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Discover Singapore through the eyes of Design Anthology’s editors with our archive of stories from the city
Drawing on inspiration from brutalism and mid-century modernism, Oblivion Lab has transformed a typical Singapore apartment into a monolithic yet soulful home shaped by light and the rituals of daily life
Yusof Ishak House has been reimagined by design architect Erik L’Heureux as a net zero-energy building, while paying homage to the iconic commons hub’s historic identity
This Singapore apartment, designed by multidisciplinary studio Sujonohun, was crafted around some of the owner’s favourite art pieces, pulling colours and thematic inspiration into the surrounding architecture and furniture to create a cohesive and sumptuous home
One of Singapore’s oldest hotels has undergone a multi-year transformation, with a refreshed design that pays homage to both heritage and innovation
The new Pañpuri store in Singapore’s Takashimaya shopping centre pays homage to the country’s national flower, and invites visitors on a deeply sensory journey
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
Hui Designs has created a bistro within the National Museum of Singapore that expresses cultural, material and spatial nuance
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
The redesign of the Marina Bay Sands guestrooms and suites is marked by attention to the smallest detail.
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
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
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
L Architects transformed a petite apartment into a biophilic space inspired by Singapore’s parks of yore
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.
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 adaptive reuse project by Monolab Studio has transformed an old warehouse into one of the world’s highest-capacity vault facilities for precious metals
The beloved brand marks a new chapter with its second Singapore outpost on the vacation island of Sentosa
In Singapore, the Plumeria Courtyard House by K2LD creates a beautiful sanctuary on a tightly contained site
Joyce Wang Studio has crafted a cosy waterfront restaurant inspired by the French Riviera
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
The iconic Singapore beach club’s renovation by Akin Atelier retains the same beloved spirit with a vibrant Palm Beach feel
New restaurant Magpie serves ‘borderless soul food’ in a streetside Tiong Bahru spot designed by local studio Drawn
Studio Metanoia created this home for one of its own designers. The creative freedom that comes from this kind of collaboration resulted in a brutalist-inspired space that’s at once striking, stark and sensitive
Ming Architects employed the leitmotif of curves to bring interest, natural light and a sense of lightness into this inter-terrace plot
Anto Pizza E Aperitivi brings the Italian cultural mainstay to a Singaporean shophouse in Chinatown