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Within the 46 guestrooms, a nearly one-anda- half inch thick black square metal tube acts as a strong graphic element piercing through the white walls "like a line drawn in space," he says, serving as either a light source, sculptural element, or, at times, a clothing rack. To soften the spaces and provide a subtle reference to the buildings' histories, Chan incorporated mosaic tiles on the lobby floors, staircase, and guest bathrooms with hues diverting from the monochromatic theme into pale pink, beige, and brown. "The minimalism of Hotel Mono has created a new design typology for small independent hotels, as well as for heritage shophouses in Singapore." hd spacedge.com; hotelmono.com Hotel Mono Singapore Owner Eighteen M Interior Design Firm Spacedge Designs, Singapore Interior Design Project Team, Lighting, Graphics, and Brand Design William Chan, Eric Tan, and Jaron Low Contractor EML DC LOBBY AND LOUNGE Furniture Custom by Eero Aarnio Reception Counter and Illuminated Wall Ledge Corian Sofa Fabric Gretchen Bellinger GUESTROOMS AND BATHROOMS Wall and Ceiling Nippon Paint Taps and Shower Mixers Grohe Sanitarywares Villeroy & Boch and RAK Ceramics *Designers did not provide sourcing for other furnishings shown.