Studio
Hock Hoon is a design practice shaped by Craft, Purpose, and Quiet Restraint.
Good design starts with truly understanding how people live. Guided by spatial logic and meticulous consideration, we create homes that support daily routines, meaningful experiences, and the changing needs of those who inhabit them.
Our heritage traces back to a furniture workshop established in the early 1990s. Years spent working alongside craftsmen and builders have given us a sound understanding of how things are made, allowing us to bridge design intent and execution with care, precision, and attention to detail.
Today, our work has received international and regional recognition through awards, including the International Design Awards 2025, Architizer A+ Awards 2025, Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2025, and APSDA Awards 2025. We are also accredited by the Singapore Interior Design Accreditation Council.
4
Creative Minds
53
Years of Making
7
Years of Design
72
Completed Homes
23
Design Awards
Ng Ci En
Creative & Project Director
(Designer / Strategist / Technologist)
For Ci En, design began long before he entered design school.
At eleven, Ci En spent weekends at his father, Mr Ng Chin Hok’s, carpentry workshop. There, he was taught not only to craft furniture and cabinetry, but also the discipline, precision, and patience essential for realising ideas. These years nurtured his habit of questioning—how things work, why they are done a certain way, and whether they could be improved.
Today, Ci En leads Hock Hoon, guiding the studio from furniture workshop to an award-winning design practice. His work focuses on spatial planning, functionality, and the home experience. Instead of starting with aesthetics, he believes design should respond to people’s routines, habits, and goals. With a strong spatial foundation, he aims to create homes that feel intuitive, purposeful, and lasting.
Beyond design, Ci En oversees direction and operations, including client engagement and project strategy, as well as systems, technical detailing, and research. His role bridges vision and execution, ensuring ideas are thoughtfully conceived and carefully realised.
His belief remains simple: considered design should never be separated from an understanding of how things are made.
Soh Xin Hui
Creative & FF&E Director
(Designer / Procurement Specialist)
She is recognised for crafting immersive spaces defined by refined materiality, emotional resonance, and a distinctive balance of elegance and boldness. Her work reflects a contemporary design approach that elevates spatial experiences through thoughtful composition, atmosphere, and detail ,creating environments that feel sophisticated, timeless, and deeply personal.
With experience spanning high-end private residences, commercial environments, and curated hospitality experiences, each project is approached through a lens of spatial storytelling. Believing that design has the power to shape emotions and elevate everyday living, she creates spaces that foster meaningful connections between people and their environments.
Characterised by an elegant yet expressive design language, her work combines refined restraint with bold visual impact. Through the careful direction of furniture, finishes, textures, and lighting, she crafts holistic interiors that are immersive, intentional, and emotionally engaging.
Her work has received multiple international and local accolades, recognised for its refined aesthetic, strong narrative sensibility, and meticulous attention to detail. Known for creating spaces that are visually compelling and impactful, her work continues to establish a distinctive and enduring design voice.
Chua Min Sheng
Creative & Operation Director
(Designer / Client Relations)
After spending his formative years in the design industry working under multiple established firms, designing award-winning projects ranging from Hospitality and Commercial spaces to Residential apartments and houses, Min Sheng brings a wealth of insights and design expertise to the studio.
His instils the belief that design should be multi-faceted, cross-disciplinary, yet distilled, crafting spaces that are clear and emotive. Apart from designing, Min Sheng also takes care of the studio’s day-to-day operations, refining studio standards and operations to deliver clarity and efficiency in every project.
Alvin Tan
Interior Designer
(Designer / Coordinator / Technologist)
Alvin's interest in design was shaped early on through an internship during his schooling years, where he was introduced to carpentry and hands on fabrication under the direct guidance of Mr Ng Chin Hok, founder of Hock Hoon Furniture. The experience developed an appreciation for craftsmanship, construction, and the discipline behind making carpentry. Working closely with materials and fabrication processes cultivated a deeper understanding of proportion, detailing, joinery, spatial functionality, and the relationship between design and execution.
Each project begins with a close understanding of the client’s lifestyle, habits, and aspirations. Alvin believes insights form the foundation of each project, shaping decisions from layout and flow to material, and detail.
Rather than imposing a singular style, the focus remains on creating interiors that reflect each client’s way of living, personal narrative and lifestyle. These forms spaces that feel authentic, enduring, and aligned with everyday living.
Working closely alongside a trusted team throughout both design and execution, he places strong emphasis on communication, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. This collaborative approach allows each space to be carried through with clarity and intention, ensuring the final outcome feels cohesive and carefully considered.