩŖĢà α̠̣̞̞͡͠ When dealing with a condominium, you will be required to enlist your personal conveyancing lawyer. The conveyancing expenses for condos tend to be slightly elevated, ranging from an average of α̡̠̞̞͡ őĩ α̡̠̞̞͡͠ E STI M ATE D C O ST $2 , 0 0 0 O NWA R D S HDB Flat Type 1 - room 2- room 3- room 4- room 5- room Execut ive Survey Fee (Inclusive of GST) $162 $162 $229.50 $297 $351 $405 S U RVE Y FE E A survey fee is payable to the surveyor inspecting the condition and value of your property. The survey fee cost varies based on the type of property you’ve acquired, with the anticipated äŰłäĢʼnäʼn ĩŖőěĆĢäà Ùäěĩū ùĩŅ ÙĩőĂ D#ffi ƉÁőʼn ÁĢà ÚĩĢàĩġĆĢĆŖġʼn͢ 54

text WENDY KER photos 123RF the home, and other considerations. Naturally, more lavish home remodeling endeavors can äƅĩŅőěäʼnʼněű äŰÚääà őĂä őĂŅäʼnĂĩěà ĩù α̟̞̞̞̞̞͡͠ Among the most favored home improvement projects in Singapore is the process of dismantling walls to establish an open-plan living area, crafting fresh entrances and windows, and other similar enhancements aimed at markedly enhancing the home’s aesthetics and ambiance. This type of project ÚÁĢ ĆĢÚŖŅ äŰłäĢʼnäʼn ŅÁĢúĆĢú ùŅĩġ α̣̞̞ őĩ α̟̞̞̞͡ depending on several factors such as the size of the wall. ESTIMATED COST $20,000 ONWARDS RECURRING COSTS Next, let’s take a look at some of the recurring costs you may expect. Recurring costs are ongoing expenses that need to be paid at regular intervals, typically associated with the maintenance, operation, and use of various services. • Home Loan Interest Although home loan interest rates might appear inconsequential in certain instances due to their seemingly modest percentages, it’s vital to bear in mind that they can substantially contribute to the overall cost of your home over an extended period. To lower the interest amount you incur, you have the option of either striving to expedite the repayment of your loan or considering loan ŅäƈĢÁĢÚĆĢú àŖŅĆĢú łäŅĆĩàʼn ĩù ěĩūäŅ ĆĢőäŅäʼnő ŅÁőäʼn őĩ úŖÁŅÁĢőää őĂÁő űĩŖ ÚĩĢʼnĆʼnőäĢőěű ÙäĢäƈő from the most competitive rates available in the market. ESTIMATED COST DEPENDENT ON PRICE OF PROPERTY; CURRENT LOWEST INTEREST RATE IS AROUND 3.4% • Maintenance and Management Fees ( for Condos) , Service and Conservancy Charges ( for HDBs) If you purchase a condo, you’ll be responsible for regular maintenance fees payable either on a monthly or quarterly basis. These fees are allocated for the maintenance and operation of amenities within your housing estate, including facilities like swimming pools and gyms. These fees can amount to several hundred dollars per month, regardless of whether you utilize the provided amenities. Consider, for ĆĢʼnőÁĢÚä͡ Á ġĩĢőĂěű Ŗłėääł ùää ĩù α̢̞̞͠ ©ĂĆěä this might not impose a substantial burden on űĩŖŅ ƈĢÁĢÚäʼn łŅäʼnäĢőěű͡ ĩŪäŅ őĂä ÚĩŖŅʼnä ĩù Á àäÚÁàä͡ őĂĆʼn ʼnŖġ ūĩŖěà ÁÚÚŖġŖěÁőä őĩ α̢̦̞̞̞͡ (without accounting for potential increases in maintenance fees). Conservancy Charges are akin to HDB’s version of maintenance fees. Aside from the őűłä ĩù ƉÁő űĩŖ łĩʼnʼnäʼnʼn͡ őĂäʼnä äŰłäĢʼnäʼn ÁŅä also contingent upon the area you reside in. The funds collected are allocated for the overall maintenance of your community, encompassing tasks like lift upkeep, grounds fumigation, and estate cleaning. Based on Town Councils’ reduced rates for ̢ͿŅĩĩġ D#ffi ƉÁőʼn͡ őĂĆʼn ƈúŖŅä ÚÁĢ ŅÁĢúä ùŅĩġ α̤̟ őĩ α̢̤ łäŅ ġĩĢőĂ͠ ESTIMATED COST (HDB) : DEPENDENT ON TYPE OF FLAT AND AREA, APPROXIMATELY $61 ~$64 (CONDO) : DEPENDENT ON UNIT’S SHARE VALUE, USUALLY $300 Lastly, let’s discuss a cost that some individuals might overlook until they actually receive their ėäűʼn͢ ;äĢú ‡ĂŖĆ ÚĩĢʼnŖěőÁőĆĩĢ ùĩŅ łŅĩłäŅőĆäʼn͠ Although Feng Shui is a traditional practice with historical roots, it remains extensively embraced in Singapore. The essence of Feng Shui revolves around fostering positivity and harmony in one’s surroundings. As we transition beyond the challenging phases posed by fflg¨H#Ϳ̧̟͡ őĂä łŖŅʼnŖĆő ĩù äĢĂÁĢÚäà ĂÁŅġĩĢű ĆĢ our lives is undoubtedly something we can all appreciate. Given the array of Feng Shui methodologies ÁĢà àĆŪäŅʼnä łŅÁÚőĆőĆĩĢäŅʼn ĆĢ őĂĆʼn ƈäěà͡ őĂä expenses associated with such consultations ŪÁŅű ʼnĆúĢĆƈÚÁĢőěű͠ ĂĆʼn ŪÁŅĆÁĢÚä Ćʼn łÁŅőĆÚŖěÁŅěű ĆĢƉŖäĢÚäà Ùű ùÁÚőĩŅʼn ʼnŖÚĂ Áʼn őĂä őűłä ÁĢà dimensions of your property. This expense can span from the ‘relatively budget-friendly’ three-digit range to primarily four digits per consultation. ESTIMATED COST FROM $300 S U M M ARY It’s crucial to bear in mind that the expenditure on your new home extends beyond the down payment. Thus, ensure you possess adequate cash reserves and CPF savings before embarking on your ʼnĆúĢĆƈÚÁĢő łŖŅÚĂÁʼnä őĩ ÁÚÚĩġġĩàÁőä Áěě the aforementioned hidden expenses. ADDITIONAL NOTES/SOURCES 55

FEATURE AN ITALIAN AFFAIR There is always a story to be told in a design; the traditions, techniques, and an individual’s interpretation of a piece of furniture. These established brands from Italy present their latest, and their most iconic works in history. photos PORADA I STUDIO 216 56

2023 is a milestone for this Italian brand that marks its 75th anniversary. Porada, an internationallyknown family-run brand is known for their enduring love for wood, excellent craftsmanship, and the quality of their products. They have since welcomed numerous designers into their family to design pieces that are unmistakably Porada. STUDIOS, ARCHITECTS, AND DESIGNERS: Tarcisio Colzani, Marconato & Zappa, Opera Design, Giovanna Azzarello, Marelli&Molteni, Giuseppe Viganò, Gino Carollo, and Stefano Bigi. Porada has also recently welcomed David Dolcini into the design family. Timeless designs run in Porada’s DNA. Sleek and stylish take physical form in the Argo couch by David Dolcini (2018), Porada’s latest seating solution that flaunts the craftsmanship of Brianza and the brand’s artisanal woodwork. PORADA The combination of four C’s make a stylish and stable base for the Tondo table by Essetipi. Customisable as necessary, the table is available with round, oval, or rectangular glass tops of varying dimensions. The Tondo table is one of three historical design revisited by the brand for their 70th anniversary. 57

STEFANO CONFICCONI Stefano Conficconi takes on several roles at Cierre, including sitting in as Chairman of the Board of Directors, spearheading sales, and leading the modelling and prototyping department. Stefano also designs the establishment’s main collections, including these: 1. The Season sofa (2018) features individual modules equipped with an internal seating mechanism, allowing users to adjust the seat depth. Finer details the likes of flat-fells and pinched seams make this sofa a unique piece to have. 2. The Crystal sofa (2016) is supported by slim tripod feet in black or chrome, and can also be fitted in Cierre’s new laser engraved leather in velour or Carezza. Born in 1972 of Romano and Cesarina Conficconi’s vision for creating products of their own, the Cierre brand is one that has seen global renown through the years. The desire to design each piece to perfection has been passed down from one generation to another. It was in the 80’s that Stefano and Alberto Conficconi developed and introduced their concept for “living in leather”, one that has endured to present day. CIERRE photos CIERRE I STUDIO 216 58

THERE IS ALWAYS A STORY TO BE TOLD IN A DESIGN; THE TRADITIONS, TECHNIQUES, AND AN INDIVIDUAL’S INTERPRETATION OF A PIECE OF FURNITURE. Handmade sofas and upholstered chairs were one of Flexform’s select few specialities. Founded by the Galimberti brothers in 1959, Flexform presents modern designs with distinct clean lines. FLEXFORM THE ITALIAN BRAND HAS COLLABORATED WITH DESIGNERS THAT NEED NO INTRODUCTION: Antonio Citterio, Daniel Libeskind, and Carlo Colombo to name a few. PHOTOS FLEXFORM I STUDIO 21 Upholstered in saddle hide, the Sveva Armchair by Carlo Colombo (2018) flaunts distinctive curvature. Both seat and seat back cushions are filled with goose down. The armchair pairs well with its namesake ottoman. The Campiello sofa by Antonio Citterio (2018) sits on an elegantly cast aluminium base painted gray or bronze, or with satin, chromed, burnished, black chrome, or champagne finishes. It features soft seat back cushions filled with goose down, paired off with the optional support of a roll cushion. 59

Cassina was founded in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina, and has since made a name as a furniture manufacturer in collaborations with designers and architects like Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The brand continues to work closely with established designers like Jaime Hayon. CASSINA Designed for users to lounge comfortably, the 570 Gender armchair by Patricia Urquiola (2016) is high backed, with a soft-padded inner upholstery that tilts 12 degrees backwards. The 570 Gender Armchair also features a uniquely-coloured leather edging which brings an interesting streak of colour to the armchair. There are five different colour combinations to choose from. 60 photo RUY TEIXEIRA

