Kinn Habitat
Peaceful rest, meaningful connections.
KINN Habitat, the flagship hotel of KINN, seamlessly blends capsule accommodations with private rooms, creating a harmonious balance between social interaction and personal retreat.
Designed as a sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation, the hotel provides thoughtfully curated spaces that cater to modern travelers seeking both comfort and convenience.
This transformation involved the adaptive reuse of an existing six-story budget hotel, with most of its structural framework carefully preserved. The architectural intervention focused on redefining both the façade and interior, aligning them with KINN’s distinctive branding. A cohesive design language, inspired by the brand’s signature pill and circular motifs, has been meticulously woven into architectural and interior elements, creating a visually compelling and immersive experience.
A defining feature is the entrance feature wall, which subtly encodes the KINN brand in Morse, echoing the circular elements of the façade. Enhancing the building’s presence, the five-foot way arcade has been extended upwards to deepen the front entrance, creating a dynamic interplay of arches and greenery that enlivens both the streetscape and the hotel’s frontage.
This transformation involved the adaptive reuse of an existing six-story budget hotel, with most of its structural framework carefully preserved. The architectural intervention focused on redefining both the façade and interior, aligning them with KINN’s distinctive branding. A cohesive design language, inspired by the brand’s signature pill and circular motifs, has been meticulously woven into architectural and interior elements, creating a visually compelling and immersive experience.
A defining feature is the entrance feature wall, which subtly encodes the KINN brand in Morse, echoing the circular elements of the façade. Enhancing the building’s presence, the five-foot way arcade has been extended upwards to deepen the front entrance, creating a dynamic interplay of arches and greenery that enlivens both the streetscape and the hotel’s frontage.
Inside, KINN Habitat houses 120 thoughtfully designed capsules with windows, spread across 15 dormitories, offering a seamless fusion of privacy, comfort, and security. Each capsule serves as a cozy, self-contained retreat, where natural light filters in to create a sense of openness while preserving intimacy. The windows frame city views, offering a quiet moment of reflection and a fresh perspective of urban life with every stay, inviting travelers to connect with the world beyond while embracing the comfort of their own space.
At the heart of KINN Habitat is The Space, a communal hub on Level 5 designed to foster interaction, creativity, and shared experiences. Whether for exclusive guest events, workshops, or social gatherings, The Space offers a versatile setting that inspires community engagement. Spanning approximately 120 square meters, it comfortably accommodates up to 20 guests in a conference setup and 40 in a theatre-style arrangement, making it an ideal venue for discussions, presentations, and intimate gatherings. With its seamless integration of design, function, and hospitality, KINN Habitat redefines contemporary travel accommodations — offering a refined yet approachable retreat for today’s urban explorer.
At the heart of KINN Habitat is The Space, a communal hub on Level 5 designed to foster interaction, creativity, and shared experiences. Whether for exclusive guest events, workshops, or social gatherings, The Space offers a versatile setting that inspires community engagement. Spanning approximately 120 square meters, it comfortably accommodates up to 20 guests in a conference setup and 40 in a theatre-style arrangement, making it an ideal venue for discussions, presentations, and intimate gatherings. With its seamless integration of design, function, and hospitality, KINN Habitat redefines contemporary travel accommodations — offering a refined yet approachable retreat for today’s urban explorer.
LOCATION
Singapore
YEAR
Completion 2024
DISCIPLINE
ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR & ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHICS
TYPOLOGY
HOTEL/CO-LIVE
SIZE (SQM)
1,400
TEAM
Tiah Nan Chyuan, Selwyn Low, Nina Arily, Teo Guan Sin, Wariya Cheersirikul, Cheryl Leung, Jou Wen Tan, Wei Ling Khor, Gary Kwek, Fang Fei Soh
COLLABORATORS
Photographer: Finbarr Fallon
