Cover A Hafary mosaic welcomes visitors to the showroom
A Hafary mosaic welcomes visitors to the showroom
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Take a peek inside the highly anticipated Hafary House, where shopping for tiles and stone surfaces is a tactile journey layered with design inspiration
Nestled along a row of heritage shophouses in Singapore’s layered Jalan Besar district, a new design destination is about to open its doors. Slated to welcome homeowners and designers by the end of the year, Hafary House promises to elevate your tile and stone-shopping experience to an immersive, tactile journey across multiple levels.
With interiors reimagined by local architecture and design practice Farm, Hafary House finds itself right at home in its vibrant locale, alongside a mix of up-and-coming residential developments and the eclectic F&B outlets on the first floor, which perfectly complement the multifaceted approach Hafary has adopted in showcasing the allure of its curated surface materials.
The new showroom weaves in elements of Singapore’s rich architectural heritage, with thoughtful nods to its historical surroundings thoughtfully balanced against a thoroughly contemporary design language.
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This section of the showroom is dedicated to mosaic tiles
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Upon entering Hafary House on the second floor of the building, visitors are invited into tactile gallery spaces in which materials come alive, not a conventional surface showroom but one reimagined with an experiential layout.
Tiles and stone surfaces are displayed in innovative ways that highlight their innate qualities, guiding homeowners and designers towards their perfect materials through both visual as well as textural exploration.
The gallery experience starts with an eye-catching mosaic, an intricate piece that comprises the sandblasted backs of tiles, proudly bearing the Hafary logo and setting the tone for the journey to come. Even at the reception, attention to detail is evident, with stacked tiles exposed along the edges to form an undulating, organic façade.
A corner of the showroom fashioned after an outdoor patio with a pool, to help homeowners and designers visualise their tiles in a realistic outdoor setting
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This unique arrangement of materials introduces the central theme of Hafary House: the beauty of the unrefined and the draw of discovering the unexpected.
Throughout the showroom, industrial materials are utilised in unconventional ways to capture the imagination. An overhead feature spans the length of the space, comprising straps typically used to secure stone slabs, woven into a distinctive ceiling installation.
Journeying through the showroom, one notices that every material speaks for itself, with natural edges, colours and textures inviting visitors to look closer, feel the surface, and appreciate how each element might fit into their own homes.
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The Hafary Bathroom sanitary showcase
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While the second floor intrigues the senses with its raw materiality, the third level of the building invites homeowners and residential designers to visualise every space in their homes, with tiles and surfaces lovingly displayed under a charming pitched roof.
Here, these showcases are embedded into multiple living spaces and even across the construction of objects, furniture and wall art, with each area demonstrating the potential applications of a wide range of materials.
Many of these display areas embody cohesive design styles and palettes to further help visitors visualise each space; from art deco to the serene minimalism of “Japanordic” interiors, these thematic displays intentionally capture a spectrum of styles, making it easier for aspiring homeowners and their designers to envision unique, functional spaces that reflect their individual preferences.
This area of Hafary House is dedicated to Wood Culture
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Hafary House further invites visitors to explore its two specialised sub-showrooms that spotlight complementary materials: a sanitary showcase titled Hafary Bathroom and a dedicated Wood Culture zone.
In the former, metal-finish pipes complement bathroom tile displays, transforming utilitarian fittings into sculptural installations that blend seamlessly with the tiles. Exclusive brands carried in this area include Zucchetti, Bernstein and in-house brand Klopfen.
Meanwhile, the Wood Culture section is designed to celebrate the adaptability of wood textures. Wood-plastic composite flooring lines the entrance in full-height, slanted fins, creating a vertical display that introduces visitors to a range of wood-like finishes.
With the opening of this new showroom, Hafary has created a space that encourages visitors to go beyond the surface and reimagine the possibilities in every space.
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Above Tropical tranquillity is exuded by this space on the upper storey
Tropical tranquillity is exuded by this space on the upper storey
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Hafary House is a destination that both inspires and engages visitors, marking the beginning of a design journey that, much like the storied neighbourhood it calls home, will continue to reveal new layers of inspiration with each visit for the next generation of discerning homeowners and designers.
Hafary House
161 Lavender Street
Tel: 6250 1369
hafary.com.sg
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Images: Courtesy of Hafary