Armani/Casa Corso Venezia was recently outfitted for Salone del Mobile 2023 in never before seen striking red, indigo, green, and petrol green, sighted through the brand’s signature glass windows. The play of bold colours and combination of materials projected the aura of a mysterious garden. They “float.” There is weight in every design. In the brand’s latest collection, visual and material lightness is emphasised by minimal thickness and lightweight structures. A homage to artisanal craft, materials and manufacturing techniques. Armani/Casa pulled off a bold and seamless combination of two materials: the warmth of solid American Walnut and the cool transparency of Plexiglass in the Net Coffee Table. Designed a year after Cassina was founded, the LC2 Poltrona armchair by Le Corbosier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand (1928) was exhibited at the Salon d’Automne in Paris in the year 1929 and was only produced exclusively in 1965. Cassina reinterpreted the design of the 675 Maralunga Divano sofa by Vico Magistretti (1973) for their 40th anniversary. The newer edition features distinct profile stitching and is also upholstered in removable fabric or leather. 61 An iconic brand beloved by many, Armani/Casa presents refreshing new designs from their latest collection, fresh off Salone del Mobile 2018. ARMANI/CASA

Kartell was established by Guilio Castelli, a young chemical engineer, in 1949. The brand’s earliest incarnation produced auto accessories, household goods, lighting fixtures, and laboratory ware. It was in 1963 that the brand opened its Habitat Sector, venturing into furniture and interior design items. Kartell is known for their originality, bold colours, transparency, and the unique forms of their products. KARTELL DESIGNERS: Philippe Starck, Ron Arad, Mario Bellini, and Marcel Wanders among others. The Bourgie table lamp by Ferruccio Laviani (2004) is one of Kartell’s best-sellers. The baroque-style lamp flaunts a lampshade with a pleated effect, and a base composed of three interconnecting decorated layers. Users can choose from transparent, black, gold, silver, copper, and white/gold options. PHOTO THOMAS BILANGES Philippe Starck has also had the chair’s 10th Anniversary Special Edition autographed. Kartell products are also available at Lightcraft The world’s first transparent chair, the Louis Ghost chair by Philippe Starck (2002) dazzles with unique crystalline aesthetics. The chair is extremely durable with shock and weather-resistant features. Flaunting an aesthetic reminiscent of Louis XV, it adds a whimsical touch to any modern home. The stackable chair is now available in fire resistant versions Kartell has produced many iconic designs over the years, but the Componibili chest by Anna Castelli Ferrieri (1967) is probably one of their most significant designs to date. Its practicality extends to the bathroom, living room, and even to the bedroom. 1969 saw the introduction of the same design, in a circular form. 62 photos SPACE FURNITURE

Formed in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli, B&B Italia has since produced timeless designs that last a lifetime. The establishment has worked with some of the biggest names in the design and architecture industry, from Naoto Fukasawa and Patricia Urquiola to Zaha Hadid and Barber & Osgerby. This means that the brand has produced countless iconic designs under the trademarks of B&B Italia and Maxalto. B&B ITALIA The armchairs of the Serie Up 2000 series by Gaetano Pesce (1969) depict the form of a female figure. The UP5_6 serves as a “comfortable womb” for users to rest in and also reveals a different story when it is paired with a pouf that comes in the form of a chain and ball. The UP Junior was released in 2014. Patricia Urquiola’s Husk armchair (2011) features a supporting shell made of Hirek®, while its interior consists of soft and enveloping cushions. “Those who look at a sofa must visually perceive a sense of both mental and physical comfort,” The designer says. The Grande Papilio armchair by Naoto Fukusawa (2009) features a backrest resembling a pair of butterfly wings, and comes with an ottoman. 63 photos SPACE FURNITURE

In 1947, Aldo Bai, Pio Reggiani, Aldo Barassi, and architect Marco Zanuso conducted experiments and researched with foam rubber and elastic tapes. Arflex was only formally introduced in 1951 at the IX Triennale in Milan. This Italian brand has not only produced several iconic pieces like the Lady armchair, but has also dealt in the creation of car seats for Fiat. ARFLEX Cini Boeri’s Pecorelle chairs (1972) are preceded by the Strips chair (1968). The result: a new “Strips” that resembled sheep with thin black legs. The Pecorelle chairs comprise an armchair and a small sofa. The architect was inspired by the works of Christo Vladimirov Javasev and Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon, both masters in landscape painting. 64

photo SPACE FURNITURE The Fiorenza armchair by Franco Albini (1952) was once used to promote the potential of foam rubber, an advanced material at the time. It has been used for upholstered furniture in a 50’s Pirelli advertisement. THE DESIRE TO DESIGN EACH PIECE TO PERFECTION HAS BEEN PASSED DOWN FROM ONE GENERATION TO ANOTHER. 65

The materials used in the latest addition to the Armani Casa Exclusive Textiles by Rubelli collection include wool, hand-woven cashmere, silk, and even raw silk with raised weave. Expect gorgeous throws, rugs, and upholsteries in varied designs including jacquard with floral and geometric motifs. The colour scheme ranges from neutral to vivid colour shades, a result of dense colours with a silky and iridescent effect. NOTABLE ICONIC DESIGNS The Logo lamp (1982) was designed before Armani/ Casa was officially launched in 2000. It is the first product that Giorgio Armani designed specifically for the home. In celebration of their 35th anniversary in 2017, the brand launched a new limited edition version of the lamp. There are only fifty of the CLUB bar cabinets in Ocean Lacquer (2016) worldwide, all numbered and signed. The lacquer was inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa (1830-1831), an iconic a wood-block print by artist Hokusai. It takes two artisans 92 hours to complete the Ocean lacquer finishing. This design is also available in Black Straw Marquetry. SOFT FURNISHINGS Bring art to the table with the Naike chopstick set in ebony, and a puzzle, Nardo. Every small object and decorative piece at Armani/Casa narrates a story. Ăä `ŖŅÁĢĩ úěÁʼnʼn łĆäÚäʼn ùĩŅ ĩĢä͡ ŅäƉäÚő culture and artisanal skills. Each piece bears the Armani/Casa Murano logo, with the year of its make engraved under the glass. Poetic Objects Two-toned decorative lanterns like Notte feature unique indigo and red lines. 66

text NG YI XIANG LIGHTING FIXTURES LIKE NELLY, NORIKO, NIGHT, AND NEMA ARE VITAL FOR CREATING A MOOD AND AMBIENCE IN YOUR LIVING SPACE. PLAY AROUND WITH LIGHTS, SHADES, SHADOWS, REFLECTIONS, AND SEE THE TRANSFORMATION IN YOUR SPACE. SHADOW PLAY The Norigami is a foldable coffee table that is the epitome of lightness, function, and material. Elegance defined by lines and proportions. Practically matters, but so too does the quality of materials used in the making of each design. Iconic designs, new editions, materials, and a fresh look. The fluidity adapts well with different materials and finishings. A classic example is evident in the Esagono unit, in veined arboreo wood. 67

A BEAUTIFUL RESPITE ĂĆʼn Ăĩġä͡ őŅÁĢʼnùĩŅġäà ūĆőĂ ƉŖĆà ěĆĢäʼn ÁĢà ūĩĩàúŅÁĆĢ ƈĢĆʼnĂäʼn͡ Ćʼn àäʼnĆúĢäà ùĩŅ Á łŖŅłĩʼnäùŖě ÁĢà ÙÁěÁĢÚäà ěĆùä͠ ROSSARA JAMIL ƈĢàʼn ĩŖő ġĩŅä͠ 68

BEFORE W H O L I V E S H E R E A five-room HDB flat in Choa Chu Kang HOME A five-room HDB flat SIZE 1,300 sq ft ID Brickwood Studio www.brickwoodstudio.sg The dining area Γ©ä ĩłőäà ùĩŅ Á ŪÁʼnőěű ĩłäĢ ÚĩĢÚäłő ĆĢ őĂä ěĆŪĆĢú ÁĢà ėĆőÚĂäĢ ÁŅäÁʼn͡Γ ʼnÁűʼn ZűĢĢĆä͠ Ăä łěÁĢ ūÁʼn ùĩŅ Á ěĆúĂő ÁĢà ÁĆŅű ÁġÙĆäĢÚä͡ ÁĢà ÁĢ ĩłäĢ ėĆőÚĂäĢ ūĩŖěà ʼnäŅŪä őĂÁő úĩÁě͠ ffiű àĩĆĢú ʼnĩ͡ őĂäű ūäŅä Áěʼnĩ őĩ ěĩÚÁőä őĂä àĆĢĆĢú őÁÙěä Úěĩʼnä őĩ őĂä ėĆőÚĂäĢ ʼnĩ őĂÁő őĂä àĆĢĆĢú ÁŅäÁ ÁĢà ėĆőÚĂäĢ ÙěäĢà ūĆőĂĆĢ ĩĢä ʼnłÁÚä͠ ‡őĩŅÁúä ŖĢĆőʼn ÚěÁà ĆĢ őĂä ʼnÁġä ūĩĩàúŅÁĆĢ ěÁġĆĢÁőäʼn ʼnŖŅŅĩŖĢà őĂä àĆĢĆĢú őÁÙěä ĆĢ őĂä ġĆààěä͠ BEFORE The kitchen ěőĂĩŖúĂ őĂä ėĆőÚĂäĢ ūÁʼn ĆĢ ŅäěÁőĆŪäěű úĩĩà ÚĩĢàĆőĆĩĢ͡ ĩĢä ĩù őĂä őĂĆĢúʼn őĂäű àĆà ūÁʼn ŅäłěÁÚä őĂä ƈĢĆʼnĂäʼn ĆĢ őĂä ėĆőÚĂäĢ ūĆőĂ ĢäŖőŅÁě ƉĩĩŅĆĢú ÁĢà ÙÁÚėʼnłěÁʼnĂ őĩ ÁÚÚĩġłÁĢű őĂä ėĆőÚĂäĢ ÚÁÙĆĢäőʼn ĆĢ ūĩĩàúŅÁĆĢ ěÁġĆĢÁőäʼn͠ ěěͿūĩĩà ėĆőÚĂäĢ ÚÁÙĆĢäőʼn ŅŖĢ őĂä ŅĆʼnė ĩù ěĩĩėĆĢú ĂäÁŪű͠ Ăä àäʼnĆúĢ őäÁġ ĆĢʼnőÁěěäà Á ƉŖőäà úěÁʼnʼn àĩĩŅ őĩ őĂä ʼnäŅŪĆÚä űÁŅà őĩ ÙŅĆĢú ĢÁőŖŅÁě ěĆúĂő ĆĢőĩ őĂä ėĆőÚĂäĢ͠ 69

