This 2,356sqf split-level condominium apartment in Pandan Valley was “dated and falling apart”, according to the new owners when they first acquired it. They sought out Architology for a complete renovation, fusing a concrete-heavy industrial style and a hotel-inspired take on luxury.
The couple’s only request was wood flooring, which they love and had lived with in the United States before returning here to settle with their young children.
Sliding slatted screens by the window draw the eye away from the lacklustre view and frame the cosy library in the living room.
Refined walnut veneer makes a big statement when paired with bare concrete in the dining room, which features a dining set from Commune Home.
In the bedroom, what used to be part of the balcony that connected with the room next door is now absorbed into the interior floor plan. Its petite size lends itself perfectly to a reading nook where a deep chaise longue contributes to a private corner.
In the master bathroom, the wet and dry areas are defined by the use of tiled and timber flooring respectively.
The owners of this 1,700sqf three-bedroom maisonette in Serangoon wanted it to have a minimalist, industrial theme with a colour scheme of grey, black and white. To help realise this, they engaged designer Raymond Seow of Free Space Intent, who went further in creating a more “personality-suited” home for the couple.
An edgy element of the home are the hooks that were used to create "feature ceilings". Installed in a grid-like fashion, the hooks allow the homeowners to personalise how their light fixtures are hung and displayed.
In order to achieve a more spacious layout on the first floor, Raymond removed the kitchen wall and reduced the size of the adjacent bedroom (now a store room). This gives the feel of a larger kitchen and dining area and, in turn, enhances the sense of minimalism.
Hooks and snaking light cables on the ceiling continute to make a statement in the master bathroom.