KEYWORDS  |   sub-sale     mid century modern     natural light     airy

Situated in the heart of the neighborhood, the house enjoys the convenience of everything within reach—food, daily essentials, and life’s small comforts. The only compromise lies in its terrain: built on sloping ground, the home sits about 3–4 feet below road level. While it offers a pleasant view, access is tight, with a narrow lane and limited parking.

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The client’s brief was clear—accommodate at least two cars with ease, and address the common issue of older homes: a lack of natural light.We began by removing the front gate and elevating the car porch  to align closely with the road level, reclaiming both accessibility and function. To preserve privacy without sacrificing daylight, we introduced a ventilation block enclosure. Filtered light seeps through, softened by layers of greenery, forming a quiet, intimate front yard.The house came with an existing attic. Originally, it was built for water tank storage and a small storage loft above. We reimagined the layout by relocating the water tank and enlarging the openings to invite in more light. A concrete platform at tatami height was introduced, connecting seamlessly to a newly built pergola, forming a generous double-volume space. The open attic now functions as a workspace, bathed in natural light and framed by expansive views. Above, a more secluded nook—accessible via a secondary staircase—offers a private retreat for rest, reflection, or even a bedroom.The pergola beside the kitchen and the upper “me-time” space are linked through this double-volume connection, where sunlight pours in abundantly. For those inclined, this could even become a small indoor hydroponic garden. Inside, the flooring is finished in polished concrete, subtly textured with exposed aggregates, cool underfoot and quietly tactile.As a final gesture, the original red tiles were preserved, grounding the space with a sense of memory and continuity.
 --  Feb  2026