00:03The design concept was based on a utilitarian approach with a minimalist aesthetic.
00:11We were inspired by how material works and age. We wanted to create a living and breathing space
00:21that would develop a patina as the homeowner use it over time. So we'll create a story in this home.
00:30I'm Jack, an interior designer and co-founder of Resistance.
00:35My name is Jia Hui. I'm an interior designer at Resistance.
00:46The apartment is located in Gimmo Ling.
00:50Gimmo is a neighbourhood located in Queenstown, Singapore.
00:54There are elderly people that live in Gimmo for years.
00:59And a new generation that is attracted to the central region of Gimmo Ling.
01:05Our client's brief was to retain the original bones as much as possible.
01:14We demolished part of the wall beside the main door in order to open up the space.
01:19This allowed us to place the dining table near the kitchen while still maintaining a circulation path.
01:25We sealed up one of the existing doorways which adds extra counter space for the kitchen.
01:33Creating a dramatic first impression upon entering the flat.
01:37The entrance leads us to the kitchen seamlessly with a unifying dark green colour scheme.
01:44The dark green extends beyond the floors to the walls, ceiling, carpentry and countertops.
01:52It's very common in Singapore for a home to have a bomb shelter.
01:57The unsightly matted door of the bomb shelter was painted to blend into the foyer area.
02:05Here, the bomb shelter is used as extra storage space.
02:12A perforated steel panel was added in front of the main door to provide privacy and allow cross ventilation in
02:20the living room.
02:23Demarketed by a minimalist white scheme, the living room and the bedroom make up the majority of the unit.
02:30The white walls and white painted flooring creates a sharp contrast to the foyer area.
02:36It's served as a visual cue to slow down and unwind as one enters the resting zone.
02:46Most of the furniture have legs to raise them off the ground.
02:50This makes the furniture appear less heavy, therefore looking more spacious.
02:56Shared curtains are selected to create soft lighting while providing privacy.
03:05We carved out a concealed storage area in the living room.
03:09It is hidden behind two sliding doors to stow away clutter while maintaining the overall restrained colour palette.
03:20The kitchen continues the same colour scheme as the entrance.
03:27The cabinet's floor and walls are all in the same green that gives the area a seamless look.
03:36The white mosaic tile was selected to lighten up the space.
03:41The dark navy blue countertop was selected as an eclectic colour twist.
03:46Switches and plugs were also thoughtfully hidden beneath the top hung cabinet as a detail.
03:58We altered the position of laundry rack to be against the wall to allow sunlight and natural air flow from
04:05the windows during the day.
04:07The ovens and washing machine were carefully planned and built in to minimise their presence in the space, yet maximise
04:14storage in a small space.
04:17The fridge, one of the biggest appliances, was discreetly placed facing away from the entrance of the kitchen to reduce
04:25the visual disruption to the space.
04:31The bedroom entrance is through a door from the living room.
04:35The design language is the same neutral and airy look from the living room.
04:41There are large windows for natural lights in the bedroom.
04:46There is a mirror that reflects the space and adds to the overall airy feel.
04:54We picked a bed without a headboard to retain the lightness of the space.
05:00There is adjustable wall storage and hanging storage to allow flexibility to the client's needs.
05:09We used a bifold door for the bathroom to create a more usable space in the small room.
05:15Frosted wire glass was used to provide privacy and it speaks the same language with the gritted mosaic tiles.
05:24Floor to ceiling white mosaic tiles were used to enlarge the bathroom visually.
05:29A half-height wall along the back of the shower was designed to place shampoo bottles without breaking the design
05:36language.
05:38Epoxy flooring was used in the living and bedroom areas to create a smooth, bright and seamless look.
05:45As we walk upon it for a period of time, it will reveal the traffic and the story behind the
05:51home.
05:53Given the space is small, having a consistent look does give the entire space a bigger look and a spacious
06:01sense.
06:05Understanding our client's lifestyle is important for us to plan and curate what is to be hidden and what is
06:11to be displayed in the house.
06:13It can be a joy living in small spaces.
06:41Thank you very much.
06:57You
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