A beloved Singapore icon built between the 1840s and 1960s, conservation shophouses served as commercial spaces as well as private residences in the past. This dual-purpose is revisited in a family home set in one such building— instead of reimagining parts of the space for commercial use, the owners wanted to maximise these areas for functional purposes.
The team at Cube Associate Design, led by design director Sarah Tham, was hired to transform a three-story Peranakan shophouse into a contemporary abode. The 3,905sqft property, which was to house a family of three generations, also had to integrate discreet and hidden storage spaces throughout.
“The challenge was to incorporate a modern interior into a charming Peranakan shophouse,” says Tham. “The clients wanted an uncluttered, contemporary home; they also wanted better use of the courtyard on the ground level.”
Cube Associate Design
Established in 1998 by design director Sarah Tham, the award winning firm specializes in practical design solutions that focus on the inventive use of space. The interdisciplinary practice offers a full menu of architecture and interior design services to both residential and commercial clients.
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