Good spatial design, where every inch is thoughtfully considered and curated to harmonise functionality with the tastes and needs of its inhabitants, has the power to orchestrate a universe of experiences. Two of Singapore’s leading design luminaries—Darren Yio, who helms Archetype Studio, and Jeremy Tay, the co-founder of Prestige Global Designs—know all too well the importance of striking a balance between beauty, functionality and the desires of their clients.
Yio, who founded Archetype Studio in 2018, champions a holistic philosophy to ensure that the spaces he designs have a timeless quality. Tay, who established Prestige Global Designs with his business partner, Michael Ong, in 2008, believes in being creatively agile and adaptable. Here, both men recall what shaped their respective design ethos, give insights on the current state
