A sneak peek into the shared homes of couples who are architects and interior designers
An architect or interior designer’s home is always fascinating to visit as it often offers insight into his or her design ethos. The home of not one but two architects or interior designers is double intriguing, especially if they are partners not just in work but in life.
We look into five homes across Malaysia of couples who are both in the design industry and have created unique and inspiring living spaces that reflect their expertise, creativity, and shared love for all things design.
From a wabi-sabi home featuring finishes and materials inspired by the Straits settlement shophouse typology to a meditative sanctuary doubled as a testing ground for future designs, these five homes are an inspiring combination of creativity, functionality, and aesthetic sensibility.
Read more: Home tour: A sustainable wabi-sabi home in Kuala Lumpur
1. A meditative home in Selangor
This apartment in Selangor is home to Sharmaine Wong and Wei Hoong Chia, two out of three founders of the renowned design studio Wunderwall Design who have been behind some of the city’s most beautiful spaces.
Their own home serves as a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of city life and a testing ground for future designs, allowing them to experiment with materials and lifestyles that may not be the norm.