Tatler Homes Design Awards 2026: Vote for the Best Bespoke Concept in Singapore

In Opera Estate, a 20-year-old bungalow has been reworked into a fluid, high-impact family home by SCKD. Designed for a multigenerational Chinese expat family, the 9,688 sq ft residence builds on an existing structure, but reimagines its interiors through sculptural forms, pop art cues and cultural symbolism. This is the owners’ second collaboration with founder Keat Ong, and that familiarity shows in the confidence of the design.

“Flow” drives the entire scheme, shaping how spaces connect and how energy moves through the home. The family’s Bearbricks collection becomes a narrative device rather than mere display, informing a series of custom aluminium and carpentry interventions. Each is named and imbued with meaning: the Vault at the entrance signals safe travels, the Orange in the living room conceals services while referencing health, and the Pyramid over the dining area speaks to stability.

The basement intensifies this language. Sculptural ceiling pieces integrate lighting and air distribution, culminating in the Cow Udder, a technically complex centrepiece symbolising abundance. A fish tank links the interior to the pool beyond, while entertainment and liquor rooms balance function with theatre.

Upstairs, the mood softens. Bedrooms are arranged for comfort and flexibility, with a generous master suite and communal sleeping platform. A skylit bathroom and roof garden introduce openness and light. Completed in nine months, the home is expressive yet practical, where symbolism, craft and daily life are tightly interwoven.

In case you missed it: A Bearbrick collector’s playful bungalow in Singapore’s Opera Estate, shaped by the flow of energy

In a Bukit Timah condominium, a 1,582 sq ft apartment is reimagined as a deeply personal family retreat shaped by memory and mood. For the homeowners, a formative safari in South Africa set the tone. Designer Jeremy Tan of Renostud.io translates that experience into a layered interior that feels warm, expressive and quietly transportive.

Rather than follow trends, the design draws from the family’s character and lived experiences. Tropical and botanical wallcoverings set against dark timber floors establish a lush backdrop, while vintage and colonial influences—Shaker cabinetry, wall beading, herringbone tiles—lend a sense of age and familiarity. The mix is deliberate, balancing nostalgia with clean-lined modern pieces.

Moments of surprise punctuate the home. A faux fireplace, introduced mid-renovation, becomes the emotional anchor of the living room, offering a sense of comfort rarely associated with tropical apartments. Elsewhere, faux timber beams conceal lighting while adding depth overhead.

Private spaces continue the narrative. The master suite reads like a hotel retreat, complete with a wood-lined wardrobe and artificial skylight, while the daughters’ room introduces playful energy through a menagerie wall and custom bunk bed. A study wrapped in botanical motifs offers a quieter counterpoint.

Don’t miss: Renostud.io channels a family’s zest for adventure with a characterful abode

In Upper Bukit Timah, a 5,380 sq ft semi-detached house by K2SD Group unfolds as a study in form and intent. Named The Geometria, the home translates its owner’s brief—something bold and lasting—into a spatial language shaped by circles, planes and shifting angles. Principal architect Kelly Kawahara Cheah and project director Tommy Yeo carry this idea through every layer, from architecture to furnishings.

The façade pairs full-height glass with timber panels that double as windows, while a circular airwell punctures an otherwise linear composition. Inside, sculptural lighting and layered greenery soften the structure without diluting its clarity.

Living, dining and kitchen areas sit on a single plane, where warm timber ceilings meet stone surfaces. Curved furniture tempers sharper gestures, including a monolithic stone feature at the TV wall. A trapezium glass insertion by the staircase subtly alters volume and perspective, while the basement adopts a darker, more introspective tone through timber screening.

The dining area leans into contrast, pairing a rectilinear table with semicircular details and deeper hues. In the kitchen, a slanted island and pyramid hood extend the geometric narrative. Upstairs, the master suite opens to sweeping views, its softer curves easing the home’s more assertive moments. Completed as a cohesive whole, the house reads as both rigorous and expressive—an architectural portrait shaped through geometry.

Read more: Inside The Geometria by K2SD Group, a poetic study in bold geometry and texture

In District 10, Arche’s House of Kin, in Gentle Darkness by Arche transforms a conventional family apartment into a sanctuary of depth, texture and subtle drama. Spanning a year-long renovation for a couple with three children, the project embraces shadowed tones to evoke rest, intimacy and connection rather than theatricality.

Stripping back dated finishes, the team addressed structural issues while layering dark joinery against pale floor tiles and seamless ceilings to create balance and fluidity. Full-height windows and integrated carpentry ensure light, storage and spatial continuity, while movable TV panels and concealed passages make the living areas flexible yet cohesive.

Private zones echo this philosophy. The master suite combines textured volcanic-like panels, a relocated walk-in wardrobe and vanity for flow and calm. Children’s rooms, softened with pastel hues and playful bunk configurations, integrate feng shui guidance and practical storage.

