From Jane Lee’s work, Focal Point of the void and Subtracting from surface are inspired by

her “Beyond the Blue” and “100 Faces” respectively.

The design intent is a house of inspiration and to make a sociable spaces in the house.

 

So I started out by subtracting a rectangular volume as shown in these process sketches and obtain a

focal point of the void in the center.

My final design has shown focal point which is the first storey corridor that is leading the visitor from

entrance foyer to the back of the plot which allow the visitors to view the scenery.

The colonnade columns in the corridor are guiding the client and visitors.

 

The client would feel the transition from one space to another by using the play of levels.

The living room and gallery are placed at the higher level to symbolize the importance of the spaces.

By giving more spaces for living room and dining area, it welcomes visitors to interact in these areas.

Except for powder room and storage, there are no walls to separate the spaces as I do not want them

to be restricted by these walls so that they can move freely in the living room, dining area and gallery.

While they are having dinner, they can have a look at the collections in gallery and appreciate those art works.

 

From master bedroom to the studio, it opens up to a high ceiling and there’s a gradual ascension.

This aisle is an important connection between client’s work and personal life.

In the studio, the client is able to work and enjoy the breeze and scenery.

The double volume is in the gallery, it allows the client to get inspiration from his own mini gallery while he is working in studio.

 

The full length glass I use is double glaze.

The material for louvres is tinted glass which absorb solar radiation and reduce glare.