IKIGAI stands quietly apart in a neighbourhood where new launches can start to blur together. With just 16 freehold units tucked away on Shrewsbury Road, this small-scale development in Novena doesn’t try to be everything to everyone — that’s precisely the point.
The name Ikigai is a nod to the Japanese philosophy of living with purpose, and it shows. Every aspect of this project feels intentional, from the low-rise architecture to the clever use of space, natural materials, and light. It’s rare to see such care go into a condo of this size, but here, it works.
Spread across an 11,000-square-foot site, units range from one-bedroom apartments to three-bedroom penthouses, designed for those who appreciate simplicity and liveability over spectacle. The layouts are practical, with well-sized rooms, high ceilings, and oversized windows that frame the surrounding greenery. There’s a quiet rhythm to the spaces that feels… right.