Since the beginning of 2020, the pandemic has redefined a new norm of living and working from home. Born of this restrictive frustration, the client requested for a new spatial identity to his room.
Working within a mere 10 square metres, the design approach distilled the space into 4 distinctive zones: A full-function workspace, a composed library, an encapsulating lounge, and a lucid gallery.
Upon stepping in, the attention is drawn to the intersecting wooden planks which extends into an office table module. This structure also acts as an intentional framing to the room's window, while frosted panes invite the soft morning glows in, allowing the day to start on a gentle note. Next to the desk is an intriguing black stained oak shelving that accommodates a curated selection of publications, doubling as a display collection for accessories, fragrances, and candles.
An understated gallery docks across the room, serving as a negative space to itself, and allowing moments of wander during an interlude. Its illumination has a variable hue that adapts and reflects its mood according to the showcased artwork, or even to the time of day. Seated at the back of the room is an enclosed lounge, this intimate pocket is an impeccable sanctuary for one to sip a cup of tea, enjoy a good read, or simply to wind down after a long day.
At nightfall, the room’s ambience shifts into indulgence, accentuating the various materials of wood, marble, and leather under meticulously planned lighting. Inhaling inspiration from cities like Hong Kong and New York, this room is ultimately a sanctuary that allows one to be isolated from the exterior chaos.
Don't #WorkFromHome, #WorkFromSanctuary.
Completed in 2020. Photography in collaboration with Studio Periphery.