BEFORE The living area ©ĂĆěä őĂä ŖĢĆő ĂÁʼn Á ÚĩŅĢäŅ ĆĢ őĂä ěĆŪĆĢú Ņĩĩġ őĂÁő ÚĩŖěà Ùä őŖŅĢäà ĆĢőĩ Á ʼnőŖàű͡ őĂä àäʼnĆúĢ őäÁġ łŅĩłĩʼnäà őĩ ŖőĆěĆʼnä őĂä ěÁŅúäʼnő ūÁěě ĆĢ őĂä Ăĩġä Áʼn őĂä őäěäŪĆʼnĆĩĢ ÁŅäÁ͠ ĩ ĩĢä ʼnĆàä͡ őĂäű ĆĢÚĩŅłĩŅÁőäà Á ÚŖʼnőĩġ ùŖěěͿĂäĆúĂő ʼnőĩŅÁúä ŖĢĆő͠ ffiŖĆěàĆĢú Ćő ūĆőĂ Á ÚŖŅŪäà äàúä ÙŅĆĢúʼn ʼnĩùőĢäʼnʼn ĆĢőĩ őĂä ʼnłÁÚä͡ ūĂĆěä ūĩĩàäĢ ÙěĆĢàʼn ʼnőÁű ÚĩĢʼnĆʼnőäĢő ūĆőĂ őĂä ÚěäÁĢ ÁĢà ʼnőŅäÁġěĆĢäà ùääě͠ The hallway ffiäÁġʼn ÚÁĢ ġÁėä ĩŅ ÙŅäÁė őĂä àäʼnĆúĢ ĩù Á Ăĩġä͠ HĢ őĂĆʼn ÚÁʼnä͡ őĂä àäʼnĆúĢ őäÁġ ĩłőäà őĩ ÚĩŪäŅ őĂä ÙäÁġʼn ĆĢ őĂä ĂÁěěūÁű Ùű ÚĩĢŪäŅőĆĢú őĂäġ ĆĢőĩ ÁŅÚĂäʼn͠ Ăäʼnä ÁŅÚĂäʼn ùŅÁġä őĂä ěĆŪĆĢú ÁŅäÁ ĩĢ ĩĢä ʼnĆàä ÁĢà őĂä ġÁʼnőäŅ ÙäàŅĩĩġ ĩĢ őĂä ĩőĂäŅ͠ ©ĆőĂ őĂä ÚĩěĩŖŅùŖě ūÁěěʼn łÁĆĢőäà ĩŪäŅ ūĆőĂ ěĆġä ūÁʼnĂ łÁĆĢő͡ Ģäū ūĩĩà ƈĢĆʼnĂäʼn͡ ÁĢà ŪĆĢűě ƉĩĩŅĆĢú͡ őĂä Ăĩġä ĂÁʼn Á ÚÁÙĆĢͿĆĢͿőĂäͿūĩĩàʼn͡ ÁěÙäĆő ʼněääė͡ ùääě͠ BEFORE 70

S őŅäʼnʼn Ćʼn Á ġÁĔĩŅ łÁŅő ĩù ěĆùä őĩàÁű͡ ūĆőĂ ġÁĢű őĂĆĢúʼn ŪűĆĢú ùĩŅ ÁőőäĢőĆĩĢ͠ `ÁĢű͡ ěĆėä őĂä ĩūĢäŅʼn ĩù őĂĆʼn ƈŪäͿŅĩĩġ ŅäʼnÁěä ƉÁő͡ ěĩĢú ùĩŅ Á Ăĩġä őĂÁő äġÙĩàĆäʼn ÚÁěġ ÁĢà ÙÁěÁĢÚä͠ ÏĂä ĩūĢäŅʼn ĂÁà Á àäʼnĆŅä ùĩŅ Á ÚěŖőőäŅͿ ùŅää ÁĢà ÙÁěÁĢÚäà ěĆùäʼnőűěä͡Γ ʼnÁűʼn àäʼnĆúĢäŅ ZűĢĢĆä fflĂäĩĢú ùŅĩġ ffiŅĆÚėūĩĩà ‡őŖàĆĩ͠ ÏĂäű äŰłŅäʼnʼnäà Á ěĆėĆĢú ùĩŅ őĂä UÁłÁĢàĆ ʼnőűěä͡ ūĂĆÚĂ ÚĩġÙĆĢäʼn UÁłÁĢäʼnä ÁĢà ‡ÚÁĢàĆĢÁŪĆÁĢ àäʼnĆúĢ äěäġäĢőʼn͠Γ Ăä ùÁġĆěű ùĩŖĢà őĂäĆŅ Ăĩġä ÙÁʼnä ĆĢ őĂĆʼn ŅäʼnÁěä ŖĢĆő ĆĢ fflĂĩÁ fflĂŖ WÁĢú͠ Ăäű äĢúÁúäà ZűĢĢĆä ùŅĩġ ffiŅĆÚėūĩĩà The master bathroom ‡őŖàĆĩ őĩ ŅäĆġÁúĆĢä őĂä ŖĢĆő őĂÁő ūÁʼn ʼnőĆěě ŅäěÁőĆŪäěű ĆĢ úĩĩà ʼnĂÁłä Áő ƈŪä űäÁŅʼn ĩù Áúä͠ ùőäŅ ÁʼnʼnäʼnʼnĆĢú őĂÁő őĂä ƉĩĩŅ őĆěäʼn ĆĢ őĂä ěĆŪĆĢú ÁŅäÁ ÁĢà ÙäàŅĩĩġʼn ūäŅä ʼnőĆěě ĆĢ äŰÚäěěäĢő ÚĩĢàĆőĆĩĢ͡ ʼnĂä ÁàŪĆʼnäà őĂä ÚěĆäĢő őĩ ŅäőÁĆĢ őĂäġ ÁĢà ĩŪäŅěÁĆà ŪĆĢűě ƉĩĩŅĆĢú őĩ ŅäùŅäʼnĂ őĂä ʼnłÁÚä͠ The design intent was to äġÙŅÁÚä ʼnĆġłěĆÚĆőű ÁĢà ėääł ĩŅĢÁġäĢőÁőĆĩĢ ġĆĢĆġÁě Ùű őÁėĆĢú Á ěäʼnʼnͿĆʼnͿġĩŅä ÁłłŅĩÁÚĂ͠ Ăä àäʼnĆúĢ őäÁġΔʼn łěÁĢ ūÁʼn Áěʼnĩ őĩ ŅäÚĩĢƈúŖŅä őĂä ěÁűĩŖő͠ DÁÚėĆĢú ÁūÁű ġŖěőĆłěä ūÁěěʼn ĩłäĢäà Ŗł őĂä ʼnłÁÚä͡ łŅĩàŖÚĆĢú Á ÙěÁĢė ÚÁĢŪÁʼn ūĂäŅä őĂäű ÚĩŖěà ĆĢőŅĩàŖÚä ġĩŅä ƉäŰĆÙĆěĆőű ūĂĆěä ĆġłŅĩŪĆĢú ùŖĢÚőĆĩĢÁěĆőű͠ Γ©ä ÚĩŖěà ÚŅäÁőä ÁĢ ĆĢőŖĆőĆŪä ÁĢà łäŅʼnĩĢÁěĆʼnäà Ɖĩū ùĩŅ ĩŖŅ ÚěĆäĢőʼn ūĂäĢ őĂäű ʼnőäł ĆĢőĩ őĂäĆŅ Ăĩġä ÁĢà ĢÁŪĆúÁőä őĂŅĩŖúĂ őĂä ʼnłÁÚäʼn͡Γ ZűĢĢĆä ʼnÁűʼn͠ ʼn Á ŅäʼnŖěő͡ őĂä ùÁġĆěű äĢĔĩűʼn Á ġĩŅä ùŅääͿƉĩūĆĢú ÁĢà ʼnłÁÚĆĩŖʼn Ăĩġä őĂÁő ġääőʼn őĂäĆŅ Ģääàʼn͠ ©ĆőĂ őĂä ūÁěě ÙäőūääĢ őĂä ġÁʼnőäŅ ÙäàŅĩĩġ ÁĢà ÁàĔÁÚäĢő ÙäàŅĩĩġ ŅäġĩŪäà͡ őĂä ÚĩŖłěä Ģĩū ĂÁʼn Á ġĩŅä äŰőäĢʼnĆŪä ūÁŅàŅĩÙä ÁŅäÁ͠ Ăäű ÚÁĢ Áěʼnĩ őŖŅĢ Ćő ĆĢőĩ Á ūĩŅė ÁĢà ʼnőŖàű ÁŅäÁ͠ Ăä ÙäàŅĩĩġ Ćʼn Á ʼnÚäĢä ĩù ÚĩʼnĆĢäʼnʼn ūĆőĂ ʼnĆġłěä ěĆĢäʼn ÁĢà ūÁŅġ ƈĢĆʼnĂäʼn͠ ΓgĢä ÚĂÁěěäĢúä ūä ùÁÚäà ūÁʼn łěÁĢĢĆĢú őĂä ÁĆŅͿ ÚĩĢàĆőĆĩĢäŅΔʼn őŅŖĢėĆĢú ŅĩŖőä͠ ʼn ʼnĩġä ūÁěěʼn ūäŅä ŅäġĩŪäà͡ őĂäŅä ūÁʼn Ģĩ ĩőĂäŅ ŅĩŖőä őĩ ŅŖĢ őĂä őŅŖĢėĆĢú ūĆőĂĩŖő Ćő ÙäĆĢú ŖĢʼnĆúĂőěű͡Γ ZűĢĢĆä ŅäÚÁěěʼn͠ Ăäű ĩŪäŅÚÁġä őĂĆʼn ĆʼnʼnŖä ūĆőĂ Á ŅĩŖőä őĂÁő ūĩŖěà Áěěĩū őĂäġ őĩ ÚĩĢÚäÁě őĂä őŅŖĢėĆĢú ÁĢà ÁÚÚäʼnʼn łÁŅőʼn ĩù Ćő ĆĢ ÚÁʼnä ġÁĆĢőäĢÁĢÚä Ćʼn Ģääàäà͠ gĢ őĂä ÚĩĢʼnĆʼnőäĢő ÚĩĢÚäłő őĂŅĩŖúĂĩŖő őĂä Ăĩġä͡ ZűĢĢĆä ʼnÁűʼn͡ ΓUÁłÁĢäʼnä ·äĢ łŅĆĢÚĆłěäʼn ĆĢƉŖäĢÚäà őĂä ūĂĩěä ĆàäÁ͠ UÁłÁĢàĆ łŅĩġĩőäʼn Á ʼnäĢʼnä ĩù őŅÁĢńŖĆěěĆőű ÁĢà ġĆĢàùŖěĢäʼnʼn͠ Ăä ʼnłÁÚäʼn ūäŅä àäʼnĆúĢäà őĩ äŪĩėä ÚÁěġ ÁĢà ʼnäŅäĢĆőű͡ ÁěěĩūĆĢú ùĩŅ ŅäěÁŰÁőĆĩĢ ÁĢà ÚĩĢőäġłěÁőĆĩĢ͠Γ ©ĂĆěä őĂä ġÁʼnőäŅ ÙÁőĂŅĩĩġ Áěʼnĩ ʼnłĩŅőʼn ūĩĩàúŅÁĆĢ ěÁġĆĢÁőäʼn ùĩŅ őĂä ŪÁĢĆőű ÁŅäÁ͡ őĂä ūÁěěʼn ÁŅä ƈőőäà ūĆőĂ ÚĩĢÚŅäőäͿěĩĩėĆĢú ūÁěě őĆěäʼn͠ Ăä äġłĂÁʼnĆʼn ĩĢ ÚŖŅŪäà ěĆĢäʼn ÚĩĢőĆĢŖäʼn ĂäŅä ūĆőĂ őĂä ÚĂĩĆÚä ĩù ġĆŅŅĩŅ͡ ūĂĆÚĂ àŅÁūʼn őĂä äűä͠ Ăä ùÁġĆěű ġĩŪäà ĆĢőĩ őĂäĆŅ Ăĩġä ĆĢ aĩŪäġÙäŅ ̠̞̠̠ ÁùőäŅ Á ŅäĢĩŪÁőĆĩĢ łäŅĆĩà ĩù őūĩ ġĩĢőĂʼn őĂÁő ʼnÁū Á Úĩġłěäőä őŅÁĢʼnùĩŅġÁőĆĩĢ ĩù őĂäĆŅ Ăĩġä͠ BEFORE photos BRICKWOOD STUDIO 71

