Project

A lifestyle hub conceived as an integrated environment for retail, dining, accommodation, and communal interaction, the design takes cues from the inherent characteristics of the shophouse, particularly its elongated proportion, which is leveraged to create a sequence of layered spaces. As visitors move from the entrance toward the café at the rear, each zone unfolds with a distinct spatial experience, encouraging progression and discovery. A consistent curvilinear language unifies the interior, expressed through arched openings, circular display benches, silo-inspired changing rooms, and bespoke furniture details.

Select interventions introduced by previous owners have been deliberately retained, allowing traces of the building’s past to remain embedded in the new design. In addition, metal grille patterns from the original structure are reinterpreted and integrated into the new entrance door, serving as a subtle gesture of preservation and respect for the lives and histories that preceded the establishment of the store.

The repeated use of curved elements is fundamental in shaping a visually engaging retail environment, working in harmony with the interior color palette, which draws inspiration from the rich tones of natural Nyatoh timber used in the former Writer store—the predecessor to the P66 store.