Tactile Serenity: A Study in Organic Modernism
This residence exemplifies the marriage between Japandi functionality and the rustic warmth of modern farmhouse aesthetics. Moving away from clinical white interiors, the design embraces honey-toned oaks, textural limewash walls, and tactile stone. The project prioritizes bespoke joinery to define the architecture, utilizing natural surfaces and light-play to cultivate a grounded, high-end residential environment.
D.WR 952A Tampines st96
The Living Room: Textural Continuity
Design Brief
Develop a communal open-plan living and dining area that facilitates social connection while serving as a primary zone for relaxation.
The Design Challenge
Achieving effective visual zoning in a continuous rectangular room without erecting physical barriers that would obstruct natural light or the flow of movement.
The Design Solution
We anchored the living zone with a large circular jute rug and low-profile timber furniture to create a distinct lounging area. This is contrasted against the verticality of the dining zone's architectural pendant lighting. The walls are finished in a subtle plaster-like texture that captures light, unifying the two functional areas within a consistent, bespoke backdrop.
The Utility Zone: Elevated Kitchen & Laundry
Design Brief
Create a high-performance workspace that integrates the kitchen and laundry functions into a single, sophisticated aesthetic.
The Design
Challenge Integrating bulky appliances—including a double-door refrigerator, washing machine, and dryer—into a compact footprint without creating a cluttered or industrial appearance.
The Design Solution
We utilized verticality by framing all stainless steel appliances with floor-to-ceiling warm wood cabinetry, softening the metallic textures. The backsplash features pearlescent Zellige-style tiles that reflect natural light, adding artisanal texture against the honed marble countertops. This layout creates a seamless workflow where high utility is integrated into the home's primary design language.
The Threshold: Sculptural Entryway & Hall
Design Brief
Design an entryway that manages the requirements of daily arrival while introducing the home’s material palette.
The Design Challenge
Activating a traditionally dark, narrow hallway to serve as a functional mudroom without making the corridor feel cramped or purely utilitarian.
The Design Solution
We treated the joinery as an architectural intervention. The towering timber unit features carved-out, illuminated niches—one at eye level for decorative objects and one at the base for shoe storage. This breaks up the visual mass of the wood, transforming a storage wall into an engaging gallery display that guides movement toward the main living quarters.
The Private Retreat: Integrated Bedroom
Design Brief
Design a sleeping quarter that maximizes storage efficiency while maintaining a soft, boutique-hotel atmosphere.
The Design Challenge
Introducing high-capacity wardrobes without making the bedroom feel boxy or encroaching on the room’s sense of visual calm.
The Design Solution
We implemented an L-shaped wardrobe system that transitions into a custom vanity nook, effectively "wrapping" the room. By using recessed handles and integrated warm LED lighting, the storage unit functions as a sculptural wall feature. The cohesive wood grain is oriented to draw the eye upward, increasing the perceived ceiling height and maintaining the room’s restorative qualities.
Organic Sophistication: Material Palette
The design strategy for Tactile Serenity leverages a curated balance of veined marble, warm timber, and bouclé fabrics. By pairing these rich, tactile materials with a muted pastel and earth-tone palette, we created an environment that feels both grounded and luxurious. This material narrative focuses on "Organic Sophistication," where raw textures meet contemporary refinement.
