Cover See how Architology Interiors transformed a Cairnhill penthouse with a golden-hour palette
See how Architology Interiors transformed a Cairnhill penthouse with a golden-hour palette
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A penthouse in Cairnhill by Architology Interiors pays homage to the wonders of dusk and its radiant tones
Come golden hour, this hilltop 2,077 sq ft three-bedroom Cairnhill penthouse is radiantly lit up by soft rays. Located a stone’s throw from the heart of Orchard Road, the surrounding cityscape views will capture one’s attention.
Working around unique yet unchangeable elements, such as the home’s concave floor plan and a structural column in the living room, presented opportunities to leverage creativity for form and function. Tasked with making magic in the space, Terrence Quah of Architology Interiors delivered an articulation of luxury and novelty to evoke warmth for owners and guests alike. Elegant yet novel materiality augmented the overall design, present in the myriad of textures and fixtures that signal the home’s role as a welcoming haven.
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Sculpting belonging
Above The living room’s bespoke curved sofa allows seating in multiple directions
The living room’s bespoke curved sofa allows seating in multiple directions
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Charmed by the abundant light that filters through the apartment, the designer saw a vision of golden hour’s wonder being an everyday occurrence. The home features a tonal palette of creams and golds, evoking ethereality when light rays filter through its spaces. A vision of luxury that assuredly whispers was realised through a seemingly unlikely combination of surfaces, lines, and materials reflective of different aesthetics.
In a corner of the living room, a structural column clad in mosaic tiles, complete with ambient lighting at its top and bottom, commands attention. A bespoke dual-sided sofa wraps around the column, softening the initial visual impact of spotting the column from the entrance.
Above Sliding glass doors extend the living area to the balcony, where an L-shaped settee and potted olive tree frame views of the surrounding cityscape
Sliding glass doors extend the living area to the balcony, where an L-shaped settee and potted olive tree frame views of the surrounding cityscape
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The travertine feature television wall is punctuated by a floating metallic console and white KEF speakers with yellow accents. Full-length glass doors open to the outdoor balcony, covered by a perforated metal sunshade, complete with an olive tree and happiness trees.
Along the balcony, Roman blinds and day curtains were placed to soften the edges of the corners and ceilings without obstructing the view of the surroundings.
A delicate dance
Above In the dining area, a curved table and upholstered chairs echo the home’s soft, sculpted lines
In the dining area, a curved table and upholstered chairs echo the home’s soft, sculpted lines
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Next to the entryway, the dining area’s bronze-tone mirror backdrop reflects the home’s communal areas, while subtly colouring its surroundings. To its right, the open-concept kitchen features a myriad of textures. A semi-industrial luxurious impression was created with a row of short stainless-steel cabinets to one side.
Tall cabinets that conceal integrated fridges and ample storage space seamlessly blend in with the kitchen walls. The cabinets and walls are clad in an innovative heat-formed material simulating natural stone.
An intricately detailed, soft-cornered triangle kitchen island is carved out of Taj Mahal marble, a visual counterpart to the similarly shaped sofa.
Above A Taj Mahal marble island anchors the kitchen
A Taj Mahal marble island anchors the kitchen
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Out of sight, but not nearly out of mind, is the integration of robotic cleaners in kitchen design, complete with water and drainage points carefully concealed within cabinetry.
Quah found an unlikely muse in the form of an edgy down-tempo acid-jazz album titled Wallpaper Mach 1.5-Limitless Luxury. His conviction in combining highly contrasting yet surprisingly complementary materials within the same space “was birthed from the blending of eclectic traditional yet futuristic tones of Mach 1.5”.
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A sterling invite
Above Full-height glazing follows the home’s curvilinear plan, drawing light deep into the interiors
Full-height glazing follows the home’s curvilinear plan, drawing light deep into the interiors
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Behind sliding glass doors beside the kitchen, an L-shaped outdoor settee extends the living area, offering a natural spillover for lounging and entertaining. The transition is seamless, fostering dialogue between indoors and out. Before the walkway to the private quarters, dark-toned floating shelves present a curated display of sculptures and illustrations, set against pale walls to sharpen contrast and draw the eye.
In the master bedroom, a darker headboard and bedside consoles anchor the space, lending a sense of weight and calm. Details are pared back, supporting its role as a place of rest and retreat, removed from the openness of the communal areas.
Above A curved sofa anchors the living area, which is separated from the dining area by a mosaic-clad column, while full-height glazing opens to the balcony and city views beyond
A curved sofa anchors the living area, which is separated from the dining area by a mosaic-clad column, while full-height glazing opens to the balcony and city views beyond
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Throughout the apartment, in-ceiling speakers were incorporated to augment one’s experience of the space, bearing witness to the union of music, space and light. “The space is best experienced with music, space and light coming together as one,” says Quah. The idea of flow, he adds, is central to how the home is read and inhabited. “They asked us to make magic in this space,” he adds. Without a doubt, that was accomplished after four months in early September 2025.
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Above Architology Interiors co-founders Terrence Quah (left) and Bu Shukun (right)
Architology Interiors co-founders Terrence Quah (left) and Bu Shukun (right)
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Award-winning interior design firm Architology Interiors, part of the ARTG Design Group, crafts environments that embody its principles of Space, Spirit, Sense, and Surroundings. To redefine luxury through thoughtful, bespoke design, the user experience and emotional connection both underpin its design process.
Architology Interiors 331 North Bridge Road, #11-02 Odeon Towers, Tel: 8093 1184, architology.com.sg
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