Journal
Practical writing on space planning, materials, and process — from a studio that draws before it builds.
Interior Design
Why the studio is drawing dedicated work rooms instead of a desk pushed into a corner, and what actually has to be planned in from the start.
28 September 2026
Scope lines, exclusions, provisional sums, payment stages, and the questions that expose a thin quote before work begins.
Why the studio is drawing more separated and partly separated kitchens now, and how to keep openness without the smell of the meal.
Ambient, task, accent, and decorative lighting — and the circuit and switching decisions that must happen before false ceilings close.
Dust, monsoon humidity, and summer heat — the finishes that hold up on floors, worktops, shutters, and upholstery, and what to avoid.
How each is priced and built, lead times, repairability, and which approach actually suits which kind of project.
Auditing what you actually own, planning vertical, the circulation cost of deep storage, and where built-ins genuinely pay off.
Design, procurement, execution and handover under one contract — where the boundary really sits, and the questions to ask before you sign.
Fingerprints, glare under downlights, and repair patches that never blend — why the studio reaches for matte and textured finishes over gloss laminate.
Orientation you cannot change, afternoon heat gain you can design against, and where to put which room in a west-facing apartment.
Daylight, planting, natural materials, and views — how biophilic principles translate into an apartment plan rather than a mood board.
12 March 2023
How to achieve a simple, sophisticated look that still feels warm — storage strategy, material restraint, and where minimalism goes wrong.
What home automation actually changes about lighting plans, wiring, and joinery — and what to specify before the electrician arrives.
Low-VOC finishes, responsibly sourced timber, and the material choices that cut a project's footprint without inflating the budget.
