d+a | Issue 115 • Apr/May 2020

93 two different types of requirements into a seamless experience within the apartment. Ambient lighting and getting the right proportion of the spaces were pivotal to create the appropriate distance to appreciate the client’s collections. What projects are you busy with right now? We are excited to work on an A&A of a colonial bungalow built 20 years ago. It is now a holiday home to a three-generation family. The brief required a thoughtful design approach to present the old and new elements of the house in harmony, and tell the story of the family members staying in the house. For me, it is not about conservation or dutifully reinstating the existing old details. It is about keeping the essence of the old to bridge to the new soul of the interior. Why do you enjoy shopping at Space Furniture? Space Furniture is brilliant in curating furniture brands, offering designers a wide spectrum of styles to cater to our clients’ tastes and preferences. The collection is very comprehensive, enabling our clients to grasp different furnishing concepts all within one building. This allows us to use our time more efficiently. One of my favorite brands is Giorgetti. None of its pieces shout out but they are still very luxurious. Its designs are original and can stand on their own as art pieces. Most importantly, they fit in with any interior design style. This story is produced in collaboration with SPACE FURNITURE. TAN SZE LING Design Director, Topic Design Studio Age: 42 Education: Architecture, National University of Singapore