The apartment adopts an open plan layout to optimize space and connections between various rooms. In the absence of partition walls, the multiple and split levels were applied to define the different rooms in the house.
The dining room at the ground and entrance level of the apartment displays the client's personal collection of old furniture and art pieces. This room, with multiple windows, is most exposed to the surrounding garden and the perfect place to showcase and entertain. The modern and minimalist kitchen provides a contrast to the rather old style dining room but bridges with the edgy modern interior of the living room on 1st floor.
The 1st floor was originally comprised of 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The walls of the rooms were knocked down to create an open plan living lounge with a wash room. The living lounge is also tagged as the skeleton room, as the exposed ceiling with its crossed beams and the single free standing column are main features. The railing of the stairs were removed and the stark geometry of the stairs complete the picture and add dynamics to the space.
Rather than customary sets, singular pieces of furniture of different style and design fill the living room and further accentuate the orderly chaos. Even the display objects are of different types and fashion and rightfully placed to compose to the visual feast. The monochrome of the walls and ceiling (throughout the 3-storey apartment) however provide the balance and gel everything together, while the view of the foliage just outside the windows provide a relaxing backdrop to counter the mix.
The apartment adopts an open plan layout to optimize space and connections between various rooms. In the absence of partition walls, the multiple and split levels were applied to define the different rooms in the house.
The dining room at the ground and entrance level of the apartment displays the client's personal collection of old furniture and art pieces. This room, with multiple windows, is most exposed to the surrounding garden and the perfect place to showcase and entertain. The modern and minimalist kitchen provides a contrast to the rather old style dining room but bridges with the edgy modern interior of the living room on 1st floor.
The 1st floor was originally comprised of 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The walls of the rooms were knocked down to create an open plan living lounge with a wash room. The living lounge is also tagged as the skeleton room, as the exposed ceiling with its crossed beams and the single free standing column are main features. The railing of the stairs were removed and the stark geometry of the stairs complete the picture and add dynamics to the space.
Rather than customary sets, singular pieces of furniture of different style and design fill the living room and further accentuate the orderly chaos. Even the display objects are of different types and fashion and rightfully placed to compose to the visual feast. The monochrome of the walls and ceiling (throughout the 3-storey apartment) however provide the balance and gel everything together, while the view of the foliage just outside the windows provide a relaxing backdrop to counter the mix.
The apartment adopts an open plan layout to optimize space and connections between various rooms. In the absence of partition walls, the multiple and split levels were applied to define the different rooms in the house.
The dining room at the ground and entrance level of the apartment displays the client's personal collection of old furniture and art pieces. This room, with multiple windows, is most exposed to the surrounding garden and the perfect place to showcase and entertain. The modern and minimalist kitchen provides a contrast to the rather old style dining room but bridges with the edgy modern interior of the living room on 1st floor.
The 1st floor was originally comprised of 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The walls of the rooms were knocked down to create an open plan living lounge with a wash room. The living lounge is also tagged as the skeleton room, as the exposed ceiling with its crossed beams and the single free standing column are main features. The railing of the stairs were removed and the stark geometry of the stairs complete the picture and add dynamics to the space.
Rather than customary sets, singular pieces of furniture of different style and design fill the living room and further accentuate the orderly chaos. Even the display objects are of different types and fashion and rightfully placed to compose to the visual feast. The monochrome of the walls and ceiling (throughout the 3-storey apartment) however provide the balance and gel everything together, while the view of the foliage just outside the windows provide a relaxing backdrop to counter the mix.