Nuaqi
118C Alkaff Cres
Project Title: The Walnut Sanctum
Design Statement A study in tactile minimalism, The Walnut Sanctum balances the warmth of mid-century organic aesthetics with contemporary spatial planning. By employing a consistent palette of deep walnut timber, honed marble, and brass accents, the home transforms into a cohesive, earthy retreat that prioritizes serenity over visual noise.
The Living Hall
Theme: Sun-Drenched Organic
Design Brief: Establish a relaxed social nucleus that prioritizes natural light and textural depth over ornamental clutter.
The Challenge: Mitigating the starkness of a rectilinear envelope while maintaining clear circulation paths to the balcony.
The Solution: A curation of low-slung, mid-century inspired furniture preserves the vertical volume of the room. Textural interplay—bouclé upholstery against smooth timber and rattan—adds warmth, while sheer drapery diffuses sunlight to create a soft, ethereal atmosphere.
The Social Bar
Theme: Transitional Bistro
Design Brief: Activate the transitional space between the foyer and kitchen, transforming a pass-through area into a functional breakfast hub.
The Challenge: Inserting a dining surface into a high-traffic entry corridor without creating a bottleneck.
The Solution: A compact peninsula with a marble waterfall edge anchors the space. Brass pendant lighting defines the vertical axis, creating an intimate "cafe" vignette that separates the culinary zone from the main entrance without physical barriers.
The Galley Kitchen
Theme: Veined & Veneered
Design Brief: Design a high-performance culinary workspace that balances ergonomic utility with high-end aesthetic value.
The Challenge: Utilizing dark timber joinery in a narrow galley layout runs the risk of creating a "tunnel" effect.
The Solution: The design leverages high-contrast materiality. The heavy walnut cabinetry is visually alleviated by a luminous, vein-heavy marble backsplash and counter. Integrated ambient lighting washes the stone surfaces, adding depth and preventing the dark wood from overpowering the spatial volume.
The Master Suite
Theme: Structured Intimacy
Design Brief: Create a boutique hotel-inspired retreat that seamlessly integrates heavy storage needs without compromising tranquility.
The Challenge: Zoning a sleeping quarter and a dressing area within a single open plan without obstructing the room’s flow.
The Solution: A floor-to-ceiling carpentry volume acts as a functional monolith. This custom wardrobe serves a dual purpose: providing ample storage while acting as a privacy screen, effectively creating a "room within a room" for the sleeping zone.
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