Where space becomes a shared experience

No.2 Residence is a redesign of a 1980s home in Penang, Malaysia, for a semi-retired couple seeking a quieter and slower way of living that is a home where light moves slowly, materials age. The project combines architectural and interior works, offering a fresh perspective on the typical Penang house. Located within a traditional neighbourhood, the interior is shaped by a clear vision informed by the designers’ and clients’ shared travel experiences.

What does a languid Sunday morning feel like for a couple entering a slower, more intentional chapter of life? Uninterrupted landscape views, vintage accents, and an eclectic curation of furniture - form the backdrop to daily ritual.

Set within the original structure, the house explores light, privacy and quiet connection, embracing a restrained sense of timeless luxury through a languid pace of living. While the original layout was largely retained, spatial verticality was introduced by opening up the central axis and first-floor ceiling, transforming previously low and compressed spaces through light and height.

The feature wall of master bedroom is dressed in Moooi’s Silk Bombis wallcovering - highly elevates the overall space.

Unpredictable natural materials like European Sycamore veneer and Malaysian veneer used widely were scattered with unpredictable yet graceful irregularity along with the beautifully curated marble.

The homeowners, avid collectors of beautiful things, contributed vintage brass and marble handles.With a brief that emphasized simplicity, we sought an opportunity to inject personalities of quiet luxury.

Draped in deeper tones and richer materials while retaining the simplistic aspect through its form which was inspired by simplistic Japanese forms, then focused on layers of tone-tone colours and textures.

Every corner is conceived as a place to pause, encouraging moments of reflection and ease throughout the day. Subtle craftsmanship and tactile finishes invite the homeowners to experience the house through touch as much as sight. The renewed spaces now breathe with a calm rhythm, gently responding to the changing light and tropical breeze.

We design from & for experiences. 

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