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A multi-brand showroom turned art gallery, ROOMS condenses what all new homeowners need into one luxurious, aesthetically pleasing space.

Unlike similar showrooms that segregate vendors into individual cubicles, the space is reimagined into a borderless environment that engages visitors and naturally guides them onward – akin to tributaries flowing into a single lively river without question. The meandering seamless layout gives rise to a sense of curiosity too, as it allows tiny glimpses of one area from the other using the blend of both opaque and translucent surfaces...

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In the flurry of picture-perfect homes where nothing strays from its place is a walk-up apartment that rejects the notion of perfection. Home to a young couple, this flat celebrates the raw, natural beauty of the materials used to construct it.

A distinctive structural column stripped of its paint and plaster is left exposed, and welcomed like a valuable artwork in a gallery. Only walls that were essential remain, leaving only grand, dark wood veneer sliding doors separating the private rooms from the expansive social area. In spots not taken over by the warm grey microcement floor and...

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Coulisse Heir

Hair salons are often thought of as wide, open spaces with little privacy; but not Coulisse Heir. Designed with privacy in mind, each customer gets ushered into their own organically shaped pod for an exclusive experience dipped in luxury and comfort. The reception is made of a muted...

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Cocoon

Not merely a signifier of rest and change, a cocoon is also a cosy retreat for the inhabitant. Inspired by the cocoon, this home represents exactly that for the homeowners looking for a spot to escape into. To create their personal hideaway, a warm grey palette coupled with...

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First Story

Upon first glance, First Story is a café, roastery, and event space made for quiet reflection, learning, and community interactions. At the same time, it is also a local social enterprise that employs people with disabilities and special needs — which meant that the coffeehouse...

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18 Thomson

Family is the crux of many Asian families and that rings true for the owners of 18 Thomson. Countless beautiful childhood memories were made here and when the opportunity to take over their late grandparents’ home arose, the owners saw it as the perfect location to raise...

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UAS L1

The beginning of most adventures is frequently fraught with challenges. As a reminder that they do not have to be, the admissions-cum-reception office of the University of the Arts (UAS) is designed to be as bright and inviting to the new generation of aspiring artists as...

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Chengdu Bowl

As a restaurant that serves up authentic Sichuan cuisine, Chengdu Bowl’s flagship store needed a makeover that strongly echoed its rich heritage. The new look was a refresh in every sense of the word. The interior pays homage to Sichuan’s captivating landscape...

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Numb

Located in Marina One, Numb offers traditional Sichuan dishes with a contemporary twist. The restaurant’s design not only takes reference from Chinese culture and the fiery and bold flavours of its cuisine but also draws inspiration from the geology of...

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Lightverse

To the uninitiated, Lightverse may seem like a mere lighting showroom that houses three brands - Glos, Artilux, and Vio - but much like the multiverse, it holds much more. It is a realm of infinite possibilities each with its own reality. It explores the relationship between...

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Sky Pavillion

Boasting ample space and a panoramic view of the city, this top-floor penthouse is the embodiment of contemporary luxury. It paints this picture through its use of materials and clean aesthetic aided by the clever manipulation of natural light that shines in freely...

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Riverina

Designed for a big family, this semi-detached house was refreshed and fashioned to be a tropical oasis amidst the fast-paced metropolis that is Singapore. It is a refuge where a relaxing ambience takes charge and time slows down...

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Hue

With a striking blue facade and an oxidised turquoise metal door along a bustling stretch of restaurants in Jalan Besar is HUE, a newly established Thai fusion restaurant. Its bold exterior belies the neutral colour palette it has, with pops of colour appearing in various...

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Oliver

With neutral colours as its base, this office blends various colours and patterns to create an artistic modern vintage environment deeply inspired by culture and diversity. Each area boasts its own theme, its own personality, and its own surreal space...

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Arcane

Being a company that unlocks the potential of blockchains and Web3, it is only natural for the space to reflect the future of technology. At a glance, the office is bright and welcoming, with futuristic elements and NFT displays scattered throughout...

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Ark Liv

Just as there are different types of sports, there are athletes with varying body types and Ark Liv celebrates that. Embodying social diversity, equity, and inclusive, the all-female gym is a safe and private space for all women - evident in the walled-up...

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Fit Bloc

Whoever said exercise could not possibly be fun has never ventured into the world of rock climbing. Designed with fun and vibrancy at its core, Fit Bloc’s latest bouldering gym at Depot Height features vivid colours and strong shapes. They are not only evident...

