Tag: residences
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Why this Sentosa Cove house was wrapped in charred black timber
Architect Pan Yi Cheng used shou sugi ban, the Japanese technique of charring timber, to transform an ageing waterfront bungalow into a calmer, more cohesive home.
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Shopping in Paris: The Saint-Germain homeware and design shops worth visiting
Skip the usual souvenirs and browse hand-blown glass, porcelain, textiles, antiques and decorative objects across this historic Left Bank neighbourhood.
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Why this Jakarta house has almost no visible windows
Designed by Indonesian architect Andra Matin, this bold black house in Bintaro uses narrow openings, greenery and clever spatial planning to bring in light and air while preserving the homeowner’s privacy.
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From Niseko to Eunos: How a snowboarding trip inspired this Singapore home
A stay at Suiboku in Japan left a lasting impression on Joshua Choo and Marilyn Lim, who later drew on its warmth, raw textures and understated design for their four-bedroom apartment.
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Can one speaker really replace a hi-fi system? We test five premium models
Bang & Olufsen, Bowers & Wilkins, Devialet, Naim and Sonus Faber take different approaches to the all-in-one speaker – from discreet furniture piece to unapologetic showstopper.
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Years after working together, three former colleagues reunited to design a home in Singapore
Their shared history and easy rapport allowed the house to evolve naturally, resulting in light-filled spaces designed for gatherings, everyday comfort and the family’s treasured belongings.
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She returned to her childhood neighbourhood in Chiang Mai to restore a house from her past
For designer Narisa Watananun, reviving Little House Chiang Mai was as much about memory and place as it was about interiors.
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A childhood connection to Bali shaped this tropical home near Ubud
Singapore-based architect Livina Cali drew on Balinese pavilions, local materials and the surrounding subak landscape to create Rumah Subak as a home for the present – and eventually, retirement.
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How Australian-inspired design comes to life in Surabaya, Indonesia
The owner wanted the openness and honesty of Australian architecture, but building in tropical Surabaya demanded a different response. Architect Giovanni Gunawan blended the best of both worlds in a home centred on privacy, family living and the climate.
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Julian Koh and the family story behind Singapore furniture brand Commune
Behind Commune is Koda, a family manufacturing business that has spent decades making furniture for global names. Now, Julian Koh is using that legacy to shape a distinctly Asian design language.
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