Iconic Architecture Ceramic Mug




Diameter: 7 cm
Height: 10 cm
Capacity: 430 ml

Our first collection presents an in-depth study of the various iconic architecture in Singapore. Looking back at the past 100 years, we identify and extract visual elements of the landscape that define Singapore. From the earliest shophouses to the modern skyline, the collection allows everyone to hold on to a piece of Singapore.



Peranakan Tiles Ceramic Mug 



BLUE

GREEN

MIX

RED

Diameter: 7 cm
Height: 10 cm
Capacity: 430 ml

The shophouse evolved from the late 18th century during the colonial era. A shophouse is a vernacular architectural building type that is commonly seen in areas such as urban Southeast Asia. Shophouses are mostly two or three stories high, with a shop on the ground for mercantile activity and a residence above the shop.

Traditional shophouses façade ornamentation draws inspiration from the Malay, Chinese and European traditions. Other traditions include the use of Peranakan pastel coloured glazed tiles, often with floral or geometric motifs. The degree of a shophouse’s ornamentation depends on the prosperity of its owner and the surrounding area; shophouses facades in cities and (former) boomtowns are generally more elaborate than rural shophouses, which tend to be more Spartan in design


HDB Playground Ceramic Mug 

Diameter: 7 cm
Height: 10 cm
Capacity: 430 ml

Tower-block configuration re-emerged in the late 1960s in the 2nd HDB Five-Year plan. Due to construction cost, the point block design was deemed economically viable only for larger three to five-room units - affordable to families with the middle inocme and above. From 1968 to 1971, the point block flats continued to evolve design and were then deemed as a landmark in the housing estate as they stood out easily amongst other HDB blocks.

After 1971, the point blocks became exclusive to the larger flat types. Some of the point blocks could be found in Ang Mo Kio, Bedok New Towns and Clementi New Towns.