Dark colour palette

For the kitchen, design director Kelvin Bing and his team opted for dark colours to lend a homely vibe.

The planning and design addressed very practical considerations. A kitchen island was introduced to provide more countertop space, as well as improve the overall efficiency based on the work triangle principle.

As the space is open, the kitchen island also serves as a perfect spatial divider.

Natural light

The double volume dining area exudes a welcoming ambience.

Complementing the vertical expanse of space are sliding glass doors that extend all the way up to the second floor. These full-height glass windows introduce plenty of natural light into the dining area.

This way, the homeowners and their guests can also enjoy views out into the garden while dining. When left open, natural ventilation fills the home.

Bookshelf staircase

The staircase is among the features that showcase the firm’s expertise in innovative solutions.

Kelvin replaced the conventional wall with a book tower instead; it extends upwards, with the staircase wrapped around it.

Oak bookshelf

Oak is used on both the shelves and the staircase to better marry the two fixtures, and it was chosen for its strength and durability, in order to avoid maintenance issues later on.

This illustrates how a thorough understanding of materials and their properties can lead to better design solutions.

A black oxide steel bar balustrade and bookshelf backing provide a nice contrast with the oak, while preserving the visual porosity of the shelf construction.

Privacy façade

Full-height screens on the façade allow natural ventilation, while filtering out direct sunlight penetrating the interior.

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This article was first published on Home and Decor in June 2018.