Home & Decor - November 2023

THE DINING ROOM EDITION
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N O V E M B E R
CONTENTS
FEATURES
S P E C I AL C OV E R A G E F O R
T H I S D E S I G N E D I T I O N
08
FIT FOR THE FAMILY
Find the perfect
dining table to enrich
your life and home.
16
ELEVATED DINING
An extendable dining
table is a game-
changer catering to
the evolving needs
and lifestyles for
modern living, thanks
to its versatility
and multifunctional
features.
22
A SLAB OF NATURE
Looking to embrace
slow living? Live edge
wood slabs bring
a touch of nature
indoors, presenting as
nature’s masterpiece
in the home.
26
THE NEW HUB
Interior designer
Nikki Hunt explains
why it’s important to
invest in a beautiful
dining room.
16
SHOPPING
30
WHAT’S IN
Take a look at
the latest home
accessories and
appliances on the
market.
31
30
2

37
SPOTLIGHT
Stefano Boeri on the
importance of ensuring
there is lush greenery
in high-rise homes.
42
PROPERTY
HDB or condo? What
should your ﬁrst home
be? Find out how to
decide and what to
consider here.
06
EDITOR’S NOTE
07
HD.COM.SG
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FINISHING NOTE
37
The Green Man
Vertical is the way for
home gardens to go in
the near future.
DESIGN
I D E A S AN D I N S P I R AT I O N F R O M
T H O S E I N T H E K N OW
30
3

82
HAND IN HAND
The interior designer
was very proactive
in engaging the lady
homeowner who
used to be in the
fashion industry
throughout the entire
design process.
90
AN ELEGANT
ESCAPE
Slim details, curved
lines, and wood
surfaces give this
apartment in Sentosa
Cove a cosy and
modern setting.
98
JOYFUL PRESENCE
A couple embraces
maximalism with
bold colours, shapes,
and textures in their
three-room HDB flat.
108
LIFE AND ART
This three-bedroom
apartment in Madrid
is the perfect home
away from home for
a well-travelled art
lover from Argentina.
46
KEEPING IT REAL
Following an overhaul,
this HDB unit
embraces the beauty
of imperfection
and simplicity with
Japanese design
touches and rustic
finishes.
50
THE ROOF’S
THE LIMIT
An audacious design
move unleashed
the full potential of
this apartment that
is over half a
century old.
62
NATURAL HABITAT
IN THE SKY
It is possible to live
with nature even in a
high-rise environment.
Find out how from
this homeowner.
74
FULL MOON
COURTYARD HOUSE
The architect drew
inspiration from
a Chinese idiom
when designing this
family home. Lynn
Tan discovers how
this poetic reference
enriches the design
while also fulfilling the
architect’s
design ethos.
N O V E M B E R
HOMES
T H E N E W M O D E R N
CONTENTS
on the
cover
Plenty of charm festivity
in this open dining area.
PHOTOGRAPHY
VERONICA TAY
ART DIRECTION
NONIE CHEN
LOCATION
PROUD POTATO PEELER
62
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EDITOR’S NOTE
FEAST FOR THE SENSES
I love my dining room because
it is the one room (aside from
my bedroom) that I spend
most of my time in these
days. I also realise that it’s the
room that most of my guests
gravitate towards whenever
they are over, which adds to
the amount of interesting
conversations that take place
around the dining table.
Perhaps it is the coming
of age that, as we grow older,
we tend to steer our attention
away from the television in
the living room and channel
our focus on the authentic
interactions that take place
over meals instead.
My most memorable
experience in the dining
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invited my parents over for a
meal, just after the renovation
was completed. It’s quite
surreal, to have the two people
whose roof you have been
living under, become guests
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I waited with bated breath
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ĩŪäŅőĂäƈĢĆŉĂäŉ͡ÁĢàÁŉėäà
about the type of material
I’d used for my tabletop (it’s
Cosentino by the way).
“Not my style,” my father
declared, much to my chagrin
ÁőƈŅŉőÙäùĩŅääĢàĆĢúĂĆŉ
statement with a, “But I like it.”
“I like it too,” my mother
beamed approvingly, proud
that her youngest son
managed to put together a
decent home without their
help. “But your dining table
so small, can only seat four,
what if the extended family
comes over?” she inquired.
Not knowing how to tell her
that I don’t envision holding
any big bashes at home, all I
could do was distract her with
the amazing spread instead.
May the ideas in this issue
spark your interest in sprucing
up your dining room too. Enjoy!
YOUNG LIM
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF photography
ANGELA
GUO
art
direction
NONIE
CHEN

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FEATURE
FIT FOR THE FAMILY
Find the perfect dining table to enrich
your life and home.
8

Avoid dining tables with sharp
edges if you have little ones at
home. A round or oval table with
softly curved edges can mitigate
the damage from bumps and falls.
Otherwise, it may be wise to look
into corner protectors and edge
guards.
Questions to ask
1. How much use will my dining
table see?
2. Is it necessary for my dining
table to be safe around pets and
children?
3. How often am I going to change
my dining room aesthetic, and
will my table be swapped out to
accommodate the changes?
A
s the beating heart of the home
and the epicentre of family
reunions, the dining table
has long held a place of importance.
Finding the right table for your
space can come with its own share
of considerations, and oftentimes
can quickly become overwhelming.
Of equal importance, form and
function both lend credence to
your selection. Here are 10 things to
consider before making a decision.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A
LIGHT SOURCE
A candle-lit dinner is romantic,
but it won’t always cut it in the
dining room. While your lighting
choice should be functional, it’s also
a great way to turn your dining table
into the focal point of the space.
Think of your lighting as a halo
that goes over your dining table.
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ŉäĢŉäĩùěŖŰäőĩűĩŖŅäĢőĆŅäŉäőŖł͡
lending ease and elegance. Consider
pendant lamps, chandeliers, or
ŉőÁőäġäĢőěĆúĂőƈŰőŖŅäŉ͡ÁěěĩùūĂĆÚĂ
can shroud your space in ambient
light while also allowing your
dinner guests to see what they’re
eating. Warm lights are preferred
for this space, and should not be
overly harsh as this could disturb
the mood.
Questions to ask
1. Is there an electrical point in the
ceiling above where my dining
table should go?
2. How high is my dining table?
Will my ceiling light ﬁxture
impede my dining experience?
3. Will my dining table also serve
as a study table? How will my
choice of lighting temperature
work with my needs?
ID
AKIHAUS
DESIGN
STUDIO
No matter how attractive a low
price point can be, it’s always in
your best interests to invest in a
piece that can stand the test of
time. As the heart of the home,
your dining table needs to bear
not just the weight of your food,
but also the brunt of wear and
tear. This is especially important
if you have pets or young children
at home, as the chaos that follows
small, stomping feet often leads
to the destruction of badly-
constructed furnishings with weak
structural integrity. What’s more
- a collapsed dining table could
cause injury on its way down,
threatening the safety of your
loved ones.
ID
AKIHAUS
DESIGN
STUDIO
INVEST IN LONGEVITY AND SAFETY
9

