While families may have a lot in common, there are always individual needs for each member; and the essence of good design is addressing those disparate needs under the same roof. In today’s home, we examined how a design firm emphasised “family togetherness” without overly compromising on individual needs. The result is this well put-together home in Bishan, a combination of efficient spatial planning and family warmth: Addressing homeowner needs The designers were given an open brief, which allowed them to exercise their own creativity. The family, which included the couple and two children, had only a few key requirements – but they were challenging ones: “They value family togetherness and wanted the place to be a home rather than just a house,” the designers said, “The homeowners wanted the design to encourage shared activities and quality time among family members.” This meant versatile spaces, which could be adapted to various family activities. For the designers,...