Studio Antimatter

Studio Antimatter The interior design arm of Gabriel Tan Studio, based in Singapore and Porto, working worldwide

We are honoured to share that our Studio Principal, Gabriel Tan, has been invited to join the esteemed jury panel for th...
24/03/2026

We are honoured to share that our Studio Principal, Gabriel Tan, has been invited to join the esteemed jury panel for the Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Awards 2026.

"Alongside many other exceptional leaders and design advocates, I’m excited to recognise outstanding work that pushes the boundaries of design, creating a lasting impact on communities and the environment." -

Proudly organised by Design Business Chamber Singapore (), SG Mark is the benchmark of good design and serves as a platform to celebrate innovation and creativity. Submit your projects by 31 March, 2026 and join the conversation on shaping the future of design!

Good luck to all the participants!

The deepest zone at , named after the traditional Korean reception room, Sarangbang, seats just 3-4 guests. Guests who a...
13/02/2026

The deepest zone at , named after the traditional Korean reception room, Sarangbang, seats just 3-4 guests. Guests who are seated here find themselves in the bar's most intimate space, with a vantage point to observe the rest of the venue.

The cosy banquette wraps the table in a gesture of enclosure. Timber construction, dark upholstery, and a restrained material palette create a cocooned atmosphere ideal for extended conversation. Above, textured glass panels filter light through their undulating surfaces, fragmenting light to show just the silhouettes of displayed objects.

The ceramic pendant lamp is one of the few externally sourced elements in the project, chosen for its craft quality and proportional fit within the compressed ceiling height.

Cloistered in the Sarangbang, guests remain aware of the bar's convivial presence without directly being part of its volume. Choose to sit here when moments of closeness matter more than being seen.

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The third zone shifts toward intimacy and longer stays. Named after the Korean wrapping cloth, the Bojagi Room embodies ...
11/02/2026

The third zone shifts toward intimacy and longer stays. Named after the Korean wrapping cloth, the Bojagi Room embodies the principles of bojagi: layering, protection, and care. The wall treatment interprets jogakbo patchwork through contemporary panelling, composed as spatial rhythm. The panels function dually: creating acoustic softness while establishing visual warmth.

The anchor artwork draws from Minhwa folk painting traditions: the tiger and magpie are Korea's guardian spirit and bearer of good news respectively, rendered in a style that bridges cultural reference and contemporary expression.

A custom double-sided sofa in rich red upholstery cradles small groups, scaled for shared plates and unhurried conversation. Solid timber tables reflect craft and material tactility. Overhead lighting uses mulberry bark paper as diffusers, creating an intimate atmosphere, akin to being welcomed into someone's inner living space, encouraging guests to linger.

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Between Skylight Green and Bojagi Room sits a floating bench, timber-framed with open shelving above: displaying vinyl r...
09/02/2026

Between Skylight Green and Bojagi Room sits a floating bench, timber-framed with open shelving above: displaying vinyl records on one side and bottles on the other.

This built-in bench divides the space while maintaining visual transparency and social connection, allowing guests to register the full depth of from either side, and interact across zones.

The bench functions as both boundary and overflow. Groups at the second bar can expand onto it; the tables next to it on the side of the Bojagi Room can gain additional casual seating should their group size grow as the night continues.

Material continuity across timber construction, red upholstery, and warm lighting ensures the threshold feels intentional rather than abrupt.

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In , on the other side of Skylight Green, stands the second bar, configured to bring guests into direct proximity with b...
04/02/2026

In , on the other side of Skylight Green, stands the second bar, configured to bring guests into direct proximity with bartenders, where they are close enough to watch technique, share conversation, and build connection over multiple rounds.

Vinyl shelving in red-lined compartments frames the back bar, holding records that shape the room's character throughout the night. Two turntables allow for live requests, making music an active rather than an ambient presence.

This is the expressive middle ground: more playful than Kki Bar at the entrance, more social than the deeper rooms. A place where music, cocktails, and conversation intersect naturally, designed for guests who have settled in and want to shape the room's energy alongside the team. A bar within a bar.

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In the second zone of , named Skylight Green, display shelving drawing from Korean latticework principles runs the lengt...
03/02/2026

In the second zone of , named Skylight Green, display shelving drawing from Korean latticework principles runs the length of one wall, with geometric compartments framing objects as moments of discovery, lit from within to create depth and shadow play.

The custom wall lamps feature diffusers crafted from traditional mulberry bark paper, a material chosen for its warm translucency and connection to Korean papermaking traditions. Light filters softly through the texture, contributing to the atmospheric qualities of the space.

This area accommodates groups of up to four and is designed for longer stays, where drinks transition into shared bites.

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BOP (Bartenders of Pony) , is our first design project with and award-winning bartender .The brief centred on three Ko...
02/02/2026

BOP (Bartenders of Pony) , is our first design project with and award-winning bartender .

The brief centred on three Korean values: Kki (craft), Jeong (heart), Heung (energy). Our task was to translate these values spatially in a heritage Singapore shophouse layout. Working closely with Uno, we identified which Korean cultural elements carried genuine meaning, from the progression of traditional domestic spaces, to bojagi textile principles of layering and protection, to obangsaek and dancheong colour relationships.

BOP unfolds as four distinct zones, each shifting in intimacy and atmosphere. Seen here is Kki Bar, which stretches along the length of the venue's front, anchoring the room both functionally and atmospherically as the social threshold for drop-ins, casual drinks, and first encounters.

Nearly every furniture and lighting element was designed specifically for this project, from barstools and sofas to wall sconces and ceiling lights; the linen drapes of the pendant lamp shown here filter light and soften acoustics while referencing Korean textile traditions.

The result is an inviting and convivial space designed around how people gather, connect, and stay.

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