Le casino Marina Bay Sands situé à Singapour va bientôt ouvrir le ArtScience Museum. Le concept de la Welcoming Hand est de disposer de 10 “doigts” du musée autour d’une base ronde, révélant pour chaque doigt une galerie différente. Une construction imaginée par Safdie Architects.
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{beautiful cafe inspiration, Market Lane Cafe in Melbourne, via sprk … the tiled wall would also do well as a kitchen in my own home}
Let's start with some coffee this Monday morning… we have been in Singapore again during the weekend and one thing I really love of being here (and yes miss in Kuala Lumpur) is having a simple but very good coffee in a nice ambience … in Singapore I love to go to the place downstairs of our apartement block, called Kith cafe, yes even the NY Times did a nice write-up about them.
{Kith cafe in Singapore}
It's such a small little cafe, i believe 5 people are working here everyday from 7-7, 7 days a week sometimes… yes that is what you call hard work!… and everyday they serve you amazing food always with real friendly face. I often think why can't………………………………………..Read More>>>
…you have more places like this in for instance Amsterdam where service often is 'rubbish'… i admire people who are passionate about what they do and are willing to work hard for what they believe in…
So you have to visit Kith Cafe when you are in Singapore!!
Another cafe I really love in Singapore is ps. Cafe… I like it especially for the interior decoration… the furniture, color palletes and little touches are totally up my alley. And the good thing is the food, drinks and service were also very good.
We have only been once so far but will come back and enjoy sitting outside in the lush green surroundings… perfect match for me of Asia meets Europe. Some images below from ps. cafe that I took while we were there…
Yes the internet is a great place… browsing one of my favorite tumblr blogs from far up North takes me all the way South to Singapore to the amazing work by studio juju… {image above: the Woble and Mushrooms}
I could easily copy-paste all their images from their website and show them here… but why don't you visit and experience yourself how hard it is to decide which design you like best…
the Platypus Chair or…
the Stacking Drums or…
the Piatti and Dough plates or.. the AT lamp…
studio juju was established only two years ago by Timo Wong and Priscilla Lui and they are based in Singapore and already won several awards like last year the Design Report Award during the Salone Satellite, Salone del Mobile 2011.
Last week i told you about Singapore InDesign and the repost I have written for design-milk. Apart from visiting Dream interiors that day, I also went to a gorgeous furniture shop called Pomelo… a relatively small shop, but with a great selection chairs, tables, lights and accesoiries… some of which were fun for me to recognise from previous posts i had done… like the prints from Bold&Noble…
…George Nelson Bubble lamps , seeing them grouped together at Pomelo was really nice and this fun bench by Sam Hecht for Established&Sons…
…'osso' chairs by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for mattiazzi… beautiful detailed information about the chair right here at designboom.
Like i said Pomelo in SIngapore is definetly worth visiting when you are in SIngapore, the owner of the shop is a great guy with a lot of love and knowledge about design.
Singapore’s newest concept shop showcases Southeast Asia’s emerging designers and more
Taking a cue from their select inventory of conceptual young designers, Singaporean boutique Black Market’s newly formed sister shop Black Market No. 2 toes the line between fashion and art by extending their involvement with clothing into other areas, such as film and in-store installations from a range of Southeast Asian designers.
Black Market’s intermingling among the creative arts is a natural progression. Run by Filipino video artist Quincy Teofisto and motion graphics designer Jasmine Tuan—who is also a driving force behind fashion label FrüFrü & Tigerlily—the duo’s eye for catching good talent early on is all part of Black Market’s bigger plan as a major force in the Singaporean fashion scene.
Inside No. 2 is a shack-like wooden structure called Black Box, that serves as a pop-up space and focal point for various projects. Currently installed through 14 June 2011 is the Mixte Vol. 6 collection of all-black clothing pieces by designer Nina Nikicio. SBTG took over the area last April, where the label transformed old Levi’s, Dickies and other classic brands into new items and used the space to display and sell these.
Designed by Teofisto and Tuan, No. 2 is a cavernous space with raw wood everywhere. Upon entrance, a huge multi-level shelf against one wall immediately draws you in, a design inspired by the way Chinese doctors store medicine and functioning as the shop’s integrated stockroom.
“Singaporean designers are quiet observers, they have subliminal approach on current trends in the market,” said Teofisto. “By comparison to other Asian counties, Singaporean designers are detached from the usual traditional style of their neighboring countries, perhaps the country is young and still looking for its own identity.”
