Nama

Situated in a quiet residential development surrounded with lush greenery on all sides, this three-bedroom walk-up apartment imbues the peaceful serenity of its surrounding into the interior.

Understated in its form with a restrained material palette, this apartment balances openness with privacy, creating a layered approach to privacy that unfolds from within that feels open yet private. A combination of staggered dark homogeneous tile, wood and textured walls present throughout the entire apartment, creating an overarching warmth and contrast that is minimal yet rich.

NAMA lounge featuring warm timber wall panelling, dark stone flooring and a sculptural lounge chair beneath soft ambient lighting.

NAMA foyer lined with timber cabinetry, framed artwork and concealed lighting that guides the arrival experience.

NAMA foyer detail featuring a softly illuminated floor lantern set within a recessed niche.

Upon entering, one is immediately greeted with a private foyer that softly leads into the main living space. Framed with light timber strips and textured walls, the foyer adds as an interstitial gap, creating a sense of separation from the external.

NAMA dining area viewed from the foyer, framed by timber elements and softly illuminated pendant lighting.

NAMA dining space featuring a round dining table, warm timber finishes and sculptural pendant lights.

NAMA dining corner with timber wall panelling, pendant lighting and a restrained material palette.

NAMA dining area featuring a monolithic dining table, warm timber finishes and softly diffused pendant lighting.

NAMA open-plan dining and living space with layered lighting, a restrained material palette and integrated seating.

In the main living area, large, expansive windows flood the entire space with warm afternoon light that peer into the private lounge area beyond the timber sliding screen. To maintain the visual openness, low furniture with minimal built-in was opted to preserve the visual presence of the lush greenery beyond into the space.

NAMA living space with a floating television console, warm ambient lighting and a seamless connection to the dining area.

NAMA open-plan living and dining area featuring warm timber finishes, sculptural lighting and layered spatial transitions.

NAMA living room viewed towards the entry sequence, framed by timber detailing and a calm material palette.

Stepping up, separated by a timber sliding door, the pared back private lounge with a hidden pantry reveals itself as a space for the owners and their pets to lounge. Designed as a space for intimate hosting that also accommodates to their ageing pets, low furniture and loose seating, both formal and informal, are arranged throughout the space to create a sense of relaxed environment for hosting and lounging.

NAMA raised lounge platform framed by timber screens and softly illuminated detailing, creating a distinct zone within the home.

NAMA view from the lounge towards the living area, framed by timber screens and layered spatial thresholds.

NAMA lounge featuring built-in seating, warm timber finishes and soft ambient lighting within a calm material palette.

NAMA lounge featuring pivoting timber panels that connect to the study, alongside concealed doors seamlessly integrated within the timber-lined walls.

NAMA lounge with pivoting panels opened to reveal adjoining spaces, allowing greater visual and spatial connectivity throughout the home.

NAMA lounge enclosed by concealed timber panels, creating a calm retreat defined by warmth, privacy and soft ambient lighting.

Full-height wall panels conceal the kitchen and private corridor entrance while a feature pedestal, with pivoting panels, brings in natural daylight and cross ventilation into the private lounge area, adding a sense of depth and lightness to the space.

NAMA lounge detail featuring a sculptural lounge chair, timber-lined surfaces and a framed view towards the adjoining study.

NAMA built-in lounge seating integrated within timber walling, illuminated by soft ambient lighting and concealed detailing.

NAMA lounge with a hidden pantry concealed within the timber-lined walls, revealed through retractable pocket doors.

NAMA coffee station featuring illuminated display shelving, stone-textured backing and integrated cabinetry.

NAMA lounge with a concealed pantry opened within the timber walling, revealing a coffee station and display shelving beyond.

NAMA illuminated display shelving showcasing ceramics and collected objects against a textured stone backdrop.

NAMA study enclosed by sliding timber panels, creating a quiet and private retreat within the home.

NAMA study revealed through sliding timber panels, allowing visual continuity between the workspace and lounge.

NAMA kitchen featuring timber cabinetry, dark stone surfaces and integrated appliances within a restrained material palette.

NAMA kitchen with a monolithic island, timber-lined cabinetry and softly illuminated work surfaces.

NAMA concealed passage leading to a secondary foyer, framed by timber-lined walls and layered transitions between private spaces.

NAMA secondary foyer featuring custom cabinetry and a curated artwork display within a calm material palette.

NAMA study viewed from the lounge, featuring open shelving, collected objects and a seamless connection between spaces.

NAMA study enclosed by pivoting timber panels, preserving privacy while maintaining the continuity of the surrounding architecture.

NAMA study revealed through pivotting timber panels, creating a flexible connection between work, display and living spaces.

NAMA feature pedestal with floral arrangement framed by sliding panels and layered views into the study beyond.

NAMA master suite vanity featuring twin basins, dark stone surfaces and a timber screen that separates the sleeping area from the dressing corridor.

In the Master Bedroom area, the layout was rethought to incorporate a double vanity and an onsen tub within the master area. To separate the resting space and vanity area, a full-height timber screen and oak flooring creates a subdued change in material and tactility, providing a natural divider between both functions.

NAMA vanity detail featuring dark stone surfaces, wall-mounted fittings and softly illuminated timber screening.

NAMA master suite vanity with illuminated display shelving, dark stone finishes and integrated timber detailing.

NAMA vanity viewed through timber screening, revealing layered sightlines between the dressing area, bedroom and bathroom.

NAMA master suite organised as a sequence of wardrobe corridor, vanity and sleeping spaces, connected through layered timber elements.

A full-height timber screen defines the bedroom entrance, introducing visual privacy while preserving light, ventilation, and

NAMA master bedroom approached through a timber screen, revealing a layered transition between the sleeping area and vanity corridor.

NAMA timber screen detail defining the boundary between the bedroom and the adjoining vanity space.

NAMA master bedroom featuring a floating bed, oak flooring and a timber screen that conceals the vanity corridor beyond.

NAMA sleeping area framed by timber screening and warm ambient lighting, creating a calm and private retreat.

NAMA floating bed detail with concealed underlighting and warm oak flooring.

NAMA bedside detail featuring integrated lighting, oak flooring and finely crafted timber screening.

NAMA master bedroom with oak flooring, integrated wardrobes and a timber screen that separates the sleeping area from the vanity corridor.

NAMA bathroom featuring a deep soaking tub, dark stone finishes and a calm, spa-like atmosphere inspired by Japanese bathing rituals.

NAMA bathroom detail with a deep soaking tub, handheld shower and dark stone surfaces illuminated by natural light.

NAMA bathroom featuring a Japanese bidet toilet and framed views towards the master suite through layered timber screens.

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