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CREAM CONVERSATION is a podcast by the team behind Cream Pie Studio.
Formerly known as Arch Conversations, the segment continues as an ongoing series exploring design, culture, and lifestyle.
Through candid conversations with creatives, founders, and makers, we uncover the stories behind the spaces, ideas, and rituals that shape how we live and work.
Episodes are released ad hoc and available on our website and all major audio platforms.
Episodes

Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
25 min
We sit down cozily with Alex Fan and Clara Teo, co founders of Sunday Bedding, to talk about building a brand around better sleep and thoughtful living. From simplifying the way we shop for bedding to growing a business together as husband and wife, this conversation explores product design, entrepreneurship, and creating everyday essentials that quietly become part of our daily rituals.

Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
21 min
We sit down with Gong Hua, founder of Who Eats Art, to explore the intersection of food, art, and storytelling. From transforming meals into immersive experiences to building a creative practice that challenges convention, this conversation looks at how food can become a powerful medium for expression. We also discuss the realities of running an unconventional business in Singapore and the curiosity that continues to shape her work.

May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026
29 min
We speak with Nicole Chew, Founding partner and Director of Capybara Bathing Singapore, about rethinking wellness through ritual, space, and community. From designing a bathhouse experience rooted in slowness and presence to introducing communal bathing culture in Singapore, this conversation explores what it means to create spaces people can truly disconnect in. We also touch on the challenges of building an unconventional concept, programming beyond the bathhouse, and shaping a new kind of social experience in the city.

Apr 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026
23 min
We speak with founding partner Asmine Koh from Hideout Coffee Bar about building a space that moves at a different pace. From keeping things small and intentional to designing an atmosphere that encourages people to slow down, this conversation explores what it takes to stay grounded in a fast moving industry. We also touch on collaborations, pop ups, and the challenges of running a neighbourhood cafe while staying true to its identity.

Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
23 min
In this episode we turn the mic on ourselves. As Cream Pie Studio marks five years the team sits down to talk about the journey so far from early projects and growing pains to the everyday rhythms that shape how we work.
We share what goes on behind the scenes how our roles have evolved and what it takes to build and run a design studio. Light hearted honest and a little chaotic this one is about the people behind the work.

Feb 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2026
44 min
We sit down with Shi En, founder of Beam, to talk about building a movement studio that blends sound, rhythm, and intentional flow. From shaping immersive class experiences to redefining what wellness can feel like in Singapore, this conversation explores presence, pace, and the power of moving with awareness.

Feb 27, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
30 min
We speak with Natalie Cheung, founder of Medium Specific, about designing homes that honour local heritage while embracing modern living. From her transition from architecture to interiors, to crafting her own layered and intentional home, this episode explores what it means to build with quiet clarity. We also touch on the challenges of creative practice in Singapore and her favourite contractor phrase that stuck.

Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
20 min
In this episode, we speak with Barreworks Ballet founders Charlyn and Michelle about building a practice that bridges discipline, community, and grace. From their teaching philosophy to the expansion of their new Jelita studio, we talk about designing with intention. They share what it means to teach, why they introduced a retail space, and what part of the new studio truly feels like home.

Jan 8, 2026
Jan 8, 2026
23 min
We sit down with professional boxer and coach Amanda Chan to talk about discipline, focus, and staying grounded through movement. From her first steps into the ring to holding two WBC Asia titles, Amanda shares what it takes to build a life around quiet grit—and why teaching others has sharpened her own path. This one’s about the fight, but also the calm that comes before it.

Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
31 min
In our debut episode, we sit down with the founder of Srisun Express Jayanthi Goven, one of Singapore’s most beloved 24-hour eateries. We talk about how it all started, what led to their expansion, and the operational realities of running a round-the-clock F&B business. From staffing challenges to local advice on building a business that lasts, this episode dives into the grit behind the prata.
