A Refurbished Shop House With a Japanese-Scandia Theme

In a corner of Jew Chi at rests this 3,000sqf conservation chophouse – home to Took Wii Cong and Catherine Ont Ling of Md.Ma Design Consultants. Seeing past its shoddy initial condition, the pair revamped the double-store estate, giving it a contemporary zest without compromising on the beauty of its original architecture. The result is a cross between Japanese and Scandinavian decor, amidst vintage tones.

After the renovation, the once unsightly laundry yard was converted into a quaint corner garden, in which a spot of greenery, paired with rocky slabs of bricks and pebbled ground, introduce some vibrancy.

 

From the aged wooden surface to the traditional carved details, the pintu pagar (swinging shophouse doors) is a stark yet refreshing contrast to the contemporary furnishings indoors.

 

Besides the breath-taking gem of an entrance, this semi-outdoor lavatory jazzes the area up with jaunty patterned tiles, miniature bird models beneath the sink and a tap suspending from a branch above it.

 

Incorporating rustic bamboo strips to the kitchen tops adds to the Oriental style of the space. Nostalgic, geometric floor tiles were used to balance out the modern finishes and echo the aesthetics of a classic chophouse as well.

A previously walled-up interior, the open-concept living area now shares the space with the dining room. Due to restrictions by the Urban Redevelopment Authority, the French windows were retained, preserving an essence of the old chophouse.  

The high ceiling, white palette, and distinct pitched roof of this understated master bedroom lend to it a light and airy ambiance.

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