Private clubs still in vogue

HAS the recent saga over members’ club 1880 put you off joining one? If not, welcome to the, well, club, as the exclusivity, curated programming, networking opportunities and community spirit they offer are still highly attractive to people who want to become their members.

In this week’s BT Lifestyle, we look at the continued appeal of such clubs and how, despite 1880’s woes, they’re still a profitable business to be in. So much so that existing clubs such as 67 Pall Mall and the Mandala Club are on an expansion path, with a new brand also making its debut in the Singapore market.

In Design, we discover how robots have replaced bricklayers in housebuilding, with a peek at the first 3D-printed house in Singapore. The brainchild of architect Lim Koon Park, the Bukit Timah semi-detached property is a showcase of technology, yet at its core – a real, liveable family home.

Meanwhile in Dining, two-Michelin-starred restaurant Thevar has moved to a new home in Mohamed Sultan. We get a taste of what it has to offer.

For all this and more, don’t miss this week’s instalment of BT Lifestyle.