OHV 932 DESIGN & CONTRACTS

SINGAPORE OHV is a three-bedroom condo show unit in Singapore for the Far East Organization. Conceived by 932 Design & Contracts during pandemic-induced lockdowns as a dwelling for two young professionals and their two preschool children, the project responds to the home’s altered role. It emphasizes space for close familial interactions and private areas alike, and was specifically designed to mitigate feelings of ‘cabin fever’. A raised platform helps to segment the interior, while transparent walls and strategically placed furniture create division and connection, allowing parents to keep their kids in sight – and vice versa.

Our jury discussed the role of show flats, with design strategist Jocelyne Sacre concluding that they must ‘be relatable’ and ‘help people to project their lives into the future of the space. That’s the biggest selling point, and the end goal here is selling.’ Epistle founder Tanya Khanna added that they ‘have to appeal to not one particular inhabitant but to a range of people’. OHV came out on top for doing just that. ‘It accommodates all people through a cohesive experience, from the materials to the palette,’ said Khanna. ‘The lighting, colours and materials make children and their parents comfortable,’ agreed Design Plus Design founder and creative director Michael Lam, who applauded the high functionality of the modest, 140-m2 space. 932designs.com