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99 Years New Condominium Located in Singapore District 03
Stratum is a seventh-floor residence where veined marble planes and linear wood elements create a refined material composition. Crystal chandeliers and integrated lighting transform the space through layers of illumination, while custom millwork and natural oak flooring establish a warm, textural foundation.
Typology – Residential
Space Metrics
- 800 sq ft encompassing 1 Main Bedroom, 1 Guest room, 2 Bathrooms, Open Plan Living Area, Dining and Kitchen
Client Directive
The clients seek a residence that balances material richness with precise storage solutions for their downsized lifestyle. The program emphasizes a layered entertainment zone featuring crystal chandeliers and veined marble planes, while addressing the practical needs of a mother-daughter duo who value considered design. Essential requirements integrate wine storage, expanded kitchen surfaces, and meticulously planned storage elements, creating an environment that reflects their cosmopolitan lifestyle while adapting to spatial constraints.
Conceptual Framework
Stratum explores the dialogue between light and mass through a deliberate orchestration of illumination and built form. The design language employs a restrained approach to
ambient lighting, allowing crystal chandeliers to emerge as sculptural focal points within each volume. A linear composition of built-in carpentry along the living area's
axis creates an extended sight line, while its tapered form manipulates spatial perception and visual weight. This architectural intervention transforms the conventional
apartment layout into a layered experience of depth and lightness.
The material narrative unfolds through a careful composition of textures - warm wood grains, veined marble planes, and tactile wallcoverings - creating atmospheric
transitions between social and private domains. In the intimate spaces, textural wallcoverings soften the architectural envelope, while integrated millwork conceals
functional requirements behind a cohesive material language. This layered approach to materiality and form creates a curated sequence of spaces that transcend residential
conventions, achieving a refined hospitality-inspired environment through precise architectural interventions and material authenticity.
Design Methodology
The design methodology for Stratum centers on a layered composition of materials and light that articulates spatial depth through precise architectural interventions. A
linear arrangement of built-in millwork, featuring integrated lighting and display niches, establishes the primary spatial axis while creating a dialogue between solid and
void. The material palette juxtaposes warm wood tones against dramatic marble planes, with crystalline chandeliers serving as sculptural counterpoints to the architectural
envelope.
The spatial sequence unfolds through a careful modulation of light - from ambient cove lighting that washes textural surfaces to focused illumination that highlights
material transitions and display elements. Storage requirements are resolved through considered millwork interventions, where tapered forms and floating elements reduce
visual weight while maintaining programmatic efficiency. The interplay between natural and curated light transforms spaces throughout the day, while strategic material
transitions - from veined marble feature walls to warm wood flooring - create a cohesive narrative that elevates the residential typology through precise material
articulation and thoughtful lighting composition.
Timeline
The project spanned 5 months, from initial concept to final installation. Key phases included a 2-month design development period, 2 months of construction, and 1 months of custom furniture creation and final styling.