A penchant for nostalgia was the guiding principle for the design and renovation of this three-room HDB flat at Crawford Lane. Belonging to a couple, the flat is situated in what was once known as Sio Po, or “small town”, on the East side of the Singapore River during the olden days.
The homeowners wanted to pay tribute to the area’s rich heritage by infusing a sense of nostalgia into what would otherwise be a contemporary approach. “We came up with the ideas together to bring back the [retro] vibes and feeling of nostalgia,” says Happe Design Atelier, whom the couple engaged for the design. The result is a airy yet cosy home accented by rich wood tones and patterned tilework that harks back to yesteryear.
AT A GLANCE
Home: Three-room HDB flat in Crawford Lane
Size: 78 sqm
Who lives here: A couple
ID: Happe Design Atelier