The Golden Days

There is an enduring allure to British colonial architecture - it is a totem of a cultural identity that is steeped in time-honoured heritage, a paragon of time-transcending architectural concept that is free from the shackle of trends and fads, and a jewel of old-world charm that sets it apart from the run-of-the-mill buildings.

- Yan Joon Wing

The Robertson House - part of The Crest Collection - is a prime example. Opened to the public in October last year, the five-star hotel is located at the Robertson Quay in Singapore - a burgeoning area buzzing with lively nightlife and culinary establishments.

Upon arrival, the multicultural interior design heaves into sight. The arresting contrast between the anachronistic influence from the West and stylistic elements of the East unfurls - verdant foliage, jungle-themed artworks, rattan chairs, walnut wood and mosaic ottoman coffee tables - inviting guests to a space that is stately decorated with an interplay of lightness and darkness, instilled with a tinge of tropical allure.