UNIQUELY ME ĂĆʼn ÙÁÚĂäěĩŅ łÁà ŅäƉäÚőʼn őĂä ĂĩġäĩūĢäŅΎʼn ŖĢĆńŖä łäŅʼnĩĢÁěĆőű ūĆőĂ Ćőʼn àĆʼnőĆĢÚő àäʼnĆúĢ őĂÁő ʼnőÁĢàʼn ĩŖő ūĆőĂĩŖő ÙäĆĢú ĩʼnőäĢőÁőĆĩŖʼn͠ LYNN TAN ÚĂäÚėʼn Ćő ĩŖő͠ LEFT The balcony is a place where homeowner Jeremy can relax and enjoy tranquil moments. OPPOSITE Jimmy took both natural and artificial lighting into careful consideration when designing the spaces. W H O L I V E S H E R E A bachelor in his 20s HOME A two-bedroom condominium in Katong SIZE 818 sq ft ID Mad About Design Interior Studio madinterior.com.sg 72

74

Aʼn őĂä ĂäÁà ĩù ƒäʼnäÁŅÚĂ ÁĢà #äŪäěĩłġäĢő Áő Á ÚŅűłőĩ őŅÁàĆĢú ƈŅġ őĂÁő Ăä ùĩŖĢàäà͡ ̠̥ͿűäÁŅͿĩěà UäŅäġű ZĆġ àĆà Ģĩő ĂÁŪä ÁĢű ĆĢőäŅĆĩŅ àäʼnĆúĢ ÙÁÚėúŅĩŖĢà͡ ūĂĆÚĂ ūÁʼn ūĂű ūĂäĢ Ćő ÚÁġä őĩ ŅäĢĩŪÁőĆĢú ĂĆʼn ÙÁÚĂäěĩŅ łÁà͡ Ăä ėĢäū őĂÁő Ćő ūÁʼn ĆġłĩŅőÁĢő őĩ äĢúÁúä őĂä ŅĆúĂő àäʼnĆúĢäŅ͠ ΋Ăä ĆĢőäŅĆĩŅ àäʼnĆúĢäŅ ĂÁà őĩ Ùä ʼnĩġäĩĢä ūĂĩ Ćʼn Ģĩő ÁùŅÁĆà őĩ ƉäŰ ĂĆʼn ĩŅ ĂäŅ ÚŅäÁőĆŪä ġŖʼnÚěäʼn ÁĢà Ùä ÁÙěä őĩ ĆĢőäŅłŅäő ūĂÁő H ūÁĢő͡ ŅÁőĂäŅ őĂÁĢ ūĂÁő H ʼnÁű͡Ό UäŅäġű ĂĆúĂěĆúĂőʼn͠ ùőäŅ ʼnÚŅĩěěĆĢú ‚ÁĢŪÁʼnő ùĩŅ ĆĢʼnłĆŅÁőĆĩĢ ÁĢà ĆġÁúäʼn͡ Ăä ʼnĂĩŅőěĆʼnőäà Á ùäū àäʼnĆúĢäŅʼn ÁĢà äŪäĢőŖÁěěű àäÚĆàäà őĩ äĢőŅŖʼnő őĂä łŅĩĔäÚő őĩ `Áà ÙĩŖő #äʼnĆúĢ HĢőäŅĆĩŅ ‡őŖàĆĩ͠ fflŅäÁőĆŪä àĆŅäÚőĩŅ͡ UĆġġű ZĆ͡ ūÁʼn úĆŪäĢ ùŅää ŅäĆĢ ĆĢ őĂä àäʼnĆúĢ ÁĢà őĂä ÚěĆäĢő ĩĢěű ĂÁà Á ùäū ʼnłäÚĆƈÚ ŅäńŖäʼnőʼnͿ ěĆúĂőĆĢú ÁĢà ƉŖőäà ūÁěě łÁĢäěʼn őĩ ÁÚÚäĢőŖÁőä őĂä ̡̠̣͠ͿġäőŅä ÚäĆěĆĢú ĂäĆúĂő͡ Á ėĆőÚĂäĢ őĂÁő ÚÁĢ Ùä äĢÚěĩʼnäà ŖʼnĆĢú Á ʼněĆàĆĢú àĩĩŅ őĂÁő ŅäőŅÁÚőʼn ÙäĂĆĢà Á àĆʼnłěÁű ʼnĂäěù͡ ÁĢà ÙŖĆěőͿ ĆĢ ʼnĂäěŪäʼn ĩĢ ĩĢä ʼnĆàä ĩù őĂä Ùäà͠ ʼn őĂä ŖĢĆő ūÁʼn łŖŅÚĂÁʼnäà ÙŅÁĢàͿĢäū͡ àĆŅäÚőěű ùŅĩġ őĂä àäŪäěĩłäŅ͡ őĂä ĩŅĆúĆĢÁě ÚÁÙĆĢäőŅű ÁĢà ƈőőĆĢúʼn ūäŅä ŅäőÁĆĢäà͠ UĆġġű ūĩŅėäà ūĆőĂĆĢ őĂä äŰĆʼnőĆĢú ěÁűĩŖő ÁĢà Ģĩ ūÁěěʼn ūäŅä ĂÁÚėäà͠ gĢä ĩù őĂä ÙäàŅĩĩġʼn ūÁʼn ÚĩĢŪäŅőäà ĆĢőĩ Á àäàĆÚÁőäà ūĩŅėʼnłÁÚä Áʼn UäŅäġű ĩùőäĢ ūĩŅėʼn ùŅĩġ Ăĩġä͠ ffiÁʼnäà ĩĢ őĂä ÚěĆäĢőΎʼn łŅäùäŅäĢÚä͡ UĆġġű ĆĢÚĩŅłĩŅÁőäà ūĩĩà äěäġäĢőʼn ĆĢőĩ őĂä ĆĢőäŅĆĩŅ ʼnÚĂäġä͡ ūĂĆÚĂ Ăä ÚĩĢʼnĆàäŅʼn Á ΋ŅŖʼnőĆÚ ÚĩĢőäġłĩŅÁŅűΌ ʼnőűěä͠ Ăäʼnä őÁėä őĂä ùĩŅġ ĩù äŰłĩʼnäà ÙäÁġʼn͡ ƉŖőäà łÁĢäěʼn͡ ÙŖĆěőͿĆĢ ÚÁÙĆĢäőŅű ÁĢà ƉĩĩŅĆĢú͠ ΋©ä ÚĩġÙĆĢäà őĂä ŅŖʼnőĆÚ ÚĂÁŅġ ĩù RIGHT Jeremy went on a mission to find the most comfortable dining chairs because they also double up as mahjong chairs. After scouring over 20 furniture shops and trying out more than 100 chairs, he finally settled on these HC28 Cosmo Nao dining chairs from Made and Make. OPPOSITE The display shelves outside the kitchen are Jeremy’s favourite element within the home. He loves the way the shelf lights interact with the adjacent wall and the decorative wall light adds a touch of flair. 75

Built-in shelves beside the bed provide a space for Jeremy to display his personal keepsakes and lend a personal touch to the room. Blackout curtains were a priority for him. Besides blocking out external light for a restful sleep, the curtains also add to the formality and sophistication of the space. OPPOSITE While the rest of the carpentry in the home uses cherry wood, the kitchen features lighter and neutral tones to complement the wood elements. THE DEEP HUES AND RICH TEXTURES CONVEY ELEGANCE AND TRANQUILITY THAT IS CONDUCIVE FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S REST. 76

