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.
Blurring the boundaries between space and object, MOD conceptually blanketed Canvas House with a layer of white that covers the past, and provides a canvas for the future. The house rhythmically reveals parts of its past, with Shadows of old timber as well as Layers of revealed brick and intricate details of pre-owned furniture.
At the same time, MOD invites visitors to imagine a future with Dream, a text-based neon piece that the studio created, with a quote by Thomas Jefferson that encapsulates MOD’s approach to Canvas House. The quote summarizes the attitude of the house; Colin explains, “It is a neutral white canvas for the future to be dreamt upon, rather than a wholesale homage to the past.”
Not too far from the sea and not too far from town, the historical residential district of Blair Plain is for those who prefer a quieter street with exciting places to visit nearby.
An independent coffee roaster, a restored Peranakan home turned museum, and even a classic barber tucked in an attic of a shophouse – the area is thriving, lively, and laidback at the same time.
For those interested in architecture, don’t forget to explore the different styles in the district, from ornamental facades of the ‘Late Style’ to more pared down Art Deco shophouses.
Our minimum length of stay is for a URA-approved 3 months term. We offer stays of 1 to 2 months in our serviced apartment approved property House Rong.
We have a maximum occupancy of 2 pax per studio.
You get a furnished room or apartment that’s move-in ready. WiFi, utilities, and weekly cleaning of the common areas are all included. We’ll also provide one free set of bedding and towels, basic household essentials and a welcome gift bag. Your rent includes use of shared laundry, kitchen facilities, living and dining areas. New members also enjoy free access to our members-only ‘living-room-away-from-home’, Figment Club House.
Yes, we provide weekly cleaning of the common areas. We can also arrange cleaning of your private studio for an additional $150 per month.
Yes, we require a security deposit of one and a half month’s rent before the commencement of your stay.
Becoming a Figment member means joining a cosmopolitan community of mature working professionals, with diverse backgrounds in tech, finance, design, and other creative industries. Our members do anything from running their own consulting podcast to selling vegan ice-cream.
Although most of our members are in their thirties, we also host many members in their forties, fifties and sixties! Rather than our biological age, what really matters are our shared values of cultural awareness, diversity and authenticity.
Not so much - this is Figment’s vision of shared housing for grown-ups - that's mature working professionals. We aren’t here to slice and dice apartments into matchboxes just to stuff as many 'tenants' as possible into a building, adult-dorm style. With Figment you always have room to breathe.
You can socialize as much as you want to, but you also reserve the option to retreat to the quiet comfort of your private studio within a spacious 3000ft² shophouse.
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"Finding Figment has been a revelation. Their beautifully restored shophouses offer a living experience like no other in Singapore. Knowing that only 0.001% of locals get to enjoy such heritage treasures makes it even more special."
Colin, Design Director
4y at Peninsula House
"Living in Figment's shophouses has turned my dinner parties into memorable events. The stunning heritage backdrop always impresses my friends, making them a little jealous of my extraordinary home."
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2.5y across 3 Figment Houses
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6m at Venus House
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