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A Courtyard House by Neri&Hu
Designed by multidisciplinary practice Neri&Hu, this Singapore home reinterprets the traditional typology of a Chinese courtyard house in a new modern form that pays homage to the family’s matriarch
Raw Art at GOHO
At new Singapore restaurant GOHO, an immersive space for elevated yet accessible kaiseki dining, OWIU Design has created a moody yet reinvigorating space for enjoying a contemporised form of the cuisine
A Highly Functional, Flexible Penthouse
Craftsmen Studio used a series of intelligent insertions and multipurpose features to amplify the usability of this penthouse in Singapore
A Family Apartment with Room to Grow
Designed by local firm Right Angle Studio, this Singapore apartment at the top of a lush hill combines large open-plan volumes with simple, Japanese-inspired interiors. Here co-founders Alex and Jay Liu tell us more about the project
Experience Joie De Vivre at Claudine
At Claudine, London-based Nice Projects has fashioned a striking French restaurant within a former chapel. Taking cues from the visual language of traditional brasseries, the handsome hideaway is intimately connected to its lush setting in Dempsey Hill
A Textural, Tranquil Singapore Home
Design studio TE-EL transformed this apartment into an open-plan home with a monochrome scheme that is enhanced by contrasting textures and plenty of natural light
A Well Composed Home
Monocot Studio shaped a semi-detached house in Singapore into this refined assemblage of clean forms and fluid spaces
Irreverent Cocktail Bar Nemesis Opens on Duxton Hill
Tucked away in a conservation shop house on Duxton Hill, cocktail bar Nemesis gives new meaning to the phrase ‘a cheeky drink’. Here, Leong Hon Kit of Wynk Collaborative tells us more about the project
Neptune is an Easy Breezy Neighbourhood Spot
Realised by Hui Designs, Neptune’s refreshing, porous design makes it an exciting new urban marker in Singapore’s Katong district
A Placid Place
Singapore-based shed studio has transformed the once siloed spaces of this dual-key apartment into a series of practical, peaceful pockets that suit its residents’ lifestyles
A Rustic Tap Room in Singapore
Located in Singapore’s Geylang neighbourhood, American Taproom is Hmlet Interiors' modern take on a rustic beer and whiskey bar. Here, interior designer Amelia Koo tells us more about her approach to bringing modern elements into the bar while maintaining its industrial roots
Trapeze Rec. Club Emphasises Wellness and Play
Designed by Parable, Trapeze Rec. Club is a new holistic fitness and wellness club in Singapore that breaks the mould of traditional wellness centres
Design Meets Literature at Set of Six
New Singaporean cocktail parlour Set of Six was designed by Evgeniya Lazareva of Hot Design Folks to capture the sense of seafaring adventure in Joseph Conrad's namesake collection of short stories
An Inviting Bakery in a Converted Convent
A bakery, kitchen and specialty coffee bar designed by TERRE, Dough layers historic elements with modern elegance
A Lesson in Framing
In Singapore, L Architects refreshed this family apartment by using a language of symmetry, lightness, moderation and clarity to emphasise the lush surroundings of the iconic Arcadia condominium
Take a Seat at Park Bench Deli
Beloved Telok Ayer takeout spot Park Bench Deli has re-emerged with a vibrant redesign that encourages interaction with both locals and the local context. Dean Chew of local firm DRAWN. shares more about his approach to the project
Brasserie Clos Pasoh Opens on Bukit Pasoh Road
Designed by studio hba, newly opened brasserie Clos Pasoh reflects both Singaporean and French sensibilities, with original elements of the heritage shophouse combining with tropical touches and plenty of greenery
Biophilia in a Bank
Ministry of Design (MOD) has created a ‘Banking Conservatory’, a lush oasis for Citibank in the centre of Singapore’s bustling Orchard Road
A Home Office with Room for Restoration
Jay and Alex Liu of Singapore’s Right Angle Studio transformed this petite home office into a four-part space conducive to both mental well-being and productivity. We spoke to the designers to find out more about this unique response to the new norm of living and working from home
Interaction is at the Heart of This Home
In designing this apartment in Singapore’s Tiong Bahru district, interior designer Glenn Toh of EightyTwo brought down existing walls to create an open, fluid layout that encourages interaction and a sense of movement. Here Toh shares more about his overall approach