Modern Meets Rustic Apartmanek Lûleya Niştecî by Edwin Chong

Modern Meets Rustic Apartmanek Lûleya Niştecî by Edwin Chong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn in Dîzayna Cihê Hundurîn û Pêşangehê Competition Category.

HesinHundurîn· 2020

Modern Meets Rustic Apartmanek Lûleya Niştecî

by Edwin Chong

Client: Leplay Design

Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn Winner in Hundurîn Category

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The Design

About Modern Meets Rustic Apartmanek Lûleya Niştecî

Dema ketina apartmanê ku li jorê jûreya avahîya niştecî ye, dîwarê xalîçeyê di nav daristanek kevir û kevirên şilawitandî de şilandî ye, yê ku pênc metro bilind dibe, xwe wekî mezinahiya dîtbarî di cîhê de vedike. Bi ronahiya xwezayî re di hundurê windows-ê de bi hêjmara dudilî ya fireh re diherike, jûreya rûtînek nermîn a nermik bi şêwazî ronahiyê vedibêje ku modela bêhempa amede dike, valahiyek vala vedigire.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn

Modern Meets Rustic Apartmanek Lûleya Niştecî xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn e, nasîneke bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên baş re tê dayîn, yên ku pêdiviyên pîşeyî û pîşesaziyê yên ku ji afirandinên baş hatine sêwirandin têne hêvîkirin tînin cih. Xelatgirên Hesinînê jêhatîbûna mezin, pisporiya bilind, têgihiştina pisporî û kapasîteya afirîner a afirînerên xwe nîşan didin. Tê hêvîkirin ku Modern Meets Rustic Apartmanek Lûleya Niştecî afirandineke pir hatiye rêzgirtin, sitayişkirin û delal, pratîkî û nûjen be. Ev sêwirana bi Hesinînê serketî pratîkên çêtirîn ên pîşesaziyê yekgirtî dike û xwedî taybetmendiyên teknîkî yên jêhatî ye ku bi zanîn û jêhatîbûnê ve girêdayî ne. Modern Meets Rustic Apartmanek Lûleya Niştecî ji ber baldariya xwe tê rêzgirtin û hatiye sêwirandin da ku kalîteya jiyanê baştir bike û alîkariya çêtirkirina dinyayê bike.

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