Singapore-born designer Sacha Leong’s manifesto at Odette

The new Odette retains that foundational DNA while speaking in a richer, more assured voice. “It’s an evolution,” Leong explained, pointing to a space deeply familiar in its bones, yet utterly transformed in its skin – much like Royer’s cuisine, which has similarly deepened in sophistication over the years. The pastels have given way to a sophisticated palette anchored in warm timber marquetry that celebrates the 90-year history of the former Supreme Court building. The curved screens remain, though now reinterpreted through intricate patterns that reference French art deco. Mohair velvet banquettes, cast mirrored glass panels, and brass pendants by Michael Anastassiades heighten the sense of tactility and craft. Dawn Ng returns with a new installation at the entrance, her sculpture now drawn from seasonal botanical and culinary palettes.

“We have chosen a more contemporary look,” noted Leong, who worked with local craftspeople to create bespoke marquetry. “The new version features a richer, more tactile palette that emphasises craftsmanship and plays with the different tones and textures of timber.”