Design Fair Asia, now returns for its third edition, set to take place from September 26th to 28th, 2024, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level B2

SPARK Architects transformed a 132 sqm, 3-bedroom apartment in a Brutalist tower in Singapore into an open, vibrant space reflecting the owner’s love for art and design. The new layout features flowing, light-filled areas with bold colors and flexible, multi-functional furniture. Large windows highlight panoramic views, while art and high-quality finishes add character and sophistication, showcasing modern elegance.

As the city around us transforms, we're taking a leap into the future of work! After a decade at Anson Road, we've relocated to a new Studio on the 21st floor of The Gateway Singapore. Benoy's interior design team and Uncommon Land's landscape architects have teamed up to create an innovative, people-centric workspace. Our goal is to empower staff with flexibility, promote wellness, and enhance business productivity. The design draws inspiration from the cozy ambiance of a home, aiming to provide a comfortable and inviting space for work, collaboration, and engagement in a professional setting.

Kim Hock Corporation, a leading player in the metal recycling industry, is currently exploring the potential utilization of Singapore’s inaugural electric machines manufactured by Volvo Construction Equipment. This consideration stems from the company’s commitment to attaining a net-zero carbon footprint and enhancing the overall sustainability of its operations. At present, two L25 Electric compact wheel loaders from Volvo are being assessed at Kim Hock Corporation’s Jurong facility, marking the introduction of cleaner and quieter construction machinery in the dynamic city-state.

The Lights and the colors really brighten up the river, making it very convenient for the tourists to get around and increase visibility for us boatman. - Mr. Png Chin Huat, veteran boatman

Just before the Covid-19 outbreak, the development of office space had reached the point of being an open, feature-rich, flexible, and comfortable space that was believed to increase the productivity of the present-day work. Many companies providing this kind of office was deemed a perfect model of today’s corporate environment, especially when it is compared to the appalling “cubicle farm” office that thrives some decades ago.

How does one design a well-featured and spacious hotel room in a 12.5 square metre space? While there are various approaches in designing for compact spaces to function well and still feel expansive, Yotel Singapore chooses to draw the inspiration from a plane cabin design, hence the guestrooms are referred to as the “cabins”.

While many aspects of Singapore’s development have been described internationally in glowing terms, the island’s public spaces have often faced a cooler response.

A Chinese couple in Singapore redesigned their apartment to blend tradition and modernity. They transformed the living room into a study for their sons and preserved a vintage teakwood staircase. Creative solutions enhanced the space, fostering family togetherness and showcasing the power of thoughtful design.