The White Space Apartment, designed by Don Lin, is a residential project that redefines the concept of a contemporary living space. While the overall theme revolves around the color white, the design elements within the house create an interaction that is both captivating and unique. Sprawling lineworks overlook the living area, capitalizing on contrast angles, and sculptural distinct walls overlap the dining space, adding a touch of sculptural finesse.
What sets this design apart is the clever use of a hue color - Tiffany blue. This strong and inspiring color adds a cascading character to the otherwise physical white concept, transforming it into a flamboyant and visually stunning effect. The insertion of this color breaks the monotony of the white space and creates a vibrant atmosphere.
The realization of this design involved the careful layering of textures and the use of different types of wood to convey a sense of calmness within the house. The choice of materials and the meticulous attention to detail contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal of the space.
Despite its outward appearance as just another white space, the White Space Apartment offers a unique and dramatic experience for its owners. The hierarchy of the owners is clearly depicted through the immaculate yet dramatic design. The common spaces initially appear convoluted, with a wall linking to the kitchen, but soon open up to reunify and create a sense of cohesiveness within the domain.
The design challenges for this project were twofold. Firstly, the hidden solid walls and the typical layout of the floor template required a reinvention to create a more unconventional and visually appealing space. Secondly, the approach was to allow visitors to enter with a common mentality but leave with an enormous expectation. The design successfully achieves this goal by surprising and delighting visitors with its unique and captivating elements.
The White Space Apartment was realized in Singapore over a period of 4-5 weeks. The project showcases the creativity and technical expertise of Don Lin, who has successfully transformed a simple white space into a contemporary and flamboyant residential design.
This design has been recognized and awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space, Retail, and Exhibition Design category in 2016. This prestigious award acknowledges the outstanding and creatively ingenious nature of the design, showcasing the incorporation of best practices in art, science, design, and technology. The White Space Apartment contributes to quality of life improvements and makes the world a better place through its strong technical and creative skills.
Project Designers: Don Lin
Image Credits: Don Lin
Project Team Members: Don Lin
Project Name: The white space apartment
Project Client: Don Lin