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A Walk-Up Sanctuary

A Walk-Up Sanctuary

Large, sculptural walls envelopes this walk-up shophouse unit in the heart of a historic district that integrates form and function seamlessly. Designed as an office/entertainment space as well as a gallery space, a series of curved acoustic partitions flanks both sides of the main space and serve as a canvas for the owner to showcase his collection of art done by local past and present artists such as Chen Wen Hsi and Tan Choh Tee.

A Walk-up Sanctuary – Office and gallery space framed by sculptural wall panels, with an Eames lounge chair, desk and curated artworks lining both sides of the room.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – Workspace positioned before tall windows with ornate transoms, paired with a marble-topped desk and a calligraphy artwork displayed beside it.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – View of the workspace and window wall, where the office setting is softened by natural light, drapery and curated art pieces.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – Lounge chair and ottoman placed within the gallery-like office, with framed artworks displayed across the sculptural wall panels.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – Gallery wall featuring a curated collection of framed artworks, set against textured wall panels within the office-entertainment space.

To create a visual balance, a combination of natural textures including warm, maple wood and rough grey travertino textured wall was chosen for the acoustic wall partition to create contrasting canvas for the owner to curate. To provide visual continuity and connectivity, large format Breccia tiles were used throughout to unify the space.

A Walk-up Sanctuary – Office-gallery corner featuring an Eames lounge chair, warm maple wall panels and framed artworks under focused lighting.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – Workspace beside the tall shophouse windows, with a marble-topped desk and grouped artworks displayed against the textured wall.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – Long gallery and entertainment space leading towards the dining area, unified by large-format Breccia flooring and artworks displayed along sculptural acoustic walls.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – Dining area centred beneath a circular ceiling light, creating a ceremonial setting for tea sessions and intimate gatherings.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – Framed artwork displayed along the curved gallery wall, highlighting the owner’s collection within the entertainment space.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – Dining area detail featuring a wall light, curved timber panelling and a round table arranged beneath the circular ceiling feature.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – Tea and dining space enclosed by sculptural curved walls, with the circular ceiling light defining its calm focal point.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – Dining area framed by warm maple panels and a curved partition that integrates the existing exhaust duct into the architecture.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – Curved passage connecting the dining area to the adjoining gallery space, revealing artwork and greenery beyond.
A Walk-up Sanctuary – Gallery and office space viewed from the dining area, with sculptural acoustic walls, large-format Breccia flooring and artworks lining both sides.
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