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- and for good reason. Because
countertops are working surfaces
meant for utility whilst standing,
it’s necessary to build them
higher up. On the contrary, the
dining table is meant to serve
as a congregation hub where
families sit to dine together - thus
necessitating a lower height. Ditto
with study desks, which need
to be an appropriate height to
accommodate our laptops and
computer screens at eye level.
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and leg-room - but don’t forget
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ĂäĆúĂőùĩŅÁÚĩġùĩŅőÁÙěäƈőͥ
Questions to ask
1. How much room do I have for
a dining table?
2. How many people does my
dining table need to seat?
3. Is my chosen dining table the
right height?
When choosing a dining table,
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is particularly pertinent in our
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ÚĂĩĩŉĆĢúőĂäƈŅŉőàĆĢĆĢúőÁÙěä
you lay eyes upon, consider the
availability of space within your
home. Do you have enough room
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a basic, functional piece? Take
the appropriate measurements
and bring them along when
you’re out shopping. The right
dining table will comfortably seat
everyone it needs, while ensuring
plenty of space for movement
around it.
Equally important in the
list of considerations when
selecting a dining table is its
height. While the kitchen is
ŅĆúĂőùŖěěűƈěěäàūĆőĂĢŖġäŅĩŖŉ
working and storage surfaces,
the dining table and countertop
DECORATE FOR
FUNCTIONALITY
Decorations are a must for
any home, and most certainly for
the dining table. While common
dining table decorations include
functional essentials like salt
and pepper shakers, as well as
candlesticks for the particularly
fancy, other additions can lend
an air of warmth and welcome -
particularly important if you’ve got
dinner guests to impress. Flowers
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way to add visual layers to your
space. Just make sure they aren’t
so tall so as to impede stimulating
conversation, or have too strong of
a fragrance that they could derail
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Alternatively, you could just as
TAKE NOTE OF THE DIMENSIONS
ID
AKIHAUS
DESIGN
STUDIO
DESIGN
ANTHONY
HUANG
10

leave them for the heads of the
table if you absolutely must have
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match - chairs with benches, and
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You’ll save yourself some trouble
carefully considering the dining
set as a whole before committing
to any one piece. Trust us on this.
Questions to ask
1. How much room do I have
for chairs?
2. Will these chairs be used for
more than dining? If so, how
sturdy is it?
3. This chair may look great, but
how comfortable is it, really?
PULL UP A CHAIR
Like the dining table it is
meant to accompany, a dining
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allocated space. Unless they’re
sold in a set with your chosen
dining table, it’s a good idea
to measure your chairs before
making the purchase. This will
ensure you don’t end up with
any nasty surprises - check
that your choice of chairs are
the right height, width, and
provide necessary comfort
ūĂĆěäűĩŖàĆĢä͠HùűĩŖΎŅäěĩūĩĢ
space, opt for chairs that are
sleek and minimalistic. Chairs
with arms tend to occupy more
room than the alternative, so
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a bowl of fruit - beautiful, as
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Don’t forget the other
functional decorations - those
that help to protect your dining
table from spills and water rings.
Think table runners, trivets, and
coasters, carefully selected to
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Questions to ask
1. Do I need a table runner, and
do I have children or pets who
can accidentally drag it (and
everything on it) off the table?
2. Should I commit to a dining
table centrepiece, and will it get
in the way?
DON’T BE AFRAID TO MIX AND MATCH
- CHAIRS WITH BENCHES, AND SO
ON. DON’T RUSH YOUR DECISION!
ID
EHKA
STUDIO
11

