Cl7A Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp by Serlyn Tan

Cl7A Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp by Serlyn Tan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award yn Izer in Ynterieurromte en Útstallingûntwerp Competition Category.

IzerYnterieur· 2025

Cl7A Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp

by Serlyn Tan

Client: Communique Bold

A' Design Award yn Izer Winner in Ynterieur Category

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The Design

About Cl7A Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp

Cl7A is in residinsjeel ynterieurûntwerp foar in walk-up shophouse-appartemint yn Singapore. It hûs fan 978 kwadraatfoet befettet twa sliepkeamers, twa badkeamers en in iepen keuken dy't oergiet yn de wenkeamer en iteten. It skean plafond mei sichtbere houten balken waard behâlden as karakteristyk elemint fan de oarspronklike shophouse-ienheid. Slipe betonflierren, waarm hout en graniet foegje djipte en kontrast ta. Sterke arsjitektoanyske linen wurde balansearre troch sêfte gerdinen en soarchfâldich selektearre keunstwurken. De âlde ienheid waard restaurearre wylst modern komfort tafoege waard.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Izer

Cl7A Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan Cl7A Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. Cl7A Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This walk-up apartment in Singapore is designed for someone who loves bringing people together. The open-concept space blends modern elegance with cozy, personal touches, creating an inviting atmosphere perfect for hosting friends and family.
Every detail - from the soft drapes to the curated artwork makes this apartment feel like more than just a space; it’s a home meant for laughter, shared meals, and late-night conversations.
Dimensions & Packaging: This 978 sqft home offers a perfect blend of comfort and modern living. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, it boasts an open-concept kitchen that seamlessly flows into the living and dining areas, creating an inviting and airy atmosphere.
Tags: Communique Bold, Home, House, Residential, Interior Design, Architecture, Singapore, Walk-up Apartment, Shophouse, Asian Inspired, Asian, Modern Twist, Modern
Production Technology: This home beautifully balances heritage and modernity by retaining the pitched ceiling with exposed timber rafters, a signature feature of a shophouse unit. The use of raw materials, such as polished concrete flooring, adds an industrial edge, while natural elements like warm wood and elegant granite create depth and contrast. The design embraces a masculine aesthetic, with strong architectural lines and bold textures, yet introduces soft, inviting touches that make the space feel welcoming. The result is a refined yet comfortable home that honors its historical charm while embracing contemporary sophistication.
Design Challenge: This home renovation is a thoughtful restoration of an aged unit, bringing back its former glamour while preserving its original charm. The design carefully revives existing structures and architectural elements that have deteriorated over the years, breathing new life into the space without erasing its history. By blending restoration with modern enhancements, the home retains its character while embracing a refreshed, sophisticated look—honoring the past while making it functional and beautiful for the present.
Research: This study explores the integration of heritage architectural elements with contemporary design principles to create a harmonious living space that respects historical integrity while embracing modern functionality. By retaining key structural and aesthetic features of the original architecture, such as exposed beams, the design preserves the cultural and historical essence of the space. Simultaneously, modern interventions, including open-concept layouts, minimalist detailing, and advanced materials, enhance spatial efficiency, sustainability, and user comfort. This approach demonstrates that heritage preservation and modernity are not mutually exclusive but can coexist to produce aesthetically and functionally cohesive living environments. The findings contribute to the growing discourse on adaptive reuse and sustainable architecture, offering a framework for integrating past and present in residential design.
Inspiration: This home renovation is a journey of revival, seamlessly blending heritage and elegance. The vision was to restore an aged shophouse unit to its former glamour while respecting its storied past. Careful attention was given to preserving and enhancing existing structures and architectural details that had weathered over time, ensuring that the soul of the home remained intact.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2019 and finished in October 2020
Operation Flow: A sense of warmth and the owner's story and heritage greets you as you enter the space. Once upstairs the high, exposed-beam ceiling gives the room an expansive, almost airy feel. Every detail invites you in, making you feel instantly at home.
The kitchen, with its sleek island and inviting bar stools, feels like the heart of the home. The room is alive—not just with furniture, but with the essence of home. The bookshelf, filled with framed memories and trinkets, whispers stories of the people who live here.
It’s a place that doesn’t just function well—it feels right. A space designed not just for movement, but for moments and life.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Serlyn Tan of Communique Bold Pte Ltd, 2025
Team Members: Serlyn Tan
Image Credits: Kelvin Yan