Living history

Co-living developers Hmlet and Figment are serving up a slice of Singapore history with their redesigned heritage properties

Dining lounge at Emerald Hill in clear view of the grand staircase. The interior and accents reflect the neighbourhood's distinctive Peranakan history.
Dining lounge at Emerald Hill in clear view of the grand staircase. The interior and accents reflect the neighbourhood's distinctive Peranakan history. PHOTO: HMLET SINGAPORE
Apartments are fully furnished featuring bespoke pieces with colour accents that evoke Tiong Bahru's heritage.
Apartments are fully furnished featuring bespoke pieces with colour accents that evoke Tiong Bahru's heritage. PHOTO: HMLET SINGAPORE
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Co-living spaces appeared on the Singapore property radar about four years ago, offering a range of fuss-free accommodation with flexible rental arrangements from three-month to 12-month leases.

Typically, about three people share a co-living apartment. Rentals start at about $800 for a room to more than $2,000 for a master bedroom with an attached bathroom.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 30, 2020, with the headline Living history. Subscribe