Located on the bank of Robertson Quay, in Singapore, studio Asylum transformed a warehouse dating 1895 into a boutique hotel, owned by The Lo & Behold Group. The building is situated along an infamous trade route that connected Asia and the Straits of Malacca.
The Warehouse Hotel
Leaving traces of the past in the interior design, studio Asylum restored an old warehouse that witnessed the beginning of modern Singapore.
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- 02 February 2017
- Singapore
In the early 20th century, the premises were recognized as a hotbed of activity for secret societies, business deals and underground spirit distilling. Today, this 37-room destination puts emphasis on heritage and local culture. The Warehouse Hotel exhibits spacious and welcoming rooms, designed in muted tones, offering double-high ceilings, peaked roofs, and original industrial details. In-room minibars, uniforms, bicycles, artwork, guidebooks and coffee & tea are all locally sourced for an authentic Singaporean experience.
The lobby and reception area serves as a communal space and comprises the hotel’s signature restaurant and bar. Using décor and furnishings reminiscent of the past, such as traditional rattan and natural leather, it offers an industrial feel. On the rooftop there is an infinity pool that overlooks the neighbourhood.
The Warehouse Hotel, Robertson Quay, Singapore
Program: hotel renovation
Architecture: Zarch Collaboratives
Interior design: The Asylum
Client: iHotel Singapore
Operator: The Lo & Behold Group
Completion: 2016