ūĩĩà ūĆőĂ ÚĩĢőäġłĩŅÁŅű àäʼnĆúĢ äěäġäĢőʼn ÁĢà äƅäÚőĆŪä ʼnőĩŅÁúä ʼnĩěŖőĆĩĢʼn őĩ ÚŅäÁőä Á ĂÁŅġĩĢĆĩŖʼn űäő łŅÁÚőĆÚÁě ěĆŪĆĢú äĢŪĆŅĩĢġäĢő őĂÁő Ćʼn Áěʼnĩ ŪĆʼnŖÁěěű ʼnőŖĢĢĆĢú ÁĢà ÚĩġùĩŅőÁÙěä͡Ό ʼnÁűʼn UĆġġű͠ HĢʼnőäÁà ĩù Á ÚĩĢŪäĢőĆĩĢÁě ùÁěʼnä ÚäĆěĆĢú͡ äŰłĩʼnäà őĆġÙäŅ ÙäÁġʼn ŅŖĢ ĂĩŅĆŹĩĢőÁěěű ÁÚŅĩʼnʼn őĂä ěäĢúőĂ ĩù őĂä ěĆŪĆĢú ÁĢà àĆĢĆĢú Ņĩĩġ ÚäĆěĆĢúʼn ÁĢà ÚĩĢőĆĢŖä ŪäŅőĆÚÁěěű àĩūĢ őĂä àĆĢĆĢú ùäÁőŖŅä ūÁěě͠ ĂĆʼn àäʼnĆúĢ ÁłłŅĩÁÚĂ ÚäěäÙŅÁőäʼn őĂä úŅÁĢàäŖŅ ÁĢà ʼnłÁÚĆĩŖʼnĢäʼnʼn ĩù őĂä ĂĆúĂ ÚäĆěĆĢú ūĂĆěä Áő őĂä ʼnÁġä őĆġä Áěʼnĩ ġÁėäʼn őĂä őūĩ ʼnłÁÚäʼn ùääě ġĩŅä ÚĩĢĢäÚőäà͠ ‡őŅÁőäúĆÚÁěěűͿłěÁÚäà Z'# ěĆúĂő ʼnőŅĆłʼn ÁěĩĢú őĂä ěäĢúőĂ ĩù őĂä ÙäÁġʼn àŅÁū ÁőőäĢőĆĩĢ őĩ őĂĆʼn ŖĢĆńŖä ùäÁőŖŅä ÁĢà ĂĆúĂěĆúĂő őĂä ūĩĩà úŅÁĆĢʼn ÁĢà őäŰőŖŅäʼn͠ Ăäű Áěʼnĩ ÚĩġłěäġäĢő őĂä ĢÁőŖŅÁě ěĆúĂőĆĢú Ùű ĆĢĔäÚőĆĢú Á ʼnĩùő͡ ūÁŅġ úěĩū őĩ őĂä ʼnłÁÚä͠  łäĢàÁĢő ěĆúĂő ÁÙĩŪä őĂä àĆĢĆĢú őÁÙěä ʼnäŅŪäʼn Áʼn Á ÚäĢőŅäłĆäÚä ūĂĆěä ÁààĆĢú Á őĩŖÚĂ ĩù ùĩŅġÁěĆőű őĩ őĂä ÁġÙĆäĢÚä͠ Ăä ʼnġÁěě͡ ĩààͿʼnĂÁłäà ÙÁěÚĩĢű łŅäʼnäĢőäà Á àäʼnĆúĢ ÚĂÁěěäĢúä ÁĢà UäŅäġű ÁàġĆőőäà őĂÁő Ăä ĆĢĆőĆÁěěű àĆà Ģĩő ńŖĆőä ėĢĩū ūĂÁő Ăä ūÁĢőäà őĩ àĩ ūĆőĂ Ćő͠ UĆġġű łŅĩłĩʼnäà ŖʼnĆĢú úŅääĢ͡ őäŰőŖŅäà ūÁěě łÁĆĢő őĩ ĆĢŪĩėä ĢÁőŖŅä͠ ΋Ăä ÚĩěĩŖŅ ĂÁʼn Á ÚÁěġĆĢú äƅäÚő őĂÁő ŅäĔŖŪäĢÁőäʼn ÁĢà Áěěĩūʼn ĩĢä őĩ ùääě ÚĩĢĢäÚőäà őĩ ĢÁőŖŅä͡Ό UĆġġű äŰłěÁĆĢʼn͠ #ŅÁūĆĢú ĆĢʼnłĆŅÁőĆĩĢ ùŅĩġ őĂä ÁłÁŅőġäĢőΎʼn ěĩÚÁőĆĩĢ ĆĢ WÁőĩĢú͡ Ăä ʼnäěäÚőäà €äŅÁĢÁėÁĢ photography VERONICA TAY art direction KRISTY QUAH ʼnőűěä łÁőőäŅĢäà őĆěäʼn ùĩŅ őĂä őÁÙěä őĩł͠ Ăäʼnä ÁŅä ÚĩġłěäġäĢőäà Ùű ÚŖʼnőĩġĆʼnäà őÁÙěä ěäúʼn ūĆőĂ őŅÁàĆőĆĩĢÁě €äŅÁĢÁėÁĢ úŅĆěěä àäőÁĆěʼn őĂÁő ùŖŅőĂäŅ ŅäĆĢùĩŅÚä őĂä ÚŖěőŖŅÁě ĆĢƉŖäĢÚä͠ UäŅäġű ʼnĂÁŅäʼn͢ ΋H ŅäÁěĆʼnäà őĂÁő őĂä ÙÁěÚĩĢű àĆà Ģĩő Ģääà őĩ ùĩěěĩū őĂä ʼnőűěä ĩù őĂä Ņäʼnő ĩù őĂä ĂĩŖʼnä͡ Áʼn Ćő ūÁʼn ùŖěěű äĢÚěĩʼnäà ÁĢà ʼnäłÁŅÁőäà ùŅĩġ őĂä ěĆŪĆĢú ÁŅäÁ͠ fflĩĢőĆĢŖĆĢú őĂä €äŅÁĢÁėÁĢ ġĩőĆùʼn ĆĢ őĂä ÙÁěÚĩĢű ƉĩĩŅ őĆěäʼn ĆĢőŅĩàŖÚäà Ùű őĂä àäŪäěĩłäŅ ÁĢà àäʼnĆúĢĆĢú Ćő Áʼn Á ÙÁŅ ÁŅäÁ ĆĢʼnłĆŅäà Ùű ĩěà WÁőĩĢú ĂÁʼn őŅÁĢʼnùĩŅġäà őĂä ÙÁěÚĩĢű ĆĢőĩ Á łĆäÚä ĩù ŖʼnÁÙěä ÁŅő͠ H äĢĔĩű ěĩĩėĆĢú ĆĢőĩ őĂä ʼnłÁÚä äŪäĢ ūĂäĢ H Áġ Ģĩő ŖʼnĆĢú Ćő͠Ό Ăä ġÁʼnőäŅ ÙäàŅĩĩġ ĂÁʼn Á àĆʼnőĆĢÚőĆŪä àÁŅė őĂäġä ÁÚÚĩŅàĆĢú őĩ UäŅäġűΎʼn łŅäùäŅäĢÚä͠ Ăä àääł ĂŖäʼn ÁĢà ŅĆÚĂ őäŰőŖŅäʼn ÚĩĢŪäű äěäúÁĢÚä ÁĢà őŅÁĢńŖĆěĆőű őĂÁő Ćʼn ÚĩĢàŖÚĆŪä ùĩŅ Á úĩĩà ĢĆúĂőΎʼn Ņäʼnő͠ UäŅäġű ʼnłäĢő α̦̞̞̞̞͡ ĩĢ őĂä ŅäĢĩŪÁőĆĩĢ ÁĢà ĩĢ ùŖŅĢĆʼnĂĆĢú őĂä ÁłÁŅőġäĢő ÁĢà Ăä ġĩŪäà ĆĢőĩ ĂĆʼn Ģäū Ăĩġä ĆĢ UÁĢŖÁŅű ̡̠̞̠͠ Ăä äĢőĆŅä łŅĩÚäʼnʼnͿ ùŅĩġ őĂä ƈŅʼnő ÚĩĢʼnŖěőÁőĆĩĢ őĩ ÚĩġłěäőĆĩĢ őĩĩė ÁÙĩŖő ùĩŖŅ ġĩĢőĂʼn͠ Ăä Ăĩġä ŅäƉäÚőʼn őĂä ʼnőŖàĆĩΎʼn àäʼnĆúĢ äőĂĩʼn͠ ΋©ä ÙäěĆäŪä ĆĢ ʼnĆġłěĆÚĆőű ĆĢ àäʼnĆúĢ ÁĢà ÁàĩłőĆĢú Á ġĆĢĆġÁěĆʼnő ÁłłŅĩÁÚĂ őĂÁő ĆĢÚěŖàäʼn ĩĢěű ūĂÁő Ćʼn ĆĢőäúŅÁě ÁĢà äʼnʼnäĢőĆÁě͠ ”ěőĆġÁőäěű͡ Ćő Ćʼn ÁÙĩŖő ÚŅäÁőĆĢú łäÁÚäùŖě ěĆŪĆĢú äĢŪĆŅĩĢġäĢőʼn őĂÁő äŰŖàä ÁĢ ŖĢàäŅʼnőÁőäà äěäúÁĢÚä͡Ό ʼnÁűʼn UĆġġű͠ ;ĩŅ UäŅäġű͡ Ăä ùääěʼn őĂÁő őĂä Ăĩġä Ćʼn Á łäŅùäÚő ƈő͠ ΋H àĩ Ģĩő ěĆėä ʼnĂĩūĆĢú ĩƅ ĩŅ ʼnőÁĢàĆĢú ĩŖő ÁĢà H ĩĢěű ūäÁŅ łěÁĆĢ őääʼn͠ H ėääł Á ŅäěÁőĆŪäěű ěĩū łŅĩƈěä͡ ÙŖő H ūÁĢő őĩ äŰłŅäʼnʼn ġű ĆĢàĆŪĆàŖÁěĆőű͠ Ăä àäʼnĆúĢ ĩù ġű Ăĩġä ŅäƉäÚőʼn őĂĆʼn Ùű ÙäĆĢú àĆƅäŅäĢő͡ ÙŖő Ćʼn Ģĩő äŰőŅÁŪÁúÁĢő ĩŅ úÁŖàű͡Ό Ăä ʼnÁűʼn͠ 77

The home reflects Miss Chew’s preference for a consistently neutral colour scheme and matte finishes. ALL IN GOOD TIME This homeowner waited 18 years to renovate ĂäŅ ƉÁő͡ ÙŖő Áʼn őĂäű ʼnÁű͡ ÙäőőäŅ ěÁőä őĂÁĢ ĢäŪäŅ͠ LYNN TAN ÚĂäÚėʼn ĩŖő ĂäŅ ÙÁÚĂäěĩŅäőőä łÁà͠

photo Studio L’arc The bespoke dining table has a sandwich detailing that expresses the joint between the terrazzo top and plywood base. BOTTOM 1m x 1m large format, matte, textured floor tiles visually expand the space.

