Oblivion Lab Crafts a Sculptural Sanctuary in Eastern Singapore

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

This 113-square-metre home near Bedok Reservoir is a meditative collaboration between its homeowners and Oblivion Lab — an eco-brutalist sanctuary shaped by raw materials, light and the rituals of everyday life. Inspired by the structural clarity of Tadao Ando and Le Corbusier, the apartment embraces exposed surfaces, monolithic forms and a palette of wood, microcement and stone. A large piece of rock marks the threshold, setting the tone for a space that feels carved rather than constructed. Throughout the apartment, sound, art and tactility converge: a curated Sonos system washes the rooms with gentle spatial audio, while books, Asian artefacts and collected artworks lend emotional depth to the minimalist architecture. Balancing the sculptural and the soulful, the home feels both contemporary and personal.

Images by Marcus Lim