UPSTAIRS_

09/06/2023

We’re Hiring.

UPSTRS_ is looking for exciting new addition(s) to our darkly-dressed motley crue
of mad-talented creatives
and personalities.

CREATIVE,
ARCHITECTURE
& SPATIAL DESIGN_

This is an open call for applicants.

Relevant architectural design education and grounding is fundamental.

Passionate about that tell stories.

Passionate about that tell stories.

3-5 years relevant experience a major PLUS +.

Unafraid of risks, mistakes, and growth.

Also unafraid of the human scale, experiential spaces, beautiful objects, paints and prints, brands and personalities, art, processes l, and the making.

Loves asking questions. Politely.

Keen and curious?

Submit cvs and work samples as soon as you can to:

[email protected]

Only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.

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03/02/2023

JOIN US!
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Join our growing team.
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Looking for Spatial Designers with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience. Creative. Passionate. Able to meet deadlines and self-sooth. Impress us with other skills and hidden talents. Email us with your CV and work samples to:
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[email protected]
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*Only shortlist applicants will be notified.
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**Due to prevailing hiring regulations, only Singaporeans and PRs need apply.
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Closing Deadline
13 February 2023
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30/11/2022

Marking this very last day of November with a huge smile — catch this little conversation that spans from childhood till the near future!

Happy November, and huge big YAS to December folks! X

It takes a special kind of person to just roll with it when things go sour. With Dennis Cheok, when life gives him lemons, he doesn’t just make lemonade; he turns it into an Avant Garde sculpture with a story to tell.

30/09/2022

Singapore Interior Design Awards (SIDS) 2022
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We took the past year — or so — to regroup, refocus, and to look at where we’ve come from, where we are now, and where we’re headed.
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During this time, we also took a step back from design award arenas; with all heads down, full-on deep diving into a whole new spectrum of projects and opportunities that have crossed paths with us.
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A year on. We are elated by the response received for the new project typologies that we’ve embarked on, and we are so proud to share that UPSTRS_ have bagged 5 wins at the recent Singapore Interior Design Awards 2022 (SIDA) across 5 categories of project types and scales:

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Best in Residential Design - 51 - 100 sqm:
THE SLOW/ TIONG BAHRU (SILVER).
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Best in Residential Design - Showflats:
FLEXIBLE LIVING ARCHETYPES: THE STUDIO MODERN + THE SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING (SILVER).
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Best in Retail Design:
BYND ARTISAN + SUNDAY FOLKS (BRONZE).
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Best in Workspace Design - 101 - 500 sqm:
AROVA CITY GALLERY (SILVER).
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Best in Workspace Design > 500 sqm:
OCBC PREMIER PRIVATE CLIENT (SILVER).
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We thank all clients, collaborators, and peers who’s faith and trust brought each of these projects, and more, to reality.
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Our heartfelt thanks to SIDA and SIDS for this amazing encouragement, and for an unforgettable evening. X
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25/02/2022

Of/ Digital/ Disruptions/

Part 2 of 2.

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Biggest thanks to SG Mark for the honour and privilege.

And secret thanks to for turning amateur footage into a garden.

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Last 3 days to submit your awesome projects!

www.sgmark.org.

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25/02/2022

As part of SG Good Design Mark’s jury panel, we share reflections about design and it’s role(s) now, and in time to come.

Part 1 of 2.

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Biggest thanks to SG Mark for the honour and privilege.

And secret thanks to for turning amateur footage into a garden.

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Last 3 days to submit your awesome projects!

www.sgmark.org.

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19/02/2022

We are so immensely proud to play a part in celebrating good design from the community!

Final SG Mark 2022 deadline extension till 28th Feb 2022. 9 More Days, folks.

Excited to see what’s coming our way.

Submit your entries now at www.sgmark.org!

22/11/2021

We’re proud to stand alongside the likes of Roger&Sons, Wynk Collaborative, Forest & Whale and Supermama Store, as we venture out and explore exciting broad pastures.

Our greatest gratitude to DesignSingapore for the faith and support, and Suzy Annetta for sharing her time and wisdom.

Much, much excited! X

Seven more Singapore firms will be joining the first batch where they will be paired with in-market consultants who will help to uncover business opportunities Europe, Japan and Southeast Asia.

06/11/2021

More amazing news.

It was a surreal experience to see our name appear as one of three finalists under the Interior Designer category at Design Anthology, Asia Edition Awards 2021.

It is truly humbling to be listed amongst such illustrious names in the industry, and we are grateful.

See the full lineup of finalists and projects here:

https://design-anthology.com/story/awards-2021-announcing-the-finalists

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After hundreds of submissions from Asia, Australia and New Zealand, our esteemed panel of industry experts has selected the finalists in each category of the Design Anthology Awards 2021

06/11/2021

The inaugural APSDA Awards gala was virtually held over the weekend, and we are thrilled to see LATTICEWOOD win a Silver for Residential Project of the Year 2021.

We are truly honoured — and seeing the astounding quality of the work from the region and beyond, we will only strive to push harder with our work.

Congratulations to the peers who represented sg on that stage — Studio iF, HYLA, 2nd Edition.

Our greatest gratitude to the clients and collaborators that make each project of our possible.

And thank you Apsda- Asia Pacific Space Designers Association for the honour.

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26/09/2021

Thrilled to see The City Gallery we designed for AROVA x Boxx Euro on Tatler Homes’s list, alongside many familiar spaces and places.

Thank you Cheryl and Xinying for the love! 🤍

Explore these inspiring showrooms in Singapore for fresh ideas to incorporate into your interior

27/07/2021

20U45.
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09.07.2021
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Humbled to be part of the inaugural 20 Under 45 nameroll.
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Thank you Society of Interior Designers - Singapore for spearheading the recognition.
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Our heartiest congratulations to our dear friends in the fraternity:

asolidplan
Monocot
LAANK
Wee Studio
Wynk Collaborative


nitton architects
JIA Studios LLP

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“The jury was impressed by the composure and assurance that Dennis presents in his work.

A clear thread can be seen weaving through a portfolio built up over the last 10 years defining Dennis as a conceptual maverick willing to transgress design conventions.

In particular his residential work has reached a high point and we are eager to see what comes next.”

Jury Citation
20 Under 45, Society of Interior Design Singapore, 2021.

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