INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

FIGMENT X MOD Interior + Installation Art
350 sqm | Singapore | Built 2020

Design concept, penned by Colin Seah, founder-director, Ministry of Design

Historic dwellings like conservation shophouses are repositories of memories, with previous lives and a past of their own. Ministry of Design explores history and our relationship with the past, present and future through the concept of layers in Canvas House at Blair Road.

INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Colin was kind enough to answer our questions regarding his style, sustainable design, and his perspective of designing a project in Greece. Below you can read our interview with Colin Seah.

INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Energy costs are higher than they’ve ever been and are projected to keep climbing. The consequences of burning fossil fuels are constant reminders to homeowners across the world that our wellbeing is dependent on the ways we treat the Earth. Preserving the planet is an astronomically large task, but starting at home is the easiest way to enact big change. Making your home more energy efficient can save you thousands of dollars and save the planet!

Small-scale changes

Turn down the thermostat

The moment the temperature drops off, we are quick to run to our thermostats and blast the heat all the way up. Since we want to keep our homes warm and toasty at all times, we tend to leave the heat on all day and all night, regardless of if anyone is home or not. In a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy, it was found that lowering your thermostat by 10 to 15 degrees during the work day reduced wasted energy and resulted in 5 percent to 15 percent in annual savings. Investing in a smart thermometer will allow you to control the temperature settings in your home from your smartphone!

INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Your master bathroom should be your space for relaxation and tranquility. It should inspire you in the morning as you get ready for the day, and at night to help you unwind.