Most recently Black Market was involved in Thread on Frame, a festival in which they picked international moviemakers, photographers and artists to turn labels carried by the store—like Max Tan, Proudrace and Normallyanomaly—into fashion films. In addition to operating as a concept shop, Teofisto and Tuan plan to offer clothing production for designers as well as create its own signature line. Keep tabs on what both locations are up to through the Black Market blog.
A Singaporean magazine takes their pages to the arcade and more
A publishing concept that bridges print, digital and display mediums like touchscreen or arcade console, Singapore’s free, quarterly Kult Magazine by creative agency Kult 3D is set to release its sixth art-centric issue with a theme focused on extinction. Concerned about how quickly animals are disappearing due to the hands of man, it presents a visual discussion on their value through interesting facts and thought-provoking graphics.
The staff at Kult 3D decide upon the different themes based on their topicality; for example, a previous issue on AIDS was sponsored by Singapore’s Health Promotion Board as part of its education campaign on the subject. Kult 3D then culls artists and graphic designers—mostly in Asia, to help provide them with a platform—who present their own takes on the subject, and the results become part of the magazine.
The agency then takes the artworks and turns them into interactive pieces that can be experienced on the Kult Artcade, an ’80s-style arcade console whose current location is at the Know It Nothing boutique on Singapore’s Haji Lane.
Also at that location until the end of June is a touch screen display hanging in the window where passers-by can swipe and drag elements of the artworks to activate fun and surprising animations of the Fortune issue. Made using UBIQ technology, the project was a special commission from the store as part of its ever-changing window display project.
“We identify technology that we want to explore then we adapt the content to best suit the medium. The interactive window display makes the magazine accessible to a wider audience. By having a theme for each issue, it helps the viewer to understand the work, thus improving the wider public’s visual literacy,” said Kult Creative Director Steve Lawler.
Those not stopping in Singapore anytime soon can still engage in the interactive version via the website. The issue comes out early June 2011, but readers outside of Singapore can subscribe and just pay the postage.
Another Birthday in the family this week… Happy Birthday Love of my Life! It was a wonderful day today and I hope you enjoyed it too? We went to a small island here in Singapore, calles Pulau Ubin. Yes for you who didn't know Singapore has a couple of islands and some of them are absolutely worth visiting.
Pulau Ubin is known for it's bicycle tracks, so DUtch as we are we had to go and see for ourselves. We start by driving to Changi Village, but taking a taxi is a very simple alternative. At Changi Village you will find that brings you to the island, only 5 minutes away but a nice little adventure, especially for young kids 🙂 see the image of the ferry here below.
Pulau Ubin is an island North East of Singapore where often said as the last “kampong” (village) in Singapore. When you arrive at the Island you are warmly welcomed by lot's of Chinese decoration and a world of bikes… bikes, bikes and more bikes… al for rent… that's what we did too of course 🙂
Everything at the island is simple and easy, you just follow the path… what I liked during the day, was being outdoors in the jungly forest and of course all the details in the small village. Lot's of chinese temples and offerings. For lunch we went to one of the fish/crab restaurants and after spending around 4 hours at Pulau Ubin we decided to go back home. Of course there is much more to explore on the island but the heath and two very young boys were ready to go back home.
There is an intriguing story about a 'German Girl Shrine' at Pulau Ubin that I first heard about via this wonderful blog by jeffrey and flora, two Americans living in Singapore. Some people really worship this ghost from the past.. today we did see the sign of a small road leading up the holy place, but we are saving this little adventure for our next trip to Pulau Ubin. If you are already curious than click here and read Flora her wonderful story about the German Girl and her Shrine.
All images were taken by me, Irene, you can use them for your blog but please give credits via this link.
Hello, sorry I wasn't able to post yesterday… it was my son's Birthday and we were/are celebrating it in our 'continuously better looking' apartment… see images below… After a long day of strolling around Universal Studios I was in desperate need of some real inspiration (yes it was fun, but not my cup of tea) … so my husband and I left the boys with the babysitter and went to Haji Lane, a little street in the Arab corner of Singapore which I had heard many good things of …. great fashion from indie designers, cute little things handmade… but nobody told me about this place: A Thousand Tales … beautiful Scandinavian inspired furniture, newly made from mostly teak, showcased in a funky and cool shop + a small cafe! {image above via coolhunting}
Another shop at Haji Lane I really liked was Green Poppies, especially for their super cute stationery like these 'Keep It In A Notebook' and a little pouch that I forgot to buy… good reason to go back…
Like I said we are making progress on our new apartment, luckily with some help from baby Kiet ….
