Modern Meets Rustic Ulo Obibi Ulo by Edwin Chong

Modern Meets Rustic Ulo Obibi Ulo by Edwin Chong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe in Nhazi Ime Ụlọ na Ngosipụta Competition Category.

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Modern Meets Rustic Ulo Obibi Ulo

by Edwin Chong

Client: Leplay Design

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe Winner in Ime Ụlọ Category

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The Design

About Modern Meets Rustic Ulo Obibi Ulo

Mgbe ha banyere n’ime ulo a dị n’elu elu ụlọ nke ụlọ obibi ahụ, akụkụ ahụ a kpụrụ akpụ dị n’elu osisi herringbone nke a gbara agba na nke etere akpụ, nke na-agbago elu mita ise ahụ na-eme onwe ya ka ọ bụrụ ebe a na-ahụ anya na mbara ahụ. Site n’iche ọkụ ọkụ sitere na windo nke olu dị elu okpukpu abụọ, ala ahụ dị larịị dị nro na-egosipụta ìhè iji mee ka atụmatụ ahụ kawanyewanye mma, na-eke mbara ihu.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

Modern Meets Rustic Ulo Obibi Ulo meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe, nnabata dị ugwu e nyere design ndị dị mma nke na-emezu ihe ndị a chọrọ n'ọrụ na ụlọ ọrụ nke a na-atụ anya n'ihe e kere eke ndị e mere nke ọma. Ndị meriri na Igwe na-egosi nka buru ibu, ọkachamara dị elu, nghọta ọkachamara na ikike imepụta nke ndị kere ha. A na-atụ anya na Modern Meets Rustic Ulo Obibi Ulo ga-abụ ihe e kere eke a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya nke bụ ihe bara uru ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe na-ejikọta ụzọ kacha mma nke ụlọ ọrụ ma nwee àgwà teknụzụ kwesịrị ekwesị jikọtara na ihe ọmụma na talent. A na-asọpụrụ Modern Meets Rustic Ulo Obibi Ulo maka nlezianya ya ma e mere ya ka ọ nye mmeziwanye ndụ nke na-enyere aka ime ka ụwa bụrụ ebe ka mma.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Located on the highest floor of the block, the main feature of the loft apartment is the five metre tall herringbone patterned wood and concrete textured wall, emphasizing the double-volume space. The concrete floor finishing is seamless with textured effects, which adds to the visual interest.
With natural light streaming in to the open living area, it gives a boost to the mood.
Dimensions & Packaging: The apartment is 147m2.
Tags: Industrial, rustic, contemporary, loft, Singapore, apartment, concrete, teak, wood, modern
Production Technology: Handcrafted application of the decorative material for living room concrete wall and floor was used in order to create a seamless, unique finish. The wall along kitchen island was done using cement screed.
Design Challenge: The final appearance of the cement screed wall along the kitchen is unpredictable. Thus after it fully dries up, a small visible portion of the wall has a slight colour variation and started to crack partially half way through the renovation, despite that they were done on the same day using the same batch of screed. As it was difficult to control the colour of cement screed, painting skills were applied by mixing different paints to achieve the correct grey tone and mimic the natural pattern of the screed and to cover up the crack. Sealer was applied to reveal the patterns of the screed and to prevent future cracking.
Research: The use of smooth concrete elicits the cool modern look and is softened and warmed up by wood. The pairing of Burmese teak stair treads with concrete structure adds a touch of rustic charm. Teak laminates were used for carpentry throughout the house to create flow and cohesion.
Moss green was chosen as the colour for kitchen as it speaks the style of the couple.
The concrete wall at the kitchen is in a darker hue and bolder patterns to add contrast and depth.
Majority of the walls were painted white to keep the space clean and to draw attention to the concrete and wooden feature. The herringbone pattern arrangement has mirror image of letter V, pointing upwards to enhance the loftiness. Rattan furniture adds a vintage and organic twist thus they were introduced as one of the element to elevate the space.
Now, the thoughtfully designed space reflects their personality, the old souls in the modern world.
Inspiration: Inspiration was drawn from the young couple who described themselves as the old souls in the modern world, which led to the project to be named after Modern Meets Rustic. They are also fond of materials that has a natural look and feel.
Project Duration: The project was started in May 2019 and completed in September 2019 in Singapore.
Operation Flow: The old layout was lacking in ventilation and natural light in the kitchen during daytime. In order to maximise the potential of the double volume window, the walls of the kitchen were removed to form an open-concept layout to soak the area with natural light and maximise space too. The issue with the kitchen has been resolved and has a lighter look now. At the same time, the space becomes more commodious and allows better interaction as the area becomes one. A transformable table is integrated with the kitchen island, which can be extended out for gathering, and stowed away when not in use.
Team Members: Shalynn Toh
Image Credits: Edwin Chong