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Yeast Side @ Uptown Farrer

Bakery by day, bar by night. Yeast Side’s new storefront located on the ground floor provides the added advantage of a glass facade decked with vinyl stickers of the brand name emblazoned in bright, cheery yellow that attracts attention in the best way...

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Oaks Coffee Co

Along a busy stretch of shops that exudes old-timey charm is Oaks Coffee Co, a small cafe that stands out with its modern branding and teal facade. The angular space is separated into small, odd-shaped sections to break away from the...

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Amber 45

Derived from a Chinese idiom, 千山万水meaning 'thousands of mountains and rivers', this space is influenced by exactly what its name suggests. The scenic view is recreated through the use of natural stones and a wave-like wall...

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Open Grounds

Open grounds is a co-learning school that provides design and programming courses for professionals. To complement the school's niche in design and programming, the overall design and layout of Open Grounds...

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Ark Move

Boldly designed, Ark Move's two-storied gym along Serangoon Road subverts the design expectation of fitness studios while livening up the environment with its rich jewel tones that also functions as crisp lines of demarcation between station...

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Forest Woods 9

The chance to enjoy a respite in the woods is not one offered to many, but clearly with some creativity, it is possible to emulate that experience within your adobe. The feeling of being towered by evergreens is replicated through the...

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Little Rogue Coffee

Inspired by the bustling coffee scene in Australia, Little Rogue Coffee was established as a family hideaway for the community in Katong. The cafe gives off feelings of a home outside a home - homely with concrete floors and warm lighting, decorated...

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The Ride Side

Born of a love of surf skating and snowboarding the owners share with their customers, The Ride Side is a store that not only sells merchandise but also organises ski and snowboarding trips. Their passion is apparent from the warm wood half-pipe...

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87 Redhill Close

A home is more than just a physical space for dwelling - it represents a place of rest, a place of comfort, and a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life outside. A 4-bedroom HDB unit located at its namesake, the space is an urban sanctuary for...

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Culture Spoon

Culture Spoon is a charming multi-concept kitchen that features F&B pop-ups and a rotating menu. Nature is the inspiration for the design of this space. The use of mixture of naturally occurring materials and finishes such as stone, cement, wood and greenery..

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Yeast Side

An experimental food venture that fuses the business owners' love of gastronomy and mixology, Yeast Side is a cosy, double-storey space encased in panels of clear glass and slabs of concrete. The first floor features a cement screed bar counter with...

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Alchemist

Alchemist's new flagship store marks their first foray into a brick-and-mortar cafe that includes an in-house roastery, as well as dine-in tables and chairs. Many of their coffee outposts are designed to place all emphasis on their coffee. The design of their...

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Mian Jia Noodle Bar

Anybody who has made a bowl of piping hot 'la mian' (Chinese hand-pulled noodles) will understand that preparing this seemingly simple dish is an art form that requires perfecting the many steps it consists of. It was only natural that the art of making these ...

Sol Acres

In most people's minds, the ideal home is almost always to have a space that allows them to rest and rejuvenate, and to be able to partake in activities they love. In the case of Sol Ares, the owners wanted a place to reflect their multifaceted...

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Megastrike

Majority of corporate offices tend to favour practicality over aesthetic - thin drab carpets, lifeless white walls, and a lacklustre colour palette of white, grey, and black. Megastrike was designed to steer clear from your typical office...

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King George’s Ave

The deft interplay of light and dark, neutral tones and colour accents, as well as textures transform this unit form an apartment into a "madbitat" for the soul. The living room is divided into three different areas: an intimate...

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AMLT

Armed with a tongue-in-cheek humour and a sleek storefront, AMLT plays on the word 'malt', the base ingredient for brewing beer and is the acronym of 'ang moh liang teh", a Singaporean-Chinese slang for beer that directly...

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Three Blind Pigs

In the United States, illegal drinking dens called speakeasy bars, were made popular where code words first had to be provided before patrons were allowed entry into the establishments. Those places, nicknamed 'blind pigs'...

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25 High Park Residences

Playing on the client's name, Nicholas, Niche House was created to reflect his heart and soul, as well as to provide a haven from the hustle and bustle of the city. With a minimalist theme in mind, this cosy apartment strikes a fine...

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31 High Park Residences

For some, making the transition from one comfort zone to another can highly daunting. But in the case of Highpark. this task is made simple by making the common area look as cosy and as inviting as it can be, especially for a homeowner who...

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