闲雅所 (Xián Yǎ Suǒ) — The Retreat of Quiet Elegance transforms Seletar's conserved Block 450 into a slow-living sanctuary inspired by the Ten Refined Pursuits.
Reinterpreting the site’s past — from military recovery to everyday restoration — the design shifts operational discipline into mindful rituals and communal calm. By preserving the colonial character and integrating natural ventilation, shading, greenery, and human-scale spaces, the retreat promotes elderly well-being through tea culture, quiet social engagement, intergenerational exchange, and connection to nature.
It is a space for rest, reflection, dignity, and meaningful living.
Category
Good Health and Well-being
Diploma in
Interior Architecture & Design
Key Skills
3D Modelling and Rendering
Detailed Drawings
Conceptualisation
I am an interior design student interested in adaptive reuse and human-centred environments that preserve memory while creating new meaning. My work focuses on elderly well-being, intergenerational interaction, and slow-living spaces that nurture dignity and calm.
I believe design should restore rather than overwhelm. Through careful spatial sequencing, natural materials, light, and ventilation, I aim to craft quiet, atmospheric environments that age gracefully and respect context. By balancing heritage with contemporary needs, I strive to create spaces that feel intentional, meaningful, and emotionally resonant.
