Silversea Penthouse Residential by Hafi Hakim Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

The Work

Project

Silversea Penthouse Residential

Function

Residential

Category

Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Discipline

Spatial Design

Industry

Architecture and Packaging & Retail

Colors

Lavender, Light Gray, Silver, Dark Gray and Gainsboro

Images

5

Client

Thexton Smith Interiors Pte Ltd

The Recognition

Laureate

Hafi Hakim

Recognition

Bronze A' Design Award

Edition

2022 - 2023

Design ID

#146652

Credits

Image Credits

Marcus L Photography

Design Details

Unique Properties

The project objective was to create an elegant home that is soothing and calm, as well as being luxurious; a design where the view of the coastline, that the penthouse overlooks, is the star of the show. Our client is a family of three. A couple, both in their 40’s and a 13 year old son. We were engaged by our clients to perform a full turn-key project. This includes the initial Design Conceptualisation stage including 3D Visualisations. Material Selections for all intended joineries and bespoke furnishings, construction documentations, customisation of furnishings, interior styling services as well as full project management from start to finish.

Inspiration

Nature and the sea were my biggest inspiration when designing this apartment. The penthouse overlooks the coastline of Singapore, and we wanted to bring that element of nature into the interior design. One of the ways that we highlighted this inspiration is with the bespoke light sculpture in the living room. The light sculpture is made up of thousands of individual glass rods that were meticulously and individually installed into mouldable rods by hand. These mouldable rods were then sculpted to create a wave-like affect, giving the owners a sense of the ocean in their home. The light sculpture is comprised of 97% sustainable materials and can be recycled.

Research

When we first visited the site; we realized that we had to strip back every false ceiling as there were moulds growing on them. The aircon vents were also all leaking so we had to remove and redo all the ductings for the vents. All the parquet wood flooring in the bedrooms also had to be stripped away as we found traces of termites. This was a major cause as we found that the staircase steps were all hollow due to termite infestations. This realization expanded the budget quite a lot as all wooden joineries going into the house had to be treated to ensure that it would be termite free. The whole house had to be treated to exterminate any traces of termites.

Challenge

This design challenges was due to the neutral palette and base. The neutral palette however would mean that every artisan that has curated the pieces seen in this project to work at the highest level; as any imperfection would be apparent and obvious. The water repellent fabrics also had to be used throughout the space to assist in maintenance.

Realization and Technology

1. Light Sculpture The light sculpture is made by artisans in China. It is made from glass rods that is recyclable. Before the construction of the sculpture, the sculpture was mapped out on a 3D software to help both the client and I visualise the design intent and to change any designs if needed. It took 2 weeks to install this sculpture. We had to reinforce the false ceiling to make sure it can carry the weight of the sculpture. We also had to change the flow of the modulation as it did not appear as good in person than it did on the 3D walkthrough. This took a lot of time and coordination between the installers and myself. Link to images/videos: http://bit.ly/3GX1Vla 2.

Operation and Interaction

The operations and interaction of the project was very important. This is because we were doing almost all the designs and meetings remotely. We had to ensure all design intent was communicated to the client diligently, and all construction documentations were meticulously explained to the project manager and joiners. As this was the second apartment I have designed for my client and the second time we have worked together, we had a better understanding of how both parties work and how to manage each other’s expectations. This enabled us to make sure things went relatively smoothly as the client gave me her utmost trust, which was even more important when I was not physically present.

Project Duration and Location

The project started in June 2022 and was completed in November 2022. This is a luxury residential penthouse in Singapore and has a property value of SGD 18 million.

Specifications

2 storey apartment penthouse, 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 420 sqm

Keywords

Penthouse, Luxury Penthouse, Interior Design, Luxury Interior Design, Residential Design, Luxury Residences, Luxury Apartment