CONSIDER A LIVE TABLE
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every angle, live dining tables
are certain to steal the show
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nutshell, live edge furniture
highlights the natural edges of
the tree, allowing the unique
beauty of the wood grain, as
well as its natural organic
curves to truly shine. Live
tables made from a singular
slab retain the width of the
tree; alternatively, tablemakers
can choose to mould together
several slabs, thus allowing
homeowners to dictate the
ƈĢÁěġäÁŉŖŅäġäĢőŉĩùőĂäĆŅ
tabletop. Ultimately, the
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sophistication, thus blending
easily and harmoniously into
many styles.
However, it’s important
to note that live-edge tables
can veer towards a higher
price range. Protecting and
maintaining the table becomes
a part of life, as improper
use and handling can result
in cracks or warping. Before
making your decision, be sure
to check with the seller for care
and handling instructions.
Questions to ask
1. Will I have the time to
maintain a live dining table?
2. Do I want a table
made from a single slab, or
multiple slabs?
3. What are some ways
that I can protect my live
dining table?
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glass. However, materials like
wood or scratch-resistant
laminate are both great for
warmer home aesthetics - think
Japandi or Scandinavian simplicity.
Your choice of materials doesn’t
merely encompass the tabletop
- pay special heed to the legs and
base of your dining table, as these
can also add structural interest
and aesthetic value to your chosen
piece.
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lacking the space for a full dining
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Speak to your contractor about
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island for additional seating.
One of the best parts about
home ownership is the ability to
decorate it however you wish,
creating the ultimate sanctuary of
your dreams. The same can be said
for the selection of furnishings -
and in particular the dining table.
With numerous options available
in the market today, it can be
àĆƆÚŖěőÁĢàĩùőäĢÚĩĢùŖŉĆĢúőĩ
pick one that gels with your home
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the cool colours, or does it veer
closer to warmer hues?
Metallics, glass, and stone
are all great options for cooler-
toned spaces - think dark granite,
marble, steel, and slate-tinted
DON’T FORGET THE DESIGN ELEMENT
A cleverly-designed counter
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some space, but also provide the
wherewithal for an intimate meal
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possible, consider a collapsible
table that can be stored against the
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Questions to ask
1. What aesthetic is my home,
and how will my dining table ﬁt
in?
2. What colours would look best
against the backdrop of my
dining room?
3. What materials are available to
me, in the colour scheme I want?
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LOOK FOR CLEVERLY FUNCTIONAL PIECES
As any modern homeowner with a small space
will tell you, hidden storage and space-saving
furnishings are absolutely imperative to a functional
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storage or other functionalities. Hurting for space?
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seating and space for special occasions, after which it
can be neatly collapsed until needed again.
Questions to ask
1. How much hidden storage do I need?
2. Will an extendable dining table see much use in
my home?
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OPTIONS!
Meeting the demands of our
modern world, eco-friendly
options pervade every aspect
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furniture, this simply means
that you pay attention - to where
the materials for the piece were
sourced, whether said materials
are biodegradable, how long it
will last before needing to be
replaced, and so on. Look for
dining tables made of sustainably-
sourced wood from a reputable
source; alternatively, you can look
into tables made using recycled
materials. Ultimately, the end goal
is to choose a dining table with
longevity - for your lifestyle, as
well as for mother earth.
Questions to ask
1. What’s the price difference
between an eco-friendly table
and a regular table? Can I afford
the difference?
2. What sustainable dining table
options are available to me?
Will they ﬁt into my dining room
aesthetic?
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SELECT YOUR
MATERIALS WISELY
Take into consideration the
functionality and aesthetics
of your space. Both glass and
sintered stone dining tables are
easy to clean and maintain, which
means they’re great choices if
you’re frequently inundated with
accidents and spills. They’re also
heat, stain, and scratch resistant,
providing considerable use with
fairly little fuss.
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of the warmth wood provides,
make sure it’s well insulated
against moisture with appropriate
coatings. Otherwise, you run the
risk of warping the wood surface,
or even leaving ring stains and
marks from water rings and
stains. Additionally, you’ll want to
check if your coatings are heat-
resistant, as all it takes is a single
hot bowl of food to make some
gut-wrenchingly obvious damage.
Love the look of marble? Be
ready to invest some serious time
into maintaining and caring for
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and so runs the risk of staining.
Therefore, spills need to be
immediately cleaned up. That
aside, marble is incredibly sturdy
and stunningly beautiful, with
distinct and unique characteristics
that echo the region from which it
is sourced.
Questions to ask
1. What are the chances of my
dining table being ruined by
carelessness?
2. What kind of aesthetic is my
dining style, and what material
would enhance that?
3. How easy to maintain is
the material of my selected
tabletop?
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FEATURE
An extendable dining table is a game-changer
catering to the evolving needs and lifestyles
for modern living, thanks to its versatility and
multifunctional features.
ELEVATED
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F
ood always tastes better
when they are eaten at the
comfort of your own home
and in the company of your
ěĩŪäàĩĢäŉ͠ĂäŉĆúĢĆƈÚÁĢÚä
of a spacious family dining
table goes beyond just a space
to have everyday meals, as
a dining table serves as an
important anchor in a home
to strengthen bonds, celebrate
life’s milestones, and uphold
cultural traditions during
festive occasions. Having an
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family and friends comfortably,
while giving you the option to
return it back to a practical
size when the party ends.
COMMUNE
CRÉME EXTENDABLE DINING
TABLE
Fancy a dining table in a classic
Scandinavian style with influences
from the Nordic region featuring
sleek form and structured edges?
The Créme extendable dining
table from Commune comes
with a refined quartz tabletop,
charmingly contrasted with the
white wash oak veneer butterfly
leaf extension panels in the
middle that tucks away nicely
when not in use.
Retails for $2,343
at Kave Home, www.
sg.kavehome.com
KAVE HOME
YODALIA EXTENDABLE ROUND TABLE
Nothing speaks elegance and timelessness
more than a round glass table. On top of the
Yodalia extendable table by Kave Home sits
a white tempered glass table top, while the
crossed steel leg base provides more free
movement with greater space and comfort. All
it takes is a simple swivel to extend the table,
while adding to the overall aesthetic appeal.
Retails for $2,269 at Commune,
www.thecommunelife.com
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IKEA
DANDERYD DROP-LEAF TABLE
Designed with hinged leaves
at both ends of the table, the
DANDERYD drop-leaf table is
a versatile dining table with a
ﬂexible three-way setup. With
both leaves extended, the
drop-leaf table with a durable
hardwood veneer top layer
transforms into a regular dining
table that seats up to four people,
great for families to make space
for different daily activities.
ZEST LIVINGS
HUDSTON ROUND EXTENDABLE DINING TABLE
With an endearing mid-century modern style
and rich walnut tones, Hudston extendable
dining table by Zest Livings adds charm
and character. Looks aside, the round dining
table turns into a rounded rectangular shape,
ﬁts up to six without a fuss. The absence of
sharp edges makes this dining table ideal for
families with the young and old.
Retails for $329 at IKEA,
www.ikea.com/sg
COMFORT FURNITURE
OLA EXTENDABLE SINTERED
DINING TABLE
Leave the struggles of
maintaining an extendable
dining table behind when you
have an Ola dining table from
Comfort Furniture that comes
with a sintered stone top. More
than just its contemporary
marble designs, the sintered
stone top boasts easy everyday
maintenance, as well as effortless
extension operation with just
a simple swivel in a clockwise
motion to extend the table.
Retails for $898 at Comfort Furniture,
www.comfortfurniture.com.sg
Retails for
$579 at Zest
Livings, www.
store.zestlivings.
com
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FLUTO
CONVERTIBLE
COFFEE TABLE
CELLINI
A simple pull is all it
takes to elevate the
chic Fluto coffee table
with a lovely and hardy
sintered stone table
top into the perfect
height for dining or
working, giving an
added convenience to
small spaces. Thanks to
the lift mechanism, the
multifunctional coffee
table unveils a spacious
storage compartment to
hold snacks and drinks
for entertaining needs.
Retails for $880 at Cellini,
www.cellini.com.sg
CASTLERY
DILLON EXTENDABLE DINING TABLE
Going for an extendable dining table with end
extensions like the one in Dillon table from Castlery
means having a seamless surface to dine on for
regular everyday use. When it is time for larger
gatherings, the rods from both ends of the table
can be pulled out from under the table, before
placing the extension panels and securing them
with screws.
Retails for
$1,299 at
Castlery, www.
castlery.com/sg
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SPACEMAN
INTERLACE EXTENDABLE CERAMIC DINING TABLE
Elevate your dining experience with the
Interlace extendable dining table, where the
table top and matching extension panels come
in a luxurious marble-grained ceramic finish with
a unique barrel shape style that exudes soft
elegance. The one-of-a-kind intertwined base
structure is truly the star of the show, where it is
customisable in up to four various finishes.
Retails for $8,088 to $8,788 at Spaceman,
www.spaceman.com
HIPVAN
MEERA EXTENDABLE DINING TABLE
Supported by the unique and sturdy
V-shaped solid wooden legs is a
smooth table top in natural wood
finish. Meera dining table by HipVan
comes in dark cocoa and natural taupe
grey tones, where it is able to settle in
a big group of up to 10 people when
extended with the additional panels
located conveniently on the underside.
Retails for $899 at HipVan, www.hipvan.com
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IKEA
NORDEN GATELEG TABLE
When working with small spaces,
gateleg tables are an excellent
solution with its space-saving
design, as it is able to collapse
into a slim console table that
frees up space when required.
The NORDEN gateleg table by
IKEA comes with six storage
drawers on both sides to allow
easy access to cutlery, coasters,
and even tech accessories for
WFH needs.
Retails for
$1,159 at Kave
Home, www.
sg.kavehome.com
Retails for $319 at IKEA, www.ikea.
com/sg
KAVE HOME
OQUI EXTENDABLE OVAL TABLE
This charming and chic wooden dining table is the
perfect addition to any Scandi or Japandi home
with the lovely elliptical shape. Oqui dining table
by Kave Home comes in a natural oak veneer
top coupled with solid rubberwood legs, it is
extendable to two different sizes to accommodate
just the right number of people for your party.
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FEATURE
A SLAB OF NATURE
W
ith the stressful nature
of modern living, there
is a considerable need
to intentionally slow down and
be present in every moment.
Today, more homeowners are
placing an emphasis in creating a
home for the ultimate relaxation
and to embrace slow living by
introducing natural elements
and indoor plants into the home.
Apart from the aesthetic appeal
from natural materials, the use of
wood invites a sense of warmth
and harmony to the environment.
The tactile grain textures from
a piece of raw wood slab adds to
the rich sensory experience, while
creating a connection to the great
outdoors.
What is a live edge wood slab?
Live edge wood slab, as the name
suggests, maintains and preserves
a live, organic edge of the tree
with the bark included in a piece
of wood, to enhance the original
and natural wood look. One look at
the live edge wood slab and wood
experts would be able to know
more about the growth of the tree
through its distinctive features,
such as the contours, knots,
grains, and other unique quirks of
the wood slab.
Typically, solid wood is
processed into various cuts of
lumber with smooth and even
surfaces for constructions and
woodworking uses, including
the making of straight-edged
wooden dining tables. The more
