Part of a dual-key apartment in Lorong 6 Geylang, Apartment Sō occupies the larger 700 sq ft unit designed for the client’s own stay. Its smaller counterpart, Apartment Un, was created for rental.

The brief for Apartment Sō called for a minimalist and monastic interior—cool and pared-back—balanced with warm wood tones and carefully curated vintage furnishings to soften the atmosphere. Designed for a bachelor in his early forties, who crafts perfumes in his free time, the space also needed to function as both home and creative studio. An L-shaped wardrobe in the bedroom maximises storage, while the study conceals shelving for larger items behind full-height curtains, keeping the space serene and uncluttered. We also left two concrete beams in the living room exposed as they lend a touch of asceticism to the space.

Natural light flows generously through the living room and bedroom from both ends of the apartment, while the centrally located bathroom takes on a darker, more enveloping mood. Clad in dark natural stone and lit with dim, atmospheric accents, it evokes a spa-like retreat—complete with scents created by the client to enhance the experience.