… the vintage Harvey Guzzini lamp was a little treasure I found in the Netherlands last year together with a set of two loungers, the Bovenkamp Sofa Models 58, not knowing at that time they were vinatge designer pieces… just liked them for their scandinavian look and teak wood… not even knowing they were by a Dutch manufacturer… Bovenkamp. All together they didn't cost me more than 75 euro's! I love giving them a new life here in Singapore.
And two more details of our apartment that I dare to share with you… when it's all finished I will give you a tour… I promise!
Small-scale shopping in Singapore’s hidden retail destination
Singapore’s enormous, glittering shopping malls in and around Orchard Street are wall-to-wall major-brand retailers, the stuff of a shopaholic’s dream. For those seeking something more intimate, the indie boutiques on Haji Lane are far from the roaming mall rats.
Lining a narrow, backstreet of the tranquil Kampong Glam area—otherwise known as the Arab district—beautiful boutiques showcase rising Singaporean designers, as well as other designers from Asia and beyond. Don’t miss stores on the second floors of the charming shophouses; look out for mysterious flights of stairs through doorways at street level because you might just find find a new little world at the top of them.
United Label (at 69 Haji Lane) carries Vijitra, a womenswear brand by a Thai designer living in Singapore, as well as a selection of adorable stationery culled from around Asia. Near the entryway a staircase leads to a floor stocked with clothes from different labels. There are a few racks of items that have been majorly discounted, while others are dedicated to items like delicate, screen-printed tees.
At one end of Haji Lane is Soon Lee (no. 73), which stocks a mix of chic womenswear, accessories and lifestyle items from Hong Kong, Korea and even the Philippines. The boutique’s size (basically two shophouses combined into one) gives way to a large selection for browsing.
When it comes to clothing, most of Haji caters to women but Whiteroom (no. 37) co-owner Arthur Chua designs the in-house menswear label Drifters for modern men who aren’t afraid to experiment a little. The cut-and-sew label sells its own collections of elegantly re-imagined dress shirts and well-tailored practical pants alongside accessories that include vintage Ray-Bans, Giles & Brother and more. Rustic dark wood floors give the store an appropriately woodsmen-like sense of exclusivity.
Another store geared for men, Know It Nothing (no. 51) offers a selection of cut-and-sew basics as well as ready-to-wear pieces under its Sifr brand. The retailer also stocks Makr, fragrances by Miller et Bertaux and other imported lifestyle goods. Its window display doubles as a continuously revolving art project, where different artists are invited to interpret or present their concepts.
The vintage-inspired accessories at the tiny shophouse Hadasity are the type that inspire (and define) entire outfits. Designer Hadassah Lau scours antique markets and shops on her world travels for brooches and other pieces to create the one-of-a-kind bracelets, rings and necklaces.
Balancing out the shopping element, a few cafes and rest stops provide a place for breaks. A Thousand Tales (no. 55) is an all-in-one art gallery, cafe, bar, restaurant and furniture complex. While the menu next door at Bar Stories (no. 57A) sells drinks like mojitos and caipirinhas, visitors are invited to ask the bartender to make something special for them. The Scandinavian-inspired furniture is used as seating for patrons, who can buy it right there if they like it enough.
Pluck (no. 31/33) focuses more on housewares, but the cafe inside offers a revolving selection of homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors. The standouts are the Asian-inspired flavors, such as green tea with red beans or cashew-infused yogurt. There are also flavors made with alcohol, like the refreshing lychee martini.
Good morning! Perhaps you noticed (hopefully not) that I wasn't behind my desk last week… I prepared all the posts from last week one week in advance so I could sneak off to our new apartment in Singapore…. only 10 days ago we received notice that we could come over and pick up our key… YEAHH we waited a long time but boy was it worth the wait. I'm absolutely in love with our luxurious small new space in this wonderful city.
Last week week we (my husband and sons) were cleaning the house, unpacking the boxes, driving back and forth to IKEA, the hardware store, the internet shop and all the other things that needed to be taken care off… off course we are not finished at all yet, but we are making progress… above a small impression from the boys bedroom… so happy I brought the yellow lamp from a thrift shop from the Netherlands, makes the room immediately bright and happy… in fact all the furniture you see in the top images are from thrift shops from the Netherlands. We are now way done decorating the place, but this is just a small start… we ae hoping to have the floor painted white.
Entrance to the kitchen including the door to our bomb shelter!!! Can u believe it we have a house shelter like the Singaporians prefer to call it… an absolute waist of precious space in my opinion, but we are not allowed to remove it, so it's going to be storage room and Lode's new bunk bed that he loves so much.
ps. we are not moving to Singapore, we are staying in KL but due to my husband's job we will be spending lot's of days in Singapore too… keep you posted!
ps. tomorrow a great new Let's Get Personal Tour.
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