281 Residence

This residence, designed for a businessman with a passion for entertaining, seamlessly blends grandeur with functionality. “The house had to be opulent yet versatile—transforming effortlessly between intimate family gatherings, lavish feasts with friends, and formal soirées for executive guests.”

With most residential plots in the city averaging around 2,400 sq. ft., accommodating a large spatial requirement within a compact footprint necessitated an inward-looking design. A green courtyard, elevated to the first floor, serves as the heart of the home, around which all spaces revolve. The stilt level is dedicated to practical needs, featuring parking, a formal living room for high-profile guests, a staff room, a pantry, and utility spaces including a generator room. An additional guest bedroom is tucked away on the terrace. A lift ensures seamless connectivity across all floors.

The grand entrance makes an unforgettable impression—an elegant koi pond welcomes visitors, leading them into a double-height foyer encased in dark grey granite. Here, a striking 60-piece chandelier draws the eye upward, setting the tone for the grandeur that unfolds inside. The formal living room, flanked by an awards gallery and a large mural, features a custom-designed 16-seater sofa that fosters engaging conversations.

On the first floor, the courtyard bathes the living and dining areas in natural light, with its double-height green wall visually linking the second-floor bedrooms, unifying the two levels as a singular, cohesive space. This lush pocket of nature provides a refreshing contrast to the polished marble and veneer surfaces, offering a sense of balance and warmth. The greenery, visible from all open-plan areas, acts as a serene focal point within the home.

A distinctive flooring inlay, crafted from five different marbles in an intricate geometric pattern, adds an artistic element to the spaces connecting the living and dining areas, as well as bedroom corridors—directing movement while celebrating fine craftsmanship.

The terrace is transformed into an immersive party deck, offering an entirely different living experience. Thoughtfully arranged lounge seating, dining tables, and deck chairs create a relaxed atmosphere, while a metal canopy adorned with organic leaf-pattern cutouts filters sunlight, casting dynamic shadows throughout the day. Whether hosting a sunlit brunch or a starlit barbecue, this space provides a unique and unforgettable setting for entertaining.