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Art of Imagination
Watten Residences is a home that unites art, design and craft. Embracing a refined and restrained aesthetic in designing this home, serene Japanese aesthetics were combined with Scandinavian functionality and minimalism. The design explores the idea that art and design are separate disciplines but also that art can be fused with everyday life. Beyond its understated luxuriousness, however, is evident incorporation of design elements that reflect the homeowners’ penchant for the arts and are full of creative expression and individuality.
Further Reading
Language of Aesthetics
A Conversation with Ern, Design Lead of EightyTwo
Ern has designed alongside award-winning firms such as Peter Tay Studio and Formwerkz Architects.
To him, design is like contemporary poetry filtered through a sieve of traditional values to create spaces with a sense of belonging. In this episode, Ern shares his design aspirations and the stories behind some of his favourite collectibles.