ʼnĂä ěĆŪäʼn ūĆőĂ ĂäŅ ‡€ffl ŅäʼnÚŖä àĩú͡ őĂäű ĩĢěű ŅäńŖĆŅä ĩĢä ÙäàŅĩĩġ͡ ʼnĩ Á àäÚĆʼnĆĩĢ ĂÁà őĩ Ùä ġÁàä ÁÙĩŖő ūĂÁő őĩ àĩ ūĆőĂ őĂä ŅäġÁĆĢĆĢú őūĩ ÙäàŅĩĩġʼn͠ ΋ƒÁőĂäŅ őĂÁĢ ėääłĆĢú őĂä Ņĩĩġʼn ĆĢőÁÚő ÁĢà ŖĢàäŅŖőĆěĆʼnäà͡ ūä łŅĩłĩʼnäà őĂÁő ʼnĂä ÚĩġÙĆĢä őūĩ ÙäàŅĩĩġʼn ĆĢőĩ ĩĢä ěÁŅúä ġÁʼnőäŅ ÙäàŅĩĩġ ÁĢà ĩłäĢ Ŗł őĂä őĂĆŅà ÙäàŅĩĩġ Áʼn łÁŅő ĩù őĂä ěĆŪĆĢú ÁŅäÁ͡Ό ʼnÁűʼn `ÁŰ͠ `ʼn fflĂäū àĆà ÚĩĢőäġłěÁőä ĂÁŪĆĢú Á ʼnłÁŅä ÙäàŅĩĩġ ùĩŅ ūĂäĢ ĂäŅ łÁŅäĢőʼn Úĩġä őĩ ŪĆʼnĆő͡ ÙŖő Áʼn őĂĆʼn ĩÚÚŖŅʼn ĩĢěű ĩÚÚÁʼnĆĩĢÁěěű͡ ʼnĂä àäÚĆàäà őĂÁő őĂä ʼnłÁÚä őĂÁő Ćʼn ùŅääà Ŗł ūĩŖěà Ùä ÙäőőäŅ ʼnäŅŪäà ĆĢ ʼnĩġä ĩőĂäŅ ūÁű͠ Ăä ƉÁő ūÁʼn úŖőőäà ÁĢà Úĩġłěäőäěű ĩŪäŅĂÁŖěäà͡ ʼnőÁŅőĆĢú ūĆőĂ łÁŅő ĩù őĂä ÚĩġġĩĢ ÁŅäÁ őĂÁő ʼnĂä ĂÁà łŖŅÚĂÁʼnäà ùŅĩġ D#ffi͠ ĂĆʼn ŖʼnŖÁěěű ÚĩġłŅĆʼnäʼn ABOVE The terrazzo dining table top has a predominantly white base colour that complements the neutral tones of the apartment. ‡ ĩÚĆÁě ūĩŅėäŅ͡ `Ćʼnʼn fflĂäū͡ ĂÁʼn ÙääĢ ěĆŪĆĢú ĆĢ őĂĆʼn ùĩŖŅͿŅĩĩġ ƉÁő ʼnĆĢÚä ̢̠̞̞͠ ‡Ăä àäÚĆàäà őĩ àĩ Á ġÁĔĩŅ ŅäĢĩŪÁőĆĩĢ Áʼn őĂä ̢̞ͿűäÁŅͿĩěà ƉÁő ūÁʼn ʼnőÁŅőĆĢú őĩ ʼnĂĩū Ćőʼn Áúä and timed it with HDB’s Home HġłŅĩŪäġäĢő €ŅĩúŅÁġġä͠ gŪĩĢ #äʼnĆúĢ ÚÁġä ĂĆúĂěűͿ ŅäÚĩġġäĢàäà Ùű ĂäŅ ÙŅĩőĂäŅ ÁĢà Á úĩĩà ùŅĆäĢà͡ ūĂĩʼnä Ăĩġäʼn ūäŅä Áěʼnĩ àäʼnĆúĢäà Ùű őĂä ĂĩġäͿúŅĩūĢ łŅÁÚőĆÚä͠ ΋ĂäŅä ūÁʼn ÁÚőŖÁěěű Ģĩ Ģääà őĩ ěĩĩė ÁĢű ùŖŅőĂäŅ ùĩŅ ÁĢ ĆĢőäŅĆĩŅ àäʼnĆúĢäŅ͡ ÙŖő ĔŖʼnő őĩ ʼnÁőĆʼnùű ġűʼnäěù͡ H ʼnÚĩŖőäà ÁŅĩŖĢà ùĩŅ Á ÙĆő ÁĢà ʼnőĆěě äĢàäà Ŗł àäÚĆàĆĢú őĩ äĢúÁúä őĂäġ͡Ό ʼnĂä ʼnĂÁŅäʼn͠ fflŅäÁőĆŪä àĆŅäÚőĩŅ͡ ƒÁűġĩĢà ‡ĩĂ͡ ÁĢà ĆĢőäŅĆĩŅ ÁŅÚĂĆőäÚő͡ `ÁŰ͡ ÁłłŅĩÁÚĂäà őĂä łŅĩĔäÚő Ùű ŖĢàäŅʼnőÁĢàĆĢú őĂä ÚěĆäĢőΎʼn ěĆùäʼnőűěä ÁĢà łŅäùäŅäĢÚäʼn͠ ʼn W H O L I V E S H E R E A social worker and her dog HOME A four-room HDB flat at Serangoon North Avenue 1 SIZE 1,254 sq ft ID Ovon Design pte ltd www.ovon-d.com LEFT The television feature wall and console play up different textures and materials. The textured wall tiles are also practical and easy to maintain, especially with a dog in the house. photo Studio L’arc 81

ÁĢ äěĩĢúÁőäà ÚĩŅŅĆàĩŅ ʼnłÁÚä ěäÁàĆĢú àĆŅäÚőěű őĩ őĂä ġÁĆĢ äĢőŅÁĢÚä ĩù őĂä ƉÁő͡ ÙŖő ĆĢ őĂĆʼn ÚÁʼnä͡ Ćő Áěʼnĩ ĆĢÚěŖàäʼn Á ùÁĆŅěű ʼnĆŹäÁÙěä ÁŅäÁ ÙäʼnĆàä őĂä äŰĆʼnőĆĢú ÚĩŅŅĆàĩŅ͠ ʼn ÁĢ ÁŪĆà łĩőőäŅ͡ ʼnĂä ŅäńŖäʼnőäà ƒÁűġĩĢà ÁĢà `ÁŰ őĩ àäʼnĆúĢ őĂä ʼnłÁÚä Áʼn Á łĩőőäŅű Ģĩĩė͡ ūĂĆÚĂ ÚÁĢ Áěʼnĩ àĩŖÙěä Ŗł Áʼn Á ŅäěÁŰÁőĆĩĢ ÚĩŅĢäŅ ĩŅ ùĩŅ ÁààĆőĆĩĢÁě ʼnőĩŅÁúä͠ ©ĆőĂ őĂä ÁààĆőĆĩĢÁě ÁŅäÁʼn äĢÚěĩʼnäà Áʼn łÁŅő ĩù ĂäŅ ÁłÁŅőġäĢő͡ őĂä Ģäū ġÁĆĢ äĢőŅÁĢÚä ūÁʼn łŖʼnĂäà ĩŖőūÁŅàʼn ÁĢà őĂä äŰĆʼnőĆĢú őūĩͿʼnőäł ʼnőÁĆŅÚÁʼnä ĆĢ ùŅĩĢő ĩù őĂä ùĩŅġäŅ ġÁĆĢ äĢőŅÁĢÚä Ģĩū ěäÁàʼn őĩ őĂä àĆĢĆĢú ÁŅäÁ ĆĢʼnőäÁà͠ Ăä äěäŪÁőäà ƉĩĩŅ ěäŪäě Ăäěłʼn őĩ ŅäĆĢùĩŅÚä Á ʼnäĢʼnä ĩù ÁŅŅĆŪÁě ĆĢőĩ őĂä Ăĩġä łŅĩłäŅ͠ `ʼn fflĂäū ʼnłäĢàʼn ġĩʼnő ĩù her time at home in the dining ÁĢà ěĆŪĆĢú ÁŅäÁʼn͠ ʼn ʼnŖÚĂ͡ őĂä àäʼnĆúĢäŅʼn ÁěěĩÚÁőäà Á úäĢäŅĩŖʼn ƉĩĩŅ ÁŅäÁ őĩ őĂä őūĩ ʼnłÁÚäʼn͡ äĢěÁŅúĆĢú őĂäġ Ùű ĩłäĢĆĢú Ŗł ĩĢä ÙäàŅĩĩġ őĩ ÙäÚĩġä łÁŅő ĩù őĂä ěĆŪĆĢú Ņĩĩġ͠ ffiű ŅäÚĩĢƈúŖŅĆĢú őĂä ěÁűĩŖő͡ őĂä őūĩ ÙäàŅĩĩġʼnͿőŖŅĢäàͿġÁʼnőäŅ ÙäàŅĩĩġ Ģĩ ěĩĢúäŅ ĩłäĢ ĆĢőĩ őĂä àĆĢĆĢú ÁĢà ěĆŪĆĢú ÁŅäÁʼn͡ ūĂĆÚĂ ÚŅäÁőäʼn ÙäőőäŅ ʼnłÁőĆÁě àäƈĢĆőĆĩĢ ÁĢà äĢĂÁĢÚäʼn őĂä łŅĆŪÁÚű ùĩŅ őĂä ġÁʼnőäŅ ÙäàŅĩĩġ͠ Ăä ĢäŖőŅÁě ÚĩěĩŖŅ łÁěäőőä ĆĢ őĂä ěĆŪĆĢú ÁĢà àĆĢĆĢú ÁŅäÁ ʼnäőʼn őĂä őĩĢä ùĩŅ őĂä Ņäʼnő ĩù őĂä Ăĩġä͠ ΋H ūÁĢőäà Á ʼnĆġłěä ÁĢà łěÁĆĢ ĆĢőäŅĆĩŅ ūĆőĂ Á ÚĩĢʼnĆʼnőäĢő ÚĩěĩŖŅ łÁěäőőä͡ łÁŅőěű ʼnĩ őĂÁő H do not have to make too many ÚĂĩĆÚäʼn͡Ό ʼnĂä ÚÁĢàĆàěű ÁàġĆőʼn͠ ‡Ăä Áěʼnĩ łŅäùäŅʼn ġÁőőä ĩŪäŅ úěĩʼnʼnű ƈĢĆʼnĂäʼn͡ ūĂĆÚĂ äŰłěÁĆĢʼn őĂä ʼnäěäÚőĆĩĢ ĩù ěÁġĆĢÁőäʼn ÁĢà ƉĩĩŅ őĆěäʼn͠ ěě őĂä ÙŖĆěőͿĆĢ ÚÁÙĆĢäőʼn͡ àŅÁūäŅʼn ÁĢà ÚĩŖĢőäŅ őĩł ÁŅä One bedroom was opened up to become part of the living room. The spacious living and dining areas are where Miss Chew spends most of her time at home. 82

