The Serene Residence
Kota Bharu
Location
Residential
Project Type
Modern Contemporary
Design Style
3,200 sq ft
Project Size
Our clients sought to transform a multi-generational family home into an airy, calm retreat. They required generous entertaining zones alongside private rest corners, unified by durable yet elegant finishes suited to Kelantan's humid climate.
Location: Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Project Type: Residential Interior
Size: 3,200 sq ft built-up
Design Style: Modern Contemporary
We translated the client's vision by opening sightlines toward the internal courtyard, introducing custom timber screening for privacy, and selecting honed stone flooring to maintain cool ground temperatures throughout the day.
Scope of Work: Full Interior Architecture, Custom Joinery, Lighting Design & Soft Furnishings
Before & After Transformation
Original layout was heavily compartmentalized, restricting airflow and isolating daylight within small perimeter corridors.
Removed structural partitions to unlock an interconnected central living hall that circulates light and cross-ventilation freely.
Tactile Harmony & Earthy Tones
The material palette balances modern industrial precision with warm vernacular craft. Honed stone surfaces maintain cool tactile touch, while custom teak millwork grounds each space in tropical character.
Wood
Stone
Fabric
Sustainably sourced solid Malaysian teak battens and oiled oak wall paneling for organic acoustic warmth.
Honed local limestone flooring and matte travertine island countertops resistant to humidity and wear.
Breathable slubbed linen drapery and soft neutral upholstery woven from natural cotton-wool blends.
Metal
Glass
Lighting
Hand-brushed gunmetal fixture details and aged bronze joinery trim giving subtle structural accent lines.
Fluted acoustic glass room dividers that diffuse daylight into private study and dining quarters.
Concealed perimeter warm LED coving and bespoke architectural pendants engineered for soft evening ambiance.
A Living Space Transformed
The completed Serene Residence provides the family with an intuitive spatial balance. Daily routines now unfold across naturally lit, thermal-efficient rooms that foster deep restful connection while honoring local craft heritage.
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