The vision for Layà Villas is a series of residences that stand distinctly from the suburban norm, designed as a collaboration between Jayson Pate Design and Comma Projects. Located amidst the tropical ambience of the Gold Coast, where opulence is found in abundance and subtle beauty is overlooked, Layà Villas provide a respite from the ordinary. Although this pair of architecturally designed duplexes would appear indistinguishable from the streetscape, they are “akin to twins flaunting unique personalities through divergent interior schemes,” say the team at Comma Projects. The façade of the duplex is simple: a series of subtle rectangular volumes and materials that certainly do not reflect the interiors that await beyond the walls.
The first dwelling is imbued with an immediate sense of tranquillity. Lacquered in a neutral colour palette and carved with organic curves, Villa A houses the interplay of subtle contours against textured tiles and brutalist materials. Located on the clement landscape of the Gold Coast, Turkish marble on the kitchen backsplash mimics the natural ebb and flow of the nearby sand and ocean, while contrasting handmade Moroccan Bejmat tiles envelop the island bench and enhance the tangible textuality of the home.
The master ensuite then stands as a retreat from the outside world, analogous to the solitude found in a wellness day spa. A custom sky-light window is orientated atop the room, for natural light infiltration to cascade throughout the space, provoking an equanimity and illuminating the textured surfaces, namely the handmade tiles.
The latter villa, on the other hand, was designed with a distinctive aesthetic that melds Mid-Century Modern with Art Deco features to evoke an experience akin to hotel living. There is a continuity of organic curves that are complemented by warmer tones alongside luxurious furniture and fixtures in Villa B. The kitchen joinery is enveloped in walnut timber, while the brass fixtures and bronze mirrors elevate the overall sophistication of the home.
Comma Projects
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