Lo-Hi Tech: Primitive Materials: Future Frontiers, is a Finalist at the Seoul Design Award 2024

Lo-Hi Tech: Future Frontiers, is a Finalist at the Taipei Design Award 2024 under ‘Industrial Design’ category.

Lo-Hi Tech: Terra-Cool System awarded Honourable Mention at the INDE Awards 2024 under the category ‘The Object’.

Lo-Hi Tech: Terra-Cool System has made the shortlist of INDE Awards 2024 under the category ‘The Object’.

FuturArc features Modern High School International. View here.

Architect & Interiors India features Modern High School International.  View here.

Architect & Interiors India features Modern High School International.  View here.

Modern High School International on Arch Daily. View here.

Monocle features Modern High School International in their collection of articles “Learning Curves” by Nic Monisse. Above the Noise “Building a school in Kolkata, one of India’s most populous cities, comes with a set of…

A series of strategic voids punctuate a rectangular building mass and carve out pockets to emit natural daylight into the learning commons of an urban school.

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“Three recent projects by Studio SKLIM exemplify the current thought processes that govern design methods, techniques, technology, and materiality. These projects span across the realms of material research, architecture, interiors, and product design. ‘The Techne…

Studio SKLIM has been selected as part of ZER01NE Creators Program 2023 and showcased our research ” Lo-Hi Tech. Primitive Materials: Future Frontiers” at: ZERO1NE Day 2023 Organised by ZERO1NE, Hyundai Motor Group S Factory,…

Lo-Hi Tech is a layering of trajectories, exploring how primitive materials can be future-proofed with technology and igniting material system cross-overs between shelter and vehicular infrastructure.

+Pavilion has made the shortlist of INDE Awards 2023 under the category ‘The Learning Space’.

Modern High School International (MHSI) in Kolkata, India has officially been awarded the highest accolade – Platnum under the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Schools Rating for new schools. MHSI is the first school…

Published by Design Diffusion World Srl, Milan, Italy #281, January -Feburary 2023 Orchestrating Movable Forces “Ultimately, furniture curation should carry the spirit of the project and reflect the designer’s values in order to achieve a…

Kevin Lim to participate in Singapore Indeisgn Intimate 2023 organised by Indesign Media Asia Pacific / Cubes. “What are the impacts that the built environment has on the environment and what can be done to…

Financial Times features Hansha Reflection House in this article about seismic resistant homes by Edwin Heathcote. “In Japan, Studio Sklim’s Hansha Reflection House employed traditional Japanese carpentry techniques combined with reinforcement to create a very…

Kevin Lim has been invited as a speaker/panelist for Hyundai’s ZER01NE Day 2022 – Creator’s Talks on the topic of Sustainability in Seoul, South Korea. Hyundai’s ZER01NE Day 2022 Creator’s Talks – Sustainability 3rd October…

+ Pavilion  is featured in Singapore’s Business Times. “Studio SKLIM was involved in all aspects of the +Pavilion design, from inception to furnishing and the final architectural design. In collaboration with Affordable Abodes, it has…

Kevin Lim, founder of Studio SKLIM, talks about the award-winning design practice’s collaborative installation at the Marina Barrage, recent construction technologies that he’s excited about and how we can reduce our carbon footprint in our…

Kenopy is a bio-composite roofing tile made from Kenaf fibres. We seek to create sustainable architectural tiles from “farm to shelter”.

“Kenopy is a biocomposite tile made from kenaf fibres.  We seek to create sustainable architectural tiles from ‘farm to shelter’.”   Our material research project under the Good Design Research grant by DesignSingapore was showcased…

9-15_Deloitte Center for Edge makes INDE Awards 2022 Shortlist for ‘The Working Space’.

“+Pavilion installation seeks to contribute towards building better lives in Singapore, and beyond.”  View here

The Swiss cross inspires the structural concept of a glue-laminated timber pavilion showcasing a vignette of a sustainable built environment.

A narrow café is diagonally divided into tapered volumes for enhanced customer and efficient coffee preparation zones.

Voids Café has been awarded a Bronze (Play category) for the IFI Design Distinction Awards 2022. 80 projects were recognized with IFI Design Distinction Awards, from a shortlist of 156 completed interiors from across the…

9-15 Deloitte Center for Edge has been awarded Honourable Mention for Workplaces at the Architecture Masterprize 20201.  Link here.

