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Taste of the high life

The Straits Times

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May 31, 2025

Hong Kong couple create metropolitan spirit in Claymore Road apartment

- Home & Decor

Taste of the high life

As they hail from Hong Kong, the husband and wife who own this home know what it is like to live in a densely built-up city.

Being in the hospitality industry, the couple—who are in their 50s and 60s, and have a daughter in her 20s—also appreciate the finer things in life, such as art and whisky.

They are well-versed in design and had high expectations for their Singapore home, a 2,206 sq ft three-bedroom condominium apartment in Claymore Road.

They chose registered architect Gwen Tan, founder and principal designer of Singapore firm Studio IF, to handle the renovation. Ms Tan, who is also the co-founder of Formwerkz Architects and has more than 20 years of experience, has worked with the couple on multiple projects over the past decade.

The apartment's lift opens into a private foyer, where everyday items such as shoes are concealed behind textured fabric wall panels.

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