Brutalist

Designer Nicole Yang from Oblivion Lab reshapes a 1,135-square-foot flat near Bedok Reservoir into a grounded, material-led home: a monolithic stone foyer, concrete and stainless steel where it matters, and planting woven in for a quiet eco lift.

Once dismissed as stark and uninviting, Brutalism is getting a warm welcome into our homes. We spotlight four Singapore residences that channel raw, rugged beauty into spaces that are bold, grounded, and surprisingly inviting.

Studio Metanoia transforms a dated ‘90s flat into a brooding yet balanced retreat – where concrete, steel and silence become tools for introspection and intentional living.

From its sculptural core to its soft, grounding spaces, this flat by LA Design Studio is a masterclass in designing with both heart and edge.

This thoughtfully renovated home in Lorong Kilat blends raw, natural elements with modernist design, creating a serene, open space that reflects the passions of its owners.

MONOCOT designs a brutalist bachelor pad with touches of warmth using the client’s love of concrete as the essential starting point.

What’s it like to live in an art gallery? Take a tour of this brutalist apartment where art life meets real life.

Situated at the edge of an HDB estate facing lush greenery, The Heartland Cave is a minimalist tropical sanctuary for a couple and their dog.

Inside Out House was designed in response to the client’s dreams of being out of the city, in the midst of nature and having the means and imagination to explore.