IZAKAYA REINVENTED_ Arguably the yummiest spot in The Standard Singapore, Kaya at the Standard’s bold new take on the classic Japanese izakaya experience reinvents it in surprising and delightful ways. Our interiors play up the hotel’s love and obsession with all things rich in biophilia and mid century modern, intensifying it with pizzazz through our selection of carefully crafted custom furniture, a dramatic ceiling scape of hanging greenery and feature lighting and an immersive sense-surround mural.
The space is grounded by the floral-cum-glassware inspired mural by artist Saran Yen Panya - featuring local tropical flowers such as the Orchid which are paired with mid century modern glassware. Printed on a fabric backing and overlayed with 3D embroidered flowers, the mural ties in the varying nooks and distinct zones, from banquette seating, display passthrough to feature bar.
An ’S’ shaped banquette anchors the arrival space with its humorously bulbous shape and is flanked by custom furniture which range from the marquetry inspired communal table to the woven dining chairs - the space also manages to capitalise on the presence of a large column in its middle to create 2 slightly differentiated zones - one anchored by the display window and the other by the feature bar.
Transforming from breakfast destination in the morning, all the way through lunch, dinner to late night cocktails, the space evolves to reflect different modes through the use of distinctive light settings as well as curated music playlists.
"As a hotel, The Standard, Singapore brings together the signature style of the brand, however, the design is individual, responding to its place and local context. On show is authenticity that ensures this a unique project that feels very much at home in its urban environment. Simply put, this is a winning design."
WINNER, Best Social Space, 2025 at INDE Awards, Australia
The Standard Singapore has garnered 18 international design awards, of which 10 are Top-of-Category awards:
1. Winner, The Social Space, 2025 at INDE Awards, Australia
2. Winner, Interior Design, Hospitality: Hotel and Resort, 2025 at Built Design Awards, Switzerland
3. Winner, Hotel, 2025 at FX Design Awards, United Kingdom
4. Winner, Excellence in Interior Architecture, 2025 at German Design Awards, Germany
5. Winner, Top 100 New Hotels in the World, 2026 at Ahead Awards, United Kingdom
6. Luminary, Best in Hospitality Design, Hotel Communal Space, 2025 at Singapore Interior Design Awards (SIDA), Singapore
7. Gold, Best in Hospitality Design, Hotel Communal Space, 2025 at Singapore Interior Design Awards (SIDA), Singapore
8. Gold, Hotel Space, 2025 at Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards, Hong Kong
9. Gold, Best Hotel, 2025 at Perspective A&D Awards, Hong Kong
10. Gold, Hospitality Interior Design for Hotels & Resorts, 2025 at IDA Design Awards, USA
11. Silver, Hospitality Interior Design for Restaurants, 2025 at IDA Design Awards, USA
12. Silver, Best in F&B Design, Restaurants, 2025 at Singapore Interior Design Awards (SIDA), Singapore
13. Silver, Hotel, 2025 at FRAME Awards, Netherlands
14. Finalist, Restaurant, 2025 at AHEAD ASIA Awards, Singapore
15. Finalist, Lobby Upscale, 2025 at Gold Key Awards, New York
16. Finalist, Restaurant Upscale, 2025 at Gold Key Awards, New York
17. Honoree, Hotel, 2025 at ID Best of Year Awards, New York
18. Longlist, Interior - Hotel & Short-Stay Interior, 2025 at Dezeen Awards, United Kingdom
“Described as Superb! This project is full of unexpected features that are really cool. The design offered a series of well executed, layered experiences that unfold from space to space, each revealing a new and unexpected artful moment. Throughout the space there are areas of whimsical design and Instagram opportunities as well as memorable locations for a fun destination.”
FX Design Award, United Kingdom, 2025
"Lush greenery creates a distinctive, authentic atmosphere, connecting The Standard Singapore with the city’s identity as a Garden City. The powerful interplay of timeless modernity, bespoke furniture and charismatic details such as the terrarium reception and suspended plants shapes its character. Outstanding is the subtle balance between strong design and emotional impact—a compelling example of relevant, characterful interior architecture at the highest level."
German Design Awards, Germany, 2025
“Their (MOD’s) ability to move fluidly across disciplines enabled the realisation of a cohesive and compelling product. From Kaya to the guestrooms, each space reflects a distinct identity that captures The Standard’s brand ethos, infused with MOD’s signature design sensibility.”
Chayadi Karim, Principal, Invictus Development (Client)