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wood are MDF, also known as
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plywood and particleboard,
which are some examples of
engineered and man-made wood.
Unfortunately, the derivative
wood alternatives are nowhere
Looking to embrace slow living? Live edge wood
slabs bring a touch of nature indoors, presenting
as nature’s masterpiece in the home.
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scraped edges. “As long as it’s
harvested in compliance with the
local laws that protect the use
of forests, and green labels such
as the FSC (Forest Stewardship
Council) also go one step further
in assuring the responsible
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Darryl. “But what makes live edge
wood slabs truly sustainable,
is the longevity of the material.
When used responsibly, we can
reduce the overall consumption
of resources over time.”
How is the maintenance process
like for live edge wooden dining
tables?
Just like how you would do with
any other dining tables, it is
best to do a simple wipe down
of the live edge wood slab after
as hardy and long-lasting when
compared to solid wood slabs.
Why choose live edge wood for
dining tables?
Unlike lumber wood and
engineered wood alternatives,
live edge slabs often come in a
wider width sizes, it can vary in
terms of the type of wood with the
őĂĆÚėĢäŉŉàäłäĢàĆĢúĩĢàĆƅäŅäĢő
sections of the tree. The wider live
edge slab is exceptional in creating
larger furniture pieces, including
dining tables, headboards, and
even room dividers too.
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for the ideal piece of solid wood
slab to furnish Darryl Loh’s new
home six years ago turned into
the launch of The Table Guy as a
business providing full-service
solid wood carpentry and bespoke
furniture design at fair value
prices. “Our homes are often very
rectangular or squarish, so the
irregularity of the table shape
adds a more organic vibe to the
space. As a bonus, live edge dining
tables are at their essence, wood
material. So even if let’s say 10
years down the road you want to
úäőÁàĆƅäŅäĢőàĆĢĆĢúőÁÙěä͡őĂäĩěà
one can be repurposed for other
uses with a carpenter, or restored
and sold to another family.” shares
Darryl Loh, founder of The
Table Guy.
In the same vein, Natasha,
Marketing Senior Executive from
Grey Sanders, a local furniture
company with an array of wood
slabs says: “A live edge dining table
is the perfect statement piece for
your home. As the live edge of our
wood slabs are completely natural,
each piece is unique, making it
extra special for homeowners.
The wood is durable and will
be able to last our customers
years, making it the perfect
legacy edition to your family. Our
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types of customisation to your
chosen wood slab, which allows
our customers to even fashion it to
ƈőőĂäěĩĩėÁĢàùääěĩŅäŪäĢŉĆŹäĩù
their homes.”
Are live edge wood slabs
sustainable?
When it comes to the sustainability
of live edge wood slabs, it boils
down to where the wood is from,
how the wood is harvested,
and what are the impact of the
environment. As live edge wood
slabs make full use of the entire
log with the preservation of
natural wood edges, there is less
waste produced as compared to
traditional wood processing with
“OUR HOMES ARE OFTEN VERY
RECTANGULAR OR SQUARISH, SO THE
IRREGULARITY OF THE TABLE SHAPE ADDS
A MORE ORGANIC VIBE TO THE SPACE. AS A
BONUS, LIVE EDGE DINING TABLES ARE AT
THEIR ESSENCE, WOOD MATERIAL.”
- DARRYL LOH, FOUNDER OF THE TABLE GUY
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“A LIVE EDGE DINING TABLE IS
THE PERFECT STATEMENT PIECE
FOR YOUR HOME. EACH PIECE
IS UNIQUE, MAKING IT EXTRA
SPECIAL FOR HOMEOWNERS.”
- NATASHA, MARKETING SENIOR EXECUTIVE
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each use, especially if there was
a spill. To keep the wood surface
in tip-top condition, look into
purchasing coasters and table
placemats for preventive care,
which also doubles as table
decoration. Darryl recommends
to check with your retailer
for product care instructions
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purchasing, whether it is for live
edge wood or not. as that would
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long-term maintenance.
“At The Table Guy, we
use a hardwax oil brand that
we’ve personally tested for
daily life, and it’s formulated
for exceptional stain and heat
resistance, so our clients don’t
have to fret about wine spills
and hotpot burns while enjoying
themselves. For long term
care, we recommend applying
a layer of maintenance oil to
keep the protective layer fresh,
and it just takes 15 minutes
with no professional assistance
required.” adds Darryl. “When
processed and maintained
properly, live edge wood slabs
are incredibly durable materials!
That’s why we love it. The way
we see it, life happens. Things
get scratched, burned, stained
and dinged. The great thing
about live edge wood slabs is that
with their structural durability,
they can always be restored
and repaired, giving it an
exceptionally long lifespan.”
Natasha shares, “For live edge
dining tables produced in Grey
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for the wood, which allows your
wood to be protected from the
elements while still retaining the
wood’s natural look and feel. Due
to this, its maintenance is a little
àĆƅäŅäĢőùŅĩġőĂäŖŉŖÁěěÁÚńŖäŅäà
or varnished wooden table. Our
customers are encouraged to
wipe down their tables after use
and after any spills. If you feel
that your table has accumulated
too much wear and tear, we can
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YOUR LIVE EDGE
WOODEN DINING
TABLE SET
Here is a quick guide to
help you with the process
of customising your perfect
live edge dining tables.
TYPE OF LIVE EDGE WOOD
There are over 10
commonly-found wood
species to choose from
in live edge wood slabs.
As a type of fast-growing
tropical raintree, Suar
wood emerges as a
popular choice among the
Southeast Asian countries
and it is best known
for its durability and
affordability. Other wood
species also include teak,
oak, walnut, ashwood,
cherry, and more.
AESTHETIC OF LIVE EDGE
WOOD
When you are choosing
your preferred type of
wood, you should also
consider the look of the
dining table that you are
going for. Think about
the wood tones, the
irregularities of the live
edge, and wood grain
patterns. Would you
prefer going for a single
piece of wood slab? Or
do you like the look of
panelled wood slabs, such
as bookmatched wood
slabs instead? How about
having your wood slab
filled in with resin?
TYPE OF TABLE BASE
After selecting the live
edge wood slab for the
table top, it is time to think
about the type of table
base that you would like
to have. Do you want the
table base to be also made
up of live edge wood, or
would you rather have
regular table legs such
as metal hairpin legs to
balance out the look? How
about going for a unique
structural base, or even
clear acrylic legs for a
floating effect?
SEATING OPTIONS
The final step is to pick
out chairs or benches
to go with the live edge
wood dining table. You
can choose to match it
seamlessly with live edge
wood benches, or browse
from various seating
options like the classic
Eames chair or even rattan-
style chair to bring out the
character of your home.
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FEATURE
DINING
SPLENDOUR
Nikki Hunt shares her most
creative diningscape ideas.
INTUITIVE SEATING
ARRANGEMENT
The heart of any dining space is how
people relate to one another. Design
űĩŖŅŉäÁőĆĢúőĩÙäƉäŰĆÙěä͡ÁěěĩūĆĢúùĩŅ
both intimate tête-à-têtes and larger
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having more than one dining spot. In
this townhouse I created a a cosy bar
as well as bigger dining space for
larger gatherings.
I
n my 20 years as an interior
àäŉĆúĢäŅ͡HΎŪäūĆőĢäŉŉäà
subtle shifts and changes in
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metamorphosis—the home is
no longer just a dwelling but a
ŉÁĢÚőŖÁŅű͡ÁőäġłěäőĩĂĩěĆŉőĆÚ
well-being. Gone are the days of
homes as mere showpieces; the
contemporary abode is a powerful
balm that soothes and restores us.
Nowhere is this evolution
more evident than in the rebirth
of the dining room. For many
űäÁŅŉ͡HĂÁàūÁőÚĂäàÁŉàĆĢĆĢú
rooms diminished in importance.
Homeowners were electing to do
without one altogether and for
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room was often reserved only for
occasional celebratory feasts.
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and the dining room is blossoming
into the vibrant heart of our
homes.
ÚŅĩŉŉőĂäúěĩÙä͡ĂĩġäĩūĢäŅŉ
are awakening to the beautiful
simplicity of enjoying meals with
our dear ones. Pulling up a chair
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őŅÁàĆőĆĩĢ΂ĆőΎŉÁÙĩĩŉőùĩŅĩŖŅūäěěͿ
being. When we gather around
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őŅŖěűőÁŉőäĩŖŅùĩĩà͡ūäÁŅäłŅäŉäĢő
for each other. Sharing meals
sparks a surge in the “bonding
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warmth and connection. This
mindful eating helps us listen to
ĩŖŅÙĩàűΎŉÚŖäŉÁĢààĆúäŉőùĩĩà
better. The slower pace not only
aids in digestion but has been
linked to healthier eating habits
and even weight loss.
Dining together enriches our
souls just as much as our bodies.
The resurgence of the dining room is not
just a design narrative—it’s the universe’s
way of reminding us of our innate need
for authentic connections and shared
moments. Embrace it, and let your home
be a testament to love, joy, and holistic
well-being. Through thoughtful design
choices, we can craft spaces to encourage
ŖŉőĩŉěĩūàĩūĢ͡έŅäěÁŰÁĢàäĢĔĩűέŅäÁěͿěĆùä
interactions. So let me share my top tips on
crafting the perfect dining room space.
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THINK ERGONOMICALLY
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supportive backs.
TUCK INTO THE VIEW
A dining nook carved into a
balcony can be a wonderful
place for a breakfast or late
night spot for a couple to enjoy
special time together.
TASTEFUL SLIDERS
A cosy bench on one side can add a casual touch
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ACOUSTIC
CONSIDERATIONS
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and physiological responses.
Soft surfaces like upholstered
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ÁĢàÚÁŅłäőŉÚÁĢÁÙŉĩŅÙŉĩŖĢà͡
reducing echoes and allowing for
clearer conversation. This creates
an environment where people
can chat without straining to
hear or be heard.
CONSIDERED
TABLESCAPES
Crafting a beautiful tablescape is
an artful gesture that can make
your guests feel truly cherished.
When a host dedicates time and
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appreciation for the company
gathered. From selecting a
theme-appropriate tablecloth to
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every detail speaks volumes.
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chosen dishware are not just
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of the care the host has poured
into the event. Such a thoughtful
display inherently encourages
guests to immerse themselves in
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and to truly engage with those
around them. It sends a clear
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is a special one.
LAYERED LIGHTING DESIGN
Lighting does more than just set the mood—it plays a
crucial role in our biological processes too. Installing
multiple layers of lights with dimmer switches allows
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the lights creates a cosier ambiance for intimate
dinners. The soft light helps to reset the bodies
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to wind down. The softer lighting can induce the
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CONSIDER THE TABLE SHAPE
Round tables naturally promote conversation as
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engage in discussions. There are no “head” or
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OPEN LAYOUT WITH
DEFINED SPACES
Crafting a cosy area within
an open plan space can be
challenging. Using rugs or
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special and purposeful.
COLOR PALETTE
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tool. Choose shades
that elicit the desired
emotions. While cooler
hues can create a serene
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tones can stimulate
appetite and conversation.
ENGAGING ALL THE
SENSES
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consider the other senses. Soft
background music will elevate
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or a scented candle can add a
delightful scent to the room.
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conversation—all these sensory
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a memorable and engaging
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undeniable magic in these shared
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crafted. A well-designed dining
space not only adds to this magic
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from being audacious with our
dining rooms.
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29

