Highland Road - TRACE | Design & Build

Concept

Highland Road is a Contemporary Tropical home where our objective was to achieve visual balance between privacy and quiet openness. Defined by its façade, the wood-look aluminium screen filters views and provides sun shading without compromising light and air circulation. This intentional layering of space, materials, and natural light creates a dialogue between warmth and calmness.

Approach

The internal architecture maximizes verticality. As we move inwards, the spatial zones transition from intimate seclusion to expansive openness, anchored by a double-height void in the main living area. We collaborated with the owners to execute a sophisticated interior palette through a dramatic use of material contrast. Warm wood tones and custom millwork are juxtaposed against bold colour elements, creating layered interior zones that are distinct and rich in character.

Functionality

The double volume living area flows into a spacious kitchen with distinct wet and dry zones, purposely designed for optimal daily function and high-capacity gatherings. The home is characterized by its tiered functionality - a cozy mezzanine level with a home library, while the upper floors house the family’s private chambers. The structure culminates in the attic, designated as a leisure retreat with its open play area and generous open terraces.

Highland Road,2023

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