Swiss Embassy Workshop – Innovative sustainable design and solutions in building and construction by Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore, Deloitte Centre for the Edge Asia, Studio SKLIM, Häring Timber Technology, Affordable Abodes, Hilti, EHL Campus…

The European Cultural Centre presents the fifth edition of the extensive biennial architecture exhibition. The exhibition will open in parallel with Biennale Architettura on May 22nd, 2021 and it will run for six months until…

Published by Indesign Media Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore #100 – April/May 2021   Compact: Multiplicity “Studio SKLIM posits that as more  people work from home, compact offices may become increasingly prevalent.”

Published by Design Diffusion World Srl, Milan, Italy #264, March 2021   Collaboration & Competition The International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) engages with the world design community to explore the duality of collaboration and…

Published by Yapı Endüstri Merkezi, Istanbul, Turkey #462, December 2020 / January 2021 Earthquake Resistant Buildings    

9 agile work zones wrapped by plywood shells for a compact office.

Voids Café has been awarded as one of the Winners for Commercial Interiors at the Architecture Masterprize 2020 .  Link here.

Voids Café  makes shortist for INDE Awards 2020 under ‘The Social Space’.

The periphery edges are rounded to reflect the undulating plan.

Published by Media Group Pte Ltd, Singapore #114, 2020 Size Doesn’t Matter “Grace Espresso Cafe by Studio SKLIM epitomises how design can overcome space limitations.”

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“Studio SKLIM draws upon concepts of emptiness and negative space to optimise space in a micro café located along River Valley Road.”  View here.

Voids are treated as form in this micro cafe.

Verdant Spine Office has been awarded at Architecture Master Prize 2019.  Link here.

Published by Media Group Pte Ltd, Singapore #110, 2019 Guiding Line “A structure in this office hosts greenery and office supplies, while acting as an architectural datum.”

Published by Phaidon Press Ltd., USA Phaidon Editors, ed. 2019 ISBN: 9780714878096   Explore 400 of the world’s most innovative and influential architect-designed houses created since the early 20th century Throughout history, houses have presented…

2 of our projects have been awarded at the recent A’ Design Awards (Italy) 2018-2019.  Hansha Reflection House awarded Gold in the Architecture,Building and Structure Category.  Verdant Spine Office awarded Silver in the Interior Space…

“Tropical rainforests, vernacular longhouses and natural landforms inspired the unconventional design of the Verdant Spine Office.” View here

A verdant spine anchors the spatial organisation of an office inspired by both natural landforms and vernacular forms/materials.

Kevin Lim gave a keynote address at Design Dialogues’19-Rethinking the Design, organised by Indian Institute of Architects – Palakkad Sub-centre on 26th January 2019 at Hotel SriChakra International, Palakkad, Kerala, India. Images by Vibrant Media….

We are pleased that 3 of our projects: Ombré Patchwork Apartment, Rattan Clouds, Brick Bakery have been awarded at the Los Angeles based Architecture Master Prize 2018.  Links here: A, B, C.

Rattan Clouds awarded at International Design Awards 2017 (IDA awards) – Honourable Mention.

Bamboo pavilions inspired by Thai umbrellas provide sustainable shelters for an adventure park.

Published by Phaidon Press Ltd., USA Phaidon Editors, ed. 2017 ISBN: 9780714874722   A stunning exploration of the beauty and drama of 150 black structures built by the world’s leading architects over 1,000 years. A…

Ombré timber tones are patch worked onto timber panels that gradually transition the space towards increasing privacy and warmth.

Flexible partitions form part of a material wrap to transform privacy/public thresholds.

In celebration of MKPL’s 20th anniversary, ‘HOMEGROWN: A Singaporean Design Consciousness’, an exhibition curated by the architects to reflect and investigate fundamental underlying elements and common threads in contemporary homegrown design and architecture.   Selected…

Published by Phaidon Press Ltd., USA Naomi Pollock, ed. 2015 ISBN: 978-0-7148-6962-9   Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan’s contemporary culture is constantly in flux, with a host of new architectural practices ushering in an era of…

Flexible partitions form part of a material wrap to transform privacy/public thresholds.

Staggered shelving for both adults and children form the blocks for a chocolate retail while an overhanging shelf extends for the school.

Rattan Clouds featured in Designboom. View entry here.

Rattan Clouds is a collection of modular rattan capsules configured for seating, storage, display and lighting.

Flexible partitions form part of a material wrap to transform privacy/public thresholds.

Flexible partitions form part of a material wrap to transform privacy/public thresholds.