Swarovski’s Signum collection
further grows this year, building
on the tea and espresso sets that
were presented in 2022. Initially
created in partnership with porcelain
artisan Rosenthal, the collection
recalls la joie de vivre, highlighting
time-honoured traditions. The new
additions feature functional pieces
to augment your table - espresso
and tea cups, bread plates, dessert
plates, and most notably, four
mini vases available in Swarovski’s
signature colours of blue, green,
and pink. Standing at 8 centimetres
in height, these little vases are the
perfect addition to any whimsical tea
time set up.
AN ARTFUL TABLE
The Swarovski x Rosenthal Signum Collection mini vase retails at $160,
and is available on Swarovski.com and in selected stores. Details and
prices for the full collection are available on Swarovski.com.
30

LOVERS AND LORE
A flourishing tradition of 19th Century
Great Britain, Lover’s Eyes come to life
in Spanish porcelain master Lladró’s
brand new collection. Recalling the
impossible love of Prince George of
Wales and Maria Anne Fitzherbert,
‘lover’s eyes’ commonly refers to
popular paintings of eyes which are
commissioned as gifts to express
devotion between couples. This
stunning trio of functional objects
evokes the lore of forbidden love; it
features a vase, tray, and jewel box
bearing eyes etched in vivid detail
on white porcelain, decorated with a
combination of intense Saxony blue
and gold lustre.
Bolia’s Hayden
sofa series is
available from Bolia’s
flagship store at 215
Henderson Road,
Unit 1.
SOFA SO GOOD
Architect Ramón Esteve of Ramón
Esteve Studio brings his simplicity
and attention to detail with Bolia’s
new release: the Hayden sofa series.
Handcrafted in Europe using FSC
certified oak wood, the elegant sofa
features a wooden frame, generously
upholstered with soft cushions. Sleekly
sumptuous, the sofa series features 2½
and 3 seater configurations, along with
a pouf - all of which can be customised
with a selection of high-quality
upholstery fabrics.
BIKER CHIC
For cyclist homeowners with limited
space, the very act of storing their bicycles
can bring a myriad of dilemmas and
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seamlessly integrates into any home
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and aesthetics whilst allowing cyclists to
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The Coastal Bike Glove makes its way into
the market this October via Kickstarter starting
from $68. For more information, visit colligo.cc.
Lladró’s Lover’s Eyes
collection is available
from Lladró Boutiques
in Takashimaya and
Paragon.
31

STUNNING SURFACES
Caesarstone’s new Porcelain Collection
evokes class and sophistication, a
game-changer in surface design indeed!
Inspired by premium natural marble,
concrete, and industrial metals, the
collection aims to provide homeowners
with versatile, durable, non-porous, and
elegant surfaces for both indoor and
outdoor use. Nine new patterns and
hues - Snowdrift, Sleet, Lumena, Mirable,
Impermia, Smokestone, Libretta, White
Ciment, and Circa - evoke the beauty of
natural materials with nuanced textures
and tones, allowing homeowners to build
their dream spaces with unmatched
quality and durability.
For more information, visit caesarstone.sg
Italian appliances brand Smeg has unveiled
a brand new espresso machine - the Smeg
EGF03 Espresso Machine, featuring an
integrated coffee grinder. Dual menus
provide two pre-set grind and brewing
options, four pre-infusion proﬁles, and four
extraction temperature levels, allowing
for effortless customisation. Available in
six colours, the machines come with non-
pressurised and pressurised ﬁlters, a milk
carafe, stainless steel tamper, and a range
of maintenance accessories to give you the
barista experience at home.
EXPRESSIVE ESPRESSO
The Smeg EGF03
Espresso Machine
retails at $1,298 from
the Smeg showroom,
or from smeg.com/sg
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EDITOR’S
CHOICE
SMARTER SUCTION,
CLEANER FLOORS
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It even comes with a selection of
Audo products are available from Made and Make.
A PENGUIN EMBRACE
First released in 1953, the mid-century
masterpiece that is The Penguin Chair is
making a much-anticipated comeback!
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, the iconic
chair has long reigned as one of Denmark’s
most popular designs, and is now offered
by Audo in dining, lounger, and rocker
iterations. Playful wing-like ﬂippers form
arms that mould about the form, much like
the embrace of the ﬂightless avian for which
it is named; with an organic simplicity that
honours sophistication, this chair is comfort
and class in one.
The Samsung Bespoke Jet AI
premium Handstick Vacuum 280W
in Satin Greige retails at $1,399, while
the Bespoke Jet AI premium extra
Handstick Vacuum 280W in Satin Black
retails at $1,499. Get yours from the
Samsung Online Store or at selected
consumer electronic stores.
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access to remote spots and
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33

