"The idea of radical transformation on typical homes has informed most of our works and has continued so in the design of this apartment in the SS2 neighborhood of Petaling Jaya. Designing for a young couple who are Japan lovers, we deliberately created a modern Japanese living experience from the get-go, characterised by a series of spatial revelations at points of interest, stimulated by contrasts and contradictions."
"The apartment foyer was turned into a shadowy Zen-inspired garden with brushed cement walls and a compact artificial garden. From the foyer, the immediate living space that succeeds the entry, in stark difference, is an open, sun-flooded living area."
A strategy of radical transformation reshapes a typical apartment into a contemporary Japanese-influenced home for a young couple who appreciate Japanese culture. The design emphasizes a modern Japanese living experience through sequential spatial revelations, contrasts, and deliberate contradictions that activate moments of interest throughout the plan. The entry foyer becomes a shadowy, Zen-inspired garden defined by brushed cement walls and a compact artificial planting composition, establishing a quiet, contemplative threshold. Immediately beyond, the living area contrasts sharply with the foyer by opening to sunlight and expansive volume, creating an airy, social space.
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