Singapore
China
Shophouse & Heritage Home Restoration
Bespoke cabinetry and millwork for Singapore's conservation shophouses, black-and-white bungalows and pre-war terraces — modern function delivered with absolute respect for URA guidelines and original fabric.
Where Heritage Meets Modern Craft
Singapore's conservation shophouses in Chinatown, Tiong Bahru, Joo Chiat and Emerald Hill carry over a century of patina — original tiles, jack roofs, air wells, timber jalousies. Our role is to add the storage, kitchens and wardrobes a 21st-century household needs, without erasing what makes the property irreplaceable.
The Peranakan Edit
Original Peranakan tiles preserved, new free-standing kitchen island in smoked oak.
The Art Deco Renewal
Curved millwork echoing original 1930s fenestration, hidden modern appliances.
The Tropical Pavilion
Free-standing teak wardrobes and pantry — no fixings into original timber walls.
The URA-Conscious Approach
Every conservation shophouse project begins with a fabric audit. We identify what is original (tiles, timber, ironwork), what is later addition, and what is missing. Our cabinetry is then designed to sit lightly within the original shell — predominantly free-standing, with concealed services and reversible fixings.
Reversibility
Every install can be removed without trace.
Lightness
No fixings into conserved facades or jack roofs.
Dialogue
New millwork echoes original proportions.
Rooms We Restore
Specialist scopes for Singapore's conservation typologies.
Heritage Kitchens
Concealed-handle cabinetry around original tiled walls; integrated appliances behind timber-faced doors.
Entry & Air Well
Modular shoe and entry storage that respects original cement screed and door frames.
Master Suites
Free-standing wardrobes designed below jack-roof voids; no wall penetration above conservation line.
Frequently Asked — Singapore
Do you handle URA conservation submissions?
We do not lodge URA submissions directly, but we work alongside your appointed Qualified Person and supply detailed shop drawings demonstrating reversibility and fabric protection.
Can you match original Peranakan tile patterns?
We do not replace original tiles — we preserve them. Where missing tiles exist, we source matching reproductions from approved Singapore conservation suppliers.
How do you protect original timber and ironwork during install?
Full pre-install protection with breathable wraps; all transport routes pre-walked; zero on-site wet trades.
What is the typical project length?
8-12 weeks for a 3-storey shophouse including survey, design, fabrication and install.
Investment range for a conservation shophouse?
From S$180,000 for select rooms; S$450,000+ for whole-home cabinetry packages.
Restore With Respect
Free 90-minute heritage consultation at your conservation property — fabric audit, scope mapping, indicative budget.
Book a Heritage Consultation