Held at Straits Clan, Tatler Design Awards 2021 honoured the achievements of homegrown designers and their innovative projects
Our homes are havens that we enjoy returning to—and in the past year, the significance of our abodes have certainly been imbued with deeper meaning, as we seek safe sanctuaries in these unprecedented times.
While the Covid-19 pandemic may have brought upon upheaval and change, but it also presented an opportunity for firms to experiment, innovate and adapt to these circumstances. With that in mind, the Tatler Design Awards 2021 lauded the impressive achievements of the local design scene and the firms that brought to fruition a variety of residential and commercial projects despite the challenges of the past year.
This year, the 11 award categories were sponsored by Arova, Aureo Gallery, Boxx Euro, Gaggenau, Hafary, MM Galleri, Okamura, Roche Bobois and Spin.
(Related: Tatler Design Awards 2021: The Winners)
Local Flavours
Broadcasted live from The Snug, a cosy members-only lounge area within Straits Clan, the fifth edition of the annual awards ceremony was held as a livestream event.
Dubbed “Local Roots”, the awards’ theme also paid tribute to homegrown talents and their innovative projects. Guests were treated to decadent canapés created by Chef Tim Meijers from Tim’s Fine Catering, which presented a modern twist on familiar local flavours. Accompanying the savoury appetisers were drinks prepared with Melati, Asia's first non-alcoholic aperitif from the Singapore brand.