BEST MODERN CONCEPT

SUPER ASSEMBLY

Fantastic sea views are a hallmark of this 1,195 sq ft unit in the towering Wallich Residence luxury apartment complex. Led by principal architect Iskandar Idris and director

Patrick Siah (pictured on the right), local design firm

Super Assembly chose to highlight the home’s stunning panoramas with a minimalist interior inspired by

Japanese aesthetics.

Large windows span the length of the living area and bring the outdoors in; the space was also enlarged by removing an adjacent room. A pivoted wall and sliding door allow this space to be converted into a guest room if needed. The simple yet impactful material mix, comprising wood, brass and mirrored surfaces, conveys an elegant and modern feel. To evoke a sense of calm via “repetition, rhythm and variation”, vertical strips that vary in proportion are employed throughout as a design element. Various storage options contribute to the apartment’s uncluttered appearance, as do the timber panel that slides over the TV when it is not in use and the panels in the corridor that hide the doors to the rooms.

“The home exemplifies the qualities of calmness through vernacular textures, repetition and rhythm”

SABRINA LONG

Dean of the School of Art and Design at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and THDA jury member

“A delightful interior with a variety of tones within a consistent aesthetic. The vaulted ceiling is especially memorable”

FRANK LEUNG

Founder and principal of Via. and THDA jury member