The Whitecrest

Year

2024

Team

John Lau

Location

Braemar Drive

Area

5,000 sqft

Semi-Detached, Braemar Drive

At first glance, The Whitecrest feels almost silent — composed in white, framed in deep charcoal, its symmetry speaks with quiet authority. Yet behind the calm facade lies a home full of movement, warmth, and intention.

This is a house designed for modern family living, where every corner balances grace with functionality. Clean lines are softened by natural light. High ceilings meet thoughtful recesses.

Daylight filters through deep-set windows, creating shifting shadows that animate the space across time.

From arrival to retreat, the house reveals itself gradually — never overwhelming, always composed. It offers moments: a morning pause on the balcony, a walk down a light-filled corridor, an evening gathering framed beneath the corniced roofline.

There is no show here. Just balance. Stillness. Quiet confidence. A residence for those who value permanence over trend, craft over noise.

A home recalling tradition in form, but in spirit, entirely of the now.

Photo credits: John Lau

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