AT HOME IN THE OFFICE WITH.
AT HOME IN THE OFFICE WITH.
COLLECT AND CURATE
“My art collection is consistent — the pieces are all about faces,” shares Terence, about the paintings and sculptures that dot his studio. On the third floor, material samples, architectural drawings and models are displayed alongside iconic furniture and fixtures, including the Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke.
From the outside, the three-storey shophouse unit of multidisciplinary creative design studio Terre seems unassuming; step in, and you’ll notice that the space is a far cry from its grungy facade.
Helmed by founder and director Terence Chan in 2006, Terre has grown to become an all-encompassing firm that’s now complemented by Teapot & Giraffe, a product design arm that Terence started with two colleagues, Owen Lam and RifdiSng. Together, they work on architecture and interior projects, as well as bespoke furniture and home accessories like glassware and wooden trays to address the everyday needs of clients and homeowners.
Carefully and stylishly designed, the studio mimics a show gallery within a home-like setting that lends a cosy ambience and lots of character. When we arrived, Terence had just concluded a meeting with a client. As they chatted over coffee at the long dining table in the second storey, it was unlike conventional business meetings one would expect, thanks to the overall laid-back and welcoming ambience.
As a collector of art and iconic furniture, Terence has every corner decked out with pieces that tell a story. “Everything is placed and designed deliberately. Nothing is left to chance,” he says.
“I like artworks with refiective surfaces, as they play with the idea of duality.”
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A host of styles are showcased in a subtle and cohesive manner throughout the three floors, as Terre is versatile in handling various project types, from retail, commercial to residential.