THE FLAT WAS GUTTED AND COMPLETELY OVERHAULED, STARTING WITH PART OF THE COMMON AREA THAT SHE HAD PURCHASED FROM HDB. 83

84

ěĩÚÁőäà ĩĢ ĩĢä ʼnĆàä ĩù őĂä ěĩĢú ÁĢà ʼnłÁÚĆĩŖʼn ėĆőÚĂäĢ͠ ĂĆʼn ěÁűĩŖő Ćʼn äƆÚĆäĢő ÁĢà ėääłʼn äŪäŅűőĂĆĢú ÚěäÁĢ ÁĢà ĢäÁő͠ Ăä ĢÁŪű ÙěŖä ʼnŖÙūÁű őĆěäʼn ĩĢ őĂä ÙÁÚėʼnłěÁʼnĂ ūäŅä ĆĢʼnłĆŅäà Ùű ĂäŅ ěĩŪä ùĩŅ őĂä ĩÚäÁĢ ÁĢà àĆŪĆĢú͠ ĩúäőĂäŅ ūĆőĂ Á ʼnŖÙőěä͡ űäő ÚĩĢőŅÁʼnőĆĢú ġŖʼnőÁŅà ÙÁÚėĆĢú ùĩŅ őĂä àŅÁūäŅʼn͡ őĂäʼnä ĆĢőŅĩàŖÚä Á őĩŖÚĂ ĩù ÁÚÚäĢő ÚĩěĩŖŅʼn őĩ őĂä łŅäàĩġĆĢÁĢőěű ġĩĢĩÚĂŅĩġÁőĆÚ ÚĩěĩŖŅ łÁěäőőä͠ gĢ őĂä ĩłłĩʼnĆőä ʼnĆàä ĩù őĂä ėĆőÚĂäĢ ūÁěě ěĆäʼn őĂä äĢőŅÁĢÚä őĩ őĂä Ģäū ġÁʼnőäŅ ÙäàŅĩĩġ͠ UŖŰőÁłĩʼnäà ÁúÁĆĢʼnő őĂä ěĩĢú äŰłÁĢʼnä ĩù ūĂĆőä ūÁěě Ćʼn Á ĢÁŪű ÙěŖä͡ ƉĩĩŅͿőĩͿÚäĆěĆĢú ʼněĆàĆĢú àĩĩŅ ūĆőĂ ʼnĩùő Úěĩʼnä mechanism that takes on an Áěġĩʼnő ÁŅő úÁěěäŅűͿěĆėä ńŖÁěĆőű͠ Ăä ÁÙʼnäĢÚä ĩù ÁĢű ŪĆʼnĆÙěä ƉĩĩŅ ÁĢà ÚäĆěĆĢú őŅÁÚėʼn ĩƅäŅʼn Á ʼněääė ÁěőäŅĢÁőĆŪä őĩ őĂä ŖÙĆńŖĆőĩŖʼn ʼněĆàĆĢú àĩĩŅ͠ ffiű ÚĩġÙĆĢĆĢú őūĩ äŰĆʼnőĆĢú ÙäàŅĩĩġʼn͡ ƒÁűġĩĢà ÁĢà `ÁŰ ūäŅä ÁÙěä őĩ ĆĢÚĩŅłĩŅÁőä Á ūÁěėͿĆĢ ūÁŅàŅĩÙä őĂÁő Ćʼn ÚĩĢĢäÚőäà őĩ őĂä äŰĆʼnőĆĢú ÁőőÁÚĂäà ÙÁőĂŅĩĩġ ūĆőĂĆĢ őĂä Ģäū ġÁʼnőäŅ ʼnŖĆőä͠ ĆġÙäŅͿ ěĩĩė ƉĩĩŅ őĆěäʼn ĆĢĔäÚő Á ʼnäĢʼnä ĩù ūÁŅġőĂ őĂÁő ÚĩġłěäġäĢő Á ŅäʼnőùŖě ʼnłÁÚä͠ Ăä ŅäĢĩŪÁőĆĩĢ őĩĩė ̟̠ ūääėʼn őĩ Úĩġłěäőä àŖä őĩ Á ʼnĂĩŅőÁúä ĩù ūĩŅėäŅʼn Áʼn Á ŅäʼnŖěő ĩù őĂä ÙÁÚėěĩú ĩù łŅĩĔäÚőʼn łĩʼnőͿłÁĢàäġĆÚ͠ Ăä Úĩʼnő ÚÁġä ĆĢ Áő ĔŖʼnő ŖĢàäŅ α̟̞̞̞̞̞͡ ÁĢà ʼnĂä ġĩŪäà ÙÁÚė ĆĢ aĩŪäġÙäŅ ̠̞̠̠͠ ΋ʼn őĂĆʼn łŅĩĔäÚő äĢőÁĆěäà Á ěĩő ĩù äěäġäĢőʼn őĂÁő ŅäńŖĆŅäà ÚŖʼnőĩġĆʼnÁőĆĩĢ͡ ūä ĂÁà őĩ äĢʼnŖŅä őĂÁő ūä ĂÁà Á őĂĩŅĩŖúĂ ŖĢàäŅʼnőÁĢàĆĢú ĩù őĂä ÚěĆäĢőΎʼn ÙŅĆäù ÁĢà Ģääàʼn ÚĩŖłěäà ūĆőĂ Á ÚÁŅäùŖě ʼnőŖàű ĩù őĂä äŰĆʼnőĆĢú łěÁĢ őĩ ʼnää Ăĩū ūä ÚÁĢ äĢĂÁĢÚä őĂä ʼnłÁőĆÁě łěÁĢĢĆĢú ÁĢà ġÁėä Ćő ġĩŅä äƆÚĆäĢő͡Ό `ÁŰ äŰłěÁĆĢʼn͠ ƒÁűġĩĢà Áààʼn͢ ΋Hő ūĩŖěà Ģĩő ĂÁŪä ÙääĢ łĩʼnʼnĆÙěä ūĆőĂĩŖő őĂä ÚěĆäĢőΎʼn ĩłäĢͿġĆĢàäà ÁłłŅĩÁÚĂ őĩūÁŅàʼn äŰłěĩŅĆĢú ŪÁŅĆĩŖʼn àäʼnĆúĢ ÁĢà ÚŖʼnőĩġĆʼnÁőĆĩĢ ĩłőĆĩĢʼn͠Ό LEFT The navy blue subway tiles on the backsplash were inspired by the homeowner’s love for the ocean and diving. RIGHT Having all the built-in cabinets, drawers and counter top on one side of the long and spacious kitchen keeps everything efficient and neat. OPPOSITE No detail was too minute for Raymond and Max, who elevated the front load washing machine to make loading laundry easier. 85

photography VERONICA TAY art direction NONIE CHEN TOP Combining two existing bedrooms into one makes it possible to introduce a walk-in wardrobe within the enlarged master suite. BELOW The navy blue, floor-to-ceiling sliding door that leads to the master bedroom imbues a sense of occasion to the crossing of the threshold into the private space. OPPOSITE Timber flooring gives the master bedroom a warm and cosy ambience. photos Studio L’arc 87

A modular sofa and customdesigned dining table on lockable wheels allow the couple the flexibility of reconfiguring the layout of the living and dining areas to suit different purposes. PERFECT MATCH The clients’ extensive brief, the placement of existing ÚĩěŖġĢʼn ÁĢà őĂä Áúä ĩù őĂä ƉÁő ġÁàä őĂĆʼn łŅĩĔäÚő Á challenging one. LYNN TAN ƈĢàʼn ĩŖő Ăĩū őĂä ÁŅÚĂĆőäÚő managed to address these requirements and problems to realise the potential of this home. 88

Banker, Shaun Lee and äÁőäŅű ĩūĢäŅ͡ ĢàŅäÁ ÁĢú ŪĆäūäà ̣̞ łŅĩłäŅőĆäʼn before purchasing this fourroom resale unit at Bukit Purmei ƒĩÁà͠ Ăä ÚĩŖłěä ėĢäū Ćő ūÁʼn the one because of the Mount ;ÁÙäŅ ŪĆäūʼn ÁĢà ĆĢőäŅäʼnőĆĢúěű͡ őĂä ĩŅĆúĆĢÁě͡ ̢̞ͿűäÁŅͿĩěà łĆĢė ġÁŅÙěä ƉĩĩŅĆĢú͠ Ăäű ĂÁà ʼnĩġä ʼnłäÚĆƈÚ requirements in their brief. Apart from retaining the existing łĆĢė ġÁŅÙěä ƉĩĩŅĆĢú͡ őĂäű ūÁĢőäà ÁĢ ĩłäĢ łěÁĢ őĂÁő ūĩŖěà maximise natural lighting and ÚŅĩʼnʼnͿŪäĢőĆěÁőĆĩĢ ūĆőĂĆĢ őĂä ěĩĢú ÁĢà ĢÁŅŅĩū ƉÁő͠ gőĂäŅ requirements included an äĢěÁŅúäà ġÁʼnőäŅ ÙäàŅĩĩġ ūĆőĂ ʼnäłÁŅÁőä ʼněääłĆĢú ÁĢà ūÁěėͿĆĢ ūÁŅàŅĩÙä ÁŅäÁʼn͡ Á ÙÁőĂőŖÙ ĆĢ the master bathroom, a multipurpose guest room that can also double up as a storage, äŰäŅÚĆʼnä ÁĢà ġÁĂĔĩĢú ÁŅäÁ͡ ÁĢ enclosed kitchen and a modern Guanyin altar. As Shaun is into pottery, Andrea is an avid reader and the couple loves to host 89

LEFT The view from the apartment was one of the things that the couple fell in love with at first sight. BELOW Beige wood tones in the walk-in wardrobe continue the sense of warmth conveyed by the pink marble floor. W H O L I V E S H E R E A couple in their 30s HOME A four-room HDB flat at Bukit Purmei Road SIZE 1,000 sq ft ID Metre Architects www.metre.sg family and friends and have a ūäÁėĢäʼnʼn ùĩŅ ʼnĂĩäʼn ÁĢà ÚěĩőĂäʼn͡ they also asked for a hosting space that can comfortably accommodate a party of eight, and ample storage for clothes, shoes, books and pottery. Despite the extensive brief, the couple refrained from prescribing a preferred style or compiling a mood boardsomething that many of the äĆúĂő àäʼnĆúĢ ƈŅġʼn őĂÁő őĂäű ġäő ūĆőĂ ĆĢʼnĆʼnőäà ĩĢ͠ Ăäű eventually decided to engage architect, Woon Chung Yen, founder and principal of Metre Architects. “Not only did his proposal meet our requirements most completely and uniquely, but more reassuringly, he appeared genuinely excited about, and inspired by the łŅĩĔäÚő͡Ό ʼnÁűʼn ‡ĂÁŖĢ͠ For Chung Yen, the fact that Shaun and Andrea did not Úĩġä őĩ ĂĆġ ūĆőĂ łŅäÚĩĢÚäĆŪäà BOTTOM The kitchen can be enclosed using slidingfolding glass panels that separate it from the living and dining areas or the bar counter, which can double up as a workspace. 90

A triangular cabinet in the walk-in wardrobe as a result of the geometry of the floor plan unintentionally creates a sculptural element.

