Inspired by the charm of Tiong Bahru’s walk-ups and black-and-white bungalows, this 1,300-square-foot condo mixes classic details with a layout tailored for modern life.
This 1940s walk-up apartment fuses quirky design, mid-century vibes, and historical charm into a lively and functional home filled with personality.
In this charming ground floor walk-up apartment, MET Interior harmonises nostalgic elements with simplicity and openness, creating an inviting space perfect for gatherings.
Stephanie Er of Cream Pie Studio added unique elements to make this home fun and functional for a couple with two young children.
Having come upon a conservation house that had been subdivided into smaller apartment units, one couple seized the opportunity to build their rather unusual dream home.
Beautifully restored by MONOCOT, this 50-year-old HDB walk-up apartment gets a refreshed style sensibility without losing its nostalgic charm.
Through thoughtful preservation and practical intervention, Shed Studio transformed a 1949 apartment into a liveable home fit for modern lifestyles while paying homage to the past.
A Tiong Bahru walk-up apartment is transformed into a spacious, timeless abode that has the perfect balance of old and new
A freshly converted 1950s walk-up apartment becomes the perfect place to slow down, relax and enjoy life at home.
Following a significant renovation, this 1960s walk-up on Moulmein Road is now an airy and elegant home, perfect for life in the present day.
Now you see it, now you don’t! This walk-up apartment comes with a room that only ‘appears’ when needed.
The design team from three-d conceptwerke used unconventional housing materials such as concrete ventilation bricks and neon signage to adhere to the ‘modern industrial and steampunk man cave’ aesthetics.
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A new mezzanine level by the Prozfile design team makes the most of this pre-war apartment’s 6.5-metre ceiling.
In the hands of D’Marvel Scale, a childhood home gets transformed into a nostalgia-tinged yet practical abode.