Merge Studio Shapes a Quiet Rebuild of a 1975 House in Soft Focus

Warm minimalism shines through this redesign project by Merge Studio as restraint follows quietude, tactile richness and personalisation to craft individualism—without losing the character of the original 1975 structure. The challenge is not aesthetic alone. A home of this vintage arrives with its own logic—fixed proportions, legacy wall alignments, and services that rarely match contemporary expectations. But instead of forcing a new identity onto the existing shell, Merge Studio works with it. The design method stays calm and systematic: simplifying sightlines, tightening junctions, and allowing materials and light to carry the expression.Planned as a two-level residence, the home quietly accommodates […]