Design News: Huge discounts at Tecno warehouse sale, Far East Flora’s phalaenopsis show in October
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Shoppers at Tecno's warehouse sale can expect savings on more than 200 home appliances, such as ovens, washing machines and wine chillers.
PHOTO: TECNO
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- Tecno offers up to 80 per cent off home appliances at its warehouse sale from Oct 3-5 at 465 Tagore Industrial Avenue, including discounted and new items.
- Far East Flora's Phalaenopsis Flower Show returns Oct 4-12 at 435 Clementi Road, featuring floral displays, workshops and Taiwanese orchids. Admission is free.
- Green-House, a sustainability-led retail festival, returns Nov 8-9 to Temasek Shophouse with immersive zones, workshops and a 3D-printed G-class car.
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Up to 80 per cent discounts at Tecno warehouse sale
From Oct 3 to 5, Singapore home appliances brand Tecno will hold its annual warehouse sale, with discounts of up to 80 per cent.
Shoppers can expect savings on more than 200 home appliances, such as ovens, washing machines and wine chillers. There are also once-a-year deals on household essentials such as cooker hobs, which are now priced from $150; cooker hoods from $78; refrigerators and freezers from $120; and multitasking built-in ovens from $200.
The brand, which started in the late 1970s, has grown into one of the leading names in household goods in the region with its engineered-in-Singapore products.
Shoppers can use Climate Vouchers issued by the National Environment Agency to defray the cost of energy- and water-efficient appliances and fittings.
Each day, the first 50 customers with a minimum shopping receipt of $250 will get a chance to snag a mystery gift worth $50. For purchases exceeding $500, shoppers can opt for interest-free instalments using UOB cards. Those who spend more than $600 will get a gift worth $169.
Info: The sale is at SRI Building, 465 Tagore Industrial Avenue, in the Upper Thomson Road area. There are free hourly shuttle services from Ang Mo Kio MRT station on Oct 4 and 5 from 10am to 5pm. For updates on year-end deals, go to str.sg/JhZEP
Far East Flora’s Phalaenopsis Flower Show returns in October
A rainbow of blooms will be on show at Far East Flora's second Phalaenopsis Flower Show.
PHOTO: FAR EAST FLORA
The second Phalaenopsis Flower Show, organised by home-grown garden centre retailer Far East Flora, is back from Oct 4 to 12.
Besides floral displays, shoppers will be treated to fun, hands-on activities. These experiences are part of the Colours Of Phalaenopsis Flower Show – 60 Years In Bloom celebrations to mark the company’s six decades in business.
On the opening weekend from Oct 4 to 5, more than 100 phalaenopsis orchid varieties will be showcased in five floral zones, including two special showcases.
The first showcase, titled Far East Flora X Ngee Ann Polytechnic – Phalaenopsis Design Challenge, sees young horticultural talent present trendy interpretations of phalaenopsis orchids in the form of floral arrangements. Each arrangement is an exploration of colour, mood and personal flair, offering a glimpse into futuristic floral designs. In the Colours Of Taiwan show, visitors will view an array of world-renowned Taiwanese phalaenopsis orchids.
Info: The show is held at Far East Flora Centre, 435 Clementi Road. Admission is free. Visitors will be treated to free flower balloons and floral face painting. There are also do-it-yourself floral workshops. To register, go to www.fareastfloragarden.com
Green-House festival hits high notes at new home in Temasek Shophouse
Green-House 2024 welcomed more than 17,000 visitors.
PHOTO: GREEN-HOUSE
Green-House, Singapore’s first and largest sustainability-led retail festival, returns on Nov 8 and 9 for its fourth iteration at the festival’s new home – the newly relaunched Temasek Shophouse in Orchard Road.
The festival’s mission has expanded from environmental sustainability to also focus on social inclusion.
There will be nine immersive zones reimagining urban homes that are kind to people and the planet; more than 80 partners and brands shaping the future of sustainable living; and over 40 free workshops and activities designed to inspire creativity and action.
What began as a pop-up in 2022 at Figment co-living shophouses now enters a new phase of growth.
Render of Living Form, Lasting Purpose, featuring a Mercedes-Benz G-class recreated from recycled plastic.
PHOTO: MERCEDES-BENZ
The 2025 headline showcase is by Mercedes-Benz, which will unveil the marque’s first life-size 3D-printed G-class, created from 40,531 discarded plastic bottles by Hong Kong multidisciplinary studio Editecture.
More than a visual centrepiece, the installation is also a proof of concept – envisioning waste as resource, sparking conversations about circular systems, regional collaboration and collective responsibility.
Info: Admission is free. To register, go to green-house.sg
Correction note: In an earlier version of the story, it was reported that 7,000 visitors attended the Green-House festival in 2024. It should be 17,000 visitors.