Gone are the days of robot vacuums getting stuck
in corners! Dyson’s brand new 360 Vis Nav comes
equipped with the brand’s unique Simultaneous
Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) technology. 26
sensors power a 360 degree vision system, allowing
the vacuum to accurately pinpoint its position, detect
walls, and avoid obstacles, while a fish-eye lens
provides a panoramic view of the home. And even
more impressively, it boasts six times the suction of
any other Dyson robot vacuum!
The Dyson 360 Vis
Nav retails at $1,999
from dyson.com and
all Dyson demo stores.
Global paint experts Nippon Paint has just
unveiled their latest product: Aqua Bodelac
Matte. This specially-formulated paint provides
superior finishing for wood and metal surfaces,
and dries fast - in as little as 30 minutes.
An environmentally-friendly paint certified
under Singapore’s Green Building Product
Certification Scheme, it also keeps Volatile
Organic Compound (VOC) levels low during
application and drying. With over 2,000
beautiful shades available, homeowners are
spoiled with options for customising their
home furnishings - the Nippon way!
The Aqua Bodelac Matt retails at $31 for 1L
and $115 for 5L from Nippon Paint’s official
website or in-stores.
VISIONARY VACUUM
Meet Mayer’s MMIHB752CS hybrid
hob, an incredible culinary companion
for all who love to cook. Measuring
75 centimetres across, the sleek hob
features two zones and a slider that
provides precise temperature control
over nine power levels. Blending
the seamless precision of induction
cooking with the ease and adaptability
of a ceramic surface, the hybrid hob
automatically recognises the type of
pan you have, making cooking on the
fly an absolute breeze.
A HOB FOR ALL DAYS
Mayer’s 75cm 2 Zone Hybrid Hob with
Slider (MMIHB752CS) retails at $ 1,299 from
the Mayer e-store at mayer.sg, or from Mayer
showrooms nationwide.
PAINTERLY
AND PERFECT
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D
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A
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STARCK
SUPERIORITY
A game changer in
sanitaryware, Duravit’s
SensoWash® Starck f
shower toilet combines
form and function for the
ultimate user experience.
In meeting the needs
of contemporary
homeowners, leading
manufacturer and designer
of premium quality
sanitaryware Duravit is on a
mission to revolutionise the
bathroom experience with
innovation. Leveraging the
expertise of top designers
to bridge the gap between
precise engineering and
aesthetics, Duravit has long
stood as trusted partners
in creating an excellent
and luxurious bathroom
experience.
FIRST CLASS EXPERIENCE
Enter the Duravit
SensoWash® Starck f
shower toilet. Available
in Plus and Lite models,
it is a glorious feat of
engineering and design.
The work of celebrated
Industrial Designer and
Architect Philippe Starck,
the SensoWash® Starck
f combines a toilet and
bidet, providing gentler
and superior cleansing that
maintains optimum user
comfort for an excellent
experience. Moulded in
sleek fashion, the shower
toilet features gentle curves
imbued into a compact
minimalist design that
is easily integrated into
the bathroom no matter
the aesthetic. Impressive
though it may be in form,
the SensoWash® Starck f
is similarly extraordinary
in function, incorporating
revolutionary smart
technology.
MAXIMUM HYGIENE
Championing cleanliness,
the SensoWash® Starck f
features Duravit’s patented
HygieneGlaze antibacterial
coating. This innovative
coating is baked into the
ceramic during firing,
ensuring longevity and
setting an unprecedented
standard for hygiene by
killing up to 90 per cent of
all bacteria in just six hours
- up to 99.999 per cent after
twenty four hours.
This game-changing
shower toilet features
Rimless flushing technology
that combines geometry
and fluid mechanics for an
efficient open flushing rim
design; it also incorporates
HygieneFlush technology
that creates an impressive,
powerful flushing flow.
Together, these technologies
perfectly clean the inner
surface of the toilet with
zero splashes - and allow
for quick and easy access,
significantly reducing
cleaning time and the use
of cleaning agents.
LESS PAPER, MORE
COMFORT
Sustainability is another
key factor in the design of
the SensoWash® Starck f.
Cutting down on the use
of toilet paper, the shower
toilet provides gentle,
thorough, and hygienic
cleansing that’s good for
the environment, your skin,
and your wallet - all at a
mere 0.35 to 0.6 litres of
water per minute. Likewise,
an energy-efficient system
provides warm water
and warm air drying as
required.
Altogether, these
incredible innovations
give way to an exceptional
user experience in our
connected modern world.
Comfort reigns supreme,
with functionalities
in abundance to suit
every toilet user’s needs.
These include Rearwash,
Ladywash, seat heating,
an integrated night light,
odour extraction, and
user recognition in the
seat, with the SensoWash®
Starck f Plus model also
featuring an automatic
function for opening and
closing the lid via motion
sensor. Additionally, both
shower wand and head
are automatically cleaned
before and after each use,
ensuring hygiene at the
highest levels. Available
for control and
personalisation through
a remote control or the
SensoWash app, these
features are an ode to a
seamless user experience,
providing quiet luxury and
peerless comfort.
Take a closer look at the
SensoWash® Starck f shower
toilet at Duravit showroom,
located at 63 Tras Street.
For more information, visit
duravit.com.
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Milanese architect and urban
planner Stefano Boeri tells
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he’s taking on climate change
by encouraging a new approach
to urban design that involves
building forests in the sky.
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VERTICAL
GREENING
photo RAW VISION STUDIO portait image GIOVANNI GASTEL. 40

SPOTLIGHT
S
tefano Boeri has been
obsessed with trees
ever since reading Italo
Calvino’s novel The Baron in
the Trees as a boy, in which
the protagonist lives in oak,
olive, beech and chestnut
trees, contemplating the world
from above through the leaves
and branches. Therefore, it’s
hardly surprising that he’s
considered the father of the
Vertical Forest, a new model of
successfully living with trees
in high-rise buildings. The
idea came to him in early 2007
in Dubai, when as editor-in-
chief of Domus, he witnessed
the frenzied construction of a
city in the desert comprising
dozens of new skyscrapers
in glass, ceramic and metal
΁ÁěěŅäƉäÚőĆĢúŉŖĢěĆúĂőÁĢà
generating heat. At the time, he
had just started work on two
towers in central Milan, and
it suddenly occurred to him
to turn them into biological
constructions: two high-rises
covered from head to toe in
trees, shrubs and other plants.
According to Boeri, living
with nature is not simply a
choice, but a global emergency.
Cities play a major role in
shaping our planet’s future,
being responsible for at least 75
to 80 per cent of CO2 emissions,
while trees and forests
absorb almost 40 per cent of
annual fossil fuel emissions.
“As much as we can prevent
or lessen our impact on the
planet, the only technology
that is able to absorb the CO2
already emitted, and thus,
in a sense, make up for what
we have already done, is the
tree,” he explains. “There is
1
2 3
photo
©STEFANO
BOERI
ARCHITETTI
CHINA
38

ĢĩÁŅőĆƈÚĆÁěőäÚĂĢĩěĩúűőĂÁő
can do what nature already
does autonomously through
photosynthesis. Therefore,
cities have the opportunity to
face the environmental crisis
by preserving existing nature
and increasing its presence in
urban contexts.”
HĢ̢̠̞̟͡ĩäŅĆΎŉƈŅŉőĩŉÚĩ
Verticale (Vertical Forest)
went up in Milan, hosting the
equivalent of three hectares
of forest within a small urban
surface in the middle of a high-
àäĢŉĆőűÚĆőű͠äĢäƈőŉĆĢÚěŖàäÁĢ
increase in biodiversity, lower
temperatures, the removal of
CO2 and other pollutants, the
production of oxygen, noise
reduction and the lifting of
people’s spirits. However,
critics have argued that these
advantages are far outweighed
by the carbon output of building
in concrete and steel, and that
maintaining green walls and
roofs is resource intensive.
Therefore, Stefano Boeri
Architetti has been developing
1. Vertical
Forest Nanjing.
2. Rehabilitation
Centre in
Shenzhen, China.
3. La Forêt
Blanche mixed-
use tower in the
suburbs of Paris,
France.
4. Bosconavigli
residential
complex in
Milan, Italy.
Photo Level
Creative Studio.
4
photo
LEVEL
CREATIVE
STUDIO
ITALIAN PAVILION AT FIND DESIGN FAIR
After having designed the
Italian pavilion at FIND Design
Fair Asia in Singapore last
year, Stefano Boeri Interiors
returned in 2023 to conceive
the 700-sqm Italian Design
Futures Capsule housing close
to 50 Italian brands. With
a monumental, landscaped
green portal marking the
main entrance inspired by the
historic gateways of Italian
cities, the exhibition layout
was centred around a “public
square” that acted as a
meeting place for exchanges
and lectures, which lay at
the intersection of two large
orthogonal “boulevards”.
The exhibitors’ booths were
imagined as large districts
crossed by public avenues,
or corridors, through which
visitors strolled.
photo
©STEFANO
BOERI
ARCHITETTI
39

