粗獷主義下的極簡舞台：新加坡 Oblivion Lab 為 DJ 打造映照音樂人生活與性格的創想居所— Project JTK

 

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建築史中，粗獷主義（Brutalism）經常被視為對戰後重建與現代主義精神的極致實踐。它強調裸露原始的結構建材與純粹形式，曾經被廣泛應用於社會住宅與公共建築，在 1950-70 年代的英國、東歐與亞洲城市留下大量標誌性作品。坦率、不矯飾的空間態度，讓建築回歸至最直接的結構表現與實用體驗。

近年來，隨著人們重新審視資源運用，並思考如何減少設計過程的繁複耗費，粗獷主義的意識再度受到當代設計師關注，表現手法也從冷峻的混凝土建築量體，被轉譯為更親密，貼近生活尺度的空間形式。

 
 

  • In architectural history, Brutalism is often regarded as the purest expression of post-war reconstruction and modernist ideals. Characterized by exposed materials and uncompromising structural honesty, it shaped social housing and public buildings across Britain, Eastern Europe, and parts of Asia between the 1950s and 1970s. Its straightforward, unadorned spirit brought architecture back to the fundamentals of structure and use.

    Today, as designers reconsider resource efficiency and seek to simplify the design process, Brutalism has regained attention as a source of inspiration. Its once austere concrete language is being reinterpreted into more intimate spaces that resonate with the scale and warmth of daily life.

 
 

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自成一格，並與藝術性呼應的空間風貌



日前，作品風貌獨特大膽、藝術及實驗性質濃厚的新加坡室內設計團隊 Oblivion Lab，在專為一名 DJ 所打造的店屋住宅改造案《Project JTK》中，導入粗獷主義的脈絡作為設計發展主軸。共同創辦人之一 Royston Ho 分享，一人居住的屋主，希望這個空間能如實映照其性格，同時也成為適合聚會與交流的開放場域。

原本的店屋結構對設計團隊來說，既是挑戰也是契機，促使他們重新思考空間的使用方式。而建築所處的街區環境，附近多為獨棟住宅與職人咖啡館，隱含了一種「靜謐的隱蔽性」與「微妙的創造能量」之間的對比。這樣的張力，進一步激發他們構思「彷彿自成一格、並且與藝術特質相互共鳴」的空間想像。於是 Oblivion Lab 決定從粗獷主義的視角切入，把原先被視為冷硬的工業美學，重新詮釋成一種具備整體性、原始質感與真實生活氣息的居住樣貌。

 
 

  • Distinct in character and charged with an artistic sensibility

    Singapore-based interior design studio Oblivion Lab, known for its bold and experimental approach, brings a renewed interpretation of Brutalism to Project JTK—a shophouse residence designed for a DJ. Co-founder Royston Ho shares that the homeowner, who lives alone, wanted the space to reflect his personality while serving as an open setting for gatherings and creative exchange.

    The existing shophouse layout presented both challenges and opportunities, prompting the team to rethink how the space could be experienced. Surrounded by detached houses and artisan cafés, the neighborhood carries a quiet sense of seclusion alongside a subtle undercurrent of creative energy. This tension inspired the designers to imagine a space that stands apart yet resonates with an artistic presence. Approaching the project through the lens of Brutalism, Oblivion Lab reinterpreted the once cold, industrial aesthetic into a cohesive expression of raw materiality and authentic, lived-in warmth.

 
 

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用減法把空間還原至本質狀態



空間整體策略以「減法」為核心，透過剔除非必要的隔間與裝飾，將場域還原至最純粹的本質狀態。結構本體、材質肌理與尺度關係因此被突顯而出，成為視覺的主軸焦點。

他們把所有上層樓原本的小隔間拆除，轉而構築一處跟閣樓一樣通透、寬敞的開放式大型起居與娛樂空間，不只貼合屋主對自由與彈性的空間需求，更讓生活模式在其中自在展開。無論是進行音樂創作、邀請友人聚會，或僅是獨處時沉浸於個人時光，空間形同一個舞台般的畫布，自由塗抹上屋主各式各樣的行為與社交日常。

 
 

  • Stripping the space back to its essence

    The design centers on a process of subtraction—removing unnecessary partitions and ornamentation to return the space to its most essential state. In doing so, the structural framework, material textures, and spatial proportions take the forefront, defining the visual and spatial identity of the home.

    The team dismantled all small rooms on the upper floor and transformed it into a loft-like open living and entertainment area. The result is a space that accommodates the homeowner’s need for freedom and flexibility, allowing daily life to unfold naturally within it. Whether composing music, hosting friends, or enjoying moments of solitude, the space becomes a stage-like canvas on which the rhythms of personal and social life are freely expressed.

