Seshan Design’s clean and functional design allows for a meditative tastefulness to shine through
The owner’s meditation practice is abundantly clear in the refurbishing of this 15,000 sq ft residence in Damansara Heights. An open-minded yet precise approach to the possibilities of change informed every design element.
The result is a space that achieves just the right balance of modernity and nature, light and air, metal and concrete, tranquillity and practicality.
PROGRESSIVE EVOLUTION
When the property was first purchased 28 years ago, the design brief was to emulate the traditional Balinese style. The architectural team at the time built clusters of wooden villas or pavilions whose interconnecting spaces were left open to the elements. The owner reminisces that this was perfect for “friends to stay over” and was “romantic and charming”.
While the original concept would have been “wonderful for a resort with a team of people to maintain it”, the truth was that it did not quite suit day-to-day living. This issue of liveability was made even more apparent when the family grew to include two children.
The owner turned to architect Ramesh Seshan of Seshan Design to transform the whole property. Ramesh was the perfect choice: his modern, pared-back designs strongly emphasises functionality. More importantly, he was attentive to all the nuanced needs and preferences of the family members.
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