Every surface and junction carries intent, allowing the home to evolve from bright family days to hushed evening gatherings. Styling and floral arrangements add warmth and softness, completing a space where texture, tone and proportion quietly orchestrate life. Arche reframes darkness not as absence but as a medium for comfort, rhythm and connection.

In case you missed it: Inside a monochromatic apartment in Singapore’s District 10, cocooned by gentle darkness

The Lo & Behold Group’s New Bahru office inhabits a former school, a building whose post-war Modernist architecture—open-air corridors, patterned breeze blocks, louvred windows—anchors its character. Tasked with transforming the old Nan Chiau High School library into a creative, functional and modern space, UK-based Nice Projects retained these historic details while layering contemporary warmth and tactility.

The reception exudes hotel-lobby charm, with a Ligne Roset Pumpkin sofa, Ingo Maurer Flotation pendant and Richard Deacon print. From here, staff ascend a lightly stone-clad terrace to enter the main office, where open-plan communal desks, social lounge areas and intimate meeting rooms foster connectivity. Barrel-vaulted ceilings and tall windows preserve the building’s original volume and light, while textured glass panels ensure privacy without shrinking the space.

Materials—terracotta accents, burnt red-stained timber, corrugated steel, cork walls—reference the school’s brick façades and create a rich, layered palette. Custom desks, Steelcase chairs and hot-desking zones balance functionality with comfort, while curated furniture and art punctuate the expansive layout. The fourth-floor boardroom doubles as a wine-tasting space for Clink Clink, blending formal and convivial atmospheres.

Here, architecture, light and materiality work in concert. Every detail, from fluted lamps to bespoke joinery, reinforces both the building’s heritage and its new role as a collaborative hub.

Read more: Inside Lo & Behold Group’s new office in New Bahru

Within Singapore’s prestigious Meyer Blue development, Sujonohun has translated the relaxed elegance of coastal living into a series of show units that feel simultaneously luxurious and inviting. Drawing on the tactile charm of boat houses and seaside residences, the designers—Sujono Lim, Molina Hun and Yanika Gunawan—crafted two- and three-bedroom apartments where materiality, light and spatial flow evoke the gentle rhythms of the ocean.

The interiors are layered and sensorial. A three-dimensional timber feature in the two-bedroom unit acts as a visual separator between the living room and surrounding spaces, balancing solidity with lightness. Mirrored panels within it reflect natural light, suggesting the glimmer of waves while enhancing depth. Throughout, subtle sculptural details, soft curves, and frosted glass articulate a quiet sophistication, ensuring a seamless interplay between spaces.

Bedrooms and bathrooms maintain the coastal narrative through muted palettes, tactile fabrics, and moody lighting. Clean lines and soft contrasts create a calming sanctuary, while walk-in wardrobes and stone-clad en suites reinforce a resort-like ambience. A bespoke bar nook with a richly veined stone countertop introduces warmth and a sense of lounge-like indulgence, rounding off the luxurious yet understated aesthetic.

Every element, from custom furniture to ambient lighting and wall treatments, was carefully curated to heighten both visual and tactile experience. The designers’ collaboration with UOL Group and Singapore Land ensured that the final result remained true to the original vision, blending practicality with creativity. With these Meyer Blue units, Sujonohun demonstrates how modern coastal homes can feel intimate, immersive and deeply connected to their surroundings.

Don’t miss: Where sea meets sanctuary: Sujonohun’s textural take on coastal living

After years in their original office, Authors Interior & Styling felt the need for a space that matched their creative growth. Their new 2,917 sq ft ground-level showroom and mezzanine office in Bartley is a study in calm, openness, and purposeful flow, designed to provide privacy without conventional partitions.

Rejecting fleeting trends, the team embraced introspection, reconnecting with their roots and core values. The resulting environment is tactile and serene, with zones that transition intuitively, each corner serving a purpose without feeling cluttered.

Key materials were chosen with care. Historic oak veneer from the Netherlands anchors the palette, alongside lime plaster, stainless steel, and antique-stained mirrors. Lighting blends smart spotlights with Ong Cen Kuang’s playful Kelopak series, while a suspended “Cloud Forest” and a Zen-inspired meeting room introduce organic, contemplative touches.

Completed over 26 weeks, the studio is more than a workspace; it’s a living manifesto of the firm’s philosophy: authentic, people-centric design that evolves with its users.

Read more: Authors Interior & Styling revamps Bartley studio to reflect their creative ethos

Vote for your favourite Best Bespoke Concept nominee in the form here.

Be sure to also read about the nominees for Best Showroom and Best Luxury Concept, and vote for your favourite projects in those categories. The public voting period ends on May 8 2026, midnight, Singapore time.

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