This home for a young family with three children under eight reimagines an existing condominium into a sanctuary of calm, connection, and play.
The entrance is conceived as a contemporary doma, a grounding threshold that frames the ritual of arrival. Two intersecting walls are bridged by a slender metal shelf, marking transition with a simple yet deliberate gesture. Beyond, the home opens into a unified living, dining, and kitchen space — made possible by relocating the kitchen to the heart of the apartment. At its centre, a floating timber platform inspired by a tatami area becomes both backdrop and stage, a versatile zone for tea, reading, or the children’s play.
Responding to the low ceiling height, the design emphasises horizontality and unobstructed sightlines, with low furniture, concealed storage, and elongated surfaces. Curves, echoing the estate’s architecture, guide movement and soften edges, while a palette of lime wash paint, grey Baltic marble, natural oak, and blackened steel grounds the home in warmth and refinement.
