You can stop worrying now, this all-white futuristic HDB maisonette is Black Mirror-esque, but only aesthetically. There will be none of the dystopian techno-horror of the vaunted British television series found here. Instead, this $130K home reno will provide an almost clinical style of minimalism that evokes a sense of surreal calm.
The final floor plan for this HDB maisonette.
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Artificial ceiling skylight – Centrepiece of the home
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The all-white nature of the design already keeps this home bright, but the skylight and stairwell combo here doubles down on that. Just as cookies are artificial digital constructs that mimic a human being, the “skylight” in this home is less a window to the sky and more a series of light panels to create the illusion of natural light.
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A specific request by the client, these light panels were ingeniously tuned to mimic sunlight in this HDB maisonette. The lights are even capable of doing warm lighting, replicating an evening sunset. With the blank canvas of this all-white home, the amber lighting would’ve changed the vibe of the home from zen-like, sterile calmness to one of intimate, cosy warmth.
The somewhat ethereal, somewhat sterile look is very much a deliberate one. Three Haus Works shared that their clients wanted a space that is defined by the monochromatic whiteness usually found in galleries and laboratories.
“Invisible” staircase to maximise lighting in the home
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The clear glass panels at the staircase keep the place feeling sleek. More importantly, they also do not interfere with the light, helping to keep the rest of the home illuminated. The strip lighting under each step on the staircase is a small detail that warms the home up and gives the place a sense of sophisticated chic.
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Simple, sleek kitchen & dining area
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The dining and kitchen area is suitably done in all white, though the stone table and backsplash help add some depth and texture to the place. The entire home is designed to be very spacious, so that the homeowners can easily have guests over, but also allow their children to run around here.
In fact, this dining area could easily fit 2 more tables, according to the ID.
Minimalist living room & service yard
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The living room is similarly minimalist, with very little in the way of furniture to impede movement. The seating is partially provided with the settee area under the window, which doubles as storage. Bean bag chairs can also be placed here when the kids want it.
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The service yard looks beautifully minimalist and reminiscent of suites in avant garde boutique hotels. It acts as additional space for guests to hang out at with a large window that is usually enclosed via Ziptrak, but can provide ventilation when desired.
A peek at the settee bench with cleverly built-in storage.
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An all-white futuristic HDB maisonette
And there you have it, an all-white home that leverages on the minimalism to create a spacious, well-lit home. Whilst not exactly the warm wood-heavy Japandi look that most would associate with cosy, the clinical calmness is definitely a vibe. It certainly evokes the surreal, ultraclean look of sci-fi shows like the sleeper ship on Passengers or Stelline’s sanctuary in Blade Runner 2049.
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Cover image adapted from: Three Haus Works
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