The people and places shaping Singapore

Each compelling story below cements Singapore’s position as the centre of a global network of influences, a unique destination where only this precise blend of perspectives could percolate.

A hunger for knowledge

Both restaurant Forma and private dining establishment Ben Fatto 95 celebrate handmade pasta in all its glorious forms, many of which were discovered by chef-founder Lee Yum Hwa on research trips and apprenticeships in…

The power to shape your day

For Lidiyanah “Yana” K., bartending is a holistic craft that requires technical skill, prowess and a personal touch. At Atlas, she enjoys delighting her guests via the imaginative cocktail list.

Heritage and innovation

Hans Tan’s groundbreaking inquiry into porcelain design caught the eye of the team at Mandarin Oriental Singapore, who commissioned him to create the signature Lion City fan emblem in the hotel’s lobby.

Playing to your strengths

Carpenter Morgan Yeo’s creative process is built around collaboration: listening to his client’s needs and bringing their vision to life. His creations are found across Singapore, including at The Macallan House and Fico.

Finding a common language

Third-generation perfumer Johari Kazura hails from Singapore’s Kampong Gelam, a cultural enclave with enduring ties to the early 20th-century spice trade. His brand distils the best of East and West.

Room to grow

The raison d’être for Woha Architects is building a better future. This is underpinned by the studio’s unerring ability to find connections between different systems, whether that’s creating habitats or reducing urban heat.

Time for colour

Dawn Ng’s work deals with the passage of time. As you break down the building blocks of her multidisciplinary artistry, you uncover an unerring attention to detail and a devotion to presence.

A hands-on approach

In a city as fast-paced and modern as Singapore, ceramicists Michelle Lim and Ng Seok Har’s commitment to slow-making is a refreshing counterpoint to the hectic nature of daily life.

Tailored to every client

Since taking over his father’s tailoring business in 2010, Dylan Chong has maintained a tight-knit operation: a three-person team, each specialising in cutting trousers, shirts and jackets.

Creativity without boundaries

It is fascinating to watch Ng Si Ying as she weaves: the rattan strips passing this way and that, feeding one under here and crossing the other there, as vine becomes weft, warp, knot,…

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