Residential | Case Study
Eng Hoon Mansions
Type: Interiors | Condominium
IDEA Colour Awards in Interior Design Excellence Awards 2020
Japanese zen philosophy of Wabi-Sabi was incorporated into the concept in pursuit of an interior that evokes calmness and promoted well-being. A soothing palette of off-white, earth hues and wood tones was utilised to create a space that straddles luxurious and ruminant.
A wall in the living room was stripped bare of plaster to allow the red bricks to make a statement, drawing parallels to the red tiled roofs of the low-rise shophouses outside the windows in the living room. And raw concrete beams which were discovered hidden within the false ceiling prior to renovation were left exposed as-is, providing a textural juxtaposition of the raw and the refined, adding to the Wabi-Sabi appeal.
Round-edged top cabinets in the kitchen, vanity top in the main bathroom and segmental arch at the windows in the living room give a nod to the Art Deco era architecture found in Tiong Bahru.
As published in Design Anthology
The home is located in the heart of the hipster neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru, which is an amalgamation of old-world charm and trendy new additions. Residential blocks are a combination of Streamline Moderne and local shophouse styles, but apart from its unique architecture, Tiong Bahru has become synonymous with the arts and its cafe culture has made it a destination of choice for the young and cool set.
This particular apartment block is on a quaint little street away from the hustle and bustle. The 4-storey building was built in 2005 and has a modernist facade somewhat befitting its environment. From inside the apartment, the living room and master bedroom have views out onto the neighbourhood.
As Seen On
As published in Design Anthology
The home is located in the heart of the hipster neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru, which is an amalgamation of old-world charm and trendy new additions. A soothing palette of off-whites, earthy hues and wood tones were selected to create a space that is both luxurious and deeply calming.
House Tour: An Apartment In Singapore’s Electric Tiong Bahru District
As published in CNA Luxury
Taken by the charms of Tiong Bahru, the owners of this three-bedroom apartment tasked their interior designer to pen a love letter to the neighbourhood. The result is a space that blends Art Deco influences with a Japanese wabi sabi sensibility.
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