The dynamics between the freestanding column and fixed glass panel enrich the spatial experience. OPPOSITE The choice of a green, marblelike tile cladding for the column complements the pink marble floor. 92

“NOT ONLY DID HIS PROPOSAL MEET OUR REQUIREMENTS MOST COMPLETELY AND UNIQUELY, BUT MORE REASSURINGLY, HE APPEARED GENUINELY EXCITED ABOUT, AND INSPIRED BY THE PROJECT.” – SHAUN LEE, HOMEOWNER ideas gleaned from internet images of apartments that they ūÁĢőäà ĂĆġ őĩ ŅäłěĆÚÁőä ūÁʼn ÁĢ indication that they understood that design is fundamentally bespoke. “They did not short circuit the design process by looking at existing solutions, but instead focused on the requirements, potential and problems. This gave us the opportunity to be truly creative ĆĢ ÚĩġĆĢú Ŗł ūĆőĂ Á àäʼnĆúĢ őĂÁő ūĩŖěà őŅÁĢʼnÚäĢà őĂäġä ÁĢà ʼnőűěä͡Ό Ăä äŰłěÁĆĢʼn͠ gĢä ĩù őĂä àäʼnĆúĢ ÚĩĢʼnőŅÁĆĢőʼn ūÁʼn Á łÁĆŅ ĩù columns located in the middle of the unit. Instead of trying to conceal them, Chung Yen chose to express them as freestanding columns by hacking and shifting ʼnäúġäĢőʼn ĩù őĂä äŰĆʼnőĆĢú ūÁěěʼn őĂÁő ūäŅä ÁőőÁÚĂäà őĩ őĂäʼnä columns. Detaching the columns ùŅĩġ őĂä ĩěà ūÁěěʼn úĆŪäʼn ŅĆʼnä őĩ Á ʼnŖÙěĆġĆĢÁě ÚĩŅŅĆàĩŅ ÙäőūääĢ őĂä ÚĩěŖġĢʼn ÁĢà őĂä Ģäū ūÁěěʼn͠ “This creates a sense of layering, Áʼn ūäěě Áʼn Á ÙŖƅäŅ ŹĩĢä ÙäőūääĢ the public (living and dining) 93

ABOVE A restrained colour palette throughout the apartment, including the bathrooms, creates a cohesive scheme. RIGHT A fixed glass panel visually connects the private and public spaces and fosters a sense of spatial expansion by revealing or concealing from view as one moves about the spaces. and private (master suite) zones within the apartment,” says Chung Yen. The incorporation ĩù őūĩ ƈŰäà úěÁʼnʼn łÁĢäěʼn ūĆőĂĆĢ őĂä ġÁʼnőäŅ ÙäàŅĩĩġ ÁĢà ūÁěėͿĆĢ ūÁŅàŅĩÙä ūÁěěʼn ÙäĂĆĢà őĂäʼnä őūĩ ÚĩěŖġĢʼn úĆŪäʼn őĂä ĆġłŅäʼnʼnĆĩĢ ĩù őĂä ÚĩěŖġĢʼn ĂÁŪĆĢú ÙääĢ àĆʼnłěÁÚäà ùŅĩġ őĂä ūÁěěʼn͠ 'ÁÚĂ ĩù őĂäʼnä úěÁʼnʼnͿÁĢàͿÚĩěŖġĢ àŖĩ ġÁű ŅäŪäÁě ĩŅ ÚĩĢÚäÁě űĩŖŅ ŪĆäū ùŅĩġ ĩŅ ĩù őĂä łŅĆŪÁőä ĩŅ łŖÙěĆÚ spaces, depending on where you are standing, thereby inducing a ʼnäĢʼnä ĩù ʼnłÁőĆÁě äŰłÁĢʼnĆĩĢ͠ A sense of the apartment’s łäŅĆłĂäŅÁě ūÁěěʼn ÁěĩĢú Ćőʼn ěäĢúőĂ ÁĢà àäłőĂ Ćʼn ĆġġäàĆÁőäěű apparent upon entering the home. This perception is conveyed through a series of ʼnłÁőĆÁě ěÁűäŅʼn͠ fflŅĩʼnʼnĆĢú őĂä őĂŅäʼnĂĩěà ÁĢà ěĩĩėĆĢú ʼnőŅÁĆúĂő ÁĂäÁà͡ Á ěĩū ʼnĂĩä ÚÁÙĆĢäő àäƈĢäʼn őĂä äĢőŅÁĢÚä ùĩűäŅ ūĂĆěä ĆĢőŅĩàŖÚĆĢú őĂä ƈŅʼnő ĩù ġÁĢű ěÁűäŅʼn͠ Ăä ʼnäÚĩĢà ěÁűäŅ Ćʼn Á łĩŅőÁě ùĩŅġäà Ùű Á ÙäÁġ ÚĩĢĢäÚőĆĢú őĂä őūĩ ÚĩěŖġĢʼn͠ Ăä ūÁěě őĩ ĩĢä ĩù őĂä ÙäàŅĩĩġʼn ūÁʼn àäġĩěĆʼnĂäà őĩ ÚŅäÁőä ÁĢ ĩłäĢ͡ ġŖěőĆͿłŖŅłĩʼnä Ņĩĩġ őĂÁő ÚÁĢ Ùä Úěĩʼnäà ĩƅ ŖʼnĆĢú Á ÚŖŅőÁĆĢ͠ ĂĆʼn ùĩŅġʼn Á őĂĆŅà ěÁűäŅ͠ Turning right from the main entrance, yet another ʼnäŅĆäʼn ĩù ʼnłÁőĆÁě ěÁűäŅʼn Ćʼn ŅäŪäÁěäà͠ Ăä ƈŅʼnő Ćʼn Á Ģäū ÙÁŅ ÚĩŖĢőäŅ őĂÁő őÁėäʼn őĂä łěÁÚä ĩù őĂä àäġĩěĆʼnĂäà ʼnőĩŅä Ņĩĩġ͡ ùĩěěĩūäà Ùű őūĩ ʼnäőʼn ĩù ʼněĆàĆĢúͿùĩěàĆĢú úěÁʼnʼn łÁĢäěʼn őĂÁő ʼnäłÁŅÁőä őĂä ėĆőÚĂäĢ ùŅĩġ őĂä ěĆŪĆĢúͭàĆĢĆĢú ÁĢà őĂä űÁŅà ŅäʼnłäÚőĆŪäěű͠ Ăä ŅäĢĩŪÁőĆĩĢ őĩĩė ʼnĆŰ ġĩĢőĂʼn ÁĢà őĂä ÚĩŖłěä ġĩŪäà into their new home in March 2023. The cost came up to about α̟̠̣̞̞̞͡ äŰÚěŖàĆĢú ùŖŅĢĆőŖŅä ÁĢà furnishings. Shaun and Andrea appreciate how Chung Yen úŖĆàäà őĂäġ ÁěĩĢú őĂä ūÁű ŪäŅű ΋ĩŅúÁĢĆÚÁěěűΌ͠ ĢàŅäÁ ÚĩġġäĢőʼn͢ ΋Ăä Ăĩġä ĩƅäŅʼn Á úěĆġłʼnä ĩù ūĂĩ ūä ÁŅä ÁĢà Ćő Áěʼnĩ ŅäƉäÚőʼn ūĂĩ ūä úŅäū ĆĢőĩ ūĂĆěä ÚŅäÁőĆĢú it. Chung Yen has made us see and move within the house in a Úĩġłěäőäěű àĆƅäŅäĢő ūÁű ùŅĩġ ūĂÁő ūä äŰłäÚőäà ūĂäĢ ūä ÙĩŖúĂő Ćő͠ ©ä ÁÙʼnĩěŖőäěű ěĩŪä Ćő͠Ό For Chung Yen, he is guided Ùű őĂä łĂĆěĩʼnĩłĂű őĂÁő ΋àäʼnĆúĢ ʼnĂĩŖěà Úĩġä őĂŅĩŖúĂ Ŗʼn ÁĢà Ģĩő ùŅĩġ ŖʼnΌ͠ Dä ÙäěĆäŪäʼn őĂÁő with a thorough understanding ĩù őĂä ÚěĆäĢőΎʼn ÙŅĆäù ÚĩŖłěäà ūĆőĂ ÁĢ ĆĢͿàäłőĂ ÁĢÁěűʼnĆʼn ĩù őĂä ƉĩĩŅ łěÁĢ͡ őĂä àäʼnĆúĢ ʼnĩěŖőĆĩĢ ūĆěě łŅäʼnäĢő Ćőʼnäěù ĆĢőŖĆőĆŪäěű through this synthesis.

photography VERONICA TAY art direction KRISTY QUAH The master bathroom was extended towards the kitchen and the enlarged footprint now accommodates a new bathtub, something that the couple had gotten accustomed to during their time in Los Angeles. A Heliograf Light Soy pendant fish lamp serves as a reminder of Andrea’s stint in Japan. 95

SING YOUR WAY HOME LYNN TAN gets up close and personal with Singapore Idol runner-up Jonathan Leong, and digital marketer, Jeneen Goh, in their cosy, modern luxe home. Jeneen opted for a textured wall in the living and dining areas to create visual interest without being overly heavy or busy.

98