Indigenus’ sculptural planters bring design distinction and biophilic harmony to Singapore’s first all-villa resort, Raffles Sentosa Singapore…
Indigenus’ contribution to Raffles Sentosa Singapore marks a defining moment for both the brand and the Southeast Asian hospitality landscape. Designed and specified by internationally renowned design studio Yabu Pushelberg, the resort stands as a benchmark project in the region, seamlessly blending luxury hospitality with immersive natural surroundings.
As Singapore’s first all-villa resort, Raffles Sentosa offers a sanctuary of well-being, set atop a hilltop and surrounded by verdant gardens. The development features 62 private pool villas, alongside five restaurants and bars, a spa, fitness centre, expansive swimming pool and two ballrooms, including an upper-level space with a terrace overlooking the South China Sea.
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Integral to the project’s design narrative was the inclusion of Indigenus’ sculptural planters, with an impressive 420 Pebble planters supplied across four sizes and three colourways, delivered in four 40-foot containers.
The Pebble range, designed by Yabu Pushelberg, was installed throughout both indoor and outdoor villa spaces as well as common areas, creating visual continuity and reinforcing the architectural language of the resort. Complementing this, the Tuber range by South African designer Haldane Martin was installed around the pool area, adding bold yet organic forms that enhance the resort’s tranquil, nature-led aesthetic. Used in harmony with furniture and architecture, Indigenus planters introduce warmth, tactility and sculptural beauty, elevating both interior and exterior environments.
Founded in 2014 by Peter van der Post, Indigenus grew from rotational moulding and industrial production into a luxury planter brand focused on elevating often-overlooked design elements. Recognising that planters rarely held the same design status as furniture or lighting, the company set out to create sculptural vessels that transform spatial experiences.
Image credit: Daniel Koh, 2025.
Collaboration is central to the brand’s approach, with leading designers and artists contributing to visually distinctive, technically advanced collections. The planters are engineered to be durable yet lightweight, with practical features such as integrated drainage, soft-touch feet to protect high-end flooring and proprietary self-watering liners, making them well suited to hospitality environments.
To ensure consistent quality, Indigenus established its own manufacturing facility in Muizenberg, Cape Town in 2019. Located within a nature conservation area, the factory reflects the brand’s environmental values and supports its handcrafted production process, with some complex pieces requiring up to 20 man-hours to complete.
Sustainability underpins the company’s operations. Planters are made from VOC-free glass-reinforced concrete, which is significantly stronger and more durable than traditional concrete. The brand also incorporates naturally occurring earth oxides, FSC-certified wood and fully recyclable packaging, reinforcing its philosophy of producing fewer, longer-lasting products.
Image credit: Daniel Koh, 2025.
Today, Indigenus employs a focused team of artisans and distributes globally through more than 35 high-end distributors, supported by warehouses in New York and the Netherlands, while maintaining strong South African roots.
Through projects such as Raffles Sentosa Singapore, Indigenus continues to demonstrate the transformative power of sculptural planters within luxury hospitality design, redefining how greenery is integrated into contemporary architectural storytelling.
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Main image credit: Daniel Koh, 2025
