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.
City Views
One gets mind-blowing views of the bustling cityscape from the terrace on the lower floor.
High Bar Counter
Sleek, modern high seats tone down the sumptuousness of the bespoke marble-topped bar counter.
Floating Staircase
Floating stairs take you to the study and a wall of full-height shelving.
Old & New
Like the rest of the home, the guest room is a fascinating mix of old objects with contemporary furnshings and art.
Study Room
The study has more art and comfortable seating.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.