Design in Context: highlights from the 2026 Tatler Homes Design Awards Gala in Singapore

“We are proud to be celebrating the 10th edition of the Tatler Homes Design Awards, and this milestone comes at an exciting moment for Tatler Asia as a whole,” shared Stephanie Tay, executive managing director of Tatler Singapore and Thailand, in her opening remarks. “Our brand is growing with the launch of Tatler Japan, Tatler Africa this year, and Tatler Middle East on the horizon. Tatler is truly becoming a global platform where excellence, culture, and the celebration of the very best resonate far beyond our shores.”

This year’s Tatler Homes Design Awards was attended by 200 guests and supported by industry partners Atelier V&A, Carera Bathroom, Coesa, Daum, Deluxe Systems, Hafary, KKPL, Liebherr, Philip Jeffries, Sol Luminaire, Space Furniture, Spin Fans, Surface Project, Surface Stone and Tempur, as well as venue partner Grand Hyatt Singapore and supporting partners Birds of Paradise, Cakeinspiration, Fiore Dorato, Flaming Queen and Läderach.

Here’s a peek at what went down during the elegant evening.

At the entrance, a garden-like bar and cocktail area welcomed guests with a moss garden laden with desserts and potted strawberries they could pick themselves. 

Beyond, terracotta-hued noren-inspired curtains from Coesa gently and seamlessly guided guests to the living room-styled area where part of the magic was just getting started. The Coesa curtain installation strategically featured two entrances; one led to the photowall where guests had their photos taken, while the other opened up to a lounge set up by Space Furniture.

A sprawling Camaleonda sofa configuration by B&B Italia took centre stage, with Gaetano Pesce’s iconic UP armchair and ottoman from the same brand adding visual sumptuousness to the living room ensemble. A Shindo rug from Poliform anchored the space and tied the whole set-up together.

Across the room, Daum held an exhibition of some of their most beautiful sculptures, elegantly illuminated and ready to be admired by guests, set against vibrant wallcoverings from Philip Jeffries

To the left, a dedicated installation space awaited. There, a bedroom-like area styled by Atelier V&A featured two Tempur beds—one left bare and in an inclined position to showcase its inner mechanism. This naturally transitioned to KKPL’s installation, which resembled a luxurious walk-in dressing area complete with illuminated wardrobes, cabinets, shelves and a vanity.

In between the two lay Sol Luminaire, whose interactive installation of the brand’s iconic lights lent the entire space a warm, soothing glow. Each vignette was so beautifully appointed that it could inspire even the most houseproud guests with envy.

This interstitial space was also home to the photowall, inspired by the rings of a tree trunk. Scroll through to see some iconic photowall moments from the evening

There were two types of trophies presented during the evening. The main trophies—awarded to winners across 12 jury categories and two special 10th anniversary honours—were once again specially crafted by French crystal maison Daum.

This year’s trophy comes from Daum’s Gingko collection. “The ginkgo is one of the oldest living species on earth—a true survivor that endures. For our 10th edition, we couldn’t think of a more perfect symbol,” said Dana Koh, editor-in-chief of Tatler Singapore. “Fair warning to our winners tonight, the trophy weighs 5.4kg each so always carry it by the base,” said Asih Jenie, editor of Tatler Homes Singapore.

Three additional trophies were created for the Spatial Design Studios on the Rise category, crafted in collaboration with Hafary. These hexagonal trophies were made from off-cut natural stones, a thoughtful reuse of materials expressed in green and brown for this year’s earthy edition.

The Spatial Design Studios On The Rise category, conceptualised in collaboration with Hafary’s subsidiary Surface Project, made its return at this year’s awards. The category honours emerging spatial design studios, including architects, interior designers and other built environment practitioners that have been established for 10 years or less.

The evening honoured three spatial design studios: LA Design Studio, M.Spaco and OMG Atelier. Each of the three were recognised for their respective contributions in their own fields—M.Spaco for their early adoption of sustainability in design, LA Design Studio for their unwavering commitment to interior design and OMG Atelier for their open-minded and collaborative approach to architecture. These winners were presented with a specially crafted trophy made from offset natural stone from Hafary.

This year’s awards saw the introduction of a new category: Best Futureproof Concept. “Great design isn't just beautiful today—it has to work for tomorrow too,” said Jenie in her speech.

The award recognises a project that demonstrates a forward-looking approach to residential design, anticipating the evolving needs of its occupants. Whether conceived as a forever home, a multigenerational residence, or an adaptive reuse of an existing structure, it should prioritise flexibility, longevity and resilience. That accolade went to Yume Architect’s Linked Terraces, a project that transformed a modest single-storey semi-detached house into a light-filled three-storey family home while preserving parts of the original structure.

And as part of the award’s 10th anniversary celebrations, two special honours were added: The Enduring and The Emerging. “The Emerging for the boldest voice—the first to take the leap, open a frontier, and show the rest of us what's possible,” said Jenie. “And The Enduring, for a project that has stood the test of time and gone further still, reimagining the past for the future,” said Koh.

The Emerging honour went to QR3D by Park + Associates, Singapore’s first 3D-printed house. Designed by founder Lim Koon Park as his own family home, the four-storey dwelling explores the creative and technical potential of additive manufacturing while remaining firmly rooted in the principles of good spatial design.

The Enduring honour went to Temasek Shophouse by Studio Lapis and Surbana Jurong. This grand project took four conserved heritage shophouses, once home to historic landmarks such as the Malayan Motors showroom and the early film distributor Midfilm House, and transformed it into an expanded social impact hub that brings together community, culture and sustainability under one roof.

The 16-member jury, comprising professionals, academics and luminaries across the built environment industry, selected 12 winning projects across 12 jury categories, including three Readers’ Choice winners. An additional five accolades were presented across three special categories. For a decade, the Tatler Homes Design Awards has championed Singapore's finest design talent, and this year was no different. 75 nominated projects, 18 honourees, and a night that gave us the privilege of being among the first to honour work that truly matters, including Singapore's first 3D-printed house and the revitalised Temasek Shophouse

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Throughout the evening, guests were treated to a refined four-course menu crafted by the chefs at Grand Hyatt Singapore. The meal opened with a delicate appetiser of umami-rich grilled asparagus with kombu emulsion, followed by a potato and leek velouté. The main course was a choice between braised Australian beef cheek, pan-seared sustainable Barramundi fish, or an organic vegetable cannelloni.

Later in the evening, guests were invited back to the cocktail foyer to enjoy a generous dessert buffet spread, which featured a variety of seasonal berries and local fruits, fig tarts and chocolate truffles, calamansi tartlets, opera cakes, and even ice kacang made to order at the live kitchen.

Cakeinspiration also helmed a dessert stand featuring exquisite sweet treats, including cake pops and macarons, many of which featured botanical motifs in line with the theme of this year’s awards. The night ended in the living room and garden, with botanical gelato from cult favourite Birds of Paradise.

As the evening drew to a close, guests departed with a thoughtfully curated gift bag containing a scented candle from Flaming Queen, a KKPL notebook, pralines and chocolate truffles from Läderach, a beautiful drawstring pouch from Coesa, and a cake shaped like a pot of lily of the valley from Cakeinspiration.

Scroll through the gallery to see more moments from the night.

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