Home to a French expat who has amassed an astonishing collection of art from his travels around Asia, this three-bedroom duplex penthouse at Robertson Quay is interesting to look at no matter where you turn.
Dining Room
He converted the dining area, now an intimate alcove housing a bespoke glass table paired with see-through Louis Ghost chairs, from part of the terrace to allocate more room to the living space.
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City Views
One gets mind-blowing views of the bustling cityscape from the terrace on the lower floor.
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High Bar Counter
Sleek, modern high seats tone down the sumptuousness of the bespoke marble-topped bar counter.
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Floating Staircase
Floating stairs take you to the study and a wall of full-height shelving.
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Old & New
Like the rest of the home, the guest room is a fascinating mix of old objects with contemporary furnshings and art.
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Study Room
The study has more art and comfortable seating.
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Contemporary Art
The placement of a headless artefact beside the contemporary How To Build A Strong Soldier by Singaporean artist Aiman is an exercise in witty juxtaposition.
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Full Height Storage
To keep the full-height custom shelving visually light, the homeowner had it done in white and pale wood, and paired with a large, imposing painting that draws the eye away.
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Mirrors
A host of mirrored surfaces in the master bedroom reflects the light entering from the full-height windows, lending a resort-like feel to this space.
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Master Bedroom
The homeowner extended the master bedroom into the terrace and filled the gap in the ceiling with grilles so sunlight can still enter.
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Buddha Statue
The homeowner’s favourite object is the Buddha head in his bedroom, which he has owned for over 20 years.
This story first appeared in Sona Decor in 2018.
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