dramatic transformation

Odd angles, warm wood finishes and a soundproof studio — this Jalan Dusun resale HDB by Ofthebox shows how good design can turn constraints into flow.

Forget cookie-cutter HDB living. This flat at Bukit Merah View has been dramatically reconfigured into a warm, organic, Japanese-inspired sanctuary — complete with curved walls and a genkan-style entryway.

With clever carpentry, hidden storage and a seamless open-plan flow, this $111K transformation by Happe Design Atelier proves resale flats can be every bit as stylish and functional as new builds

With four kids and limited space, this Amber Park apartment needed a total rethink. Super Assembly stepped in with a smart, family-first redesign that’s a perfect blend of function, warmth, and refinement.

Minimal yet deeply intentional, this home blends spatial clarity with Japanese design cues – from pebbled thresholds to layered spaces.

Blending raw textures with thoughtful reconfiguration, this 1,013-square-foot flat embraces comfort, creativity and a lifestyle rooted in daily rituals

Part home, part backstage support system, this cleverly detailed 5-room BTO makes room for a cameraman’s gear, a young family’s evolving needs, and a design sensibility that’s as relaxed as it is refined.

Loco Division reimagines a BTO flat into a warm, functional and quietly eclectic first home for a pair of ‘90s kids with differing tastes but shared priorities.

In Balestier, ASOLIDPLAN transforms a three-bedroom condo into a warm and open home for a young couple whose lives revolve around family, food, and the familiarity of the neighbourhood they grew up in.

These radical renovations will change how you see public housing.

Strategic layout changes, a rich material palette and colourful accents revitalised this dated condo into a sophisticated home for a couple and their dog.

Happe Design Atelier transformed this landed house in Siglap with expert space planning, seamlessly blending modern luxury, functionality and natural light in a truly remarkable way.

Melding sculptural forms, rich textures, and an intuitive approach, this duplex renovation by Studio Metanoia exemplifies the art of turning constraints into creative opportunities.

Uncommon Studio reimagines a compact three-room BTO flat as a serene dwelling that uniquely captures the homeowners’ love for travel and slow living.

A meticulous reimagining at Leighwoods condominium transforms a standard 2,300-square-foot layout into an elegant and functional retreat, meeting the dynamic needs of a family of four.

Instead of moving, a couple with two kids chose to engage OVON to improve and upsize their penthouse.

Having undergone a complete overhaul, this once dilapidated walk-up apartment restored by Three-D Conceptwerke is now a breezy open-plan dwelling fit for a bachelor and his dogs.

Creative design turns a dated, awkwardly shaped unit into a stylish and functional home tailored to the unique lifestyle of its occupants.

We pick out fine examples of HDB flats that recraft new possibilities for public housing.

From ordinary to extraordinary, Inizio Atelier completely redesigns a five-room resale flat to cater to a couple’s lifestyle and hobbies.

After a major design and floor plan reshuffle by OVON, this decades-old HDB maisonette has gone from outdated to elevated.

This colourful flat by Tofu Studio challenges the limits of HDB living with a convention-defying design that’s simply brilliant.

Atelier Here reoriented the layout of the house, added a rear extension, crafted a triple-storey atrium and installed large windows to create a cosy family retreat without neglecting privacy.

A 1,200 square foot apartment in Hong Kong might sound spacious, but for a family of four, it all comes down to Alvin Cheng of MAD Studio to create a haven that’s tranquil and equally functional.

In the hands of Rhiss Interior, an old resale flat in Sin Ming undergoes a dramatic transformation to meet the needs of a married couple who spend much of their time at home.

How does one design a home that is both active and serene? PI Architects draws out a captivating solution and unique possibility for HDB living.

Starting from scratch, Haus by JD has expanded the possibilities in this tiny BTO flat to comfortably accommodate hobbies, future pets and indulgent pastimes.

Studio Abby devised a clever broken-plan layout for this apartment to cater for private moments and effortless entertaining.

A hidden loft and a newly built en-suite bedroom are just some of the brilliant ideas to be found in this minimalist-style condo designed by Happe Design Atelier.

Starting from a bare slate with massive alterations done to the existing structure, Baum Project overhauled this terrace house with contemporary and tailored features to create an airy family home.

In designing their own flat, the founders of interior design studio Ofthebox have created an entertaining-ready home with a hidden linkway for private moments.

A couple’s personal passions and aesthetic inclinations are perfectly encapsulated in this three-room flat designed by IN-EXPAT.

An architect upends traditional notions of an HDB flat in his own bachelor pad, which responds to a post-pandemic world.

This walk-up apartment has been dramatically altered while retaining elements of history to serve a family returning from overseas.

Following a most daring spatial transformation, this resale flat now features a ‘green corridor’ and calm, light-filled spaces that a couple and their pet rabbits can enjoy to the fullest.

Here are the remarkable homes in Singapore that have made it to the LBDA 2019 Shortlist! See which ones will bag the coveted gold at our Gala Night on Thursday 5 December.

Here are the seven inspiring homes in Singapore that are in the running for the title of Most Dramatic Transformation at LBDA 2019.