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though they are floating, which makes the
entire staircase look lighter.”
Tan positioned the lower stairs on a
black granite slab that mimics the form of
the skylight above.
Travertine marble also features in
the house – it forms walls at the front of
the property and reappears on the roof
terrace. Here it forms an exterior wall that
appears to slide through the glass into the
living space, helping to create a seamless
link between the indoors and outdoors.
“This attic level, with its living room

and roof terrace, is where the owners like
to spend time relaxing and entertaining,”
the architect says. “In addition to the full
kitchen on the lower level, there is a small
galley-style kitchen on this floor, as well as
a study and bathroom.”
The family can also relax in the living
space in the centre of the house on the
second level.
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