Inner House
“In Search of Inner Child”
In search of inner child A house, to Gaston Bachelard, is a tool for analysing the human soul. A house is a rampart which protects the dreamer, allowing one to dream in peace. A significant part of our soul was taken by our inner child. However, most of the house we live in satisfy only the utilitarian needs for shelter and efficiency, neglecting our primal needs to explore and play. Inner House is a place that will restore occupants’ sense of wonder and house their desires‌
WONDER
Wonder implies a shift in perspective that is particularly manifest when something ‘ordinary’ is suddenly seen as extraordinary. Wonder is Suggestive. It shows us something, reveal something, if only partially, that it points towards to deeper meaning. Wonder is the experience of contemplating how the various part relates to a greater whole.
Client Our client is a retired couple who decided to build a family house that can be passed down generation to generation. It is a house that will fulfill their childhood dreams. Sam is a guy that has an eclective range of interets. He likes cooking, collecting jade, reading history books, and red wines. His childhood dream was to have a castle‌ Rachel is a pianist. She likes to travel and appreciates different cultures. She loves collecting exotic artworks and gardening. Her childhood dream was rather simple when comparing to Sam. All she wants is to play the piano in a beautiful place.
Programme Private wine tasting room Master Bedroom x2 Guestroom Dining room Grand piano room Library and secret reading room Kitchen & herb garden Living room with fireplace Place for art collection Amenity
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Inner House
“In Search of Inner Child”
“The voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new vistas, but in having new eyes.� Marcel Proust