This project is a 3-bedroom condo show unit for Far East Organization. It is intended to showcase a dwelling for a family of 4 – a pair of young, working professionals and their 2 preschool children. Conceived during the time of Covid-19 when quarantines were in place, the apartment was designed to help foster closer ties within the family while giving each person the space they need to work, play and grow as an individual. 

The unit was reconfigured from its original layout to include more open spaces for shared use to mitigate "cabin fever" from being home for prolonged periods. Family-friendly features feature throughout the apartment. The raised platform both gently segment the space and bring child and parent closer; see-through walls and strategically-placed furniture allow parents to watch children and vice versa for peace of mind. 

At the same time, quiet places were included – for the adults to take little break and for children to develop independently. Bedrooms are kept minimal and calming; a coffee nook carved into the back of the unit provides a quick getaway from the chaos of the family; cosy alcoves allow children to play independently to promote development. 

Inspired by both Japanese and Scandinavian design aesthetics, the interior features a light, calming colour scheme for a soothing effect. The bold pop of colour on the ceiling adds a subtle playfulness, a point of visual interest that also serves to demarcate transition paths through the apartment.