Keuq
84 Telok Blangah Heights
Design Strategy: The Weight of Stillness
The design centers on a monolithic custom cabinetry installation in deep American Walnut. By utilizing the full vertical and horizontal span of the primary wall, we created a sense of architectural permanence. This "wooden spine" serves three distinct purposes:
The Sacred: A recessed, illuminated niche dedicated to a Thangka, creating a contemplative focal point that draws the eye upward.
The Curated: Glass-fronted display cases that transform personal artifacts and even a bicycle into gallery-like installations.
The Functional: Integrated media housing and concealed storage that eliminates visual clutter, allowing the mind to rest.
Textural Depth:
A deliberate layering of materials—a ribbed charcoal rug for grounding, velvet upholstery in deep indigo for a touch of jewel-toned luxury, and a low-slung oak coffee table to introduce a secondary, lighter wood tone.
