See the six private sanctuary spaces in Singapore homes that are in the running to take home the LBDA 2018 title of Best Space for Retreat.
9 October 2018
We’re proud to announce the six projects that are in the running to be named “Best Space for Retreat” at Lookbox Design Awards 2018.
Find out which project will take home the gold at our Gala Night on Thursday 22 November. Book your tickets here!
These are the projects our international judging panel has picked as some of the most inspiring spaces that encapsulate the ethos of retreating into a private sanctuary:
1) Project name: The Seafront Apartment
Project type: 3-bedroom apartment
Firm: UPSTAIRS_
The initial brief was for a ‘resort-themed’ home-away-from-home for the client and his family, who are based in Indonesia. Eschewing the typical ‘Balinese’ and ‘rusticated’ resort aesthetics, this apartment displays a contemporary reinterpretation of the local vernacular through a layered choreography of textures, material form and graphic patterns, set within a seamlessly detailed architectural space.
2) Project name: Hillion Residences
Project type: Studio apartment
Firm: METRE Architects
The client desired a home that could cover the requirements of Live, Work and Play. To create a variety of functions in this petite 43sqm apartment, a singular multi-functional space was designed with the most distinct feature being a single sculptural landscape that forms the bed, sofa, work and dining space. Volumes beneath this sculptural form also offer up loads of practical storage. See the full project feature here.
3) Project name: Aspen Height
Project type: 3-bedroom apartment
Firm: The Monocot Studio
Whimsical yet functional, the master bedroom and en suite have been converted into a paradise for the client’s physically challenged child. The bed frame is designed like a house to encourage the child to sleep alone while the bathroom is opened up to allow easy access. For a calming effect, a muted blue colour palette is used throughout the handicapped-friendly space.
4) Project name: Onsen Apartment
Project type: 2-bedroom apartment
Firm: PROVOLK ARCHITECTS
The brief called for a Zen-like home that evokes a sense of calmness and tranquility, where the clients can recuperate after a tiring day. To achieve the desired retreat-like interior, careful selection of finishes and screen designs were made. The most noticeable is the TV console that boasts a sliding screen which can reveal or hide the TV on demand.
5) Project name: Sky Peak
Project type: 3-bedroom apartment
Firm: wee studio
Minimalist in colour and material palette, this flat is conceived as a place where the client can relax, work and hold large family gatherings. Seating areas are flexible and aplenty, with enough room to move around. Custom carpentry too abound in communal spaces, lending a cohesive look throughout.
6) Project name: Symphony of Lines
Project type: 3-bedroom apartment
Firm: Hall Interiors
With the idea of harmonising the mind and soul through the use of natural materials and natural light, ash wood and slate stone make up the material palette. The dark, rich tones of the materials are counterbalanced by keeping the flat as open as possible. To keep the space clutter-free, inconspicuous storage spaces are maximised behind feature walls.
Also see:
Outstanding HDB Flat
Outstanding Private Apartment
Outstanding Landed Home
Best Space for Entertaining
Best Open-Plan Concept
Most Dramatic Transformation
Outstanding Space: Old Home Conversion
Interior Design Firm of the Year
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