Kohi

Deeply informed by the owner’s love for hosting and passion for coffee, this three-bedroom apartment in the east departed from the typical apartment layout and was designed as an apartment with an alter ego that melds two distinct, separate functions—a café and a home.

Timber dining bench positioned beside the stainless steel island, creating an informal setting for conversation and coffee.

Detail of the dining and coffee bar area with warm lighting, timber seating and stainless steel finishes.

Wall-mounted circular light against textured plaster, introducing a quiet focal point within the dining space.

Wide view of the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area centred around the stainless steel island and coffee bar.

With the island as a focal point of this apartment, centred around hosting, loose and informal seatings were created around the main living space to create conversations and interactions between the owner and their guest. A low coffee bar integrated into the island allows for a more intimate interaction while making and serving coffee. Clad in stainless steel for ease of maintenance and accented with re-constituted wood from OneWood that provides warmth and durability, the island was designed as a standout yet functional piece of the apartment.

The stainless steel island anchors the apartment, functioning as both a coffee preparation counter and gathering space for guests.

View towards the foyer corridor with concealed storage and curved architectural transitions connecting the spaces.

Detail of a custom bench clad in muted Peranakan-inspired tiles, introducing texture and cultural reference through a restrained monochromatic palette.

Taking cues from the owners' heritage, a low bench clad in grey Peranakan tiles imbues a modern take on their heritage.

Custom bench clad in monochromatic Peranakan-inspired tiles, reinterpreting a familiar local material through a quieter and more restrained expression.

Designed as an open yet private space, a full-height curved wall in the foyer area creates a separation between the outside and internal living space upon entering. It serves both as a TV wall on one side and seating area on the other, maximising functionality while keeping to the concept of duality.

View towards the living room with concealed storage, curved wall transitions and a minimalist media console.

Guitar resting beside the sofa, reflecting the owner's personal interests and everyday rituals within the living space.

Wide view of the living and dining areas, balancing soft natural light, warm materials and understated furnishings.

Custom six-legged dining table designed and crafted by Hock Hoon, featuring a solid stained ash wood base and dark tabletop, styled with a simple floral arrangement.

Custom six-legged dining table designed and crafted by Hock Hoon, featuring stained ash wood legs arranged rhythmically beneath a dark tabletop, forming the centrepiece of the dining space.

Entrance to the master suite, where full-height wardrobes in light and dark timber tones frame the space. A concealed portal within the dark timber volume leads into a private man cave, while pocket sliding doors can close off the sleeping area beyond.

View through the wardrobe corridor towards the concealed entrance of the man cave, with integrated storage lining both sides of the passage.

Pocket sliding doors opened to reveal the sleeping area, allowing the bedroom to be connected with or separated from the dressing and lounge spaces as required.

Minimal sleeping area with a low platform bed, concealed bedside storage and soft lighting that emphasises calmness and simplicity.

View across the sleeping area towards the integrated display niche and wardrobe corridor, balancing openness with privacy through layered spatial planning.

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