MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SINGAPORE UNVEILS NEW SIGNATURE FAN BYCELEBRATED DESIGNER, HANS TAN
An interplay of art, design and the city, the fan encapsulates what it means to be‘Exceptionally Singapore’.

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Signature Fan

Hong Kong, 23 May 2024 – Continuing its relaunch theme of ‘Exceptionally Singapore’,
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore debuts a new signature fan, a profound identity unique to every
Mandarin Oriental hotel and a symbol of the Group’s oriental heritage.
“We are thrilled to present our new signature fan, a hallmark of our Exceptionally Singapore
journey alongside our newly transformed spaces. The collaboration with Hans Tan, acelebrated Singaporean artist, reiterates our quest in connecting with the city we reside in, andthe dynamic interplay of prints and colours depicts our rich history. The refreshed look and feelreflects our timeless appeal as we continue to push boundaries and redefine luxury within andbeyond Singapore,” said Jill Goh, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Singapore.
-more-

Page 2
Paying homage to Singapore, the hotel’s signature fan draws inspiration from the city andaligns with the reinvigorated interiors of the hotel. The delicate design motifs on the fan
encapsulate the essence of Singapore, displaying a re-constructed pattern infusing the city’s
multicultural heritage with Peranakan batik design which melds harmoniously with the elegant
floral elements, a representation of Singapore as the Garden City. “The key message of the fancrafted for Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is to truly represent the hotel, like how every art piece
embeds a story. It is a visual narrative of the seamless blend of the hotel, destination and culture
as documented from the conceptualisation to the actual fan making process and lastly the final
fan piece,” said Hans Tan.
A re-interpretation of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s eleven-bladed fan, a timeless emblem
that ties together each hotel into the single identity of the luxury hotel group, Mandarin
Oriental, Singapore’s rendition takes on a ceramic form, made from an intricate resist blasting
technique, a two-step procedure involving the transformation of the porcelain fan base clay
into a hard, porous state through bisque firing, followed by the formation of a non-porous, glass
surface with the glaze firing process. The hues of pink and green used for the glaze werehandpicked from the vibrant colour palettes of Peranakan culture which converge with thehotel’s green façade and the warm, inviting pink clay that layers the atrium of the hotel, thepredominant colours visible throughout the hotel’s reimagined spaces designed by Jeffrey
Wilkes, Principal Designer of DESIGNWILKES.
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore’s signature fan is displayed in the hotel lobby, a stunningcentrepiece that welcomes guests the moment they enter the lift lobby.
About Hans Tan
Born and raised in Singapore, Hans Tan is a design-maker, curator and educator. Tiptoeing on
the boundaries of design, craft and art, Hans believes that every art curation embeds a narrative,and design not only helps us “do”, design also helps us “understand” – his practice deploys-more-

Page 3design as a medium, making use of utility as a pretext for visual discourse, while maintaininga keen focus in developing materials and processes. His penchant for design has garnered him
several prestigious awards including attaining distinction of “Les Découvertes” (bestinnovative product) at the fall edition of Maison et Objet 2012 in Paris, and a three-time winnerof Design of the Year at the President's Design Award, Singapore's highest design accolade.
About Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
After a legacy of 36 years, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore embarked on transformation in 2023
and reimagined its spaces, design and signature service to deliver a truly unique hospitality
experience that embodies what it means to be Exceptionally Singapore. This award-winning
property in the heart of Marina Bay offers easy access to the city’s financial hub, luxury
boutiques, and a host of iconic must-see sites. The hotel holds 510 luxuriously-appointed
rooms and suites, meeting and banquet facilities, eight restaurants including the awardwinning MO BAR, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore and the exclusive members
lounge HAUS 65. It is the only hotel in the city that has been awarded Five Star status for bothaccommodation and spa in the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide for 13 consecutive years (2012to 2024).
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s mostluxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Recognised for creating exceptional properties, each
destination reflects the Group’s oriental heritage, local culture and unique design. The Group’s
mission is to completely delight and inspire guests through delivering passionate service.
Having grown from its Asian roots over 60 years ago into a global brand, the Group now
operates 38 hotels, 10 residences and 23 exclusive homes in 25 countries and territories withmany more projects under development. Mandarin Oriental continues to drive its reputation as
an innovative leader in luxury hospitality, delivering sustainable growth over the long term.
-more-Page 4
Furtherinformation isavailable onourSocial

Media channels

andwebsite:www.mandarinoriental.com, including Media Centre. Alternatively, please contact:
Corporate Office

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

Chris Orlikowski (corlikowski@mohg.com)
Director of Global Communications

Jaime Chua (jaimec@mohg.com)
Director of Marketing Communications
Tel: +65 6885 3521