d+a | Issue 115 • Apr/May 2020

/ ABODE / 56 him it will be an ideal space for him to entertain and also hang out with his family,” explains Thean. “When the house was completed and he moved in, he realised it has become an indispensable part of his family’s daily routine. We’ve even seen his kids doing their homework there after school.” In fact, the layout of the ground floor is largely driven by the owner’s penchant for entertaining. The dining room is the centre of the house, and when the foldable doors are open, is seamlessly connected to the veranda, making it an extension of the interior. 3. A Leopard Tree grows in the veranda upwards into the two- storey void. Flanking its other side is the kitchen, separated by a sliding screen made from solid timber strips wrapped in a brushed oak veneer that still maintains a porosity even when they are shut. Hans Wegner’s beautiful Wishbone Chairs lend more touches of timbre to the interior, giving the space a strong Scandinavian aesthetic. OPEN AND DETAILED Adding to the sense of openness is the generously high ceiling with a height of 3.75m. This is immediately felt when stepping through the main door. 3