Completed in January 2019, Phase 3 of AirAngin’s upgrading works is a result of the necessity to suit the changing needs of family members.The owners are in their golden years and their three children have entered adulthood.As with its occupants, the house, too, must grow and transform.
One of the objectives of the extension is to create a core flexible space, not only for the family’s rest, recreation and celebrations, but to also cater for events hosted by each family member in line with their roles in the local community.Two of the children who run their own business can organise team-building and entertainment activities in the newly built Pavilion.Upon completion, AirAngin comprises three main components, which are:
1. The Mother House
2. The Pavilion, Pool & Gardens
3. The New Penthouse suits Wing
The three phases of growth are driven by the need to accommodate change.Spaces created encourage family-oriented activities, entertainment, gym exercise, yoga and meditation.
The design approach emphasises the interdependence between the indoors and its natural surroundings that remain daily constant during the various phases of renewal.This has helped to preserve the persona of the house.
THE PAVILION: GALLERY, ENTERTAINMENT, GYM
During the design process of AirAngin, minute details from lighting qualities to furniture layout are carefully configured to ensure each space is a harmonious composition.The original terrazzo tile chippings were repeated and these alternated with recycled kempas timber flooring.
These are in contrast to the black powder-coated aluminum framed fenestrations throughout the house creating a contemporary ambience.The soft palate of wall, floor and ceiling finishes coupled with the collection of modern and antique furnishings create an inviting and homely setting.
Being avid travellers, the collection of oriental ceramics, tapestries, wood sculptures, Turkish and Berber tribal carpets are carefully curated and hand-picked by the owners during their many visits.
