Cover The home’s grand open-plan living area designed by Architology Interiors features teakwood flooring designed in the style of a yacht deck
The home’s grand open-plan living area designed by Architology Interiors features teakwood flooring designed in the style of a yacht deck
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This yachting-inspired penthouse by Architology Interiors draws inspiration from the maritime connections between the owner’s profession and memories from his university days
With its teak floor planks, copious use of wooden joinery and curved elements, this penthouse apartment creates the impression of being on board a luxurious yacht. This feat was immaculately realised by Architology Interiors, the design studio behind the interior transformation of a family’s 3,200 sq ft penthouse in Singapore’s lush, leafy Bukit Timah neighbourhood.
Architology Interiors co-founder Terrence Quah reveals that the yachting inspiration came to life through discussions about the client’s personal history and passion points. The husband had studied product design and engineering at university and had fond memories of crafting a model yacht by hand for his first-year project. It is fortuitous that this school-time memory connects to the client’s subsequently successful career path in the maritime industry.
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Above The marble counter acts as a stylish divider between the entryway and the living area
The marble counter acts as a stylish divider between the entryway and the living area
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“Everything had to be crafted from scratch; the client remembers crafting and bending the scaled-down strips of timber boarding
that would eventually form the hull and deck of the model yacht. This meaningful moment was something both the client and Architology Interiors wanted to build upon. The design direction led us to explore the idea of how we could bring some elements of yacht design into the interior space, in a manner that would still remain architectural,” shares Quah.
Above A corridor separates the bedrooms from the main living area
Above The wooden portal that frames the bed is reminiscent of the design of yacht cabins
A corridor separates the bedrooms from the main living area
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Given that the apartment houses a family of four, the design team also had to take various practical considerations into account.
On the second floor, for instance, the owners wanted plenty of wardrobe space in the master suite, and they also sought to transform the study into a multipurpose room that could be used as a gym, a workspace, and a games room.
The family planned to hold parties frequently and wanted to create a living area that puts guests at ease, within a luxurious setting.
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Above Backlit handrails imbue the stairway with subtle style
Backlit handrails imbue the stairway with subtle style
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The couple also desired sound-dampening fixtures in the social spaces so the slumber of their children would not be affected whenever the parents were entertaining guests, should the merrymaking go on late into the night. As such, the doors in the home were constructed with sound-proofing elements and a shared corridor acts as a sound barrier between the children’s bedrooms and the festivities in the living area.
Based on these criteria and the seafaring influences, the design firm selected an earthy scheme to complement the material palette, which comprises South American ashwood, honed grey marble, white spray-painted panels and doors, polished stainless steel and teak timber flooring in a matte finish.
Above The breezy outdoor terrace looks out to lush green views
The breezy outdoor terrace looks out to lush green views
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The entrance sets the tone with its handsome ashwood wall panels and its unbroken line of vision: first, of the spacious open-plan living room, then stretching outwards to the balcony and the treetops. Here, the teakwood flooring from Parqwood is framed with black silicone expansion strips to make it appear similar to the deck of a yacht and extends from the living area to the outdoor deck.
A pair of B&B Italia Naviglio sofas by Yabu Pushelberg forms the centrepiece of the living area, with their sculptural forms bordering the yacht model that’s presented on a round ottoman. Full-length, spray-painted panels in white conceal the storage spaces; they also feature polished stainless steel strips that bring a subtle sheen to the space. These panels are lit from below, with tiny embedded lights that line the base of the cabinetry.
Above The master bathroom features non-slip tiles and is clad in various marble-effect slabs
The master bathroom features non-slip tiles and is clad in various marble-effect slabs
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The selected furnishings bear rounded forms that pay tribute to the shape and silhouette of sailboats. “The B&B Italia Naviglio sofas, Seven dining table and dining pendant lamp were all selected to pay homage to the qualities of curvature that are elements of yacht design,” says Quah.
In another nod to the home’s nautical influences, the staircase incorporates a cove-lit timber railing that guides the way to the upper level with gentle illumination. The powder room on the first storey also acknowledges the opulence of the yachting world with its timber veneer ceiling, and a marble-clad washbasin and walls.
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Above Mirrored walls expand the sense of space in the powder room
Mirrored walls expand the sense of space in the powder room
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On the second floor, the multifunctional room is designed based on the wife’s wishes, with desks that can be tucked away behind mirrored folding doors; the latter also cleverly doubles as gym mirrors for the family to check their form as they exercise.
Measures were taken to separate the master suite from the social zone at the rooftop area and the multifunctional room. The entrance of the master suite leads first to the spacious walk-in wardrobe requested by the owner’s wife, which appears like a sleek corridor that separates the more intimate bath and bed areas. The dressing room then leads to the master bath, where a timber screen divides the space and provides another layer of privacy.
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Above Architology Interiors co-founder, Bu Shukun
Above Architology Interiors co-founder, Terrence Quah
Architology Interiors co-founder, Bu Shukun
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Company founders Bu Shukun and Terrence Quah believe in celebrating the clarity and concision of architectural design thinking while capitalising on the qualities of each project’s unique context. The multi-award-winning firm has garnered praise for its tailored approach to every client brief and is currently working on a wide range of projects across the hospitality, residential and commercial sectors.
Architology Interiors
#11-02 Odeon 331
331 North Bridge Road
Tel: 6284 1011
architology.com.sg
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