The former Command House in Singapore was built in 1937 to serve as the residence of the General Officer Commanding of Malaya. Later, when Singapore became an independent city-state, it became the official residence of the Speaker of Parliament. Over the past week, the historic house has become the glorious backdrop of the third chapter of Cartier’s Nature Sauvage High Jewelry collection, following its premiere in Vienna and second chapter in Shanghai. On its opening day, Robb Report Philippines explored its chambers, each one inspired by Singapore’s traditional Peranakan culture, showcasing rare jewels ensconced in exquisite settings that pay homage to the natural wild. We started with a workshop led by Michel Aliaga, director of Transmission, History and Patrimony, who flew in from Paris to have a conversation with a Singaporean gallerist and local artisans, exploring the shared values of cultural diversity, heritage preservation, and craftsmanship. As we used needle..
