View from the Top

KGID transformed this holiday home into a private sanctuary with outdoor areas that celebrate its tropical setting

Apenthouse with a private elevator, a rooftop swimming pool and skyline views sounds like a dream property. But it takes an interior designer’s deft touch to turn an empty shell into a home that f lawlessly fits one’s lifestyle. This penthouse project by KGID is a stellar example.

Led by husband-and-wife team Kelvin and Karen Gan, KGID is no stranger to crafting bespoke penthouses. In fact, the owners of this penthouse approached the studio after visiting their neighbour’s unit, which was also designed by KGID. “They like our design and ideas,” says Kelvin.

The client bought the penthouse unit as a holiday home and an investment property. At 4,000sqft, the apartment is more than spacious, yet the clients found the existing spatial programming generic and lacking a few elements. “The brief was to create a warm, inviting and sophisticated look; the owners also wanted us to maximise the use of the outdoor spaces,” shares Kelvin.