twentystories
Seaview
chapter six
20 | 2023'10.23. NS | s
SERANGOON
Type: HDB Executive Resale
Project completed: 2023
When the clutter of unnecessary elements is stripped away, what remains is a purity that invites focus and introspection. Every surface, texture, and light source serves to enhance this stillness, guiding you toward a deeper connection with the space.
The Architecture of Presence
Goes beyond the mere arrangement of walls, windows, and doors. It’s about crafting environments that resonate with the human experience, creating a sense of being that is palpable and profound.
In these space, design becomes a tool for connection—connection to the surroundings, to the self, and to the moment. By focusing on simplicity, clarity, and intentionality, it evoke a deep, tangible presence that allows individuals to feel immersed in their environment, where every detail is thoughtfully placed to enhance awareness and reflection.
"Our eyes seek transparency, lightness...
being able to look through things." ​
– Harry Seidler
"Simplicity Lies in
the Absence of Clutter"
A home defined not by abundance, but by intention. Every element placed with purpose. Every surface left with space to exhale. White walls stretch wide, not as emptiness, but as invitation—to light, to thought, to life unfolding slowly.
Here, simplicity is not sterile. It’s warm, grounded, and human. A quiet architecture of presence.
The absence of clutter reveals what matters most: scale, proportion, materials that speak softly.
"A quiet space is not one without sound, but one in which the sounds are in harmony."
– Mies van der Rohe
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The bathroom carries the same ethos of spaciousness and calm. Walls wrapped in natural textures—plaster, stone, warm tile with subtle grain. Sunlight seeps in through generous windows. Water flows quietly, mirrors reflect not just faces but the shifting rhythm of the day. A freestanding sink. Open space. Tactile simplicity.
Here, function softens into ritual. Clean lines meet warm materials—stone, metal rods that hang from the ceiling
“A sleek space is a silent statement—measured, modern, and meaningful.”
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"Simplicity is not a lack of complexity, but a way of looking at the complexity and extracting what is essential."
The column, tall and timeless, adds a sense of elegance without overpowering the peacefulness of the scene. The entire atmosphere evokes a sense of tranquility, where simplicity meets nature in a calming, otherworldly balance—one that invites you to pause, reflect, and experience beauty in its most minimalist form.
A serene, minimalist space where an oversized floating island drifts effortlessly beside a towering column. The island, a striking statement piece, appears to float in perfect harmony with its surroundings, suspended within an expanse of pure, white space. The simplicity of the design amplifies the tranquility of the scene, creating an atmosphere where each element feels purposeful and connected, yet free from distraction—a space to commune, reflect, and reconnect with the self.
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​Moments unfold here—in the rustle of linen, the warmth of shared bread, the stillness between words.
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In the kitchen, scale becomes presence.
An oversized island stands at the center— not just a place for preparation,
but a place to gather. To linger. To commune. Its surface, expansive and sculptural, invites conversation as much as it does creation
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