Published by Key Editions Pte Ltd, Singapore Special Annual Edition, 2014/2015 Studio SKLIM has been featured amongst 21 firms in Singapore / Malaysia in D+A’s  latest annual – Driven by Design “Driven by Design features…

Kevin Lim has been selected as part of Heineiken’s Open Design Collaboration 2 co-creation team for a pop-up lounge to be showcased at London’s Design Week 2014.  He was invited to attend the event’s inaugural…

Craft in an artisanal bakery is also a reference for the details in the shop that included a variety of brick tiling methods and as reflected also in the choice of custom furniture

“Studio SKLIM pushes the boundaries of the humble brick as a building block and branding element in the design of artisanal bakery Bread & Hearth.” View here.

A long bar facilitates and anchors the support system for an office.

Brick is pushed to its boundaries as a building block and brand identity for an artisanal bakery.

Flexible partitions form part of a material wrap to transform privacy/public thresholds.

Considering the Quake: Seismic Design on the Edge explores the elegant, and oftentimes elusive intersection between the aesthetics of architectural form and the technicality of structural design, through the lens of earthquake engineering. Curated by…

Sloping terrain inspires an ecological entrance building to be nestled in its topography.

Fragmented landscape interventions along vehicular and pedestrian trajectories introduces human scale and public activity areas to a business complex.

Flexible partitions form part of a material wrap to transform privacy/public thresholds.

The art frame is given a new twist and perspective by extruding it into a box, creating a pixelated wall, inspired by coffee bean hues.

Hansha Reflection House has been featured in an American architecture television series entitled ” Extreme Homes”. This episode will be broadcasted in North America from 8th November – 30th December, 2012.

Shrinking footprint creates a nostalgic brick wall that snakes around an existing open courtyard.

Edition29 – Housed, an iPad based architectural magazine interviews Kevin Lim on his design thoughts and processes with regards to Hansha Reflection House.

“Studio SKLIM gives an open-ended response to a workspace in a constant state of flux.” View here.

Studio SKLIM’s Hansha Reflection House has been selected for an exhibition at the Design Exchange, Canada’s Design Museum in Toronto. ” Considering the Quake: Seismic Design on the Edge exhibition, opening at the Design Exchange…

6 Japanese Houses

“These six Japanese houses explore different lifestyle concepts in urban and rural settings. The projects present a varying weave of geometries and volumes to cater for a wide range of occupant requirements…the Singapore-based architect practice, designed this residence known as the Hansha Reflection House. The cantilevered living area on the upper floor reaches out towards the park, its large asymmetrical picture window protruding into the room. The telescope-effect this produces brings the natural environment right into the room.”

Flexible partitions form part of a material wrap to transform privacy/public thresholds.

Published by Die Gestalten Verlag , Germany R. Klanten, et.al. May, 2012 Hansha Reflection House is featured in Gestalten’s latest architectural publication “The Sky’s the Limit – Applying Radical Architecture”.  Other featured projects in this…

Published by A&C Publishing Co. Ltd, South Korea #94, May, 2012

Emporis selects Hansha Reflection House as one of 10 spectacular architecture designs in Japan.

“The worldwide editors of Emporis have chosen 10 buildings in Japan for their spectacular architecture. The structures impress not only in their appearance, but also for their design philosophy, ingenuity and interesting use of materials.”

La Filosofia Della Buona Tavola – The Philosophy of Good Food

“The air is heavy with elegance in the ‘Tasting Room’, an exquisite restaurant-wine bar in Singapore. The convenient prices and the delightful à la carte menu promise to be the key to success of this restaurant, a chic ambience designed by Studio SKLIM.”

Co-working office draws inspiration from the neighbourhood, cumulating in a hodgepodge of forms on a colourful strip.

Special 32 page “Food & Beverage” issue featuring The Tastings Room amongst selection of 16 restaurants worldwide.

“A miniaturised city experience works as a surprising concept in the headquarters of a Singaporean beauty enterprise.” View here.

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Rettende Mauern – Saving Walls

Hansha Reflection house is featured in an article on design architecture that responds to both natural and man-made calamities.

Flexible partitions form part of a material wrap to transform privacy/public thresholds.

Studio SKLIM has been invited to share some of our work on abitare.it.

Pecha Kucha Night Tokyo # 88

Looking Back

“Harnessing existing environmental dynamics, the architects have succeeded in fashioning a home that in both physical and metaphysical senses, functions as a mirror for its surroundings.”

“Studio SKLIM has paid particular attention to creating a house which reflects the inner structure creating room for architectural expression on the façade and on the inclined surfaces.”

