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We recently caught up with the co-founder of hu’u Villas, Sean Lee, proud co-owner of the breathtaking ten villas in the Petitenget area in Seminyak, Bali. We have designed all villas in close cooperation with Sean himself. It’s also worth mentioning that we co-created these ten villas ten years ago. Join us as Sean shares his insights on his remarkable collaboration with TOPOS. 🌿 Question 1: Sean, what inspired you to choose TOPOS for this unique project? “TOPOS’ design-driven philosophy instantly caught my attention. Their ability to fuse creativity, functionality, and sustainability in their projects spoke to my vision, and …

Amidst the bustling metropolis of Singapore, a quiet revolution is taking place. Biophilic design, the transformative integration of nature into urban living, reshapes architecture and enhances our well-being. Explore the captivating trends shaping Asia’s architectural landscape and changing Singapore’s architects’ thinking.

🌿Verdant Oasis: Plants take center stage, purifying the air and infusing interiors with tranquility.
🌳Nature’s Embrace: Organic materials like wood, stone, and bamboo create inviting spaces that balance luxury and sustainability.
☀️Illuminating Serendipity: Natural light breathes life into spaces, energizing and regulating our senses.

Alongside these trends, Singapore embraces other captivating biophilic design elements:

💧Water Symphony: Mesmerizing water features……

Top architects in Singapore are spearheading a remarkable transformation in architecture and interior design In an era defined by technological leaps. Powered by cutting-edge technology, these design pioneers craft spaces that marry aesthetics, efficiency, sustainability, and user-centricity. Welcome to a dynamic world where the future unfolds, driven by exciting tech trends reshaping Singapore’s architectural landscape.

Smart Buildings: A Revolution in the Making Intelligent buildings equipped with advanced systems and sensors are taking center stage in Singapore. Real-time data collection empowers these structures to optimize efficiency, sustainability, and security. Picture leading architects seamlessly designing buildings that adapt temperature and lighting based

TOPOS Design successfully conceptualised the logo and design challenges for two-in-one nightspot – The Shaven Cat, which opened in May 2014 along Tanjong Pagar Road. We portrayed the establishment’s overall masculine identity in their logo, which discreetly fuses elements of a car’s nose, a martini glass, and the suggestion of a woman’s femininity. Our design concept integrated the two different sections; the dining section The Bar and balanced it with its entertainment section The Club. The Bar, with its semi-alfresco bar, stood out from the other shophouse fronts, with a modern and bold update to its historical architectural design; use …

TOPOS’s installation in collaboration with DREAM was voted by the public as their top choice.  Here are snippets of our interviews with InDesign upon winning the award: How did the idea of the giant prism come about? The thought process began with the theme of the ‘Future’.   In our brainstorming sessions, we realised that as each person has a different view of what the future is, the imagery of the future can be interpreted and even distorted in many ways. We decided this would be where our concept would stem from. We liked the idea of a prism because firstly, …

TOPOS Design Studio was proud to collaborate with Alvin Tan from PHUNK to present our moving artwork installation – In The House of Change – that commemorated the fourth edition of SingaPlural – Celebrating Design 2015, held from 10 – 15 March 2015 at 99 Beach Road, Singapore. Exhibited as part of “Connect the Dots: Design Installations”, In The House of Change was a holistic mirroring of life’s dualities: minimalism and complexity; constant and change; private and public. The event was opened officially on 9 March 2015 with many of Singapore’s well-known architects, designers and members of the art community, present. …