A desire to die for design and a craving for creating

Douglas Moon has always had a hunger for design and a desire to create. He sees architecture as the ultimate way to have his designs realized and built. He is the epitome of thoughtful design, as he believes design is more than a job — it’s a lifestyle and something he lives and breathes every day. His attention to detail and craftsmanship in his projects has contributed to some phenomenal-built achievements, including the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center in Kuwait and private residences, penthouses and ski chalets in London, New York, Dubai, and France.

As design director leading Wilson Associates’ Singapore residential design studio, Moon has the primary responsibility to conceptualize the overall design direction of the project and interpret the owner’s requirements to create a holistic, integrated and timeless interior.

Moon is an avid traveler and is never without a camera, documenting what inspires him wherever he ventures, whether it’s deep-sea diving, a live sporting event or while enjoying a tableside tailor-made martini at the Connaught Bar in London. scale apartment complexes, amenities and show apartments, to villas, private homes and penthouses. Each has their own unique challenges, meaning each one gives us unique design opportunities.

My background is based in London and Europe, where I worked and trained as an architect, so my personal style is contemporary classic and European, however as a designer you always learn and adapt, drawing from your surroundings. I am as happy working in modern contemporary architecture in New York, Asia and the Middle East, and you always draw on the location as a means to enhance a project’s character and individuality.

I am most creative with my team. I am lucky to work with great designers, each with their own particular strengths.

Working together and brainstorming ideas is what turns a spark into a fire, but I always find that the initial spark comes from meeting a client in person, and seeing a site firsthand.

Taking the time to understand a client’s needs, while really exploring the local culture and vernacular gives you so much to draw from.