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Monocot Reimagines an HDB Apartment as a Minimalist Sanctuary
Designer Dan Chan of Monocot has transformed a conventional Singapore HDB apartment into an urban hideaway defined by concrete, timber and light
Distinct Voices, Shared Language
The fourth edition of Emerge @ Find, a design showcase held as part of Singapore Design Week and curated by Supermama’s Edwin Low and Design Anthology’s own Suzy Annetta, brought together 76 emerging designers from across Asia Pacific
Hyphen Architects’ House of Rain Rediscovers Tropical Living
Architect Chih Wen’s House of Rain redefines tropical living, inviting wind, sun and rain into a restored 1950s home
A Home at the Intersection of Fashion and Design
Guided by a design philosophy shaped by his fashion roots, Jasper Goh of Ascend Design conceived The Bahru House to be a textural, tonal space characterised by natural stone, warm timber and shades of green
The New Dame in the ‘Grand Dame’
Hui Designs has created a bistro within the National Museum of Singapore that expresses cultural, material and spatial nuance
Aesop’s Collaboration with Other Matter Arrives in Singapore
A trio of Aesop stores in Singapore pay homage to the brand’s Geranium Leaf Body Care range this month, in an ongoing collaboration with Melbourne design studio Other Matter, coinciding with Singapore Design Week
Timeless Elegance at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands
The redesign of the Marina Bay Sands guestrooms and suites is marked by attention to the smallest detail.
Emerge in Focus: In Conversation with Curators Edwin Low and Suzy Annetta
In the lead up to the 2025 edition of Southeast Asian design showcase Emerge, taking place as part of Singapore Design Week, curators Edwin Low and Suzy Annetta reflect on the region’s design landscape and Emerge’s place in it
This Singapore Home Epitomises Quiet Reflection
A highly intentional intervention by design studio Authors has transformed this modest HDB apartment in Singapore into a space that celebrates the calm passing of time
A Singaporean Apartment that Evokes Warmth and Nostalgia
Barebones Studio reconfigured this 1970s apartment to open the space, and used a nature-inspired palette to create a sense of warmth and calm. Creative director Eleven See tells us more
This Family Home Blends Danish Design with Tropical Living
Monocot Studio and William Lau Architects demonstrate a restrained, thoughtful approach in this Singapore family home, where natural materials meet Danish furniture in a space environment rooted in craft and simplicity
Plant Life
L Architects transformed a petite apartment into a biophilic space inspired by Singapore’s parks of yore
This Designer’s Home Reflects an Evolving Relationship with Space
In Singapore, this 120-square-metre apartment belonging to designer Natalie Cheung of interior and architectural design practice Medium Specific reflects a quiet, carefully considered approach that prioritises adaptability and subtle material expression.
This Singapore Apartment Prizes Space and Materiality
Brewin Design Office’s concept for the home of a well-travelled professional creates an open, fluid space that maximises both functionality and natural light
An Industrial Building Becomes an Onyx-Clad Vaulting Facility
An adaptive reuse project by Monolab Studio has transformed an old warehouse into one of the world’s highest-capacity vault facilities for precious metals
Yabu Pushelberg Creates a Lush Sanctuary at Raffles Sentosa
The beloved brand marks a new chapter with its second Singapore outpost on the vacation island of Sentosa
A Contemporary Singaporean Courtyard Home
In Singapore, the Plumeria Courtyard House by K2LD creates a beautiful sanctuary on a tightly contained site
Maison Boulud Brings Mediterranean Coastal Charm to Singapore
Joyce Wang Studio has crafted a cosy waterfront restaurant inspired by the French Riviera
The Standard Hotel Makes its Singapore Debut
With interiors by prolific local studio Ministry of Design, The Standard, Singapore brings local flavour and nostalgic touches to the celebrated brand’s first property in the Lion City
Tanjong Beach Club: Singapore’s Celebrated Beach Club Reopens with a Fresh Look
The iconic Singapore beach club’s renovation by Akin Atelier retains the same beloved spirit with a vibrant Palm Beach feel