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5. Hanji House
Pavilion at
the “Times
Reimagined”
exhibition in
Venice, Italy, in
2022.
6. Wind tower
and new station
at Polcevera
Park and Red
Circle in Genoa,
Italy.
7. Trudo Vertical
Forest in
Eindhoven, The
Netherlands.
8. Greater
Geneva concept.
various solutions, from state-
of-the-art prefabrication
systems and the selection of
low-maintenance and low-
water consuming plants to
timber-based architectural
structures in Milan and
€ÁŅĆŉ͠έ`ĩŅäĩŪäŅ͡ÁŉŉŖŉőÁĆĢÁÙěä
schemes can be applied to
existing constructions, Boeri is
ūĩŅėĆĢúĩĢŅäőŅĩƈőőĆĢúäàĆƈÚäŉ
in Prato, Monza and Brussels
with self-standing structural
systems designed to host trees
and plants.
Bosco Verticale has also
served as a prototype to
research new solutions that
Boeri subsequently adopted in
other developments varying
in scale, function and context.
Currently involved in 77
projects (architecture, Vertical
Forests, urban planning) in
over 20 countries, Stefano
Boeri Architetti has already
completed four green buildings
in Huanggang, Antwerp,
Eindhoven and Treviso, with
others under construction
in places like Utrecht and
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Vertical Forest in Eindhoven
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Vertical Forest concept applied
őĩŉĩÚĆÁěĂĩŖŉĆĢú͡äƅäÚőĆŪäěű
mixing the environmental
issue with the housing shortage
crisis in contemporary cities.
Boeri states, “The new Vertical
Forests that have been built
or are under construction
represent for us steps forward,
ĆĢàĆƅäŅäĢőàĆŅäÚőĆĩĢŉ͡őĩūÁŅàŉ
perfecting and adapting the
typology: cutting costs with
sustainable and innovative
technological solutions,
creating an accessible and
inclusive building, radically
changing the urban landscape
and the expectations of
the population for a future
5 6
“THE NEW VERTICAL FORESTS THAT HAVE
BEEN BUILT OR ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
REPRESENT FOR US STEPS FORWARD,
IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS, TOWARDS
PERFECTING AND ADAPTING THE TYPOLOGY”
– STEFANO BOERI
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façades, and courtyards and
empty spaces into green oases.”
Working from building
scale to urban scale, Boeri has
never believed that architecture
should operate in a vacuum,
but must include sustainable
urban development models
incorporating renewable energy,
the redesign of urban mobility
and forestry strategies. He
concludes, “Integrating living
nature into the architectural
design is not the only solution
against climate change, but it
can be a starting point that,
combined with sensible policies
and sustainable technological
systems, could play a key role in
reversing the climate crisis and
improving quality of life – for
humans, plants and animals.”
Now he aims to turn cities in
drylands that are among the
most vulnerable to climate
crises into Green Urban Oases.
A programme launched with
the UN Food and Agriculture
Organization, it hopes to achieve
food, health, environmental
and economic resilience
through the implementation
of urban forestry and urban
greening strategies – all part of
Boeri’s grand plan to build the
ŉŖŉőÁĆĢÁÙěäÚĆőűĩùőĂäùŖőŖŅä͠έ
sustainable city in a place
where pollution is a very serious
problem, or adapting
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even more arid ones, as in
Egypt or Dubai.”
While Bosco Verticale was
őĂäƈŅŉőäŰÁġłěäĩùĆĢőäúŅÁőĆĩĢ
between living nature and
architecture, Boeri’s goal from
the start was to set a precedent
őĂÁőÚĩŖěàĆĢƉŖäĢÚäÁŅÚĂĆőäÚőŉ
and urban planners worldwide
working towards a common goal
of multiplying green solutions
in cities. “We are proud to see
that more and more architects
are inspired by our project,”
he notes. “We did not impose a
copyright on the design of Bosco
Verticale in Milan precisely
so that more and more green
buildings will become part of
the urban landscape and so that
cities will transform surfaces
from mineral to green ones,
both horizontally and vertically.
In our Green Obsession
approach to architecture and
urban planning [that took home
the United Nations Sustainable
#äŪäěĩłġäĢőĩÁěŉƈŅŉőłŅĆŹä͸͡
new parks and gardens could
be created, city roofs could
be transformed into lawns
or boundary walls into plant
8
KEY DESIGNS
1. SCENOGRAPHY FOR
THE GREEK THEATRE IN
SYRACUSE
In 2019, Boeri completed
The Dead Forest, the
stage design for Euripides’
tragedy The Trojan
Women, which takes the
idea of universal anti-
militarism to a higher level,
rising above the conflicts
between people to target
the complex relationship
between humans and
their natural environment
today.
2. GREATER GENEVA
(CONCEPT)
Stefano Boeri proposes
a large-scale vision
imagining an “archipelago
metropolis” centred
around the Salève
Mountain, which serves as
the principal element of
the urban system.
4. VILLA MEDITÉRRANÉE
in Marseille – Built in 2013
along the waterfront, the
museum embraces the
sea rather than towering
over it, opening up to
the Mediterranean and
becoming a hub of
exchange and interaction
among peoples.
5. INTERNATIONAL
FOREST STADIUM SAN
SIRO IN MILAN (CONCEPT)
With trees surrounding the
football pitch and stands,
living nature becomes the
main protagonist of the
sporting experience and
a new urban landscape for
all citizens.
3. POLYCLINIC
HOSPITAL IN MILAN
Currently under
construction, it will be
the world’s first hospital
to house a 6,000-sqm
therapeutic garden on
its roof, with important
environmental and health
benefits for patients and
the city.
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5
3
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PROPERTY
BECOMING A PROPERTY OWNER:
IS YOUR FIRST HOME BEST
AS AN HDB OR CONDO?
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Lowest cost
amongst all 3
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available
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99-year lease
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required
Long waiting
period
High opportunity
cost due to min.
5 year MOP
Smaller than older
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ballot
Move-in ready
most of the time
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larger
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choose from
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probability of
capital
appreciation
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renovation due to
dated design
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99-year lease
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resale
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for locations
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than BTO
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HDBS ARE COST-EFFECTIVE AND OFFER
GOVERNMENT GRANTS, IT’S CRUCIAL
TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE EXTENSIVE
REGULATIONS SURROUNDING THEM.
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price tag
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appreciation potential
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period + MOP
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and older ECs
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amenities
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than older condos
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period
NEW CONDO
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renovation
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applicable
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compared to new EC
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KEEPING IT REAL
Following an overhaul, this HDB unit embraces the beauty
of imperfection and simplicity with Japanese design touches
ÁĢàŅŖŉőĆÚƈĢĆŉĂäŉ͠ROSSARA JAMILőÁėäŉÁěĩĩė͠

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W H O L I V E S H E R E
A couple in their 20s
HOME A ﬁve-room HDB ﬂat in Buangkok
SIZE 1,200 sq ft
ID Mu Design Studio
www.muinterior.com.sg
The kitchen
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eluctant to wait for a BTO
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went for the resale market
and found their ideal home in
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that the unit was not too old,
and it was spacious compared
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and a social worker, also saw the
łĩőäĢőĆÁěĆĢőĂäěÁűĩŖő͠gĢäĩù
the bedrooms faced the living
area, meaning they could take it
down completely to expand the
ěĆŪĆĢúÁŅäÁ͠
They had the Japanese
concept with tatami-style
platforms in mind for their
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resonated with the idea of
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they discovered that they
preferred the wabi-sabi style, so
we changed the design concept
ÁĢàłĆÚėäàġÁőäŅĆÁěŉőĂÁőƈő
őĂäőĂäġä͡ΓŉäĢĆĩŅÚŅäÁőĆŪä
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Γ©ĂÁőūäūÁĢőäàūÁŉÁĂĩġä
with a Japanese vibe, but not
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Japanese aesthetics are not
only made up of how something
looks, but they also consist of
principles that underpin its
culture and what is considered
ÙäÁŖőĆùŖě͠ĂäŉäĆàäÁěŉÚĩŖěà
be regarded as part of daily
life that guide one's approach
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BEFORE

