SETTING THE SCENE

When design is done right, one can easily get a grasp of a person’s psyche by simply taking a look around the place they call home. So when a cosmopolitan couple decided to finally build their family home—after years of renting—it was of utmost importance that the house would be a reflection of their personalities.

Yet looking at their home from the outside, a passing stranger wouldn’t think that. Its spartan façade does little to invite a second glance. From the street, the home appears a large yet unassuming rectangular concrete structure, with hardly any embellishments, and no windows at eye level. This austerity was an intentional decision for the homeowners, who consider themselves very private people. And though this minimalist exterior does set the tone for what’s