The grand living room, with its 4.8-metre-high ceiling and spacious layout, accommodates four distinct groupings of spaces, creating diverse zones that spark thoughtful conversation. Each section exudes its own unique colour identity and adds to the varied scale of the room.

The drinks area is a focal point with a timber-legged bar and bronze bamboo shelving to display glassware, as well as an assortment of unique silicone vases.

Meanwhile, the white-toned seating area next to the fireplace is anchored by a sofa by Pierre Augustin Rose, with Cherry Bomb pendant lights by Lindsey Adelman adding cheerful pops of colour that complement the Burma Totem by Italian design icon Ettore Sottsass wonderfully.

It’s no wonder this versatile space is a particular favourite of Jung. “It is a room in which everything can happen. There is a big plush seating [arrangement] that can hold a large group of people, and also a small intimate seating [arrangement] by the fireplace where you can be alone. Beside the major bar, there is also a banquette close to the oceanside where you could have a bite—you could spend the entire day in here,” she says.

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Further inside the home, the dining space as the heart of family gatherings is both practical and elegant. Here, a bespoke dining table made
from food-grade cast aluminium takes centre stage.

“It is extremely practical and not too ‘precious’ to use as the material does not need to be carefully taken care of. The seating—S2 Murena chairs by Marta Sala Éditions—are also extremely comfortable,” Ike elaborates.

A vintage 1960s chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson adds a touch of mid-century charm, while interspaced wooden beams create a rhythmic flow. To add to the sense of scale in the home, tall arched doors provide captivating views of the courtyard and the ocean, making every meal a visual delight.

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The house also weaves a rich tapestry of Latino-Mediterranean cultural influences into its design. In the bathrooms, Italian tiles designed by the legendary Italian architect Gio Ponti introduce vibrant colours, while the bedrooms are adorned with rough stucco ceilings inspired by Ponti’s mid-century modern houses.

To offer a sense of sanctuary and calm, the rooms feature a restrained number of furniture and furnishings. “They all have distinctive mid-century Italian furniture, which sort of serves as an archetype or an aesthetic focal point for the room. They typically have textured ceilings and also feature oak woodwork to tie them all together,” Ike continues.

Then, to imbue each room with a sense of identity, he worked with Bibi Huber, an interior designer from Guadalajara, Mexico to source for interesting textiles.

“She provided all the bed coverings, which have an elegant sort of casual quality to them, and each also has colours that are suited to the particular bedroom they are used in.”

The overall effect, muses Ike, is an interesting synthesis that seamlessly blends old-world charm with contemporary comfort. The home is a place in which treasured memories are made, and a timeless work of art that invites one to step in and be enchanted by its classic beauty.

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