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The master bathroom
worldview that honours the
acceptance of imperfection,
ŉĆġłěĆÚĆőű͡ÁĢàĆġłäŅġÁĢäĢÚä͠
The matte and textured
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őĂäŉäĆàäÁěŉ͠ĩĢÚŅäőääƅäÚő
paint and tatami-textured
wallpaper add to the wabi-
ŉÁÙĆÚĩĢÚäłő͠HĢŉłĆŅäàÙűőĂä
Japanese entryway, they opted
ùĩŅŅŖŉőĆÚƉĩĩŅőĆěäŉĆĢŪÁŅűĆĢú
shades of grey for that lived-in
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– they are avid cyclists – and
storage solutions that hide
away the household shelter
äĢőŅÁĢÚäƈěěőĂĆŉŉłÁÚä͠
ĂäġÁőőäÁĢàŅŖŉőĆÚƈĢĆŉĂäŉ
set the tone for the rest of
őĂäĂĩġä͠
ΓĂäūĂĩěäƉĩĩŅÁŅäÁūÁŉ
divided into many rooms,
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common area, especially the
dining area, was quite dark
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Intending to bring more
natural light, Jas removed the
bedroom wall closest to the
ěĆŪĆĢúÁŅäÁ͠ĂäÚĩŖłěäūÁĢőäà
the room to be converted into
ÁŉőŖàű͠ŉĆàäùŅĩġäŰőäĢàĆĢú
the kitchen, the design team
left the rest of the layout
ĆĢőÁÚő͠ĂäŅäĢĩŪÁőĆĩĢŉőĩĩė
three months, and the
couple moved into their
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BEFORE
photos MU DESIGN STUDIO
JAPANESE AESTHETICS ARE
NOT ONLY MADE UP OF HOW
SOMETHING LOOKS, BUT THEY
ALSO CONSIST OF PRINCIPLES
THAT UNDERPIN ITS CULTURE AND
WHAT IS CONSIDERED BEAUTIFUL.

THE ROOF’S
THE LIMIT
An audacious design move unleashed the full
potential of this apartment that is over half a century
old. LYNN TAN uncovers how it all came together.
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This is one of the
homeowners’
favourite spots
in the living
room with a
view of the roof
and brick wall
where they can
“interact” with
the space.

alternative proposals that are
slightly more conservative
for their consideration. They
were convinced eventually
and decided to proceed with
removing the ceiling.
Lawrence embarked on a
thorough study of the as-built
drawings and worked closely
with a structural engineer to
ensure that the existing roof was
structurally sound. It was no
mean feat- some of the rafters
had to be made good and new
ūÁőäŅłŅĩĩƈĢú͡ĆĢŉŖěÁőĆĩĢÁĢà
P
assers-by may not give
this nondescript four-
storey walk-up apartment
block that is over half a century
ĩěàÁŉäÚĩĢàěĩĩė͡ÙŖőūĂäĢ
the new owners of this unit
ġäőūĆőĂZÁūŅäĢÚä€ŖÁĂ͡
design director of Akihaus
Design Studio to discuss the
ŅäĢĩŪÁőĆĩĢłŅĩĔäÚő͡ĂäÚĩŖěà
scarcely contain his excitement.
΋©ĂäĢHƈŅŉőŉÁūőĂäłěÁĢŉÁĢà
łĂĩőĩúŅÁłĂŉ͡HÚĩŖěàÁěŅäÁàű
ŪĆŉŖÁěĆŉäőĂäłĩŉŉĆÙĆěĆőĆäŉ͡Ό
ĂäŅäÚÁěěŉ͠DĆŉäĢőĂŖŉĆÁŉġ͡
the profusion of ideas and
professionalism were what
sealed the deal.
As the apartment block
has a pitched roof and the
unit is located on the top
ƉĩĩŅ͡ZÁūŅäĢÚäĆĢŉőĆĢÚőĆŪäěű
recognised the potential of
opening up the ceiling to make
the apartment feel loftier and
somewhat like a landed home.
DĩūäŪäŅ͡ĆőĆŉÁàŅÁŉőĆÚġĩŪä
which the clients may not
ŅäÁàĆěűÁÚÚäłő͡ŉĩĂäÁÚőŖÁěěű
came up with two other
The design
for the coffee
tables echo that
of the dining
table, which
helps to tie the
two spaces
together. The
homeowners
opted for a
three-seater
King Living
sofa with a
recliner over
an L-shaped
one for greater
ﬂexibility.
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LEFT
There is plenty of
built-in storage
all around the
home, such as
in the open-
concept study,
kitchen and under
the solarium
banquette.
BOTTOM
The custom-made
dining table
has a terrazzo
top and base
supports that
were thoughtfully
designed so as
not to get in the
way of the legs of
people seated at
the table.
W H O L I V E S H E R E
A couple in their 30s
HOME A four-turned-two-bedroom walk-up
apartment in East Coast
SIZE 1,604 sq ft
ARCHITECT Akihaus Design Studio
www.akihaus.com
53

ƉäŰĆÙĆěĆőűĩùÚŅäÁőĆĢúġĩŅä
privacy when desired.
Running alongside the
dining and living areas is a
ŉĩěÁŅĆŖġőĂÁőĆŉěĆúĂőͿƈěěäà
and welcoming. This used to
be an outdoor balcony that the
previous owner had enclosed. “I
had initially wanted to reinstate
the balcony so that the couple
could enjoy some outdoor
ŅäłŅĆäŪä͡ÙŖőÁùőäŅàĆŉÚŖŉŉĆĢú
ūĆőĂőĂäÚěĆäĢőŉ͡ūäÁěěÁúŅääà
that the extra indoor space
ūĩŖěàÙäőőäŅŉäŅŪäőĂäĆŅĢääàŉ͡
especially since they love having
ùŅĆäĢàŉĩŪäŅ͡ΌŉÁűŉZÁūŅäĢÚä͠
Using the pitched roof
ŅÁùőäŅŉÁŉŅäùäŅäĢÚäłĩĆĢőŉ͡
Lawrence introduced
aluminium frames on the
solarium roof eave that mimic
ŅĩĩùŅÁùőäŅŉ͠ĂäŉäÁŅäĆĢƈěěäà
RIGHT
The existing
columns were
disproportionately
slender. Lawrence
had them boxed
up or clad over
to bulk them up
so as to be more
proportionate
relative to the
whole space.
OPPOSITE ABOVE
The view up there
is no less awe-
inspiring as the
one below.
OPPOSITE
BOTTOM
The solarium is
such a bright
and welcoming
space which feels
like part of the
outdoors that
even the birds
come to visit
when the windows
are opened.
plasterboard had to be added as
a result of doing away with the
ÚäĆěĆĢú͠ĩĂäĆúĂőäĢőĂääƅäÚő͡Áěě
the roof elements were painted
white while the light wood built-
in carpentry and wall cladding
stopped short just below the
ŅĩĩƉĆĢäőĩÙäőőäŅŅäěÁőäőĩőĂä
human scale.
‡łÁőĆÁěěű͡őĂäàĆĢĆĢúÁĢà
living areas almost feel like
one seamless entity. A curved
beam connecting two columns
àäƈĢäŉőĂäőĂŅäŉĂĩěàÙäőūääĢ
őĂäőūĩ͠ĢĩłäĢ͡ěÁőőĆÚä
screen in-between the pair of
columns provides some degree
of physical separation without
ÚŖőőĆĢúĩƅőĂäőūĩŉłÁÚäŉ͠Ăä
side of the screen facing the
living room also doubles up as a
television console and movable
łÁĢäěŉÁőäĆőĂäŅäĢàĩƅäŅőĂä
Non-full
height kitchen
cabinets were
a deliberate
move by
Lawrence
to create a
more relatable
human scale.
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