Home Tour: A ‘People’s Park Complex’ inspired 4-room HDB in Tampines

To call this 4-room Tampines HDB flat unique would be a profound understatement. Designed by Studio Super Safari, this Singapore-themed HDB flat is nothing short of a cultural love letter, transforming an ordinary living space into an extraordinary celebration of local heritage and global wanderlust.

The moment you step inside, the home feels like a meticulously curated museum of Singaporean culture. Conceived by couple Albert and Agnes, the space brims with local paraphernalia and custom-made shelves and furniture that pay homage to iconic Singaporean landmarks. Every corner tells a story, every design element sparks conversation, creating a living narrative that goes far beyond conventional interior design.

Eclectic HDB flat

While the communal areas burst with Singaporean references, the bedrooms offer a contrasting journey through the homeowners’ favorite global destinations. Santorini’s crisp whites and blues, Japan’s minimalist elegance, and Madagascar’s lush wilderness each find representation in these personal sanctuaries, turning the Tampines HDB flat into a global passport of memories.

"We created an eclectic design that combines Peranakan style in the living, dining and kitchen area with the different travel themes for the three bedrooms. The common corridor becomes a time capsule of sorts which takes the owners to different parts of the world," says Studio Super Safari.

Home: 4-room HDB flat in Tampines
Size: 93 sqm
Who Lives Here: A couple with their children
Interior Design: Studio Super Safari

Inspired by People’s Park Complex

The living room’s shelf is a playful architectural homage to The People’s Park Complex, dressed in vibrant yellow, lime, and red. Comprising five “storeys” with individual niches, it provides a dynamic display space for the couple’s cherished knick-knacks, transforming storage into storytelling.

Singapore-themed furniture and decor

Seating becomes an art form in this Singapore-themed HDB flat. Forget conventional sofas – here, plastic chairs reminiscent of local coffee shops and cushions adorned with beloved local delicacies like ang ku kueh and pineapple tarts take center stage. A display shelf cleverly designed as a map of Singapore takes pride of place, with Pulau Ubin highlighted as the meaningful location of the couple’s wedding.

Dining area turned corridor

The dining area defies traditional expectations, metamorphosing into a minimalist corridor featuring a low coffee table and cushion seating. This transitional space leads to the bedroom wings, each a portal to a different global experience.

Custom coffee table

A custom-made concrete coffee table by Dennis Quek from The Half Half Studio features the iconic Dragon Playground rendered in intricate mosaic tiles – a nostalgic touch that bridges past and present.

Peranakan-style kitchen

A Peranakan-styled kitchen adds another layer of cultural richness. Patterned tiles adorn the walls, while old-school elements like patterned glass sliding doors and traditional ventilation blocks evoke a sense of architectural heritage.

Santorini vibes bedroom

Each bedroom becomes a distinct narrative. The master bedroom channels Santorini with its deep blue and white palette, featuring graceful archways and curved corners that echo the Greek island’s distinctive architecture.

Jungle-themed children’s room

The children’s bedroom transforms into a miniature Ranomafana National Park, complete with a treehouse bed frame, wooden swing, and a cozy reading nook nestled beneath the loft bed.

Japanese Ryokan inspired study room

The study, styled as a Japanese ryokan, provides a serene workspace with an elevated platform that doubles as ingenious storage, embodying the home’s ethos of multifunctional design.

More than just a living space, this Tampines HDB flat is a testament to personal creativity, cultural celebration, and the art of storytelling through design. It proves that a home can be simultaneously deeply personal and universally inspiring.