A House Seen and Seeing

“Leaving this house, you have no doubt Studio SKLIM has aimed even further beyond. An Architect’s paean for artistry of human life and mental values, this rarefied pursuit to capture the subliminal Art of human “Reflection” stands clear to you.. “

Top 10 Japanese Houses. Hansha Reflection House features on Frameweb.com.

A hidden space, The Tastings Room in Singapore.

Geometric Varietals

“The geometric fit-out is not purely an aesthetic decision, but a studied result of form – voluminous or tapered to design parameters and hung floating or grounded according to the practical needs of the bistro’s busy programme.”

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Shimmery Hansha Reflection House thinks outside the Japanese box

Hansha Reflection House features on Dezeen.

Abstracts of Wine

“The designer’s willingness to allow external factors to mould the language of the place and instinctively guide them to accommodate the client’s design brief, created this charming wine bistro.”

City Guide

“The Tastings Room indulges the senses with cleverly partitioned spaces dedicated to cuisine, wine, and an in-between area for the enjoyment of both.”

An overseas feature of Studio SKLIM’s latest completed projects.

Published by POV 21 Inc, Korea #301, Oct 2011

A collection of our work is featured in Page One Group (Singapore) and Loft Publications (Barcelona) latest book entitled ” Star Interior Designers – Latest Trends of Visionary Interior Designers”.

Special 70 page office spread entitled “Office Wonderland” featuring Thin Office amongst selection of 16 offices alongside Google, Nike and McKinsey & Company.

Collection of articles and experiences of AA Alumni in China with contributions by Brett Steel and Mark Cousins. Kevin Lim’s conversation with Yanchuan Liu entitled “Jumping Scale： between Abstract and Reality”

The Tastings Room featured in Yatzer.

The Tastings Room featured in ArchDaily.

Ample pathways formed by different user-patterns shape 3 unique office volumes, creating a miniaturized city block experience.

Hansha Reflection House is a specific residence set to address the ephemeral moments of the surroundings with structural ingenuity and material sublimity.

A U-shaped band of black volumes reminiscent of wine bottles, encapsulate singular hues while being sandwiched between industrial aesthetics.

Published by China Institute of Interior Design under permission of Reed Business Information, USA, July, 2011

Published by M Media group, China, #436, May, 2011

Published by Inovatif Media Asia Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia #3, May, 2011

Thin Office featured in Dezeen.

Published by Azur Corporation, Japan and Artpower International Publishing Co., Ltd, Hong Kong , 2011

Published by Frame Publishers, Netherlands Issue 78, January / Febuary, 2011

Thin Office

“The contemporary working environment has to simulate and adapt to various situation determined by the essence of the work process.”

Thin Office has made the selection for Asia’s Inspirational Offices for 2010 by WGSN, a leading online trend-analysis and research service.

The Lean Machine

“…its not so much about creating environments that motivate and inspire workers as it is about the deceivingly simple creation of clever, uncomplicated spaces.”

Published by Grupo Editorial Maxwell, Mexico #33, November/December, 2010

Thin Office featured in Yatzer.

Thin Office featured in Designboom.

Thin Office featured in Frame.com.

The influential LS:N Global, a UK based trend spotter picks up the Thin Office.

“Thin Office: New workspace is super-flexible”

Nokia Jigsaw featured in Frame.com.

Published by Rizzoli Beijing Adv. Co. Ltd, China, #33, September, 2010

Thin office provides a blank canvas for two offices to operate amidst flexible working facilities and casual niches.

Thin Office featured in ArchDaily.

Double loop organisation anchors new Nokia Experience Centre, creating an interlocking jigsaw of programs and curvaceous forms.

Published by Monitor Project, International, #59, May, 2010

Published by Concepts Asia Publishing, Singapore, March, 2010

Published by China Institute of Interior Design under permission of Reed Business Information, USA, March, 2010

Published by Corporation4d Ltd, Thailand, # 168, March, 2010

Published by In Ki SON, South Korea, #175, February, 2010

360° Kiosks featured in Yatzer.

Redhill Apartment featured on Dezeen.

Cultural habits, climatic conditions and a call for pragmatics come together in a wood-infused apartment.

Published by China Architecture & Building Press, China under permission of Editorale Domus S.p.A Rozzano, Italy 2008

360° kiosks utilise rotating sections to transform a narrow site for adaptive reuse.

Origami folds structurally inspire a set of kiosks simultaneously creating both retail and public seating facilities.

Flexible partitions form part of a material wrap to transform privacy/public thresholds.