Design, Vision, Celebration: Highlights from the 2025 Tatler Homes Design Awards Gala in Singapore

“Over the past two decades, we’ve spotlighted the best of design, outstanding homes and most importantly, our great talents here and across the region,” Tatler Singapore managing director Stephanie Tay shared during her opening remarks. “We’re also proud to present the ninth edition of the Tatler Homes Design Awards tonight, now with a growing regional footprint that includes the Philippines and Malaysia—and soon in Thailand.”

This year’s Tatler Homes Design Awards was sponsored by industry partners Coesa, Daum, Deluxe Systems, Hafary, Luzerne, Roche Bobois, Sol Luminaire, Space Furniture, Spin Fans, Surface Project, Surface Stone, Villeroy & Boch, and V-Zug. The awards also collaborated with venue partner Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay and supporting partners Belugari Caviar, Fiore Dorato, Newby (Doors to Asia) and Vin-Ex Wines & Spirits.

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

Past the registration area, guests were welcomed into a space transformed by striking brand installations. In one corner stood Space Furniture’s Instagram moment: the 2023 Compasso d’Oro-winning gold edition of Gaetano Pesce’s iconic UP armchair series for B&B Italia.

Comprising the UP5 armchair and UP6 ottoman, this limited-edition piece—one of only 500 worldwide—secured a prime position for its provocative form and allegorical expression of femininity restrained by societal expectations. Dressed in radiant gold and bronze finishes and framed by deep-blue Coesa drapery, it invited guests to sit, reflect and snap.

Across the room, Luzerne presented an elegant Peranakan-inspired tablescape featuring the brand’s Dynasty collection, designed in collaboration with Yen Qin—the ceramic practice of Melbourne-based artist Georgina Yen Qin Lee. The display paid tribute to Southeast Asian traditions through a contemporary lens, perfectlt put together on a Space Furniture table.

Between the two was an exquisite caviar bar courtesy of Belugari Caviar. Guests savoured premium sturgeon roe sustainably harvested from the southern Caspian Sea, produced using time-honoured Persian methods that uphold centuries-old artisanal practices.

In the ballroom foyer, a plush lounge by Space Furniture welcomed guests for respite, while Sol Luminaire’s outdoor lighting garden showcased a curated selection of architectural lights mounted on plinths for immersive exploration. The space was elevated by exquisite floral artistry from Fiore Dorato, whose arrangements added elegance and flourish throughout the venue.

Nearby, a beautifully designed photo wall inspired by traditional porcelain—the classic 20th anniversary gift—offered a fitting backdrop for commemorative shots.

There were two types of trophies presented during the evening. The main trophies—awarded to winners across 12 jury categories as well as the Sustainability Champion awardees—were specially crafted by French crystal maison Daum. “Fair warning, they are quite heavy at 6.5kg each,” said Dana Koh, executive editor of Tatler Singapore, during her on-stage remarks. “You know what they said, with great honour comes a great responsibility,” added Asih Jenie, editor of Tatler Homes Singapore.

Standing 30 cm tall, the limited-edition vessel was designed by French designer Victoria Wilmotte. Sculpted using Daum’s signature Pâte de Verre technique, the trophy’s intense royal blue hue and architectural form—reminiscent of a Corinthian column—made it a striking emblem of excellence.

In line with the awards’ sustainability ethos, 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 blue and white hues for this year’s edition.

This year’s edition introduced two new award categories: Spatial Design Studios on the Rise, conceptualised in collaboration with Surface Project (a subsidiary of Hafary), and the jury category Best Transformation. The former celebrates emerging spatial design studios—ranging from architects to interior designers and built environment practitioners—that have been incorporated for less than 10 years. Honourees for this category included Chalked, Haus Atelier and Create Architecture.

The Best Transformation award recognises a project that delivers a bold and thoughtful reinvention, whether through renovation, adaptive reuse or a complete interior overhaul. This year’s accolade went to K2SD Group’s A Sensory House, a project that reimagines a 1970s landed house in Katong, retaining its original charm while unlocking the full potential of its interiors.

Returning from hiatus this year is the Best Good Class Bungalow category, a pinnacle of the Singaporean dream. This year the award went to Peter Tay Studio for the interior design of a GCB on Swettenham Road, with architecture by Akta-rchitects and lighting by Light Collab. Completed over two and a half years, the residence seamlessly unites art, architecture and function in a bold and graceful expression of modern luxury.

The 15-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 two special brand collaboration categories. You can explore these projects and meet the creative minds behind them in the sections that follow.

This year, the Sustainability Champion award returned under the category Best Conservation. Two winners were recognised: Bukit Timah Railway Station by Kay Ngee Tan Architects and 10 Pender Road by Goy Architects. Both projects demonstrated how adaptive reuse and thoughtful design can extend the lives of heritage buildings in ways that resonate with modern living. 

Goy Architects also made history as the first practice to take home two Tatler Homes Design Awards in one year—one under Best Conservation and the other in the jury category Best Modern Asian Concept for an apartment inspired by an ancient Chinese poem and the phases of the moon.

Another highlight was the Best Use of Art category, awarded to The Nassim Regency Collection, an apartment designed and curated by art historian Krystina Lyon and product designer Mark Budden. The home, rich with Southeast Asian artworks, was an elegant showcase of artful living and personal expression.

Relive the ballroom moments via the gallery below.

Throughout the evening, guests were treated to a refined four-course menu crafted by the chefs at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay. The meal opened with a delicate appetiser of sustainably sourced Cured Salmon and Mackerel, followed by a choice between Pan-Fried Cod or 12-hour Braised Wagyu beef, both served with oyster beignet, confit vine tomato, carrot purée and truffle jus.

Each course was thoughtfully paired with wines by Vin-Ex Wines & Spirits, enhancing the dining experience with elegant, well-matched pours. Later in the evening, guests were invited to the foyer to enjoy a generous dessert spread, which featured a blueberry cheese tart, blue velvet cake, coconut lime mousse with blue pea jelly, and a cheese platter.

As the evening drew to a close, guests departed with a thoughtfully curated gift bag containing a Newby Tea set, a Villeroy & Boch notebook and a luxurious drawstring pouch from Coesa. The Newby Tea set featured blends from the award-winning London-based tea house, known for its heritage, purity and craftsmanship. Distributed in Southeast Asia by Doors to Asia, Newby’s teas are a celebration of wellness and tradition. A special set from Newby Tea’s Matthew Williamson collection was also presented to the jury. Created by the British designer known for his vivid, nature-inspired prints, the collection offered a moment of sensory calm after weeks of judging.

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