Modern living room with black and dark wood furniture, brown swivel chair, black leather sofa with cushions, and decorative vases with dried flowers, gray tiled floor, and a person walking in the background.
Modern kitchen with black and wood cabinets, a white countertop, black chairs, a hanging light, an open magazine and a coffee mug on the island.

Kensho

Type: Apartment Design

Location : Kelapa Gading, Jakartra Utara , Indonesia

Year : 2022

“a minimalist zen apartment that portrays the emptiness, the essence of living.”

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A minimalist zen apartment that portrays the emptiness, the essence of living. A 900-sqft two-bedroom apartment unit has been reimagined as a one-bedroom apartment, with a large tranquil open kitchen, living, and dining area.

Designed with a serene intention, the apartment is celebrated with a sensuous palette of black and grey hues with the warmth of wood, an art of minimalism.

Japanese and Nordic aesthetics are infused in the layered details of the wood carpentry, as well as gentle grey stone quartz that is repeatedly used throughout the space.

The communal area is delineated into two zones by the change of tone and floor colors, which amplifies the drama of the spaces.

Living space is enveloped by a curved ceiling that disguises the beam structure of the space, meanwhile, the private area is concealed bythe hidden door, allowing the open-space area to be enveloped with Japanese minimalism while hiding unsightly elements.

The materiality of the interiors evokes simplicity. While keeping the repetitive design details, the bedroom is masked with carpentry that allows the function of concealed doors and windows.

Modern kitchen with black bar stools at a white counter, black open shelving with wine glasses and decorative items, and a glossy tiled floor.
Modern kitchen with black cabinetry, a white countertop, and a bar area with three black chairs. The space has a dark wood accent wall, shelves with books, and decorative lighting. There is a sofa with a blanket in the foreground.
Modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, a black-framed mirror, a gray countertop vanity with a white cabinet, and a white toilet, all with neutral-colored tiled walls and floor.
Decorative shelves with framed art, books, vases, and a candle in a modern interior.
Modern bathroom with gray marble tiles, a glass shower enclosure, and a small sink with a black cabinet, decorated with a beige vase and soap dispenser.
Modern kitchen with black and white color scheme, featuring a bar area with two black chairs, a black vane vase with dried flowers, and a TV in the background. There is a sliding glass door on the right side.
Modern kitchen with gray countertops, black cabinets, and wooden accents, featuring a teapot, a cup, and an open magazine on the island.
Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, white countertop, black sink faucet, soap dispenser, and decorative beige cutting board.
Modern bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, wall art, a person moving a flat-screen TV on the wall, and large windows letting in natural light.