 
 

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Photo by Marcus L

 
 

灰色調、鋼材與雕塑感的牆身



簡化後的空間框架，延續原始且單純的材料語彙貫穿全室。他們首先剃除牆面既有的灰泥，再以灰色噴塗重新處理磚牆，將紅磚的天然暖色調和為中性、帶有混凝土質感的背景，使整體氛圍更貼近粗獷主義強調的原始工業質感。

在這樣的主牆色階上，局部搭配鋼材、霧黑元素與未經處理的表面肌理，讓空間質感進一步疊加，除了增強視覺的深度與物理耐用性，也在一致的材料調性裡建立清晰的層次，自然勾勒出空間的張力與性格。

 
 

  • Grey tones, steel accents, and sculptural walls

    The simplified framework carries a consistent palette of raw and honest materials throughout the interior. The team first stripped away the existing plaster, then spray-painted the exposed brickwork in shades of grey. This neutralized the natural warmth of the red bricks, creating a concrete-like backdrop that aligns with the Brutalist appreciation for industrial rawness.

    Against this tonal base, layers of steel, matte black details, and untreated surfaces add both depth and durability. Within this restrained composition, subtle variations in texture and finish introduce a quiet sense of tension and character, defining the space through material presence rather than ornament.

 
 

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Photo by Marcus L

 
 

其中一個較為隱性的處理，是設計團隊並未將牆身單純視作背景，而是將其視為具雕塑感的構成元素。灰色牆體的質地宛如連續延展的畫布，為整體內部奠定基調。客製化的木作構件刻意被設計成融入背景的樣貌，不搶眼、也不刻意突出，維持以尺度與結構為主的表現形態。

 
 

  • One of the more subtle gestures lies in how the designers treated the walls, not as mere backdrops but as sculptural elements within the composition. The grey surfaces flow like a continuous canvas, setting the tone for the entire interior. Custom timber joinery was intentionally designed to blend into this background, understated and unobtrusive, preserving the focus on proportion, structure, and the quiet sculptural quality of the space.

 
 

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屋主的 DJ 設備被無縫整合進起居空間，形成整體建築的一部分，而非一件獨立物件。這樣的設計反應著個人的生活方式，也進階強化了這個家作為「獨處與聚會舞台」的理念。當音樂響起、朋友聚集，沈靜的灰色背景退居幕後，旋律、光線與人聲交織成一場精彩迷人的即興演出。

 
 

  • The homeowner’s DJ equipment is seamlessly integrated into the living area, becoming part of the architecture rather than a standalone feature. This approach reflects his lifestyle while reinforcing the idea of the home as a stage for both solitude and connection. When the music starts and friends gather, the quiet grey backdrop fades into the background as melody, light, and conversation come together in a spontaneous and captivating performance.

 
 

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貼合人性的粗獷主義表現



「粗獷主義在這裡，反而是種解放；它建構了帶來自由感的開放，以及清晰且誠實的感受。」

從 1950 年代戰後重建的社會住宅，到當代新加坡一位 DJ 的私人居所，粗獷主義雖歷經轉譯，核心精神仍始終如一：坦率、不矯飾，讓空間回歸結構與實用的本質。Oblivion Lab 在《Project JTK》證明這樣的「回歸」，不是重返冰冷與疏離，而是開啟更多貼近人性的可能。

 
 

  • A human-centered expression of Brutalism

    “Brutalism is often misunderstood as harsh, but here it becomes liberating—offering openness, clarity, and honesty.”

    From post-war social housing in the 1950s to the private home of a DJ in contemporary Singapore, Brutalism has evolved through time yet its core spirit remains unchanged, honest, unadorned, and rooted in structure and function. In Project JTK, Oblivion Lab shows that this return to essentials is not about coldness or detachment but about uncovering new possibilities that bring architecture closer to human life.

 
 

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他們相信，「原始可以是深具人性的。而極簡主義能讓生活本身更加豐富，而不是抑制生活。」一個好的設計空間，關鍵在於意圖是否清晰且堅定；它不需要迎合所有人，只需對屋主與其生活脈絡保持真實與一致。

《Project JTK》便是如此永恆又個人化的存在，一個將建築元素簡化到最核心，卻完整盛裝生活重量與自由想像的家。

 
 

  • They believe that “rawness can be deeply human, and minimalism can amplify life rather than mute it.” For them, good design lies in having a clear and confident intent. It does not need to appeal to everyone; it only needs to stay honest and aligned with the owner’s life and context.

    Project JTK embodies this timeless yet personal quality—a home reduced to its architectural essence, yet generous enough to hold the weight of daily life and the freedom of imagination.

 
 

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Photo by Marcus L

 
 

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