Project Spotlight: 665A Punggol Drive | Waterway Woodcress @ Punggol
Through thoughtful space planning and mindful use of materials, a 5-room HDB flat at Waterway Woodcress is transformed into a spacious and welcoming home for a young couple. Stepping into this home, guests and occupants are greeted by a dry kitchen that is created by hacking part of the kitchen walls. Glass partitions and sliding doors segregate wet and dry kitchen while allowing light through and visually makes the space look even bigger. The wet kitchen is the main cooking
Pan’s Boathouse Residence | Inspired by the stylistic wonders of the film, Pan
Pan movie posters via official website Released in September 2015, Pan aspired to tell an origin story of J.M. Barrie’s beloved children’s tale, Peter Pan. Despite its less than stellar showing at the box office and negative reviews, the production managed to snag award nominations for its stunning visuals. As the film transits from the austere orphanage set in World War II London to the fantasy night sky of the flying pirate ship; to the steampunk gunmetal gloom of the mines
Kitchen Countertops Part IV – Concrete & Stainless Steel | Finale in a series of introductions t
In the concluding chapter of our series, we will look at two underrated countertops that ought to be more popular than they currently are in Singaporean homes – Concrete and Stainless Steel. Concrete Concrete as a design element for home décor (think candle holders and planters) has been trending for several years. The material itself of course has a much longer history of being used in the construction of buildings and large structures. Used extensively by Japanese architect
Kitchen Countertops Part III – Wood | Third in a series of introductions to a variety of kitchen cou
Considering the wide range of wood grain selection in all tones and textures available in laminates, the popularity of wood grains is indisputable. It is also a key component in Scandinavian and Industrial designs that is widely interpreted in many design firms’ portfolios of late. Part 3 of the kitchen countertops series will explore bringing this wood element onto our kitchen tops. Hardwood / Solid Wood Although not as commonly used in Singapore, few other materials can com
Kitchen Countertops Part II – Stones | Second in a series of introductions to a variety of kitchen c
After last week’s introduction to solid surface, a synthetic material, this week we will look at natural and engineered stones. Due to limitations to the size of slabs, joint lines are inevitable for long kitchen countertops. Granite Granite is one of the most popular choices for countertops in Singapore due to its durability. It is extremely hard, heat resistant and highly scratch resistant. Being a natural stone, every piece is naturally unique in colour and pattern. Its on
Kitchen Countertops Part I – Solid Surface | The first in a series of introductions to a variety of
Kitchen is one of the most important component in a renovation project. You can easily purchase a sofa and a TV console for the living room and beds and wardrobes for the bedrooms but for the kitchen, you need to put in more thought about the flow of the workspace and whether you have sufficient storage for your pots and pans and other kitchen equipment. The kitchen countertop is an essential component of the kitchen as it not only has to compliment the overall aesthetics, it
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SkyTerrace @Dawson Completed earlier this year, multi-design award-winning SkyVille and SkyTerrace @Dawson have already made several headlines for their inspired designs incorporating green features, communal spaces and multi-generational considerations. Boasting of flexible layout possibilities by virtue of its column- and beam-free design, SkyVille and SkyTerrace @Dawson allow residents to design their home based on each families’ needs, as opposed to older HDB designs with
