To many Singaporean designers, the chance to work on a shophouse project is certainly an opportunity to be relished or even a dream come true. Known for their distinctive facade, airy internal courtyard and light-filled spaces, these historical buildings offer many creative possibilities to the adventurous designer, even as they come with all the technical and regulatory complexities innate to any conservation project.
When Cube Associate Design was tasked by a family office to redesign the interior of one such beautiful pre-war building in
