LIVING BY EXAMPLE

Driven by their love for the environment, this couple wanted their home design to be as sustainable as possible, resulting in material choices that could stand the test of time. Domenica Tan and meloDy Bay learn about the unique design of this home.

As self-professed environmentalists who are not big fans of consumerism, Shanmugaraj and Maheswari — who have professions in the arms and mechanical engineering industry respectively — were mindful of ensuring minimal waste production during the process of their home renovation. This, together with their want for an industrial, post-apocalyptic design resulted in an apartment that looks unlike any other. We speak to Shan (S) and Mahes (M) to find out more about this $80,000 renovation project.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR LIFESTYLE.

S: We’re a very outdoorsy couple, and we love to do things like rock climbing and diving. We try to be as environmentally conscious as possible, and do as much as we can to reduce our carbon footprint. For example, we always bring our own food containers to hawker centres and our own water bottle everywhere we go.

WHAT WAS THE MOTIVATION BEHIND YOUR HOME’S SUSTAINABLE DESIGN?

S: We wanted to ensure that our home can truly stand the test of time, because we didn’t want to have to throw away or repair furniture after a few years. So we had to make sure we used matrials of industrial grade strength. Everything in the home also had to have a purpose.