Auracasa | Revolutionizing Furniture Entry in Singapore HDBs ——Ending the Era of "S$1k+ Disposal Fees"
Challenge: Narrow HDB Constraints Singapore's HDB flats face 68cm-wide staircases and strict renovation rules. Traditional 3-seat sofas often require costly crane services (up to S$3,200) or forced abandonment due to size mismatches.
Innovation: Space-Folding Sofa System
- 70% Compression Tech
- Heritage HDB Sofa: Compacts to 0.48m³ (airplane cabin size), navigates 70cm staircases.
- Vacuum-sealed modules (26kg) enable two-person DIY installation.
- Heritage-inspired rattan weaves blend with HDB interiors.
- HDB-Compliant Engineering
- 3D scans (±0.3mm precision) auto-adjust hinge angles for 90° corridor turns.
- Non-invasive magnetic brackets comply with HDB’s no-drilling rules
- 5-in-1 Modularity
- Living Mode: 2.8m sectional seating.
- Sleep Mode: Extends to 1.8m bed (solves HDB guestroom limitations).
- Storage Mode: Backrest converts to shelves, replacing wall-mounted cabinets prohibited in HDBs
Results:
Costs Slashed 89%: Eliminates crane fees & S$300+/item disposal charges
.Carbon Cut 72%: E-cargo bike delivery replaces container trucks.
- Space Saved: 4.1m² reclaimed for compact study nooks.
HDB Policy Alignment
- Passed BCA’s Fire Safety Cert (SS 532:2013) for corridor installations
- Partners NEA-approved recyclers for old furniture 100% upcycling
User Voice “Installed in 2 hours without damaging our 1995 HDB tiles. Even the town council inspector approved!” – Lim Family, Toa Payoh
Why It Works Auracasa’s system aligns with Singapore’s space constraints and sustainability goals, turning HDB’s structural limits into smart-living opportunities.
