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all day breakfast

Social interaction plays a central role in this café-inspired house,

where physical space connects conversations.

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Inspired by the notion of a cafe where seating combinations were intentionally designed for different social interactions, the house was designed to connect different pockets of space to facilitate different forms of social gatherings.  

The space was designed in a way that layers different parts of the house with each other – the wet kitchen with the dry kitchen, bar counter, dining area, and the living space. The wet kitchen was extended to the dry kitchen with just a clear glass divider to create an interesting yet functional visual connection. The dry kitchen cabinet, working also as a bar counter, connects further to the dining table.

The theme of connectivity was then extended from the dining area to the living space through the contrasting timber flooring, chosen specifically to blend in with the white brick wall for a comfortable atmosphere that puts guests at ease.  

A black drawing board with picture frames adds a personal and social touch to the space. The same material palette was implemented in the master bedroom, but with a more minimalist design, reminiscent of a private retreat for the couple at the end of a fulfilling day.

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