Modern Renaissance

A contemporary vision for a bachelor pad breathes new life into this mature flat.

- Isabelle Tow

Looking at the interiors of this contemporary-chic 905sq ft four-room flat in Queensway, there is little that gives away the apartment’s half-century age. Besides the terrazzo flooring and old-school bathroom layout that separates the toilet from the shower, the rest of the home has been given a modern update—clean-lined custom furnishings finished in a masculine colour scheme. The apartment’s transformation was designed around the tastes and lifestyle of its new, youthful owner, Alex, a healthcare professional who lives here with his partner.

Like many other bachelors, Alex was drawn to a monochromatic palette for his new pad. His inclination towards charcoal, grey, and oak tones was fortuitous—they would contrast nicely with the existing terrazzo flooring of the communal areas that he wanted to preserve, which had been pristinely kept over the years by previous owners.