Urban Delineation crafts a serene retreat for a family of four with the guidance of a renowned feng shui consultant.
Project Type: 3-bedroom condominium unit
Floor Area: 1,076sqft
Text by Vanitha Pavapathi
Drawing inspiration from Eastern and Japanese heritage, this serene dwelling nurtures a young family’s aspirations for well-being, prosperity, and a future illuminated by the brilliance of life. Five key elements of feng shui were carefully weaved into the design with a tree in the living room as an anchoring design narrative.
“To ground the design in cultural and philosophical understanding, the team researched extensively on geomancy, metaphysics and Eastern heritage,” shares design principal Bryan A Chng. At the entrance, the soothing sound of flowing water from the water feature symbolises prosperity, serenity, vitality and adaptability.
The layout remains largely unchanged save for the social spaces, where Urban Delineation removed all non-structural walls to unite the kitchen, living area and balcony-turned-dining area into a large, open space. “The cohesive living space now fosters a sense of wholeness and connection for the family,” says Bryan.
The strategic modification allowed for the addition of a striking kitchen island, with the area illuminated by a cloud-like pendant light. Modern and elegant, the island’s marble countertop from Cosentino beautifully complements the adjacent TV feature wall.
In the master bedroom, a wall-to-wall wardrobe also doubles as a portal to a secret oasis. By camouflaging the entry to the en suite, this clever intervention echoes the streamlined design throughout the apartment while maximising usable space within a small footprint.
Like the rest of the apartment, the carpentry surfaces in the master bedroom are meticulously finished with premium laminates from Panaplast. Here, the built-in furniture wonderfully accommodates the air-conditioning unit without restricting airflow.
By forgoing nightstands on either side of the bed, the design team was able to fit in a study desk in one corner of the master bedroom. This allows the owners, Willy and Nikkole, who work in the finance and horticultural sectors respectively, a quiet space for remote work.
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